The Umbra Institute, which offering university-level courses as well as language study, awards scholarships each year to Perugia's sister cities in the United States — Seattle and Grand Rapids. It's a wonderful experience in a terrific setting, and the scholarship is generous.

This past year's winner, Laura Noges, is pictured at left. Read about her experiences as a Umbra Institute scholar here.

Here's a link to all the information about the program and how to apply:

Those interested in studying in Perugia should also be aware that the Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association also offers scholarships.