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Scholarships & Fellowships for International Students
AAMC Financing Your Medical Education https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/aamc-awards
A series of grants and awards honoring individuals in the fields of medical education, research, and community
service. Deadlines vary.
AIA / AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
http://www.aia.org/education/AIAB081881
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) in architecture. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States.
Deadline TBD.
Albright Institute Fellowships http://www.aiar.org/available-fellowships/
A grant of up to $325,000 in fellowships and awards to 32 recipients who will live at the Albright Institute and study
a specific field in archaeology. In addition, 32 Associate Fellows including Senior, Post-Doctoral, and Research
Fellows receive funding from other sources. Deadlines vary.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://listeningandspokenlanguage.org/Tertiary.aspx?id=2102
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.
Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship
https://www.arenastage.org/education/fellows-and-interns/
Individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement. Fellowship
provides a modest stipend and is intended to increase participation of people of color in the arts. Deadline March
(summer); April (season).
Amelia Earhart Fellowships (Zonta International Foundation)
http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/AmeliaEarhartFellowship.aspx
Women of any nationality with a superior academic record and a bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
Fellowships carry a stipend of $10,000; approximately 30 are awarded annually. Deadline November.
American Architectural Foundation and Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship
http://www.soanefoundation.com/fellowship.html
These scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture at a NAAB
accredited program. Fellowship amount is $5,000. Deadline March.
American Association for University Women - International Fellowships
http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/
Full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents; graduate and
postgraduate study is supported The grants provide support for community-based projects that benefit women and
girls in the fellow’s home country. Deadline December.
American Center of Oriental Research Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.asor.org/fellowships/
A series of monetary grants and fellowships based on research within the Asian continent. Fellowships and
Scholarships vary greatly. Deadlines vary.
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Grant
https://aihp.org/awards-grants/grants/
Grants of $2,000 or more annually to a graduate student to reinforce historical investigations of some aspect of
pharmacy. Deadline February.
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American Nuclear Society (ANS) Graduate Scholarships
http://ans.org/honors/scholarships/
A series of scholarships (ranging from $1,000- $5000) to help students complete their post-high school education and
prepare for careers in nuclear science and technology. Applications open November.
American Scandinavian Foundation
http://www.amscan.org/study_in_america_details.html
Available for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden for study or research programs (usually at the
graduate level) in the United States for up to one year. Deadline April.
Armenian Students Association of Americas, Inc.
http://www.asainc.org/national/scholarships.shtml
Full-time students of Armenian ancestry are eligible to apply for scholarships of $500 to $1,500 per year. Applicants
should be able to demonstrate financial need and good academic performance. Deadline March.
Asian Cultural Council
https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/our-programs/how-to-apply
Individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students, and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel, and
creative work in the United States. Deadline November.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program
https://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main
Full scholarships for one to two years for citizens of ADB's developing member countries pursuing postgraduate
studies in development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. Deadlines
vary.
Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD)
http://www.aiard.org/2019-future-leaders-forum.html
Scholarships 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. Deadline March.
Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation
http://www.awis.org/
Graduate fellowships of $1,000 per year for female students enrolled in a behavioral, life, physical, or social science
or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. Deadline January.
Belgian American Education Fund, Inc.
http://www.baef.be/documents/fellowships-for-belgian-citizens.xml?lang=en
B.A.E.F. offers two main types of fellowship in the U.S.A. Fellowships for Graduate Study (9 months., 2 years);
Fellowships for Research (12 months) Deadline October.
The Bibliographical Society of America
http://www.bibsocamer.org/fellows.htm
The BSA funds a number of fellowships designed to promote bibliographical inquiry and research.
Deadline November.
BMI Student Awards
http://bmi.com/foundation/
A series of scholarships for various music and art related fellowships and awards. Some geographical restrictions may
apply. Deadlines vary.
Cambridge Overseas Trust
http://www.cambridgetrusts.org/scholarships/
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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. Deadlines vary.
Campus Compact Awards Programs
http://www.compact.org/initiatives/campus-compact-awards-programs/
Series of scholarship awards based on humanitarianism. Deadlines and award amounts vary.
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
http://www.fcfdu.org/fellowshipsawards.aspx
Support women citizens of Canada. The CFUW Charitable Trust provides funds for a range of post graduate awards
and fellowships to women. Deadlines and award amounts vary.
