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.