International Student Funding Options

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Resources Within the US

General Funding Guidelines and Overseas Education Resources

Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
Institute of International Education	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A private nonprofit organization which creates programs of study and training for students, educators and professionals from all sectors.
Funding for US Study	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE). It includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas.
NAFSA Association of International Educators	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	An organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field.
InternationalStudent.com	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A leading resource with information on international student loans, student health insurance, international calling cards, and scholarship tools. It provides useful advice pages for studying in the US, as well as a dedicated study abroad center for US students who want to travel abroad.
Education USA	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A global network of more than 400 advising centers on education in the US supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad.
eduPASS	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Information for international students who are thinking about pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional education in the United States or who already are in the United States.

Resources within the University of Chicago

Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
Admissions and Aid	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Information about academic programs and financial aid.
Financing Your Education	Graduate Students	Resources for graduate and professional students seeking to fund their education or receive fellowships for various projects.
Graduate Financial Aid Office	Graduate Students	The Graduate Financial Aid Office helps graduate students fund their education through loans and work-study programs.
Alternative (Private) Loans	Graduate Students	Alternative loans are non-Federal loans where lenders provide specialized student loans with reasonable terms for U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, and international students who have a credit-worthy, U.S. citizen cosigner who have decided not to borrow from the Federal loan program.
University of Chicago Student Employment	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A list of available jobs on and off-campus. Depending on your visa type and status you will be able to work on campus even if you are an international student.
Chicago Booth Financial Aid	Full-Time MBA Students	Chicago Booth is assisting all students, regardless of citizenship status, to find financing opportunities. International students without US cosigners have multiple private loan options, as well. More detailed information regarding these programs is available on the Admitted Student website upon admission to the program.

