• Our program: 

Andégo strives to keep our program fee feasible for participants and families whereas many gap year and study abroad programs are inaccessible (in excess of $15,000 for 4-10 months).  Andégo's fee for 10 months abroad being $7,475 equals $745USD per month.  This cost also covers room & board during your year.  In addition, you will receive a ~$450USD per month stipend during the year bringing the monthly program fee to $295USD per month ($745 program fee-$450 stipend=$295). 

• Andégo General Needs-Based Scholarships: 

due April 25th, 2025 at or before 11:59pm Pacific!  We will distribute 100% of our scholarship pool in increments of at least $500 amongst applicants with demonstrated financial need and a commitment to their community.  Here are the required steps:

• • • Be on-track for your participation in the Language Assistant Internship program.

    • Submit a letter to gapyear@andego.org explaining how receiving this scholarship would positively impact your ability to more fully benefit from your year abroad.  You do not need to share specific financial information but should make clear the impact the scholarship could have.

    • Request a letter of recommendation from someone OTHER than your French teacher to gapyear@andego.org commenting on your commitment to academic success & community building (community being the community at large or those with whom you come in contact- classmates, teammates, neighbors, etc.).

Our scholarship committee hopes to make decisions within 10 days of the deadline and we will notify all applicants via email.  

We provide these needs-based scholarships to expand access to international programs regardless of a student's background and situation.  We do ask that you apply for these monies only if it will make a significant impact on you and your family's ability for you to participate in this life-changing year in France.

• Sociéte Honoraire de Français Scholarship: 

In partnership with the AATF (American Association of Teachers of French), Andégo seeks to recognize and reward those students committed to French language study.  Scholarship applications are due Friday, March 14th at 11:59pm Pacific.  Andégo will award up to 4 $1,000 scholarships and 2 $2,500 scholarships towards participation in our Language Assistant Gap Year Internship.

• • Eligibility- Applicants must:

    • • Be a member or officer of a current chapter of La Société Honoraire de Français

      • Have completed an initial application to and be otherwise eligible for the Andégo Internships Abroad Language Assistant Program

      • Be at least 18 by the start of their internship (September 2025)

• • How to apply:

    • • Submit a letter to gapyear@andego.org explaining how receiving this scholarship would positively impact your ability to more fully benefit from your year abroad.  Be sure to reference your motivations and goals for spending a year immersed in France during this school-based internship as well as specific activity in your SHF chapter promoting the appreciation and study of the French language.

      • Request a letter of recommendation from someone OTHER than your French teacher or a family member sent to gapyear@andego.org commenting on your commitment to academic success & community building (community being the community at large or those with whom you come in contact- classmates, teammates, neighbors, etc.).

Our scholarship committee hopes to make decisions within 10 days of the deadline and we will notify all applicants via email.

• 529, RESP, or College-Savings plans:

Participants may be eligible to use funds from a 529 Education Savings Account (RESP in Canada) while participating in our program through one of our University Partners. While earning college credit shouldn’t be the primary purpose of your gap year, adding it to the equation can save money by releasing funds to help with direct gap year expenses, and by reducing the time spent earning a college degree on campus. 

• CanGap Gap Year scholarship:

Due in late-September, these $750 (CAD) scholarships are awarded to soon-to-be gap year students and gap year alum who are looking to lay a solid foundation for their future that combines purpose and passion. You must be a citizen of Canada to apply.  Learn more and apply here.

• Gap Year Association/Tortuga Backpacks scholarship: 

Due in late-October, this $2,500 scholarship is provided specifically for Gap Year participants graduating from high school the year prior to their participation in a gap year program. The application can be found here.

• Hostelling International:

Due in October, the annual Explore the World Travel Scholarships. Recipients receive $2,000-$3,000 to help finance their international trip that includes an educational or service component. Learn more and apply here.

• Société Honoraire de Français Francophone Studies stipend:

Due in early-February, these ~$2,500 stipends are awarded to members of their school's SHF to facilitate participation in a French-language based experience. More information & the application can be found here. Several Andégo participants have received this award.

• Mountain America Credit Union- Elevate scholarship:

Due in February, Mountain America Credit Union offers the annual Elevate Scholarship for students within Mountain America’s footprint in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico. While scholarships granted within this program are only applicable to higher education institutions with a Federal School Code (Portland State University qualifies), applications are encouraged from recent high school graduates who have delayed higher education to take a gap year. Learn more and apply here.

• Gilman International Scholarship Program:

Due in March, application opens in January.  These $5,000 scholarships are provided through the U.S. Department of State to enable students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Learn more and apply here.

• The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA): 

Due dates vary, the FEA provides scholarships and ongoing support to students with financial need who are underrepresented among the U.S. study-abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs. Learn more and apply here.

• The International Scholarship Search:

Due dates vary, a scholarship search engine dedicated to making it easier to find scholarships for students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students from around the world in their pursuit to study abroad.  Start searching here.

• StudyAbroad.com:

Due dates vary, another search engine with various study abroad scholarships for students to use toward the expenses of their program such as travel, course, credits, books and lodging. Start searching here.