Online Degrees From Accredited Universities
Below is a list of Universities which offer degrees via the internet as well
as a list of sources for financial aid and grants. These are not related in
any way to the International Institute For Global Leadership and we have no
further information other than what is listed below. We offer this
information
simply as a service to our students and friends who visit our website. We
are
indebted to one of our students, Leonid Yurkovsky from the Ukraine for
compiling
this list. We can highly recommend him for internet research. He may be
reached at leonid@spirithit.com
Online Degrees From Accredited Universities
The Schools Accepting International Students
Wishing to Study Online:
The University of Liverpool
The online university for business professionals worldwide. Founded in
1881, the University of Liverpool has earned an international reputation for
high quality and is one of the most highly respected educational institutions in
the UK. It has been associated with no fewer than eight Nobel Laureates.
http://www.liverpoolonlinedegrees.co.uk/form.jsp
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in IT
Cardean University
Get an education you can be proud of, and a degree program that will prepare you
for an advanced position in management. You'll learn from some of the greatest
minds in business and benefit from an online M.B.A. program that was developed
in association with:
- Columbia Business School
- Stanford University
- The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
- Carnegie Mellon
- The London School of Economics and Political Science
Contact an
Admissions Representative by clicking here, or call us at 1-888-948-1279
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix Online was one of the first accredited
universities to offer complete degree programs via the Internet.
Earn one of the most current and relevant degrees offered in the areas of
Business, Technology, Education, and Nursing
http://www.uofphx.info/international/index.jsp
Art Institute Online
The multi-billion dollar game design industry promises to continue
thriving, and today's gamers expect more from their interactive fun than ever
before. This fuels a growing demand for artists who specialize in game art and
design
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Game Art & Design
http://www.aio.quinstreet.com/form_gaming.jsp
Barrington Online College University
Barrington's University offers specialty degrees for interested adults
seeking additional professional skills for career enhancement, or for continuing
education. Available curriculum includes a Bachelor's or Master's degree
programs in Business, Computer Science, E-commerce, Criminal Justice, and the
MBA. Barrington's advanced programs offer open enrollment for students to learn
in an off-campus environment and study via e-learning. All classes can be
completed in a virtual setting and a mentor is assigned to each student for
direct correspondence and assistance. Barrington's college level curriculum is
licensed and has been approved by many of the world's largest companies. With
recognition for previous work experience, prior certification, and transferred
credits from other universities, many of our students finish their degree
studies within 12 months. Whether you're at work, home, or even on the road, if
you have a modem and the motivation to succeed, Barrington is the school for
you.
http://www.barrington.edu/
Drexel University
All our programs are delivered entirely online. You will not have to travel
to the U.S. (no face-to-face, residential component). So, if you live outside
the U.S. immigration laws don't apply - you will not need a visa as you do not
enter the U.S. The only exception is our TechnoMBA program where two
long-weekend residencies in the U.S., plus a week-long international residency
are required. In this case, you will need to have a visa allowing you travel for
this purpose.
http://www.drexel.com/
Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University's CyberCampus offers online courses that allow students
to earn full degrees
and/or professional certificates, update their skills, or accelerate the
completion of degree programs without the inconvenience and expense of commuting
to class. Students can apply, register, attend class, and interact with their
professors and fellow students without ever setting foot on campus. All this can
now be done through a web browser from your home or office
http://cybercampus.ggu.edu/
City University
The Distance Learning (DL) option at City University continues that
long established practice, having become one of the largest worldwide providers
of Distance Learning instruction in North America. City University offers
distance education utilizing Internet courses and the more traditional
correspondence-based courses. These modes of delivery utilize the same fully
accredited curriculum as the classroom based instruction to fulfill your
educational goals.
http://www.cityu.edu/student/international/programs.asp
Pace University
http://appserv.pace.edu/execute/page.cfm?doc_id=2378
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawai'i (UH) Online brings together online courses and programs
from various campuses of the University of Hawai'i. Essential to these courses
and programs is creating an asynchronous learning network whereby students
actively engage in the learning process in an interactive environment.
http://www.aln.hawaii.edu/
Amberton University
http://www.amberton.edu/eDegrees.htm
Florida Virtual College
Our mission statement supports our belief that effective education must
be global in scope. We strongly encourage the participation of qualified
international students at Florida Virtual College.
Our educational online model linked to the technological developments in today's
world allows us to take advantage of the latest communication developments by
offering a true global education to many individuals around the world.
http://www.fvconline.com/main/admission_international.htm
Norwich University
Getting your MBA online meets the needs of busy professionals who need an MBA
degree but do not have the time to attend a full time university program.
An MBA degree and
certificate in 24 months
Certificate of
Advanced Graduate Studies in Computer Information, International Business,
Marketing, e-commerce, Engineering Firm Management, and Architectural Firm
Management.
http://www.norwich.quinstreet.com/index.jsp
Florida Metropolitan University
Florida Metropolitan University now offers an Associate degree in Business and a
Bachelors degree in Business Administration completely online. International
students can now earn their college degree without ever stepping foot in a
classroom or leaving their country. This is also an advantage for those students
who have a busy schedule and need to complete coursework on their own time.
Courses in the online programs are identical to the courses in the classrooms;
therefore, students still receive the same high quality education FMU has to
offer.
http://www.fmuonline.com/
University of South Australia
As a prominent member of the Global University Alliance, The University of South
Australia's primary focus is on educating professionals and on creating and
applying knowledge. It is widely recognized for the quality of its teaching and
learning programs. The University of South Australia offers the following
master's degree online:
Master of Information Technology
The Master of IT, presented by the School of Information Technology and
Computer Science provides students with ongoing conceptual understanding of
computer science to keep up to date with industry developments. This program
provides introductory IT education to graduates of a non-computing discipline.
The Master of IT prepares graduates to work in industry, business or public
administration. It covers the areas of computer science and information
systems including object-oriented technology, networking, databases and
computer systems and skills as well as the technical aspects of e-commerce.
The Master of Information Technology has ACS (Australian Computer Society)
accreditation. The University is one of Australia's largest and has more than
25,000 students, 2,000 staff and six campuses. It is experienced in serving
international students, through its extensive
distance education and off-shore teaching programs. The Master of Information
Technology degree program is available through the Global University Alliance.
www.unisa.edu.au/
USQ Online | University of Southern Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ Online) delivers one of the world's
leading online MBA programs. The program is designed for busy professionals and
allows you to draw on your own experience in business and industry
http://www.usqonline.com.au/
Oxford Open Learning International
Oxford Open Learning was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989, and is regarded
as one of the world leaders for distance education. Oxford Open Learning offers
a wide range of A level, GCSE and vocational training courses and programs both
online and via CD-ROM, including:
- Certificate Entrepreneurial Skills
- Diploma Accounting
- Diploma Business Studies
- Diploma Human Physiology & Health
- Diploma Social Studies
- Diploma Child Psychology
- Principles Of Management
- Retirement Homes Management
- MOUS - Microsoft Word 2000
- MOUS - Microsoft Excel 2000
The College works in association with numerous educational organizations
such as: The British Association of Open Learning, The Association of
British Correspondence Colleges, Learn Direct, The University for Industry,
The Institute of Administrative Management, The Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants, and The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance.
http://www.ool-international.com/
African Virtual University
The African Virtual University enables students in over 15 African countries
to take courses, degrees and seminars taught by professors from universities
around the world. Professors deliver their lectures in front of television
cameras in their own classrooms, and the video is then beamed via satellite
to learning centres across Africa
http://www.avu.org/ eDegree
http://www.edegree.co.za/
eDegree.co.za offers a wide range of online degree programs from accredited
universities and technical colleges in South Africa. Programs include:
- LL.B (undergraduate degree)
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Management Leadership
- Bachelor of Commerce (with specializations)
- Bachelor of Public Administration (with specializations)
- Masters in Public Administration
Distance Education in Africa
Distance Education in Africa provides listings to universities and colleges in
Africa offering distance education programs.
http://communicationculture.freeservers.com/institutions.htm
e-Learning Portals and Directories
World Wide Learn
World Wide Learn - World's Largest Online Education Directory. Includes online
college, university and graduate degree programs, online courses and education,
online training programs and online continuing education resources for the
virtual student.
http://www.worldwidelearn.com
Distance.Gradschools.com
Search Online Graduate Programs
http://distance.gradschools.com/
Distance Studies - distancestudies.com
http://www.distancestudies.com/
Distance Learning Resource Network
http://www.dlrn.org/
education@Canada
education@Canada provides access, for both the international education community
and international students, to Canadian education resources on the Internet.
