Scholarships/Fellowships/Grants for International Graduate Students

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For scholarships/fellowships/grants for international dissertators/researchers

Graduate Students

UW-Madison
1. University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards
2. Pharmacy New Student Scholarship
3. School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship
4. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarships
5. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship
6. Tinker-Nave Short-Term Field Research Grants
7. Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant
8. Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grant

Private Organizations
9. Organization of American States Fellowships
10. Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program
11. Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
12. Advanced Training for Leadership and Skills (ATLAS)
13. American Foundation for Aging Research Fellowships
14. Entomological Society of America Awards
15. Institute of Food Technologists Scholarships & Fellowships
16. Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarships
17. Geological Society of America Research Grants
18. Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation, Inc. Grants
19. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
20. The Ron Brown Fellowship Program
21. The Fulbright Program
22. Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program
23. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
24. AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships
25. Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies
26. Geological Society of America Research Grants Program
27. HHMI Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students
28. Kress Fellowship in Egyptian Art & Architecture
29. The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program
30. American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards
31. Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowships
32. IIASA Luis Donaldo Colosio Fellowship
33. Manatt Democracy Studies Fellowship Program at IFES
34. American Institute for Economic Research Visiting Research Fellowship
35. American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowships
36. American Museum of Natural History Grants
37. American Numismatic Society Fellowships
38. American Philosophical Society Fellowships & Research Grants
39. W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, Fellowships in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
40. The American Center of Oriental Research (Amman) Fellowships
41. Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships
42. Graduate Women in Science Fellowships

1. University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards

Summary: A generous grant provided by the University Book Store allows for these awards to students who have distinguished themselves by completing outstanding independent projects at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Award: 20 awards of $1,000 each

Eligibility: University of Wisconsin-Madison students who are enrolled in a degree program during the first and second semesters of the academic year. Projects should be completed at the time of application, although self-contained sections of larger projects may be submitted if they are accompanied by a statement explaining the nature of the full project and a description of how it will be complemented by the unfinished sections. Projects must have been done at the UW-Madison under the supervision of a faculty/staff member here.

Application Due Date: Approximately early March. See website for specifics.

For More Information: Applications available from the Office of the Provost, Room 117 Bascom Hall. prov@bascom.wisc.edu
www.wisc.edu/provost/undergrad/bookstore.pdf. Contact Person: Laurie Mayberry, Office of the Provost. Telephone: 608-262-5246

Other Info: Awards will be made for independent work in the biological sciences, the humanities (arts, creative writing and general humanities), the physical sciences, and social studies.

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2.Pharmacy New Student Scholarship

Summary: The School of Pharmacy awards a limited number of scholarships to students entering their first year in the school.

Award: Number and amount of awards vary.

Eligibility: Students entering their first year in the School of Pharmacy (Juniors or first-year Doctor of Pharmacy students). Awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

Application Due Date: First week in May

For More Information: Contact the School of Pharmacy. Contact Person: Ken Niemeyer, kdniemeyer@pharmacy.wisc.edu. Telephone: 608-262-7501.

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3. School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship

Summary: The School of Pharmacy awards more than 60 scholarships to students already enrolled in the pharmacy program.

Award: More than 60 awards, amount varies.

Eligibility: Students continuing their education in the School of Pharmacy . Awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Some scholarships have more specific criteria, which may include intended career goals, residency restrictions, financial need, academic performance in a particular area of study, involvement in professional organizations, etc.

Application Due Date: Third week in April; call or e-mail for more details.

For More Information: Contact the School of Pharmacy. Contact Person: Ken Niemeyer, kdniemeyer@pharmacy.wisc.edu. Telephone: 608-262-7501

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4. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarships

Summary: The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) offers many scholarships with a variety of criteria. Students do not apply for a specific scholarship, however, but instead should fill out the general application for incoming or continuing students.

Award: Varies. See website for more information.

Eligibility: Varies. See website for more information.

Application Due Date: January or February, depending on student status. See website for more information.

