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External Fellowships

This list of external fellowships is sorted by geographic region. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and that fellowship information is subject to change. We encourage applicants to

do their own research in addition to this list.

North America

American Association of University Women (AAUW): Community Action Grants: works towards advancing educational and professional opportunities for WOMEN in the US http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm

American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Research Training Fellowship: federally funded training program for ethnic and racial MINORITY researchers and service providers. http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/index.aspx

American Research Center in Egypt, Inc. Fellowships: US CITIZENSHIP required http://arce.org/grants/fellowships/funded

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: for students who have received their PhD degree after June 2013 http://www.wesleyan.edu/humanities/fellowships/mellon.html

Gates Millennium Scholars Initiative (continuing funding only): works towards reducing financial barriers for MINORITY students with high academic and leadership promise http://www.gmsp.org/gates-millennium-scholars-program/

Josephine De Kármán Fellowship: http://www.dekarman.org

Kosciusko Foundation, Inc: graduate and undergraduate level scholarships for AMERICANS OF POLISH DESCENT http://www.thekf.org/scholarships/about/

Albert Gallatin Fellowship Program: provides a stipend of $26,000 (US) for the academic year, a fund of $1,500 (US) to cover additional research-related expenses and one trans-Atlantic return trip. USA CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS enrolled in a US doctoral institution are eligible. http://graduateinstitute.ch/files/live/sites/iheid/files/sites/students/scholarships/Gallatin-Fellowship.pdf

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) National Society: American Indian Scholarship: awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, or sex, all applicants must be US CITIZENS and must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the USA http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

Educational Testing Services’ Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students: offers programs for scholars who are enrolled in doctoral programs in the field of educational research, assessment and related fields, and who are interested in research opportunities. http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships/

Harry Frank Guggenheim: Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships: sponsors scholarly research on violence, aggression, and dominance. http://www.hfg.org/

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program: http://www.truman.gov/

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Hawaii Community Foundation: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: Mary Murphy Graduate Scholarship: http://www.centurycitydst.org/#!programs/vstc4=scholarships

James Madison Fellowship Program: for individuals who want to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level http://www.jamesmadison.com/

Nahum Goldman Fellowship: for young men and women between the ages of 25-40 who demonstrate motivation and interest in Jewish learning and living, capacity for individual growth, professional and communal achievements, and leadership potential http://ngfp.org/upcoming-fellowship

Sigma Xi: Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR): awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering https://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/grants-in-aid

U.S. Institute of Peace: want to increase the breadth and depth of the Institute’s work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations https://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students (Summer): based on academic excellence and need and is open to both undergraduate and graduate STUDENTS OF COLOR http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship: http://www.afb.org/info_document_view.asp?documentid=1842

American Psychological Association Student Travel Award: the purpose of this award program is to help psychology graduate students travel to the annual APA convention to present their research http://www.apa.org/about/awards/scidir-stutrav.aspx

Advanced Fellowship for Research: Fellowships support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/fellowships.html

American Statistical Association: The Richard A. Freund International Scholarship: for graduate study of the theory and application of quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, and total quality management covering engineering, statistical management, and behavioral foundations of those fields. http://www.asq.org/about-asq/awards/freundscholar.html

Armenian International Women’s Association Scholarships: awarded to full-time FEMALE STUDENTS OF ARMENDIAN DESCENT attending accredited colleges or universities http://aiwainternational.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=616355&module_id=243124

Postdoctoral Research Training Program in Special Education: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/2012_84324B.pdf

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships For Mental Health Journalism: https://www.cartercenter.org/health/mental_health/fellowships/index.html

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Applied Social Issues Internship Program: http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=482

American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Research Training Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ncer_rfas/stateandlocal.asp

Fellowship Psychology Summer Institute (PSI): provides educational, professional development and mentoring experiences to advanced doctoral students of psychology and psychologists who

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are in the early stage of their careers. http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/institute/index.aspx

Byron Hanke Fellowship Community Associations Institute: awarded to graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management, and governance of common interest communities and their community associations. http://cairf.org/scholarships/hanke.aspx

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Clara Mayo Grants http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=594&parentID=475

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Grants-In-Aid Program (Spring): http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=482

Special Education Research Programs Cognition and Student Learning in Special Education (June Competition): http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ncser_progs.asp

Statistical and Research Methodology in Education: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ncer_rfas/methodology.asp

Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program: geared towards young scholar-practitioners interested in strengthening community philanthropy and building capacity in local third-sector institutions. http://www.philanthropy.org/programs/intnl_fellows_program.html

