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Financing Your Study Abroad Experience

The number one barrier to studying abroad is financial. With the right planning and motivation, you can afford it. Savings, student loans, scholarships, and fundraising are excellent options to finance your study abroad experience.

Study abroad scholarship opportunities

One World International Scholarships $2,000-$5,000

The BC Scholarship Society offers these scholarships to support outgoing study abroad students.

Form

Eligibility

BC Scholarship Society Eligibility

Deadline

  • February 1, March 1, May 1, August 1, November 1, December 1

Apply to
     Camosun International office
     ATTN: Study Abroad

Premier's International Scholarship $8,000-$12,000

The BC Scholarship Society offers this scholarship to support outgoing study abroad students.

Form

Eligibility

Deadline

  • April 20, 2023 at 4:30pm

  

Student loans

You may qualify for a BC student loan. There is a specific process for study abroad students who would like to receive financial aid, so please contact Financial Aid & Awards directly.

Budgeting resources & tips

Understand the costs of studying abroad and start saving today. Have a back-up plan and budget higher than expected to plan for emergencies and last-minute trips. Here are some additional tips and resources to help you get started:

  • Budget worksheet. This worksheet is specific to exchange students but can be a good reference point for other programs.
  • Currency converter. Know the currency conversion to get a better understanding of costs.
  • Lonely Planet. Search your destination country on the Lonely Planet website. You can find information on money and costs, getting around, and more.
  • Exchange student reports. Contact studyabroad@camosun.ca for reports from past exchange students, which includes an overview of their monthly budget.
  • International students on campus. Camosun hosts students from all around the world, including incoming students from our partner institutions. We can connect you with them to learn more about their country, expected costs, and more.
  • Fundraising and gifts. Your friends and family want to help you! Consider using online fundraising programs like GoFundMe, YouCaring, and GoGetFunding. For special occasions, request monetary gifts. Be creative and don’t forget to say "thank you" with a postcard or souvenir from abroad.