At Barcelona SAE, we believe that studying and interning abroad should be affordable and accessible to ALL students. In addition to our low program costs, Barcelona SAE works with your home institution to accept most forms of financial aid…and we also have a wide variety of scholarships to help you bring your costs down even further.
The state and federal financial aid that you apply at your home institution can often be applied to your Barcelona SAE program, including but not limited to: Parent PLUS Loans, Stafford Loans, Pell Grants, and many more.
You will need to confirm with both your study abroad and financial aid advisors that the aid that you are eligible for can be used for a Barcelona SAE program, and we’ll work with you and your home institution to make the payment process as smooth as possible.
Barcelona SAE is committed to increasing all students’ access to a life-changing experience abroad. To reach this goal, we are proud to offer the following variety of scholarships:
Merit & Leadership Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to award those who have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated community involvement and require extra financial aid. You may apply for the Barcelona SAE Merit Based Scholarship at any time during the admission process but you must apply before the scholarship deadline, even if you have not yet received a decision on your application for admission.
Scholarship Amount:
$750.00 for Semester Study Abroad Participants
$500.00 for Internship Participants
$250.00 for Summer Study Abroad Participants
Number of Awards
1 Per Semester Study, 1 Per Internship, 2 Per Summer Study
Eligibility:
Participants of a Barcelona SAE semester study, summer study or summer internship program of at least 4 weeks in length.
Applicants must have at least a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Applicants m ust currently receive financial aid from a U.S. college or university or other independent source (parental loans, personal loan, etc.) Applicants must show proof of financial need by submitting Barcelona SAE’s Financial Aid Form, which is to be completed by a financial aid officer at your home institution.
Application Instructions:
Fill out the scholarship application form here , which includes these questions:
Why do you want to come to Barcelona? Tell us about a leadership position you have taken in your community that sets you apart from other applicants. What are your academic and career goals and how do you envision the Barcelona Experience contributing to your life and academic career? How do you plan to integrate your international experience into future academic, community, professional, and extracurricular activities.
Submit two letters of recommendation. Your recommender may email the reference letter to Rachael Kacos at Rachael@BarcelonaSAE.com or mail it to us at 17 New South Street, Suite #303A, Northampton, MA 01060.
Disbursement:
The Merit & Leadership Scholarship amount will be deducted from the final invoice. Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Deadline:
The application for this scholarship is due two weeks after the application deadline for the program. Check out our Dates and Costs page for application deadline information.
TODOS Need Based Scholarship
The TODOS Need Based Scholarship is part of TODOS (The Outcomes Based Diversity Outreach Strategy) and is focused on removing the barriers that keep students who are not traditionally represented in study abroad or internships.
This group includes, but is not limited to: students with diverse race, ethnic, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. This scholarship is open to Federal Pell Grant eligible students that are attending any accredited two or four year institution within the United States.
You may apply for the TODOS Need Based Scholarship at any time during the admission process but you must apply before the scholarship deadline, even if you have not yet received a decision on your application for admission.
Scholarship Amount:
$1500.00 for Semester/Quarter Study Abroad Participants
$1000.00 for Internship Participants
$500.00 for Summer/Winter Study Abroad Participants
$250.00 for Summer/Winter Faculty-Led or Custom Programs (8 weeks or less)
Number of Awards
2 Per Semester/Quarter Study, 2 Per Internship, 2 Per Summer Study, 2 per Summer/Winter Faculty-Led or Custom Program.
Eligibility:
Applicants must intend to participate in a Barcelona SAE semester/quarter/summer study or internship program of at least 4 weeks in length.
Applicants must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Applicants must show proof of receiving a Federal Pell Grant by submitting Barcelona SAE’s Financial Aid Form, which is to be completed by a financial aid officer at your home institution.
Application Instructions:
Fill out the scholarship application form here , which includes these questions:
Tell us about yourself. Why are you a strong candidate for a TODOS Need Based Scholarship?
Why do you wish to study or intern abroad in Barcelona and what factors led you to this decision? What do you hope to gain from and what do you anticipate will be the impact of your experience abroad?
How do you plan to integrate your international experience into future academic, community, professional, and extracurricular activities?
Are there any distinctive components to this program, beyond coursework, that will impact your overall learning experience abroad?
What challenges, if any, did you face in your decision to study or intern abroad? How did you meet these challenges and what impact do you foresee them having on your experience abroad?
Disbursement:
The TODOS Need Based Scholarship will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Deadline:
The application for this scholarship is due two weeks after the application deadline for the program. Check out our Dates and Costs page for application deadline information.
TODOS MSI Scholarship
The TODOS MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Scholarship is part of TODOS (The Outcomes Based Diversity Outreach Strategy) and is focused on removing the barriers that keep students who are not traditionally represented in study abroad or internships. This group includes, but is not limited to: students with diverse race, ethnic, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status.
The scholarship is only open to those attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU’s), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI’s), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI’s).
You may apply for the TODOS MSI Scholarship at any time during the admission process but you must apply before the scholarship deadline, even if you have not yet received a decision on your application for admission.
