Financial Aid & Scholarships
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CIMBA Italy understands that, for many students, studying abroad is only possible through financial aid and scholarships. That’s why we aim to make this opportunity financially attainable for everyone. First, if you currently receive any form of financial aid or scholarships, you must notify your financial aid office that you plan to study abroad. If your financial aid package has already been awarded for the academic year, it might need to be reassessed. In some cases, the financial aid amounts are actually increased.
Federal Financial Aid
Students are eligible to use their federal financial aid to pay for the CIMBA Italy semester program. Apply for financial aid through your home institution. Check with your university to determine the procedure for applying for aid for study abroad programs.
Home University Scholarships
Many students are able to use existing scholarships from their home university for study abroad. Check with your home university’s financial aid office and/or scholarship provider to determine if your scholarship applies.
Additionally, most universities offer specific study abroad scholarships and grants that can be applied toward study abroad. Check with your study abroad office, as well as your specific college or department, to find out if study abroad scholarships are available.
CIMBA Italy Financial Awards
CIMBA Italy offers several scholarships and awards that can be used in addition to your current financial aid. These include need- and merit-based scholarships, social media and blogging ambassadors, and the opportunity to be a Campus Assistant on our campus. You can apply for CIMBA Italy financial awards even if you have not finished your application to the program or been accepted.
As you review these opportunities, please note the deadlines for each individual award. The deadlines below are final, so plan ahead to ensure your applications are submitted on time. You will be notified of your award amounts after the application deadline for the award has passed, usually within 10 business days of the deadline. The award will not post on your billing statement until approximately 30 days before the program start date.
$250 – $1,000
$100 – $500
Application Deadlines
May 15
October 15
March 15
To be eligible, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher.
$250 – $1,000
$100 – $500
Application Deadlines
May 15
October 15
March 15
To be eligible, you must receive some form of financial aid (i.e. Stafford loan, Pell grant, etc.) to attend your home institution.
Up to $2000
Not Eligible
Application Deadlines
May 15
October 15
Not Eligible
Thanks to the generosity of CIMBA Italy’s alumni, faculty, and extended community, we are able to offer substantial study abroad scholarships to a select number of applicants.
These scholarships will be automatically applied to the student’s tuition owed upon admission to the program and may be combined with any other CIMBA Italy financial award. Total combined award amount may not exceed CIMBA Italy’s total tuition cost. Students must commit to enroll in CIMBA Italy during the semester indicated on their initial application to receive the scholarship. CIMBA Italy scholarship recipients will be asked to provide a short testimonial and photo upon successful completion of their semester abroad.
To qualify for this scholarship:
- Submit a complete CIMBA Italy application for a semester-long study abroad session (transcript exempt) by the preferred application deadline
- Submit the scholarship application form with applicable questions completed by the preferred application deadline
- Meet CIMBA Italy’s admission requirements
- Be in good academic standing with home institution
Additional eligibility considerations include, but are not limited to:
- Students from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in study abroad
- LGBTQIA+ students
- Students with disabilities
- Students with veteran status
- Students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college or university (“first generation” college students)
- Students who have never owned a passport or traveled outside their home country
- Students with a history of overcoming adversity
- Students currently receiving substantial tuition assistance, such as the HOPE or Promise scholarships
$3000
$1,500
Application Deadlines
May 1
October 1
March 1
CIMBA Italy seeks students with strong leadership experience to serve as a resource for their fellow students and to support our full-time staff. The primary function of a Campus Assistant is to promote and maintain a positive living environment that is conducive to academic achievement and personal growth, and is respectful of its residents. CAs act as peer advisors, role models and administrators, while they help students settle into a new environment and culture. A 3.0 GPA is required for this position. Click here to read the position description.
*Do not buy a plane ticket if you apply for this position based on the regular student calendar, as you will be required to be on campus early if you are offered the position.
$500
$250
Application Deadlines
May 15
October 15
March 15
Share your study abroad journey with family, friends and prospective students by applying to be a CIMBA Italy blog ambassador. Blog ambassadors document their CIMBA Italy experience by posting a blog entry approximately once a week on the official CIMBA Italy blog and contributing to the end-of-semester student yearbook. Showcase your favorite pictures, memories, and lessons learned along the way!
$500
$250
Application Deadlines
May 15
October 15
March 15
Add social media strategy skills to your resume and receive a scholarship as the Social Media Ambassador! CIMBA Italy Social Media students will share their experiences with family, friends, and prospective students through Instagram grid posts, stories and reels.
$500
Application Deadlines
May 15
October 15
Not Eligible
CIMBA Italy seeks creative and motivated students to document their experiences abroad. Students will create videos that capture and describe the CIMBA experience, Italian culture, and more. Videos will be posted on YouTube. This scholarship award is not available for the summer session.
$1,000 for 2nd student
$1,500 for 3rd student
$2,000 for 4th student
$500 for 2nd student
$750 for 3rd student
$1,000 for 4th student
How to apply:
- Send an email to cimba-italy@uiowa.edu to notify us about your legacy status no later than 30 days after program acceptance to ensure we are able to apply the award to your bill. We will verify prior program attendance of siblings.
- The email must also contain a short testimonial from your sibling about their CIMBA Italy experience. Include your siblings’ name and CIMBA term.
- After the program, we’ll ask you to send a testimonial about your experience with CIMBA Italy and 3-4 photos that we may use in our marketing materials (including but not limited to posters, brochures, website and marketing emails).
