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

• • William B Ruggles Journalism Scholarship
    http://www.nilrr.org/node/8
    (703) 321-9820  Undergraduate and graduate students in the field of journalism can apply.Amount of award: $2000. Applicants submit an

    essay, recent transcript and an application form. Deadline: December 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!