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

Type of Support	Name	Level of Studies Supported	General Information
Fellowships and Scholarships	Immigrants Rising - List of Scholarships & Fellowships	All	This comprehensive document includes a list of scholarships and fellowships and a very useful guide for applying for fellowships/scholarships in the U.S. Note: some of the listed fellowships/scholarships are non-applicable to UChicago students.
Loans	AAMC Financing Your Medical Education	Graduate Students	A series of programs to assist students in managing loans and preparing for future financial stability within the medical field. Deadlines vary.
Fellowships and Awards	Albright Institute Fellowships	Graduate Students	Offers up to $330,000 in fellowships and awards to 32 recipients who will live at the Albright Institute throughout the fellowship year and study a specific field in archaeology, history, Bible studies, etc. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	Alexander Graham Bell College Scholarship Program	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Awards students who were diagnosed with hearing loss before the age of seven a merit-based scholarship ranging from $1,000-$10,000. Deadline: mid-March.
Fellowship	Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship	Graduate Students	Available for individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement. Deadline: mid-March
Award	All-USA College Academic Team	Undergraduate Students	A recognition program for exceptional full-time undergraduates. Each recipient recieves a trophy and a $2,500 cash award. Deadline: late-November.
Scholarship	American Architectural Foundation and Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship	Undergraduate Students	Awards a traveling fellowship to London to students in graduate degree programs in the history of art, architecture etc. The maximum amount is $6000 and is determined by evaluation of financial need information provided by the student and the school. Deadline: March 1
Fellowships and Scholarships	American Center of Oriental Research Scholarships and Fellowships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers fellowships and scholarships to support excavations and participation in the ASOR Annual Meeting. Through our affiliated overseas research centers, financial support is provided for research in Cyprus, Jerusalem, and Jordan.
Award	American Association of the History of Medicine	Graduate Students	Awards up to $1,000 to a graduate student working in the field of the History of Medicine. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	American Nuclear Society (ANS) Graduate Scholarships	Undergraduate Students	A series of scholarships (ranging from $1,000- $2500) to help students complete their post-high school education and prepare for careers in nuclear science and technology. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD)	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	These scholarships are awarded for undergraduate and graduate students in a field related to international agriculture.
Fellowship	Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship Program	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A short-term fellowship program supporting bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history.
Fellowship	Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships	Graduate Students	Offers fellowships to students in the field of Byzantine, Pre-Columbian or Garden and Landscape Studies. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	BMI Student Awards	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A series of scholarships, awards and fellowships for various music and art related programs. Restrictions maye apply. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	Campus Compact Awards Programs	Undergraduate Students	A series of scholarship awards based on civic and community engagement. Deadlines and award amounts vary.
Paid Internship	Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellow Program	Undergraduate Students	A 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: mid-January.
Funding	Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) Summer Fellowship	Undergraduate Students	Offers funding for a 10-week program in which selected undergraduate students conduct independent research. Student recipients of this competitive fellowship will receive a stipend of $3,500 and also will be provided housing at no cost in a double-occupancy dormitory on campus. Deadline: mid-February.
Paid Internship	Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)	Undergraduate Students	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. Deadlines: late August (Fall), late November (Spring), mid-March (Summer).
Paid Internship	Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Internships in public policy located in Washington, DC, and at state-based policy organizations across the country featuring a $4,500 stipend. Applicants must be students or recent graduates and eligible to work in the U.S. Deadline: March.
Funding	Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship	Graduate Students	Offers funding to PhD 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: mid-November.
Fellowship	Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program	Graduate Students	Three-month fellowships to engage graduate science, social, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the creation of science and technology policy. Stipend of $8,240 is provided during the fellowship period. Deadlines: Mid-November (Fall), Mid-April (Winter/Spring).
Scholarship	DAAD Annual Grants	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Various scholarships supporting a degree or research in Germany. Deadlines vary.
Grants	Davis-Putter Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Need-based grants (up to $10,000) to undergraduate or graduate students actively working for peace and justice on campus and/or in the community. Deadline: April 1.
Fellowship	Echoing Green Foundation Fellowships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Funding and support to social entrepreneurs with bold ideas for social change. A stipend up to $90,000 is paid over two years. Deadline: December: January.
Award	Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics	Undergraduate Students	An essay contest for full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors. Requires a faculty advisor. Prizes range from $500 - $5,000. Deadline: early December.
Award	Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A $15,000-18,000 (Canadian) award for talented and promising artists. No deadline.
Scholarship	Environmental Research and Education Foundation	Graduate Students	A foundation that recognizes excellence in environmental research and education. Must demonstrate clear interest in solid waste management research. Doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships are awarded up to $12,000 per year, and can be extended for up to 3 years from the initial award date. Master’s scholarships are awarded up to $5,000 per year and can be extended for up to 2 years from the initial award date.
Grants	Exploration Fund of the Explorers Club	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers $500- 5,000 grants in support of exploration and field research. Deadline: early November.
Scholarship	Fulbright	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Students interested in applying for the Fulbright Student Program must apply through the Fulbright Program Office in their home country. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	HENAAC Scholars Program	Undergraduate Students	Scholarships to Hispanic students who major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
Stipend	Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships	Undergraduate Students	Supports college graduates to serve 6 – 9 months with a participating organization of their choice in Washington DC while receiving a stipend. Deadline: early October (Spring), early January (Fall).
