Our Mission Statement

FEA is committed to increasing the opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of grants and scholarships.

Goals and Objectives

• To assist committed students in the acquisition of critical foreign language skills.
• To cultivate American students’ world awareness and appreciation of cultural differences through academic and experiential opportunities.
• To support institutions and organizations active in socially responsible education abroad programs.
• To recognize outstanding education abroad leaders.

 
Priorities

• To support students in programs known for its academic rigor and immersion elements
• To support students studying the language of the host country (if not English)
• To support students in programs with a sustainable service-learning or volunteering component
• To support students in programs in non-traditional destinations
• To support students that demonstrate financial need
• To support students who represent a group that is traditionally underrepresented in education abroad