Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships
that Accept Applications from Non-US Citizens
Resources:
● Undocumented Students - 1,000 Degrees, http://www.10000degrees.org/students/
scholarships/undocumented-students/
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Act on a Dream at Harvard Scholarship Search Engine, http://
www.actonadream.org/resources/scholarships/
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Undocumented/Immigrant Scholarship List, http://nau.edu/National-InternationalScholarships-Fellowships/Other-Major-Scholarships/Undocumented-Students/
Pink: Specifications about nationality or citizenship, if applicable
Acumen Fund Fellowship
http://acumen.org/leaders/global-fellows/
Established in 2006, the Global Fellows Program is a 12-month fellowship for individuals
dedicated to serving the poor and who have the business and operational expertise, and
moral imagination needed to effect long-term social change. The fellowship begins with an
eight-week training program in the Acumen New York office, where Fellows learn about
business models for the poor, hone their leadership skills, and learn more about Acumen.
After training, each Fellow works for the CEO or senior management of an Acumen investee
on a critical business issue facing the organization. Fellows have worked on projects ranging
from leading operations of a new business unit at a cotton ginnery in Uganda, to expanding
the clinic network of a pharmacy company in India, to developing branding strategies for
a microfinance institution in Pakistan. Open to applicants of any nationality, and we
are prepared to do what is possible and reasonable to address Fellows’ visa and
immigration issues.
AAMC Financing Your Medical Education
https://www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards/
A series of grants and awards honoring individuals in the fields of medical education,
research, and community service. Deadlines variable, most due May 1, 2015
AIA / AAF Minority / Disadvantaged Scholarship
http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAB101856
The AIA/AIAF Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship Fund has been renamed the AIA/F
Diversity Advancement Scholarship. The call for applications will open soon.
Grants ranging from $500-$2,500 for high school seniors and first-years who intend to pursue
a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-year BA or BA + MA) niin architecture. Applicants
must be legal residents of the United States. Deadline: Early January 2015
American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)’s Summer Fellowship Practicum
https://www.aier.org/summer-fellowship-practicum-program
AIER’s Summer Fellowship Practicum program introduces accomplished college students,
post graduates and graduate students to the Institute’s mission, work, and research principles.
Working closely with AIER research staff, summer fellows are immersed in the economic
research process from “conception to completion”. The AIER Practicum enhances Fellows’
understanding of economic concepts, theories, and real world applications, and provide an
opportunity to develop research, writing, and presentation skills. To be eligible, you must fit
the following criteria: either a graduate or a senior college student majoring in economics,
finance, business or related fields. Non-US students can apply if they are enrolled in a
U.S. degree granting institution, have CPT or OPT, or have employment authorization in
the United States.
Albright Institute Fellowships
http://www.aiar.org/fellowships.html
The Albright annually provides up to $330,000 in fellowships and awards to 32 recipients. In
addition, 32 Associate Fellows including Senior, Post-Doctoral, and Research Fellows receive
funding from other sources. Fellowships are open to students and scholars in Near Eastern
studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period, including the fields of archaeology,
anthropology, art history, Bible, epigraphy, historical geography, history, language, literature,
philology and religion and related disciplines. The research period should be continuous,
without frequent trips outside the country. Residence at the Albright is required (except for the
Frerichs Fellow/Program Coordinator). The option to accommodate dependents is subject to
space available at the Albright.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://listeningandspokenlanguage.org/Tertiary.aspx?id=2103
Students who were diagnosed with hearing loss before the age of seven are eligible for a
merit-based scholarship ranging from $1,000-$10,000. Deadline: March 13, 2015
http://listeningandspokenlanguage.org/ScholarshipProgram/
Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship
http://www.arenastage.org/education/education-programs/internships-fellowships/
Individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community
engagement. Fellowships are designed for recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate)
and career changers interested in pursuing a career in the professional theater. Fellowship
provides a modest stipend and is intended to increase participation of people of color in the
arts. Deadline: mid-March (summer), mid-April (season).
Amelia Earhart Fellowships (Zonta International Foundation)
http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/AmeliaEarhartFellowship.aspx
Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior
academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering
are eligible. Applicants must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds
are received in September and will not graduate in the following semester. Please note that
post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship. Members and employees
of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for
the Fellowship. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will
undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants. Deadline:
November
American Architectural Foundation and Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation
Traveling Fellowship
http://www.soanefoundation.com/fellowship.html
The purpose of the Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship is to enable
students in graduate degree programs in the history of art, architecture, interior design, and
the decorative arts to travel to London to pursue research projects related to any aspect of
the work of Sir John Soane or Sir John Soane's Museum and its collections. Annually, the
Foundation entertains and reviews proposals from qualified candidates from universities and
institutions around the world. Two awards are presented - one to a student of architecture
and the second open to all candidates. Recipients are selected by Sir John Soane's Museum
Foundation Fellowship Advisory Committee. Fellowship amount is $5,000. Deadline: March
1st
American Association for University Women - International Fellowships
http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to
women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate
studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the
equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by September 30, 2014, and must have applied to their
proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Up to five International Master’s/
First Professional Degree Fellowships are renewable for a second year. Deadline: December
1st.
American Center of Oriental Research Scholarships and Fellowships
http://acorjordan.org/index.php/en/
The foundation offers a series of monetary grants and fellowships based on research within
the Asian continent, and is open to various nationalities. This is available to pre-doctoral and
post-doctoral students. Deadlines variable.
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Grant
https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/american-institute-history-pharmacy/application-procedure-phd-thesis-support-grant-related-history
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy wishes to encourage academic
research within its scope. Therefore it offers a grant-in-aid totaling $2,000 or more
annually to a graduate student to reinforce historical investigations of some aspect of
pharmacy, whether ancient or modern, to pay research expenses not normally met by
the university granting the degree. Any thesis project devoted to the history of pharmacy,
history of drugs, or other humanistic study utilizing a pharmaco-historical approach, is
eligible if based in an institution of higher learning of the USA. The graduate student need
not be an American citizen; nor does the research topic need to be in the field of American
history. Deadline: February 1st each year.