The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation (ELA) Scholarship: offers scholarships to WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES who are currently pursuing graduate degrees. http://www.apa.org/about/awards/elafi-grad.aspx

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): The Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize: http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=482

Leakey Foundation: Research Grants (spring session) http://www.leakeyfoundation.org

Postdoctoral Research Training Program in the Education Sciences: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ncer_rfas/postdoc_training.asp

Special Education Research and Development Centers: http://ies.ed.gov/funding/pdf/2012_84324C.pdf

Special Education Research Programs Cognition and Student Learning in Special Education (September Competition): http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ncser_progs.asp

Education Research Programs: Early Learning Programs and Policies : http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ncer_progs.asp

Social Science Research Council: share a common commitment to improving conditions for social science knowledge production worldwide. http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/

American Association of School Administrators: Educational Administration Scholarship Award (must be nominated): http://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=3402

Getty Education Institute for the Arts: Research Grants for Scholars: for established scholars, or writers who have attained distinction in their fields. http://www.getty.edu/grants/research/scholars/index.html

National Academy of Education Dissertation Fellowship Program: www.naeducation.org

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Clara Mayo Grants http://www.spssi.org/

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI): Grants-In-Aid Program (Fall): http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=482

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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Scholarship Programs: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/

Tinker Foundation, Inc: Field Research Grant: provides funds for travel to and within Latin America to conduct pre-dissertation research. http://www.tinker.org/content/field-research-grants

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation: Dissertation Fellowships in Women's Studies: must be enrolled in a graduate school in the USA, expect to complete the PhD by 2018, and write on issues related to women, gender, women’s studies or feminist/gender/LGBTQ theory. http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies

American Educational Research Association (AERA) Minority Fellowship Program: targeted for members of MINORITY groups http://www.aera.net/ProfessionalOpportunitiesFunding/FundingOpportunities/AERAMinorityFellowshipProgram/tabid/10243/Default.aspx

American-Scandinavian Foundation: Grants and Fellowships: http://www.amscan.org/fellowships_grants.html

Critical Language Scholarship: a fully funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for AMERICAN undergraduate and graduate students. http://clscholarship.org/

The Erskine A. Peters Dissertation Year Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_046607

Japan Foundation: Fellowship Program (for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents): http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html

Social Science Research Council: Mellon Mays Predoctoral Research Grants: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/mellon-mays-predoctoral-research-grants/

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants: provides funding for WOMEN who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or reenter the workforce. http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/career-development-grants/

American Association of University Women International Fellowships: supports WOMEN scholars who are completing dissertations, planning research leave from accredited institutions, or preparing research for publication. http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellows_directory/

Mellon Fellowships for Dissertation Research in Original Sources: dissertation research in the humanities or related social sciences. http://www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellon.html

Newberry Library Fellowship (short-term): http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/special.html

American Indian Graduate Center: must be able to demonstrate financial need and be of NATIVE AMERICAN descent. http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/

PEO Projects and Philanthropies: : http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies

Association on American-Indian Affairs, Sequoyah Graduate Fellowship: must be of NATIVE AMERICAN descent. http://www.indian-affairs.org/

Intercollegiate Studies Institute: those attending pre-professional (medical, law, business, etc) programs are ineligible. http://home.isi.org/programs/fellowships

BPW Foundation Career Advancement Scholarships: must be WOMEN, 25 years of age or older who are within two years of completing their bachelor’s degree and pursuing a bachelor’s

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degree from an accredited institution in STEM. http://bpwfoundation.org/bpw-in-your-community/career-advancement-scholarship/

Hispanic Women’s Council Scholarship: provide academic scholarships and mentorship to HISPANIC WOMEN who are residents of NEW MEXICO. http://www.nmhwc.com/scholarship.html

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-dissertation-fellowshipaward/

JVS Scholarship Program: available to JEWISH students whose primary residence is in LOS ANGELES with NEED-BASED financial aid. http://www.jvsla.org/programs-and-services/jvs-scholarship-program

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

Osage Nation Scholarship: available to OSAGE students pursuing post-secondary education. https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/what-we-do/education-department/education-scholarship

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC): The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada administers numerous scholarship programs on behalf of the federal government, domestic and foreign agencies and private sector companies. The site consists of a list of scholarships, some of which may be pertinent. http://www.aucc.ca/scholarships

Canadian Federation of University Women: Several fellowships and awards for women of Canadian citizenship, or holding landed immigrant status for one year prior to submitting application. www.cfuw.org

