All St. Olaf students participating in a St. Olaf sponsored study abroad/away program are automatically considered for additional scholarship towards their study abroad/away program’s additional costs.
Automatic study abroad/away scholarship award amounts are based on estimated level of need and the program’s estimated cost above tuition. Scholarship awards are then made on a percentage basis with estimated % of cost covered by scholarship for high, medium, and low level of need ranging from 15%-100% depending upon estimated family/student need. Consult the below scholarship framework to identify you need category and estimated scholarship amount.
Study Abroad/Away Scholarship Framework
Scholarship estimates are available for semester/year applicants in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office.
Automatic Consideration Scholarships
Scholarships for Semester, Year, January Term, or Summer Participation
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; Summer
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 are automatically considered
Awards based on: Financial need
Award amount: $500-$5,000+
How to Apply: Automatically considered based on Smith Center study abroad/away application.
Discover your anticipated scholarship percentage by reviewing our Study Abroad/Away Scholarship Framework.
St. Olaf Scholarships Requiring an Application
Scholarships for January Term Participation Only
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: $500-$1,000, based on financial need and available funds. Not all applicants will receive an award.
Procedure: Smith Center, SSS, and Taylor Center distribute the link to the application in late September. Students complete the online application and accompanying essay.
Application deadline: Deadline is typically late September or 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.