American Foreign Service Association's Advocacy and Government Affairs Internship
http://www.afsa.org/AboutAFSA/InternshipsatAFSA/
AdvocacyandGovernmentAffairsInternship.aspx
AFSA is pleased to offer an Advocacy and Government Affairs Internship to college and
graduate students interested in international affairs, advocacy/grassroots mobilization,
communications, stakeholder engagement, and the U.S. Foreign Service. .During their time
at AFSA, interns will also have unique opportunities to talk with Foreign Service employees,
learn about the Foreign Service, and gain insights into the workings of the State Department
and other foreign affairs agencies. Arrangements will be made for at least one visit to a State
Department press briefing, and we strive to identify opportunities for high-level interaction
for our interns. AFSA offers this internship in the spring, summer and fall. Fall (SeptemberDecember) and spring (January-May) interns are expected to work at least two full days a
week (equivalent of 16 hours), for which they receive a $450 stipend. Summer (June-August)
interns, who must be available full-time, receive $550. We are also happy to coordinate with
the appropriate college office for the conferral of academic credit for the internship. Please
note that all interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and covering their own
expenses. This fellowship is also open to international students.
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Graduate Scholarships
http://ans.org/honors/scholarships/
A series of scholarships (ranging from $1,000- $5000) for either undergraduates or graduates
in nuclear science and technology.U.S. and non-U.S. applicants must be ANS student
members enrolled in and attending an accredited institution in the United States. Deadline:
early April.
American Scandinavian Foundation
http://www.amscan.org/study_in_america_details.html
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers over $500,000 in funding to
Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the
United States for up to one year. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our
cooperating organizations. In order to apply submit applications to the appropriate cooperative
organization (see below). Awards are made in all fields. Eligible candidates must be citizens
of one of the following countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Deadlines
variable.
Armenian Students Association of Americas, Inc.
http://www.asainc.org/national/scholarships.shtml
The purposes of this Association are educational and charitable, in that it shall encourage
educational pursuits by Armenians in America and the raising of their intellectual standards,
provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships and loans to deserving Armenian
students, develop fellowship among them, cultivate in them the spirit of service in the public
interest, and acquaint them and the entire American community with Armenian culture. Fulltime students of Armenian ancestry are eligible to apply for scholarships of $500 to $1,500
per year. Applicants should either have US citizenship or have the appropriate visa status.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial need and good academic performance.
Deadlines vary.
Asian Cultural Council
http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/our-programs/individual-grants
Whether Asian or American, whether a cutting-edge painter or a traditional dancer, whether
a classical musician or a modern cultural archeologist—any gifted individual artist or scholar
who seeks to grow in his or her craft or field can apply for funding to conduct research and
study, receive specialized training, undertake observation tours, or pursue non-commercial
creative activity in the United States or among the countries of Asia. Applications open in
September.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program
http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main
It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member
countries* to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology,
and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and
Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute
to the economic and social development of their home countries. The ADB-JSP enrolls about
300 students annually in participating academic institutions located in 10 countries within the
region, and provides full scholarships for one to two years. Applicants from graduated member
countries, i.e., Hong Kong, China, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Taipei,China, are no
longer eligible to apply. Deadlines: variable.
Future Leaders Forum Student Scholarship Program http://www.aiard.org/meetings/
index.htm
The Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD) administers a
competitive scholarship program to nurture and to provide partial financial support to students
attending both 1) the AIARD Annual Conference and 2) the annual Future Leaders Forum in
Washington, D.C. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who have a
sincere interest in international agriculture and rural development issues and their solutions.
These scholarships are intended to enhance the students' understanding and appreciation of
issues and opportunities in international agriculture and rural development. Undergraduate or
graduate students, foreign and American are encouraged to apply. Deadline: April
Belgian American Education Fund, Inc.
http://www.baef.be/documents/fellowships-for-belgian-citizens.xml?lang=en
The foundation offers fellowships for study or/and research in the United States. In addition
to the amounts indicated, BAEF also pays for health insurance at the US institution. Fellows
are Belgian citizens, who are expected to stay in the USA for a full academic year at a US
institution or for a full year to do research institution. Deadline: October 31st.
Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship Program
http://www.bibsocamer.org/fellows.htm
The Society invites applications for its seventh annual Katharine Pantzer Senior
Fellowship in Bibliography and the British Book Trades as well as its annual short-term
fellowships, all of which support bibliographical inquiry and research in the history of
the book trades and in publishing history. Eligible topics may concentrate on books and
documents in any field, but should focus on the book or manuscript (the physical object)
as historical evidence. Such topics may include establishing a text or studying the history
of book production, publication, distribution, collecting, or reading. Stipend amounts vary.
Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships
http://www.doaks.org/research/fellowships-and-grants/fellowships
Dumbarton Oaks offers residential fellowships in three areas of study: Byzantine Studies
(including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, Western medieval, Slavic, and Near
Eastern studies), Pre-Columbian Studies (of Mexico, Central America, and Andean South
America), and Garden and Landscape Studies. Fellowships are open to graduate students and
doctoral candidates. Deadlines vary. Non-US citizen applicants should check their visa status
before applying.
BMI Foundation Student Awards
http://bmi.com/foundation/
BMI Foundations offers a series of scholarships for various music and art related
fellowships and awards. Some geographical restrictions may apply. Most scholarships
are open to citizens of a country in the Western Hemisphere, but require either current or
previous attendance at a US university. Deadlines variable.
Cambridge Overseas Trust
http://www.cambridgetrusts.org/scholarships/
Established by the University of Cambridge, UK in order to support international students.