Scholarship	Humane Studies Fellowships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Multiple scholarships for undergraduate and graduate 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.
Fellowship	IIE Scholar Rescue Fund	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Fellowships for students and scholars whose lives are in danger in their home countries.
Fellowship	International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)	Graduate Students	Distributes up to 50 fellowships to support social scientists and humanists conducting dissertation field research in all areas and regions outside the US. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $20,000. Deadline: early November.
Scholarship	ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Various scholarships for students demonstrating outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation and control. Scholarship awards support tuition and related expenses and research activities and initiatives. Deadline: mid-February.
Scholarship	Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship	Graduate Students	A scholarship that supports women pursuing a business or business-related degree around the world. Applicants must be nominated by a local Zonta club. Contact the Zonta club nearest you to apply.
Award	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award	Graduate Students	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.
Scholarship	Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Regular Program	Graduate Students	Supports individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies related to economic development, public policy or a country development in general, at any university located in a World Bank member country except their own. Deadline: early May.
Fellowship	Josephine de Karman Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Fellowships are open to graduating students in any discipline in both undergraduate and graduate schools. Deadline: late January.
Fellowship	Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Annual fellowship up to $ 20,000 for advanced study of Fine Arts to enhance professional standing or to finance a special project. Preference for candidates under 25 years. Deadline: early December.
Scholarship	King Faisal Foundation Scholarship	Graduate Students	Funds up to three years for Muslim students in Medicine, Engineering, and sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Geology) for a study at an accredited European, North American, Australian or New Zealand university.
Fellowship	MacDowell Colony Residencies	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Fellowships to artists in seven disciplines (architecture, music composition, film and video, interdisciplinary art, theatre, visual art, and literature). Deadlines: mid-September (winter/spring), mid January (summer), mid April (fall).
Grants	Margaret McNamara Education Grants	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Awards five to six grants to women from developing countries each year, to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills at any US/Canadian university. Must be over 25. Deadline: mid-January.
Fellowship	Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program	Undergraduate Students	Offers research fellowships for a summer research program for undergraduate students dedicated to scientific research alongside professional biomedical scientists. Deadline: early February.
Scholarship	Microsoft Scholarships	Undergraduate Students	Various internships and a scholarship for undergraduate students interested in computer science and related technical disciplines. Deadline: early February.
Scholarship and Fellowship	MoneyGeek	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	This is a comprehensive list of scholarships and tips on how to apply and where to get started.
Scholarship	National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Supports a NABJ student pursuing a degree in journalism. Must be currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or be a candidate for graduate school. Up to $2,500 per year. Deadlines vary.
Grants, Fellowship, and Scholarship	OSI Individual Fellowships and Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers fellowships, scholarships, and related activities that empower individuals throughout the world to improve the social, political, and intellectual environments of their home communities. Deadlines vary.
Scholarship	P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund	Graduate Students	Scholarships up to $ 10,000 to international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada.
Fellowship	Peace Scholar Dissertation Program Fellowship	Graduate Students	Supports doctoral dissertations related to peace, international conflict management, and strategies for peacebuilding. Deadline: December.
Scholarship	The Roothbert Fund Scholarship Program	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers awards ($2,000-$3,000) to students in the U.S. who are in need of financial aid to further their education. The Fund seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values," and works to foster fellowship among them. Deadline: late January.
Scholarship	Rotary Peace Scholarships	Graduate Students	Up to 100 scholarships are offered worldwide. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field. Deadline: May.
Fellowship	Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award	Undergraduate Students	An annual stipend of $15,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public 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: mid-January.
Fellowship	Smithsonian Fellowships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Applicants (graduate, pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, senior) 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.
Awards	Society of Women Engineers	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Various scholarships awarded for women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Deadline: mid February (sophomores through graduate students), mid-May (freshmen).
Scholarship	South East Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) Tuition Fellowships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Tuition scholarships ranging from $2,000- $2,500 for summer language school. Deadline: February
Fellowship	Spencer Foundation Dissertation and Postdoctoral Fellowships	Graduate Students	Offers $25,000 fellowships to support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh, constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. Spencer foundation also awards a post-doctoral fellowships related to education. Deadline: late October.
Scholarship	Tylenol Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Supports students pursuing careers in healthcare. Students are evaluated based on their leadership and academic performance. Undergraduate and post-graduate students pursuing careers in healthcare may apply.
Fellowship	UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowship Programme Fellowships	Graduate Students	Funding for young researchers with advanced degrees (M.A., M.Sc. or equivalent) from developing countries who do post-doctorate research in one of these areas: environment, intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, and peaceful conflict resolution. Deadline: mid-January.
Scholarship $ Grant	UNCF Scholarships and Grants	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A series of scholarships which hold their own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents. Deadlines vary.
Fellowship	Wellesley College Graduate Fellowships	Graduate Students	A series of fellowships; two of them intended for women graduate students at any US university – Medical Fellowship and relief fellowship for students in need. Deadline: Early January.
Fellowship	Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Women’s Studies	Graduate Students	Supports dissertation writing for PhD candidates in the humanities and social sciences doing interdisciplinary and original work on women. Deadline: October.
Fellowship	UChicago Grad Fellowship Database	Graduate Students	Allows students to perform a customized search of various fellowships offered by the university