Canon Collins Educational Trust
http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/
Canon Collins Trust runs scholarship programs in South Africa and the UK. They award scholarships independently
of higher education institutions. The eligibility criteria and value of award vary between the different programs, so
check the guidelines and their frequently asked Questions. Deadlines and award amounts vary.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellow Program
https://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows
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 January.
Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) summer fellowship
https://www.cnup.pitt.edu/phd-program-training/summer-undergraduate-research-program
10-week program in which selected undergraduate students conduct independent research. Student recipients of this
competitive fellowship will receive a stipend of $4,000 and also will be provided housing at no cost in a double-
occupancy dormitory on campus. Deadline February.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Internships
https://www.csis.org/programs/about-us/careers-and-internships/internships
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. Applications accepted through career portal
Charles G. Koch Internship Programs
https://www.charleskochinstitute.org/educational-programs/koch-internship-program/
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) provides an opportunity to blend educational opportunities with meaningful
work experiences. Interns learn about impactful careers in social entrepreneurship. Weekly full-time stipend of
$450.00. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Deadline varies.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
http://woodrow.org/fellowships/newcombe/
Administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, the Newcombe Fellowships fund Ph.D.
candidates in the humanities and social sciences who are writing dissertations on topics involving ethical or religious
values. Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the United States. Deadline November.
Chevening Scholarship Program
http://www.chevening.org/
Three scholarship schemes for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students of non-British citizenry and
from selected countries in any field of study. Aimed at extremely capable individuals who have already made an
impact and are motivated to pursue a career that will take them to a position of leadership within their own country.
Deadlines vary per country.
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Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
https://mirzayanfellow.nas.edu/
Provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the Academies in Washington, DC
learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation.
Stipend of $9,250 during the fellowship period. Deadline varies.
Commonwealth Scholarship
http://www.csfp-online.org/
Eligible for Commonwealth citizens intending to pursue postgraduate study or doctoral study at Commonwealth
universities. Deadlines vary.
Cosmos Club Foundation Grants in Aid to Young Scholars
http://www.cosmosclubfoundation.org/scholars/
The program provides grants to meet specific research needs not covered by other supporting funds, including but not
limited to special supplies, travel, unanticipated expenses that would enhance the work, etc. Specifically excluded are
general financial support, tuition, and living expenses (except in connection with supported travel). Grants not to
exceed $5,000. Applicants must be enrolled at a local Washington-area university. Deadline November.
DAAD Annual Grants
https://www.daad.org/en/
Undergraduate scholarship eligible for foreign nationals attending a US institution for an undergraduate degree to
study in the Federal Republic of Germany. Applications in all fields accepted, with the exception of dentistry,
medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Deadlines vary.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
http://www.davisputter.org/
Need-based grants (up to $15,000) to undergraduate or graduate students actively working for peace and justice on
campus and/or in the community. Deadline April.
Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships
https://www.doaks.org/research/awards-and-grants
Supports residential fellowships in Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, and Garden and Landscape Studies.
Deadlines vary.
East-West Center Opportunities for Study and Scholarship
https://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/opportunities-study-and-scholarship
The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States,
Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Various programs that support opportunities
for study, leadership development and scholarships. Student programs are carried out in cooperation with the
University of Hawai'i and are designed to develop the leadership skills and regional literacy needed to meet the
evolving demands and interdependency of global change. Eligibility varies by program.
Echoing Green Foundation Fellowships
http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/
Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program provides unrestricted seed-stage funding and strategic foundational support to
emerging leaders working to bring about positive social change. Fellows receive two years of support and leadership
development, stipend of $80,000 for individuals and $90,000 for partner fellows, networking. Must demonstrate
sufficient English fluency. Deadline October-November.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx
Essay contest for full-time juniors or seniors. Topic should relate to an ethical problem, question, issue, or concern.
Requires a faculty sponsor. Prizes range from $500 - $5,000. Deadline January.
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Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists
http://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/main.html
Funding for young artists who are pursuing their studies or are in the early or developmental stage of their career. The
Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or nonobjective art. Deadline rolling
Environmental Research and Education Foundation
https://erefdn.org/scholarship-program/
Scholarships are awarded to recognize excellence in master’s and doctoral waste management research and education.
Doctoral scholarship up to $14,400 per year and can be extended up to 3 years. Master’s scholarship up to $6,000 per
year and extended up to 2 years. Deadline April.
Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD)
https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-global-ugrad
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (also known as the Global UGRAD Program) provides one semester
scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined
with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment. Deadline varies.
