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American Association of University Women International Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents who wish to pursue full-time study or research at any accredited institution in any country other than their own.
How Much
Master’s/Professional Fellowships are worth US$18,000, Doctorate Fellowships are worth US$20,000, and Postdoctoral Fellowships are worth US$30,000.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
American Australian Association — Canberra Division

Email: aaascholarship@hotmail.com

Who Can Apply
Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia who have resided in Canberra for a minimum of four years and who are aged between 18 and 25 years; for study, research, fieldwork, etc.
How Much
A$5,000 and a Qantas return economy airfare to the west coast of the United States.
Deadline
October or November of each year.
American Australian Association Education Fund
Who Can Apply
Australian graduate students (Masters, PhD or Postdoctoral) who will benefit from doing advanced research or study in the fields of business, science, technology, medicine, and engineering in the United States.
How Much
At least five fellowships for up to US$25,000 each
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Anne and Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Graduates of a studio-based course at an Australian institution of higher education or visual arts students currently enrolled in a studio-based course in an Australian institution of higher education who wish to study overseas in the visual arts.
How Much
12 months of overseas study, tax-exempt stipend equivalent to US$28,000, plus return airfares and institutional fees for one academic year.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
AT&T Leadership Award
Who Can Apply
Citizens of 13 East Asian Pacific countries who are commencing first-year studies in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program at a university in the U.S.
How Much
30 US$4,000 awards will be given for use towards educational expenses
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Australian-American Fulbright Commission
Who Can Apply
Australian students, scholars, and professionals to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in the United States. Postgraduate, postdoctoral, senior scholar, and professional fellowships are awarded each year.
How Much
The grantee will receive a travel entitlement, a monthly stipend for 12 months, an establishment allowance, and an excess baggage allowance.
Deadline
31 August of each year. See website for more info.
Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art
Who Can Apply
Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington throughout their fellowship period and participate in the activities of the Center. One Paul Mellon Fellowship, one Frese Senior Fellowship, and between four and six Ailsa Mellon Bruce and Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships will be awarded for an academic year, early fall to spring. The Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Senior Fellowships are intended to support research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any period. The Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships are intended primarily to support research on European art prior to the early nineteenth century. The Frese Senior Fellowship is intended for study in the history, theory, criticism of sculpture, prints and drawings, and the decorative arts of any geographical area and of any period. Applications are also solicited from scholars in other disciplines whose work examine artefacts or have implications for the analysis and criticism of physical form. Senior Fellowships are awarded without regard to the age or nationality of the applicants.
How Much
A Senior Fellowship award normally will be limited to one-half of the applicant’s salary, up to a maximum of US$40,000, depending on individual circumstances. In addition, Senior Fellows who relocate to Washington are eligible for a housing allowance (up to US$12,000), made possible with funds from the Paul Mellon Bequest. There are also allowances for photography and for travel to a professional meeting.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Churchill Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Ordinary Australians from all walks of life who wish to undertake a period of overseas study, or an investigative project that cannot be readily undertaken in Australia. Fellowships will not be awarded to enable the applicant to obtain higher academic or formal qualifications, but for proposals for professional or academic investigations.
How Much
Fellowships cover travel, living costs, fees and tuition.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Who Can Apply
Organizations making extraordinary contributions towards alleviating human suffering anywhere in the world. Nominations are sought from throughout the international community.
How Much
US$1 million is awarded annually
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Freedman Foundation Traveling Scholarship for Emerging Artists
Who Can Apply
Australian emerging artists aged 30 years or under, practicing in the areas of painting, photography, or sculpture.
How Much
Up to four scholarships of $5,000 are awarded for overseas educational travel.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Grawemeyer Award
www.grawemeyer.org