Scholarship Amount:
$1000.00 for Semester/Quarter Study Abroad Participants
$750.00 for Internship Participants
$350.00 for Summer/Winter Study Abroad Participants
$250.00 for Summer/Winter Faculty-Led or Custom Programs (8 weeks or less)
Number of Awards
1 Per Semester/Quarter Study, 1 Per Internship, 1 Per Summer Study, 1 per Summer/Winter Faculty-Led or Custom Program.
Eligibility:
Applicants must intend to participate in a Barcelona SAE semester/quarter/summer study or internship program of at least 4 weeks in length.
Applicants must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Applicants must be currently attending one of the following: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU’s), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI’s), or Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI’s).
Applicants must show proof of financial need by submitting Barcelona SAE’s Financial Aid Form, which is to be completed by a financial aid officer at your home institution.
Application Instructions:
Fill out the scholarship application form here , which includes these questions:
Tell us about yourself. Why are you a strong candidate for a TODOS MSI Scholarship?
Why do you wish to study or intern abroad in Barcelona and what factors led you to this decision? What do you hope to gain from and what do you anticipate will be the impact of your experience abroad?
How do you plan to integrate your international experience into future academic, community, professional, and extracurricular activities?
Are there any distinctive components to this program, beyond coursework, that will impact your overall learning experience abroad?
What challenges, if any, did you face in your decision to study or intern abroad? How did you meet these challenges and what impact do you foresee them having on your experience abroad?
Disbursement:
The TODOS MSI (Minority Serving Institution) Scholarship will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Deadline:
The application for this scholarship is due two weeks after the application deadline for the program. Check out our Dates and Costs page for application deadline information.
TODOS Summer Ambassador Scholarship
The TODOS Ambassador Scholarship is part of TODOS (The Outcomes Based Diversity Outreach Strategy) and is focused on removing the barriers that keep students who are not traditionally represented in study abroad or internships. This group includes, but is not limited to: students with diverse race, ethnic, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status.
This scholarship provides a full scholarship (3 US credits, accommodations for the duration of the program, all included activities and excursions) to the Barcelona School for International Studies (SIS) program each summer.
You may apply for the TODOS Summer Ambassador Scholarship at any time during the admission process but you must apply before the scholarship deadline, even if you have not yet received a decision on your application for admission.
Scholarship Amount:
Full tuition for 3 credits + accommodation for a Barcelona SIS summer student. If the student wishes to enroll in 6 credits, they will need to pay the extra tuition for 3 credits.
Please note that the awardee must pay the $200.00 application deposit and any associated travel expenses.
Number of Awards
Eligibility:
Applicants must intend to participate in the Barcelona School for International Studies (SIS) Summer Program through Barcelona SAE.
Applicants must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Applicants must be interested in marketing, communications, journalism, videography and/or photography and be willing to assist with social media projects while in Barcelona.
Applicants must do one promotional event regarding their experience in Barcelona upon returning to their home campus.
Applicants must show proof of receiving a Federal Pell Grant by submitting Barcelona SAE’s Financial Aid Form, which is to be completed by a financial aid officer at your home institution.
Application Instructions:
Fill out the scholarship application form here , which includes these questions:
Tell us about yourself. Why are you a strong candidate for a TODOS Summer Ambassador Scholarship?
Why do you wish to study abroad in Barcelona and what factors led you to this decision? What do you hope to gain from and what do you anticipate will be the impact of your experience abroad?
How do you plan to integrate your international experience into future academic, community, professional, and extracurricular activities?
How do you envision using marketing or promoting your experience in Barcelona onsite and upon return? Give specific examples of the platform(s) you will use.
What challenges, if any, did you face in your decision to study or intern abroad? How did you meet these challenges and what impact do you foresee them having on your experience abroad? Examples could include but are not limited to: being a parent, being a non-traditional student, having a learning or physical disability, being in a field of study for which it is difficult to incorporate an experience abroad, etc.
Disbursement:
Awardee must pay the $200.00 non-refundable application deposit. The remaining program fee amount will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Deadline:
The application for this scholarship is due two weeks after the application deadline for the program. Check out our Dates and Costs page for application deadline information.
Bring-a-Friend Grant
CALLING ALL BFF’S!
Studying or interning abroad with Barcelona SAE is even more fun when you bring a friend with to share in the Barcelona experience! If you have a friend that’s looking to head to Barcelona with you, check out our famous Bring a Friend Grant…which is one of the easiest ways for you both to receive $$$ off your program!
Discount Amount:
$200.00 total off a Barcelona SAE Semester Study Abroad Program ($100.00 for you and $100.00 for your friend!)
$150.00 total off a Barcelona SAE Summer Study Abroad Program ($75.00 for you and $75.00 for your friend!)
$200.00 total off a Barcelona SAE Internship Program ($100.00 for you and $100.00 for your friend!)
Number of Awards
Eligibility:
Participants of a Barcelona SAE semester study, summer study, or summer internship program of at least 4 weeks in length.
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Application Instructions:
Just list your friend’s name on your Barcelona SAE application and you both will receive the grant! It’s as simple as that!