Canadian Higher Education Loan Program (CanHELP): Designed to assist Canadian citizens who are studying at colleges and universities in the United States or abroad. http://www.internationalstudentloan.com/canadian_student

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: Please see the Fulbright website for information about Fulbright opportunities for non-U.S. students who attend graduate schools in U.S Programs. Program eligibility and application requirements differ for each country. You must apply from your home country. See the website of the Institute of International Education for information about your country’s program and how to contact the Fulbright Commission there. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

International Council for Canadian Studies: Graduate student scholarships available for those in the social sciences or humanities who are in the process of preparing a graduate thesis or doctoral dissertation on Canada. Scholarships are intended to enable successful candidates to spend 4-6 weeks study at a Canadian university. http://www.iccs-ciec.ca

Western Europe

The American-Scandinavian Foundation: Awards for national of DENMARK, FINLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY, AND SWEDEN to undertake graduate study or research programs in the USA. http://www.amscan.org/

The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation: Scholarships for SWEDISH researchers. http://www.rj.se/

Belgian American Educational Foundation, Inc.: Scholarships for study or research for BELGIAN students. Fellows are expected to stay for a full academic year (nine months) to study at a US

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institution or for on year (twelve months) to do research at a research institution. http://www.baef.be/

British Universities North America Club (BUNAC): The BEST (BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust) scholarship. The scholarships are open to UK passport holders who are currently or, have been within the last five years inclusive, in full-time tertiary education at a UK university or college. The intention of the scholarships is to fund those people who intend to undertake postgraduate study in North America. http://www.bunac.org/uk/awards

The Denmark-America Foundation [Danmark-Amerika Fondet]: Kauffmann Fund, Lassen Fund, Lorenzen Fund and other awards for DANISH nationals to undertake study or research programs in the US http://www.daf-fulb.dk

The Finland Foundation: For citizens of FINLAND who have been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning. Submit application by the deadline February 1. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate (sophomore or higher) and graduate study and enrolled as a full time student, maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 in post secondary studies. Students studying subjects related to Finnish culture receive special consideration. Consideration is also given for demonstrated need. Individual scholarships in the past have generally been in the $500-$3,000 range. http://www.finlandiafoundation.org

Finnish Center for International Mobility (CIMO) Several international exchange programs for FINNISH nationals. www.cimo.fi

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: The Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or doctoral study at U.S. universities. Program eligibility and application requirements differ by country, and applicants must apply from their home countries, generally more than one year in advance. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

Fundacion "la Caixa": http://obrasocial.lacaixa.es/

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Exchange fellowships, grants, scholarships and internships for GERMAN nationals http://www.daad.de/

The Italian Student Loan Fund: Gives financial support to ITALIAN graduate students who wish to attend American universities in order to obtain a master’s degree or a Ph.D. Applicants may request financing to a maximum of Euro 15,000,00. http://www.fondostudentiitaliani.it/bulletin.htm

The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF): The NAF provides fellowships to DUTCH graduate students for an academic year of study and/or research in the United States. http://www.thenaf.org/3education.htm

The Norway-America Association [Norge-Amerika Foreningen]: Several awards for NORWEGIAN nationals to undertake study or research programs in the USA. http://www.noram.no/

Onassis Foundation Scholarships: Scholarships for GREEK graduate students http://www.onassis.gr/english/scholars/index.html

Pedro Barrie de la Maza Foundation Scholarship: Scholarship program for graduate students, who are SPANISH citizens residing in Galicia (or who are of Galician descent). http://www.fbarrie.org/fundacion/ingles/home.htm or http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?Section=Education&Template=/Activity/ActivityDisplay.cfm&activityid=37

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Sons of Norway Foundation: King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund for NORWEGIAN citizens to study in the USA. www.sofn.com/

Statens Lanekasse for Utdanning: State Educational Loan Fund for NORWEGIANS to study abroad. http://www.lanekassen.no/

The Sweden-America Foundation [Sverige-Amerika Stiftelsen]: Awards for SWEDISH nationals to undertake graduate study or research programs in the USA. http://www.sweamfo.se/

Swiss Friends of the USA: http://www.sfusa.ch/

Eastern & Central Europe

Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU): AGBU Education Loan Program in the U.S. (formerly, AGBU Graduate Fellowship program in the U.S.) For full-time students of ARMENIAN heritage pursuing a master’s degree in Education Administration at highly competitive colleges/universities. http://www.agbu.org/

