International Scholarship and Fellowship Search

The NSLS Foundation Scholarship and Awards Program supports members for their desire to make a difference, leadership growth, service, member excellence, and financial need. As a member of NSLS, you can apply for a variety of scholarships or grants.

Fueled by a common belief that in order to change the world you need to experience it, EF College Study and The Forum on Education Abroad have created a first-of-its-kind, high-impact student scholarship program, in collaboration with EF's educational partner the Nobel Prize Museum. This interdisciplinary program is dedicated to including students from diverse backgrounds, and future leaders from all over the world are invited to apply. Only 10 students will be selected to attend the prestigious program, and all applications are due in early May. During this fully-funded program, the selected students will participate in an online project-based course, travel to Sweden for an international field study, and attend sessions at the Nobel Week Dialogue: a collaborative event that brings some of the world's leading scientists, policy-makers, and thinkers together to explore scientific topics through a global lens. Led by distinguished international faculty-leaders, scholarship recipients will tackle global challenges through action learning projects (ALPs).

The purpose of the scholarships are to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. The aim is to support post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States. By awarding scholarships to American students or researchers, knowledge and understanding will increase,  and it will strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. Every year, up to ten scholarships are offered to American students, based on merit and need.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMERICANS TO STUDY IN NORWAY The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. By supporting post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States, we hope to bring the two countries closer. Through awarding scholarships to American students and researchers, we invest in the growth of knowledge and understanding and it will strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. Every year, we offer up to ten scholarships to American students, based on merit and need

The NTID-Hayes scholarship is an RIT-administered scholarship that provides funding for Deaf/HOH students and ASL Interpreting majors with high financial need to study abroad. Students who are Deaf/HOH and/or Interpreting majors will automatically be considered for this scholarship when applying for a program in the RIT Study Abroad Compass. No additional application is required and students will be informed of scholarship decisions shortly after program application deadlines. Email global@rit.edu with questions about the scholarship.

The NTID-Murai scholarship is an RIT-administered scholarship that provides funding for Deaf/HOH students and ASL Interpreting majors with high financial need to study abroad. Students who are Deaf/HOH and/or Interpreting majors will automatically be considered for this scholarship when applying for a program in the RIT Study Abroad Compass. No additional application is required and students will be informed of scholarship decisions shortly after program application deadlines. Email global@rit.edu with questions about the scholarship.

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers scholarships for U.S. citizens of Italian descent to study abroad in Italy. Scholarships are available for students studying abroad at the following institutions: American University of Rome and John Cabot University. An Italian language scholarship is also offered for students majoring or minoring in Italian language.

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants a variety of scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree in international locations including the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Europe.

The Peace Corps Volunteer program is often called life-defining by the more than 230,000 Americans who have served. Get the chance to fully integrate into a host country community, where you will live and work on projects ranging from education to business development. The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated change makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals: To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. Service time is 2 years, plus 3 months of training

Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members to include (but not be limited to): Graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, travel related to teaching/research/learning, etc.

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty grants are awarded each year.

The purpose of the residence program is to host artists and writers who have a specific project to develop in Paris. This project should preferably be carried out in partnership with a previously specified local institution or other structure, a company, or an artist, in Paris or the surrounding area for artists in the fields of visual or performing arts and for writers as part of a research project.

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. 32 awards are given each year. Rhodes Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead. If applying for this scholarship, you must meet with the RIT Education Abroad & International Fellowships office. Email jenny.sullivan@rit.edu to set up an appointment.

RIT Education Abroad Travel grants supports study abroad on RIT Global Campus, Exchange, Faculty-Led, or International Research programs. You do not need to complete a separate scholarship application for this award. When applying for an eligible program in the RIT Study Abroad Compass, "opt-in" to be considered for the scholarship in the financial aid section of your application. The RIT Education Abroad office will automatically consider any student who opted-in, based on financial need. You will receive notice of your scholarship status shortly after the application deadline for your program. The scholarship will post to your RIT eServices account in the term you are registered for your study abroad program. Email global@rit.edu with any questions about this scholarship.

To encourage study abroad, participation in conferences, and faculty-sponsored research, the Honors Program offers each RIT Honors student a one-time grant of up to $500 (in aggregate, not each). Students can be reimbursed for travel, hotel, conference registration, meals and expenses for materials. To apply, please contact the RIT Honors office.