Scholarships for Women

Type of Support	Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
Scholarships	Scholarships for Women	Undergraduate Students	The list presents women-specific scholarships, organized by field and demographics. The list also includes general criteria of eligibility for each scholarship.
Scholarships	Scholarships for Women	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	This is a comprehensive list of scholarships and grants for women and tips on how to apply and where to get started.
Scholarships	Scholarships for Women	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	This is a database of scholarships and grants for women.

Student Loans

Loan Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
International Students Study in U.S.A Portal	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	An online community of international students studying in the U.S.A. offering a list of possible alternatives for student loans in the United States.
International Student Loan	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers access to a range of international student and study abroad loans to international and Canadian students in the U.S.A and for U.S. students studying abroad around the world.
INFOZEE	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	The website offers comprehensive test preparation, admissions services and financial advice to students for education in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
The Paras Education Foundation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers international loans to all students regardless of country of origin or nationality. Generally you will be required to have a U.S. cosigner.
Global Student Loan Corporation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides loans to international students and does not require a cosigner. Global SLC is affiliated with HSBC.
Sallie Mae International	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers student loans to international students who have a U.S. cosigner.

Scholarship Search Engines

Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
CollegeBoard.com	Undergraduate Students	A database that contains 2,200 programs for scholarships and funding and that helps students prepare for higher education.
CollegeNet.com	Undergraduate Students	A scholarship search engine and social network where students create topics, participate in discussions, and vote on scholarship winners.
The International Scholarship Search	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Financial aid information, college and international scholarship resources for students wishing to study abroad.
Fastweb	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A personalized scholarship and fellowship search engine that compares your background with a database of awards. It also provides information on jobs and internships.
TheScholarshipExpert.com	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A frequently updated database of college and grad school scholarships.
ScholarshipSecretary.com	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	An extensive collection of free articles about different types of scholarships.

International Resources

Asia and Oceania

Country	Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
China	The China Scholarship Council (CSC)	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides financial assistance to Chinese citizens wishing to study abroad, and foreign citizens wishing to study in China. The website provides resources for financing your overseas studies.
Hong Kong	The Croucher Foundation	Graduate students	Awards to permanent residents of Hong Kong who are pursuing full-time study or research in natural science, medicine or technology in approved academic institutions outside Hong Kong.
Hong Kong	Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Overseas Studies	Graduate students and above	Finances permanent residents of Hong Kong who aim to continue their postgraduate studies overseas.
India	J.N. Tata Endowment For The Higher Education of Indians	Graduate Students	Offers loan scholarships for Indian citizens pursuing studies at some of the best universities in the world. The scholarship is open to all Indian nationals who are graduates of a recognized Indian University.
Japan	JA Study Abroad Center	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides information about available scholarships for Japanese students who wish to study abroad.
Japan	Murata Overseas Scholarship Foundation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers scholarships for Japanese students studying abroad.
Japan	Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers funding for 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). Deadline: late January.
Japan	International Student LoanUndergraduate & Graduate Students	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers student loans to Japanese citizens studying abroad as long as they have a U.S. Cosigner.
Singapore	RHB Bank Singapore	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers education loans for Singaporeans studying overseas.
Singapore	Maybank	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers education loans for overseas studies programs for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
South Korea	Samsung Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Scholarships to finance Korean nationals studying engineering, science, liberal arts and social science abroad. The scholarship covers tuition and living expenses up to $50,000 each year.
South Korea	The Kwanjeong Educational Foundation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Selects Korean citizens each year who have gained or are seeking admission to leading universities outside of Korea. The scholarship covers up to $55,000 per year.
South Korea	International Student Loan	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers student loans to Korean citizens studying in the United States as long as they have a U.S. Cosigner.
Australia	American Australian Association	Graduate Students	Awards individual fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to $40,000 each year. Open to Australian citizens pursuing a graduate degree or above. Deadline: mid-April.
South Pacific Nations and East Timor	South Pacific and East Timor Scholarship Programs	Undergraduate students	Offers various scholarships for citizens of South Pacific nations and East Timor. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate degree study. Priority is given to applicants seeking degrees that address national development needs. Deadlines vary.
Asian Countries	Asian Cultural Council	Graduate students	Offers individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students, and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel, and creative work in the United States. Deadlines vary.
Members of Asian Development Bank	Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program	Post-graduate students	Offers 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.

