Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Livingston Student Center, Piscataway
Study Abroad Advising & Events
Virtual Drop-In Advising
Our drop in advising is offered virtually on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET) and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET). Stop by anytime during the session and talk to one of our advisors. Click the links below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
Reach out to a former study abroad participant to hear about their experiences and insights: Study Abroad Global Ambassadors
**Troubleshooting Zoom Registration**
If you receive an error message when trying to register for drop-in advising, try the following:
(1) Make sure you are using your netid@rutgers.edu email
(2) Confirm that you have activated your Rutgers Zoom account
(3) Contact OIT if issue persists. (It could mean you have a personal Zoom account linked to your Rutgers email. OIT will have to reconfigure this before the system will recognize your account as authorized.)
Study Abroad Events & Information Sessions
Financing Study Abroad Virtual Workshops
Thinking about studying abroad but worried about the costs?
All students are welcome! Join us for a workshop on budgeting tips, scholarship and grant opportunities, and how to maximize your Rutgers Financial Aid award to fund your study abroad experience.
Join our virtual weekly Financial Aid Workshops to learn about:
- How to Access Financial Aid – Discover scholarships, grants, and funding options available for study abroad.
- Budgeting Tips – Get practical advice on planning and managing your expenses.
- Scholarships and Access Programs – Learn about:
• Access the World
• Year of Latin America and the Caribbean
• Access Africa
Workshop Schedule:
- Virtual on Mondays | 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET | Register
- Hybrid on Thursdays | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET | Register
In-person location: 102 College Avenue, New Brunswick – Conference Room - 1-on-1 Appointments | Contact Lynell James at ltjames@global.rutgers.edu
National Competitive Scholarships Information Sessions:
Gilman Scholarship | Recording| Passcode: Yu^Hhm6*
Are you a Pell Grant recipient? Learn how the Gilman Scholarship can help fund your undergraduate study abroad or international internship experience. This session will also cover the John McCain International Scholarship for children of military families, offering up to $5,000 to support your global learning journey.
Boren Awards: Scholarships & Fellowships | Recording | Passcode: L5%sV6!Q
Discover how the Boren Awards provide U.S. undergraduates with up to $25,000 for study abroad in critical global regions, with additional funding for STEM majors and summer language study. Up to $30,000 in graduate students fellowships for research and language study. Join this expert-led workshop to learn more about these exciting opportunities. ROTC & Veterans Students are also eligible for these scholarships!
Questions? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with a Boren Representative!
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships | Recording | No Passcode Required
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduates with financial need to study abroad. The Spring application closes in September, and the Summer/Fall cycle opens in November. Eligible applicants must be 18 or older, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient, be enrolled as undergraduates, have financial need, have never studied abroad after high school graduation, and meet program requirements such as studying abroad for at least 14 days. More information is available at https://fundforeducationabroad.org/apply/ Please note: The Financial Aid form can be signed by any financial aid representative at your nearest One Stop location as early as possible.
Fall 2026 Study Abroad Fair
Come to our Fall 2026 Study Abroad Fair on September 16, 2026 at the Livingston Student Center.
Attending our Study Abroad Fair is one of the best ways to learn about global education and funding opportunities. Held annually in the fall semester, this is the best opportunity to talk directly to:
- study abroad advisors
- faculty and program directors
- partner institutions
- program providers
- AND student alumni
Any attending student can enter a raffle for application fee waivers and study abroad scholarships! Also, enjoy free food, games, swag, and more!
To see what last year's fair was like, check out this article and these photos.