The Central and
Eastern European Education Directory
Undergraduate and post-graduate programmes offered by over 1300 academic
establishments in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS.
EuroEducation.net
Undergraduate, postgraduate and a variety of other academic programs offered by
over 900 universities, academies, schools and colleges in Europe.
Learndirect Scotland
Searchable database of learning opportunities in Scotland.
EuroLearning
EuroLearning is training portal offering online courses to organizations and
individuals in business skills, information technology and languages.
Education Info India
A portal providing concise and comprehenive information on higher education in
India with details of all the colleges and universities in the various states.
General Education Online v2
Free database of links to higher education facilities worldwide.
Zeelearn.com
Zeelearn.com is a learning portal based in India that offers a wide variety of
online training choices through its many partner channels. You'll find online
education offerings in a variety of subjects: IT; Business; Industry;
Management; Vocational: Career; and Women Studies.
eGurucool.com
eGuruCool is India's e-learning portal offering online education and career
resources.
NetVarsity.com
NetVarsity (India) is an online learning portal offering training for IT
professionals.
HotCourses.com
HotCourses.com lets you search or browse for offline and online courses in the
UK.
AMIDEAST
AMIDEAST lists educational resources and study abroad programs in the Middle
East and North Africa.
World Wide Colleges
and Universities
World Wide Colleges and Universities is an international directory of programs
and resources.
Yahoo!: Distance
Learning Directories
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Distance_Learning/Colleges_and_Universities/Web_Directories/
Yahoo! Education - Distance Learning
http://distancelearning.education.yahoo.com/dlearn/
DMOZ: Distance Learning Directories
http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/Distance_Learning/Directories/
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
for Distance Learning students
http://www.champlain.edu/finaid/distancelearning.php
Finance & benefits for international students
in the UK
http://www.support4learning.org.uk/money/funds_internat.htm
The P.L.A.T.O. Loan Program provides funding
assistance to students attending:
http://www.wellsfargo.com/per/student/loans/undergrad/plato/index.jhtml
Financial Aid &
Scholarships
http://www.champlain.edu/finaid/
INTERNET Resources
for Educational Advising
http://www.iatp.am/resource/educat/distedu/intedures/irea2000.htm
Internet Access and Training Program
in Georgia
http://www.iatp.org.ge/recources.html?lang=en&page=finaid
NAFSA: Association of International Educators NAFSA
NAFSA: Association of International Educators promotes the exchange of
students and scholars to and from the United States. Our members share a
belief that international educational exchange advances learning and
scholarship, builds respect among differentpeoples and encourages
constructive leadership in a global community.
http://www.nafsa.org/
Institute of International Education (IIE)-
The IIE administers the US Fulbright program and manages more than 250
international education programs. For more
information, write to Institute for International
Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017-3580, call
1-212-883-8200 or 1-212-984-5412, fax 1-212-984-5452, or send email to
webmaster@www.iie.org.
http://www.iie.org/
Grants Databases
Chronicle of Philanthropy Guide to Grants
http://philanthropy.com/grants/
An electronic data base of all corporate and foundation grants listed in The
Chronicle of Philanthropy since 1995. Allows keyword searching, or searching by
grantmaker or recipient. Identifies the grant sponsor, grant recipient,
application procedures, fiscal information, and date entry appeared in the
Chronicle. Search tips are also provided. Requires subscription. Passwords to
access the database in Main Library Reference are available at the Reference
Desk or from the Funding Center Coordinator.
FC Search
http://citrix.lib.msu.edu/FCSearch.htm
Updated twice a year, this CD-ROM database provides access to the Foundation
Center's entire universe of grantmaker information, compiling data on over
54,000 foundations and corporate givers from the Foundation Directory; The
Foundation Directory Part 2; The Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees,
Officers, and Donors; The Foundation Grants Index; the various Grants Guides;
and the National Directory of Corporate Giving -- making FC Search the most
comprehensive CD-ROM product covering private funding sources. Grants can be
searched by choosing any of the following variables (or by combinations):
Grantmaker Name
Grantmaker State
Grantmaker City
Fields of Interest
Grantmaker Geographic Focus
Types of Support
Trustees, Officers, and Donors
Grantmaker Type
Corporate Name
Corporate Location
Total Giving
Total Assets
Establishment Date
The Grantmaker file contains records for all know active foundations in the
United States as well as records for direct corporate giving programs, more than
43,000 grantmakers. Many of the grantmaker entries contain lists of selected
grants. Entries will also contain the names of trustees, officers, and donors of
the foundations and corporate funders. The Grants file contains records for over
115,000 recent grants of $10,000 or more awarded by more than 1,000 of the
largest foundations listed in the Grantmaker file.
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online
forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources.
FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector
scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for
all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and
last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and
fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant
funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on
subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding
sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the
connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database
daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid
Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and
sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
GrantSelect
http://209.61.189.163/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
A web version of the complete Grants Database from Oryx Press that gives grant
seekers up-to-date information related to current funding programs from
thousands of sources. According to the publisher, it contains over 10,000
funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Each
record includes: contact information, sponsor name and address, subject terms
for related searches, and type of sponsor (federal agency, foundation, research
institute, etc.). Each record also includes, where available: URLs to more
information on the funding opportunity, deadline date(s), restrictions on who
may apply (including geographic restrictions), lists of previous awards,
amount(s) of grant or award, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number,
populations encouraged to apply (e.g., women, minorities, disabled), RFA and PA
numbers for NIH grants, and program numbers for NSF grants. Funding
opportunities range from pure research grants to arts programs, biomedical and
health care research, community services programs, children and youth programs,
and K-12 education funding. Sponsoring organizations include federal government
agencies (including NIH, NSF, Centers for Disease Control, and many others),
foundations and other nonprofit organizations, corporations and corporate
foundations, research institutes, state agencies, and universities.
(Last checked 08/29/03)
RSP Funding for Graduate Students
http://www.lib.msu.edu/dbases/item/000342.html
Choose RSP for Graduate Studies from the database list and then type in your
search terms. Note: requires MSU pilot password and id. Also available in
Library on computers with red ERL tags.
Provides a search engine for identifying the thousands of funding programs
available to help students pay for their graduate education in the United States
or abroad. The programs described here are sponsored by government agencies,
professional organizations, corporations, sororities and fraternities,
foundations, religious groups, educational associations, and military/veterans
organizations. All areas of the sciences, social sciences, and humanities are
covered.
Foundation Grants for Individuals on CD-ROM
http://ccnet.fdncenter.org/cc_tools/gti/index.html
Located at Main Library Reference desk (in cd-rom cabinet). Load cd into Desk#3
computer station and click on icon.
Online Tutorial
is available on web.
This new CD-ROM is an essential resource for individual grantseekers as well as
for financial aid offices and funding libraries. It offers high-speed searching
of foundations and public charities that provide support for individuals.
Version 2.01 covers 4,200 foundations and public charities that support
education, research, arts, general welfare, and more. Search fields include:
fields of interest, types of supprt, geographic focus, company name, school
name, grantmaker name, grantmaker city, grantmaker state, and text search.
Community of Science, Funding Opportunities Database
http://fundingopps.cos.com/
Community of Science Expertise Database
http://expertise.cos.com/
Fill in the web-based form and see what research grants, scholarships, or
fellowships are available for your area of interest. The database also covers
other forms of academic funding, such as capital campaigns, equipment, etc. and
can be customized to retrieve only funding for undergraduates, graduates, PhDs,
women, etc. It is also possible to create a profile and have new funding
opportunities mailed to your e-mail address on a regular basis.
Scholarship Experts
Offers superior search technology and an accurate up-to-date scholarship
database, serving both U.S. domestic and International
students.
