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Gilman Scholarships
Earn a Gilman scholarship, and get extra funds from BSU!
The BSU Gilman Application Program helps you apply for a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, and awards you for your efforts.
Find out more, contact the study abroad office!
NEW - Fare Finder!
In an effort to reduce financial barriers and increase access, we are offering the Fare Finder™ app right inside of APIConnect to provide access to discounted airfare for academic travel. With Fare Finder, we’re making educational travel simpler and more accessible than ever before.
Financial Aid Resources
You might be surprised to hear that you can use financial aid to study abroad! API does accept all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.
Scholarships
API offers a number of scholarships, and has assembled a list of other potential scholarship options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page.
Passport Resources
Don’t let a missing passport derail your study abroad plans! International travelers are itching to get back out there so processing time for passport applications and renewals has increased. Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible to ensure your study abroad plans stay on track!
Explore Some of Our Students’
Favorite Programs
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Iceland offers an incredible adventure for students interested in STEM, sustainability, computer science, business, engineering and so much more!
Shanghai, China
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Learn more about the fascinating Chinese culture, enhance your language skills and earn valuable academic credit, all while experiencing life in Shanghai – a modern international center for finance, culture, technology!
London, England
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Study abroad at the University of Westminster, which offers an expansive array of courses in addition to credit-bearing internship opportunities.
Budapest, Hungary
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Come explore this affordable and cosmopolitan European capital city: Budapest! You can select from a wide array of courses conducted in English in the fields of business, economics, humanities and social sciences.
San Jose, Costa Rica
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This exciting program offers you the opportunity to enroll in Spanish language classes alongside a wide array of courses (conducted in both English and Spanish) across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, including art & design, business, environmental studies, social sciences and more!
San Joaquin de Flores, Costa Rica
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Study abroad in charming San Joaquín de Flores on a serene and tropical campus! This immersive program offers advanced and superior level Spanish language courses along with a variety of electives including arts, literature, cultural studies, sociology, and environmental studies taught in Spanish.
Krakow, Poland
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Study abroad in Kraków, a Polish city of immense cultural, political, social, historical and academic significance, renowned for its stunning architecture and scenery.
You can choose from a wide array of classes across a broad range of subject areas while earning credit from the nation’s oldest university.
Havana, Cuba
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Until further notice, programming in Cuba has been suspended.
Ignacio L.
This trip has given me the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and do things that I could have never done in the fast-paced life that I was living... If you have the opportunity to see even a little bit more of what is out there, do it! 
Hannah A.
Studying abroad was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life...API provided a program rich with opportunities...as well as amazing on-site staff!
Lexi A.
I embraced all the experiences of my study abroad semester differently than had I never been abroad before. When I returned, I knew what to do with those experiences. To this day, I cite my gap year as the most transformational year of my life.
Eden L.
Studying abroad has helped me enjoy the moment of life that I am currently existing in. It gave me a moment in time where I could relax and actually take time to feel alive. Studying abroad has sharpened my street-smart skills, where I am more aware of my surroundings and can figure out ways to not make myself stand out like a tourist.
Nancy S.
[The RDs] were extremely helpful from day one to the very last day of being in the program. You can tell they really care for the students that come into the program & want nothing but the best experience for each one of us. Loved the program!
Isabella H.
I had always wanted to study abroad but the price to study for one summer through my university at home was not realistic for my family to pay. Once we found API and compared the numbers, it was clear that would be the best option. What resulted was six of the best weeks of my life.
Phoebe H.
Through studying abroad I was challenged and awakened to the possibilities of life and what I am truly capable of. I truly believe that studying abroad has deeply altered my sense of self, opening me to the world and what I can accomplish.
Financial Aid
Good news - you can use financial aid to study abroad! API accepts all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.
Scholarships
- Early Bird: Available to all students!
- Need-based: Identify yourself as eligible when you apply for your API program
- Merit-based: Opportunities available for students with 3.5 GPA and above
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For more information on studying abroad, contact BSU Study Abroad by email at [email protected], by phone at 508-531-6183, or in-person located in Minnock Institute at 25 Park Terrace.!
Why API
API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.
Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:
- Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
- Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
- High-touch student support throughout the program
About API
Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable experiential learning programs. Their extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural and linguistic learning. Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. They strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, works to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.