Disbursement:
The “Bring a Friend Grant” will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Deadline:
In order to be eligible for the “Bring a Friend Grant” you and your friend must both complete your application and pay your $200.00 application deposit prior to the deadline for your preferred program(s). Check out our Dates and Costs page for application deadline information.
Please note our “Bring a-Friend Grant” is based on both students being accepted into and participating on a Barcelona SAE program – if one of the two is not accepted, or if one of the two withdrawals from the program, neither student will be eligible for the discount.
Social Media Scholarship
CALLING ALL SOCIAL MEDIA LOVERS!
We are looking for students who are interested in marketing, communications, journalism, videography and/or photography to help us with social media while in Barcelona. Yes, we want to hear your voice and see your study or intern abroad experience from YOUR point of view!
Not only is this a a great opportunity to get a scholarship, but it is a fantastic item to put on your resume!
You may apply for a Social Media Scholarship at any time during the admission process but you must apply before the scholarship deadline.
Scholarship Amount:
$200.00 for Semester/Quarter, Summer, or Internship Participants
Number of Awards
Eligibility:
Applicants must intend to participate in a Barcelona SAE semester/quarter study or internship program of at least 8 weeks in length or summer study or internship program of at least 6 weeks.
Applicants must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Tasks Required:
Participate in the #BarcelonaBucketList Instagram contest by submitting 10+ of your own photos (summer/6 week intern) or 15+ of your own photos (semester/8+ week intern) via Instagram and helping us to spread the word to fellow students to encourage participation.
Submit your “My Barcelona Experience ” to our website, and collect forms from 3+ other (summer/6 week intern) or 5+ other (semester/8+ week intern) students.
Write 2 (summer/6 week intern) or 3 (semester/8+ week intern) blog posts for our blog during your stay.
Collect 1 second long film pieces using the app called “1 Second Everyday” or similar.
Submit 5+ (summer/6 week intern) or 10+ (semester/8+ week intern) photos for our archive, showing your experience.
Takeover the Barcelona SAE Snapchat & Instagram account.
Disbursement:
The “Social Media Scholarship” will be paid through a check sent after the program has ended to a US address you provide us with.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Application Process & Deadline:
Email both Rachael Peden (Rachael@BarcelonaSAE.com) and Darcy York (Darcy@BarcelonaSAE.com) once you’re accepted into the program to express your interest in participating in the Social Media Scholarship.
The application for this scholarship is due one week after the start say of the program. Check out our Dates and Costs page for application deadline information.
Acceptance as a social media scholar will depend on an interview once on-site and a review of your current social media portfolio (seeing some of your existing photography, videos, blog posts or other social media skills).
Early Decision Grant
CALLING ALL EARLY-BIRD PLANNERS!
Barcelona SAE would like to encourage and reward students who confirm early for their study abroad or internship experience.
Grant Amount:
$100.00 off a Barcelona SAE Semester Study Abroad Program
$100.00 off a Barcelona SAE Summer Study Abroad Program
$100.00 off a Barcelona SAE Internship Program
Number of Awards
Eligibility:
Participants of a Barcelona SAE semester study, summer study, or summer internship program of at least 3 weeks in length.
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA Scale) during the time of application.
Application Instructions:
Pay your $500.00 Confirmation Deposit by the dates listed below to receive the grant. It’s as simple as that!
Disbursement:
The Early Decision Grant will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Deadline:
In order to be eligible for the Early Decision Grant, you must pay your $500.00 Confirmation Deposit by:
September 15th for Spring Semester/Quarter Programs
March 15th for Summer Programs
April 15th for Fall Semester/Quarter Programs
Affiliate Partner Grant
In addition to all the Barcelona SAE benefits such as full program support, top-tier academics, customizability, and internships, we also offer an Affiliate Partnership Program for institutions looking to strengthen their program options in Barcelona.
If you attend a school that’s one of our Affiliate Partners, you’ll receive an automatic grant towards your Barcelona SAE program! Our current list of Affiliate Partners can be found here .
Grant Amount:
$750.00 discount per student accepted to SIS + internship semester program in 2019; $500 as of 2020.
$500.00 discount per student accepted to UAB, UB, or UPF semester study program.
$500.00 discount per student accepted to an internship program.
$250 discount per student accepted to a SIS semester program.
$250.00 discount per student accepted to a January, May, or Summer study program.
Disbursement:
The “Affiliate Partner Grant” will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Alumni Grant
Have you already been on a Barcelona SAE program but still have the travel bug? Come back to Barcelona!
Grant Amount:
$500.00 off a Barcelona SAE Semester Study Abroad Program
$250.00 off a Barcelona SAE Summer Study Abroad Program
$250.00 off a Barcelona SAE Internship Program
$150.00 off a Barcelona SAE January Term Program
Disbursement:
The Alumni Grant will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
Trailblazer Grant
This grant is intended for students who are the first from their home university to go on any Barcelona SAE program.
Grant Amount:
$100.00 off a Barcelona SAE Semester Study Abroad Program
$100.00 off a Barcelona SAE Summer Study Abroad Program
$100.00 off a Barcelona SAE Internship Program
Disbursement:
The Trailblazer Grant will be deducted from the final invoice.
Students are subject to all Barcelona SAE refund and program cost policies.
