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Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship |
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To support an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, and to be conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. Preference given to candidates whose project requires travel to the Mediterranean.
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Actively pursuing a graduate degree at a North American college or university; Applicants must have been AIA members in good standing for at least two consecutive years (or one year for graduate students) by the deadline. Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November
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Humanity in Action Fellowship |
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Intensive and demanding, the Humanity in Action Fellowship is a month-long program that brings together international groups of university students and recent graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as examples of issues affecting different minority groups today. Each program is highly interdisciplinary and features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, non-profit and community organizations, museums and memorials. The programs seek to highlight different models of action to remedy injustice. The objective of the Humanity in Action Fellowship is to facilitate a collective exploration of the social and political roots of discrimination, as well as to provide a forum where potential solutions to some of today's most challenging issues can be considered and discussed. The programs are also intended to instill a responsibility among Humanity in Action Fellows to recognize and address the need to protect minorities and promote human rights—in their own communities and around the world.
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Sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent graduates (2 years) Award Amount: Covers the costs of participation and accommodation during the fellowship, as well as a modest stipend for some meals. For awardees with documented need, Humanity in Action may also cover flight costs.
Deadline: February
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IES Abroad Scholarships |
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IES Abroad is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner and offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for attending an IES program. Scholarships are awarded for specific areas of study, specific locations, and diversity. Students apply for IES scholarship funding in the IES application portal.
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Must be applying for an IES Abroad program Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April, May, November
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Institute of Current World Affairs Fellowship |
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The ICWA fellowship covers expenses for fellows under the age of 35 to spend two years of independent study abroad working on a project proposed by the fellow. The ICWA fellowship program aims to nurture deep expertise in foreign countries and cultures. Fellows are required to write monthly newsletters, which are distributed to Institute members and other interested parties, including family, friends and professional associates of the fellows.
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Aged 35 and under, language skills to carry out your proposed project abroad. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply, however they must prove strong ties to the U.S., and must carry out their project outside of the U.S. Award Amount: Funds two years of living expenses
Deadline: June
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Japan Foundation Grants |
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The Japan Foundation conducts programs in the three major areas of Arts and Cultural Exchange, Japanese-Language Education Overseas, Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange, as well as Strengthening Cultural Exchange in Asia. There are applicable programs in each of these areas, and support is provided for activities conducted by individuals and organizations that are involved in international exchange.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Country: Japan
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JASSO Scholarship for Short Term Study |
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Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers scholarships for qualified students who are accepted by a Japanese university, graduate school, junior college, college of technology (3rd grade or upper) or professional training college under a student exchange agreement or other student exchange arrangement on a short-term basis from 8 days to one year between Japanese school and their home higher educational institution outside Japan.
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Accepted by a Japanese school and demonstrated financial need. Must not have a scholarship from an outside institution of more than 80,000 JPY (~$618 USD). Award Amount: JPY 80,000 per month
Country: Japan
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Jesse Lokrantz scholarship from the AWC |
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The Jesse Lokrantz Scholarship promotes cross-cultural exchange between Sweden and the United States. The scholarship provides funds for American students studying in Sweden and Swedish students studying in the United States.
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Student must be attending an accredited university in Sweden in order to be eligible. Award Amount: Covers cost of flight
Deadline: April
Country: Sweden
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Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT) Summer Japanese Language Program |
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KIT (Kanazawa Institute of Technology) Summer Program in Japanese is a five-week RIT summer fellowship program designed to give participants a rich experience in improving Japanese communication skills and understanding Japanese culture and society. You'll participate in cultural programs, field trips, and develop projects, in addition to attending lectures and participating in daily classroom activities. Students earn 8 credits in Japanese language and culture. Email maureen.shannon@rit.edu for more information about the program.
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Undergraduate student at RIT. Award Amount: Covers tuition and housing costs
Deadline: November
Country: Japan
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Killiam Fellowships |
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Provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada.
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Full-time undergraduate students in good standing; fluent in the English language (and/or French, where appropriate) Award Amount: Offers $10,000 US ($5,000 US per semester), along with an allowance of $250 CAD to offset health insurance costs, and a $800 CAD travel allowance.
Deadline: January
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Lady Davis fellowship Trust for Visiting Scholars and Professors |
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The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust offers Fellowships at the Hebrew University and at the Technion to Visiting Professors, Post-Doctoral Researchers and Doctoral Students. The Trust has been active for 49 years since its inception in 1973.
To date, the Trust has offered Fellowships to 1,016 Visiting Professors, 817 Post-Doctoral Researchers, 545 Doctoral Students, and has sent 176 Post-Doctoral Students to Universities abroad.
