International Students

International students are eligible to apply for the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars program, and in limited cases the Rhodes Scholarships. All other scholarships coordinated by NISO are for U.S. citizens and nationals, and in a few cases permanent residents. We certainly understand the financial strain of attending university in the U.S. and want to help. Below you will find resources we have gathered that detail many scholarship opportunities open to international students.

List of Scholarships for International Students - this is a resource created and maintained externally via the University of Rochester.

Scholarships for Development - a scholarship and award database "for people from developing countries, people who would like to pursue development-related fields, and people who seek global and national development through further education."

Below you will find information about scholarships for new Americans and scholarships that do not require U.S. citizenship. Some scholarships can be applied for from the student’s home country. This list is sources through the National Association of Fellowships Advisors.

Award	Fields of Study	Funding Purpose	Location	Basic Eligibility	Application Year
Acumen Global Fellows Program	Open	1 year of field work	Worldwide	-Business experience -Committed to helping the poor -Min. 4 years work experience	Senior, recent grad or graduate student
AFSA Advocacy and Government Affairs Internship	Open	Semester-long internship in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Fluency in English -Interest in international affairs and U.S. Foreign Service	Sophomore-senior or graduate student
AIER Summer Fellowship Practicum	Economics, Finance, Business	7-week summer practicum in economic research process	--	-At least 21 years old -Enrolled in a U.S. university	Junior or senior
Albright Institute Fellowships	Humanities, Near Eastern studies	2-9 months independent research	Israel	-Varies by fellowship	Graduate student or post-doc
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	Worldwide	-Pre-lingual hearing loss with Listening and Spoken Language primary mode of communication -Enrolled in full-time degree program at four-year university -GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher	Undergraduate or graduate student
Amelia Earhart Fellowships	Aerospace-related science and engineering	1-2 years of doctoral study	Worldwide	-Woman, any nationality -Enrolled in full-time doctoral program at start of fellowship	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
American Architectural Foundation/Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship	Architecture, Art, Interior Design	Research at Sir John Soane’s Museum and collections	London	-Enrolled in graduate degree program	Recent grad or graduate student
American Association of Oriental Research Scholarships/ Fellowships	Archeology, Humanities	6 weeks to 6 months research or fieldwork	Jordan	-Varies by award	Undergraduate or graduate students
American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships	Open	1-2 years graduate study or research	U.S.	-Woman, any nationality outside U.S. -Intention to return to home country to pursue a professional career	Senior, recent grad, graduate student, or post-doc
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Grant	Open	$2,000 toward thesis research	U.S.	-Enrolled in a U.S. institution -Working on thesis related to some aspect of history of pharmacy	Graduate student
American Nuclear Society Scholarships	Nuclear science and technology	General funding for graduate or undergraduate study	U.S.	-Varies by award -Enrolled full-time in U.S. university	Undergraduate or graduate student
APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women	STEM	10-week internship at IBM research location	U.S.	-Female student with sophomore or junior standing at U.S. college or university at time of application -Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA	Sophomore or junior
Armenian Students Association of Americas, Inc. Scholarships	Open, varies by award	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Armenian citizen or of Armenian descent, depending on award -Financial need	Undergraduate or graduate students
Asian Cultural Council Grants	Arts, Humanities	General funding for research, travel, or study	Worldwide	-Artist, arts or humanities scholar or professional, or graduate/post-graduate student in related field.	Any
Association for International Agriculture & Rural Development Scholarship Program	Agriculture or related fields	Annual AIARD Conference and Future Leaders Forum in D.C.	U.S.	-Interest in international agriculture and rural development problems and their solutions	Undergraduate or graduate student
AT&T Researchers Internship Program	Science, Technology	10-week summer internship at AT&T Labs	U.S.	-Enrolled or will enroll in graduate program leading to PhD in a qualifying field -Possess a US Social security number (US citizenships not required)	Graduate student
Bibliographical Society of America Fellowships	Bibliographic studies	General funding for research	--	-Varies by award -Research focused on the book/manuscript as historical evidence	Graduate student