For More Information: www.cals.wisc.edu/students/financing/index.html. Telephone: 608-262-3003

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5. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship

Summary: The GLBT Alumni Council Scholarship is one of many scholarships coordinated by the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Award: Between one and five awards, amount may be up to $2,000.

Eligibility: Students who demonstrate a commitment to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and who maintain outstanding academic achievement. Financial need is considered.

Application Due Date: Spring; visit website for more details.

For More Information: Contact the Wisconsin Alumni Association glbtac@uwalumni.com. www.uwalumni.com/glbtac. Telephone:
608-262-2551

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6. Tinker-Nave Short-Term Field Research Grants

Summary: Tinker-Nave Field Research Grants support graduate students who wish to pursue short-term research in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Iberian Peninsula. They are intended to support an initial field research experience to help students acquire a comprehensive knowledge of language, terrain and culture, to gather research data, and to develop contacts with scholars and institutions in their fields.

Award: Awards will fund brief periods (between 4 and 8 weeks) of field research in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Iberian Peninsula.

Eligibility: All graduate students in all departments are eligible. There are no citizenship restrictions. Students must continue in a degree program at UW-Madison upon return from their field research.

Application Due Date: Approximately March. See website for specifics.

For More Information: Applications available in 206 Ingraham Hall or at polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lacis/new/funding/naveguide.html. Telephone: 608-262-2811

Additional Information: Awards are intended mainly for summer, but timing for field research may be adjusted if a convincing case can be made. Nationals of Latin American countries wishing to utilize funds for research within their own countries are eligible if they can provide evidence (such as a letter from their advisor) that the project is essential to fulfill degree requirements. Candidates are urged to seek complementary funding from other sources and include information about such sources on applications

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7. Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant

Summary: In memory of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a Global Studies Scholar dedicated to global peace and justice, the Global Studies Program will award and administer approximately five Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Pre-Dissertation Travel Grants to support summer travel for doctoral students hoping to explore potential field research sites outside the United States.

Award: Amounts awarded to each scholar will depend on the proposed destination, but will most likely average $1,000.

Eligibility: Open to students of any nationality who are enrolled in a doctoral program at the UW-Madison, and are planning to conduct dissertation research. Projects which are related to Global Studies themes (see website for details) will receive particular attention.

Application Due Date: Approximately February. See website for specifics.

For More Information: global@intl-institute.wisc.edu. www.wisc.edu/globalstudies/ (See “Awards and Grants”)

Office: Global Studies Program, 301 Ingraham Hall, 1 155 Observatory Drive, 608-265-2631

Other Info: Because the UW’s Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) offers pre-dissertation travel grants for doctoral students interested in conducting research in Spanish or Portuguese-speaking areas—most of Latin America; Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico; Spain or Portugal—Global Studies does not support students working on those parts of the world.

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8. Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grant

Summary: In memory of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a Global Studies Scholar dedicated to global peace and justice, the Global Studies Program awards the Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grants to support doctoral students interested in undertaking practitioner internships on social justice issues—as Scott Kloeck-Jenson did—outside the United States.

Award: Students awarded grants will receive about $2,500 to spend a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer working with a practitioner institution relevant to their research interests and to social justice issues.

Eligibility: Open to students of any nationality who are enrolled in a doctoral program at the UW-Madison, who are planning to spend a summer working as an intern in an organization committed to international social justice. Students must arrange their own internships. The institution or organization with which the student will work should be located outside of the United States. The student should spend a minimum of 10 weeks as an intern.

Application Due Date: Approximately February. See website for specifics.

For More Information: global@intl-institute.wisc.edu. www.wisc.edu/globalstudies/ (See “Awards and Grants”)

Office: Global Studies Program, 301 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive. 608-265-2631

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9.Organization of American States Fellowships

Summary: The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) administers one of the hemisphere’s largest multinational fellowships and training programs. Every year, the Agency provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research, fellowships for undergraduate studies at universities through the region and awards for specialized, short-term training at educational institutions and training centers in OAS Member and Observer States.

For More Information: www.educoas.org

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10. Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program

Summary: The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) administers more than 70 scholarships annually for incoming freshman through graduatewomen in engineering fields. Some, but not all, scholarships are limited to U.S. citizens. See the website for specific scholarship information.

Award: Awards vary in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility: SWE scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in:

  • ABET-accredited engineering programs
  • CSAB-accredited computer science programs
  • Computer science at ABET-accredited colleges
  • Eligibility specifics vary by scholarship; see website for details.

Application Due Date: Approximately February or May, depending on scholarship. See website for specifics.

For More Information: hq@swe.org, www.swe.org/SWE/StudentServices/Scholarship/brochure.htm

Mailing Address: Society of Women Engineers, 230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611-3265

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11. Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

Summary: The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.

Award: Three types of scholarships available: (1) Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships, which are the most common of the three types, provide funding for one academic year of study in another country up to US$25,000; (2) Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either two or three years of degree-oriented study in another country, and provide a flat grant of US$12,500 per year; (3) Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds up to US$12,000 and US$19,000, respectively. (For other scholarships, see website.)

Eligibility: All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs (see the list of non-Rotary countries on the website). Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. The scholarships are not appropriate for students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign institution. In addition to the criteria listed above, applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework or equivalent in the proposed language of study.

Application Due Date: Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines. (For local club listing, see the website.) Club deadlines may be as early as March or as late as July.

For More Information: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational

Additional Information: Scholars will be required to attend outbound and/or inbound orientation seminar(s) if offered in their district and/or region. Although applicants are asked to list their preferred study locations, the Rotary Foundation Trustees reserve the right to make assignments to any suitable institution to ensure the widest possible geographical distribution of scholars. Candidates must be flexible in their study institution assignments. Scholars will not be assigned to study in a city, state, or province where they have previously lived or studied for more than six months. As a result, the scholarships are not appropriate for foreign students seeking to continue studies at a given university.

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12. Advanced Training for Leadership and Skills (ATLAS)

Summary: ATLAS is a USAID-sponsored education and training program for young Africans demonstrating strong academic performance and leadership potential. ATLAS seeks to improve the ability of African institutions and organizations to plan and promote sustainable development. To further this goal, the project strengthens the leadership and technical abilities, and enhances the professional excellence of individuals employed in both the public and private sectors, so that they can better contribute to their countries' development.

Eligibility: Most ATLAS awards are at the graduate level. However, in countries without a national university, ATLAS may also provide undergraduate training.

For More Information: www.usaidtraining.net/site/atlas.htm or www.aaionline.org/whatwedo/whatAtlas.asp

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13. American Foundation for Aging Research Fellowships

Summary: The American Foundation for Aging Research (AFAR) was incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit organization. It is the only organization supporting education and research in aging through fellowships to graduate and undergraduate students.

Award: Graduate fellowships are $1000 and are renewable depending upon the success of the research. Undergraduate scholarships are $500 and also renewable. Applicants must be actively involved in, or planning active involvement in, a specific biomedical or biochemical research project with a faculty member in the field of aging.

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate, graduate, or pre-doctoral students enrolled in degree programs at colleges or universities in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required. However, students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution at the time an application is submitted, not planning to enroll. Awards are not granted to those who have already attained an M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S. or D.V.M.

For More Information: www.agingresearchfoundation.org

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14. Entomological Society of America Awards

Summary: The Entomological Society of America and the Entomological Foundation offer several small scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of entomology, biology, zoology, or a related science.

For More Information: www.entsoc.org/awards/whats_available.htm

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15. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Scholarships & Fellowships

Summary: IFT encourages and supports the study of food science and technology by offering over 100 undergraduate scholarships and more than 30 graduate fellowships. Sponsored by food industry companies, organizations, IFT Divisions, IFT Sections and the IFT Foundation, the awards help young scientists receive the education and training necessary to fill positions in industry, government, and academia.

For More Information: www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1000438

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16. Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarships

Summary: The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) offers numerous scholarships for undergraduates and graduates whose studies are directed toward a career in exploration geophysics in operations, teaching or research.

Award: The number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of sponsors and the amounts they contribute. For the 2004-2005 academic year, the Foundation awarded 124 scholarships totaling $223,250. The awards to recipients range from $500 to $14,000 per academic year, with average awards being approximately $1,500 per academic year. An effort is underway to increase the average amount of individual awards to $2,000 per academic year. The term of each scholarship is one academic year; however, some scholarships may be renewed based upon certain criteria.

Eligibility: General requirements for eligibility:

  • A student must intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in exploration geophysics.
  • A student must meet one of the following requirements:
    (a) Attending high school and planning to enter college next fall;
    (b) An undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average.
  • Certain scholarships administered by the SEG Foundation may impose additional eligibility requirements, as set forth by the sponsors of those awards.

For More Information: seg.org/business/foundation/scholarships/

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17. Geological Society of America Research Grants

Summary: The primary role of the GSA research grants program is to provide partial support of master's and doctoral thesis research in the geological sciences for graduate students at universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.

Award: In 2004, 47% of the applicants received funding with the average award being $1,750.

Eligibility: Applicants (U.S. or non-U.S.) must be currently enrolled in a U.S., Canadian, Mexican or Central American university or college in a geological science degree program. Eligibility is restricted to GSA members. Visit the website for information on how to join the GSA.

Application Due Date: Approximately February. See the website for details.

For More Information: www.geosociety.org/grants/gradgrants.htm

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18. Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation, Inc. Grants

Summary: The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation is dedicated to encouraging the entry of talented students into the profession of audio engineering and related fields. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to exceptional applicants. Applications are accepted from students worldwide, and Foundation grants have provided a measure of financial support for studies at major universities in many countries.

Eligibility: All applicants are required to have met several criteria:

  • The successful completion of an undergraduate degree program at a recognized college or university.
  • A demonstrated commitment to audio engineering or a related field supported by a written application and recommendations by at least two faculty members.
  • Acceptance or a pending application for graduate academic studies leading to a masters or higher degree, or an internationally recognized equivalent.

Application Due Date: Approximately March to May. See website for specifics.

For More Information: www.aes.org/education/edu_foundation.html

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19. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Summary: This program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at any university located in a World Bank member country except their own. The applicants can propose a program of study in a wide variety of academic fields related to public policy making.

Award: The estimated average annual cost per scholar in the various JJ/WBGSP Programs varies from a low of about $18,000 to more than $57,000 (see website for more information).

Eligibility:

  • Submit evidence of current unconditional admission (copy of formal admission letter) to at least one development-related university master's degree program and proof of application to another university located in any World Bank member country except the applicant's country.
    Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow (see website for list).
  • Be between the ages of 25 and 45.
  • Have at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full-time professional work experience after a university degree in the applicant's home country or in another developing country and usually in public sector.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a development-related field; have a superior record in previous academic work.
  • Propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects.
  • The Program does not support applicants who:
  1. already hold a graduate degree from an industrialized country.
  2. received their undergraduate degree from an industrialized country unless they spent three years in their home country or another developing country.
  3. are residing, working, or studying for a graduate degree in an industrialized country.
  4. are permanent residents or nationals of industrialized countries.
  5. wish to pursue an MBA.
  6. wish to pursue a M.Phil. or Ph.D. candidates.
  7. received a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
  8. wish to pursue legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. unless related to human rights, or environment.
  9. are enrolled in a graduate study program in industrialized countries or whose professional experience has mostly been accrued in these countries.

Application Due Date: Approximately March. Check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships

Mailing Address:
The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat
MSN J3-303
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20433, USA

Other Info: The Program requires that all scholars return to their home country or to another developing country after finishing their academic program. There is three years employment restriction at the World Bank and at the IMF for the JJ/WBG scholars after the completion of their academic program.

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20. The Ron Brown Fellowship Program

Summary: The Ron Brown Fellowship Program supports Central and Eastern European students and young professionals for study in U.S. graduate programs and professional development through open merit-based competition.

Award: The Ron Brown Fellowship Program offers fully funded two-year degree programs at the Master's level or one-year of funding for law and non-degree research. It also provides Fellows with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in their field of study during a three-month summer internship.

Eligibility:

  • Citizenship of a participating country (see website)
  • Under the age of 40 at time of application
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • TOEFL
  • GRE or GMAT, depending on field
  • Two-years of relevant professional work experience (preferred).

Application Due Date: For program and application information, program status, and procedures, please contact the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy or the Fulbright Commission in your country. (Participating countries are subject to change.)

For More Information: www.iie.org/programs/ronbrown

Mailing Address:
Institute of International Education
809 U.N. Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580

Other Info: Applicants must be in their home country and available for a personal interview at the time of application.

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21. The Fulbright Program

Summary: There are three types of Fulbright grants:

  • Scholars and Professionals — administered by CIES
  • Students (usually Master's degree level and above) — administered by IIE, LASPAU, and AMIDEAST
  • Teachers and Administrators — administered by USDA Graduate School

Application Due Date: Application procedures for Fulbright grants to study or teach in the United States vary from country to country. Fulbright Commissions or the American Embassies administer the program, with the assistance of local educational authorities and institutions.

To learn more about the program or to begin the application process, contact the Fulbright Commission in your country. If there is no commission in your country, contact the American embassy.

For More Information: For more information and lists of commissions or embassies that administer the Fulbright Program, visit exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/nonusflb.htm.

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22. Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program

Summary: The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide.

Award: The International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree.

Eligibility: Fellows are selected from countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States. In addition, successful candidates will:

  • Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
  • Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities.
  • Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience.
  • Propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's areas of endeavor.
  • Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.

Application Due Date: All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner listed below in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country.

Other Info: IFP Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation's three grant-making areas, which are: (1) Asset Building and Community Development; (2) Education, Media, Arts and Culture; and (3) Peace and Social Justice.

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23. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund

Summary: Scholarships are awarded annually to two women who are citizens of countries other than the U.S. or Canada for graduate study in a degree from schools in the U.S. and Canada.

Award: Maximum amount for 12 months of study is $6,000

Eligibility: A student must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in the college or university she will attend. In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled and on campus for the entire school year. Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants. Doctoral students in medicine or dentistry will be considered only in final two years of study.

Application Due Date: Application is a two-step process: (1) eligibility, (2) application. December is the approximate deadline to apply for a P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship and final date for receipt of eligibility information. If an applicant is eligible, application material will be sent. (Check the website for the most recent deadline information.)

For More Information: www.peointernational.org. Telephone: 515-255-3153

Mailing Address:
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
P.E.O. Executive Office
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-2899

Other Info: A recipient of an IPS scholarship will be required to agree to repay any scholarship moneys received if she fails to return to her own country upon completion of her terminal degree plan.

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24. AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships

Summary: Women graduate students from countries other than the United States are invited to apply for an International Fellowship from the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation for study or research at accredited institutions in the United States.

Award:

  • 57 fellowships available for study in U.S.
  • Master’s/First Professional Fellowship $18,000
  • Doctoral Fellowship $20,000
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship $30,000

Eligibility:

  • For women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Must have academic degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
  • Must intend to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the academic year.
  • Must intend to return to home country to pursue a professional career.
  • Preference given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.
  • Preference given to women residing in home countries at time of application.

Application Due Date: Approximately December; check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: www.aauw.org. Telephone: 319-337-1716 ext. 141

Mailing Address:
AAUW Educational Foundation
c/o Customer Service Center, Dept. 141
2201 N. Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52243

Other Info: International Fellowships are not renewable. Successful fellowship applicants will be invited to apply for a Home Country Project Grant ($5,000-$7,000) to support a community-based project to be implemented in the fellow’s home country upon her return.

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25. Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies

Summary: Created to train selected Asian nationals as applied economists to work at the IMF or in their national governments. Provides scholarships for qualified scholars who want to study economics at the doctorate level at a leading university in North America.