Armenian Students Association of America, Inc.: Applicants must be of ARMENIAN descent, must be full-time student attending a four year accredited college or university in the US; demonstrate financial need, have good academic performance and participate in extracurricular activities. http://www.asainc.org/national/index.shtml

Cyril and Methodius International Foundation: Support for BULGARIAN undergraduate and graduate students for individual educational projects. www.cmfnd.org

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: Please see the Fulbright website for information about Fulbright opportunities for non-U.S. students who attend graduate schools in U.S Programs. Program eligibility and application requirements differ for each country. You must apply from your home country. See the website of the Institute of International Education for information about your country’s program and how to contact the Fulbright Commission there. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX): IREX offers a range of professional, scholarly research, and small grant opportunities for international individuals. http://www.irex.org

Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc: Grants for research and study for POLISH nationals who have earned a masters degree and who are continuing graduate students http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDScholarships.html

National Academic Foundation: Grants in all fields of study for students who are BULGARIAN citizens. Partial funding aimed at contributing toward tuition and/or living expenses, books, etc. http://www.geology.bas.bg/acadnet.html

Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network: Regional Scholarship Programs fund a variety of graduate and undergraduate academic programs. Primary focus is on social sciences and humanities. Some yearly variation. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship

Middle East, Near East & Africa

Africa-America Institute: Administers several scholarship programs for African students. Deadlines vary with program. http://www.aaionline.org/

African Studies Centre, Leiden, Master’s Thesis Award: This annual award has been set up by the African Studies Centre in Leiden, the Netherlands and will be presented to a student whose

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Master's thesis has been completed at a university in Africa or the Netherlands on the basis of research related to Africa. http://asc.leidenuniv.nl Deadline: April/May

African Research Scholar Program: The United States Embassy in Tanzania invites applications for the United States government's Fulbright African

Research Scholar Program (ASRSP) from qualified Tanzanians. The Fulbright ASRSP consists of two programs: the Senior Research Scholars grant and the second for Professional Development Grants. Applicants must have excellent command of English and be Tanzanian citizens currently working in Tanzania. Applicants should have approval from their home institution. http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/arsp.html Deadline: June

Aga Khan Foundation: The Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships yearly for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. At present these countries are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada. Priority is given to requests for Master's level courses. http://www.akdn.org Deadline: March

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: Please see the Fulbright website for information about Fulbright opportunities for non-U.S. students who attend graduate schools in U.S Programs. Program eligibility and application requirements differ for each country. You must apply from your home country. See the website of the Institute of International Education for information about your country’s program and how to contact the Fulbright Commission there. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/ Deadlines vary by country

Aga Khan Foundation: The Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships yearly for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. At present, these are BANGLADESH, INDIA, PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, TAJIKISTAN, SYRIA, KENYA, TAZANIA, UGANDA, MOZAMBIQUE, MADAGASCAR, FRANCE, PORTUGAL, UK, USA, and CANADA. Priority is given to requests for Master's level courses. http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp

American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine: Scholarships and grants for the writing of books, papers, doctoral theses and research programs. For PALESTINIAN students living in the United States http://www.afrp.org/

American Research Center in Egypt, Inc.: ARCE Fellowships for EGYPTIAN graduate students registered in US universities, to conduct research in Egypt on topics related to the country’s development. www.arce.org http://arce.toolboxstudios.com/grants/fellowships/overview

AMIDEAST: Education, information and development assistance programs http://www.amideast.org

Arab American Institute: Various scholarships for students of ARABIC descent http://www.aaiusa.org/

Arab Student Aid International: For ARAB students, some scholarship availability, also interest free loans http://www.arabstudentaid.org

Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU): AGBU Education Loan Program in the U.S. (formerly, AGBU Graduate Fellowship program in the U.S.) For full-time students of ARMENIAN heritage studying at highly competitive colleges/universities. The AGBU offers interest-free loans to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in most competitive colleges and universities in the United States. Students must start repayment of their loans one year

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after graduating or leaving school. Awards are in the range of $2,500-7,500. http://www.agbu.org/

Armenian Students Association of America, Inc.: Applicants must be of ARMENIAN descent, must be full-time student attending a four year accredited college or university in the US; demonstrate financial need, have good academic performance and participate in extracurricular activities. http://www.asainc.org/national/index.shtml

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: Please see the Fulbright website for information about Fulbright opportunities for non-U.S. students who attend graduate schools in U.S Programs. Program eligibility and application requirements differ for each country. You must apply from your home country. See the website of the Institute of International Education for information about your country’s program and how to contact the Fulbright Commission there. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