Fellowships exist to provide the opportunity for leading scientists and scholars and postdoctoral researchers from abroad, regardless of nationality, gender or field of scholarship to teach, study and participate in research in Israel at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at the Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa.
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Must be a full or associate professor. Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Country: Israel
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Lafayette Fellowship |
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Designed to support the next generation of young leaders with a strong interest in the transatlantic relationship, the Lafayette Fellowship will fund one year of master’s-level study in France for up to 30 outstanding American students. Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, the program partners with leading French academic institutions across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts, with courses taught in French or entirely in English. In addition to their academic studies, fellows will also participate in the French-American Leadership Program – a year-long series of lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship – providing full immersion in European innovation, culture, and policy. The program aims to deepen academic and cultural exchange between France and the U.S. and nurture future leaders. The Fellowship will encourage reflection on major global challenges, such as environmental challenges and sustainability; health and biotechnology; peace and security; social equity and democratic issues; digital technologies; and artificial intelligence. There is no language requirement for the Fellowship. However, if your academic program is taught partially or entirely in French, you must provide proof of French language proficiency. Eligibility:
Must be 27 years old or younger and have a bachelor's degree from a US institution, with a minimum of 3.7 GPA. Award Amount:
Varies Deadline: November
Country: France
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Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship |
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Applicants for the Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship Fund should have an interest in contemporary Norway and all things Norwegian, and a desire to develop their own interests in another field, such as the sciences, technology, business, politics, language and culture, and who seek to enhance and disseminate their knowledge.
Applicants should be in a work situation where a short-term position in a similar job in Norway would be beneficial to their career. This opportunity could be used to supplement funding for an international exchange or internship within the same field, or for a short-term work opportunity that provides a chance to learn about another country.
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Only open to women. Those studying areas where women are underrepresented (biotechnology, mathematics, sciences, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. Award Amount: Varies, starts at $1,000
Deadline: March
Country: Norway
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LankaCorps |
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LankaCorps is an exciting opportunity for North Americans of Sri Lankan background to "explore their roots while giving back" to the country of their heritage. The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce that a new group of young leaders will once again be selected to live and work for six months in Sri Lanka.
Eligibility:
Sri Lankan heritage, between ages of 21-30, earned a bachelor's degree Award Amount: Monthly stipend, airfare, and health insurance
Deadline: February
Country: Sri Lanka
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Lilly Library- Mendel Fellowships |
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Established through a bequest by the estate of Johanna Lenz Mendel in 1998, the Mendel Fellowships are intended to support research by scholars from around the world in areas of particular interest to the Mendels, including: the history of the Spanish Colonial Empire; Latin American independence movements; European expansion in the Americas; voyages, travels and exploration; geography, navigation and cartography; German literature and history; and music, including sheet music.
Award Amount: $40,000
Deadline: September
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Louise Wallace Hackney Fellowship for the Study of Chinese Art |
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The fellowship is conceived to permit the study of Chinese art, with special relation to painting and its reflection of Chinese culture, and to permit the translation into English of works upon said subject for the purpose of furthering a better understanding of Chinese painting in the United States. Eligibility:
Three years of Chinese language study or its equivalent needed to apply Award Amount: $8,000
Deadline: March
Country: China
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Luce Scholars Program |
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Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia.
The goal of the program is to provide an Asian experience for those who will be future leaders in their field and communities, but have yet to have significant contact with Asian affairs. The Luce Scholars Program selection criteria include an applicant's: (a) strong, mature, and clearly defined career interest in a specific field (any professional field but Asian Affairs is acceptable); (b) motivation and potential for accomplishment within their field; (c) academic achievement, especially in their field; (d) capacity for leadership; and (e) openness to new ideas and a sensitivity to their fellow human beings. The single most important consideration is that nominees give evidence of potential for leadership and accomplishment, both within a chosen profession and as members of the broader American community.
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Must be younger than 30 and have at least a bachelor's degree by July 1st of the year they enter the program; Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible Award Amount: Provides full stipends for recipients to live and work in Asia.
Deadline: September
Country: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
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Marshall Scholarship |
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Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Up to 50 Scholars are selected each year to study at a graduate level at a UK institution in any field of study.
As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programmes contributes to their ultimate personal success.
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.
Eligibility:
Minimum 3.7 GPA; Undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution (graduated after April 2014); not hold a UK equivalent degree Award Amount: Tuition fees, living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, travel grants, airfare
Deadline: October
Country: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
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McCall MacBain Scholars |
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The McCall MacBain Scholarships bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Eligibility:
Earned a Bachelor's degree in the last five years. Award Amount:
Varies Deadline: September
Country: Canada
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Medicus Student Exchange Scholarship |
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This program provides partial financial support for U.S. residents at the junior, senior or graduate college level who have been accepted to study at a Swiss University or Federal Institute of Technology. The full amount of these grants is paid directly to the students upon proof of registration. This is a one-time only award.