Cambridge International Scholarship	Open	General funding for undergraduate or, especially, graduate study	U.K.	-Applied to/enrolled full-time in any undergraduate or post-graduate program at Cambridge -Significant academic achievement -Financial need	Undergraduate or graduate student
Canadian Federation of University Women Fellowships	Open, varies by award	General funding for graduate study	Worldwide	-Woman -Canadian citizen or permanent resident	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Canon Collins Scholarships and Fellowships	Open	Full tuition and stipend for graduate study	South Africa, Ireland, or the U.K.	-Varies by award -Generally, must be a national or resident of, or possess refugee status in one of several African countries (see specific awards for more detail)	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellow Program	Open	Interim year as paid, full-time research assistant to one of the endowment’s scholars		-Graduating/graduated from a U.S. university -Eligible to work in the U.S. for 12 months following graduation -Not yet begun graduate studies	Senior or recent grad
Center for Neuroscience – University of Pittsburgh Summer Fellowship	Neuroscience	10-week paid lab research program with CNUP faculty	U.S.	-Committed to a career in research -Full-time student at U.S. university OR citizen of U.S. or her protectorates -Official authorization for OPT from home institution prior to start of fellowship	Undergraduate
Center for Strategic & International Studies	Open	Semester-long full or part-time internships in public policy	Washington, D.C.	-Min. GPA of 3.0/4.0 -Eligible to work in the U.S.	Sophomore, junior, senior, or recent grad
Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow and Internship Programs	Open	10-12 week internship at state or federal policy organization	U.S.	-Eligible to work in the U.S. -Interest in public policy and/or non-profit sector careers	Undergraduate or graduate student, or recent grad
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship	Humanities, Social Sciences	1 year general funding for completion of doctoral dissertation	U.S.	-Ph.D. or Th.D. candidate in a U.S. university doctoral program -ABD by start of fellowship -Ethical or religious values of central concern (broadly interpreted) to project	Graduate student
Chevening Scholarship Program	Open	One year of funding for postgraduate study at U.K. university	U.K.	-Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country who will return to that country for 2 years post-award -Outstanding leadership -2 years work experience (paid or unpaid)	Senior or recent grad
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship	Social/behavioral sciences, health and medicine, physical or biological sciences, engineering, law/business/public administration, or relevant fields	12-week immersive fellowship in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Graduate student or received graduate degree within last 5 years -Appropriate visa status -Interest in role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation	Graduate student or recent grad
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan	Open	General funding for postgraduate study	Worldwide	-Citizen of a Commonwealth country -Varies by country granting award	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research Fellowship	Humanities, Arts, Education, or Social Sciences	6 months-2 years of funding for doctoral dissertation research in China	China	-Enrolled in China-focused doctoral program at U.S. university -Dissertation focused on any aspect of China or Chinese language or culture	Graduate student
DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship	Open	4-10 months of study, internship, or research in a German university	Germany	-Clear study, intern, or research plan for their stay in Germany -Full-time student at a North American university -Will return to U.S. or Canada post-award to complete bachelor’s degree	Sophomore or junior
Davis-Putter Scholarships	Open	Needs-based grants for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Financial need -Actively working toward social justice/involved in activism -Enrolled in U.S. university during grant period	Undergraduate or graduate student
Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships	Byzantine, Pre-Colombian, or Garden and Landscape Studies	2-4 week pre-doctoral residency at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library	Washington, D.C.	-Graduate student preparing for PhD exams, writing the dissertation, or desiring to use the library or museum’s collections -Appropriate visa status	Graduate student
Echoing Green Foundation Fellowships	Open	Seed-stage funding for emerging leaders working toward social change	Worldwide	-Varies by fellowship	Undergraduate, graduate student, or recent grad
Elie Wiesel Foundation Prize in Ethics	Open	General monetary award	U.S.	-Full-time student at a 4-year university in the U.S.	Junior or senior
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant	Art	General grant for an artist	--	-At least 18 years old -In early developmental stage of their career -Work in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpting, or printmaking	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student
