Since our beginning SAI has provided more than $2 million in financial assistance to students. We are pleased to offer scholarships to deserving students each academic year, generously funded by the International Education Foundation, host universities, and by SAI itself. Many SAI scholarships are paired with volunteering, interning, or professional experience, granting students more opportunities to become involved in the local or study abroad community.
SAI scholarships are open to all SAI participants who meet the eligibility requirements. To be considered, applicants must:
- Have already submitted a complete SAI program application, including the application fee, official transcript, personal statement and any other supplemental materials.
- Be enrolled in a full-time program (except in the Summer) with SAI 360° Services, including SAI housing, and remain a full-time student while abroad. Custom/faculty-led programs are not eligible.
- Adhere to the SAI Code of Conduct.
- Currently attend a US university or college (except for the Non-U.S. Student, FUA Career and Pre-College Scholarships).
To apply, submit the following materials:
- Online SAI scholarship application. Includes a resume and an original essay, which applicants should use to tell the scholarship committee who they are individually, and what they would like the committee to take into account in reviewing their application.
- One academic letter of recommendation
SAI scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic merit. Applicants are considered for all scholarships that apply to their enrollment and therefore do not have to specify a particular scholarship. A selection committee reviews applications that meet all criteria and requirements. SAI assumes no responsibility for procuring information and incomplete or late applications will not be eligible for consideration. Awards are announced 15 days after each application deadline. Scholarship funds are applied toward the student’s final payment.
Scholarship application deadlines:
Fall sessions: June 1
Spring sessions: October 15
Summer sessions: March 15
All materials must be received by 11:59pm Pacific Time on the application deadline.
Email: scholarships@saiprograms.com
Mail: SAI Programs, 7160 Keating Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA
Fax: (707) 824-0198
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Available SAI Scholarships
Chiara Semester Scholarships: up to 6 awards, available to students of any SAI undergraduate program, $500 – $3,000 each
Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Chiara Semester First Generation Scholarship: 1 award, available to students of any SAI undergraduate program, $300
Recipient must be a first generation college student. Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Chiara Summer Scholarships: up to 4 awards, available to students completing any SAI undergraduate summer program, $300 – $500 each
Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Non-U.S. Student Semester Scholarships: up to 2 awards, available to students of any SAI undergraduate program, $1,000 – $2,000 each
Recipient must be a non-U.S. student residing outside the U.S. Scholarship recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Service Learning Spring Semester Scholarship: 1 award, available to students of any SAI undergraduate program, $500
Recipients participate in service learning and submit monthly social media contributions.
Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
- Semester Fellowship: 1 award, $5,000 – recipients participate in 5 hours per week of internship in the SAI office on-site and submit monthly social media contributions.
- Semester Scholarships: up to 5 awards, $1,000 – $2,500 each – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
FUA Career Programs
- Semester Scholarships: 2 awards, $1,000 each – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
FUA Pre-College Program
- Pre-College Summer Scholarship: 1 award, $300 – recipients submit one social media contribution.
John Cabot University (JCU)
- Semester Fellowship: 1 award, $5,000 – recipients participate in 5 hours per week of internship in the SAI office on site and submit monthly social media contributions.
- Semester Scholarships: up to 3 awards, $1,000 – $3,000 each – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Italiaidea Institute
- Summer Fellini Award: 1 award, $500 – recipients must be enrolled in 8 credits of language and participate in 8 hours of service learning or community involvement.
Sant’Anna Institute (SA)
- Graphic Design Semester Fellowship: 1 award, $2,000 – for Graphic Design majors in Junior or Senior standing; submit one printed page with a sample of work. Recipients complete 5 hours of design work for the school, per week for the semester, and submit monthly social media contributions.
- Semester Scholarship: 1 award, $1,000 – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
- Summer Scholarship: 1 award, $500 – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
Siena Italian Studies (SIS)
- Semester Scholarships: up to 3 awards, $500 – $1,000 each – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
- Summer Scholarship: 1 award, $500 – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
All Barcelona Programs
- Work-Study Semester: 1 award, $500 – recipients participate in 3 hours per week of internship in the SAI Barcelona office and submit monthly social media contributions.
All Paris Programs
- Work-Study Semester: 1 award, $500 – recipients participate in 3 hours per week of internship in the SAI Paris office and submit monthly social media contributions.
Paris American Academy (PAA)
- Summer Scholarship: 1 award, $1,000 (Summer 2021 or 2022) – recipient submits 2 social media contributions.
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)
- Semester Scholarships: up to 2 awards, $750 each – recipients submit monthly social media contributions.
- Master’s scholarship competition.
Domus Academy (DA)