Applications are available on-line. Please note that the qualifications for each scholarship are different, but there is only one common application. Based on your responses to the demographic questions, the application will populate which scholarships you are eligible to apply for. All submissions, however, must include a complete application, an essay, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. Please note that some scholarships require additional materials.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to improving access to electricity, food, healthcare, and economic opportunity for all. Through the Gender Equality Residency, we are seeking to encourage participation from women leaders, and, support a wide range of projects aiming to realize gender equality, building a world where all people can access the resources they need to thrive and exercise the freedom necessary to pursue their dreams. Gender Equality Residency This Residency track is targeted towards applicants who are dedicated to advancing gender equality through initiatives, policymaking, and public advocacy. This residency is available to a wide range of diverse actors such as: Academics advancing research and scholarship on women’s economic justice and rights, gender studies, women’s leadership, etc. Artists and writers disseminating messages about the impact and urgency of gender equality through the medium of their work Policymakers who aim to build governance frameworks, coalitions and more, which will enable action addressing this pressing issue Practitioners, who are working ‘on the ground’ and on the frontlines of this issue in communities globally, and whose work necessitates an environment for deep thinking on approaches and avenues to impact

he Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center has a track record of spurring action and impact to address pressing global challenges. The Foundation is seeking candidates from a broad range of fields, areas of practice and expertise, with diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. The General Open Call Residency is for all practitioners, academics and artists working in any discipline or area of study. Projects can be based on any topic but must demonstrate clear social impact and charitable purpose. This residency is available to a wide range of diverse actors such as: University and think tank-based academics, researchers, professors, and scientists working in any discipline Artists and writers, including but not limited to composers, fiction and non-fiction writers, playwrights, poets, video/filmmakers, dancers, musicians, and visual artists who share in the Foundation’s mission of promoting the well-being of humankind, and produce work that enhances our shared understanding of pressing global or social issues Senior-level policymakers, nonprofit leaders, journalists, private sector leaders and public advocates in a variety of fields and sectors

SAI is an RIT study abroad affiliate partner. SAI has provided more than $2 million in financial assistance to students. Many SAI scholarships are paired with volunteering, interning, or professional experience, granting students more opportunities to become involved in the local or study abroad community. Students apply for SAI scholarships through the SAI application portal.

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $30,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of 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. 

Sons of Norway provide scholarship opportunities for students to study in Norway

Summer program for American students to intensively study Chinese (Mandarin) and immerse themselves in Taiwanese culture for two months.

The Cambridge Trust is a major source of funding to scholars at Cambridge and offers a number of scholarships for postgraduate students.

The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars who are Icelandic citizens or permanent residents from universities in Iceland to conduct graduate research or study at universities in the United States.

The purpose of the International Nahum Goldmann Fellowship is to provide a constructive space for young leaders to test questions and assumptions, practice critical leadership skills, and learn about the diversity and shared values across the Jewish world. International Nahum Goldmann Fellowships are unique week long seminars for emerging Jewish leaders between the ages of 25-40 worldwide. The Fellowship brings together Jews of vastly different religious and political affiliations and exposes them to the highest level of Jewish learning, to the myriad challenges facing Jewish communities around the world and to the dynamic responses to these challenges. International Fellowships have been held in Israel, Uruguay, Poland, Croatia, Australia, South Africa, Sweden, India, Brazil, Russia, Germany, U.K.

For over a century, the American Academy in Rome has awarded the Rome Prize to support innovative and cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Each year, the prize is awarded to about thirty artists and scholars who represent the highest standard of excellence. Fellowships are awarded in the following disciplines: Ancient studies Architecture Design: includes graphic, industrial, interior, exhibition, set, costume, and fashion design, urban design, city planning, engineering, and other design fields Historic preservation and conservation Landscape architecture: includes environmental design and planning, landscape/ecological urbanism, landscape history, sustainability and ecological studies, and geography Literature: includes fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry Medieval studies Modern Italian studies Musical composition Renaissance and early modern studies Visual arts: includes painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, film and video, installation, new media, digital arts, and other visual-arts fields

ThinkSwiss is a scholarship program funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). It is managed by the Office of Science, Technology, and Higher Education at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. and supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada. The aim of the program is to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for American and Canadian students and to foster exchange between Swiss, U.S., and Canadian universities and research institutions. The ThinkSwiss program encompasses both the Summer School Travel Grants and Research Scholarships. Summer School Travel Grants - This program offers travel grants to U.S. and Canadian participants for several Swiss summer schools. The participants will benefit from hands-on research, training and exposure to cutting-edge issues within a professional research community. Participants are selected by the respective summer school. Research Scholarships - for undergraduate or graduate students who have already found a research opportunity with a Swiss university. The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship opens doors to the world of Swiss academia, which combines a high quality curriculum with innovative thinking. For whom? This program is designed for students who are enrolled at a U.S. or Canadian university and who have completed their sophomore year. The scholarship is open to students from all fields if they have an acceptance letter from a professor at a Swiss university for a research stay in their group.

Young people deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but not everyone can afford to travel, especially if you’re on a student budget. The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded biannually to passionate students who want to explore the world. One winner is chosen each application cycle.

Since 2014, Volunteer Forever has been offering travel scholarships to help participants defray the cost of volunteering, studying, interning, teaching, or working abroad. Twice a year, we award a $500 to $1,000 scholarship to two travelers. This scholarship is open to travelers embarking on all kinds of meaningful trips: no matter where you’d like to go worldwide, we’re here to help. The scholarship award can be used for anything related to your travel, including the program fee, airfare, travel insurance, or even spending money while abroad! During each scholarship round, essays are evaluated blindly by a scholarship committee.