FUNDING SOURCES FOR STUDY ABROAD
AND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

U.S. College and University Scholarships

International Organizations that Offer Scholarships
Scholarships for Women
Loan & Award Programs
Funding Sources: Web Sites with Multiple Scholarship Resources
Funding Sources: Private Loans
Interest-Free Loans
Published Materials
Scholarship and Grant Search Engines
Fellowships for Non-U.S. Citizens
Other Opportunities
Undergraduate Students

International Organizations that Offer Scholarships

Students may check with international and local organizations for scholarship opportunities. Contacting organizations that share your interests or experiences (i.e., religious organizations that you have been a member of, ethnic or cultural organizations, community or international service groups) is recommended. Use scholarship and grant search engines to find other sources of financial aid.

Kiwanis International
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196, USA
Tel: (317) 875-8755
Fax: (317) 879-0204
Email: kiwanismail@kiwanis.org

Kiwanis International Club individual clubs may offer scholarships. 

Lions Club International
300 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842, USA
Tel: (630) 571 5466
Fax: (630) 571 5735
Email: lcif@lionsclubs.org

Lions Club International awards financial assistance such as scholarships. They also provide funds for purchasing equipment.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201 USA
Tel: (847) 866-3000
Fax: (847) 328-8554 or (847) 328-8281

Rotary International offers Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships. Scholarships aim to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill through appearances before Rotary clubs, schools, civic organizations and other forums in the host country, and are expected to share the experiences of understanding acquired during their period abroad with the people of their home countries.
Scholarships for Specific Countries, Religions, and Topics

The Davis United World College Scholars Program
Jane Schoenfeld
Assistant to the Executive Director
Davis UWC Scholars Program
Adirondack House, Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753 USA
Tel: (802) 443-3180 Fax: (802) 443-3230
Email: info@davisUWCscholars.org

The Davis Program provides scholarships to students, from both the United States and other countries, who have proven themselves by completing their last two years of high school at a group of international schools called United World Colleges. These UWC schools are now in the United States, Bosnia, Canada, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Swaziland, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela. Since the founding of the first UWC in 1962 at the height of the Cold War, these schools have provided opportunities to students from some 175 countries, representing all regions of the world. Students are selected in their home countries by indigenous, voluntary committees, and receive scholarships to attend the United World College schools.

Geological Society of America Research Grants
Program Officer - Grants, Awards & Medals
PO Box 9140
Boulder, CO 80301-1940
Tel: (303) 357-1028
Fax: (303) 357-1070
Email: awards@geosociety.org

Grants are available to support masters’ and doctoral research work in the geological sciences. Please contact the Geological Society or the Geology Department of the university you are applying to for more information. People with disabilities and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Japan Foundation New York
152 West 57th Street, 39th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 489 0299
Fax: (212) 489 0409
E-mail: info@jfny.org

The Japan Foundation sponsors a variety of grant programs relating to the exchange of persons, support for Japanese Studies and Japanese-language instruction, exchanges in the arts, and assistance for media-related projects such as publications, translation, and film or video production. Grant programs are reviewed either in the United States or Japan, depending on the grant category.

King Faisal Foundation Scholarship Programs
King Fahed Road Olaya, Riyadh
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PO Box 352
Riyadh 11411, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (966 1) 465 2255
Fax: (966 1) 465 6524
Email: info@kff.com or kfcrisinfo@kff.com

Qualified Muslim students of any nationality who would like to do graduate or post-graduate work in the fields of science, medicine and engineering at any university in North America or Europe may apply for financial assistance.

King Olav V Norwegian American Heritage Fund
Sons of Norway Foundation
1455 W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666
Tel: (800) 945-8851 / (612) 827 3611
Fax: (612) 827 0658
Email: foundation@sofn.com
Deadline: March 1

Scholarship is designated for Norwegian students and/or American students who are interested in or studying Norwegian Heritage, Norwegian Studies, American Heritage or American Studies. Please contact organization for further details on restrictions and requirements. Organization requests that you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

La Caixa Graduate Fellowship Program
Carol Mint, Program Coordinator
Indiana University
201 N. Indiana Ave.
Bloomington, Indiana 47408 USA
Tel: (812) 855-3948
Fax: (812) 855-8719
Email: cmyint@indiana.edu

Administered by Indiana University's Office of International Programs since 1985, this program provides full funding for fifty Spanish graduate students each year to study in the U.S. for a two-year period. Each year, "la Caixa" undertakes a highly competitive selection process to identify the fifty graduate-level students and professionals who will apply for study at U.S. universities. Indiana University participates in this selection process. Each year, the Dean for International Programs and other faculty and administrators participate in several days of interviews, after which the final list of candidates is drawn up. The selected fellows then begin the application process with assistance from Indiana University's Program Coordinator.

