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 (external link), 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 (PDF) (62 KB)

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

JLC Trust Semester Scholarships: up to 6 awards, available to students of any SAI undergraduate program, $500 – $3,000 each
Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.

JLC Trust 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.

JLC Trust Student Success Scholarship: 1 award, available to students of any SAI undergraduate program, $1,000
Awarded to underrepresented students in study abroad, including (but not limited to) students identifying as a racial/ethnic minority, students with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and US military veterans. Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.

JLC Trust Summer Scholarships: up to 4 awards, available to students completing any SAI undergraduate summer program, $300 – $500 each
Recipients submit monthly social media contributions.

Pell Grant Recipient Semester Scholarships: 1 award, available to students who are Pell Grant recipients, $1,500
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.

American University of Florence (AUF) Career Programs

• Semester Scholarships: 2 awards, $1,000 each – recipients submit monthly social media contributions. 

American University of Florence (AUF) Pre-College Programs

• 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.

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.

SIS Intercultural Study Abroad (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, $1,000 – 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.