About Scholarships and Grants for International Students

It can be difficult for an international student to find a scholarship or grant . But don't give up hope! There are many scholarships available for international students. Your search will require time, energy and endurance, but scholarships are out there, in practically any field and level of study.

Visit our Grants A-Z Guide for more scholarships available to international students. Please review the information carefully to see which scholarship(s) you should apply for. You should also seek out organizations and foundations related to your field of study, as well as to your country of origin, ethnicity, or gender.

Deadlines have been extended for some scholarships. Please review them carefully.

Upcoming Deadlines

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  AAMC Financing Your Medical Education
  https://students-residents.aamc.org/financial-aid/
  A series of programs to assist students in managing loans and preparing for future financial stability within the Medical field.
  Deadline: Different deadlines for different awards.

  Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
   http://nc.agbell.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=486 
  Students who were diagnosed with hearing loss of 60dB or greater in the better hearing ear are eligible for a grant ranging from $500-$5,000.
  Deadline: Different deadlines for different awards

  Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship
  https://www.arenastage.org/education/fellows-and-interns/
  Individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement.
  Fellowship provides a modest stipend and is intended to increase participation of people of color in the arts
  Deadline: Different deadlines for different awards

• Amity Institute Internship
  http://www.amity.org/intern.html
  This internship program provides opportunity for undergraduate and graduate international students to teach their native language and culture in American elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Students in the fields of American Studies/Civilization, English Language and Literature, and Education are eligible to apply. Award includes tuition, living expenses, and a stipend. Offered to unmarried students between the ages of 20 and 30.
  Deadline: Year-round

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  Cappex

  https://www.cappex.com/scholarships

  On this website, students can sign up and get customized "scholarship" information based on the personal information that they provided.

  Deadline: Different deadlines for different awards

  Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) internships
  http://www.csis.org/about/jobs_interns/
  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.
  Deadline: Different deadlines for different semesters

• CUNY CAP
  http://www.cuny.edu/employment/student-jobs/jobs/counsel-assist-prog.html
  For students enrolled or will be enrolled as matriculated students in a CUNY graduate program. Students must have received a bachelor’s degree from a CUNY college. Students will work from 15-20 hours at a CUNY college for a salary of $10/hr, and will be eligible for a tuition waver of up to six credits per semester.
  Deadline: Year-round

• King Faisal Foundation Scholarship
  https://www.advance-africa.com/King-Faisal-Foundation-Scholarships.html
  Funding opportunity for Muslim students in Medicine, Engineering, and sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Geology) to study at an accredited European or North American University.
  Deadline: Varies

• Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund
  http://www.htsfund.org/guidelines.html
  For undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent, between the ages of 17 and 25 as of May 2011.
  Deadline: January 31

• Microsoft Scholarships
  https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/usscholarshipprogram
  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, also required that the student complete a salaried summer internship.
  Deadline: February 1

• The Roothbert Fund
  (212) 870-3116
  www.roothbertfund.org
  Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are primarily motivated by spiritual values to further their education at either graduate level or undergraduate level, with preference given to those who are considering teaching as their vocation. Awards range from $2000 to $3000. Applications are available after November 1.
  Deadline: February 1

• Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
  http://www.hfg.org/rg/guidelines.htm
  Research grants ranging from $15,000 to $35,000 a year will be given to graduate students of Criminology, Family and Community Studies, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies and Social Sciences to explore the causes, manifestations and control of violence, aggression and dominance.
  Deadline: February 1

• Public Service Scholar Program
  http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/pssp/students/how-to-apply
  PSSP is a one-year, 12-credit program for Hunter college juniors and seniors interested in exploring public service as a career.
  Deadline: March 12

• The Charles and Lucille king family foundation scholarship Awards
  http://www.kingfoundation.org/eligibility.html
  The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation undergraduate scholarships of up to $2,500 per academic year are awarded to juniors and seniors majoring in television and film. Applications and all support materials must be received no later than March 15 for the following academic year.
  Deadline: March 15

• Tylenol Scholarship
  (800) 537-4180
  http://scholarship.tylenol.com
  Awards will be made to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated leadership in community or school activities and intended to major or are majoring in a health-related field. Awards: $1,000-$10,000
  Deadline: April 30

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
  https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/
  For graduate students in the fields of Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Students are awarded a $2000 grant.
  Deadline: June 15

Resources

• eduPASS Resources for International Student Financial Aid.
• International Scholarships.com (Grants Search Database)
• IEFA (Grants Search Database)

We wish you good luck in your search!