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The applicant must have been accepted to study at a Swiss university. College junior, senior, or graduate student. Award Amount: Partial financial support
Deadline: March
Country: Switzerland
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Mediterranean Diet in Greece - Perrotis College, RIT Study Abroad Scholarship |
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RIT students applying to the Mediterranean Diet in Greece summer program through Perrotis College are eligible for RIT scholarship funding.
Students with completed applications in the RIT Compass (including scholarship essay) for the Mediterranean Diet in Greece program will automatically be considered for this scholarship. 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.
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Undergraduate student at RIT, complete application in Compass (including essay), priority will be given to students with high financial need Award Amount: Three RIT students will be awarded a fully funded fellowship to participate in this program. There will be NO tuition or program fee, just out of pocket costs. All other participants will receive significant scholarship funding between $1,500 and $3,000.
Deadline: March
Country: Greece
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Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) |
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The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers six 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 or U.S. Indigenous cultures and societies. Eighty 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.
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Applicants must complete all PhD requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins or by December, whichever comes first. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply, however, they must be PhD candidates at an American university. Award Amount: Depends on research plan, average of $23,0000
Deadline: November
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Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program |
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The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program trains emerging leaders in the fight to end hunger worldwide. It is a unique two-year program that combines field and policy work.
Leland Fellows will be matched with a host organization around the world- an NGO, agency, foundation, or private sector entity that works to build food and nutrition security.
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Must be authorized to work in the United States and possess a recent graduate-level degree. Award Amount: Travel, Accommodations, Monthly Stipend
Deadline: January
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Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship |
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The Japanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho or MEXT) sponsors the Monbukagakusho Scholarship to enable foreign students from around the world to earn undergraduate degrees, study Japanese language and culture at the undergraduate level, train in Japanese specialized training colleges, and research a broad range of topics at the graduate level in Japanese universities.
Offers four different types of scholarships, for different education levels and fields of study.
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For undergraduate study, born between April 1994-April 1999; for Graduate study, born after April 1981 and have an undergraduate degree. Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Country: Japan
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National Geographic Society Research and Exploration Grant |
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The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest.
Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology.
The award funds projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology, in fields related to the ocean, land, wildlife, human history and cultures, and human ingenuity.
Award Amount: Level I: Up to $20,000
Level II: Up to $100,000
Deadline: April, October
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National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) |
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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) annually awards scholarships to outstanding students with Italian-American heritage in the summer for use during the following academic year.
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Must have Italian American ancestry; minimum 3.5 GPA; Member of NIAF (student may use a family member's membership); attending a U.S. accredited institution; studying abroad on semester or academic-year full-time programs Award Amount: Up to $12,000
Deadline: March
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National Society of Leadership and Success |
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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.
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Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, demonstrated leadership experience Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March, October
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Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences |
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NIAS Individual Fellowships are awarded to senior scholars to carry out advanced research in the humanities and the social sciences. Fellows have at least three years of post-PhD degree academic experience and have already made a considerable contribution to their field. Each year, NIAS awards around 30 fellows with a NIAS Individual Fellowship. This Fellowship allows scholars to come to Amsterdam and become a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary collaborative learning community where one can challenge boundaries, explore detours and get new perspectives.
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At least 3 years of post-Ph.D. degree academic experience; Affiliation with a university or research institute Award Amount: Housing, living stipend
Deadline: April
Country: Netherlands
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Nobel Week Dialogue |
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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). Award Amount:
Fully funded Deadline: May
Country: Sweden
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NORAM Scholarship |
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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. Eligibility:
U.S. Citizen; Must hold a bachelors degree; Students can apply without being accepted to an institution before the application deadline, but must submit documentation of admission/invitation if awarded a scholarship; The project/academic field must be of mutual benefit to the two countries. Award Amount: Between $1,500-$5,000
Deadline: April
Country: Norway
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Norway-America Association |
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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 Award Amount: NOK 10,000-40,000
Deadline: February
Country: Norway
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NTID - Hayes Scholarship |
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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.
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Deaf or hard of hearing, ASL-Interpreting major, high financial need Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Aligns with RIT application deadlines for study abroad programs
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NTID - Murai Scholarship |
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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.
Eligibility:
Deaf or hard of hearing, ASL-Interpreting major, high financial need Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Aligns with RIT application deadlines for study abroad programs
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Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America - Study Abroad Scholarships |
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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. Eligibility:
U.S. citizens of Italian descent enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited academic institution Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Country: Italy
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Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships |
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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.