Europe and Eurasia

Country or Region	Name	Level of Studies Supported	General Information
Southeast Europe and Eurasia Residents (Southeastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia)	Open Society Institute (OSI)	Graduate Students	Provides supplementary grants to students from select countries of Southeastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. Funds studies in the humanities and social sciences. Deadline: early April.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan	Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD)	Undergraduate Students	Offers fellowships to first, second, and third-year undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Scandinavian Countries	The American‐Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year.
Armenia	Armenian Students Association of Americas, Inc.	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Full-time students of Armenian ancestry are eligible to apply for scholarships. Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial need and good academic performance. Deadline: mid-March.
Belgium	Belgian American Education Fund, Inc.	Graduate Students	Offers fellowships for study and research in the United States. In addition to the amounts indicated, BAEF also pays for health insurance at the US institution. Fellows are expected to stay in the USA for a full academic year at a US institution or for a full year to do research institution. Deadline: late-October.
Bulgaria	Societe Generale Expressbank	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers a TI Loan program which grants loans to Bulgarian citizens who are admitted to universities abroad.
Estonia	Rotalia Foundation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides grants to individuals and groups working in the sciences and the arts, and to people and organizations in other fields of intellectual and cultural endeavor. Deadline: early February.
Finland	The Finnish Cultural Foundation	Undergraduate Students	Awards a traveling fellowship to London to students in graduate degree programs in the history of art, architecture etc. The maximum amount is $6000 and is determined by evaluation of financial need information provided by the student and the school. Deadline: March 1
Finland	Finlandia Foundation National Trust Scholarship	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Awards scholarships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of all academic disciplines enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools in the United States and Finland. Candidates must have achieved sophomore or higher status prior to receiving the award and must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. Deadline: early February.
France	HSBC France	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers a student loan which funds up to 21.500 EUR.
Georgia	The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers scholarships to students with good academic performance and admitted into one of the universities on the ministry's list.
Germany	Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA)	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers an education loan that finances up to 7.200 EUR.
Germany	Deutsche Bildungsserver	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A list of available funding options for German citizens.
Greece	Onassis Foundation Scholarships	Graduate Students	Offers scholarships for Greek university graduates for postgraduate and doctoral studies outside of Greece. Deadline: early-February.
Hungary	Hungarian-American Enterprise Scholarship Fund	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides internships and fellowships for professional development or individually-organized independent projects.
Italy	NOVA Italian MBA Association	Graduate Students	Provides resources for Italian students who wish to pursue an MBA overseas.
Italy	Noopolis	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Manages a databank on available scholarships for Italian citizens as well as those who wish to study in Italy.
Italy	Banca Sella	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Runs a Prestito d’Onore loan program that funds up to 50.000 EUR.
Italy	Unicredit Banca	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides the CreditExpress Master loan which funds up to 15.000 EUR to Italian citizens and permanent residents.
Iceland	Icelandic Government Student Loan Fund	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	The Fund offers loans at educational institutions that require preparatory study comparable to university studies in Iceland.
Norway	Statens Lanekasse for Utdanning	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides educational grants and loans for Norwegian students or legal residents of Norway. Deadline: Apply for funding as soon as you get accepted to your desired program of study
Poland	The Kosciuszko Foundation	Graduate & Post-graduate Students	Annually awards a number of Fellowships/Grants to Poles for advanced study/research or teaching at universities and other institutions of higher learning in the United States to Polish citizens permanently residing in Poland
Serbia	Societe Generale Srbija	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers student loans.
Spain	The Ministry of Education	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides various scholarships and funds for different levels of education, including Spanish citizens who wish to study abroad.
Spain	Fundación La Caixa	Graduate & Post-graduate Students	Offers scholarships to enroll in graduate and post-graduate courses in Spain and abroad.
Sweden	The Sweden-American Foundation	Graduate & Post-graduate Students	Awards approximately 40 fellowships for graduate, postgraduate and post-doc studies in the U.S. and Canada. Swedish Citizens with a completed undergraduate degree are eligible to apply. Deadline: mid-September.
Switzerland	Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers merit based awards for study at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels both in the U.S. and abroad. The applicant or one of his/her parents must be a Swiss national. Deadline: late March.
Turkey	Turk Egitim Vakfi (TVF)	Graduate Students and Above	Offers scholarships to Turkish citizens under 30 years old to continue graduate studies abroad; offers a separate scholarship for medical studies as well.
Ukraine	MBA Strategy	Graduate Students	Offers two scholarships of $40,000 in total to two students who wish to pursue MBA degrees overseas in one of the Top 50 Global MBA Programs. Applicants must be fluent in Russian or Ukrainian and be a citizen of one of the CIS countries.
United Kingdom	The St. Andrew’s Society Founders’ Prize	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Awarded to Scottish scholars who enrolled in U.S. institutions for the third or fourth year of college or university or full-time graduate study. The size and number of awards varies from one year to another..
United Kingdom	The Sainsbury Management Fellowship Scheme	Graduate Students	Enables engineers of high career potential to undertake full time MBA courses at major international business schools.
United Kingdom	Professional and Career Development Loan	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A bank loan offered by the government that can help fund courses lasting up to two years. You would have to be a settled resident in the U.K. for at least three years prior to application.
Russia	ExxonMobil Russian Scholars Program	Graduate Students	Offers funds for Russian citizens who have a Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences and wish to pursue a Master’s degree in Geosciences in the United States.