Environmental Research and Education Foundation Scholarships	Open	1-3 years general funding for study or research in waste management	--	-Full-time Master’s or doctoral student, or postdoctoral researcher at start of award -Demonstrated interest in solid waste management research	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Explorers Club Youth Activity Student Grants	Sciences	Funding for independent science-based project	--	-Varies by award -Specific research plan with detailed objectives -Current student ID	Undergraduate or graduate student
Finlandia Foundation Scholarships	Open	Funding for a project, research, or study focused on Finnish or Finnish-American culture	U.S. or Finland	-U.S. or Finnish citizenship -Full-time student in a post-secondary school in the U.S. or Finland -Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA	Undergraduate or graduate student
Ford Foundation Fellowship Program	Open	Funding for predoctoral or postdoctoral research or completion of a dissertation	U.S.	-U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program -Committed to a career in teaching and research at college or university level	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Fulbright Foreign Student Program	Open	Funding to study or conduct research	U.S.	-Varies by home country of applicant -Commitment to cultural exchange	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student
Gates Cambridge Scholarships	Open	Funding for postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge	U.K.	-Citizen of any country outside the U.K. -Applying to pursue full-time residential courses at University of Cambridge	Senior or recent grad
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship	Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field	1 year general funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Female student currently enrolled at a university -Will be enrolled in a U.S. college or university for the year of award	Undergraduate or graduate student
Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study		-Student of Greek descent -17 to 25 years of age -Enrolled in a U.S. college or university at the time of award	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships	Open	6-9 months fellowship in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Interest in peace, security, international relations, or policy -Completion of Bachelor’s degree by start of fellowship -U.S. citizen or foreign national residing in the U.S. with appropriate visa status	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Institute for Humane Studies Fellowships and Scholarships	Humanities, Social Sciences	1 year funding for graduate study or $1,500 toward doctoral study	Worldwide	-Previously received IHS funding at any level -Research advances the ideals of individual liberty and economic freedom	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Inter-American Press Association Scholarship	Journalism	1 year of academic study of journalism in a country in the Western hemisphere	Varies by award	-Native of a country in the Western hemisphere -Journalist or student in final year of journalism study -21 to 35 years of age -Fluent in the language of your host country	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships	STEM	1 year of general funding for study	Worldwide	-Enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program in instrumentation, systems, automation, or related field	Undergraduate or graduate student
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program	Economics	2 years of funding for doctoral study	Worldwide	-Japanese citizen -Will obtain PhD by age 34 -Enrolled at or applying to a doctoral program in macroeconomics at a university outside Japan	Recent grad or graduate student
John Kenneth Galbraith Policy Fellowship Program	Humanities, Social Sciences	Research in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Strong record of community service and commitment to liberal ideals -See website for eligible research topics	Recent grad or graduate student
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Regular Program	Open	General funding for graduate study abroad related to economic or social development	Worldwide	-National from a developing country who will return to home country after graduation -Bachelor’s degree in hand before 2012 -3 years development-related experience post-graduation	Graduate student
Josephine de Karman Scholarships	Open	1 year general funding for final year of undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Enrolled in a college or university within the U.S. -Entering senior year OR doctoral candidate who will defend within the academic year	Junior or graduate student
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship	Arts	General funding for advanced study in the arts	Worldwide	-Principle studies in: art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, or urban and regional planning	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Li Foundation, Inc. Student Scholar Grants	Open	Funding for graduate study and/or research a top institution in the U.S. or China	U.S./China	-Chinese citizen -Varies by award	Graduate student or postdoctoral candidate
