Funding your Study or Internship Abroad Program

International study and internship Abroad programs are worth their weight in salt when it comes to the experiences, knowledge, and skills you’ll gain (not to mention the fun you’ll have and the friends you’ll meet!) But not everyone can afford to come - don’t give up! There are many ways in which you can get funding for that incredible experience of living, studying and working in China!

DO-IT-YOURSELF FUNDRAISING IDEAS

There are many ways in which you can fund your international academic adventure. Here are some ideas to help you save up enough to come:

• Get part-time work and start saving (it may be slow, but it will be worth it!).
• Get into some do-it-yourself fundraising. Here’s your chance to get creative! Start a funding page on a crowdfunding platform (such asGoFundMe, hold a raffle, hold an auction, create an event…
• Approach your university to find out what funding and scholarships may be available to help you get here.
• Research online to see what funding and scholarships may be available for your country (There are a few online scholarship search engines to get you started such as Go Overseas, Scholly, and Fastweb
• Look up opportunities for needs-based funding.
• Look at our special offers and scholarship opportunities below.
• Apply for a loan from your financial institution and pay this off over time.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL STUDY ABROAD AND INTERNSHIP FUNDING

• Create a budget, so you know how much funding you need and can track your fund-raising progress.
• Create a plan of attack. Know what you’re going to do and tick the items off the list. Don’t be disheartened if some ideas don’t work; there are many options to try!
• Apply early and apply often. Scholarships can be competitive and often need to be done a fair bit ahead of the time, make sure you meet the deadlines and apply for as many scholarships as you can find as this can help improve your chances of winning one.
• Don’t be afraid to approach your family and ask for support (you never know, a few birthday celebrations may help kickstart that study fund!)

SPECIAL OFFERS

Early Bird Discount
Pay in full two months or more before your program starts and we’ll give you a 5% discount.

Lump Sum Payments
Pay your Chinese Language or Internship Program in a single lump sum and get a 5% discount.

Stay for six months or more
Participants who book a Chinese Language or Internship program for six months or longer will get a 5% discount.

Bring a friend
If you and a friend register together, you’ll both enjoy a 5% discount on your program fees.

Refer a Friend
If you think our range of inspirational programs would appeal to your friends, family or colleagues, tell them about Go Abroad China today and you will both can enjoy a 5% discount.If you succeed in referring more than one person, you’ll receive more discounts in your own program fees, and we’ll start paying you a commission. Contact us for more information.

We know it isn’t always easy to raise the funding you need to get here, so we’ve put together a range of special offers to help towards your fundraising efforts.

ON A TIGHT BUDGET? CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROGRAM TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU.

Our programs have a range of inclusions that can be added, or removed, at your discretion. We’ll work with you to create a program that meets your budget requirements. You can also vary the length of your program to make it more affordable.

Other options include part-time work while you’re in China. Our Program Coordinator can help you organize a part-time job, or you could teach English for a reasonable salary. We are also able to arrange low-cost housing for participants who are willing to teach their accommodation hosts English. Speak to our team to discuss your options for planning a program on a tight budget.

PAYMENT PLANS

To make your program easier to pay off, we can offer you the chance to pay your program fee off with a payment plan.

Scholarship Opportunities
Go Abroad China is proud to be able to offer scholarship opportunities for your study abroad and international internship programs.

GAC Scholarships for Year-Long Programs
We will award up to US$2 000 to successful applicants who apply for a full-year program and are successful in their scholarship application.

GAC Scholarships for Semester Programs
We will award up to US$800 to successful applicants who apply for a Semester program and are successful in their scholarship application.

GAC Scholarships for Short-term and Summer Programs
We will award up to US$200 to successful applicants who apply for a four-week program, and up to US$600 for longer programs (up to six months) and are successful in their scholarship application.

LINKS TO OTHER FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS

Students can apply for scholarships and other financial aid programs through a range of other organizations. Here are some links to get you started:

Fastweb
A free yet popular American college scholarship database. Registration is required.

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) 
IEFA is a leading online resource for financial aid information for students hoping to study abroad in a foreign country.

The Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
NAFSA provides an introduction to studying abroad along with grants and scholarships.

FinAid
FinAid offers an excellent overview of college financial aid.

StudyAbroadFunding.org
Study Abroad Funding offers a comprehensive directory of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, and grants to help students find funding for study outside the US for an undergraduate, graduate, or professional level of study.

U.S. Department of Education
You can find financial aid Information on the US Department of Educations website.

Best of the Web
Best of the Web offers a list of options for scholarships and grants to study abroad, as well as links to scholarship search services.

StudyAbroad.com
Offers links to, and information for, popular study abroad financial aid as well as grants, international education fellowships and general education abroad funding.