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/signup.jsp
GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD
MSU Travel Scholarships and Awards
Benschop International Enrichment Award for Study Abroad
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/awards.html#benschop
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/StudyAbroadAwards.pdf
The John A. and Irma L. Benschop International Enrichment Award helps defray
travel expenses for Honors College members participating in international study
programs. Applications are due at the beginning of November for Spring Semester
programs and in the middle of March for Summer, Fall, and academic year
programs. The first web site includes requirements and application form.
Cole International Study Award
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/awards.html#cole
http://www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/StudyAbroadAwards.pdf
The Jeffrey and Kathryn Cole International Study Award provides funds for MSU
Honors College members participating in study abroad programs. Applications are
due at the beginning of November for Spring Semester programs and in the middle
of March for Summer, Fall, and academic year programs.
Compton Africa Peace Fellowship Program For Dissertation Research by
African Students
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/oiss/for_students/grants_scholarships/index.php
Beginning in 2001, the African Studies Center (ASC) and the Women in
International Development Program (MSU-WID), in cooperation with the Center for
Advanced Study of International Development (CASID), are offering Compton Peace
Fellowships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa to support their dissertation
field research in Africa. This program is an element of the MSU African Higher
Education Renaissance Initiative (AHERI). These dissertation fellowship awards
are made possible by a grant from the Compton Foundation through its Peace
Fellowship Program for addressing peace, conflict resolution, and security in
Africa.
(Homer) Higbee Awards
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/higbee.html
Open to undergraduate and graduate students, one award is offered to an
international student and one to an American student each year who make
significant contributions to the enhancement of international communication,
understanding and cooperation at MSU. The award is approximately $400 and the
application deadline falls in the middle of March of every year. Further
information is available at the Office of International Students and Scholars.
(Walker) Hill International Pre-Dissertation Award
http://www.isp.msu.edu/oiss/Walker.doc
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/oiss/for_students/grants_scholarships/index.php
This scholarship awards approximately $1,500 annually to a MSU doctoral student
(U.S. and international) to support a predissertation visit to the site of
doctoral research in a country outside the United States. For international
students, research in one's own country does not qualify. Students need to
demonstrate scholarly excellence, character, and personal attributes that prove
a high probability of success in an international setting. Financial need may be
considered, but international students may not apply to conduct research in
their own countries.
(Thomas) Huff Scholarship (Germany)
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/msuosascholarships.html
International Student Emergency Tuition Grants
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/oiss/for_students/grants_scholarships/index.php
Grants typically do not exceed $700 to $1000.
International Student Mandela Fellowship Program
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/oiss/for_students/grants_scholarships/index.php
This award is available to a graduate student, junior faculty, or professional
from South Africa to attend their first year at Michigan State.
(Dr. George) Joyeaux Memorial Fund Scholarship
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/joyeaux02.html
Both undergraduates and graduate students are eligible for this scholarship for
study in a French-speaking country.
(Miriam J.) Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program
http://www.isp.msu.edu/oiss/MJKelleyapp.doc
This award is intended to encourage MSU African students (preference is given to
women) to study at MSU and in turn make a contribution to the development of
their country. Funds are available for supporting costs such as tuition,
research, dissertation writing, family expenses, and partial support for
attending professional conferences. At least two awards are given annually of up
to $1,000. Applicants should have a temporary Visa and must describe the factors
which suggest the likelihood of their returning to their home country. The
application deadline is approximately April 15th of each year.
(Delia) Koo Scholarship
http://www.isp.msu.edu/asianstudies/koo.htm
The Dr. Delia Koo Chinese Grant Program was established in 2000. The grant
provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships to students from specified
universities in the People's Republic of China (PRC) for study at designated
academic departments at Michigan State University beginning during the 2000-2001
academic year. The rules governing the grant have now been revised to allow
support to be extended additionally to visiting scholars from the PRC.
(S. C.) Lee Scholarship Award
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/asianstudies/sclee.htm
All MSU undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens are eligible but preference
is given to those with a serious commitment to Asian Studies. All disciplinary
fields of study are eligible. The scholarships vary in size from year to year
based on the number of qualified applicants and the interest earnings of that
year. The scholarships are funded entirely by interest earnings from a privately
funded endowment.
(S. C.) Lee Best Paper Award
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/asianstudies/sclee.htm
Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in any field may submit any
research paper completed for a course at MSU which has an Asian topic or
component. The awards vary in size depending on the quality of the papers and
are funded through the S.C. Lee endowment.
Michigan State University
Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Research Grants
http://ciber.bus.msu.edu/
Michigan State University Faculty are eligible to apply for MSU-CIBER research
grants to support activities including travel, research, and curriculum
development. To apply, please follow the instructions provided on the
downloadable forms.
Michigan State University
College of Arts and Letters
College Fund for International Travel
http://www.cal.msu.edu/research/research.html
http://www.cal.msu.edu/research/TravelApp.htm
Michigan State University
College of Arts and Letters
Special College Research Abroad Moneys (SCRAM)
http://www.cal.msu.edu/grad/scram.html
The College of Arts and Letters offers approximately five fellowships of up to
$3,000 each for students in the latter stages of degree completion whose
research requires significant use of facilities, sources, or resources abroad.
Preferences are given to applications demonstrating that the research trip will
accelerate degree completion and significantly add to the quality of the
applicant's composition, performance, creative activity, thesis, dissertation or
document.
Michigan State University
College of Natural Science
Study Abroad Opportunities Scholarship Information
http://cns-server.msu.edu/undergrad/studyabroad/scholarship.htm
$500 and $250 scholarships are available. This site needs maintenance.
Michigan State University
College of Natural Science
Study Abroad Scholarships
http://www.ns.msu.edu/prospective/undergrad/abroadscholarships.htm
Michigan State University
Eli Broad College of Business
Study Abroad Program
http://ciber.bus.msu.edu/studyabroad/
A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Beverly Wilkins for more
information : Beverly Wilkins, International Business Center, 7 Eppley, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1121; Email: wilkinsb@pilot.msu.edu;
Tel: 517-353-4336; Fax: 517-432-1009
Michigan State University
International Studies and Programs
Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/index.html
Deadlines: October 1 and February 1. Also lists other possibilities including:
Thomas Hull Scholarship (Germany), Dr. Georges Joyeaux Memorial Fund Scholarship
(French Speaking Country), College Academic Achievement Program (CAAP) for first
generation or low income students, Arts & Letters Ryder Scholarship for Study
Abroad, College of Social Science Study Abroad Grants, Benjamin A. Gilman
International Scholarship, Freeman scholarship for students studying in Asia,
Center for International Education Exchange (CIEE), MSU Homer Higbee
International Scholarship, Institute for International Exchange (IIE) Midwest
Study Abroad Scholarship, and TRIO Scholarships.
Michigan State University
Office for International Students and Scholars
Grants and Scholarship Opportunities
http://www.isp.msu.edu/oiss/for_students/grants_scholarships/
http://www2.isp.msu.edu/oiss/for_students/grants_scholarships/
MSU resources currently listed include:
Walker Hill International Pre-Dissertation Award
Compton Africa Peace Fellowship Program For Dissertation Research by African
Students.
International Student Mandela Fellowship Program
Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program
Emergency Tuition Application and Information
Non-MSU opportunities currently listed include:
World Bank Scholarship Program for students from developing countries who
intend to pursue a career in a development field.
Altrusa International Foundation grants for third world women seeking
graduate degrees at recognized colleges or universitites in the US.
International Peace Sholarship grants for graduate or postgraduate women who
are not US or Canadian citizens working towards a graduate degree in the
university of their choice in the US or Canada.
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund grant offered to support the education of
women from developing countries
American Association of Women (AAUW) International Fellowships Awards for
full-time graduate or postgraduate study
International Students Organization Scholarship and Grants announcements
International Education Financial Aid Resources
Education Resources Institute (TERI) loans for middle-class students
Michigan State University
Office of Financial Aid
International Student Aid
http://www.finaid.msu.edu/internat.asp
Michigan State University
Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
http://admissions.msu.edu/International_Undergraduate_Scholarships.asp
Panhellenic Scholarship and Sorority Scholarships
Overseas Study and the Panhellenic Council award two scholarships which include
a grant of $100 and a fifteen day Eurail pass to assist women enrolled in MSU
Overseas Study Programs. The Scholarships assist MSU Panhellenic and sorority
women whose education and professional goals are best fulfilled by a study
abroad. Further information and applications are available from the Panhellenic
Council Office in room 325 Student Services Building.
