Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships that Accept Applications from Non-US Citizens

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1 Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships that Accept Applications from Non-US Citizens Acumen Fund Fellowship Established in 2006, the Global Fellows Program is a 12-month fellowship for individuals dedicated to serving the poor and who have the business and operational expertise, and moral imagination needed to effect long-term social change. The fellowship begins with an eight-week training program in the Acumen New York office, where Fellows learn about business models for the poor, hone their leadership skills, and learn more about Acumen. After training, each Fellow works for the CEO or senior management of an Acumen investee on a critical business issue facing the organization. Fellows have worked on projects ranging from leading operations of a new business unit at a cotton ginnery in Uganda, to expanding the clinic network of a pharmacy company in India, to developing branding strategies for a microfinance institution in Pakistan. Open to applicants of any nationality, and we are prepared to do what is possible and reasonable to address Fellows visa and immigration issues. AAMC Financing Your Medical Education A series of grants and awards honoring individuals in the fields of medical education, research, and community service. Deadlines variable, most due May 1, 2015 AIA / AAF Minority / Disadvantaged Scholarship The AIA/AIAF Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship Fund has been renamed the AIA/F Diversity Advancement Scholarship. The call for applications will open soon. Grants ranging from $500-$2,500 for high school seniors and first-years who intend to pursue a NAAB-accredited professional degree (5-year BA or BA + MA) in architecture. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States. Deadline: Early January 2015 American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) s Summer Fellowship Practicum AIER s Summer Fellowship Practicum program introduces accomplished college students, post graduates and graduate students to the Institute s mission, work, and research principles. Working closely with AIER research staff, summer fellows are immersed in the economic research process from conception to completion. The AIER Practicum enhances Fellows understanding of economic concepts, theories, and real world applications, and provide an opportunity to develop research, writing, and presentation skills. To be eligible, you must fit the following criteria: either a graduate or a senior college student majoring in economics, finance, business or related fields. Non-US students can apply if they are enrolled in a U.S. degree granting institution, have CPT or OPT, or have employment authorization in the United States.

2 Albright Institute Fellowships The Albright annually provides up to $330,000 in fellowships and awards to 32 recipients. In addition, 32 Associate Fellows including Senior, Post-Doctoral, and Research Fellows receive funding from other sources. Fellowships are open to students and scholars in Near Eastern studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period, including the fields of archaeology, anthropology, art history, Bible, epigraphy, historical geography, history, language, literature, philology and religion and related disciplines. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Residence at the Albright is required (except for the Frerichs Fellow/Program Coordinator). The option to accommodate dependents is subject to space available at the Albright. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students who were diagnosed with hearing loss before the age of seven are eligible for a merit-based scholarship ranging from $1,000-$10,000. Deadline: March **Not for undergraduates, the ages are too young Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship Individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement. Fellowships are designed for recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate) and career changers interested in pursuing a career in the professional theater. Fellowship provides a modest stipend and is intended to increase participation of people of color in the arts. Deadline: mid-march (summer), mid-april (season). All-USA College Academic Team Note: Link does not route to correct pages, for either college or community college options. Recognition program for exceptional full-tim e undergraduates at four-year institutions in the USA and its territories. Recipients named on the First Team each receive a trophy and a $2,500 cash award. Forty more runners-up named to the Second and Third Teams receive certificates. Amelia Earhart Fellowships (Zonta International Foundation) Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering are eligible. Applicants must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received in September and will not graduate in the following semester. Please note that postdoctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for the Fellowship. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants. Deadline: November

3 American Architectural Foundation and Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship The purpose of the Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship is to enable students in graduate degree programs in the history of art, architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts to travel to London to pursue research projects related to any aspect of the work of Sir John Soane or Sir John Soane's Museum and its collections. Annually, the Foundation entertains and reviews proposals from qualified candidates from universities and institutions around the world. Two awards are presented - one to a student of architecture and the second open to all candidates. Recipients are selected by Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation Fellowship Advisory Committee. Fellowship amount is $5,000. Deadline: March 1st American Association for University Women - International Fellowships International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor s degree by September 30, 2014, and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Up to five International Master s/first Professional Degree Fellowships are renewable for a second year. Deadline: December 1st. American Center of Oriental Research Scholarships and Fellowships The foundation offers a series of monetary grants and fellowships based on research within the Asian continent, and is open to various nationalities. This is available to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students. Deadlines variable. American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Grant The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy wishes to encourage academic research within its scope. Therefore it offers a grant-in-aid totaling $2,000 or more annually to a graduate student to reinforce historical investigations of some aspect of pharmacy, whether ancient or modern, to pay research expenses not normally met by the university granting the degree. Any thesis project devoted to the history of pharmacy, history of drugs, or other humanistic study utilizing a pharmaco-historical approach, is eligible if based in an institution of higher learning of the USA. The graduate student need not be an American citizen; nor does the research topic need to be in the field of American history. Deadline: February 1 st each year.

4 American Foreign Service Association's Advocacy and Government Affairs Internship AFSA is pleased to offer an Advocacy and Government Affairs Internship to college and graduate students interested in international affairs, advocacy/grassroots mobilization, communications, stakeholder engagement, and the U.S. Foreign Service..During their time at AFSA, interns will also have unique opportunities to talk with Foreign Service employees, learn about the Foreign Service, and gain insights into the workings of the State Department and other foreign affairs agencies. Arrangements will be made for at least one visit to a State Department press briefing, and we strive to identify opportunities for high-level interaction for our interns. AFSA offers this internship in the spring, summer and fall. Fall (September- December) and spring (January-May) interns are expected to work at least two full days a week (equivalent of 16 hours), for which they receive a $450 stipend. Summer (June-August) interns, who must be available full-time, receive $550. We are also happy to coordinate with the appropriate college office for the conferral of academic credit for the internship. Please note that all interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and covering their own expenses. This fellowship is also open to international students. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Graduate Scholarships A series of scholarships (ranging from $1,000- $5000) for either undergraduates or graduates in nuclear science and technology.u.s. and non-u.s. applicants must be ANS student members enrolled in and attending an accredited institution in the United States. Deadline: early April. American Scandinavian Foundation The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) 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. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our cooperating organizations. In order to apply submit applications to the appropriate cooperative organization (see below). Awards are made in all fields. Eligible candidates must be citizens of one of the following countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Deadlines variable. Armenian Students Association of Americas, Inc. The purposes of this Association are educational and charitable, in that it shall encourage educational pursuits by Armenians in America and the raising of their intellectual standards, provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships and loans to deserving Armenian students, develop fellowship among them, cultivate in them the spirit of service in the public interest, and acquaint them and the entire American community with Armenian culture. Fulltime students of Armenian ancestry are eligible to apply for scholarships of $500 to $1,500 per year. Applicants should either have US citizenship or have the appropriate visa status. Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial need and good academic performance. Deadlines vary.

5 Asian Cultural Council Whether Asian or American, whether a cutting-edge painter or a traditional dancer, whether a classical musician or a modern cultural archeologist any gifted individual artist or scholar who seeks to grow in his or her craft or field can apply for funding to conduct research and study, receive specialized training, undertake observation tours, or pursue non-commercial creative activity in the United States or among the countries of Asia. Applications open in September. Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries* to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in participating academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region, and provides full scholarships for one to two years. Applicants from graduated member countries, i.e., Hong Kong, China, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Taipei,China, are no longer eligible to apply. Deadlines: variable. Future Leaders Forum Student Scholarship Program The Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD) administers a competitive scholarship program to nurture and to provide partial financial support to students attending both 1) the AIARD Annual Conference and 2) the annual Future Leaders Forum in Washington, D.C. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who have a sincere interest in international agriculture and rural development issues and their solutions. These scholarships are intended to enhance the students' understanding and appreciation of issues and opportunities in international agriculture and rural development. Undergraduate or graduate students, foreign and American are encouraged to apply. Deadline: April Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation Graduate fellowships of $1,000 per year for female students enrolled in a behavioral, life, physical, or social science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. Deadline: January. Belgian American Education Fund, Inc. The foundation offers fellowships for study or/and research in the United States. In addition to the amounts indicated, BAEF also pays for health insurance at the US institution. Fellows are Belgian citizens, who 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: October 31st.

6 Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship Program The Society invites applications for its seventh annual Katharine Pantzer Senior Fellowship in Bibliography and the British Book Tradesas well as its annual short-term fellowships, all of which support bibliographical inquiry and research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Eligible topics may concentrate on books and documents in any field, but should focus on the book or manuscript (the physical object) as historical evidence. Such topics may include establishing a text or studying the history of book production, publication, distribution, collecting, or reading. Stipend amounts vary. Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships Dumbarton Oaks offers residential fellowships in three areas of study: Byzantine Studies (including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, Western medieval, Slavic, and Near Eastern studies), Pre-Columbian Studies (of Mexico, Central America, and Andean South America), and Garden and Landscape Studies. Fellowships are open to graduate students and doctoral candidates. Deadlines vary. Non-US citizen applicants should check their visa status before applying. BMI Foundation Student Awards BMI Foundations offers a series of scholarships for various music and art related fellowships and awards. Some geographical restrictions may apply. Most scholarships are open to citizens of a country in the Western Hemisphere, but require either current or previous attendance at a US university. Deadlines variable. Caldwell Fellowships An intensive leadership-development fellowship to conduct research and travel abroad. Applicants must be first-year undergraduate students at NC State. Deadline: early January. Cambridge Overseas Trust Established by the University of Cambridge, UK in order to support international students. Offers full and part scholarships at all levels applications are made to the University, not the trust. Some scholarships require additional application to a funding partner. Deadline: Early December Newman Civic Fellows Award The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can and does play in building a better world. Deadline: opens January

7 Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) The Fellowships and Awards Program supports graduate study, literacy, and the creative arts through awards and grants ranging from $2,000 to $11,500. Numerous fellowships available to graduate students. Eligibility is restricted to women, and those who are either Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada. Deadline: early November. Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK Canon Collins offers a variety of scholarships and funding for nationals or those with refugee status from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. This scholarship partners with specific UK institutions to fund full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return economy flight, a settling-in allowance and other support whilst in the UK. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellow Program Each year the endowment offers approximately one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges. Carnegie junior fellows work as research assistants to the endowment's senior associates. Those who have begun graduate studies are not eligible for consideration. Certain universities are eligible. 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: October-January. Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) summer fellowship Each summer, the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) sponsors a 10-week program in which selected undergraduate students conduct research investigating diverse aspects of nervous system function under the guidance of individual CNUP training faculty. Eligible student must fit the following criteria: 1. Completion of sophomore or junior year of undergraduate training. 2. GPA of 3.0 ("B") or higher, especially in science, math, and related coursework. 3. All applicants must be undergraduate students currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. college or university, or who are citizens of the U.S. or her protectorates, including residents of Puerto Rico./International applicants will be required to provide official authorization for Optional Practical Training (OPT) from their home institution, prior to their arrival in Pittsburgh. Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) internships CSIS offers 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, and at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student or a recent graduate. Deadlines: early August (Fall), late November (Spring), mid-march (Summer).

8 Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program offers internships in public policy located in Washington, DC, and at state-based policy organizations across the country featuring a $4,800 stipend. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Deadline: March 1 st. Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature. Applicants must be candidates for Ph.D. or Th.D. degrees in an American doctoral program at a graduate school located in the United States, and in the writing stage of his or her dissertation. Candidates working on D.Min., law, Psy.D., Ed.D. and other professional degrees are not eligible. Chevening Scholarship Program Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities mostly one-year Master's degrees for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers. To be eligible you must: be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (see map for details), and intend to return there for a minimum of two years after your Chevening Award has finished. People with dual British citizenship cannot apply, unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong. Deadlines vary per country. Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. Each year, applicants from around the world become part of a National Academies' committee, board, or unit where they are assigned to a mentor and learn about the world of science and technology policy. An immersive experience, the program is designed to broaden fellows appreciation of employment opportunities outside academia and leave them with both a firm grasp of the important and dynamic role of science and technology in decision-making and a better understanding of the role that they can play in strengthening the science and technology enterprise for the betterment of mankind. The program is open to US citizens, US permanent residents, and non-us citizens who hold the following visas: F-1 students using CPT (curricular practical training); F-1 students using OPT (optional practical training); J-2 dependents; J-1 students using academic training; J-1 research scholars with written approval of their Responsible Officer; DACA recipients; and adjustment applicants, refugees, asylees, and selected other visa classes. Deadline: Varies

9 Cosmos Club Foundation Grants in Aid to Young Scholars The program provides grants to meet specific research needs not covered by other supporting funds, including but not limited to special supplies, travel, unanticipated expenses that would enhance the work, and the like. Specifically excluded are general financial support, tuition, and living expenses (except in connection with supported travel). $500 to $3,000 grant to meet specific research needs not covered by other supporting funds (e.g. small items of equipment). Deadline: November. Applicants must be enrolled, on a full-time or part-time basis, in a program leading to a graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) at one of the local institutions listed below under "Eligible Institutions". Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Scholarships and fellowships vary by nationality/country. Click the link to view the countries current scholarship offerings. Commonwealth citizens are open to apply. This is intended to fund postgraduate study or doctoral research at Commonwealth Deadlines variable. The Lime Connect Fellowship Program This fellowship program is our flagship program in the U.S. designed for highly accomplished rising juniors with disabilities. This highly selective program: guides Fellows through the summer internship recruitment process; connects them with our corporate partners - some of the world's leading corporations - for potential Summer 2016 internships; deepens their leadership skills; prepares them for success in their internship; builds their confidence as a person with a disability; engages them in a Lime Connect Fellowship community, consisting of current and past Fellows; and provides access to prestigious scholarships. Eligibility: must be a current sophomore at a four-year university in the U.S., and will continue their studies as a full-time student for the following academic year; eligible to work in the United States; a person with a (visible or invisible) disability DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. Applicants must be second or third year students, who will be in their third and fourth year during their stay in Germany. After the scholarship, they must return to the US or Canada to complete their Bachelor s degree. DAAD will support a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year. Davis-Putter Scholarships Need-based grants (up to $6,000) to undergraduate or graduate students who are able to do academic work at the college level, and are actively working for peace and justice. Grantees must receive college credits for the time period covered by their grant. Open to non-us citizens who are attending an accredited university. Deadline: April 1st.

10 Echoing Green Foundation Fellowships Provides seed funding and support to more than 450 social entrepreneurs with bold ideas for social change in order to launch groundbreaking organizations around the world. A stipend of $60,000 for individuals ($90,000 for 2- person partnerships) paid in four equal installments over two years. Must demonstrate sufficient English fluency to participate in interviews and Echoing Green events. The fellowship includes: the Global Fellowship, the Black Male Achievement Fellowship, and the Climate Fellowship. Deadline: sometime in October-November. Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Muskie fellows enroll in full-time non-degree or degree programs at IREX s partner universities, enriching graduate classrooms with new international perspectives and valuable professional experience. Fellowships are awarded to young and mid-career individuals who are citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan. Public applications are no longer accepted. Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay contest for full-time juniors or seniors that is open to full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities. International and non-citizen students, as well as students studying abroad are eligible, as long as they are registered as fulltime juniors or seniors at their home institutions in the U.S. Contestants must have a faculty advisor. Prizes range from $500 - $5,000. Deadline: December 9th. Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists Awards five grants in the amount of $15,000 (Canadian) and subsequent grants of &18,000 each. No age limit but applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting the application. Not for those pursuing abstract or nonrepresentational art. Rolling deadline. Environmental Research and Education Foundation Scholarships are awarded by EREF to recognize excellence in master s, doctoral or postdoctoral waste management research and education. Awards to doctoral students are given in memory of Francois Fiessinger, P.E., Ph.D., a graduate of Rutgers University, who was a founding director of the foundation; and by the Environmental Research and Education Foundation. Additional scholarships were made possible by the late Robert P. Stearns, P.E., DEE of SCS Engineers, former Chairman of EREF, Robert J. Riethmiller of PTR Baler and Compactor Company and the Waste Industries Scholarship Honoring Lonnie C. Poole, Jr., an EREF founder and Director Emeritus. Most recently EREF awarded the first Carl J. Apicella Scholarship, made possible by Carl Apicella, President of American Environmental Group, a Tetra Tech Company. Applicants will be this year or are now a full-time master s student, doctoral student or a post-doctoral researcher. Deadline: December

