Scholarships and Financing

Siena Italian Studies believes strongly in intercultural education to develop mindful and conscientious future leaders. We want to make sure that this possibility reaches those who may need a hand up. For its semester programs, SIS has a limited number of $1000-2000usd scholarships available for students who can demonstrate passion for education abroad, civic engagement and intercultural learning. Scholarships can be applied to any SIS semester program: Siena, Italy; Siena-Brussels Multi-destination program, Siena-Yaounde’, Cameroon Multi-destination program.

For more information on SIS visit our website, for more info on study abroad scholarships contact eliza@sienaitalianstudies.com

Requirements for the SIS Scholarship for Global Citizenship:

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student;
Applicant must be in good standing academically;
Applicant must write an essay ranging from 700-1000 words to highlight her/his passion for education abroad and travel, civic engagement or intercultural learning. Be sure to explain who you are, where you come from and why you are the most appropriate candidate for this scholarship. Essay can be in the body of an email with subject detailing “Candidate for SIS Scholarship for Global Citizenship”, and sent to info@sienaitalianstudies.com for review.
If selected, applicant must confirm enrollment in a SIS semester program within the following 6 months.

Deadlines to apply for Fall Semesters: June 15th.

Deadlines to apply for Spring Semesters: October 15th.

Additionally, SIS is open to establishing payment plans to help admitted students manage their semester expenses.

Contact us for additional information on other scholarship opportunities!