Scholarships

The SRISA Scholarship Program offers an invaluable opportunity for prospective students to study abroad in Florence. It’s tailored for academically excellent, artistically talented, or under-represented students facing financial constraints.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, integrity, and financial-need criteria. They’re available for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms to full-time SRISA students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Be aware that for students receiving other financial aid, eligibility for our scholarship may be affected. Therefore, students must check with their study abroad and financial aid offices before applying. SRISA scholarships cover tuition fees exclusively and aren’t for direct reimbursement or other study abroad expenses.

Scholarships Available

• Full Tuition Need-Based Work-Exchange Scholarships
• Partial Tuition Need-Based Work-Exchange Scholarships
• Returning Student Work-Exchange Scholarships: $2,500 Award (Fall or Spring semesters only)

To apply for a scholarship, students must fulfill all application requirements and submit them by the deadline. Applicants will receive notification of their status within 30 days after the deadline.

Scholarship Application Requirements

A complete application packet containing all required items listed below must be submitted to admissions@srisa.org for scholarship consideration; Incomplete applications will not be processed, so ensure all required materials are submitted. Refer to the Scholarship Guidelines for a comprehensive list of materials.

• SRISA enrollment application (required for general enrollment)
• Official transcript (required for general enrollment)
• Scholarship application
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from professors, advisors, mentors, supervisors, etc.)
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement: 300-500 words detailing why you feel you are a strong candidate, what you hope to gain from the study abroad experience, and how SRISA can contribute to your long-term goals.
• Statement of Financial Need: demonstrate why you require a scholarship. Include details such as family income, household size, or other relevant financial circumstances.
• Most recent FAFSA SAR Report (for US citizens and permanent residents)
• For non-US citizens, non-US permanent residents, or those ineligible for FAFSA: a notarized document stating family income relative to your nationality’s cost of living and average income/poverty level.

Notes:
SRISA scholarships and discounts are non-cumulative. If a student qualifies for both, only the larger benefit will be applied. Additionally, SRISA upholds non-discrimination in educational and admissions policies, regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.