Study Abroad with API / Academic Programs International

100 available abroad programs

API / Academic Programs International is a program provider offering 100 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Graduate Program, and High School abroad programs in 23 countries such as Gap Year Abroad, Costa Rica, Spain, and The United Kingdom.

Academic Programs International (API) encourages students to embark on a lifelong experiential educational journey that enriches lives, communities and organizations and helps every student, college and company to achieve their goals. Through the creation of APIConnect, an experiential education technology platform, we help colleges, universities and students create and discover learning experiences customized to meet their needs. APIConnect offers a vast library of destinations, accredited courses, internships, and original programming geared toward maximizing students’ college experiences so they are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation. Based in Austin, TX, API sends thousands of students on hundreds of programs virtually and in nearly 70 cities in 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. For more information, visit our website at https://apiabroad.com/.

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API - JCU Early Bird Study Abroad Scholarship

Students who are interested in studying abroad with API at John Cabot University in Rome have the opportunity to earn an “early bird scholarship” in the form of a $200 – $250 program fee deduction, simply by applying to the program in advance of the application deadlines.

$200-$250

Summer 1: On or before February 11 – $200 scholarship Summer 2: On or before February 11 – $200 scholarship Summer 1 & 2: On or before February 11 – $200 scholarship Fall: On or before February 25 – $250 scholarship Spring: On or before September 30 – $250 scholarship

Apply on/before scholarship deadlines. Letter of recommendation. Two essays.

API - JCU Diversity Study Abroad Scholarship

The API-JCU Diversity Scholarship provides one full tuition award per session abroad (fall, spring, summer 1 or summer 2 session) to an outstanding minority student participating in the John Cabot University Program in Rome, Italy.

Full tuition (varies per term)

FALL/YEAR: June 1 SPRING: October 15 SUMMER: March 15

In order to be eligible to apply, students must meet the following requirements: In the process of applying or have applied to API’s Direct Enrollment Program at John Cabot University in Rome. Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Asian-American, or Native American. Letter of recommendation Two essays

API Study Abroad First Generation Scholarship

API is pleased to support students who are the first in their families to attend a college or university. The First Generation Scholarship award ranges from $250 to $750 per session and is available for academic year, quarter/semester, and summer students.

$250-$750

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER / WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1

In order to be eligible to apply, students must meet the following requirements: Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher Be a first-generation college student (i.e., parents and grandparents did not attend a college or university). Show financial need. Letter of recommendation, two essays,

API Study Abroad STEM Scholarship

The API STEM scholarship is offered for API participants who are studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The API STEM Scholarship award ranges from $250 to $750 and is available for academic year, quarter/semester, and summer students.

$250-$750

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER / WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1

In order to be eligible to apply, students must meet the following requirements: Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Major in an area classified as a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). Special consideration will be given to students who are taking courses related to their major while abroad. Show financial need. Letter of recommendation Two essays

API Student Athlete Scholarship

It is not an easy task to juggle the demands of college athletics with academic responsibilities while pursuing other interests on campus. API supports both current and college-bound student-athletes participating on our programs. We welcome student-athletes across all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA to apply.

$250- $750

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER / WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1

Only for student-athletes across all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA. Students applying must also have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and submit a letter of recommendation and two essays.

API - AUT University Scholarship

With the launch of its API programs in New Zealand, API is excited to announce two $500 scholarships offered per semester for API students studying at AUT University in Auckland, New Zealand.

$500

Scholarship applications are due October 15th for Spring semester programs and June 10th for fall semester and academic year programs.

Now that you have chosen your study abroad destination with API, you are likely reading about the country you will soon be calling “home”. Research an aspect of your host country’s culture, history, society, or political structure that you find interesting and share your thoughts about it in a one-page essay. Consult at least two (2) separate sources, and be sure to cite them appropriately.

API Intern Scholarship

API is proud to award a two semester and two summer scholarships for $500 each to international internship participants.

$500

Scholarship applications are due October 15th for spring semester programs and June 10th for fall semester programs and April 1st for summer programs.

Scholarships are open to API international internship participants for both summer and semester terms.

API-Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Awards

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Students participating in an API program who have been awarded a Gilman scholarship will be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in matching contributions from API for a study abroad program, or up to $500 in matching contributions from API for an intern abroad program. To receive this award, Gilman winners should indicate their scholarship details on their financial aid information after acceptance to an API study abroad program.

Up to $1,000

See Gilman deadlines in link below.

See Gilman requirements in link below.

API Study Abroad Community or Technical College Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to API participants who attend a community or technical college in the U.S., and awards range from $250 to $750 per session.

$250-$750

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER / WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1

Letter of recommendation, two essays,

API – Macquarie University Scholarship

With the launch of its API programs in Australia, API is excited to announce one AUD $500 scholarship offered per semester for API students studying at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

AUD $500

Scholarship applications are due October 15th for Spring semester programs and June 10th for fall semester and academic year programs.

API Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

API is proud to provide a diversity scholarship in order to support students from a variety of backgrounds. The API Diversity Scholarship award ranges from $250 to $750 and is available for academic year, quarter/semester, or summer students. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must be one or more of the following: a U.S. military veteran, a non-traditional student (30 years old or older), a student with a disability, a minority student, and/or a LGBTQ student.

$250-$750

FALL/YEAR: June 10 SPRING SEMESTER / WINTER QUARTER PROGRAMS: October 15 SPRING QUARTER: December 15 SUMMER: April 1

In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must be one or more of the following: a U.S. military veteran, a non-traditional student (30 years old or older), a student with a disability, a minority student, and/or a LGBTQ student. Letter of recommendation Two essays

API/Lorenzo de'Medici Lauren Lund Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was created in memory of Lauren Elizabeth Lund of Bemidji, Minnesota. Lauren studied in Tuscania through the API program at Lorenzo de’Medici (LdM) in the fall of 2015. Lauren's passion for learning, languages, wine, and coffee brought her to Tuscania. While there, she greatly enjoyed learning from the locals and the more relaxed lifestyle. In addition to her academics, Lauren's favorite experience in Italy was being immersed in the culture through time spent with her host family, including weekly dinners with her host family grandmothers. Lauren was known for her love of life, friendship, and dedication to others. In establishing this scholarship, Lauren's family would like to ensure that another student would be able to have an experience in Italy similar to Lauren's. The Lauren Lund Memorial Scholarship will provide for full tuition for one student each spring term.

Full tuition amount

October 15th.

3.0 GPA or above, accepted to the API Tuscania or Three-Cities program and/or have submitted a complete API program application on or before the scholarship application deadline, and demonstrates financial need *Please note that this scholarship is only open to API participants.

API Study Abroad Regional Scholarships

The API regional scholarships (Asia/Middle East, Europe, Latin America) provide awards that range from $250 to $800 per session. All API students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is both need and merit-based. We will review your academic record, essays and financial need as stated in your own words. This scholarship is offered to quarter/semester, academic year, and summer students.