Northern Illinois University
World Languages and Cultures
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Our awards and scholarships can help cover the cost of studying abroad. You can apply for multiple scholarships at the same time.

Apply for Scholarships

Application deadline 

Spring semester programs: October 15
Summer and fall semester programs: February 15 

Karen Kadens Foreign Language Scholarship and Travel Fund

Eligibility requirements:

• Language major or minor
• Minimum 3.00 overall GPA
• Minimum 3.25 GPA in language major or minor
• Demonstrated motivation for language learning and academic record

Michael Morris Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility requirements:

• Full-time, degree-seeking student pursuing a language major or graduate certificate
• Good academic standing with a minimum 3.00 GPA
• Students in the educator licensure program who are enrolled in or have passed ILAS 301 are preferred

Please note: Recipients must maintain a full class load while abroad.

WLC Study Abroad Scholarship

Eligibility requirements:

• Participant in language-based study abroad program
• Language majors and minors preferred
• Must be enrolled in a degree program
• Minimum 3.00 overall GPA

Joseph Suhadolc Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility requirements:

• Incoming freshman, transfer student or continuing student
• German majors or those minoring in Russian or German preferred
• Minimum 3.00 overall GPA
• Minimum 3.25 GPA in language major or minor
• Demonstrated motivation for language learning and academic record

Joyce De Winter World Languages and Cultures Scholarship Fund

Eligibility requirements:

• Language major or minor or Spanish M.A. student
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA