International Scholarship and Fellowship Search

One of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $3.7 million in funding for more than 241 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

Are you a graduate with initial leadership experience? Do you come from Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, India, the Russian Federation, South Africa or the USA? Would you like to implement a self-chosen project that supports your career development, is societally relevant and has a lasting public impact? Are you interested in actively participating in an international network of dedicated leaders? Then come to Germany with a German Chancellor Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to take the next step of your career. The fellowship programme is under the patronage of the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Up to 60 German Chancellor Fellowships are awarded each year – up to ten per country. This fellowship for prospective leaders brings you to Germany for one year to implement a project idea you have developed yourself. We will help you network with international future leaders here to find new answers to the global issues of our time.

For more than 50 years, the American Institute of Indian Studies has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit of knowledge about India.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year.

For more than eighteen years, Anatolia has been hosting recent US college and university graduates for an academic year long fellowship – living on campus and working with our students, faculty and staff. From teaching, mentoring, counselling, to doing institutional research, our Fellows have been involved with student life while they live their own unique experience in a country rich with history and opportunities to explore their own interests.

Arcadia is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner and offers scholarships for their programs. All students applying to Arcadia study abroad programs are encouraged to apply to scholarships. Arcadia offers funding for students with financial need as well as provides resources for other destination-specific scholarships. Students apply for Arcadia scholarships through the Arcadia study abroad application portal.

Fellowships are awarded to distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centers in Australia. Fellows are expected to increase public awareness of science and scientific issues and accordingly will be outstanding lecturers to the general lay public.

The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security). Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent. By supporting undergraduate students who have high financial need, the program has been successful in supporting students who have been historically underrepresented in education abroad, including but not limited to first-generation college students, ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, students attending HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) or other minority-serving institutions, students attending community colleges, and students coming from U.S. states with less study abroad participation. 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.

The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange fund is open to applicants from the United States to provide the opportunity for those in a position to influence public opinion and contribute to the development of their society to make a two- to four-week study trip to Sweden. The travel grant’s purpose is to support opinion-forming projects within areas such as politics, public administration, unions, organizations, mass media, industry and commerce, K-12 education, and culture.

Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Before applying for a Boren Award scholarship, students should already have a study abroad program in mind that meets the requirements for the award. An RIT study abroad advisor can help you find an eligible program. For RIT students, programs in China, Japan, Russia and the Middle East are typically the best fit. Email global@rit.edu to make an appointment with a study abroad advisor. 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.

For STEM majors interested in learning a language that is highly sought-after in the U.S. federal workforce. The Boren STEM summer program gives Science, Engineering, Computing and other STEM students the culture and language skills to have a positive impact on important global issues like cybersecurity, infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, health, etc. Before applying for the Boren STEM Summer scholarship, students should already have a study abroad program in mind that meets the requirements for the award. An RIT study abroad advisor can help you find an eligible program. For RIT students, programs in China and Japan are typically the best fit. Email global@rit.edu to make an appointment with a study abroad advisor. 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.

The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. The United States-Japan Bridging Foundation funds scholarships through AATJ to help students study abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year.

The Bright!Tax Global Scholar Initiative provides supplemental funds for American students who are already or will be studying abroad under the auspices of an accredited academic institution. Scholarships are available for full semester programs.

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s grant making strategies support biomedical scientists at the beginning of their careers and areas of science that are poised for significant advancement but are currently undervalued and underfunded. BWF has programs which support primary and secondary students, science and mathematics teachers, institutions, and academic scientists: postdoctoral-faculty bridging awards and faculty awards.

Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for a semester or a whole academic year, and students undertaking a work/internship/traineeship placement of varying lengths of time. Applicants must be attending a BUTEX-affiliate university partner.

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions, specifically designed to host African-born scholars.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professional (CBYX) is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German Young Professional the opportunity to spend one year in each others' countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. A year-long fellowship program that includes German language instruction, semester study in Germany, and semester-long internship. The program consists of three phases: • Two months of intensive German language training in Germany (Aug-Sept) • One semester of classes in your academic or career field at a university, technical or professional school in Germany* (Oct-Feb) • Three-month internship in Germany in your career field** (March-June) Open to candidates in all career fields. No prior German language required. 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.

Funds for impact-oriented internships or volunteer projects abroad. The Christianson Grant is awarded to individuals who have arranged their own overseas service programs. Proposed programs must be at least six months in length and emphasize a service and community component. The grant does not support independent research projects or academic study abroad programs.

CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows will explore conflict and injustice from various perspectives and the leaders who sought to affect positive change for their communities and their countries. Fellows will return to America with new perspectives on how effective leaders influence positive social change and inspired to be the catalyst for positive change in their communities and in our world. This Fellowship is a fully funded summer study abroad program designed for students of color as part of CIEE’s commitment to open doors for all students from all backgrounds. 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.

CIEE is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner and offers more than $13 million in scholarships and grants annually to help high school or college students make their dreams of studying abroad a reality. CIEE offers need-based scholarships, merit scholarships, and scholarships by location. Students apply for CIEE scholarships through the CIEE application portal.

CIS Abroad is an RIT study abroad affiliate partner and offers various scholarships and grants for their programs for academic excellence as well as for overcoming financial need and other social hurdles. Students apply for CIS scholarships through the CIS application portal.

Provides support to RIT students in their desire to study at RIT Croatia. Recipients must be in good academic standing, able to demonstrate financial need, interested in studying at RIT Croatia and matriculated at RIT's Henrietta campus. Students who are applying for RIT Croatia study abroad programs 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.

Supports college women in learning about other cultures through the study of languages and study abroad. Provides financial assistance to young women who have received the Girl Scout Silver or Gold award.

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) provides an intensive language study program for US students, funded by the US Department of State. Receive intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. Awardees study one of 15 critical languages for approximately 8-10 weeks over the summer. Most languages do not require previous experience • No previous experience: Azerbaijani, Bangla, Hindi, Indonesian, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu • 1 year experience: Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Russian • 2 years’ experience: Chinese, Japanese If you have an interest in future U.S. government work or international relations, the CLS scholarship is the most prestigious language program for U.S. citizens and would be an exceptional addition to your resume. 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.

The Cultural Vistas Fellowship affords underrepresented U.S. university students the unique opportunity to advance their career goals, develop global competencies, and experience life in another culture. Cultural Vistas will select up to 12 fellows to take part in this multinational professional development program that includes eight-week summer internships in various countries around the world.

RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Professional offers summer research internships in Germany to Master’s and Ph.D. students from USA, Canada, Great Britain or Ireland at companies and non-university research institutions with strong relations to industry. Undergraduates who are RISE Germany alumni are also eligible. Depending on the internship recent graduates are also eligible. RISE Professional is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. The program is open for students in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth science, engineering or a closely related field. All participants receive a scholarship from DAAD and an additional stipend from their host company/institution to help cover living expenses. Funding is possible for a period up to six months depending on the internship in summer or fall German language requirements vary according to the internship placement. 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.

A 3-month STEM summer research internship program in Germany. Undergraduate students are matched with doctoral students and researchers to assist with their research projects. RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field). DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses. Host universities, universities of applied sciences (UAS) and institutes provide housing assistance and match students with Ph.D. student mentors or researchers (only UAS). German language is not required and the working language will be in English. May be able to be used to fulfill an RIT summer co-op! 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.

DIS is an RIT study abroad affiliate partner and offers scholarships based on financial need and diversity to attend DIS study abroad programs. Students must be applying to a semester or summer DIS program in Denmark or Sweden.

The Overseas Ambassador Program provides a $500 stipend for students or recent graduates who are planning to study, intern, volunteer or teach abroad. The Overseas Ambassadors will serve as an overseas correspondent, sharing their experiences to motivate other members of the DiversityAbroad.com community to go abroad.

Established in 2013, the endowment provides support to RIT students in their desire to study at RIT Croatia. Recipients must be in good academic standing, able to demonstrate financial need, interested in studying at RIT Croatia and matriculated at RIT's Henrietta campus. This Scholarship if funded in part by donors and in part by RIT quasi-endowed funds. Students who are applying for RIT Croatia study abroad programs 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.

Recipients of the scholarship receive $2,000 to help finance their international trip as long as they have an educational or service component to their itinerary.

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students of all academic disciplines who are currently enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools in the United States and Finland are eligible for FFN scholarships.

First Trip values the philosophy of global citizenship and promotes travel to non-traditional study abroad locations. First Trip provides funding to countries ranked lower than Very High on the United Nations annual Human Development Index (HDI).

If you want to use your tech skills to make a difference, see the world, and experience different cultures, the Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is an opportunity of a lifetime. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, this two-year Fellowship program is a path to a career in the Foreign Service by providing academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS).

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. A Freeman-ASIA award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc. 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.

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers U.S. faculty, administrators and professionals grants to lecture, conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, or to participate in seminars. The Fulbright Program, the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. 4 Award Types: Scholar Awards Postdoctoral Awards Distinguished Scholar Awards International Education Administrator Awards Length: a few months to a year (typically during the academic year), or flex option (allows multiple visits over two years). 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.

A program of the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe. Specialists, who represent a wide range of professional and academic disciplines, are competitively selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster based on their knowledge, skill sets, and ability to make a significant contribution to projects overseas. Those individuals that have been approved to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster are then eligible to be matched with approved projects designed by foreign host institutions from over 150 countries and other areas. Once abroad, Specialists partner with their host institution to conduct project activities in support of the host institution’s priorities and goals. Fulbright Specialists: - Deliver seminars or workshops - Act as a consultant - Develop academic or training curricula and materials - Deliver lectures - Conduct needs assessments

In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and Young Professional from all backgrounds. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding for research, creative projects, graduate study and English teaching opportunities to recent graduates and graduate students. 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.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for U.S. Citizens to come to the UK.  These summer programmes provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the UK on a three, four, five or six week academic and cultural summer programme. Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills. The Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance. 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.

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) expands access to study abroad by raising awareness of its benefits to the individual and value to the collective, and by granting scholarships of up to $10,000. Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad and those destined for non-traditional locations are given preference, in an effort to make the demographics of U.S. undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. population. FEA administers 30+ scholarships - you only have to submit one application to FEA to be considered for all of their available scholarships. 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.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. The first class of scholars came into residence in October 2001. Each year Gates Cambridge offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round. The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. It aims to achieve this mission by selecting outstanding scholars, providing them with financial and non-financial support at one of the world’s leading universities and facilitating community building at and beyond Cambridge. 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.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program is a national, competitive scholarship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria: Scholarship, leadership, and a sustained commitment to community and public service. The Mitchell Scholarship Program provides tuition, accommodation, and a stipend for living expenses and travel. The scholarship covers September through May of an academic year. 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.

Go Overseas lists upcoming scholarships for study abroad, language learning or teaching. Check their website often to see a list of scholarships open for applications.

The Greek Diaspora Fellowship Program (GDFP) is a scholar exchange program for Greek universities to host a Greek-born scholar in the areas of collaborative research, curriculum co-development and/or graduate student teaching and mentoring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.