Who Can Apply
This award will be given to the author(s) of a work of outstanding educational achievement in the recent past that is judged to have the most potential for worldwide impact.
How Much
A cash prize of US$200,000 paid in five annual installments of US$40,000.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy
Who Can Apply
Mid-career health service researchers and practitioners from Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to spend up to 12 months in the U.S., conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts. Applicants must have a master’s degree or doctorate in health care services, health policy research, or a related discipline such as economics or political science.
How Much
Up to US$85,000 that covers roundtrip airfare to the U.S., a fixed monthly stipend for living expenses, support toward the portion of the project conducted in the home country, funds for project-related travel and research expenses, tuition for related academic courses taken during the fellowship period, health insurance coverage, and U.S. and state taxes.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Doctoral candidates of proven achievement and outstanding potential to use their knowledge of distinctive cultures, societies, languages, economies, polities, and histories, in combination with their disciplinary training, to address issues that transcend their disciplines or area specializations.
How Much
Standard fellowships will provide support for nine to twelve months in the field, plus travel expenses. They will rarely exceed US$20,000.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
International Fellowships in Medical Education
Who Can Apply
Faculty from schools of medicine located anywhere but the U.S. Applicants must have a graduate or professional degree in basic medical or clinical science or a professional degree in education and hold an academic appointment as a faculty member in a school of medicine or postgraduate medical education institution.
How Much
Fellowship allowances generally include a monthly stipend of US$2,400, round-trip economy class airfare, and travel to one scientific meeting in the U.S.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Monash Awards
Who Can Apply
Applicants in any field listed in the relevant university’s academic offerings, leading to the degree of PhD or equivalent, or to a relevant professional Masters Degree.
How Much
Up to A$150,000 over three years
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women
Who Can Apply
Applicant must be a female citizen of a country other than the United States or Canada, be qualified for admission for full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in the college or university she will attend.
How Much
Up to US$6,000 for a full 12 months of study. Round-trip or return travel expense is guaranteed.
Deadline
15 December 2005. See website for more info.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world who want to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. The program offers two tracks: a practitioner track and a scholarly track. The practitioner track has no specific degree requirement, but applicants are expected to have substantial practical experience working on behalf of some aspect of democracy building. Individuals interested in the scholarly track are expected to posses a PhD or academic equivalent at the time of application, to have published their field of expertise, and to have developed a detailed research outline for the project.
How Much
Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus health insurance and reimbursement for travel to and from Washington D.C. Fellows also receive a fully-equipped office and support services.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Who Can Apply
Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies.
How Much
There are three types of scholarships offered: one year study in another country, two to three years of study in another country, and thre to six months of intensive language study in another country. See website for more details.
Deadline
Dates vary. Contact your local Rotary district for specific information.
Scientific Visits to the United States for Young Australian Researchers
Who Can Apply
This award is limited to Australian citizens and permanent residents who are in their last year of a doctorate degree or have recently graduated. Proposals in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science will be considered.
How Much
Successful applicants will receive a grant-in-aid of up to $7,540.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
UNESCO Fellowship Programme
Who Can Apply
Candidatures on behalf of women, and, those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have preference. The applicant must have a university degree, i.e. at least a B.A. or B.Sc., and be not more than 45 years of age.
How Much
Maximum cost of fellowship: US$15,000 to cover either partially or fully expenses related to the studies as indicated above.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research: individual research grants
Who Can Apply
Qualified applicants of all nationalities are eligible.
How Much
Grants cover research expenses directly related and essential to the project (i.e., travel, living expenses during fieldwork, equipment, supplies, research assistance, and other relevant expenditures).
Deadline
There are two deadlines each year, May 1st and November 1st. See website for more info.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships
Who Can Apply
Men and women from any country with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds (including government, the corporate world, and the professions, as well as academia) are eligible for appointment. For academic participants, eligibility is limited to the postdoctoral level.
How Much
The Center awards approximately 20-25 residential fellowships. The Center provides a stipend that includes round-trip transportation.
Deadline
1 October 2005 for the 2006-07 academic year
Young Investigator Jose Carreras Foundation EHA Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Candidates must hold a M.D. or PhD degree and have completed three years of postdoctoral training, but must be less than 10 years past their first doctoral degree when the award begins. There are no restrictions on nationality, but the sponsoring institution must be able to provide adequate support for the proposed project. The goals of the Foundation are to raise money for the support of research into the diagnosis, prevention, and cure of leukemia and related hematological malignancies.
How Much
One Fellowship will be awarded of US$50,000 for one year, renewable yearly for two years upon satisfactory performance.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.