Open Society Institute Undergraduate Exchange Program
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019 USA
Tel: (212) 548-0600
Web: http://www.soros.org/
Deadline: December 1

The Open Society Institute's Under-graduate Exchange Program supports students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Romania, and Serbia in the United States for one year of non-degree academic study. Applicants must currently be enrolled as a second-year student at a university in their home country to be eligible. Participants attend a university or college in the U.S. for one year. While in the U.S., grantees agree to complete twenty-five hours a semester of community service work in an area of interest to them. At the end of the year, they are expected to return home to complete their degrees. Once back in their home country, grantees complete a community-service internship or project. Participant selection and university placement is determined by a panel of experts in the United States. Candidates do not apply to a specific university. Program participants receive a full scholarship that covers tuition, room and board, a living stipend, textbooks, transportation, and health insurance.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
P.E.O. International Headquarters
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312 USA
Tel: (515) 255-3153
Fax: (515) 255-3820
Deadlines: Between August 15 and December 15

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. See the website for more details.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
National Educational Foundation
1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009 USA
Tel: (202) 387 3103
E-mail: ihq@zphib1920.org

The principle activities and purpose of the trust are to award scholarship grants to worthy students for the pursuit of higher education; to conduct community educational programs, which will aid in the educational and vocational improvement in individual and community living standards; to engage in activities which will aid in the educational development of all women; and to engage in any appropriate research related to the purposes of the scholarship.

Scholarships for Women

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation
1111 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (800) 326 2289
Email: foundation@aauw.org

The AAUW Educational Foundation the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
1818 H Street, NW, MSN H2-204
Washington DC 20433
Phone: (202) 473-8751
Fax: (202) 522-3142
E-mail: MMMF@worldbank.org

Every year, the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund gives grants to five or six young women from developing countries engaged in studies for a degree in the United States. They demonstrate a commitment to working for the benefit of women and children in the developing world, and plan to return to their countries within approximately two years of receiving the grant.

P. E. O. International Peace Scholarships
P.E.O. International Headquarters
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
Tel: (515) 255-3153
Fax: (515) 255-3820

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides scholarships of up to $6,000 based upon need for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.

Soroptimist International of the Americas
1709 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6103
Tel: (215) 893 9000
Fax: (215) 893 5200
Email: siahq@soroptimist.org

Soroptimist International is a worldwide service organization dedicated to making a difference for women. They are involved in community service projects in the areas of economic and social development, education, the environment, human rights and the status of women, health, and international goodwill. Information may be obtained through your local chapter, or by contacting the address above. Another website to check out for diversity is the following:
http://oedb.org/scholarship/international

Loan & Award Programs

International Education Finance Corporation
222 Forbes Road, Suite 406
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: (781) 843-5334 or (888) 296-4332
Fax: (781) 843-9034
E-mail: contact.@iefc.com

Students are able to apply for the Stafford and Plus loans through the International Student Loan Program (ISLP). Applications can be made on-line.

US Department of Education
Federal Student Aid Information Center
PO Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (800) 433-3243 or (319) 337-5665
TTY: (800) 730-8913

Students may be eligible to apply for federal financial aid. Contact the financial aid office of the university you plan to attend or refer to the above contact information. To request the Student Aid Guide in Audio version, contact the office, federal aid may require an American citizen cosigner.

State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Employment Services
Related to working in the United States, VR for individuals with disabilities could be used by individuals from other countries, if the individual with a disability is currently in the United States, can legally work in the United States, and he/she can be determined eligible for VR services by meeting these eligibility criteria:
1. Has a disability which causes impediments to employment;
2. Requires VR services to address those impediments;
3. Can benefit from services.
Check with the U.S. state Vocational Rehabilitation Department for more information.

Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
1889 F. St N.W.,
Washington, DC 20006 USA
Tel: (202) 458-6208
Fax: (202) 458-3897
Email: rowefund@oas.org

This student loan program of the Organization of American States awards interest-free loans to qualified persons from Latin American and Caribbean countries to help finance graduate, postgraduate, and the final two years of undergraduate studies at accredited universities within the United States.

Funding Sources: Web Sites with Multiple Scholarship Resources

Abroad Planet Scholarship Resources Online community of international students studying in the United States.

College Board Free online financial aid source for scholarships, grants, and loans for all college-bound students, including permanent residents and international students wishing to study in the United States.

FastWeb Free online scholarship search service.

International Education Financial Aid Free online scholarship search service designed for international students.

International Scholarships Free online scholarship database for international students wishing to study worldwide.

Mobility International USA Free online scholarship resource for non–U.S. citizens with disabilities.

Funding for College

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Free online searchable database for scholarships to international students.

Funding Sources: Private Loans

Though rare, there are international student loans available to individuals who meet certain criteria. Many loans require a cosigner. A cosigner is someone who guarantees and is responsible for payment to the loaning institution if for any reason you are unable to pay back the loan. A variety of organizations and institutions provide private loans to international students. Many provide assistance that is targeted to students from specific regions or countries and who meet certain criteria.

Interest-Free Loans
The Organization of American States, an international organization based in Washington, DC, (1889 F St. NW #619, Washington, DC 20006) offers, through the Rowe Fund program, interest-free loans to competent students from Latin American and Caribbean countries to help them finance their graduate, postgraduate, and final two years of undergraduate studies at accredited universities within the United States. For more information and to download the forms, see www.oas.org/rowe or e-mail the Rowe Fund Program at rowefund@oas.org.

Published Materials

The following books can also assist with your scholarship search. Check with your local library, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office or order the book from the publisher:

The College Board Scholarship Handbook, 2006 Publisher: College Board

Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 2004-2006 Author: Gail Ann Schlachter, R. David Weber

Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, 2004-2006 Author: Gail Ann Schlachter

Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, 2004-2006 Author: Gail Ann Schlachter

Funding for Persons with Visual Impairment, Large Print Edition 2006 Author: Gail Ann Schlachter

Funding for United States Study: A Scholarship Guide for Europeans Published by the Institute of International Education

Funding U.S. Studies: Graduate and Post-Graduate Opportunities for Latin Americans
Published by the Institute of International Education

The Grants Register 2005 Author: Palgrave MacMillan

The Scholarship Almanac 2005 8th Edition, 2004 Author: Petersons

The Scholarship Book 2004: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Grants, and Loans for Undergraduates Author: Daniel J. Cassidy

Scholarship and Grant Search Engines

A number of organizations are available to assist you in your search for scholarships. While some have free services others may be used for a fee. Some sites also provide information on application procedures, insurance, and test requirements for admittance to schools.

Foreignborn.com

International Student.com

College Connection provides information on scholarships in the private sector for undergraduate, graduate and international students. They can be reached by calling (302) 765 3880 or through their website.

Scholarstuff.com provides a comprehensive directory of college and university homepages around the world. It also gives helpful suggestions with regards to financial aid and funding.

Fastweb.com provides a personalized search that will match your interests and abilities to their database of scholarships.

FreSch contains a specific page dedicated to international students. FreSch also provides information on eligibility to apply for federal financial aid. The page for specific information for students who wish to study abroad may be found at: www.freschinfo.com/foreign.php

FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page provides free, detailed information on student financial aid.

NAFSA is an international exchange organization. Their website provides information on funding and tips for U.S. citizens studying abroad and foreign nationals studying in the United States, and links to other useful websites.

International Education Financial Aid has an on-line searchable database of scholarships for international education. This site contains useful information for students of all nationalities.

National Science Foundation has an on-line version of their publication "A Selected List of Fellowship and Other Support Opportunities for Advanced Education for U.S. Citizens and Foreign Nationals." This publication can be obtained via email by writing to them at info@nsf.gov.

Many scholarships and Fellowships are listed on this extensive listing http://scholarships.fatomei.com/study.html

Drexel University has a long list of scholarships and fellowships are listed for U.S and international students.

YouthActionNet the site contains listings of grants and scholarships, many which may be used for study abroad.

ISO Student Health Insurance is a membership organization of international students who are currently studying in the USA. Offers information to international students on scholarships, grants, medical insurance and other topics. Their email address is mailbox@isoa.org

Wired Scholar offers general financial aid information as well as a searchable database of scholarships.

StudyAbroad.com offers links to several sources of financial aid for study abroad. Click on 'Site Menu' and follow the link to 'Financial Aid.'

InternationalScholarships offers a free searchable database of scholarships, grants, and awards for students of all nationalities.

Women With Disabilities provides an online list of publications and organizations that offer financial assistance to women with disabilities.

Get-Recruited.com offers students a chance to be recruited by, and perhaps offered scholarships to attend U.S. university undergraduate and graduate programs.

College-Scholarships.com is an all-purpose college and scholarship information site that includes links to nine free internet scholarship search databases, links to college websites and online applications.

Proyecto Visión lists several scholarships, many specifically for Hispanic students with disabilities.

United Cerebral Palsy has an extensive list of financial resources on their website.

The Learning Abroad Center at the University of Minnesota offers a searchable database of scholarships available for international exchange.

The Foundation Center offers a database of foundation grants available to individuals. A fee is required to access the information.

College Board

A list of fellowship opportunities for international students who are not U.S. citizens to come to the United States, including fellowships for people with disabilities

Human Rights Watch
APPLICANT STATUS: Undergraduate and graduate students
LOCATION: New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles
Tel: (212) 290-4700
Fax: (212) 736-1300
E-mail: hrwnyc@hrw.org
DEADLINE: October 6

Every year Human Rights Watch awards four fellowships to recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs (master's degree and above) in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines.

American Association of University Women
APPLICANT STATUS: Full-time graduate or post-graduate women
LOCATION: Varies
Tel: (319) 337-1716 ext. 60
E-mail: aauw@act.org
DEADLINE: December 1

AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. The duration of the fellowship is one year and awards range from $18,000 to $30,000.

Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
APPLICANT STATUS: Practitioners and researchers under the age of 36
LOCATION: The City University of New York
Tel: (212) 817 -2010
Fax: (212) 817 -1572
E-mail: info@philanthropy.org
DEADLINE: September 30

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society sponsors a three-month program of leadership training through applied research and professional mentorships to young scholar/practitioners working in the non-governmental organization sector globally. The Center is also offering a U.S. Diversity Fellowship to young scholars and practitioners from communities of color underrepresented in the U.S. grant making sector. Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized research project and participate in a seminar with Third-Sector leaders. Specific topical areas are chosen each year. Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition and includes a $1,300-per month stipend to cover living expenses. Housing is provided in dormitories, and roundtrip airfare provided.

Eligibility:
Have a college or university degree
Speak and write English fluently
Prefer strong ties to a Third-Sector institution and demonstrated research skills.
Non-U.S. citizens or from a community of color underrepresented in the grant-making sector in the United States

Third Millennium International Fellowship in Human Rights
APPLICANT STATUS: Graduate and undergraduate students
LOCATION: Varies
Tel: (212) 421-5244
Fax: (212) 421-5243
E-mail: tmf.usa@verizon.net
DEADLINE: January

Through these fellowships, the Third Millennium Foundation is seeking to develop a cadre of young activists with solid understanding of and commitment to effectiveness in human rights. The fellowship offers in-depth exposure to a broad range of perspectives, situations and experiences related to human rights work. The program involves two different internship/fellowship placements, one in the home country of the fellow and one abroad. Contact the foundation for eligibility guidelines.

Rotary World Peace Fellowships
Rotary International
Tel: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8281
DEADLINE: July 1

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or its international equivalent (based on a four-year curriculum). Rotary World Peace Fellowships offer two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations at one of the seven Rotary Centers worldwide. Up to 70 scholars are selected each year to receive the 21-month scholarships that cover tuition, school fees, transportation, room and board, books and supplies, and summer internship, volunteer or research opportunities.

