STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

Because there's lots of money available for study abroad scholarships in Costa Rica.

Imagine.

Playing and studying with great people in the extraordinary land of Pura Vida.

You don't need to imagine.

Travel Costa Rica and study.

There are a vast number of scholarships or grants from which to choose.

Here are a few (a handful really), alphabetically sorted, to get you started in your search.

And we have a list of nearly 2000 international scholarships, click

AIFS Costa Rica

Diversity Abroad

Aiming at diversity, African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native-American, and economically disadvantaged students are strongly encouraged to apply. Click to check out Diversity Abroad Scholarships.

IES Abroad

The program offers are merit scholarships for many majors and disciplines, need-based aid, summer scholarships, diversity scholarships, disability scholarships, public university grants, and more. Click to learn more about IES scholarships.

Institute for Study Abroad Butler University

International Studies Abroad

Tailor your study abroad trip to Costa Rica around your schedule and ISA Costa Rica scholarships, click

Look in Other Likely and UNLIKELY Places for Financial Aid

There are public university scholarships and grants available from hundreds of schools. Check out your school first but don't forget to look for travel abroad scholarships from other places as well.

There are also federal loans specifically available for studying abroad.

And, don't forget private student loans administered by various banks and organizations. In addition to funding your program costs, you might find help paying for airfare, living costs, and cultural excursions.

Finally, BE CREATIVE in your Google search. I found overseas scholarship information for college students and also for teachers who want to teach abroad on a site for spanish examinations!

Who'd have thought it?

And, better yet, there are scholarships for Costa Rica (you're going to have to work a bit to find this info in the site but it'll be worth it).

Don't be misled by its name, National Spanish Examinations has overseas scholarships for Spanish teachers, click.

There are also scholarships from medical associations, legal associations, conservation organizations, teachers' organizations, and lots more places.

Seek and ye shall find.

AND, one more thing.

When you find your dream scholarship or grant, remember who gave you the idea.

Take a Costa Rica vacation and learn at somebody else's expense.

Pura Vida!

Did You Study or Teach in Costa Rica?

Do you have a great story about teaching or studying in Costa Rica? Maybe teach or study in a program I haven't listed.

What did you do? Where'd you go?

What did you get out of the experience?

Please share it!