(Office Assistant Unable to Confirm 07/23/03)
Ryder Scholarships
http://www.cal.msu.edu/ugrad/scholarships/Scholarship.htm
Students who apply for the Ryder Scholarship must provide evidence they are
committed to a specific Overseas Study Program. Students generally have a
minimum grade point average of 3.5. The scholarship is for the period of the
Overseas Study Program.
(Last checked 07/23/03)
Web Sites
Africa South of the Sahara : Grants and Fellowships
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/grants.html
A compilation of resources prepared by the African Studies Association, USA, and
maintained by Stanford University.
Also listed under
Grants for Individuals--Area Studies
Africa-America Institute
Advanced Training for Leadership and Skills (ATLAS)
http://www.atlas.org/
Provides opportunities for qualified candidates to pursue academic undergraduate
and graduate programs in the United States. The education and leadership skills
ATLAS participants gain strengthens their ability to contribute to development
efforts in their home countries in areas such as business administration, public
health, agriculture, education, the environment, and democracy and governance.
ATLAS is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
and administered by the Africa-America Institute (AAI) under contract
FAO-C-00-95-00037-00. ATLAS succeeds the African Graduate Fellowship project (AFGRAD).
Since 1963 more than 3400 students from 52 nations have received academic and
leadership development training at over 200 American universities under ATLAS
and AFGRAD.
Africa-America Institute
Rural Social Sciences Scholarship Fund
http://www.aaionline.org/whatwedo/whatRuralSSS.html
Initiated in 1998 and funded by the Ford Foundation, this project seeks to
strengthen Mozambique's national and local rural development agencies through
study programs in southern Africa, Europe and Brazil. The project provides
assistance to young Mozambican professionals whose careers could benefit from
masters' and doctoral level training, as well as undergraduate scholarship
funding for those who are considered to have only medium level schooling.
Candidates have a commitment to the application of social science principles to
rural development policy and practice. These are often individuals who are doing
stellar work professionally, whose performance and opportunities would be
significantly enhanced by additional education.
Aid for Non-U.S. Citizens
http://www.georgetown.edu/sfs/cges/docs/financial_aid_non-citizen.pdf
A guide for foreign students wishing to attend Georgetown University, but most
of the funding opportunities are not limited to Georgetown University.
(Jose Antonio Alvarez) Alonso Scholarship Fund
http://www.global-partnership.net/apply/scholarship_guidelines.html
Provides scholarships to Spanish nationals pursuing international training atthe
postgraduate level, partiuclarly in the areas of science and management.
Alpha Delta Kappan International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators
International Teacher Education Scholarship Program
http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/Public/Default.htm
Applicants must be non-U.S. citizens living outside of the United States and
must maintain that residency status from the time of application to the awarding
of the scholarship. For more information, look for the scholarships link in the
table of contents on the left side of the web page.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Education.
Altrusa International Foundation
http://www.altrusa.com/
This grant is open to third world women who are seeking graduate degrees at
recognized colleges or universitites in the US. Applications are reviewed on a
rolling basis. Amount: $250 - $1,000.
Also listed under
Grants for Individuals--Women.
American Association for the Advancement of Science: International Office
http://www.aaas.org/international/wisc/
The Women's International Science Collaboration Program (WISC) is a partnership
between the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National
Science Foundation to increase the participation of women in international
scientific research. WISC awards on a competitive basis small travel grants to
U.S. scientists to plan and design new collaborations with colleagues in
Central/Eastern and Western Europe, the Newly Independent States of the former
Soviet Union, Near East, Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Pacific, and Asia.
These activities are expected to lead to full research proposals that are
submitted to the National Science Foundation or other funders. Please note that
for 2003 and future rounds, Western Europe has been added to the geographical
areas being covered.
American Association of University Women
International Fellowships
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women
who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate
study at accredited institutions are supported.
American Council of Learned Societies
Fellowships and Grants Programs
http://www.acls.org/fellows.htm
Competitions to be held for 2000-2001 include:
Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships for Recently Tenured Scholars
ACLS Fellowships, including: ACLS/SSRC/NEH International and Area Studies
Fellowships and ACLS/New York Public Library Fellowships
Library of Congress Fellowships in International Studies
Contemplative Practice Fellowships
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art
CSCC China Programs, including the National Program for Research in China
and Chinese Fellowships for Scholarly Development
Fellowships for East European Studies
Other ACLS/SSRC International Programs Administered by the SSRC
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Precollege Travel Scholarships
http://www.acis.com/students/scholarships.asp
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Study Abroad Scholarships
http://www.aifsabroad.com/ays2003-2004/ays_scholar.htm
Describes various scholarship programs available.
American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS)
Fellowship Programs
http://www.indiastudies.org/fellow.htm
Designed to support the advancement of knowledge and understanding of India, its
people and culture, primarily through research conducted in that country by
American scholars. Eligibility: US citizens, foreign nationals enrolled or
teaching full time at American colleges or universities. US and Indian
Government employees are not eligible.
American-Scandinavian Foundation
http://www.amscan.org/
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is a publicly supported, nonprofit
organization that promotes international understanding through educational and
cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway and Sweden. Established in 1910, ASF carries on an extensive program of
fellowships, grants, trainee placement, publishing, membership offerings and
cultural activities. More than 24,000 Scandinavians and Americans have
participated in ASF's exchange programs. Be sure to check the
Grants and Awards and
Academic Fellowships and Grants
sections.
American School of Classical Studies in Athens
http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/
Offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships in Greece.
Asian Cultural Council
http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org
Fellowships available for Asian artists, scholars, and specialists to conduct
research, study, receive specialized training, or pursue creative activity in
the United States. Some grants are also made to Americans pursuing similar
activities in Asia and to educational and cultural institutions engaged in
projects of special significance to Asian-American exchange.
Also listed under
Grants for Individuals--Area Studies.
Asian Studies Library Use Travel Grants
http://www.isop.ucla.edu/eas/fellowships/library.htm
Courtesy of the UCLA Center for East Asian Studies.
Association for Asian Studies
Grants and Fellowships
http://www.aasianst.org/grants/grants.htm
Association of Commonwealth Universities
http://www.acu.ac.uk/
Be sure to review the postings in the Scholarship Administration section if you
are interested in studying abroad in a commonwealth country.
AT&T Leadership Awards
http://www.ap.att.com/about/award.htm
Designed to give financial support to students from Asia Pacific markets
studying in the US.
Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF)
http://www.aisf.or.jp/index.html
Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) was established in April,
1995, at the behest of late Takeo Atsumi, the former President and Chairman of
Kajima Corporation. AISF provides financial assistance to foreign students with
superior academic skills to further their studies at the Ph.D. programs of
graduate schools in Japan.
Australian National University Humanities Research Centre
http://www.anu.edu.au/HRC/academic/index.html
One of the Centre's hopes is to encourage expatriate Australian scholars in the
humanities to revisit their native country. The Centre also wishes to attract
young scholars of high promise as well as those with established reputations.
Awards for Postgraduate Study and Research in the United States
http://www.fulbright.co.uk/eas/studyus/postgraduate/awards.html
The Fulbright Commission provides this list of funding opportunities for
residents of the United Kingdom desiring to continue their education in the
United States.
(Last checked 08/21/03)
(Robert B.) Bailey Scholarship*
http://www.ciee.org/council_isp_scholarships.cfm#bailey
The Robert B. Bailey Scholarship is intended to promote the participation in
CIEE?s International Study Programs of individuals or members of groups that
have traditionally been underrepresented in study abroad, especially ethnic
minority students. Applicants are asked to specify the group to which they
belong and which they believe to be underrepresented in study abroad.
Basic Facts Regarding Financial Aid for Study Abroad
http://www.secussa.nafsa.org/basicfinancialaid.html
Practical advice compiled by Charles Gliozzo, Michigan State University on
behalf of NAFSA.
Belgian American Educational Foundation
http://www.baef.be/
Fellowships for Belgians to study or do research in the U.S.A. or for Americans
to study or do research in Belgium.
(Robert) Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
http://www.cdsintl.org/rbfpintro.html
Deadline: Oct. 15
The fellowship program strives to strengthen the ties of understanding between
the U.S. and Germany and to familiarize American professionals and executives
with the political, economic, and cultural environment of Europe. The
fellowships are for nine-months and are available to those who possess a
graduate degree and/or two years of professional experience in one of the
following fields: Business Administration, Economics, Journalism,
Mass/Communications, Law, Political Science, or Public Affairs/Public Policy.
For more information contact Martin Black at (212) 497-3500 or send an e-mail to
info@cdsintl.org
Also listed under Area Studies.
(John E.) Bowman Travel Grants*
http://www.ciee.org/council_isp_scholarships.cfm#bowman
The Bowman Travel Grants were established in memory of John E. Bowman, Executive
Director of CIEE from 1952 to 1979. These awards provide assistance to students
participating in CIEE study or volunteer abroad programs in non-traditional
locations. They help to defray the costs of travel. MSU is a participating
member of CIEE.
British Association for American Studies
Short Term Travel Grants
http://www.baas.ac.uk/postgraduate/shtrav.asp
Applications are invited from persons normally resident in the United Kingdom,
and from scholars currently working at, or registered as postgraduates at, UK
universities and institutions of higher education. Preference will be given to
those who have had no previous opportunities for research-related visits to the
USA, and to young scholars, including postgraduate students. BAAS particularly
welcomes applications from postgraduates needing to visit the USA for research
purposes.
British Council : Funding for Undergraduates from the USA
http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/learning/students/
fundingscholarships/index.shtml
British Council : Funding for Graduates from the USA
http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/learning/students/
fundingscholarships/index.shtml
British Council : Funding for Non-US Citizens to Study in the UK
http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/learning/students/
fundingscholarships/fundingnonus.shtml
British Council : British Marshall Scholarship Program
http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/learning/students/
fundingscholarships/marshalls.shtml
The Scholarships were instituted by the British Parliament on 31 July 1953 as a
practical and enduring gesture of thanks on behalf of the British people for
assistance received from the United States in the aftermath of the Second World
War. They are funded by the Diplomatic Wing of the British Foreign and
Commonwealth Office. Recipients are expected to finish a degree at a British
university.
British Council : Sources of Funding for International Students
http://www.britishcouncil.org/education/funding/index.htm
Compiles information for study abroad in the United Kingdom including a
database.
Caltech Office of Fellowships
Fellowships for Graduate Study in the U.S.
http://www.fellowships.studyabroad.caltech.edu/grad_us.shtml
Caltech Office of Fellowships
Graduate Fellowships Abroad
http://www.fellowships.studyabroad.caltech.edu/grad_abroad.shtml
Describes Churchill Scholarships, Fullbright Grants, Fannie and John Hertz
Foundation Fellowships, Howard Hughes Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological
Sciences, Humboldt Foundation Scholarships, Luce Scholars Program, Marshall
Scholarships, National Security Education Program - Undergraduate Scholarships
for Study Abroad, Rhodes Scholarships, Rotary Scholarships, and Thomas J. Watson
Fellowships
Canadian Bureau for International Education
http://www.cbie.ca/
The scholarship section lists funding opportunities for Canadians desiring to
study abroad as well as opportunities for foreigners to study in Canada.
(Thomas) Cholnoky Foundation
Provides scholarships, research grants, and travel expenses to students and
graduates of certain Hungarian universities for study in the U.S. For more
information, consult Foundation Grants for Individuals, 13th edition, published
by the Foundation Center.
(Winston) Churchill Foundation of the United States*
Scholarships for Graduate Study
http://www.thechurchillscholarships.com/
Scholarships for graduate level study in engineering, mathematics, and science
at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. The MSu Honors College can
submit nominations.
Commonwealth Fund
http://www.cmwf.org/
The Commonwealth Fund awards grants for projects in its four major program
areas: International Health Care Policy and Practice, Improving the Quality of
Health Care Services, Improving Insurance Coverage and Access to Care, and
Improving Public Spaces and Services. The Commonwealth Fund also sponsors and/or
administers four fellowship programs: The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University
Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, Harkness Fellowships in Health Care
Policy, Ian Axford Fellowships in Public Policy, and provides partial funding
for the Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholars in Aging Research. Some of the
fellowships are designed to allow junior health policy researchers or
practitioners from the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealnd to conduct
research or seek training in the United States. The Ian Axvord Fellowship allows
researchers from the U.S. to travel to New Zealand.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Medicine.
Cornell University
Graduate School Fellowship Notebook
Graduate Fellowships for Study Abroad
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=STUDYABROAD
Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) Fulbright
Scholars Program
http://www.iie.org/cies/
Works with the United States Information Agency to coordinate the Fulbright
Program.
Council of American Overseas Research Centers
http://www.caorc.org/
Fosters international scholarly exchange, primarily through sponsorship of
fellowship programs which allow pre-doctoral and senior scholars to pursue
independent research important to the increase of knowledge and to our
understanding of foreign cultures. Sponsors Fellowships for Advanced
Multi-Country Research and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation East-Central European
Research Fellows.
Council on Foreign Relations Fellowship Programs
http://www.foreignrelations.org/public/fp.html
Offers a number of scholarships to individuals interested in pursuing reseach or
furthering their careers in international relations.
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
http://www.ciee.lorg/
A nonprofit, nongovernmental, educational organization founded in 1947 with the
mission of developing educational exchanges and fostering international
understanding. Today, with programs in 34 countries on six continents, the
Council offers a wide range of international programs and services for students,
faculty, and the general public. The Council is headquartered in New York with
additional offices in Berlin, Bonn, Hong Kong, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Paris,
Rome, Singapore, and Tokyo. Council's travel division, Council Travel, offers a
full range of travel services at 41 offices located on or near college campuses
across the U.S. Council Travel also has offices in France, Germany, Japan,
Singapore, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Employment and internship
opportunities are listed by position and by location.
Taraknath Das Foundation
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/sai/tdas.html
Provides scholarships to Indian graduate students, scholars, writers, and
researchers who are studying in the U.S. and have completed one year of study in
the U.S.
Duke University
Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
Sources of Funding for International Students
http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/graduate/mpp/MPPfunding.html
Eastern European Peoples Foundation
http://www.eepfi.org/
Dedicated to providing scholarships to the children of Eastern Europe.
Education USA: Your Guide to Higher Education
http://educationusa.state.gov/
This web site by the U.S. Department of State provides practical background
information for foreign students interested in studying in the USA. Be sure to
check the Financial Aid and
Funding Sources
sections.
Edupass: Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA
http://www.edupass.org
How much does a US education cost, and how will you pay for it? Find the answers
here, plus the best sources of financial aid for international students, and a
whole lot more. Be sure to check the following sections:
Schools with
Financial Aid for International Undergraduate Students.
Financial Aid for International
Students, and Loans for
International Students .
Financial Aid for Foreign Nationals Studying in the United States
http://web.archive.org/web/20020221151537/
http://www.oldsite.nafsa.org/students/funding.html
Compiled and maintained by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Still
available thanks to the Internet Archive.
Financial Aid for International Students and Scholars for Study and
Research in the United States
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/grants/intlweb.htm
Compiled by Elizabeth Breed, Uniersity of Wisconsin, Madison.
Financial Aid Tips for International Exchange and Disability
http://www.miusa.org/participant/finaid.html
Courtesy of Mobility International USA National Clearinghouse on Disability and
Exchange.
Finlandia Foundation
http://www.finlandiafoundation.org/
Students applying for Finlandia Foundation National scholarships for the
academic year beginning the following September should submit an application by
February 1. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Finland and
accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning. Scholarships are
awarded to undergraduate (sophomore or higher) and graduate students. Students
studying subjects related to Finnish culture receive special consideration.
Individual scholarships in the past have generally been in the $500-$3,000
range.
Foreign Nationals Seeking Funding for Study in the United States
http://www.nafsa.org/content/AboutInternationalEducation/
ForStudents/ForeignStudentFunding.htm
NAFSA receives many requests from foreign students seeking financial assistance
for study in the United States. Although NAFSA does not offer financial
assistance, the information below may help you in your search for financial aid.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/default.htm
Friends & Partners Funding/ Exchange
http://www.friends-partners.org/oldfriends/ funding/master.html
Identifies programs involving work or travel in some manner with scholars and
students in Russia and the Newly Independent States (NIS).
