Scholarships and Funding
Chateau d'Ussé, Loire Valley, France
Support your global learning experience
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity and financial support can help make it possible. The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures offers several scholarships that help students pursue international learning experiences. Additional funding opportunities are also available through the UB Office of Education Abroad and national language honor societies
Explore RLL scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students participating in approved study abroad programs. Eligibility varies by scholarship.
These scholarships were established by the Rock and Becker families to honor the lives of Linda Diane Rock and Maria E. Becker and their passion for international study.
Scholarship support varies depending on available funding and the number of applicants.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate majors or minors in French, Italian or Spanish may apply for the Linda Rock Scholarship
- Undergraduate French majors or minors may apply for the Maria Becker Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester.
This scholarship supports undergraduate Spanish majors studying abroad in Spain.
Wilma J. Newberry was a faculty member in the department from 1973 to 1997 and a respected scholar of Spanish literature and theater. Her legacy continues through this scholarship, which helps students pursue international learning experiences.
This award supports graduate students who want to expand their studies through international experience.
Edward J. Dudley served as chair of the department from 1974 to 1983 and was widely known for his scholarship on Cervantes.
Eligibility varies by scholarship. Review the requirements for each award above to determine which opportunities are available to you.
Applicants must:
- be currently enrolled UB undergraduate or graduate students
- be in good academic standing
- plan to participate in an accredited study abroad program
- enroll full time in the program
Scholarship decisions may consider financial need, academic achievement and potential for personal and academic growth.
Scholarship Application Deadline
Applications for Winter and Spring 2027 study abroad scholarships are due October 2, 2026.
RLL scholarships are not your only option for funding study abroad. Explore additional opportunities through UB and the College of Arts and Sciences. Eligibility, deadlines and application requirements vary by program.
Applications for RLL study abroad scholarships are accepted during the fall and spring semesters. Students planning to study abroad are encouraged to speak with an RLL faculty advisor before applying.
Your department advisors can help you confirm program eligibility, review your plans and answer questions about funding.
Prepare before you apply
Before starting the application form below, gather the following materials:
- a writing sample in the target language from coursework
- an unofficial transcript in PDF format
- a current Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PDF format
- a 200-word statement explaining why you want to study abroad and what you hope to achieve
- an estimated study abroad budget, including university costs, travel, housing, meals and other anticipated expenses
If you use online sources to estimate your study abroad expenses, save the URLs. You will be asked to include them with your budget.
Estimated completion time: 5 to 10 minutes once you have your materials ready.
Use the form below to apply for RLL study abroad scholarships. Students may apply for more than one scholarship if eligible.
Scholarship Application Deadline
Applications for Winter and Spring 2027 study abroad scholarships are due October 2, 2026.