Award: Japan-IMF Scholarships cover all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study, including one round-trip airfare, full university tuition and fees, medical insurance and related fees, books and living expense allowances.

Eligibility: For Asian nationals. Admitted to doctoral program in economics at a leading North American university.

Application Due Date: Approximately December; check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: japanimfscholarship@imf.org. www.imf.org (IMF Institute) or www.iie.org (Institute of International Education). Telephone: 202-326-7760

Mailing Address:
The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program
IMF Institute
700 19 th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20431

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26. Geological Society of America Research Grants Program

Summary: The primary role of the GSA research grants program is to provide partial support of master's and doctoral thesis research in the geological sciences for graduate students at universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.

Award: In 2003, 44% of the applicants received funding with the average award being $1,800.

Eligibility: Applicants (U.S. or non-U.S.) must be currently enrolled in a U.S., Canadian, Mexican or Central American university or college in a geological science degree program. Eligibility is restricted to GSA members. See the website for information on how to join GSA.

Application Due Date: Approximately February; check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: awards@geosociety.org. www.geosociety.org/grants/gradgrants.htm. Telephone: 303-357-1028

Mailing Address:
Program Officer - Grants, Awards & Medals
Geological Society of America
P.O. Box 9140
Boulder, CO 80301-9140

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27. Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students

Summary: The goal of the HHMI Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students is to strengthen and expand the nation’s pool of medically trained researchers. The fellowships provide funds to support fellows and meet their research- and education-related expenses. Through annual competitions, HHMI supports three types of medical student fellowships under this program:

  • Support for an Initial Year of Research Training
  • Continued Support for Research Training
  • Continued Support for Completion of Medical Studies

Award: The stipend was $23,000 for the 2004-2005 fellowship year. There are no allowances for dependents.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a medical or dental school program in the United States.
  • The initial-year fellowships are not available to students enrolled in M.D./Ph.D., or Sc.D. programs or to those who have completed a Ph.D. or a Sc.D. in a laboratory-based science.
  • There are no citizenship requirements for applications, but those who are not U.S. citizens must have and maintain an appropriate visa. HHMI will not handle visa matters for applicants.

Application Due Date: Approximately January; check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: fellows@hhmi.org. www.hhmi.org/medfellowships. Telephone: 1-800-448-4882 ext. 8889

Mailing Address:
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Office of Grants and Special Programs/MedAp2004
4000 Jones Bridge Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6789

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28. Kress Fellowship in Egyptian Art & Architecture

Summary: The Samuel H. Kress Foundation funds the Kress Fellowship in Egyptian Art & Architecture, an annual prize of $12,800 plus round-trip airfare given to a pre-doctoral student.

Eligibility: The funds are available to students of any nationality who are enrolled in a North American university.

Application Due Date: Approximately January; see website for specific information.

For More Information: www.arce.org/fellowships/funded_fellowships.html

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29. The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program

Summary: The Muskie program provides opportunities for Master’s level study in the United States to graduate students and professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan in eleven academic fields. Funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the US Department of State, the Muskie program has provided fellowships to over 3,000 Eurasian citizens since its inception in 1992.

Eligibility: Competition for the Muskie program is merit-based and open to anyone who:

  • Is a citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan.
  • Is the recipient of an undergraduate degree (four or five-year program) by the time of application. Degree must be in law in order to apply to the Muskie Program in the field of law.

See website for further eligibility requirements.

For More Information: www.irex.org/programs/muskie/index.asp

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30. American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards

Summary: The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year.

Award: The number and size of awards granted annually varies widely between countries. Contact the ASF’s cooperating organizations (see below) for specific information regarding eligibility, award size and application deadlines.

Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by the following cooperating organizations:

  • The Denmark-America Foundation, www.daf-fulb.dk
  • The League of Finnish-American Societies, www.sayl.fi
  • The Icelandic-American Society, www.iceam.is
  • The Norway-America Association, www.noram.no
  • The Sweden-America Foundation, www.sweamfo.se

For More Information: www.amscan.org/fellowship.html

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31. Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowships

Summary: Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships are intended for scholars and students with citizenship in an African country who wish to obtain an advanced degree or specialized training in an area of study related to human origins research.

Award: This award is for a program of approved special training and/or advanced training towards an MA, PhD, or equivalent and is limited to two years of support.

Eligibility: Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate:

  • Affiliation and/or employment with an institution in their home country.
  • Provisional acceptance (or evidence of application) to the host institution.
  • Financial assistance from the host institution.
  • Intention to return and work in the home country upon completion of training.

For More Information: www.leakeyfoundation.org/grants/g3.jsp

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32. IIASA Luis Donaldo Colosio Fellowship

Summary: In 1994, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) established a fellowship in memory of former colleague Luis Donaldo Colosio, who was assassinated on 23 March 1994, while campaigning in Tijuana for the office of President of Mexico. Each year the fellowship allows one young Mexican researcher to spend six to twelve months at IIASA, working with scholars from around the world, as Colosio himself did, and pursuing Colosio's dream of harnessing the science of the industrialized North to address the problems of the developing South.

Eligibility: To apply, you must be a Mexican citizen. You should be a pre- or post Ph.D. doctoral student (35 or under) and have a good command of written and spoken English. Your background and interests should fit in with one of IIASA's on-going research activities. One candidate is selected each year.

Application Due Date: Approximately November. Check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: foithw@iiasa.ac.at. www.iiasa.ac.at/Admin/YSP/scholar-fellow.html

Mailing Address:
Mr. Walter Foith
Luis Donaldo Colosio Fellowship
IIASA
A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria

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33. Charles & Kathleen Manatt Democracy Studies Fellowship Program at IFES

Summary: The Manatt Fellowship Program at the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) brings one to two outstanding graduate students to Washington, D.C. each summer to conduct research in democracy development, election administration and civic participation in the political process.

Award: Manatt Fellows receive a stipend of $1,800.

Eligibility: Open to students working towards a graduate degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration or a related area at a university in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota or Wisconsin.

Application Due Date: Approximately April; check the website for the most recent deadline information.

For More Information: www.ifes.org/new_initiatives/arc/manatt.htm

Mailing Address:
1101 15 th Street, N.W., Third Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005

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34. American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) Visiting Research Fellowship

Summary: Applications are invited for Visiting Research Fellows to spend all or part of the summer at the American Institute for Economic Research, located in the scenic Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.

Award: Ideally, Fellows are in residence during one or both of the four-week student program summer sessions, although other arrangements are possible. While in Great Barrington, Visiting Fellows receive a cash stipend, private office space in the newly renovated library, and housing at the Institute's 100-acre campus.

Eligibility: The field of research is open, but AIER especially welcomes applicants who are interested in money, banking, and credit; public and personal finance; economic and monetary policy; economic methodology; and the role of individual freedom, private property, and free enterprise in economic progress.

Application Due Date: March 31

For More Information: fellowship@aier.org. www.aier.org/visitingresearch.html

Mailing Address:
American Institute for Economic Research
P.O. Box 1000
Great Barrington, MA 01230

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35. American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) Fellowships

Summary: Founded to assist scholars in their study of all aspects of Indian history, culture and contemporary life, the AIIS brings about 35 scholars to India every year. These are both American citizens as well as non-American citizens resident in the United States. Of the latter group, many are Indian graduate students studying for Ph.D. degrees at American universities. Many of them return to India, where they assume faculty positions at Indian institutions. In turn, many Indian scholars are invited by member institutions of the American Institute of Indian Studies to lecture or participate in conferences. The Institute then facilitates their travel arrangements and can use its network of scholars across the United States to organize programs of lectures. Fellowships are granted by the AIIS in several categories (see the website for more detailed information).

Award: Varies by fellowship. See website for more information.

Eligibility: Varies by fellowship. See website for more information.