Offers full and part scholarships at all levels applications are made to the University, not the
trust. Some scholarships require additional application to a funding partner. Deadline: Early
December
Newman Civic Fellows Award
http://www.compact.org/initiatives/campus-compact-awards-programs/
The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring college student leaders who have
demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout
the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the
most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social
issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students represent the
next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of
the role that higher education can—and does—play in building a better world. Deadline: opens
January
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
http://www.fcfdu.org/en-ca/fellowships/fellowshipsandawards.aspx
The Fellowships and Awards Program supports graduate study, literacy, and the creative arts
through awards and grants ranging from $2,000 to $11,500. Numerous fellowships available
to graduate students. Eligibility is restricted to women, and those who are either Canadian
citizens or permanent residents in Canada. Deadline: early November.
Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK
http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/
Canon Collins offers a variety of scholarships and funding for nationals or those with refugee
status from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa,
Swaziland, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. This scholarship partners with specific UK institutions to
fund full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and
other support whilst in the UK.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellow Program
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
Each year the endowment offers approximately 10-12 one-year fellowships to uniquely
qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic
year. They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges.
Carnegie junior fellows work as research assistants to the endowment's senior associates.
Those who have begun graduate studies are not eligible for consideration. Certain
universities are eligible. Year -long paid internship in international affairs at the Carnegie
Endowment for World Peace in Washington DC for graduating seniors and individuals who
have graduated during the past academic year. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Deadline: October-January.
Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) summer fellowship
http://cnup.neurobio.pitt.edu/training/summer/index.aspx
Each summer, the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) sponsors
a 10-week program in which selected undergraduate students conduct research investigating
diverse aspects of nervous system function under the guidance of individual CNUP training
faculty. Eligible student must fit the following criteria: 1. Completion of sophomore or junior
year of undergraduate training. 2. GPA of 3.0 ("B") or higher, especially in science, math,
and related coursework. 3. All applicants must be undergraduate students currently enrolled
full-time at a U.S. college or university, or who are citizens of the U.S. or her protectorates,
including residents of Puerto Rico./International applicants will be required to provide official
authorization for Optional Practical Training (OPT) from their home institution, prior to their
arrival in Pittsburgh.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) internships
http://www.csis.org/about/jobs_interns/
CSIS offers full and part-time internships in the fall, spring and summer for undergraduates,
advanced students, and recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience
in public policy. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S, and at least a college junior in
good standing, an advanced student or a recent graduate. Deadlines: early August (Fall), late
November (Spring), mid-March (Summer).
Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program
http://www.charleskochinstitute.org/koch-fellow-program/
The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program offers internships in public policy located
in Washington, DC, and at state-based policy organizations across the country featuring a
$4,800 stipend. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Deadline: March 1st.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
http://woodrow.org/fellowships/newcombe/
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage
original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities
and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete
their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in
ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship
competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing
political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected
in history or literature. Applicants must be candidates for Ph.D. or Th.D. degrees in an
American doctoral program at a graduate school located in the United States, and in the writing
stage of his or her dissertation. Candidates working on D.Min., law, Psy.D., Ed.D. and other
professional degrees are not eligible.
Chevening Scholarship Program
http://www.chevening.org/
Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships
support study at UK universities – mostly one-year Master's degrees – for individuals with
demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers. To
be eligible you must: be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (see map for details), and
intend to return there for a minimum of two years after your Chevening Award has finished.
People with dual British citizenship cannot apply, unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas
Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong. Deadlines vary per country.
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/policyfellows/index.htm
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program provides
early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies in
Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and
engineers play in advising the nation. Each year, applicants from around the world become
part of a National Academies' committee, board, or unit where they are assigned to a mentor
and learn about the world of science and technology policy. An immersive experience, the
program is designed to broaden fellows’ appreciation of employment opportunities outside
academia and leave them with both a firm grasp of the important and dynamic role of science
and technology in decision-making and a better understanding of the role that they can play
in strengthening the science and technology enterprise for the betterment of mankind. The
program is open to US citizens, US permanent residents, and non-US citizens who hold the
following visas: F-1 students using CPT (curricular practical training); F-1 students using
OPT (optional practical training); J-2 dependents; J-1 students using academic training; J1 research scholars with written approval of their Responsible Officer; DACA recipients; and
adjustment applicants, refugees, asylees, and selected other visa classes. Deadline: Varies
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
http://www.csfp-online.org/
Scholarships and fellowships vary by nationality/country. Click the link to view the
countries’ current scholarship offerings. Commonwealth citizens are open to apply. This
is intended to fund postgraduate study or doctoral research at Commonwealth Deadlines
variable.
Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship
http://www.iie.org/Programs/Confucius-China-Studies-Program
Will accept applications from both US and non-US citizens, other than citizens of Mainland
China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan provided they are enrolled in a US institution.
The Lime Connect Fellowship Program
This fellowship program is our flagship program in the U.S. designed for highly accomplished
rising juniors with disabilities. This highly selective program: guides Fellows through the
summer internship recruitment process; connects them with our corporate partners - some
of the world's leading corporations - for potential Summer 2016 internships; deepens their
leadership skills; prepares them for success in their internship; builds their confidence as a
person with a disability; engages them in a Lime Connect Fellowship community, consisting of
current and past Fellows; and provides access to prestigious scholarships.
Eligibility: must be a current sophomore at a four-year university in the U.S., and will continue
their studies as a full-time student for the following academic year; eligible to work in the
United States; a person with a (visible or invisible) disability
http://www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/the-lime-connect-fellowship-program
DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship
https://www.daad.org/?p=47220
Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study,
senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support
study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students
whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships
are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual,
student-designed study abroad semester or year. Applicants must be second or third year
students, who will be in their third and fourth year during their stay in Germany. After the
scholarship, they must return to the US or Canada to complete their Bachelor’s degree. DAAD
will support a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year.