Graduate/Professional - Institution Specific

Adam Berry Memorial Fund (National Institute of Health)
Who Can Apply
Only citizens and permanent residents of Australia who are in their first two years of a PhD degree, have completed a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree, or are in the final semester of a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree are eligible to apply. Proposals in any health-related field of natural science will be considered.
How Much
Successful applicants will receive up to $2,600 towards travel costs and a living allowance of up to $400.
Deadline
30 September each year. See website for more info.
Arts in Society Fellowships (Carnegie Mellon University)
Who Can Apply
Scholars and artists who have received their terminal degree within the last four years in any field of humanistic inquiry or artistic endeavor. The purpose of these fellowships is to provide younger scholars with free time to further their own work in a cross-disciplinary setting, to associate them with a distinguished faculty, and to allow them to contribute to an innovative humanities project recently begun at Carnegie Mellon University.
How Much
Two Fellows will be appointed to the Center for the Arts in Society for the whole academic year and will be awarded a US$25,000 stipend plus a US$5,000 research grant.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Center for U.S-Mexican Studies at the University of San Diego
Who Can Apply
Applicants should be at the postdoctoral level and be conducting research into any aspect of contemporary Mexico, Mexican history, and U.S-Mexican relations.
How Much
The stipend will be commensurate with experience and academic rank.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Distinguished Visiting Faculty Positions (Carnegie Mellon University)
Who Can Apply
Scholars and artists in any field of humanistic inquiry or artistic endeavor are invited to apply. Applicants should hold senior rank and have interests corresponding to the Center’s theme.
How Much
See website for further details
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Earth Institute (Columbia University)
Who Can Apply
The postdoctoral candidates should submit a proposal for research based in one of the core disciplines (any of the social sciences, earth sciences, biological sciences, engineering sciences and health sciences) and to be carried out at one of the Earth Institute’s research units. The proposal should indicate how the research will contribute to the goal of global sustainable development. The proposed research may represent the candidate’s novel ideas, be an extension of current activity in the field, and/or contribute directly to existing Earth Institute projects.
How Much
The fellowship includes a US$7,000 start-up/research allowance the first year, a US$5,000 research allowance the second year, and carries an annual salary of about US$47,000.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
East-West Center Asia Pacific Leadership Program (University of Hawaii)
Who Can Apply
A five- or nine-month certificate program, set at the University of Hawaii, designed to help students and professionals focusing on the Asia-Pacific region to develop as leaders in their chosen field. The program is open to applicants throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, and North America, who are recent college graduates, early to mid-career professional, or currently enrolled graduate students.
How Much
Fellows receive partial program tuition, health insurance, air fare, room and board.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship (University of Hawaii)
Who Can Apply
Citizens of the U.S. or any country in Asia and the Pacific who are interested in participating in the educational and research programs of the East-West Center while pursuing graduate degree study at the University of Hawaii. Fellowships are for both master’s (24 months) and doctoral (48 month) degrees.
How Much
Tuition and fees at the University of Hawaii, housing in a center residence hall based on single occupancy, a stipend to partially cover food and incidental expenses, expenses for book, materials, and supplies, and health insurance coverage are all covered by the East-West Center.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
East-West Center Jefferson Fellowships (Various Institutions)
Who Can Apply
A program of professional dialogue, study and overseas travel for mid-level print and broadcast journalists from the United States and the Pacific. The East-West Center plans to award Fellowships to six applicants from the United States and six from Asia and the Pacific.
How Much
The Center provides Fellows with economy class air transportation from their home cities to Honolulu, through the study, and return to their home cities from Jakarta. The Center also provides lodging at the East-West Center guest house in Honolulu and at moderately-priced hotels during the study tour. A per diem to cover living costs (food and incidentals) not met by the program, is provided in Honolulu and during the study tour following standard U.S. government allowances for the cities visited. The Fellows will be advised of these amounts when the awards are made.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Applicant must be a woman journalist who is dedicated to a career in journalism in the print, broadcast or Internet media (freelancers are eligible to apply), committed to coverage of human rights and social justice, have three or more years of journalism experience and have excellent written and verbal English skills.
How Much
As a research associate in residence at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow will have access to a broad range of courses, seminars, working groups and other programs at MIT and several other area universities, including Harvard, Tufts and Boston University. She will also be encouraged to present her work to faculty and graduate students in open seminars. Depending on her qualifications and interests, the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow may spend time at The Boston Globe or The New York Times. The companies will provide access to their networks of U.S. print and broadcast journalists and professional contacts, as well as their Boston, New York, Washington, DC, and United Nations bureaus. Expenses, including air fare and housing, will be covered.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Feldman Graduate Fellowship in Sustainable Development (Brandeis)
Who Can Apply
Applicants should be an early to mid-level career development professional interested in integrated conservation and development.
How Much
The award includes full tuition, fees, airfare and living expenses for the year-in-residence at Brandeis, and airfare and subsistence allowance for second year fieldwork.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships (Harvard University)
Who Can Apply
Applicants who are citizens of Australia, who have studied or are studying for a degree at an Australian university, will have graduated at a specified time, and wish to pursue a graduate study at one on Harvard’s graduate schools.
How Much
Award covers tuition fees, health insurance, and a monthly living allowance.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Global Fellows Program (UCLA International Institute)
Who Can Apply
Candidates must hold a Ph.D.(or equivalent). Applicants may be from any discipline, provided only that their work is relevant to the concerns of the International Institute. There is no citizenship requirement. Successful applicants will be of the highest intellectual caliber and will be doing innovative work, preferably of multidisciplinary interest, on (or with obvious relevance to) the cultural, economic, social, and political dynamics of the contemporary world.
How Much
Global Fellows will be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professors. Fellows already holding tenure-track academic positions at their home institutions will receive an annual salary of US$50,472; other Global Fellows will receive an annual salary of US$40,512. Monthly salary is subject to all applicable federal, state and local taxes. Fringe benefits, including access to UCLA’s health insurance options, will be provided for the full academic year.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Heinz Fellowship (University of Pittsburgh)
Who Can Apply
Men and women from developing countries whose record of accomplishment early in their career indicates strong potential for leadership and achievement in the non-profit, government, or private sector.
How Much
One year of practical, professional, and non-degree educational experiences through the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including auditing courses and participating in practical professional activities.
Deadline
15 March 2005. See website for more info.
John Carter Brown Library Research Fellowship (Brown University)
Who Can Apply
These awards are exclusively for scholars whose work is centered on the colonial history of the Americas, North and South, and Native American involvement. These Fellowships are open to Americans and foreign nationals who are engaged in pre- or post- doctoral, or independent, research.
How Much
Short-Term Fellowships are for two to four months and carry a stipend of US$1,400 per month.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates. Applications are available by email from JCBL_Fellowships@Brown.edu.
Ledley Scholarship (University of Chicago)
Who Can Apply
This scholarship is available for postgraduates studying physics at the University of Chicago, but the applicant must also be a lineal descendant of members of the Australian forces and associated services that were active in a theatre of war during 1939-45.
How Much
The scholarship covers all tuition and residential costs for four years.
Deadline
For more information contact Colonel John Bertram, Secretary, The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund, 3/32 Beaconsfield Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088 or at berties2@bigpond.com
Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University, Visiting Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Applicants should be pursuing an advanced degree and or be a scholar engaged in post-doctoral or equivalent research in British studies.
How Much
US$1,800 per month, free accommodation and travel to Farmington
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Nieman Fellowship for Journalist (Harvard University)
Who Can Apply
Candidates must have at least five years of professional experience as a journalist. Journalists working full-time or as freelancers for the news or editorial departments of newspapers, radio, television, magazines of general public interest, or online news organizations are eligible to apply. No academic prerequisites are required for application and no academic credit is given for courses taken as a Nieman Fellow. 12 International Neiman Fellows are selected.
How Much
Amounts of stipends differ, but no more than US$55,000. Other benefits such as housing allowance, childcare support, and baby-sitting allowances are available.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Oak Human Rights Fellowship
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be a prominent practitioner in international human rights working on health-related human rights issues, preferably someone who currently is or was recently involved in "on the ground" work at some level of personal risk.
How Much
A stipend and college fringe benefits (approx. US$30,000) plus round-trip transportation from the Fellow’s home site, housing for a family, use of a car, and some meals on campus. The Fellow will also receive research support and a student research assistant for the period of the fellowship (one semester, September-December).
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
R.G. Menzies Scholarship (Harvard University)
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be an Hounours graduate of an Australian university or other recognized Australian tertiary institution and have been accepted or confident about meeting the Harvard graduate school’s admission requirements and deadlines.
How Much
One annual grant is made for up to US$50,000.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Rockefeller Resident Scholarship (University of Washington)
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be nationals of an Asian country and hold a PhD or the terminal degree in their field. Scholar-intellectuals and scholar-activists from any field who have an interest in a forum on "Trauma, History, and Asia" may apply.
How Much
Two Fellowships will be awarded. Each fellow will receive a stipend of approximately US$37,500, an office in the Simpson Center for the Humanities equipped with a computer and Internet access, some research support, supplies, and a small stipend to offset travel expenses.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Rotary World Peace Scholarship (Various Institutions)
Who Can Apply
This program offers two-year master’s degree or certificate programs in international relations, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of seven Rotary Centers for International Studies located at prestigious universities around the globe.
How Much
The scholarship includes tuition, fees, a monthly stipend for 21 months of room and board, round-trip transportation between the scholar’s home and study cities, a stipend to cover books and supplies, and limited summer funding.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Santa Fe Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships
Who Can Apply
Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or expect to receive one before September of the applicable year) in the mathematical, computational, physical, biological or social sciences, with an academic record of scientific excellence, a demonstrated ability for independent research, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration.
How Much
Postdoctoral Fellows are appointed for two-year terms on a full-time basis, with the possibility of a one-year extension contingent on funding and performance.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Stanford Summer Fellows on Democracy and Development
Who Can Apply
Individuals dedicated to democracy and development promotion within their home countries (particularly in, but not limited to, the regions of the Middle East, Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and other parts of the former Soviet Union). Successful applicants will be proficient in spoken and written English and will have academic and practical credentials necessary to benefit fully from the course and actively contribute to programmatic discussions.
How Much
Stanford will pay travel, accommodation, living expenses, and visa costs for the duration of the three-week program for a certain portion of applicants. Where possible, applicants are encouraged to supply some or all of their own funding from their current employers, international non-governmental organizations, etc.
Deadline
1 April 2005. See website for more info.
World Fellows Program (Yale University)
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be a citizen of and reside in a country other than the U.S. Candidates should be in the early mid-career state, roughly five to 15 years into their professional lives, with demonstrated work accomplishments and a clear indication.
How Much
All program and educational costs, housing, and a travel allowance are provided, in addition to a stipend of US$30,000 to cover living expenses.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.