Lime Connect Fellowship Program	Open	Leadership & Development Symposium in NY	U.S.	-Student with a visible or invisible disability -Current sophomore at a 4-year university in the U.S. -Eligible to work in the U.S.	Sophomore
MacDowell Colony Residencies	Arts	4-month residency at the colony – room, board, and studio space	U.S.	-Emerging or established artist -Additional needs-based stipends and travel grants available with separate application	Recent grad
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Grants	Open	General funding for graduate study	Worldwide	-Woman from a developing country who will return to her home country post-graduation -25 years old -Enrolled at an accredited academic institution at time of application and during grant period -Committed to working to empower women and children	Graduate student
Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowships in Women and Public Policy	Social Sciences, Education, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Women’s Studies	Fellowship at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Promising scholar with at least a bachelor’s degree -Knowledge of women’s issues and strong qualitative and quantitative research skills	Recent grad or graduate student
Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program	Biomedical science or engineering	Research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic	U.S.	-Min. 3.0/4.0 GPA -Enrolled at a college or university within the U.S. -Interested in PhD or MD-PhD and research career	Sophomore or junior
Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship	Humanities, Social Sciences	Funding for 9 -12 months on-site dissertation research	U.S.	-Enrolled in a PhD program at a U.S. institution -Completed all degree requirements except on-site research by start of fellowship	Graduate student
Microsoft Scholarship Program	Computer Science or related STEM field	1 year general funding for undergraduate study	U.S.	-Full-time student in a bachelor’s program at a 4-year university in North America -Financial need	Undergraduate
Nicholl Fellowships	Screenwriting	Funding to write an original feature-length screenplay	Worldwide	> -Not yet earned more than $25,000 writing fictional work for film or television -Script written in English	Any
Onassis Foundation Scholarships	Open	General funding for postgraduate study	Worldwide	-Greek citizen or individual of Greek descent -Pursuing, or will pursue, full-time graduate studies	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Organization of American States Scholarships	Open, varies by award	2 years of undergraduate or graduate study or research	Worldwide	-Citizen or permanent resident of OAS member state -Attending or will attend a university in an OAS member state -Will return to member state for at least 2 years post-graduation	Undergraduate or graduate student
Paul and Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowship for New Americans	Open	General funding for graduate study	U.S.	-New American, immigrant, or child of immigrants -Less than 31 years of age -Enrolled, or will enroll, in a graduate program within the U.S.	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship	Open	10 months of funding to support completion of dissertation	U.S.	-Enrolled in doctoral program at a university in the U.S. -ABD by the start of award -Project relevant to international peacebuilding or conflict management	Graduate student
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships	Open	Funding for first year of graduate or professional study	--	-Accepted PKP membership by June 30 of application year -Nominated by local Phi Kappa Phi chapter -Applied to enroll full-time in a post-baccalaureate program	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Phillips Exeter Academy Fellowships & Internships	Open	1-year appointment at residential secondary school	U.S.	-Doctoral student completing the dissertation	Graduate student
Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship	open	7-week Junior Summer Institute in public policy and international affairs	U.S.	-U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student studying in the U.S. -Committed to a career in public service -Plan to complete a Master's in public policy or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools after graduating	junior
Rhodes Scholarships	Open	1-3 years of postgraduate study at Oxford University	U.K.	-Citizen of a qualifying country -Outstanding leadership and academics
Rotalia Foundation Scholarships	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study, or research	Worldwide	-Read and speak Estonian	Undergraduate, recent grad, graduate student, or postdoctoral researcher
Rotary Peace Fellowships	Open	Fully-funded academic fellowship at the Master’s level at a Rotary Peace Center	Worldwide	-At least 3 years related, full-time work, paid or unpaid -Demonstrated commitment to international peace -Proficiency in English	Senior, recent grad, or graduate student
Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award	Open	$15,000 for a year-long public service project anywhere in the world	Worldwide	-Graduating from an accredited U.S. college or university	Senior