Eligibility:
Citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club
Not a spouse or descendant of Rotarian
Have proficiency in a second language (including the language of the proposed host university)
Possess excellent leadership skills
Demonstrate a commitment to peace and international understanding through service, academic, or professional achievements

Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)
APPLICANT STATUS: Early to mid-career professionals and graduate students
LOCATION: East West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii
Tel: (808) 944-7744
Fax: (808) 944-7070
E-mail: aplp@eastwestcenter.org
DEADLINE: February 15

The APLP is a graduate certificate program designed to meet new educational and human resource needs during a time of increasing regional interdependence. During the institute, fellows gain a broad regional perspective, become knowledgeable about the critical challenges facing the region, and are trained to exercise collaborative leadership and promote cooperation toward the well being of the countries and peoples of the region. The fellowship includes a fully funded field study in Asia and the mainland United States.

Eligibility:
From the Asia Pacific region and the United States
Meet other eligibility requirements of visas and the application

Leonard Cheshire International
Email: annette.laidler@lc-uk.org

Leonard Cheshire International offers young graduates the unique opportunity to work abroad in the field of disability and development. Young people with positive energy and attitudes can make a significant difference to the global effort to combat poverty, by joining the Leonard Cheshire network and contributing to its core activities of work in the areas of inclusive education, economic empowerment and inclusive community services. Such rewarding experiences can enhance specific careers, support personal development, and influence positive changes to attitudes to disability locally and internationally.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be between 20-26 years of age; hold a university level degree (or equivalent); be able to commit yourself to a 6-9 month program abroad; have a keen interest in disability and development issues; be a healthy, motivated and experienced person; be open to new experiences and willing to attend training (including pre-departure day); and produce a write up of your experiences.

Ed Roberts Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disability Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Institute of Urban and Regional Development
316 Wurster Hall #1870
University of California
Berkeley CA 94720-1870
Cell: (510) 206-5767
Fax: (510) 643-9576
Ms. Devva Kasnitz, PhD
E-mail: devva@earthlink.net or drdevva@aol.com
DEADLINE: FEB 15 (Fellowship Period: September – May)

The program goal is to train postdoctoral and professional scholars, in any discipline, to be leaders in disability studies and rehabilitation research and mentorship. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, a San Francisco Bay Area Consortium of universities, research institutes, and disability agencies will recruit people with advanced professional degrees who want to broaden their theoretical outlook and their disability research methodological skills. The program funds three full-time, nine-month, residential Ed Roberts Postdoctoral Fellowships each year. Fellows must have health insurance or purchase it from the university.

Eligibility:
All requirements for a Ph.D., MD, JD, or equivalent degree complete by the time of application. There are no restrictions on discipline, age, or citizenship. We have a strong preference for people who are within 5 years of their degree. Review Schedule: Please notify us by email as soon as possible that you intend to apply and then submit a full application in hard copy and by email.

Human Rights Advocates Program
Human Rights Advocacy and the Global Economy
Margaret Ladner, Program Director
Center for the Study of Human Rights
1108 IAB, MC: 3365
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 854-3014, Fax: (212) 854-6785
E-mail: hradvocates@columbia.edu
Deadline: October 6

As part of the Center for the Study of Human Rights’ mission, the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) brings human rights leaders from the Global South and marginalized communities in the U.S. to Columbia University to engage national and international policymakers on impacts of the global economy on their communities
The four-month Program focuses on the following key issue areas:

Environmental injustice
Labor rights violations
Abuses by multinational corporations
Ramifications of resource extraction
Public health crises
Unsustainable development

Ford Foundation
Secretary
320 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 573 5000 Fax: (212) 351 3677
Email: office-secretary@fordfound.org

The Ford Foundation accepts proposals for funding in these areas of interest: urban poverty, rural poverty and resources, rights and social justice, governance and public policy, education and culture, international affairs, and reproductive health and population. People with disabilities and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Requests in foreign countries should be directed to the nearest foundation office.

Department of Fellowship and Training Program
Organization of American States (OAS)
17th and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington DC 20006
Tel: (202) 458-3000
Email: portal@iacd.oas.org

The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development of the Organization of American States (OAS) administers one of the Western 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.

Li Foundation, Inc.
57 Glen Street, Suite 1
Glen Cove, NY 11542 USA
Tel: (516) 676-1315 Fax: (515) 676-2538
Email: admin@lifoundation.org
Deadline: February 1

Fellowships are available for graduate and post-graduate students from China who wish to study for one or two years in the United States. Students must be sponsored by specific organizations in China. Contact organization for details.