Davis-Putter Scholarships
http://www.davisputter.org/
Need-based grants (up to $6,000) to undergraduate or graduate students who are able to do
academic work at the college level, and are actively working for peace and justice. Grantees
must receive college credits for the time period covered by their grant. Open to non-US
citizens who are attending an accredited university. Deadline: April 1st.
Echoing Green Foundation Fellowships
http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/
Provides seed funding and support to more than 450 social entrepreneurs with bold ideas for
social change in order to launch groundbreaking organizations around the world. A stipend
of $60,000 for individuals ($90,000 for 2- person partnerships) paid in four equal installments
over two years. Must demonstrate sufficient English fluency to
participate in interviews and Echoing Green events. The fellowship includes: the Global
Fellowship, the Black Male Achievement Fellowship, and the Climate Fellowship. Deadline:
sometime in October-November.
Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship
http://www.irex.org/project/edmund-s-muskie-graduate-fellowship-program
Muskie fellows enroll in full-time non-degree or degree programs at IREX’s partner universities,
enriching graduate classrooms with new international perspectives and valuable professional
experience. Fellowships are awarded to young and mid-career individuals who are citizens
of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian
Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan. Public applications are no longer
accepted.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx
Essay contest for full-time juniors or seniors that is open to full-time undergraduate juniors and
seniors at accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities. International and non-citizen
students, as well as students studying abroad are eligible, as long as they are registered as fulltime juniors or seniors at their home institutions in the U.S. Contestants must have a faculty
advisor. Prizes range from $500 - $5,000. Deadline: December 9th.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists
http://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/main.html
Awards five grants in the amount of $15,000 (Canadian) and subsequent grants of &18,000
each. No age limit but applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting the
application. Not for those pursuing abstract or nonrepresentational art. Rolling deadline.
Environmental Research and Education Foundation
http://erefdn.org/index.php/scholarships/index
Scholarships are awarded by EREF to recognize excellence in master’s, doctoral or postdoctoral waste management research and education. Awards to doctoral students are given
in memory of Francois Fiessinger, P.E., Ph.D., a graduate of Rutgers University, who was
a founding director of the foundation; and by the Environmental Research and Education
Foundation. Additional scholarships were made possible by the late Robert P. Stearns, P.E.,
DEE of SCS Engineers, former Chairman of EREF, Robert J. Riethmiller of PTR Baler and
Compactor Company and the Waste Industries Scholarship Honoring Lonnie C. Poole, Jr., an
EREF founder and Director Emeritus. Most recently EREF awarded the first Carl J. Apicella
Scholarship, made possible by Carl Apicella, President of American Environmental Group,
a Tetra Tech Company. Applicants will be this year or are now a full-time master’s student,
doctoral student or a post-doctoral researcher. Deadline: December
Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD)
http://www.irex.org/programs/ugrad/index.asp
Through U.S.-based training and practical experience in leadership, life skills, civic
engagement, and internships, youth leaders are empowered to implement long-term
civic and economic changes in their communities. The selected students study in a nondegree program for an academic year at an American university or community college.
When Global UGRAD students return to finish college in their home countries, they share
what they have learned and contribute to the development of their own communities. This
is open to students of Eurasia to first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students
from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian
Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. E-mail [email protected] for
more information.
Youth Activity Fund Grant
http://www.explorers.org/ind
ex.php/expeditions/funding/expedition_grantsThe Youth Activity Fund Grant supports
high school students and college undergraduates. Its goal is to foster a new generation of
explorers dedicated to the advancement of the scientific knowledge of our world. Awards
range from $500 to $5,000. We recommend keeping your budget realistic. The average
award is approximately $1,500. Only a few grants may be awarded at the $5,000 level.
Grants are normally given to the following disciplines or topics: Climate Change, Geoscience,
Paleoclimate (i.e. Early Earth, Tectonics, Volcanism, Paleontology, Glaciology, Geophysics,
Astronomy); Marine Science, Marine Biology, Marine Life, Fish, Coral, Ocean, Fresh
Water, Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries; Anthropology/Archeology; Plants and Molds; Animals; and
conservation science. There is no explicit mentions of citizenship or eligibility requirements.
Finlandia Foundation National Trust Scholarship
http://finlandiafoundation.org/programs/grants/
The Foundation invites high-quality projects on a competitive basis that relate to past, present or
future of Finnish and Finnish-American culture and are characterized by MANY of the following:
receives favorable attention and has a high profile and visibility; appeals to all Americans, not
only ethnic Finns; involves worthy activity for children and young adults to assure an interest
in Finnish and Finnish-American culture by future generations; can be replicated or become
a permanent addition to the cultural life of a community; has a detailed budget, income and
expenses; and adds to the body of research about Finnish and Finnish-American culture.
Deadline: January.
The Finnish Cultural Foundation
http://www.kulturfonden.net/seng
The Swedish-Finnish Cultural Foundation seeks to promote and develop cultural and
economic life in Finland by providing support for increased knowledge of, and contact
between, the culture, economy, and people of the two countries. The foundation disperses
project subsidies and travel grants. For more information, you can contact them at +358 (0) 9
4350 2139 or [email protected].
Ford School Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm
Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of
the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to
maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who
can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Eligibility
to apply for a Ford fellowship is limited to: all citizens, nationals and permanent residents
(holders of a Permanent Resident Card) of the United States, and individuals granted
deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program,
regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation;
individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average,
class rank, honors or other designations); individuals committed to a career in teaching and
research at the college or university level. There are three levels of the fellowship program,
including predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral.
Fulbright
http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/
Educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United
States and over students from 140 countries. Students interested in applying for the Fulbright
Student Program must apply through the Fulbright Program Office in their home country.
Deadlines variable.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
http://www.gatesscholar.org
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are prestigious, highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They
are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time
postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. One to three
years of study in any discipline at Cambridge University. Candidates apply directly through
Cambridge. Deadlines: 15 October (US citizens) 1 December (non-US citizens).
Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women Competition
http://www.glamour.com/magazine/2013/04/glamour-top-10-college-women-2014
$1,500 cash award to outstanding juniors. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United
States and District of Columbia and Canada (void in Quebec). Deadline: Mid-July.
Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund
http://www.htsfund.org/guidelines.html
For undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent, undergraduate or graduate,
and between the ages of 17 and 25. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited College or
University in the United States for the academic year 2014-15. Applicants may be graduate
or undergraduate students. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of necessity and merit.
Deadline: March 18
Student Action With Farmworkers: Sowing Seeds for Change Fellowship
http://saf-unite.org/content/sowing-seeds-change-fellowship
The Sowing Seeds for Change Fellowship is a 6 month leadership development program for
college students and recent graduates to improve farmworkers’ access to healthcare as well as
advocate for improved living and working conditions. No mention of U.S. citizenship, however
applicants must be college students or recent graduates from U.S. universities.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships
http://www.scoville.org/
For college graduates to serve 6 – 9 months with a participating organization of their
choice in Washington DC while receiving a stipend. Prospective Fellows are expected to
demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace
and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial
independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior
experience with public- interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. U.S. citizens and
applicants with a visa are able to apply. Deadline: October 1st (Spring), January 13th (Fall).
Humane Studies Fellowships
http://www.theihs.org/humane-studies-fellowships
For current or prospective full-time graduate students (including law students) interested in
the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economies. More than
100 fellowships from $2,000 to $15,000 are awarded annually. Deadline: January 31st.
Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Scholarship
http://www.sipiapa.org/v4/index.php?idioma=us&page=area_becas
The Inter American Press Association was established in 1942 to defend and promote the right
of the peoples of the Americas to be freely informed through an independent press, essential
for which is a journalism that is responsible, objective and open to all currents, so as thus to
contribute to a better understanding among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Applicants
must be natives of countries in the Western Hemisphere, journalists or students in the final year
of their journalism course, be between 21 and 35 years old, be fluent in the language of the
country where they will go to study. Journalism students will have to complete their university
studies before the start of the scholarship year. Applicants from the United States and Canada
should have documentation from a recognized authority confirming fluency in Spanish, or
Portuguese for those going to Brazil. Latin American applicants will have to undergo a TOEFL
test (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/
The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months
of support to graduate students (of any citizenship) in the humanities and humanistic social
sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and conducting dissertation
research on non-US topics. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts
vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $20,000. The fellowship
includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of
IDRF-funded research.
ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/
General_Information/Careers/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm
ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships are awarded to college or university students
who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of
automation and control. The scholarship awards support tuition and related expenses
and research activities and initiatives. For information about applying, please call (919)
549-8411. Deadline: February 15th
APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/ibm/
The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research
locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and give the opportunity to
work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the
Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the
internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests
of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory. To be eligible, applicants
must be:
● Must be female with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the
time of application
● Must be majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer
science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or biology, if it has
an emphasis on one of the other areas listed
● Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
● No citizenship restriction.
The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: USA
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/us/
In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita's memory and support women in technology
with the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to
excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the 2015-2016
academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from
the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's
academic background and demonstrated leadership. To be eligible, an applicant must:
● be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a
university for the 2014-2015 academic year
● intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a
university in the United States for the 2015-2016 academic year
● majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
● maintain a strong academic record
● exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women
in computer science
Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
J. W. Saxe Memorial Fund
http://jwsaxefund.org/
Annual $2,000 scholarship to one or more undergraduate or graduate students working
in public and civil service. The award is meant to enable the student to gain practical
experience in public service by taking a no-pay or low- pay job or internship during a
summer or other term. Deadline: April 1, 2015, but awarded on rolling basis.
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/
Community college students who are sophomores or recent alumni. Open to all fields of
study at any accredited university in the US. Meant to enable community college students
to transfer to a 4-year institution in order to complete a bachelor’s degree. Award is up to
$30,000 per year for an average of 2.5 years. Deadline: November.
Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program
http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/index.cfm
Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering our future science scholars an opportunity to win $10,000
in scholarship funding for the Fall 2015 semester. This scholarship was created to help
provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists. Graduate students or
undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited college for the Fall 2015 semester
to qualify for this scholarship, and majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related
life-science field. A pre-selected committee will award two $10,000 scholarships and four
$5,000 scholarships among the candidates. To qualify for the scholarship, students must
have a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be enrolled in an accredited college for university for
the Fall 2014 semester. In addition to these qualifications, students must also be legal
United States residents, meaning that students possessing appropriate Visa status in
order to study in the United States are also eligible.
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies
http://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/scholar.htm
A two-year program intended to help Japanese nationals obtaining Ph.D. degrees in
macroeconomics and preparing them to work as economists at the International Monetary
Fund (IMF). JISP covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study Deadline:
January 31st
Japan Inter-American Development Bank Scholarship Program
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/
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Scholarship program for students from the Bank’s borrowing member countries (see website)
who wish to pursue Master's degree in development-related fields, such as social sciences,
business, public administration or other related disciplines (except law and medicine).
WBI Scholarships Program (WBISP) comprises three separate scholarship and fellowship
programs: the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP); the
Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program (JIPS); and the Robert S. McNamara
Fellowship Program (RSM). The World Bank administers the Scholarship Programs through
the World Bank Institute (WBI). Scholarship recipients may attend accredited institutions
offering Master's programs, located in any of the member countries. The scholarship
provides benefits covering full tuition, university medical and accident insurance, an
installation allowance, a monthly subsistence allowance, a book allowance, and economy
class travel. Deadline variable per region.
