The scholarships listed on this page are administered by the Drexel Global office. For additional scholarship opportunities, visit the External Scholarships page. 

Trailblazing Grant

The Trailblazing Grant encourages students to take the less travelled road through fostering a "trailblazing" spirit among for those who study abroad in select locations, which are reevaluated on an annual basis. Drexel Global is awarding a $350 Trailblazing Grant to any student that studies abroad through new programs:

Long Term Dragons Abroad Scholarship

Drexel Global is committed to assisting students with their term long study abroad program, including financially. Scholarship amount varies based on location and duration but typically range between $750-1250. 

Students can apply for the Dragons Abroad Scholarships during the study abroad program application process. In addition to the Dragons Abroad Scholarships, there are multiple external scholarships and grants available to students for their study abroad. Students are encouraged to work with the Fellowships Office to seek out those opportunities.

Please ask your Education Abroad Advisor about Scholarships during your advising meeting. 

Intensive Course Abroad (ICA) Dragon Abroad Scholarships

Drexel Global additionally offers scholarships for ICA programs. Scholarship amount varies based on location and duration but typically range between $500-900. 

Scholarship decisions are made after the ICA application deadline. As scholarships are not guaranteed, students should not rely on receiving a scholarship in order to participate. ICA scholarships are rewarded as a deduction from the final payment. 

McNeil Scholarship

Drexel has been selected by the St. Andrews Society of Philadelphia McNeil Scholarship to nominate one student for a full year scholarship. The selected student must interview with members of the St. Andrews Society and commit to study abroad for the full year at University of Aberdeen to receive the scholarship. The McNeil scholarship is up to $40,000 and will cover expenses (such as housing, flight, etc.) while abroad. 

For more information about the scholarship, contact Drexel Global (studyabroad@drexel.edu) or speak with your Education Abroad Advisor.

Learn more from the current academic year's recipient, Patty Agustin! Patty is a Political Science major and is scheduled to graduate Drexel in 2027. Her email address is pa439@drexel.edu. 

Mariheln D. Rose (MDR) Scholarship

This scholarship will cover study abroad expenses (housing, flight, etc.) for one scholarship recipient each year to study at Trinity College Dublin for two terms (Sept-April). Eligible applicants must be a LeBow student with a 3.25 GPA minimum who has involvement on campus, preferably in LeBow. 5COP students will need to begin their spring/summer co-op late, and 4COP/NCOP students may need to take spring quarter off. All students should speak with their study abroad and academic advisors to adjust their schedules accordingly. 

Any outside funding the recipient receives must be taken into account when their eligibility is determined for need-based financial aid. If the recipient has been offered funding from a source outside the university, they must submit copies of the notification letter to Drexel Central. Outside funding may result in a change to your eligibility for the financial aid offered by Drexel. 

For more information about the scholarship, contact Drexel Global (studyabroad@drexel.edu) or speak with your Education Abroad Advisor.

Learn more from the current MDR scholarship recipient, Mary Frances Savidge at ms5474@drexel.edu.

Dornsife Global Development Scholars Program

The Dornsife Global Development Scholars program allows students of all majors and educational levels to work alongside World Vision International, a major international non-government organization (INGO) and the largest distributors of water around the world, on humanitarian efforts that push forward to achieving all U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the global agenda prioritizing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The program provides students with generous funding to cover the associated costs of participation. Read details here https://drexel.edu/dornsife/global/global-health-training/dornsife-scholars/

*Photos by Abbey Ferenz, Edinburgh