On The Map Scholarship

Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and learn somewhere unique, and we want to help put Buffs on the map all around the globe! Starting Spring 2027, all students who study abroad in one of our eligible On The Map Scholarship countries will receive:

  • $1000 for a summer program
  • $2000 for a semester program
  • $4000 for an academic year program

Where can I go?

Africa
  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Morocco
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania

See all eligible Africa programs

Asia & the Pacific
  • Bhutan
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Nepal
  • Samoa
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

See all eligible Asia & Pacific programs

Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Mexico 
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Turks & Caicos

See all eligible Latin America programs

Eastern Europe
  • Armenia
  • Estonia
  • Hungary
  • Serbia

See all eligible Europe programs

Why Choose an On The Map program?

The world is full of so many amazing travel opportunities, so why pick one of these destinations (aside from the scholarship perks)?

  • Overtourism. Avoid contributing to overtourism, housing crises, and driving up cost of living in high-volume study abroad destinations.
  • Cost. You can save money in many of these destinations by avoiding high-cost-of-living due to tourism, see our most affordable On The Map eligible programs.
  • Sustainability. Demand for resources becomes overwhelming in places already stretched thin by excessive tourism and study abroad students.
  • Experience. Take the time to really get to know a country or region that might not be as easy to visit later on.
  • Support. If some of these locations appeal to you but feel outside of your comfort zone, you will have the extra built-in community and support systems around you that only a study abroad program can offer. This allows you to get comfortable in your host country, engage meaningfully with the community through your program, and expand your travel confidence for the rest of your life!
  • Stand out. These destinations will always be a unique point of interest on your resume and help you differentiate yourself in an increasingly competitive job market.

On the Map Scholarship FAQs

How do I get my scholarship?
  1. Connect with our office to open the application for your program of choice in an On The Map eligible country
  2. Open a Buffs Abroad Scholarship
  3. Submit both applications by the application deadline, and your On The Map Scholarship will be applied!

You will automatically have your On The Map scholarship applied and you will also be considered for additional funding through the wider eligibility Buffs Abroad Scholarship.

All programs in one of the listed On The Map countries except faculty-led Global Intensives and Global Seminars are eligible. If you are considering a faculty-led program, there are still scholarship opportunities (including our broad eligibility Buffs Abroad Scholarship). Be sure to explore scholarships for faculty-led programs instead!

Absolutely! All federal, state, or institutional aid you receive will still apply, and when you submit your Buffs Abroad Scholarship application, you'll also be considered for additional need-based funding on top of your guaranteed On The Map Scholarship for your eligible program. You can also still apply for additional scholarships.

Semester Open Campus students can receive $1000 per block in an On The Map country for up to two blocks. For example:

  • 3 blocks in Monteverde, Costa Rica = $2000
  • 2 blocks in Monteverde, Costa Rica + 1 block in London = $2000
  • 1 block in Monteverde, 2 blocks in London = $1000 

You can reach out to edabroadscholarships@colorado.edu.

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Disclaimer: This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the University of Colorado Boulder or Education Abroad. CU Boulder Education Abroad is not an agent for these organizations.