11 Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) Through U.S.-based training and practical experience in leadership, life skills, civic engagement, and internships, youth leaders are empowered to implement long-term civic and economic changes in their communities. The selected students study in a non-degree program for an academic year at an American university or community college. When Global UGRAD students return to finish college in their home countries, they share what they have learned and contribute to the development of their own communities. This is open to students of Eurasia to first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. ugrad@irex.org for more information. Youth Activity Fund Grant The Youth Activity Fund Grant supports high school students and college undergraduates. Its goal is to foster a new generation of explorers dedicated to the advancement of the scientific knowledge of our world. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. We recommend keeping your budget realistic. The average award is approximately $1,500. Only a few grants may be awarded at the $5,000 level. Grants are normally given to the following disciplines or topics: Climate Change, Geoscience, Paleoclimate (i.e. Early Earth, Tectonics, Volcanism, Paleontology, Glaciology, Geophysics, Astronomy); Marine Science, Marine Biology, Marine Life, Fish, Coral, Ocean, Fresh Water, Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries; Anthropology/Archeology; Plants and Molds; Animals; and conservation science. There is no explicit mentions of citizenship or eligibility requirements. Finlandia Foundation National Trust Scholarship The Foundation invites high-quality projects on a competitive basis that relate to past, present or future of Finnish and Finnish-American culture and are characterized by MANY of the following: receives favorable attention and has a high profile and visibility; appeals to all Americans, not only ethnic Finns; involves worthy activity for children and young adults to assure an interest in Finnish and Finnish-American culture by future generations; can be replicated or become a permanent addition to the cultural life of a community; has a detailed budget, income and expenses; and adds to the body of research about Finnish and Finnish-American culture. Deadline: January. The Finnish Cultural Foundation The Swedish-Finnish Cultural Foundation seeks to promote and develop cultural and economic life in Finland by providing support for increased knowledge of, and contact between, the culture, economy, and people of the two countries. The foundation disperses project subsidies and travel grants. For more information, you can contact them at +358 (0) or fonderna@hanaholmen.fi.

12 Ford School Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Eligibility to apply for a Ford fellowship is limited to: all citizens, nationals and permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card) of the United States, and individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation; individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations); individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. There are three levels of the fellowship program, including predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral. Fulbright Educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over students from 140 countries. Students interested in applying for the Fulbright Student Program must apply through the Fulbright Program Office in their home country. Deadlines variable. Gates Cambridge Scholarships Gates Cambridge Scholarships are prestigious, highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. One to three years of study in any discipline at Cambridge University. Candidates apply directly through Cambridge. Deadlines: 15 October (US citizens) 1 December (non-us citizens). Glamour Magazine s Top Ten College Women Competition $1,500 cash award to outstanding juniors. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and Canada (void in Quebec). Deadline: Mid-July. Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund For undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent, undergraduate or graduate, and between the ages of 17 and 25. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited College or University in the United States for the academic year Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of necessity and merit. Deadline: March 18 Student Action With Farmworkers: Sowing Seeds for Change Fellowship The Sowing Seeds for Change Fellowship is a 6 month leadership development program for college students and recent graduates to improve farmworkers access to healthcare as well as advocate for improved living and working conditions. No mention of U.S. citizenship, however applicants must be college students or recent graduates from U.S. universities.

13 Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships For college graduates to serve 6 9 months with a participating organization of their choice in Washington DC while receiving a stipend. Prospective Fellows are expected to demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior experience with public- interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. U.S. citizens and applicants with a visa are able to apply. Deadline: October 1 st (Spring), January 13 th (Fall). Humane Studies Fellowships For current or prospective full-time graduate students (including law 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. Deadline: January 31st. Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Scholarship The Inter American Press Association was established in 1942 to defend and promote the right of the peoples of the Americas to be freely informed through an independent press, essential for which is a journalism that is responsible, objective and open to all currents, so as thus to contribute to a better understanding among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Applicants must be natives of countries in the Western Hemisphere, journalists or students in the final year of their journalism course, be between 21 and 35 years old, be fluent in the language of the country where they will go to study. Journalism students will have to complete their university studies before the start of the scholarship year. Applicants from the United States and Canada should have documentation from a recognized authority confirming fluency in Spanish, or Portuguese for those going to Brazil. Latin American applicants will have to undergo a TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language). International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students (of any citizenship) in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research on non-us topics. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $20,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research. IREX Small Grants Fund for the Middle East and North Africa Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects to support civil society organizations, education professionals, media, and journalists in the Middle East and North Africa. Project Closed

14 ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships cholarships.htm ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships are awarded to college or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation and control. The scholarship awards support tuition and related expenses and research activities and initiatives. For information about applying, please call (919) Deadline: February 15 th APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory. To be eligible, applicants must be: Must be female with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the time of application Must be majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of the other areas listed Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA No citizenship restriction. The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: USA In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita's memory and support women in technology with the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field. Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic background and demonstrated leadership. To be eligible, an applicant must: be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the academic year intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a university in the United States for the academic year majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field maintain a strong academic record exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.

15 J. W. Saxe Memorial Fund Annual $2,000 scholarship to one or more undergraduate or graduate students working in public and civil service. The award is meant to enable the student to gain practical experience in public service by taking a no-pay or low- pay job or internship during a summer or other term. Deadline: April 1, 2015, but awarded on rolling basis. Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award Graduating seniors or recent alumni. 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. Deadline: November. Jack Kent Cooke Dissertation Fellowship Award ip-award/ For advanced doctoral students whose dissertation proposal has been accepted. Focus on high-achieving, low- income students to enable their better understanding of their educational pathways and experiences and enable parents, policymakers, and practitioners to better support such students in achieving their full potential. One-time award of up to $25,000, which may be used for a period of 9 to 18 months. Deadline: February 4 th Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships Community college students who are sophomores or recent alumni. Open to all fields of study at any accredited university in the US. Meant to enable community college students to transfer to a 4-year institution in order to complete a bachelor s degree. Award is up to $30,000 per year for an average of 2.5 years. Deadline: November. Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering our future science scholars an opportunity to win $10,000 in scholarship funding for the Fall 2015 semester. This scholarship was created to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists. Graduate students or undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited college for the Fall 2015 semester to qualify for this scholarship, and majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life-science field. A pre-selected committee will award two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships among the candidates. To qualify for the scholarship, students must have a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be enrolled in an accredited college for university for the Fall 2014 semester. In addition to these qualifications, students must also be legal United States residents, meaning that students possessing appropriate Visa status in order to study in the United States are also eligible. Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies 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). JISP covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study Deadline: January 31 st

