Fund for Education Abroad

Fund for Education Abroad was founded with a simple mission: to increase opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in education abroad programs by providing financial support.

It is with this goal in mind that the late David T. Parry, then-owner of educational travel company Academic Travel Abroad, directed his senior leadership to develop a scholarship initiative, a project which would lead to the creation of Fund for Education Abroad in 2010.

Join us as we delve into the archives of Fund for Education Abroad history to celebrate our 16th year, 1500th scholar, and $5 million awarded since our founding.

This Pride Month, we celebrate our intrepid Rainbow Scholarship recipients and all of our LGBTQ+ scholars.

Since 2010, Fund for Education Abroad has awarded over 65 Rainbow Scholarships to incredible students studying abroad all over the world. FEA scholars return home with broader worldviews, a deeper understanding of their place in history, and greater appreciation for the diversity of the human spirit.

Celebrate the impact of our Rainbow Scholarships with us this June!

Fund for Education Abroad’s summer scholars are on their way! 🛫

Last week, our first students in the Summer/Fall 2026 cohort took off on their adventures abroad. Over 60 FEA scholars are studying abroad this summer in 23 different countries, including Estonia, Kenya, Singapore, and Australia. 🌏

Check out the map to see where our scholars are headed!

Activate the Village has been awarded GoAbroad’s Innovative Collaborative Partnership award for 2026!

Fund for Education Abroad has partnered with , , and to launch Activate the Village, a series of open calls designed to bring the field together with legislative updates and mini-workshops on advocacy, fundraising, and campus collaboration in the wake of the Big Beautiful Bill.

We are grateful to be recognized for this work alongside our partners, and we look forward to continuing Activate the Village's advocacy and resource initiatives, such as the Advocacy Toolkit, that strengthen access and equity in the field of education abroad.

NAFSA 2026 has come to a close!

Fund for Education Abroad had a jam-packed week of sessions, meetings, receptions and more in sunny Orlando. We’re so thankful for the opportunity to connect in-person with our Access Partners, Trustees, supporters, and colleagues.

On to Los Angeles in 2027!

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Fund for Education Abroad is proud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ scholars, colleagues, and friends around the globe.

We are deeply grateful to the strong community of supporters who help us offer Rainbow Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students studying abroad, and inspire us to remain courageous and authentic when it matters the most.

You can help make more of these journeys possible. Donate through our website to support the next generation making history through global education: https://fundforeducationabroad.org/donate/

Don’t miss your last chance to sponsor the FEA Annual Gala at our early bird rate!

Celebrate 16 years of expanding access to education abroad with us on November 19, 2026 in Washington, DC by becoming an event sponsor! Sponsors at all levels receive 10% off by committing by June 1.

View the Sponsorship Menu at https://fundforeducationabroad.org/events/

The FEA Annual Scholar Gala is coming up on November 19, 2026 in Washington, DC!

Celebrate our scholars with us by becoming an event sponsor! Sponsors at all levels will receive 10% off by committing by June 1. Don’t miss this chance to support our work and help more amazing students access study abroad!

View the Sponsorship Menu and secure your sponsorship at https://fundforeducationabroad.org/events/