Exploration Fund of the Explorers Club
http://www.explorers.org/index.php/expeditions/funding/expedition_grants
Grants in the support of exploration and fieldwork. Average award of $1,500 for high school students and college
undergraduates. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 for graduate students and immediate post-doc. Deadline
November.
Finlandia Foundation National Trust Scholarship
https://finlandiafoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
Scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate and graduate students of all academic disciplines enrolled in
accredited post-secondary schools in the United States and Finland. U.S. or Finnish citizenship is required. A total of
$35,000 is awarded each year; scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 per student. Candidates must have achieved
sophomore or higher status prior to receiving the award and must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. Deadline February.
The Finnish Cultural Foundation
http://www.kulturfonden.net/se
The Cultural Fund for Sweden and Finland is the largest bilateral fund in the Nordic region and aims to promote
cultural relations between Sweden and Finland by providing increased awareness and contact between the two
countries’ culture, business and people. Deadline varies.
Ford Foundation Fellowships https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm
Supports increasing the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties at the predoctoral, dissertation, and
postdoctoral levels. Deadline varies.
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 vary.
Future Leaders Forum Student Scholarship Program http://www.aiard.org/future-leaders-forum-application.html
Supports students interested in international agriculture and rural development who are attending both 1) the AIARD
Annual Conference and 2) the annual Future Leaders Forum in Washington, DC. Deadline March.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
http://www.gatesscholar.org
Supports full funding to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of
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Cambridge. Deadlines vary (October-January)
Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women Competition
http://www.glamour.com/college-women-of-the-year
Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and Canada (void in Quebec).
Promotion period varies.
Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund
http://www.htsfund.org/guidelines.html
For undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent, between the ages of 17 and 25. Scholarships will be
awarded on the basis of necessity and merit. Deadline March.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships
http://www.scoville.org/
Supports college and graduate school alumni with strong interest in peace and security to serve 6-9 month fellowships
in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations
addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in
these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy. Salary of $3,300 per month plus
additional benefits. Deadline: Early October (Spring), Early January (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.
Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) Scholarship
https://en.sipiapa.org/contenidos/want-a-scholarship.html
Supports study of journalism in Latin America or the Caribbean for natives of Western Hemisphere countries.
Deadline January.
International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/
IDRF offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students 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.
Seventy fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-
fellowship average of $23,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop
upon the completion of IDRF-funded research. Deadline November.
IREX: A global development & education organization
https://www.irex.org/participate-projects?opportunity=4763
Find opportunities for fellowship, international exchanges, grants, mentorship and more.
ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships
http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Information/Careers/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm
Various scholarships awarded to college or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range
contribution to the fields of automation and control. Scholarships support tuition and related expenses and research
activities and initiatives. Deadline February.
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 March.
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Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/graduate-arts-award/
Graduating seniors or recent alumni. Open to students in the performing arts, visual arts, and creative writing to
pursue a graduate degree at any accredited university in the US or abroad. Award is up to $50,000 per year for up to 3
years. Deadline November.
Jack Kent Cooke Dissertation Fellowship Award
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-dissertation-fellowship-award/
For advanced doctoral students whose dissertation proposal has been accepted. Focus on high-achieving, low- income
students to enable their better understanding of their educational pathways and experiences and enable parents,
policymakers, and practitioners to better support such students in achieving their full potential. One-time award of up
to $25,000, which may be used for a period of 9 to 18 months. Deadline February.
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 December.
Japan Inter-American Development Bank Scholarship Program
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/0,,menuPK:551559~pagePK:64168427~piPK:6
4168435~theSitePK:551553,00.html
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). 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
$5,000 scholarships for 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
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships
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.
Josephine de Karman Scholarships
http://www.dekarman.org
To qualify for a fellowship, you must be currently enrolled at a US university and be in the final year of a PhD
program. Approximately eight (8) dissertation fellowships, in the amount of $25,000 each, will be awarded for the
regular academic year (fall and spring semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through
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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.
Deadline January.
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
http://faa.illinois.edu/alumni-friends/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, art 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. Preference for candidates
under 25 years. Deadline December.
Kosciuszko Foundation
http://www.thekf.org/scholarships/about/
Awards a number of scholarships to qualified undergraduate and graduate students for full-time studies at accredited
colleges and universities in the United States. Must be a U.S. citizen of Polish descent or a Polish citizen with
permanent residency status in the U.S. Deadlines vary.
The Li Foundation, Inc. Student Scholar Grants
http://lifoundation.org/programs.html
For graduate students from China (including Taiwan) to study international affairs in the U.S. for one to two years.
