St. Olaf Scholarship for Study Abroad/Away
All St. Olaf students who apply and confirm their participation in a Smith Center program will be automatically considered for a St. Olaf scholarship award. There is no separate application. Awards vary from $500 to $5000+. The average scholarship award is about $2,000 for a semester program. Students with financial need may consult their financial aid counselor about the strength of their candidacy for a scholarship in advance of applying for a program.
Administered by: St. Olaf College
Number of awards: Varies
Duration: Semester; Year; January Term
Purpose: To assist students with funding of St. Olaf semester, yearlong, and January Term programs
Fields of study: All
Eligibility: St. Olaf students on Smith Center programs
Awards based on: Financial need
Award amount: $500-$5,000+
Schelske Opportunity Grant Fund
Administered by: Schelske Opportunity Grant Fund Committee, St. Olaf College
Number of awards: Based on number of applicants
Duration: January Term Only
Study locations: All
Purpose: To assist first generation and/or low income students at St. Olaf College to study abroad/away
Eligibility: First generation and/or low income students attending St. Olaf
Award based on: Application with short essay and financial information; students with the highest financial need are prioritized
Award amount: Award amounts vary. In the past award amounts from $300-$1,000, based on financial need and available funds. Not all applicants will receive an award.
Procedure: The Financial Aid Office will send eligible students an application link. Students complete the online application and accompanying essay.
Application deadline: Applications will open mid-late September. The deadline is typically early October.
Notification date: Applicants are notified of award status in mid-October
Award commitment: None
Contact for an Application: The Smith Center, Student Support Services (SSS), or Professor Heather Campbell
Submit an Application To: Application link will be posted and emailed to January Term program participants once open for applications.
Externally Sponsored Scholarship Opportunities
Externally sponsored scholarships may be available.