Schwarzman Scholarship	Open	Fully-funded one-year Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics & Business, or Internatioanl Studies	Beijing, China	-Citizen of any nation -English language proficiency	Senior
Smithsonian Fellowships	Open	Graduate, pre-doctoral, or post-doctoral research at Smithsonian Institute	U.S.	-Varies by fellowship	Senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral researcher
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships	Engineering, Computer Science	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S. or Mexico	-Woman and full-time student studying engineering -Studying an ABET-accredited program in the U.S. or Mexico	Sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
South East Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) Tuition Scholarship	Foreign Languages	Intensive language instruction at SEASSI Summer Institute	U.S.	-Applying to SEASSI -Commitment to career relating to SE Asia or involving the language to be studied	Undergraduate or graduate student, or professional
South Pacific and East Timor Scholarship Programs	Open	Undergraduate or Master’s degree study at a university in Hawai’i	U.S.	-Citizen of a qualifying sovereign Pacific Island country -Meets requirements of the Exchange Visitor J-1 visa	Undergraduate or graduate student
Statens Lanekasse for Utdanning (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund)	Open	General funding for undergraduate to graduate study	Worldwide	-Citizen or permanent resident of Norway with -2 years residency in country in 5 years before start of education abroad	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student
Studenica Foundation Scholarships	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	--	-Citizen of Serbia -Undergraduate in last two years of degree studies or graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree	Sophomore, junior, or graduate student
Student Academy Awards	Filmmaking	Monetary award for excellence in student filmmaking	--	-Full-time student enrolled in a degree-granting program -Entry made within curricular structure with supervision of a teacher	Undergraduate or graduate student or recent grad
Student Action with Farmworkers Sowing Seeds for Change Fellowship	Open	6-month leadership development and advocacy program	U.S.	-Spanish-speaking skills -Interest in farmworker justice, advocacy, and the agricultural industry	Undergraduate or recent grad
Sweden-America Foundation Scholarships	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study, or doctoral or post-doctoral research	U.S./Canada	-Swedish citizen -Applied for a degree-granting program at a college or university in the U.S. or Canada -Other requirements vary by award	Undergraduate, recent grad, graduate student, or postdoctoral researcher
Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Scholarships	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S./Switzerland	-Swiss national or possessing Swiss parentage -Other requirements vary by award	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student
Swiss Friends of the USA Scholarships	Open	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Swiss citizen or individual possessing long ties to Switzerland	Undergraduate or graduate student
Thermo Fisher Scientific Pierce Scholarship	Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or life science fields	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Enrolled at a U.S. college or university for the semester of the award -U.S. citizen or appropriate visa status to study in the U.S.	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student
UNESCO Young Researchers Fellowship Programme	Open	General funding for post-graduate research at a host institution	Worldwide	-Citizen of a developing country (priority given to women and African researchers) -Research focuses on the environment, intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, or peaceful conflict resolution -Completed MA or MSc by start of fellowship	Graduate student or post-graduate researcher
Villers Fellowship for Healthcare Justice	Open	1-year term as full-time policy analyst with Families USA in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Commitment to social and healthcare justice advocacy -Strong writer with superior analytical skills	Senior, graduate student, or recent grad
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice	Open	1-year fellowship in public policy with Families USA in Washington, D.C.	U.S.	-Commitment to healthcare justice advocacy -Qualifying minority or low-income individual	Senior, graduate student, or recent grad
Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies	Humanities, Social Sciences	General funding toward completion of the doctoral dissertation	U.S.	-Writing on issues related to women, gender, or feminist/LGBTQ theory -Enrolled in a graduate school in the U.S.	Graduate student
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships	Art, Design, Architecture	General funding for undergraduate or graduate study	U.S.	-Pursuing a degree in fine or commercial arts, design or architecture and planning to enter a creative profession -Student from a minority or economically disadvantage background	Undergraduate, recent grad, or graduate student