John Bayliss Radio Scholarship
http://www.beaweb.org/bayliss/radio.html
The Bayliss Foundation has been distributing scholarships to outstanding broadcast students
for over 23 years. Each award is in the amount of $5,000. The number of scholarships
awarded each year depend on the size of the endowment. Open to juniors and seniors
majoring in Broadcast Communications. Although financial need is a consideration, students
of merit with an extensive history of radio-related activities are given preference. Deadline:
early Spring (applied towards study in the fall semester)
John Kenneth Galbraith Policy Fellowship Program
http://adaedfund.org/programs/galbraith-fellows/
For recent college graduates and graduate students. Fellows are selected from a national
pool of applicants and must demonstrate strong research/writing skills, community service,
a commitment to liberal ideals, and plans for future study or a career in public policy or
economics. Fellowship start dates are in February, June, or September. Applications are
accepted on a rolling basis.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Regular Program http://
web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTJJWBGSP/
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The JJ/WBG Scholarship Program is quite unique among the hundreds of multilateral, bilateral
and NGO funded scholarship programs offered to international students. Unlike most other
well- known programs it does not focus on a specific region, group, hosting institution or
country, or field of study. For individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake
graduate studies at any university located in a World Bank member country except their
own. Suggested fields of study: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health,
population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided
that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural
resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. Deadline: early
May.
Josephine de Karman Scholarships
http://www.dekarman.org
Approximately eight (8) fellowships, $22,000 for graduate students and $14,000 for
undergraduate students, will be awarded for the regular academic year (fall and spring
semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through the fellowship
office of the university in which the recipient is enrolled for study in the United States. Study
must be carried out only in the United States and all funds must be expended only within this
country. DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international
students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States.
Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation in or about June 2016 and
undergraduates entering their senior year (will receive bachelors degree in June 2016)
are eligible for consideration. Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for
consideration. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. Deadline:
January 31st
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
http://faa.illinois.edu/kate_neal_kinley_memorial_fellowship
Three major fellowships will be awarded. One up to $20,000 in any field of music, one of up
to $20,000 in architectural design and history, arA. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarshipcat
and design, theatre, dance, or instrumental or vocal music and one of up to $9,000 in art,
architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning.The
fellowships are to be used by the recipients toward defraying the expenses of advanced study
in the United States or abroad. The fellowships are open to graduates of the College of Fine
and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to graduates of similar
institutions of equal educational standing whose principal or major studies have been in the
fields of art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, and urban and regional
planning. Deadline: December
Kosciuszko Foundation
http://www.thekf.org/kf/scholarships/Scholarships_for_Undergrads/
The Kosciuszko Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for
a special tuition scholarship program for undergraduate students of Polish descent. A $2,000
scholarship will be offered to 30 promising undergraduate students studying in the USA and
pursuing degrees at the intersection of media, communication, political science, social studies,
law and administration. Students seeking careers in media, government, and public affairs are
particularly encouraged to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen of Polish descent or a Polish citizen with
permanent residency status in the U.S. Deadlines variable.
The Li Foundation, Inc. Student Scholar Grants
http://lifoundation.org/programs.html
Since 1944, the Li Foundation has provided financial aid to hundreds of outstanding Chinese
scholars. The Foundation works with top level Universities and Institutions in the United States
and China to establish a variety of quality programs. In every case, Li scholars are selected by
the host institutions using a rigorous process involving a selection committee. NOTE: The Li
Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals. Grants vary by discipline, but only
fund graduate level students.Deadlines variable.
Leader of the Pack Scholarships
http://csleps.dasa.ncsu.edu/leadership/leader-pack
Provides funding for students who completed two semesters at NCSU and intend to remain
there. Applicants must also be recognized by their community as leaders. Deadline: September
20th
MacDowell Colony Residencies
http://www.macdowellcolony.org/index.html
250 fellowships to artists in seven disciplines (architecture, music composition, film and
video, interdisciplinary art, theatre, visual art, and literature). Applicants who are in a degree
program as of the date of application are ineligible for a residency and therefore cannot apply.
Residents receive room, board, and exclusive use of one of the 32 studios on the property.
Deadlines: mid-September (winter/spring), mid January (summer), mid April (fall)
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Grants
http://www.mmmf-grants.org/
Awards five to six grants to women from developing countries about $12,000 each year to help
further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and
children in the developing world. Women must be enrolled in accredited universities.
Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program
http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html
$5000 research fellowships for undergraduate students dedicated to scientific research
alongside professional biomedical scientists. International students at US universities are able
to apply. Deadline: February 1st.
Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy
http://www.iwpr.org/about/fellowships
In honor of pioneering feminist economist Mariam K. Chamberlain (MKC), IWPR offers a
fellowship in public policy to a promising scholar each year. Eligible candidates should have
at least a bachelor's degree in a social science discipline (such as sociology, psychology,
education, or public policy), statistics, economics, mathematics or women's studies. There are
no citizenship requirements specified, but you must be able to work in the United States. The
Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow contributes to a variety of research projects to inform policies
affecting women. Responsibilities include: reviewing and compiling literature and information;
collecting, checking and analyzing data; preparing reports and report graphics; fact checking
and editing; and attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings.
Microsoft Scholarships
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx
Various scholarships for undergraduate students interested in computer science and related
technical disciplines. One year award for students attending institutions in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico, required that the student complete a salaried summer internship.
Deadline: January 31st
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships
http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships
NABJ awards scholarships annually to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in
journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $2,500. All applications must be submitted online
by the specified deadline. Student members of NABJ, foreign or American born, currently
attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are
candidates for graduate school are eligible for up to $2,500 per year. Deadline: March 21nd
Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
http://www.oscars.org/nicholl
Each year up to five $30,000 fellowships are awarded to new screenwriters. Each entry
screenplay – an original feature film screenplay of 90 – 120 pages – must be an original
work in English and may be by no more than two authors. Stage plays, translations, and
adaptations are ineligible. This fellowship is open to undergraduates, M.F.A. students, or
alumni who writes in English and has not earned more than $5,000 writing fictional work for
film or television. Deadline: May 1
The Norway-America Association
http://www.noram.no/?lid=44
The Norway-America Association (NORAM) is an non-profit organization that since 1919
has helped Norwegian students to study in North-America, and American students to study
in Norway. NORAM awards approximately five scholarships for Americans students who will
attend graduate school or do PhD research here. Applicants must be members of the NorwayAmerica Association (NAA) and must have completed a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
Award amounts range from $ 2,000 to $20,000. Deadline: January
Onassis Foundation Scholarships
http://www.onassis.gr/en/scholarships-greeks.php
Offers scholarships for Greek graduate for postgraduate and doctoral studies outside of
Greece. Offers research grants and educational scholarships in the Humanistic Sciences,
Political Science, Law and Economics, Architecture, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre,
Photography, Cinema. Deadline: late January.
Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships
http://www.educoas.org/portal/en/oasbecas/types.aspx?culture=en&navid=44
This organization offers general scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. All
applications must be submitted through the corresponding National Liaison Office in your
country. OAS academic scholarships are awarded for no more than two years of full-time
studies at any university in an OAS member state, with the exception of the applicant’s
sponsoring country. Deadlines: vary by member state
Paul and Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowship for New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org/
For seniors or recent graduates to pursue up to two years of graduate study in any field and in
any advanced degree- granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to $25,000
in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support for each year of graduate study
supported, a total of as much as $90,000. The program is intended to support individuals
who will continue to regard the U.S. as their principal residence and focus of national identity.
This fellowship is eligible to people who fall into one of the following categories: naturalized
US citizen; will have a valid green card by the application deadline; US citizen by birth but
neither of your parents were US citizens at the times of their births; born outside of the US
and adopted by American parents or awarded US citizenship as a result of your adoption;
you have granted deferred action under the government’s Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) program. Deadline: November 8th
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies
The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides scholarships for
selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded
according to individual needs.
Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship
http://www.usip.org/fellows/scholars.html
The JR Program for International Peace awards Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowships to
students enrolled in U.S. universities who are researching and writing doctoral dissertations
on topics related to international conflict management and peacebuilding. Proposals from all
disciplines are welcome. Deadline: December 13
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships
http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Awards/Fellowship.html
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards fifty-one Fellowships of $5,000 each
and six at $15,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study.
Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants
to compete for the Society-wide awards. To be eligible, you must be an active member of Phi
Kappa Phi or have accepted membership by June 30 of the year in which you are applying.
You must also have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program of
study for the current academic year. Accredited international institutions are acceptable, and
international students can apply. Deadline: varies by local chapter
Phillips Exeter Academy Fellowships & Internships
http://www.exeter.edu/about_us/171_262.aspx
Phillips Exeter Academy is a co-educational residential school serving 1000 students in
grades 9 through 12, and even post-graduate level. The school offers one-year internships
that vary depending on need of the institution. The three fellowships offered are the
Dissertation Year Fellowships, Writer in Residence (George Bennett Fellowship), and the
John and Elizabeth Phillips Fellowships.
Rhodes Scholarships for Non-U.S. Citizens
http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/about/rhodes-countries#http://
www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/about/rhodes-countries
1-3 years of study at Oxford University for citizens of Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda,
Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean and Jamaica, Germany, Hong Kong, India Kenya,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and
Zimbabwe. Deadline: Early October.
Rotalia Foundation
http://www.rotalia.ee/et.html
The primary goal of this foundation is to provide financial support to various activities
associated with Rotalia, such as academic scholarships, travel grants, and to support
Rotalia’s publications, libraries, archives, conferences and sporting events. Scholarships
and research grants for individuals in the U.S. and abroad who read, speak, and understand
Estonian. Grants are given at all levels – undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and for
research. The foundation is particularly interested in supporting qualified individuals in the
U.S. to study in Estonia, and individuals in Estonia to study in the U.S. For more information,
contact Rotalia by phone (+372 7 343 970) or by [email protected].
Rotary Peace Scholarships
https://www.rotary.org/en
Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace,
and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through
service activities. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public
administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related
field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. Proficiency in
English is required, and proficiency in a second language is recommended. Deadline: May
Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award
http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/about_us/award.asp
Stipend of $15,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public one year of service
anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public
service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
Deadline: January 18th
Smithsonian Fellowships
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/
Unless noted otherwise, all Smithsonian fellowships (graduate, pre-doctoral, post-doctoral,
senior) opportunities are open to non-US citizens. Applicants are evaluated on their academic
standing, scholarly qualifications, experiences, the quality of the research project or study
proposed and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and programs. Deadlines
variable.
Society of Women Engineers’s New Faces of Engineering - Collegiate Edition
http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/scholarships/brochure.aspx
This award recognizes the best and the brightest 3rd, 4th, and 5th year engineering students,
who academic successes and experiences in the engineering field have positioned them to
make an impact. Deadline: November
South East Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) Tuition Fellowships
http://seassi.wisc.edu/Admission/tf.htm
United States and international students can apply for SEASSI’s tuition scholarships to reduce
the fees of the summer institute. FLAS funding can also be used to pay for the summer
institute. SEASSI offers course instruction in Burmese, Hmong, Javanese, Indonesian, Khmer,
Lao, Tagalog, Thai and Vietnamese. The majority of these scholarships are awarded to
graduate students, but outstanding undergraduates and professionals are encouraged to
apply. Deadline: April 1st
South Pacific and East Timor Scholarship Programs
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-study/us-southpacific-scholarship
The United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program, authorized by the U.S. Congress and
funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State,
is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for Master’s
degree study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in fields that are directly relevant to the
development needs of Pacific island countries. Professional degrees (law, architecture,
medicine) are not funded. Individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the United
States, are not eligible. U.S. non-citizens and U.S. permanent residents are also not eligible.
All scholarship recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange
Visitor (J-1 visa) program. Deadline: February 2.