Fulbright Academic Exchange Program
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/
The world-renowned Fulbright program provides grants for graduate students,
teachers, lecturers and researchers from the United States and other countries.
The Fulbright Program also provides universities financial assistance in hosting
its programs. Site sponsored by the United States Information Agency.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
http://www.iie.org/FulbrightTemplate.cfm?Section=U_S__Student_Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
offers opportunities for recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and
developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and
research abroad.
Funding Opportunities for Africans and Foreign Nationals
http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/fundop1.html
Courtesy of the University of California, Berkeley, Institute of International
Studies.
Funding Sources for Japanese and U.S. Acitivities in the Arts, Humanities,
and Social Sciences
http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/ja1/wwwh4300.html
A compilation of web links by the US Department of State's International
Programs Office Mission to Japan.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships (Cambridge University)*
http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
For scholars of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential from every
country of the world other than the United Kingdom, who are committed to serving
their communities, and who gain admission to the University of Cambridge to
pursue courses of study as follows: second Bachelor degree as an affiliated
student; one-year postgraduate courses; research leading to the degree of PhD.
The MSU Honors college can submit nominations.
German Academic Exchange Service
http://www.daad.org
Deadline: August 1 - for visits during the first half of the following year.
Offers support to scholars and scientists to pursue research at universities and
other institutions in Germany for one to three months during the calendar year.
Grants are awarded for specific research projects and cannot be used for only
travel, attendance at conferences or conventions, editorial meetings, lecture
tours or to extended guest-professorships. At least two years of teaching and/or
research experience after the PhD or equivalent and a research record in the
proposed field are required. Stipends consist of a monthly maintenance
allowance. Please see the Service?s website for further information. For more
information, contact German Academic Exchange Service, 950 Third Avenue, 19th
Floor, New York, NY 10022; phone: (212) 758-3223; fax: (212) 755-5780
(Benjamin A.) Gilman International Scholarship*
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/abroadgilman.htm
U.S. undergraduates can apply to receive financial support for study abroad
programs worldwide through the new Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program is named
after Congressman Ben Gilman (R-NY), the legislation's sponsor. The Institute of
International Education, a New York-based non-profit organization, will
administer the program through its Southern Regional Office in Houston, Texas
under a grant from the Bureau. Established under the International Academic
Opportunity Act of 2000, Gilman International Scholarships will provide up to
$5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. The
Gilman Program aims to broaden and increase the study abroad population by
aiding undergraduate students who are under financial constraints.
Global Partnership for NGO Studies, Education, and Training
http://www.global-partnership.net/apply/scholarship_guidelines.html
Some funding opportunities allow for travel abroad; others are restricted to
students from specific countries studying in that country.
(Last checked 08/21/03)
(J. B.) Harley Research Fellowships in the History of Cartography
http://ihr.sas.ac.uk/maps/harley.html
Application deadline: November 1st each year
The Harley Fellowships - the only one of their kind in Europe - provide support
of up to four weeks (normally at ?250 per week) for those, from any country,
discipline or profession, doing the equivalent of post-graduate level work in
the map collections of the London area. For full application details, please
contact: Hon. Sec. J B Harley Research Fellowships, c/o Map Library, The British
Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB, UK,
tony.campbell@bl.uk
Harvard university
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Scholarships for International Students--Worldwide
http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/programs/mpaid/international_scholarships.pdf
(Last checked 08/21/03)
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/hhh/
Founded in 1978 in honor of the late Senator and Vice-president, the Hubert
H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-level professionals from
designated countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle
East, and Eurasia to the United States for a year of study and professional
experience. The program encourages a variety of U.S. and foreign partnerships
worldwide. Fellowships are awarded competitively to candidates with a commitment
to public service in both the public and private sectors, specifically in the
fields of natural resources and environmental management, public policy analysis
and administration, law and human rights, finance and banking, economic
development, agricultural development/economics, human resource management,
urban and regional planning, public health policy and management, technology
policy and management, educational planning, communications/journalism, and drug
abuse epidemiology, education, treatment and prevention.
Indonesian Cultural Foundation
http://www.icfinc.org/
Provides university scholarships to Indonesians for graduate study in the
United States.
(Last checked 08/21/03)
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) Scholarship Search
http://www.iefa.org/public/search.html
http://www.iefa.org/
The premier internet resource for financial aid information for students
wishing to study in a foreign country.
International Federation of University Women International Fellowships
http://www.ifuw.org/i_fell.htm
The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of
fellowships and grants to women graduates for advanced research, study and
training. The competitions are held every two years. Many of IFUW's 69 national
federations and associations offer fellowships, scholarships and grants to women
in their countries and to IFUW members from other parts of the world. Address
information is provided for each country federation/association. [Also listed
under Grants for Individuals - Women]
International Programs Sponsored by the National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/start.htm
Social, Behavioral, and Economics Science Division.
International Research & Exchanges Board
Research and Grant Opportunities
http://www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp
IREX programs have advanced the education and expertise of over 15,000
scholars, professionals, and students for nearly 35 years, including both U.S.
and international scholars.
International Research & Exchanges Board
Short Term Travel Grants
http://www.irex.org/programs/stg/index.asp
Deadline: February 1
Grants for scholarly projects focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia,
and Mongolia (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova,
Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.) Support is available for brief visits
(about two weeks) for individuals who do not require administrative assistance
from IREX. Grants do not exceed $3,000. Per diem for up to 14 days, not to
exceed $100/day (for food, lodging, and local transportation only). The grant
may cover other incidental expenses, such as temporary health insurance for
incoming foreign scholars, conference registration fees for Americans, and visa
fees.
International Research & Exchanges Board
Starr Collaborative Research Grants Program
http://www.irex.org/
Deadline: May 1
Grants of up to $20,000 to a cross-border team of graduate and/or postgraduate
scholars for one year. This year applications will be accepted for research only
on the topics of media and the Internet. The program supports research in and on
Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia. The collaborative team must consist of at
least one US citizen or permanent resident and at least two citizens and current
residents of two different countries of the eligible regions at the time of
application.
Japan Center for Michigan Universities
Scholarships and Financial Aid Tips
http://www.isp.msu.edu/jcmu/scholarship.html
Identifies funding sources for students interested in studying in Japan.
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership
http://www.cgp.org/cgplink/programs/programs.html
Check out current US Programs, application procedures, and eligibility
information.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers
http://www.jsps.go.jp/e-fellow/postdoctral.html
Funding is available for all fields in the humanities, social sciences,
natural sciences, engineering, and medicine.
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships
King Faisal Foundation Scholarships
http://www.kff.com/english/kff/ea/ss/sfullkffeass.htm
Aids Muslim students in pursuing graduatel level studies. Also offer a King
Faisal Foundation-Prince of Wales Chevening Scholarship for the study of Islam
and the West at postdoctoral level. This latter scholarship is restricted to one
Saudi candidate pursuing research in the United Kingdom and one British scholar
to study for a year in Saudi Arabia.
Kosciuszko Foundation Programs in Poland for American Citizens Study and
Research
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/grants/poland.shtml
Each year the Kosciuszko Foundation selects and recommends American students and
scholars to the Polish Ministry of National Education for scholarships and
grants made available through the Foundation's Exchange Program with Poland.
These awards are for the Year Abroad Program at the Jagiellonian University in
Cracow and for the Graduate and Postgraduate Studies and Research in Poland
Program at numerous institutions of higher learning throughout Poland.
Kosciuszko Foundation Competitions, Grants, and Scholarships
http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/grants/index.shtml
The Foundation's programs for educational funding include Tuition Scholarships;
an Exchange Program for Americans to study language or conduct research in
Poland and for Poles to conduct research or to teach in the US. In addition, we
grant the Metchie J. E. Budka Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Polish
Literature, History and Polish-American Relations and sponsor competitions in
piano and voice for aspiring young artists.
LEXIA Exchange International
http://www.lexiaintl.org/
LEXIA Exchange International is a private, independent, not-for-profit
organization, offering study abroad programs for university undergraduate and
graduate students. Year-long, semester or summer programs are fully structured,
providing all academic, logistical and living arrangements. LEXIA study programs
are available in: Berlin, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Krakow, Prague,
Venice and Shanghai. Scholarships are available. Michigan State University is a
participating member.