Eligibility:
OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies at any university in an OAS Member State, with the exception of the applicant’s sponsoring country. OAS Scholarship Recipients must return and remain in the sponsoring country for a period of no less than twenty four (24) months after completing the program of study. Be a citizen or permanent resident of an OAS Member State. Must have obtained a university degree by the time of application. Award Amount: Up to $30,000
Deadline: Varies
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Peace Corps |
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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
Eligibility:
18 years or older Award Amount: Monthly living allowance
Deadline: Rolling
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Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning |
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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.
Eligibility:
Must be an active Phi Kappa Phi Member. Must have received an undergraduate degree. Award Amount: $500
Deadline: June
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Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship |
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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.
Eligibility:
3.75 GPA, accepted into a study abroad program. Applicants do not have to be Society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter. Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March
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Rhodes Scholarship |
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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.
Eligibility:
• At least 18 but not yet 24 years of age (i.e., the applicant must still be 23 on October 1 in the year of application) • Have bachelor's degree by Oct 1 • The applicant must be eligible to apply through one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia: either in the state where he or she was legally resident on April 15 in the year of application, or where he or she will have received at least two years of college training and a bachelor’s degree before October 1 in the year following election. (U.S. citizens who are residents of U.S. territories are only eligible to apply if they will have at least two years of college training and a bachelor’s degree from a college or university in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.) Award Amount: Tuition at Oxford, plus £13,658 annual stipend
Deadline: October
Country: England
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RIT College of Liberal Arts Global Opportunity (GO) Grant |
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All College of Liberal Arts majors/double majors receive an automatic $500 grant to study abroad. You do not need to apply for the GO Grant. The RIT Education Abroad office will automatically award the scholarship funds once you’ve been accepted and confirmed on your study abroad program. The grant will post to your RIT eServices account in the term you are registered for your study abroad program. The GO Grant can only be used once for a study abroad experience. Email global@rit.edu with any questions about this scholarship. Eligibility:
RIT College of Liberal Arts major (or double major); meets eligibility requirements to study abroad; applying for an RIT study abroad program in the Compass Award Amount: $500
Deadline: Aligns with RIT application deadlines for study abroad programs
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RIT College of Liberal Arts Student Travel Fund |
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COLA Travel Fund will support student travel to present original papers at conferences as well as study or research abroad. Contact CLA Assistant Dean, Bradley Rosenbaum (bjrgla@rit.edu) for more information. Eligibility:
Must be a College of Liberal Arts major or double major. Award Amount: $500-$750
Deadline: February, September, November
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RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant |
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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.
Eligibility:
Participating in an RIT Faculty-Led, Global Campus, Exchange, or International Research program; High financial need; 2.5 GPA or higher; Clear conduct record with RIT Conduct Office Award Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: Aligns with RIT application deadlines for study abroad programs
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RIT Honors Travel Grant |
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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.
Eligibility:
Must be part of the RIT Honors Program Award Amount: Up to $500
Deadline: Rolling
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RIT The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement |
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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.
Award Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: February
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Rockefeller Foundation Bellagion Center Residency - Gender Equality |
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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
Award Amount: Room and board, private studio, travel funding provided based on financial need
Deadline: May
Country: Italy
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Rockefeller Foundation Bellagion Center Residency |
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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
Award Amount: Room and board, private studio, travel funding provided based on financial need
Deadline: May
Country: Italy
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Rotary Peace Fellowships |
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The fellowship funds master's degrees and professional development at Rotary Peace Centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses.
Master’s degree programs
Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
Professional development certificate program
During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and across the globe. Fellows complete field studies, and they also design and carry out a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program.
Eligibility:
Proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended where there are Rotary clubs located around the world. Demonstrated work experience in relevant field. Must have a Bachelor's degree. Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience for the Masters program, and 5 years for the professional program. Award Amount: Fully funded Masters Degrees & Professional Development, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study experiences.
Deadline: May
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Royal Anthropological Institute and Anthropologists’ Fund for Urgent Anthropological Research (AFUAR) |
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The fellowship is designed to support ethnographic research on currently threatened indigenous peoples, cultures and languages. Its primary aim is to contribute to anthropological knowledge through detailed ethnography.
Award Amount: £30,000
Deadline: August
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Ruth Landes Memorial Research Fund |
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Grants are available to scholars and other professionally qualified individuals of recognized merit for work toward a doctoral dissertation, for postdoctoral work, or for independent scholarship that relate to Ruth Landes' work (anthropology).
Award Amount: $10,000-$60,000
Deadline: Rolling
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SAI Study Abroad Scholarships |
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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.
Eligibility:
Must be applying for a SAI study abroad program Award Amount: $200-$3,000
Deadline: March, June, October
Country: France, Spain, Italy
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Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award |
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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.
Eligibility:
Must be graduating from a U.S. institution. Project must be related to public service. Award Amount: $30,000
Deadline: January
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