Statens Lanekasse for Utdanning
http://www.lanekassen.no/Toppmeny/Languages/
Provides educational grants and loans for Norwegian students abroad. Citizens of an EEA
or EFTA country who have accrued rights in Norway are also eligible. Normally, grants
are only given to people who have a consecutive period of at least two years of residency in
Norway during the five years before the education begins. Applicants must be in at least their
sophomore year of undergraduate study. Apply for funding as soon as you get accepted to
your desired program of study.
Student Academy Awards
http://www.oscars.org/saa/
The Student Academy Awards is a national student film competition conducted by the
Academy and the Academy Foundation. Each year 500 college and university film students
from all over the United States compete for awards and cash grants, with films being judged in
four categories: Animation, Documentary, Narrative, and Alternative. Film students outside the
United States are honored as well. Deadline: June
Studenica Foundation
http://www.en-studenica.org/scholarships.html
The Studenica Foundation was established by Serbs from America with the goal of helping
the education of young talents from the Motherland. Scholarships granted to students from
state universities in Serbia are only for those who are in their last two years of undergraduate
studies. Master degree students may also apply but priority is given to undergraduate
students. Deadline: December
The Sweden-American Foundation
http://sweamfo.se/
Awards approximately 40 fellowships for graduate, postgraduate and post-doc studies in the
U.S. and Canada. Only Swedish citizens with a completed undergraduate degree are eligible
to apply. Every year, the Sweden-America Foundation awards approximately 40 fellowships
for Graduate, Postgraduate and Post Doc Studies in the United States and Canada. Deadline:
September 13th.
Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Scholarships
http://www.sbsny.org/sbs_scholarships.html
Merit based awards for study at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels both in
the U.S. and abroad. To be eligible, the applicant must be or have parents who are Swiss
nationals. Applicants for Pellegrini and Zimmerman scholarships and the OSA award must
be residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Delaware. Applicants
for Medicus grants for study in Switzerland must reside in the United States. Deadline: March
31st.
Swiss Friends of the USA
http://www.sfusa.ch/
The Company Swiss-American Society awards per year CHF 15'000-20'000 on scholarship
contributions. These contributions are intended as a funding supplement and be in 5-7
candidates who are either Swiss or have long ties with Switzerland. This scholarship is
oriented to those who want to continue their education in the United States with the goal of a
university degree.
Tavitian Foundation, Inc.
http://tavitianfoundation.org/project/supporting-educational-opportunities-for-armenians/
Scholarships primarily to individuals who are natural or adoptive children, grandchildren,
or great-grandchildren of an Armenian or Eastern European parent, grandparent, or greatgrandparent. Recipients may use their award at any approved institution for any course of
study. Recipients are called upon to make non-binding moral commitment to assist needy
students in the future, if they are ever in the position to do so. Recipients are selected on the
basis of standardized test scores, financial need, and personal interviews, and connections
with people connected to this foundation.
T&T Researchers Fellowship — Inventing the Science Behind the Service
http://www.research.att.com/internships?fbid=AiNd0if4kOW
Each summer, research interns from universities all over the US come to AT&T Labs
Research for 10 weeks to work with AT&T Researchers on exciting, real-world research
projects. Candidates are typically graduate students but advanced undergraduates will also be
considered in exceptional cases. This fellowship offers three-year fellowships to outstanding
underrepresented minority and women students pursuing PhD studies in computing and
communications fields. US Citizenship or residence is NOT a requirement, but students must
have a US social security number.
UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowship Programme Fellowships
http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.phpURL_ID=14635&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Young researchers with advanced degrees (M.A., M.Sc. or equivalent) from developing
countries majoring in one of our areas: environment, intercultural dialogue, information and
communication technologies, and peaceful conflict solution. Deadline: January 16.
Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice
http://www.familiesusa.org/fellowships/the-villers-fellowship.html
Candidates applying for the one year Villers Fellowship ($38,000 annual salary) must
demonstrate a commitment to social and health care justice advocacy following their year of
hands-on experience as a fellow. In order to be considered, applicants must be authorized to
work in the United States. Deadline: January 20th
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Vacation [Summer] Placements
http://www.sanger.ac.uk/workstudy/placements/
The Vacation Scholarship is intended to provide promising undergraduates with 'handson' experience of research during the summer vacation and to encourage them to consider
a career in research. This fellowship is only open to EU students or any student at a UK
university who is eligible to work full-time in the UK. Deadlines variable.
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of
social justice through participation in health care advocacy work that focuses on the unique
challenges facing many communities of color. In order to be considered, applicants must be
authorized to work in the United States. Deadlines: January 31st
Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Women’s Studies
http://woodrow.org/fellowships/womens-studies/
The Woodrow Wilson Women's Studies program, the only national fellowship for doctoral
work on issues of women and gender, supports dissertation writing for Ph.D. candidates in
the humanities and social sciences doing interdisciplinary and original work on these issues.
Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the United States. Deadline: October
15th
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/
Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in the fine or commercial arts, design
or architecture, and plan to enter a career in the creative professions. Applicants must be
citizens of the United States or be in possession of a Green Card. Deadline: March 27
Scholarship Databases:
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International Education Financial Aid, http://www.iefa.org/
International Scholarship Search, http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) NextOpp Search Engine, https://
www.chcinextopp.net/
Undocumented Students - 1,000 Degrees, http://www.10000degrees.org/students/
scholarships/undocumented-students/
Act on a Dream at Harvard Scholarship Search Engine, http://www.actonadream.org/
resources/scholarships/
Undocumented/Immigrant Scholarship List, http://nau.edu/National-InternationalScholarships-Fellowships/Other-Major-Scholarships/Undocumented-Students/
UNCF Scholarships and Grants, https://scholarships.uncf.org/
University of Maryland 2013-2015 National Directory of Scholarships, Internships,
and Fellowships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students, http://
www.aast.umd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2013-2015-Scholarship-DirectoryWeb.pdf
Open Society Institute (OSI) Individual Fellowships and Scholarships, http://
www.soros.org/grants