Student Resources for Funding COP
CSB+SJU Global Portal: Details & Application
In addition to the opportunities listed below, there is significant scholarship funding from donors to CSB and SJU who support student engagement at the COP each year. These scholarships are typically offered to students at the time of acceptance to the COP class.
Departmental Scholarships
Watch your emails for notices from academic and other departments for scholarship opportunities.
Professors
Discuss scholarship opportunities with your professors; they may know about additional resources.
Scholarship For CSB Students
- The Robson Scholarship for CSB Students of Public Policy (deadline typically in March)
CSB/SJU Financial Aid
Set up an appointment with a financial aid counselor in the CSB or SJU financial aid office to discuss options, such as:
- Private student loans
- Using federal student loan eligibility for the trip if you are not using it all for Fall or Spring semester
External Scholarships
Resources for scholarships and aid outside CSB/SJU
- Gilman Scholarship (awards up to $5,000)
- Fund for Education Abroad (awards ranging $1,250-5,000)
McCarthy Center
Resources for external scholarship ideas from the McCarthy Center
CSB and SJU Senates
Students can submit an agenda item/funding request to the appropriate senate to request funding support for traveling to the COP. Be prepared to present a cohesive budget and answer questions regarding the impact of traveling to the COP on you and/or the CSB/SJU community.