The Long-Term Study Abroad Scholarship provides up to $3,000 for students studying for a full academic term or year in a certified, undergraduate program outside the country in which the nominating chapter is located. The program must be a certified, undergraduate program outside the country in which the nominating chapter is located, and it should further the applicant’s engagement with Sigma Tau Delta’s mission. Applicants should demonstrate academic scholarship and chapter service; they also must explain the relevance of their study abroad program and activities to fostering the discipline of English, including literature, language, writing, or literacy.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Currently an undergraduate student
- Plan to study abroad in a certified undergraduate program for a full academic term
All applications will be submitted via the AwardSpring Online submission process.
Students planning to study for less than a full academic term or year in a certified, undergraduate program outside the country in which the nominating chapter is located should apply for the Short-Term Study Abroad Scholarship.
Application Deadline: October 13 through November 3, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT
Take a look at the 2024-2025 Long-Term Study Abroad Scholarship recipients’ accounts of their experiences to see what opportunities may be available for you.
Blooming from the Pages: Studying Abroad in Ireland
Rachel Edwards
Long-Term Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2024
Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter
Hollins University, Roanoke, VA
Rachel traveled to Ireland to realize the dream of living in and exploring the location that inspires her creative writing.
Pura Vida: My Four Months Studying Abroad in Costa Rica
Anna Rinaggio
Long-Term Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2025
Epsilon Kappa Chapter
Berry College, GA
Anna studied in Costa Rica for four months and discovered a passion for a future career in translation and interpretation.
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. The Society strives to
- Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies;
- Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities;
- Foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing;
- Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members;
- Exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and
- Serve society by fostering literacy.
With over 900 active chapters located in the United States and abroad, there are more than 1,000 Faculty Advisors, and approximately 9,000 members inducted annually.
Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.