Scholars must be nominated by an approved Chinese educational or U.S. educational or research institution. Grant
provides funds to cover cost of living, professional expenses, and return transportation to China. Deadlines variable.
M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship
https://www.wellesley.edu/careereducation/resources/schimke-and-shackford-graduate-fellowships-alumnae-any-us-
institution
Supports women graduates of any American institution to study medicine with a view to general practice, not
psychiatry
MacDowell Colony Residencies
https://www.macdowellcolony.org/apply/apply-for-fellowship
About 300 artists are awarded fellowships each year and the sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence.
MacDowell encourages artists from all backgrounds and all countries in the following disciplines: architecture,
film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. Receive room, board, and
exclusive use of studio for up to 8 weeks on the property. Deadlines: mid-September (winter/spring), mid January
(summer), mid April (fall)
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
https://mandelarhodes.org/the-scholarship/overview-of-the-scholarship/
Supports citizens of African countries to undertake graduate study at a recognized South African university. Deadline
April
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Grants
http://www.mmeg.org/
Supports women from developing countries currently enrolled at accredited universities in the US or Canada.
Applications accepted between mid-September – mid-January.
Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship
https://iwpr.org/about/employment-and-internships/fellowships/mariam-k-chamberlain-fellowship/
Supports an annual fellowship in public policy for a scholar with at least a bachelor’s degree in a social science
discipline, statistics, economics, mathematics or women’s studies. Compensation before taxes is $33,000 over a 9-
month period with additional benefits. Position is full-time and generally spans the academic year (September-May).
Deadline TBA.
Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program
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http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html
$6000 for 10 weeks, research fellowships for undergraduate students dedicated to scientific research alongside
professional biomedical scientists. Deadline February.
Microsoft Scholarships
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx
Microsoft awards tuition and conference scholarships each year to encourage students to further their learnings in
Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients for the
scholarship will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and
leadership while working to push the software industry forward. Deadline for tuition scholarship - October;
conference scholarships - January.
NPR – Kroc Fellowship
https://www.npr.org/about-npr/183691179/kroc-fellowship-details-and-application
Supports rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism, both on-air and online, including
writing, reporting, producing and editing. The fellowship begins in late August/early September and lasts 12 months.
Fellows receive a stipend of more than $45,000 and benefits, including paid vacation. Applications accepted between
October-December.
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships
http://www.nabj.org/
NABJ awards scholarships annually to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism or media-
related fields. Student members of NABJ, foreign or American born, currently attending or entering an accredited
four-year college in the U.S. of those who are candidates for graduate school. Deadlines vary.
New York Theatre Workshop 2050 Fellowship
https://www.nytw.org/artist-workshop/2050-fellowships/
This fellowship is named in celebration of the U.S. Census Bureau’s projection that by the year 2050, there will be no
single racial or ethnic majority in the United States. It exists to support the diversity of voices and aesthetics that will
make up this new minority majority. Supports up to six playwright or director fellows per season (June-June).
Applications open in September.
The Norway-America Association
http://www.noram.no/?lid=44
Norwegian students to study in North America, and American students to study in Norway through scholarships.
NORAM awards approximately five scholarships for American students who will attend graduate school or do PhD
research in Norway.
Onassis Foundation Scholarships
https://www.onassis.org/initiatives/scholarships
Integrated and merit-based programs that allows Greek and foreign scientists to continue their studies and advance
their research. These programs are announced annually according to the Foundation’s strategic planning.
Open Society Institute (OSI) Individual Fellowships and Scholarships
http://www.soros.org/grants
Provides support for fellowships, scholarships, and related activities that empower individuals throughout the world to
improve the social, political, and intellectual environments of their home communities. Many scholarships and
fellowships available. Deadlines vary.
Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships
http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/
For graduate study or research in any field except medical sciences or introductory language study. Studies may be
carried out by on-site or by distance education or a combination of both, and must always be undertaken on a full-
time basis. The scholarship is awarded for a minimum period of one academic year and a maximum of two
academic years. Deadlines vary.
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Paul and Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowship for New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org/
Supports thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the
United States. Each Fellowship supports one 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 stipend support a year, as well as 50 percent
of required tuition and fees, up to $20,000 per year, for one to two years.
Deadline November. Application opens in April.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projects-and-philanthropies
Program provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and
Canada based on demonstrated need. Maximum amount awarded $12,500.
Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship
https://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/fellowships/jennings-randolph-peace-scholar-dissertation-fellowship-
program
Awards non-residential fellowships to students enrolled in U.S. universities and who are writing docoral dissertations
on topics related to international conflict management and peacebuilding.
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships
https://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards#.XdWq2VdKjcs
Supports fifty Fellowships of $8,500, six at $20,000 and 2 at $35,000 each to members entering the first year of
graduate or professional study. Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local
applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards. Deadline: late March/early April
Phillips Exeter Academy Fellowships & Internships
http://www.exeter.edu/about_us/171_262.aspx
Supports the Dissertation Year Fellowships, Writer in Residence (George Bennett Fellowship), and the John and
Elizabeth Phillips Fellowships at the Phillips Exeter Academy. Deadlines vary.
Princeton in Africa
https://www.princetoninafrica.org/applicants/for-our-applicants/
Supports a yearlong fellowship with a variety of organizations working across the African continent. Open to young
professionals and graduating seniors of U.S. accredited University. Deadline October.
Princeton in Asia
https://piaweb.princeton.edu/for-applicants
Supports a yearlong fellowship that connects service-minded graduates and partner organizations in Asia through
immersive work experiences in the fields of education, international development (NGOs), journalism and business.
Deadline October.
Princeton in Latin America
https://pila-princeton.org/how-apply
Supports a yearlong service fellowship with partner NGO an multilateral organizations engaged in socially
responsible development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Deadline November.
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
Supports 1-3 years of study at Oxford University. Deadline October.
The Roothbert Fund Scholarship Program
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
Approximately 20 ($2,000-$3,000) awards are offered to students in the U.S. in need of financial aid to further their
education at the undergraduate or graduate level. The Fund seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values,"
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and works to foster fellowship among them. Deadline January.
Rotalia Foundation
https://www.rotaliafoundation.com/scholarships
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.
Rotary Scholarships
https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/scholarships
The Rotary Foundation and clubs invest in our future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships for
undergraduate and graduate study. Rotary clubs offer scholarships for secondary, undergraduate, or graduate study.
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships for college graduates and professionals to study peace and conflict
resolution.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award
https://www.samuelhuntingtonaward.org/
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.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Fellowships
https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/careers-and-casting/professional-fellowships/
Supports housing, weekly stipend, and programming for ten-month fellowships. Various fellowship disciplines:
acting, artistic administration, company management, costume, development, directing, education, general
management, graphic design, marketing and communications, stage management.
Smithsonian Fellowships
http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm
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 vary.
Society of Women Engineers
https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp Support women pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student programs in preparation for careers in
engineering, engineering technology and computer science in the United States. Deadline variable.
Spencer Foundation Training Grants
http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/dissertation-fellowships-in-education-program
The Spencer Foundation plays a significant role in providing training opportunities for education scholars and
education journalists to develop new foundational knowledge and to participate in research that can support better
policy-making, practice, and deeper engagement with the broader public. NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship;
NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship; Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship
Studenica Foundation
http://www.studenica.org/accomplishments.html
Supports Serbian students: priority is given to undergraduates but older students may also apply. Deadline September.
The Sweden-American Foundation
https://sweamfo.se/stipendier/
Scholarships for Master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral studies in the USA and Canada. Scholarships can be applied for
6-12 months of study/research stay. Applicants must be Swedish citizens. Deadline September.
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Swiss Friends of the USA
http://www.sfusa.ch/stipendien.html
Supports funding for 5-7 candidates who want to continue their education in the US with the goal of obtaining a
university degree, and who are either Swiss or have a multi-year commitment to Switzerland. Deadline varies.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Fellowships (UNESCO)
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships
Supports a variety of opportunities offered in different countries and fields of study. Deadlines vary.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships and Grants
https://scholarships.uncf.org/
A series of scholarships which hold their own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents. In order to
apply for a UNCF Program Services Scholarship, you must apply through the online application process. Deadlines
vary. Women Techmakers Scholars Program (formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program)
https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars
Supports women studying computer science/engineering, or video game programing/engineering/design and
development or closely related technical fields at the undergraduate or graduate level. Scholars will receive $10,000
based on the strength of each candidate’s impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background.
Deadline December.
Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Women’s Studies
http://woodrow.org/fellowships/womens-studies/
Encourages original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries.
Supports the final year of 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.
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
https://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship
Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture. Applicants
must be citizens of the United States or be in possession of a Green Card. Deadline April.
Scholarship Databases:
International Education Financial Aid, http://www.iefa.org/
International Scholarship Search, http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
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