The Americas

Country or Region	Name	Level of Studies Supported	General Information
Country Members of the Organization of American States (OAS)	The Rowe Fund Student Loan Program	Graduate students and above	Helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies in universities across the United States by awarding interest free loans.
Country Members of the Organization of American States (OAS)	Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships	Undergraduate & Graduate students	Offers funding for the pursuit of graduate and post-graduate study. It also grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States.
Inter American States	Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Scholarship	Graduate students	Offers funding for young journalists, journalism school graduates or any graduate between 21 and 35 interested in journalism. Deadline: late January.
Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) Country Members	The Japan-IDB Scholarship Program	Graduate Students	Offers scholarship to students planning to study at universities located in the North America. Priority is given to those students who are pursuing a one-year Masters program. MBAs are not funded.
U.S.A.	Paul and Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowship for New Americans	Graduate students who received a green card or US Citizens.	Offers fellowships for seniors or recent graduates to pursue up to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Must be a green card holder or naturalized foreigner. Deadline: early November.
Brazil	Fundação Estudar	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate courses in the most qualified institutions of education in Brazil and abroad. The foundation also offers networking opportunities after completion of the program.
Brazil	Instituto Ling	Graduate Students	Offers scholarships to Brazilian students who are pursuing either an MBA or LLM degree at select institutions in the United States.
Canada	Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)	Graduate Students	Supports graduate studies in literacy, and the creative arts. International students may apply but have to be members of the National Federation of University Women. Deadline: early February.
Canada	The Mackenzie King Scholarships	Graduate & Post-graduate Students	Scholarships available to graduates of Canadian universities who wish to pursue graduate study in the areas of international relations or industrial relations.
Canada	The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides a list of avaialble financial aid options for Canadian students.
Canada	Scholarships Canada	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides information and guidelines on government-sponsored student loan programs.
Chile	BECAS Chile	Graduate Students	A program under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Chile. The ministry has an agreement with the University of Chicago, which invites Chilean citizens to apply for scholarships for postgraduate studies.
Chile	Banco Santander	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Has a list of scholarships and resources available for Chilean citizens wishing to study in the U.S.
Chile	Instituto Chileno Norteamericano	Graduate Students	Offers loans for graduate degrees, both master and doctoral, in universities within Chile and abroad for up to 1.500 UF (for study abroad).
Mexico	Hungarian-American Enterprise Scholarship Fund	Graduate Students	Offers scholarships to graduate and doctoral applicants who wish to study abroad. The scholarships are limited to Mexican citizens.
Mexico	NOVA Italian MBA Association	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers financial aid to Mexican students, including those who wish to study abroad, in specific areas of study such as Economics, Business Administration and International Relations.
Mexico	Noopolis	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers a “Fondos de Talento” program which funds Mexican students who wish to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Mexico	Banca Sella	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Funds up to 500,000 MXP to Mexican students who wish to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees abroad.
Peru	Banco de Crédito	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers student loans up to $30,000 for study abroad.

Middle East and Africa

Country or Region	Name	Prospective Recipients	General Information
Egypt	Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers scholarships to Egyptian nationals that include full tuition, a living allowance, travel expenses and health insurance.
Israel	ISEF Foundation	Graduate students	Offers scholarships to around 35 Israeli graduates who are studying in the U.S. or Europe each year.
Lebanon	Hariri Foundation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers scholarships to Lebanese students who wish to pursue higher education abroad.
Palestine	Ramallah Federation	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers financial aid and scholarships to Palestinian students who wish to pursue higher education.
Namibia	The Namibian Government Scholarship and Training Program (NGSTP)	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Provides Namibians with scholarships for academic training at universities in the United States, Europe and South Africa. Throughout the program students take classes in areas that have been identified as priorities for Namibia's development.
South Africa	Nedbank	Graduate students	Offers student loans to South African citizens applying for postgraduate studies abroad.
South Africa	Absa Bank	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers student loans that cover tuition and textbook fees for South African citizens.
All African Countries	Advance-Africa.com	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers scholarship and grant information for African students who wish to study abroad.
All African Countries	International Scholarships	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	A List of scholarships available for African students for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
All African Countries	African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association	Undergraduate & Graduate Students	Offers scholarships to African students between 18 to 26 years of age enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate full-time degree in the medical field (preferably cancer related studies) at an American college or university.
Middle Eastern and North Africa	ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program	Graduate students	Open to students of the region who have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography. The program will fund the full tuition for those who wish to pursue a graduate degree in the United States.
Arab Countries	The National Arab-American Medical Association (NAAMA) Foundation	Graduate students	Offers two annual scholarship grants of $1,000 each to qualified students of Arabic extraction enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian medical, osteopathic or dental school. This includes students of Arab descent who are not U.S. Citizens.