Hariri Foundation: Loans for LEBANESE and other ARAB citizens studying in the US http://www.hariri-foundation.org.lb/

National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR): Support for full time students of ARMENIAN descent http://www.agbu.org/

Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network: Regional Scholarship Programs fund a variety of graduate and undergraduate academic programs. Primary focus is on social sciences and humanities. Some yearly variation. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship

Priva Danismanlik Hizmetleri A.S.: Two year scholarships for TURKISH students. No website – tel 90-312-427-1913

Asia & South Pacific

Aga Khan Foundation: The Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships yearly for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. At present, these are BANGLADESH, INDIA< PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, TAJIKISTAN, SYRIA, KENYA, TAZANIA, UGANDA, MOZAMBIQUE, MADAGASCAR, FRANCE, PORTUGAL, UK, USA, and CANADA. Priority is given to requests for Master's level courses. http://www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp

China Times Cultural Foundation: Applicants must be doctoral candidates, in humanities or social sciences, with an approved dissertation prospectus. Enrollment at a University in the U.S. or Canada required. For students from CHINA. E-mail: ctcfmail@yahoo.com P.O. Box 521234, Flushing, NY 11352, Tel: 718-460-4900

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: Please see the Fulbright website for information about Fulbright opportunities for non-U.S. students who attend graduate schools in U.S Programs. Program eligibility and application requirements differ for each country. You must apply from your home country. See the website of the Institute of International Education for information about your country’s program and how to contact the Fulbright Commission there. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

Grantsearch Australia: Listing of various grants, scholarships, and fellowships for AUSTRALIAN students http://www.grantsearch.com.au/index.html

The Inlaks Foundation: Scholarships are open to all Indian citizens below 30 years of age on the first of July in the year of application who hold a good degree from a recognized university and

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are resident in India at the time of application. Prior admission to a top rank institution is absolutely essential. For students from INDIA. http://www.inlaksfoundation.org/

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies: Scholarships for students to study abroad in the fields of humanities and social sciences. For students from KOREA. http://www.kfas.or.kr/

LearninUSA: This Washington D.C. based corporation that provides educational services to Chinese and international students who are interested in studying in the US. Several scholarships mentioned, though not all pertinent for graduate study. Note this is a mailing list. For students from CHINA. http://www.learninusa.com/

New Zealand Federation of University Women, Inc.: For any graduate who has resided in NEW ZEALAND for at least 5 years prior to application or is a graduate of a New Zealand university. http://www.nzfgw.org.nz/ftaward.htm

New Zealand Vice Chancellor’s Committee: Several scholarships for NEW ZEALAND citizens. http://www.nzvcc.ac.nz/scholarships

Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network: The Open Society Institute Regional Scholarship Programs fund a variety of graduate and undergraduate academic programs. Primary focus is on social sciences and humanities, with some yearly variation. For students from BURMA. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/supplementary_burma/guidelines

Overseas Training Office (OTO): A division of the National Development Planning Agency Scholarships for Indonesian governmental employees, recent university graduates or members of non-governmental organizations. Availability of scholarships varies with year. For students from INDONESIA. http://www.bappenas.go.id/

Prospect Burma: Scholarships for students who have a good academic record, who can demonstrate financial need and who intend eventually to return to Burma to help the democratic rebuilding of the country. For students from BURMA. http://www.prospectburma.org

The Tibet Fund: Offering scholarships and cultural exchange programs to Tibetan students. http://www.tibetfund.org/

Latin America & the Caribbean

Asociacion Panamericana de Instituciones de Credito Educativo: http://www.apice.org.co/

Association Venezolano-Americana de Amistad: Information on scholarships available for VENEZUELAN nationals http://www.avaa.org

The Bank of Bermuda - Sir John W. Cox University Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies: Preference to BERMUDIANS under 30 years of age to study abroad. http://www.bankofbermudafoundation.bm/index.php/scholarships

The Bank of Butterfield - Sir Dudley Spurling Postgraduate Scholarship: BERMUDIAN citizens study abroad for up to 4 years. http://bermudascholarships.com/donor/Butterfield-/65

Bermuda Government: BERMUDIAN citizens might find it helpful to begin a search of government assistance at http://www.bermuda-online.org/

Colfuturo Foundation for the future of Colombia: This non-profit organization provides programs for COLOMBIANS to access educational opportunities at universities anywhere in the world. http://www.colfuturo.org

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Fulbright Program for Foreign Students: The Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or doctoral study at U.S. universities. Program eligibility and application requirements differ by country, and applicants must apply from their home countries, generally more than one year in advance. The U.S. Embassy will help with applications. http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/

