Scholarships and Financial Assistance

In a time when the cost of higher education continues to increase, we understand the financial pressure that students, universities, and parents are under and we are committed to keeping our programs affordable. We are proud to announce that we have been able to keep our program price affordable since our program began in 2009 without compromising quality or experiential learning! That said, study abroad can still be a financial burden for some, this is why we offer scholarships to students studying on our programs.

We are dedicated to making study abroad accessible and attainable for all. To do so, we offer competitively priced programs and offer a variety of scholarships and grants to help students bridge the gap and make study abroad a reality. Please visit the CEPA Foundation website for more information about our initiatives and a list of our current scholarship opportunities.

Learn more about the work of the CEPA Foundation

Partner University Affiliate Grants

Affiliate grants are available for the semester and summer programs to students attending one of our Affiliated institutions. Grants and scholarships will be automatically applied to the student’s invoice.

Scholarship Opportunities for ESC Students

Scholarships categories include diversity, leadership, first generation, merit-based, and need-based. Scholarships from the CEPA Foundation are only available to students studying at one of the European Study Centers. Interested students must apply for a scholarship prior to the scholarship deadline. Visit the CEPA Foundation website for more information.

Award Initiatives and Philanthropy

The CEPA Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that engages in philanthropic work with families in the developing world in addition to achieving its mission in facilitating international exchange and global learning. Visit the CEPA Foundation website to explore CEPA’s charitable projects, ongoing activities, and to support CEPA’s work in international education and global development.

Students are encouraged to apply for federal, university-specific, and private scholarship opportunities to help cover their program fee.

Many universities have staff dedicated to helping students with scholarship application packages for federal scholarships. Visit your university’s study abroad office and website for more information about university-specific scholarships and federal scholarship opportunities.

You are also encouraged to check with campus and membership organizations in your local community. You may be surprised by how many companies and local community groups have programs to provide funding for students seeking to go abroad!