16 Japan Inter-American Development Bank Scholarship Program K: ~piPK: ~theSitePK:551553,00.html Scholarship program for students from the Bank s borrowing member countries (see website) who wish to pursue Master's degree in development-related fields, such as social sciences, business, public administration or other related disciplines (except law and medicine). WBI Scholarships Program (WBISP) comprises three separate scholarship and fellowship programs: the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP); the Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program (JIPS); and the Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program (RSM). The World Bank administers the Scholarship Programs through the World Bank Institute (WBI). Scholarship recipients may attend accredited institutions offering Master's programs, located in any of the member countries. The scholarship provides benefits covering full tuition, university medical and accident insurance, an installation allowance, a monthly subsistence allowance, a book allowance, and economy class travel. Deadline variable per region. John Bayliss Radio Scholarship The Bayliss Foundation has been distributing scholarships to outstanding broadcast students for over 23 years. Each award is in the amount of $5,000. The number of scholarships awarded each year depend on the size of the endowment. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Broadcast Communications. Although financial need is a consideration, students of merit with an extensive history of radio-related activities are given preference. Deadline: early Spring (applied towards study in the fall semester) John Kenneth Galbraith Policy Fellowship Program For recent college graduates and graduate students. Fellows are selected from a national pool of applicants and must demonstrate strong research/writing skills, community service, a commitment to liberal ideals, and plans for future study or a career in public policy or economics. Fellowship start dates are in February, June, or September. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Regular Program DK: ~m enupk:552350~pagepk: ~pipk: ~thesitepk:551644,00.html The JJ/WBG Scholarship Program is quite unique among the hundreds of multilateral, bilateral and NGO funded scholarship programs offered to international students. Unlike most other well- known programs it does not focus on a specific region, group, hosting institution or country, or field of study. For individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at any university located in a World Bank member country except their own. Suggested fields of study: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. Deadline: early May.

17 Josephine de Karman Scholarships Approximately eight (8) fellowships, $22,000 for graduate students and $14,000 for undergraduate students, will be awarded for the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through the fellowship office of the university in which the recipient is enrolled for study in the United States. Study must be carried out only in the United States and all funds must be expended only within this country. DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States. Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation in or about June 2016 and undergraduates entering their senior year (will receive bachelors degree in June 2016) are eligible for consideration. Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. Deadline: January 31 st Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship Three major fellowships will be awarded. One up to $20,000 in any field of music, one of up to $20,000 in architectural design and history, ara. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarshipcat and design, theatre, dance, or instrumental or vocal music and one of up to $9,000 in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning.the fellowships are to be used by the recipients toward defraying the expenses of advanced study in the United States or abroad. The fellowships are open to graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to graduates of similar institutions of equal educational standing whose principal or major studies have been in the fields of art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, and urban and regional planning. Deadline: December Kosciuszko Foundation The Kosciuszko Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for a special tuition scholarship program for undergraduate students of Polish descent. A $2,000 scholarship will be offered to 30 promising undergraduate students studying in the USA and pursuing degrees at the intersection of media, communication, political science, social studies, law and administration. Students seeking careers in media, government, and public affairs are particularly encouraged to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen of Polish descent or a Polish citizen with permanent residency status in the U.S. Deadlines variable. The Li Foundation, Inc. Student Scholar Grants Since 1944, the Li Foundation has provided financial aid to hundreds of outstanding Chinese scholars. The Foundation works with top level Universities and Institutions in the United States and China to establish a variety of quality programs. In every case, Li scholars are selected by the host institutions using a rigorous process involving a selection committee. NOTE: The Li Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals. Grants vary by discipline, but only fund graduate level students.deadlines variable.