For More Information: www.indiastudies.org/fellow.htm

Mailing Address:
American Institute of Indian Studies
1130 East 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

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36. American Museum of Natural History Grants

Summary: The American Museum of Natural History offers modest short-term awards to advanced graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are commencing their careers in the fields of zoology, paleontology, anthropology, astrophysics and earth and planetary sciences.

Award: Approximately 200 grants are awarded annually to meet modest financial needs not normally available from private foundations or granting agencies. Awards range from $200-$2,000 with an average of $1,400.

Eligibility: Application requirements, eligibility, and other details vary among the grants. See the website for details.

For More Information: grants@amnh.org. research.amnh.org/grants/grantsprog.html

Mailing Address:
Office of Grants and Fellowships
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West, 79th Street
New York, NY 10024

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37. American Numismatic Society Fellowships

Summary: The American Numismatic Society provides three forms of financial aid for study and research: 6 stipends of $3,000 for attendance at the Society's annual Eric P. Newman Graduate Seminar in Numismatics to qualifying students; the Frances M. Schwartz Fellowship; and awards from the Donald Groves Fund.

For More Information: www.amnumsoc.org/about/study.html

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38. American Philosophical Society Fellowships & Research Grants

Summary: Since 1933, the American Philosophical Society has awarded research grants to more than 15,000 scholars. It maintains seven grant or fellowship programs in a wide range of fields.

Award: The Franklin, Lewis and Clark, Library Fellowship, and Phillips programs award small grants ($1000 to $6000) for modest research purposes. The Daland, John Hope Franklin, and Sabbatical Fellowship programs award much larger grants ($25,000 to $50,000) in highly selective competitions.

Eligibility: Varies by award; see website for more information. Generally, foreign (non-U.S.) nationals are eligible to apply for projects to be carried out in the United States.

For More Information: www.amphilsoc.org/grants/

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39. W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research Fellowships in Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Summary: Fellowships are open to those in ancient Near Eastern studies, including the fields of archaeology, anthropology, art history, Bible, epigraphy, historical geography, history, language, literature, philology and religion or related disciplines from Pre-history, through the early Islamic period.

Additional Information: The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country. Residence at the Albright is required except where indicated. The option to accommodate dependents is subject to available space at the Albright.

Award: Numerous fellowships available; see website for details.

Eligibility: Varies by fellowship; some fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens or award amount is less for non-U.S. citizens. See website for detailed information.

For More Information: aiar.org/deadlines.html

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40. The American Center of Oriental Research (Amman) Fellowships

Summary: A variety of fellowships/grants for Middle Eastern studies in such humanistic disciplines as anthropology, archeology, Biblical studies, epigraphy, history and philosophy are available.

Award: Varies by fellowship/grant; see website for more information.

Eligibility: Varies by fellowship/grant; see citizenship eligibility requirements for specific awards on the website.

For More Information: www.bu.edu/acor

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41. Dumbarton Oaks Fellowships

Summary: Dumbarton Oaks offers residential fellowships in its three areas of study: Byzantine Studies (including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, western medieval, Slavic, and Near Eastern Studies), Pre-Columbian Studies (of Mexico, Central America, and Andean South America), and Studies in Landscape Architecture. Several fellowships are available to scholars at various levels of advancement.

Award: Varies by fellowship; see website for more information.

Eligibility: Varies by fellowship; see website for more information.

For More Information: www.doaks.org/fellowships.html

Mailing Address:
Office of the Director
Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

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42. Graduate Women in Science Fellowships

Summary: The mission of Sigma Delta Epsilon/Graduate Women in Science (SDE/GWIS) is to advance the participation and recognition of women in science and to foster research through grants, awards, and fellowships.

Award: Varies by fellowship; see website for details.

Eligibility: To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled as a graduate student, or engaged in post-doctoral or early-stage academic research. The applicant must also be a member of SDE/GWIS (membership may be obtained by including the membership application form and appropriate membership dues; see website for details).

Application Due Date: Early December; see website for specifics.

For More Information: www.gwis.org/index.html

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