International Students

The Office of Fellowships does not monitor the authenticity of these opportunities. These or other opportunities will be explored on a case by case basis.  

Listings and Databases

International Scholarships
Database of international scholarships

Planet Abroad
Scholarships listing for international students

International Education and Financial Aid (IEFA)
An extensive database of study abroad scholarships and grants

IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding
Huge database of study abroad funding opportunities

Graduate & Doctoral Study

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program 
Supports up to 3 years of study towards a masters or doctoral degree for students from select countries and regions to become leaders in their fields, develop their countries economy, and promote social justice worldwide

Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Predoctoral Fellowship Program
Various fellowships offering support for graduate research in history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture and urbanism. Open to U.S. students or students studying in U.S. institutions

KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Discovery Scholarships 
Full tuition, living, educational, and travel expenses for the remainder of your bachelor's degree and full tuition, living, and travel expenses for a master's degree program at KAUST in Saudi Arabia. For students of certain science and engineering fields

American Scandinavian Foundation Awards 
Awards for Scandinavian students or Americans who want to study in Scandinavia

Josephine De Karman Fellowship Trust
Gives $22,000 to PhD candidates and $14,000 to undergraduate seniors to pursue study

Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholar Program
Covers tuition, travel, and costs of living towards master's degrees in the fields of development (such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, etc.) in universities across the world

Undergraduate Study

Microsoft Scholarships
Gives one year's tuition to undergraduates of computer science or related technical fields

Josephine De Karman Fellowship Trust
Gives $20,000 to PhD candidates and $10,000 to undergraduate seniors to pursue study

Policy

Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network Initiatives
Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
A variety of initiatives, grants, scholarships & fellowships available that aim to shape public and international policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
A variety of research opportunities in the social sciences and humanities while interacting with policy makers in Washington and the Woodrow Wilson staff

International Women

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Gives $12,000 to women from developing countries whose studies and future plans aim to benefit women and children in their respective regions

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
Gives $10,000 to international women studying in the U.S. or Canadian graduate schools

American Association of University Women International Fellowships
Gives $18,000, $20,000 or $30,000 for post-baccalaureate study to international women

Contact the Office of Fellowships or the International Student and Scholar Center for more opportunities for international students

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