Undergraduate - Any Institution

Anne and Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Graduates of a studio-based course at an Australian institution of higher education or visual arts students currently enrolled in a studio-based course in an Australian institution of higher education who wish to study overseas in the visual arts.
How Much
12 months of overseas study, tax-exempt stipend equivalent to US$28,000, plus return airfares and institutional fees for one academic year.
Deadline
See website for the most current information
American Australian Association — Canberra Division

Email: aaascholarship@hotmail.com

Who Can Apply
Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia who have resided in Canberra for a minimum of four years and who are aged between 18 and 25 years; for study, research, fieldwork, etc.
How Much
AUS$5,000 and a Qantas return economy airfare to the west coast of the United States.
Deadline
October or November of each year.
Fellowship Programme for persons belonging to national or ethnic or religious and linguistic minorities
Who Can Apply
Persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities , particularly young minority women and men, between 25 - 35 years. The candidate should have the ability and willingness to train other persons belonging to minorities upon return to their respective communities/organizations. The candidate should have the written support of their community or organization and must have a good understanding of the English language.
How Much
An economy class air ticket from the country of residence to Geneva (return); a monthly grant to cover modest accommodation in Geneva for the duration of the three-month programme and other living expenses in Geneva ; and health insurance for the duration of the Programme
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Freedman Foundation Traveling Scholarship for Emerging Artists
Who Can Apply
Australian emerging artists aged 30 years or under, practicing in the areas of painting, photography, or sculpture.
How Much
Up to four scholarships of $5,000 are awarded for overseas educational travel.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
McCall-Pierpaoli Fellowships
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be a former refugee or a child of a refugee family and be either currently attending or a recent graduate of a college or university. The fellowship provides an opportunity for the student to learn how Refugees International makes a difference on humanitarian issues.
Deadline
Ongoing
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Who Can Apply
Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies.
How Much
There are three types of scholarships offered: one year study in another country, two to three years of study in another country, and 3-6 months of intensive language study in another country. See website for more details.
Deadline
Contact your local Rotary district for specific information.