(George) Marshall Scholarships (United Kingdom)*
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a
degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to
study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK
institution in any field of study. The scheme allows the Scholars, who are the
potential leaders, opinion-formers and decision-makers in their own country, to
gain an understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way of
life. It also establishes long-lasting ties between the peoples of Britain and
the United States. Each scholarship is held for two years. The MSU Honors
College can submit nominations.
(Robert S.) McNamara Fellowships*
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships
This site addresses the programs sponsored by The World Bank, including the
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program. You should note that the Robert S.
McNamara Fellowships are only applicable for developing country nationals and
they are not valid for a course of study leading to an advanced degree.
Michigan State University
India Club
http://www.msu.edu/~msuic/incoming_students/main2.html
Offers tips on how to finance your education at MSU, including Scholarships,
Fellowships and Grants in the US: A Few Resources.
Midwest Education Association Scholarship
http://www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Locations/US_Regional_Centers/
Chicago/Grants___Scholarships2/Grants___Scholarships.htm
The Institute for International Education?s Midwest Regional Center makes
available five scholarships worth $1,000 each to undergraduates who are United
States citizens and permanent residents of the Midwest and who attend a
Midwestern college or university. The scholarship is particularly designed for
students who have little or no pervious study abroad experience.
(George) Mitchell Scholarships (Ireland)*
http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
The US-Ireland Alliance sponsors a prestigious, competitive, national
scholarship to enable American citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 to study
at universities on the island of Ireland. The George J. Mitchell Scholarships,
named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern
Ireland peace process, are intended to familiarize and engage the next
generation of America's leaders with the island of Ireland. These Scholarships
allow Americans to pursue one year of post-graduate study in any discipline
offered at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The
Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition and housing for one year along with
international travel and a living expenses stipend. The MSU Honors College can
submit nominations.
Mobility International USA
National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Financial Resources for Non-U.S. Residents on Exchange Abroad
http://www.miusa.org/ncde/individuals/finaidnon-US.html
It is often difficult for students to find funding for education abroad. This
information sheet has been created to give basic suggestions to begin the
search. It will also provide information on scholarship opportunities that you
may wish to look into. Since most scholarship opportunities target specific
interests, institutions, or experiences, it would be beneficial to find
scholarship information in your local libraries. The following is a list of
opportunities for students to pursue an education outside of their country of
nationality. Compiled by Mobility International USA. Section headings include:
Foreign Universities
Published Materials
International and local organizations
Helpful Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarships related to education and disabilities.Mobility
International USA
Financial Resources for U.S. Residents on Exchange Abroad
http://www.miusa.org/ncde/individuals/finaidUS.html
It is often difficult for students to find funding for education abroad. This
information sheet has been created to give basic suggestions to begin the
search. It will also provide information on scholarship opportunities that you
may wish to look into. Since most scholarship opportunities target specific
interests, institutions, or experiences, it would be beneficial to find
scholarship information in your local libraries. The following is a list of
opportunities for students to pursue an education outside of their country of
nationality. Compiled by Mobility International USA. Section headings include:
Foreign Universities
Published Materials
Vocational Rehabilitation Funding/SSI Funding
Helpful Scholarship Search Engines
Funding Opportunities .NAFSA : Association of International Educators
Grants and Scholarships
http://www.nafsa.org/content/ProfessionalandEducationalResources/
GrantsandScholarship/GrantsAndScholarships.htm
NAFSA serves the field of international education?professionals in international
education, institutions of higher education, and international and U.S. study
abroad students?by providing the following grant and scholarship opportunities:
AIEJ-JAFSA International Educator Exchange Program
Cooperative Grants Program (COOP)
2003 ETS Excellence Awards for Overseas Advising Centers
OSEAS Conference Travel Grants
U.S.-OSEAS Regional Linkage ProgramNational Endowment for Democracy
Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants for Individuals Working
In the Area of International Affairs
http://www.ned.org/research/fellowships_main.html
Compiled by Rory Macleod, July 1999.
National Endowment for Democracy
Sources of Funding for Groups in International Affairs
http://www.ned.org/research/funding_main.html
Originally compiled by Ryota Jonen, August 1997; updated by Rory Macleod, July
1999.
National Science Foundation
Dissertation Enhancement Awards
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf00138
Deadlines: vary depending on host country
Supports doctoral dissertation research overseas by graduate students enrolled
in US institutions and involving close collaboration with host country
institutions in Western Europe, Japan, Eastern Europe including the Newly
Independent States, East Asia and the Pacific, The Americas, and Africa, Near
East, and South Asia. Awards include funds for international travel, living
expenses, and other items. Proposals in a wide range of fields will be
considered, including: engineering, environment, global climate change, geology,
oceanography, astronomy, economics, linguistics, and anthropology. Citizenship:
Priority given to US citizens or permanent residents. For more information
contact Pierre Perrolle at (703) 306-1710, Ext. 5972 or send an e-mail to
pperroll@nsf.gov
National Science Foundation
International Opportunities for Scientists and Engineers
http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/9614rev.htm
The National Science Foundation offers Dissertation Enhancement Awards to
support doctoral dissertation research overseas by graduate students enrolled in
US institutions and involving close collaboration with host country
institutions. They cover funds for international travel, living expenses, and
other items. Proposals in a wide range of fields will be considered, including:
engineering, environment, global climate change, geology, oceanography,
astronomy, economics, linguistics, and anthropology. Priority given to US
citizens or permanent residents.
National Science Foundation
Office of International Science and Engineering
http://www.nsf.gov:80/sbe/int/start.htm
The National Security Education Program
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships (NSEP)
http://nsep.aed.org/aboutnsep.html
The NSEP enable outstanding graduate students to pursue specialization in area
and language study or to add an important international dimension to their
education. NSEP supports students pursuing studies of those languages, cultures,
and world religions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand. The fellowships range in length from one academic semester to 24
months. Awards are up to $25,000/yr for three years.
The National Security Educational Program
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/nsep/default.htm
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/nsep.html
This is open to undergraduate students who wish to obtain language and culture
training in areas considered in short supply by the U.S. government. Excludes
Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Awards are for a minimum of
one academic semester.
National Security Education Program FAQs
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/nsepfaqs.html
Organization of American States (OAS)
http://www.oas.org/
http://www.educoas.org/portal/en/becas/
acerca.aspx?culture=en&tabindex=44&childindex=45
The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) of the
Organization of American States (OAS) administers one of the hemisphere?s
largest multinational fellowship and training programs. Every year, the Agency
provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research,
scholarships for undergraduate studies at universities through the region and
awards for specialized, short-term training at educational institutions and
training centers in member and observer states.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women
http://www.postgrad.ed.ac.uk/awards/peo.htm
Deadline : January 31
The maximum grant awarded to a student is $5,000 annually. Recipients may
re-apply and receive the scholarship for a maximum of three years. Believing
that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding, members of the
P.E.O. Sisterhood provide grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries
for graduate study in the United States or Canada. Eligibility: An applicant
must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working towards a
graduate degree in the college or university of her choice in the United States
or Canada. Eligibility form must be completed before application materials can
be sent to applicants. For more information, contact P.E.O. International Peace
Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
50312-2899, USA
Resource Guide: a Selected List of Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants and
Other Training Opportunities for African Women Students/Scholars, 2002-2003
http://www.kubatana.net/html/archive/women/021216iewad.asp?sector=WOMEN
The current editions is made available by the Institute for Education of Women
in Africa and the Diaspora (IEWAD) and is dated December 2002.
Rhodes Scholarships (Oxford University)
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Rhodes Scholars study for two and, with special permission, three years at
Oxford University in Britain. Study can be in any field and must lead to a
degree. Study can be at the graduate or undergraduate level. Some Rhodes
Scholars study the last two years of an undergraduate major. Others do graduate
study. The Rhodes pays for tuition, fees, travel to and from home to Oxford, and
an allowance that is sufficient to pay living costs during the academic year and
vacation periods. The MSU Honors College can submit nominations.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
http://www.rotary.org/newsandinfo/downloadcenter/pdfs/132en.pdf
The Rotary Foundation welcomes applicants for the Rotary Ambassadorial
Scholarships. Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships
are offered, with availability varying from year to year. The purpose of the
program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among
people of different countries. Applicants must contact their local Rotary clubs
to: (1) determine if funding for the desired scholarship is available; (2) ask
about local application deadlines; and (3) obtain application materials. Length
of scholarship term and award amount varies depending on type of Scholarship.