18 Leader of the Pack Scholarships Provides funding for students who completed two semesters at NCSU and intend to remain there. Applicants must also be recognized by their community as leaders. Deadline: September 20 th Lindbergh Grants Provides grants of up to $10,580 to men and women whose individual initiative and work in a wide spectrum of disciplines furthers the Lindberghs vision of a balance between the advance of technology and the preservation of the natural/human environment. Deadline: Early June. Website says award has been postponed until M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship Series of fellowships ranging from $11,000-$25,000 based on either merit or need or both. For women graduates of any American Institution study medicine with a view to general practice, not psychiatry. Deadline: Early January. MacDowell Colony Residencies fellowships to artists in seven disciplines (architecture, music composition, film and video, interdisciplinary art, theatre, visual art, and literature). Applicants who are in a degree program as of the date of application are ineligible for a residency and therefore cannot apply. Residents receive room, board, and exclusive use of one of the 32 studios on the property. Deadlines: mid-september (winter/spring), mid January (summer), mid April (fall) Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Grants Awards five to six grants to women from developing countries about $12,000 each year to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in the developing world. Women must be enrolled in accredited universities. Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program $5000 research fellowships for undergraduate students dedicated to scientific research alongside professional biomedical scientists. International students at US universities are able to apply. Deadline: February 1st.

19 Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy In honor of pioneering feminist economist Mariam K. Chamberlain (MKC), IWPR offers a fellowship in public policy to a promising scholar each year. Eligible candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in a social science discipline (such as sociology, psychology, education, or public policy), statistics, economics, mathematics or women's studies. There are no citizenship requirements specified, but you must be able to work in the United States. The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow contributes to a variety of research projects to inform policies affecting women. Responsibilities include: reviewing and compiling literature and information; collecting, checking and analyzing data; preparing reports and report graphics; fact checking and editing; and attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings. Microsoft Scholarships Various scholarships for undergraduate students interested in computer science and related technical disciplines. One year award for students attending institutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, required that the student complete a salaried summer internship. Deadline: January 31 st National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships NABJ awards scholarships annually to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $2,500. All applications must be submitted online by the specified deadline. Student members of NABJ, foreign or American born, currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school are eligible for up to $2,500 per year. Deadline: March 21 nd Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Each year up to five $30,000 fellowships are awarded to new screenwriters. Each entry screenplay an original feature film screenplay of pages must be an original work in English and may be by no more than two authors. Stage plays, translations, and adaptations are ineligible. This fellowship is open to undergraduates, M.F.A. students, or alumni who writes in English and has not earned more than $5,000 writing fictional work for film or television. Deadline: May 1 The Norway-America Association The Norway-America Association (NORAM) is an non-profit organization that since 1919 has helped Norwegian students to study in North-America, and American students to study in Norway. NORAM awards approximately five scholarships for Americans students who will attend graduate school or do PhD research here. Applicants must be members of the Norway- America Association (NAA) and must have completed a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Award amounts range from $ 2,000 to $20,000. Deadline: January

20 Onassis Foundation Scholarships Offers scholarships for Greek graduate for postgraduate and doctoral studies outside of Greece. Offers research grants and educational scholarships in the Humanistic Sciences, Political Science, Law and Economics, Architecture, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Photography, Cinema. Deadline: late January. Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships This organization offers general scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. All applications must be submitted through the corresponding National Liaison Office in your country. OAS academic scholarships are awarded for no more than two years of full-time studies at any university in an OAS member state, with the exception of the applicant s sponsoring country. Deadlines: vary by member state Paul and Daisy Soros Foundation Fellowship for New Americans 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. Each award is for up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support for each year of graduate study supported, a total of as much as $90,000. The program is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the U.S. as their principal residence and focus of national identity. This fellowship is eligible to people who fall into one of the following categories: naturalized US citizen; will have a valid green card by the application deadline; US citizen by birth but neither of your parents were US citizens at the times of their births; born outside of the US and adopted by American parents or awarded US citizenship as a result of your adoption; you have granted deferred action under the government s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Deadline: November 8 th P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs. Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship The JR Program for International Peace awards Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowships to students enrolled in U.S. universities who are researching and writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to international conflict management and peacebuilding. Proposals from all disciplines are welcome. Deadline: December 13 Peterhouse Research Studentships, University of Cambridge Candidates must be graduates of a University in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, under 28 years of age, expecting to work at Peterhouse. There is a central admissions scheme for postgraduate entry into the University of Cambridge and it is not necessary to apply separately to Peterhouse. Deadline: January 10 th