Undergraduate - Institution Specific

CV Starr Scholarship (Maryland Institute College of Art)
Who Can Apply
Candidates must be citizens of a foreign county, but may be either in the U.S. or abroad. The scholarship is in recognition of outstanding artistic ability and talent, intended for students seeking to earn their first undergraduate degree.
How Much
Fifteen students will be selected for this award of US$2,500 per year for four years. Each recipient should be prepared to find additional funding forapproximately US$31,500 per year for the remaining cost of attendance.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
David Jacobs Scholarship (Maryland Institute College of Art)
Who Can Apply
Candidates must be citizens of a foreign country and be living outside the U.S. The scholarship recognizes outstanding artistic achievement and commitment to pursuing a career in the visual arts and is intended to assist international students seeking to earn their undergraduate degree that are either entering college for the first time or transferring from another college or university abroad.
How Much
The recipient will receive US$20,000 for each year of undergraduate study at MICA. The scholarship will be applied toward cost of tuition, fee, and book/art supplies. It is estimated that the recipient should be prepared to find funding for an additional US$14,000 per year to pay for living, personal, and transportation expenses.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
Financial aid opportunities for international students (University of Oregon)
Who Can Apply
International students.
How Much
Amounts of individual scholarships vary.
Deadline
See website for more information.
International Student financial assistance (Bellarmine University)
Who Can Apply
Qualified undergraduate students.
How Much
An amount not to exceed US$4,000 per year, renewable while the student continues to make satisfactory progress toward earning an undergraduate degree.
Deadline
See website for more info and current dates.
International Student Scholarship Program (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Who Can Apply
To qualify, international students must be an undergraduate student and have a minimum of a 3.0 (in a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average during their secondary school or post secondary school experience.
How Much
A US$4000 scholarship per year, as long as the student stays in good academic standing.
Deadline
See http://www.msoe.edu/admiss/international/ for more information.
International Student Scholarships (Lawrence University)
Who Can Apply
International students.
How Much
Scholarships vary in amounts from a minimum of US$5,000 up to one full-tuition scholarship. They are renewable for later years of attendance based upon acceptable academic performance.
Deadline
See website for more information.
Marquette University Kimberly-Clark International Scholar Award
Who Can Apply
For qualified undergraduate international students who will enroll at Marquette University (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) for the first time to study biology, chemistry, computer science, math, business or engineering.
How Much
US$4,000 to $6,000 (partial tuitition); renewable up to four years. Based on high academic achievement, not financial need
Deadline
March for Fall semester enrollment.
OSEAS Advisor Referral Scholarship (University of Evansville)
Who Can Apply
International students enrolled at the University of Evansville. The award will be given solely on the basis of the recommendation from a U.S. Educational Advisor and admissibility to the University.
How Much
US$48,000 (US$12,000 for four years). In addition, five full tuition awards will be offered to especially deserving nominees.
Deadline
Contact Ms. Beverly Fowler, Coordinator of International Admissions at bf28@evansville.edu.
Purple and Gold Scholarship (University of Northern Iowa)
Who Can Apply
International students who successfully complete a college preparatory curriculum in high school; take the TOEFL(Test Of English As Foreign Language) and qualify with a score of 550 or above and then are admitted unconditionally to the University.
How Much
Students living on campus may accept the US$4,000 Purple & Gold Scholarship. Students living off-campus may accept the US$2,000 Purple & Gold Scholarship.
Deadline
Once your application is received, and you have been admitted to the University, you will automatically be considered for the Purple & Gold Scholarship. Expect to be notified of your selection approximately seven to ten days after you are admitted.
St. Mary’s College International Student Honors Scholarship
Who Can Apply
First year international students with a 3.3 GPA (in a 4.0 system) = B+ average
How Much
US$8,000
Deadline
15 May 2007 for entry August 2007
College of St. Catherine

30 International Student Undergraduate Scholarships ranging from US$4,000 - US$12,500 will be awarded upon admission. They are renewable annually.

www.lvc.eduLebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College is very interested in enrolling international students and offers a grant of one-third tuition to citizens of other countries. Outstanding students will be considered for a limited number of US$2,000 and US$3,000 scholarships. Scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters. Qualified students may receive both the Grant and the Scholarship.

Macalester College

Each year over 200 students from more than 80 countries receive Kofi Annan International Scholarships to study at Macalester College in the natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts.

Whitman College

In a typical year the college offers 15 scholarships from a pool of approximately 175 international applicants. They are awarded to the top 15 applicants based upon their academic and extra curricular achievements in secondary school. They do not regularly offer international scholarships to transfer students.

Other Financial Aid

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