Deadline: varies (Each club sets its own application deadline in accordance with
the district deadline.)
Rotary Youth Exchange for High School Students
http://www.rotary.org/programs/youth_ex/index.html
Scholarship Information for Students of Color Studying Abroad
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/people/studentsofcolor/scholarships.html
Courtesy of the Michigan State University International Studies and Programs
Study Abroad.
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards for Study Outside the
United States
http://scholarships.kachinatech.com/scholar14.html
A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
Scholarships for International Students
http://collegeapps.about.com/cs/international/
A compilation from About.com.
Scholarships for Students of Ukrainian Ancestry or Citizenship
http://www.brama.com/education/scholarship.html
A Selected List of Fellowship Opportunities and Aids to Advanced Education
for United States Citizens and Foreign Nationals.
http://www.edupass.org/finaid/nsf93147.txt
An electronic document prepared by the National Research Council for the
National Science Foundation. March 7, 1995.
Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA
http://www.edupass.org
How much does a US education cost, and how will you pay for it? Find the answers
here, plus the best sources of financial aid for international students, and a
whole lot more.
Social Science Research Council Fellowships
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/
SSRC fellowship and grant programs are widely known in social science
communities in the U.S. and abroad. These prestigious and highly competitive
awards cover graduate training, dissertation work, postdoctoral training and
research, professional foreign travel, and institutional support. While
eligibility requirements vary, many awards are open to non U.S. citizens.
Funding opportunities include: Abe Fellowship Program, ACLS/SSRC International
Postdoctoral Fellowships, Berlin Program for Advanced German and European
Studies, Eastern Europe, German-American Academic Council Summer Institutes,
International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship (IDRF), International
Migration, Internat'l Predissertation Fellowship Program (IPFP), Japan Program,
Near and Middle East, Sexuality Research Fellowship Program, South Asia, Soviet
Union and Its Successor States, SSRC-MacArthur Foundation Fellowship on
International Peace & Security in a Changing World, SSRC-Mellon Minority
Fellowship Program.
SOROS Network Scholarship Programs
http://www.soros.org/netprog/scholarship.html
Network Scholarship Programs (NSP) fund the participation of students, scholars,
and professionals from Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and
Burma in a variety of rigorous and competitive academic exchange programs. These
programs aim to create lasting cross-national ties and to provide grantees with
knowledge needed to foster open societies in their countries. The goals of the
Network Scholarship Programs are to train future generations of university
professors in the humanities and social sciences, and to address key
professional training needs through fellowships in fields unavailable or
underrepresented at institutions in the countries served. NSP enjoys generous
cost-sharing for its programs from the United States Information Agency, the
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Cambridge Overseas Trust, and a
wide range of higher education institutions around the world. [Information seems
dated]
StudyAbroad.Com
http://www.studyabroad.com/
Studyabroad.com is the on-line study abroad information resource. Here you will
find listings for thousands of study abroad programs in more than 100 countries
throughout the world. You will also find hundreds of links to study abroad
program home pages and a wealth of related information.
Studyabroad.com Bookstore
http://www.studyabroad.com/OS/bookstore.html
A collection of books on study abroad, both in the U.S. and in other countries,
currently available from Amazon.Com. Many of the featured books are available in
the MSU Libraries.
Studyabroad.com Financial Aid Page
Sources and Tips on Obtaining Financial Aid
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
Provides standard sources and tips on obtaining financial aid.
Study in the USA Resource Guide
http://www.studyusa.com/articles.htm
Provides a lot of background information for foreign students wishing to study
in the USA. Be sure to check the section
Financing Your
Education.
(Elizabeth) Tuckerman Foundation Scholarship
http://www.fulbright.co.uk/eas/studyus/postgraduate/awards.html
Provides annual educational grants for financial assistance to persons domiciled
in Wales who have graduated from a college or university located in the United
Kingdom of Great Britain or in the United States of America, and who desire to
obtain and further their postgraduate education at a college or university
located in the United States. Each award will normally provide for tuition,
books and supplies, living expenses and transportation from the United Kingdom
to the United States. (Last checked 08/21/03)
UNESCO Study Abroad
http://www.unesco.org/education/studyingabroad/networking/studyabroad.shtml
Provides description to Study Abroad (available as print publication in MSU Main
Library) plus links to a few additional web pages.
United States Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Tips for American Students Abroad
http://www.travel.state.gov/studentinfo.html
United States-Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange
http://www.comexus.org.mx/2004Ingles/USProg2004.htm
The governments of the United States and Mexico on November 27, 1990 officially
established the U.S.-Mexico Commission. Since its inception the Commission?s
primary focus has been the administration of Fulbright-GarcRobles scholarships.
During the first nine years, 1700 scholarships have been awarded to Mexican and
United States citizens.
United States-United Kingdom Fulbright Commission
Awards for Postgraduate Study in the U.S.
http://www.fulbright.co.uk/eas/postgrad/awardlist.html
University of Iowa, Vice President for Research, Division of Sponsored
Programs
International Funding Sources
http://research.uiowa.edu/dsp/main/?get=internat_funding_sources&q=&action=
An ever-expanding list of web links.
University of Wisconsin Madison
Grant Information Center
Funding For Research and Study Abroad
http://grants.library.wisc.edu/individuals/abroad.html
Covers funding opportunities for study and research abroad for all educational
levels and fields of study. Compiled by Elizabeth Breed and last revised July 1,
2003.
USA/Ukraine Program
http://www.ukrainianscholarships.org/
Provides comprehensive information about the USA/Ukraine Program which helps
talented high school students in Ukraine win full four year scholarships to
leading preparatory schools and colleges in the USA, Canada, and the United
Kingdom. September 5, 2002.
(Helen) Wallis Fellowship at the British Library*
http://ihr.sas.ac.uk/maps/wallis.html
Application deadline: May 1st each year
This annual, named fellowship offers a convenient and unusually privileged
working environment in the British Library, London. The fellow will be treated
like a member of staff (i.e. not restricted to reading room hours) and will be
provided with their own work-station, with an e-mail account and access to the
Internet. In addition, the fellowship carries with it a voucher worth ?300 to be
spent within the Library. The award honours the memory of the former Map
Librarian at the British Museum and then British Library, Dr Helen Wallis OBE
(1967-86), and confers recognition by the Library on a scholar, from *any*
field, whose work will promote the extended and complementary use of the British
Library's book and cartographic collection. Preference will be given to
proposals that relate to the Library's collections and have an international
dimension. The fellowship may be held as a full or part-time appointment, and
would normally be for 6-12 months. For full application details, please contact:
Map Librarian, Map Library, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB,
UK, tony.campbell@bl.uk
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship*
http://www.watsonfellowship.org/
The Foundation provides Fellows an opportunity for a focused and disciplined
Wanderjahr of their own devising--time in which to explore with thoroughness a
particular interest, test their aspirations and abilities, view their lives and
American society in greater perspective and, concomitantly, to develop a more
informed sense of international concern. The Fellowship experience is intended
to provide Fellows an opportunity to immerse themselves in cultures other than
their own for an entire year. The only qualifying school in Michigan is
Kalamazoo College.
World Bank Scholarships
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/home.html
The Scholarship Program and the Fellowships Program are vehicles for knowledge
sharing and capacity building in the developing world. The Programs provide
opportunities for graduate studies leading to master's degree in
development-related fields for mid-career professionals from the World Bank
member countries, eligible to borrow. The Scholarship Program does not sponsor
undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training,
conferences, seminars, thesis writing, research projects, and fields of studies
not related to development. All these requests will not be considered.
International Education Financial Aid
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) scholarship search is the premier
resource for financial aid, college
scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study
abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college
scholarship search and grant listings
plus international student loan
programs and other information to promote study
abroad
http://www.iefa.org/
SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT LOANS & FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships search, financial aid and student loan information for U.S.
students, Canadian students and international students.
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/scholarship-financial-aid.htm
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