Fundacao Aplub de Crédito Educativo: Bolsa Rotativa pos-Graduacao Exterior, scholarship for BRAZILIAN citizens to study in the US http://www.apice.org.co/creditoeducativo-brasil.htm

Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo: Post-Graduate Fellowships for residents of the State of SAO PAULO, BRAZIL to pursue a doctoral degree abroad; restricted to disciplines in which graduate programs in Brazil do not rate “excellent” or “good”. http://www.fapesp.br/

Fundação Estudar: Merit-based scholarship opportunity for BRAZILIAN students with leadership and entrepreneurial profiles www.estudar.org.br

Instituto Chileno Norteamericano: Information for CHILIAN citizens about studying in the US, including intensive English and scholarship information. http://www.norteamericano.cl/

Institute of International Education, Office for Latin America: Provided by the Ford, Hewlett & World Wildlife Foundation for citizens of MEXICO and CENTRAL AMERICAN countries. http://www.iielatinamerica.org/

Organization of American States (OAS): Financial aid may be available through supplementary loans to students who are citizens of OAS MEMBER countries. http://www.oas.org/

All Countries

AAUW American Association of American Women Education Foundation International Fellowships: Awards for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Supplemental grants support community-based projects in the fellow's home country. Application available August 1st. http://www.aauw.org

ACLS/Henry Luce Foundation: Fellowships or grants for undergraduate or graduate work: Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship Program in American Art and the East Asian Archaeology and Early History. http://www.acls.org/fellows.htm Deadline: November and February

ACLS/New York Library Fellowships: Fellowships at Library’s new Center for Scholars and Writers for scholars whose work will benefit from research at the NYPL Humanities and Social Services Library. http://www.acls.org/fellows.htm Deadline: Late September

Aga Khan Foundation: Provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Countries include Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, Syria, Iran. NOTE: The Foundation gives priority to requests for master's level courses. http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html Deadline: March 31.

Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation - International Teacher Education (ITE): Applicants must be single non-U.S. women with no dependents and maintain that status throughout the scholarship period to retain the scholarship. Applicants must be living outside of the United States, and be at least 20 years of age and no more than 35 years of age at the time of the application deadline; http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/public/ite_information.htm Deadline: January 1.

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The Aspen Institute - The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund: For doctoral students interested in undertaking research which will contribute to the knowledge of nonprofit and philanthropic activities, and inform related practice and policy. http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation: Fellowships designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values and implications in all fields of the humanities and social sciences. www.woodrow.org/newcombe Deadline: Early November

Cornell University Graduate Fellowship Database: Information for International Students http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=FOREIGN

Edwise International: Financial aid, funding, visa, and other advice for international students. http://www.edwiseinternational.com/sitehtm/scholarships.htm

Finaid - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid: International Students Information Page. http://www.finaid.org

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP): Opportunities for master’s or doctoral study to individuals from IPF partners; must apply studies to social problems or issues in their own countries and areas of interest to the Ford Foundation. Participating countries: http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/index.cfm http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/index.cfm#elig

Grants Web: General information on various grants. http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfm

Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation: Welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences, and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression, and dominance. Research grants deadline: August 1 Dissertation fellowships deadline: February 1 http://hfg.org/

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program: Brings accomplished mid-career professionals from designated countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Eurasia to the U.S. for a year of study and related professional experiences. Eligibility criteria: undergraduate degree, 5 years of professional experience, demonstrated leadership qualities and record of public service, fluency in English. www.iie.org/pgms/hhh

Inter-American Foundation (IAF): Funds self-help efforts of grassroots groups to improve living conditions of the disadvantaged and excluded, enhance their capacity for decision-making and self-governance, and develop partnerships with the public sector, business and civil society. http://www.iaf.gov

International Federation of University Women (IFUW): Limited number of fellowships and grants to women graduates for short graduate and post-graduate study, research and training projects. Competitions are normally held every two years. http://www.ifuw.org/

International Reading Association: Various research grants/awards in the area of reading literacy learning disabilities, language arts. http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html

International Student Loan Scholarship: Search engine for international students. http://www.iefa.org

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX): Offers a range of professional, scholarly research, and small grant opportunities for international individuals. http://www.irex.org/programs

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Jeanne Humphrey Block Dissertation Award: Grant of up to $5,000 to a woman doctoral student. Proposals should focus on sex and gender differences or some developmental issue of particular concern to girls or women. www.radcliffe.edu/murray Deadline: Mid-April

Johann Jacobs Foundation: The program is specifically designed to help scholars from developing countries in Asia, Africa, Middle and South America, and Eastern Europe. Grants are awarded three times a year. Application: January, May, or September. http://www.jacobsfoundation.org/

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation The Foundation makes grants through four programs in such areas as human and community development and global security and sustainability. http://www.macfound.org/ Deadline: Accepts applications throughout the year.

Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarships: Regular JJ/WBGSP Scholarships: Master’s-level graduate scholarships for studies in economic and social development. Applicants must be citizens of World Bank member countries. (See website for detailed list of eligibility requirements.) Deadline: March 31, 2006 www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTJJWBGSP/0,,contentMDK:20276784~menuPK:551652~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551644,00.html

Josephine de Karman Fellowships: Special consideration will be given to applicants in the humanities and those who have completed qualifying examinations for the doctoral degree. Study must be carried out and all funds expended only in the U.S. www.dekarman.org Deadline: January 31, 2006.

MobilityInternationalUSA: Financial Resources for Non-U.S. Residents: http://www.miusa.org/ncde/financialaid/nonus

NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Financial Aid for Foreign Nationals Studying in the United States. NAFSA does not offer any student funding, but the site provides information about where students can search for financial aid. http://www.nafsa.org/students.sec

Organization of American States: The Agency provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research, and awards for specialized, short-term training at educational institutions and training centers in OAS Member and Observer States. http://www.educoas.org/portal/en/becas/acerca.aspx?culture=en

PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund: The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Deadline: January, 31. http://www.peointernational.org/projects/

Phi Delta Kappa Graduate Fellowships: This program is for Phi Delta Kappa members only. Applicants must be pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree program in educational leadership and must be full-time students during the year of tuition and fee awards. www.pdkintl.org/edfnd/chapprog.htm

Pilot International Foundation 1) PIF/Lifeline Scholarship 2) The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship 3) The Pilot International Foundation Scholarship. Applicants for these scholarships must be preparing for, or already involved in, careers working with people with disabilities/brain related disorders. www.pilotinternational.org/html/foundation/scholar.shtml

Population Council: Awards to doctoral students conducting dissertation research and postdoctoral research on population studies combined with a social science discipline. http://www.popcouncil.org Deadline: Varied throughout the year

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Rockefeller Foundation: Several grants available, organized by themes, cross-theme, Regional Programs and Special Programs (which includes Global Philanthropy, Next Generation Leadership, Population and the Cairo Agenda, Communication for Social Change and Other Grants). Requirements vary. Type in “grants” to the website’s search engine. http://www.rockfound.org

Roothbert Fund, Inc.: Small grants for those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering teaching as a vocation, whose daily actions appear to be prompted by spiritual motives. Must be currently in the U.S. when applying. http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Multi-year ambassadorial and cultural graduate scholarships for study abroad. Students from any country in which there is a Rotary Club are eligible to apply. The intent is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Upon returning, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. Candidates apply through their local clubs, who make their own deadlines. Inquire as early as possible, as the clubs make their own deadlines. http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

Rotary International: Rotary Grants for University Teachers: Program aims to further international understanding and development while strengthening higher education in low-income countries. Grant recipients teach at universities and colleges in developing countries and share their knowledge and expertise. Fields taught should have practical use in the host country. Recipients serve as ambassadors of goodwill through formal and informal appearances at Rotary clubs and other forums as well as through daily experiences with students and colleagues. http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/un_teach/index.html

Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid: Small research grants for graduate students in science engineering and science and technology. Application www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml Deadlines: March 15 and October 15 annually.

Social Science Research Council: Fellowship and grant programs on a wide range of topics, across many different career stages. Most support goes to predissertation, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowships, offered through annual competitions. www.ssrc.org

Soros Foundation Network: Autonomous institutions established in particular countries or regions to initiate and support open society activities – visit link for specific country society. Site provides samples of grants, scholarships, and fellowships awarded in the past. http://www.soros.org/

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues: Various awards and research grants appropriate for graduate-level academic work. www.spssi.org/awards.html

Spencer Foundation: Various research grants and fellowship awards, including dissertation fellowships, for research related to education awarded to doctoral candidates whose dissertation is relevant to the improvement of education. http://www.spencer.org/programs/index.htm

United States Institute of Peace: The Jennings Randolph Program awards Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowships to students at U.S universities researching and writing doctoral dissertations on international conflict and peace. http://www.usip.org/gf.html Deadline: September 15

