Study Abroad Programs
International Travel & Study Abroad Opportunities
Muskegon Community College is one of many institutions in the nation to be recognized for its efforts to promote international learning. Take a look at our international programs and see how we can become your link to the world.
Semester-Long Programs
We are proud to offer ten Study Abroad programs through partnerships with the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP), College of Lake County, Heartland Community College, and Parkland College.
These programs vary in length from two weeks to three months and provide students with exceptional choices of programming and experiences. No matter what your interests, we can find a program that fits your needs!
Application Due Dates
Summer: February 15th
Fall: May 15th
Winter: October 15th
Please note that program availability is based on CDC and US Department of State advisories.
Two-Week Summer Programs
Four-Week Summer Programs
Fall and Winter Full Semester Programs
Study AbroaD Scholarships
Although study abroad programs can be expensive, there are several ways to fund the experience including through scholarships and financial aid.
Financial Aid
As educational experiences, all Study Abroad programs are eligible for financial aid funds. To determine the amount eligible and deadlines for disbursement, please contact the Financial Aid office.
Eligible Financial Aid Funding
- Muskegon Promise
- Grants & Scholarships
- Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP)
If you are a Muskegon Promise recipient, there is the possibility of potentially using Promise dollars to offset some of the cost for international study. Please see Study Abroad Coordinator to discuss.
Do not leave free money on the table! There are many scholarships available through both public and private entities. USA Study Abroad, a program of the United States Department of State, offers a substantial list that you should review.
This page contains some of the most common scholarship opportunities. Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator for more information on how to help fund your experience. Past scholarship winners include:
MCC Achievement-Based Scholarships
MCC offers an Achievement-Based scholarship for most areas of study. When choosing the courses for international study, if they fall within one of these departments, you can apply any awarded money to the cost of study.
Requirements:
• Students who demonstrate a particular creative talent or a high level of achievement in an area of study.
• The scholarship is not need based.
• Must complete the required essay.
• 0 overall GPA
• 0 GPA in performance (department) area
• Maintain full-time status at MCC.
• Enroll in a course from the area of study for the semester awarded the scholarship.
• Renewable up to 62 credits
• Need one recommendation.
To apply visit: https://muskegoncc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
This program funds Pell Grant recipients up to $5,000 for their study abroad program.
• October for Spring & early summer
• March for Summer and Fall programs
Additional information and application are found online at the Gilman International Scholarship.
British Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX)
This program is a $750 grant available for students studying in England.
• June for the next academic year
Additional information and application are found online at the British Universities Transnational Exchange
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
The CLS is a program of the U.S. Department of State, and is an initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. This program is FULLY funded.
• November deadline for June departure
Additional information and application are found online at the Critical Language Scholarship Program
Fund for Education Award Scholarships
This scholarship supports students who are underrepresented (minority, community college, and first-generation college students) among the US study abroad population. Grants are up to $5,000 for semester programs and $1, 250 for summer.
• January for summer and fall
• September for Spring
Additional information and application are found online at the Fund for Education Award Scholarships
Students who take part in an ICISP program are eligible to apply for the Founders’ Study Abroad Scholarship, which provides $500 for summer and $1,000 for semester programs.
• Feb. 15 for Summer programs
• May 15 for Fall programs
• Oct. 15 for Spring programs
Additional information and application are found online at the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs.
| Contact Us Sean Colcleasure Study Abroad Coordinator ICISP Representative sean.colcleasure@muskegoncc.edu mccstudyabroad@muskegoncc.edu |
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