Scholarships

Scholarships offered by the Tufts European Center are separate from Financial Aid and are funded by generous gifts from friends and alumni.

Eligibility

Any Tufts University student who is registering for the Tufts in Talloires and/or Tufts in Annecy programs is eligible to apply for a European Center Scholarship.
Qualified high school students applying to the Tufts Summit program are eligible to apply for a European Center Scholarship

Criteria

Scholarship awards are based on a number of criteria including financial need, academic merit, class year, civic mindedness, and the overall quality of the scholarship application.

Description

Scholarships are funded by alumni and friends of the European Center who generously support the Center’s mission.

All scholarship awards are distributed by the European Center from a general fund as well as from several specific funding sources:

The MacJannet Foundation whose support honors Donald and Charlotte MacJannet, an American couple who made the Tufts Summer Programs in Talloires possible by donating the building and grounds which now comprise Tufts' campus in the French Alps
The Michael B. Slone (A89) Endowed Scholarship for Talloires established by classmates and friends to honor his life and spirit for adventure
The Nathan and Shirley Brodsky Scholarship for Tufts in Talloires, awarded annually to a first-generation student who has had limited travel experience and who demonstrates financial need

The European Center awards go up to half the total cost of the program fee.

The European Center will make all financial awards before the program’ commitment deposit is due. After financial awards have been distributed, scholarship recipients will matched with their specific funding source and notified.

Additional Scholarship Funds Description and Eligibility

European Center has two additional unique scholarship opportunities for Tufts University students.

These scholarships are available only to those students who have already applied for and received a scholarship from the European Center to participate in the Tufts in Talloires Program. These scholarships are intended to help students manage the balance of program and travel costs.

NOTE: These scholarship opportunities require an additional application form.

The Hollister Fellows Program

The Hollister Fellows program has been created to help students use their Tufts in Talloires experiences to deepen and enrich their understanding of what it means to be an active citizen in today’s world. Our hope is that in doing so, the Hollister Fellows will expand upon their commitment to social responsibility, global citizenship, and cross-cultural understanding, values that were passed from Donald and Charlotte MacJannet, donors of the European Center’s building in France to Tufts University, to Professor Rob Hollister, their former student, the founding Dean of the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, and the creator of this Fellowship program.

Students who have requested financial support to attend the Tufts in Talloires program are eligible to apply.

The Shufro Family Fund - details coming soon

Special Note for Tufts students currently on financial aid

We strongly advise you to consult with your financial aid officer to see if you might be eligible for financial aid during the summer.

Application Timelines for 2024 Scholarships

Tufts in Talloires

All Tufts in Talloires scholarship applications are due by January 26, 2024, and may be submitted separately from the program application. Scholarship applicants will be notified of award before the deposit due date of February 15, 2024. The Tufts European Center will award scholarships for up to half of the total program fee.

Tufts in Annecy

All Tufts in Annecy scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2024, and may be submitted separately from the program application. Scholarship applicants will be notified of award before the deposit due date of April 15, 2024. The Tufts European Center will award scholarships for up to half of the total program fee.

Tufts Summit

All Summit scholarship applications are due by April 1, 2024, and may be submitted separately from the program application, along with a parent/guardian letter of support/need and proper tax documents. Scholarship applicants will be notified of award before the deposit due date of April 15, 2024. The Tufts European Center will award scholarships for up to half of the total program fee.

Scholarships for the Tufts Summit are supported by funds from:

The Richard and Elaine Kaufman (J46) Endowed Fund for the support and promotion of international understanding
Alumni and friends of the Tufts European Center

Additional Scholarship Resources

Please see below for additional external scholarship resources:

Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize
- Eligibility: Second-semester Tufts sophomores and juniors from all departments or majors with a GPA of 2.8 or above.
American Society of the French Academic Palms (ASFAP)
- Eligibilty: Sophomore or junior, French major or minor undergrads and high school students with 3+ years of French (US citizen and no native French speakers).
Diverse International Women of Color
- The Diverse International Women Of Color Study Abroad Scholarship is intended to assist women of color who are exceptional in their studies and in need of financial assistance to study abroad. DIWC will award $500 scholarships to women of color who have been accepted to a In-Person Study Abroad Program.
FAFSA and Pell Grant
- Contact the Tufts Financial Aid Office about eligibility.
Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships
- The Committee on Minority Scholarships of the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) invites applications from minority undergraduate students for the Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships to be awarded for the summer. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools in the Mediterranean, or language training at institutions in the U.S, Canada, or Europe.
Fund for Education Abroad
- Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Currently enrolled as an undergraduate; Study abroad program must be eligible for credit and at least four weeks in country.
Gilman Scholarship
- Eligibility: A citizen of the United States; An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States; Receiving a Federal Pell Grant; For a study abroad or internship program of at least three weeks for students from four-year institutions, eligible for credit from the student’s home institution; Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2.
The Going Abroad Scholarship
- Our mission at Going is to help people travel and experience the world. Since 2017, we've helped young travelers get out there and get going. Twice a year, four outstanding students will win $1,500 scholarships toward their upcoming study abroad program. (Sponsored by StudentUniverse)
Hillel International Scholarships
- Eligibility: Current high school seniors or students currently on a gap year program are eligible to apply for the Handeli First-Year Student Scholarship. Current college undergraduates (current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors) are eligible to apply for the Hillel Campus Leadership Award. Applicants must be in good standing with their current academic institution and must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. One hundred twenty-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Applicants do not have to be Society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
KIPP Goldberg Scholars
- Eligibility: Graduates of a KIPP school with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate the qualities Dave Goldberg exemplified throughout his life and work.
National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program
- Thanks to the generosity of the Italian American community, the National Italian American Foundation has awarded over $10,000,000 in scholarships since its founding. NIAF administers nearly 200 scholarships annually, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000 to Italian American students studying a wide variety of subjects.
PFLAG
- Offers various scholarships to students identifying as LGBTQIA.
Rainbow Scholarship
- Eligibility: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student; Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. university or college; Minimum of four weeks of study in-country during specified period (see website); Program must be eligible for credit.
Volunteer Forever
- Since 2014, Volunteer Forever has been offering travel scholarships to help participants defray the cost of volunteering, studying, interning, teaching, or working abroad. Twice a year, we award a $500 to $1,000 scholarship to two travelers. This scholarship is open to travelers embarking on all kinds of meaningful trips: no matter where you’d like to go worldwide, we’re here to help. The scholarship award can be used for anything related to your travel, including the program fee, airfare, travel insurance, or even spending money while abroad! During each scholarship round, essays are evaluated blindly by a scholarship committee.\

More ways to find scholarships:

College Board Scholarship Search
Access Scholarships
FindAid
If you are a member of an organization or society, such as the National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Rotary, Golden Key, or other affiliation, check to see if they offer scholarships for study abroad programs.

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