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Wenner-Gren Foundation: Offers fellowships for pre-doctoral and postdoctoral students in all branches of anthropology and in closely related disciplines concerned with human origins, development and variation. www.wennergren.org

William T. Grant Foundation: Post-doctoral research grants, for study to improve the well-being of children, adolescents and youth. http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation: Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies/

WW Johnson & Johnson Dissertation Fellowships in Women’s Health: http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies/health/purpose.html

OFID Scholarship: applicants must be from a developing country and must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development. http://www.ofid.org/FOCUS-AREAS/Beyond-the-scope/Scholarship-Award

American Association of University Women: awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents. http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/

American Council of Learned Societies: varied criteria. http://www.acls.org/programs/international/

American Statistical Association: varied fellowship programs and grants. http://www.amstat.org/careers/fellowshipsgrants.cfm

Association for Institutional Research: grant competition promoting scholarship on issues related to access, affordability, and value of legal education. http://www.airweb.org/GrantsAndScholarships/Pages/AccessLexInstitute.aspx

The Carter Center: must be currently enrolled master’s degree and doctoral students. http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/internship/index.html

Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange: promotes international contacts and cooperative projects. : http://www.cckf.org.tw/en/grants

Graduate Women International: for WOMEN graduates for postgraduate research, study, and training. http://www.graduatewomen.org/what-we-do/grants-fellowships/

National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201

National Center for Education Research Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training: http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/projects/program.asp?ProgID=16

Education Pioneers Fellowship: must have a bachelor’s degree, two years full time work experience, and authorization to work in the US. http://www.educationpioneers.org/what-we-do/education-pioneers-fellowship

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: must be NOMINATED by US Embassies or Fulbright Commissions. https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship-program

RAND Corporation graduate Student Summer Associate Program: must have two years of graduate work leading to doctorate or professional degree. http://www.rand.org/about/edu_op/fellowships/gsap.html

Foundations

Annie E. Casey Foundation: http://www.aecf.org/

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Business and Professional Women’s Foundation: http://www.bpwfoundation.org/

Carnegie Corporation: http://carnegie.org/

Congressional Black Caucus Fellows Program: http://www.cbcfinc.org

Fogarty Foundation: http://fogartyfoundation.org.au/

The Joyce Foundation: http://www.joycefdn.org/

Lumina Foundation: http://www.luminafoundation.org/

MacArthur Foundation: http://www.macfound.org/

Marguerite Casey Foundation: http://www.caseygrants.org/

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: http://www.rwjf.org/

Schott Black Male Initiative: http://www.schottfoundation.org/funds/black-male-initiative

The Schott Foundation for Public Education: http://schottfoundation.org/

Spencer Foundation: http://www.spencer.org/

Surdna Foundation: http://www.surdna.org/

Tan Kah Kee Foundation: https://www.tkkfoundation.org.sg/

William T. Grant Foundation: http://wtgrantfoundation.org/

Databases

American Psychological Association Fellowships: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/index.aspx

Columbia’s Database Search for External Fellowships: http://gsas.columbia.edu/externalfellowships

Community of Science: http://pivot.cos.com/

Duke online funding databases: https://researchfunding.duke.edu/

EduPASS!: http://www.edupass.org/

Fastweb!: http://www.fastweb.com/

Foundation Directory Online: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/

Grant Forward: http://www.grantforward.com/index

Grants.gov (Federal Grants): http://grants.gov/

Hispanic College Fund: http: https://www.hsf.net/

Institute of International Education: http://www.iie.org/

International Student Organization: http://www.isoa.org/list_scholarships.aspx

National Research and Development Centers: http://ies.ed.gov/ncer/randd/

Online Education Database: http://oedb.org/scholarship/graduate-school

Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Resources: http://www.ppiaprogram.org/links/

Rensselaer External Graduate Fellowships: http://gradoffice.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=8

Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (Report): http://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm

Research Professional: http://www.researchprofessional.com/login.html?loginTarget=%2F

The Rhode Island Foundation:

http://rifoundation.org/scholarships/scholarshipopportunities/tabid/190/default.aspx

Scholarships 4 Development: http://www.scholars4dev.com/

UC Davis External Fellowships:

http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/programs/external_fellowships.cfm?discipline=humanities

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Interest Free Loans

The Bill Raskob Foundation (May Deadline): http://www.billraskob.org/ (this site has links to other

foundations giving grants and loans)

Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education (April Deadline):

http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/

Undergraduates Only

Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship Program:

http://www.bpwfoundation.org/

Texas Association of Developing Colleges - Urban Scholarship Fund: http://www.txadc.org/