Future of Minority Studies (FMS) Postdoctoral Mentoring Fellowships
The FMS Project, Cornell University
GM08 Goldwin Smith Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
Tel: (607) 255-3391 Fax (607) 255-0566
Alice Cho, Coordinator
Email: fmsproject@cornell.edu
Deadline: first week of January annually

Other Opportunities

U.S. Department of State Exchanges for International Citizens A listing of exchange and funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for Non-U.S. Citizens

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Programs for International Citizens
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs funds many exchange programs for professionals, teachers, researchers, and college/university and high school students. Check with the U.S. Embassy in your country of origin or contact the agency administering the program for more information on these opportunities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) Institute of International Education The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) provides young teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities within the United States. The FLTA Program is administered by the International Institute of Education (IIE).

Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program
International Research & Exchanges (IREX) Board
2121 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20037
TEL: (202) 628-8188
FAX: (202) 628-8189
E-MAIL: irex@irex.org

Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie) confers fellowships for Master's degree-level study in the U.S. in the fields of business administration, economics, education, environmental policy and management, international affairs, journalism/mass communications, law, library and information science, public administration, public health and public policy for students and professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan for one-year non-degree, one-year degree or two-year degree study in the United States.

Undergraduate Students

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD)
International Research & Exchanges (IREX) Board
2121 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20037
TEL: (202) 628-8188
FAX: (202) 628-8189
E-MAIL: irex@irex.org

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) offers scholarships for one academic year of study in the U.S. to undergraduate students in the fields of agriculture, American studies, business, computer science, economics, education, environmental management, international relations, journalism/communications, political science and sociology. UGRAD provides fellowships to first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students from regions around the world.

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders provide a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss values, issues, and institutions that have played important roles throughout the history of the United States. The participants in these programs live on a U.S. college campus, attend lectures, roundtable discussions, and site visits with academics and civic leaders, meet ordinary American citizens in a variety of cities and towns, engage in local community service activities and, most importantly, have the opportunity to discover the United States and its diverse cultures for themselves.

Students interested in participating in future Study of the U.S. Institutes should contact the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in their home country.

Business Internship Initiative (BII)
AIESEC International
Teilingerstraat 126
3032-AW Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: 31 10 443 4383
Fax: 31 10 265 1386
E-mail: info@ai.aiesec.org

This program offers reciprocal international internship opportunities for undergraduate students with academic backgrounds in business management, information systems, economics, and education. AIESEC will provide 30 U.S. undergraduate students with internships in Tunisia, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt and 24 undergraduate students from those countries with internships in the U.S. Students will be placed in three- to twelve-month internships in the fields of Business, Administration, Education, and Information Technology. In addition, students will participate in community service, cultural, and social events in their host country and develop their awareness of issues relating to program goals.

International Visitor Leadership Program
Community Relations Branch
Office of International Visitors
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State, SA-44
301 4th Street, S.W., Room 255
Washington, D.C. 20547
Tel: (202) 453 - 8629

The International Visitor Leadership Program brings participants to the United States from all over the world each year to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to experience the U.S. firsthand. The visitors, who are current or potential leaders in government, politics, the media, education, and other fields, are selected by American Officials overseas.
The Department of State directs the program in cooperation with a wide range of non-profit organizations operating under cooperative agreements with the Department of State.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Institute of International Education (IIE)

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished professionals from the designated countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a year of study and related professional experiences.

Office of Citizen Exchanges
Western Hemisphere and East Asia and the Pacific Division
Office of Citizen Exchanges (ECA/PE/C)
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
SA-44, 301 Fourth Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20547
Tel: 202.453.8181

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Become a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

English teachers, ages 20-29, can come to the United States on a Fulbright scholarship to teach their native language and study at a university!

The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program enables young educators to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States while engaging in non-degree studies at accredited post-secondary U.S. educational institutions.

Along with their studies, FLTAs teach language courses, supervise language labs and lead language table discussions. FLTAs may serve as an instructor of a foreign language class or have a purely teaching assistant role. FLTAs may also act as resource persons in conversation groups, cultural representatives, and much more.

Many institutions request FLTAs who have an interest and ability to live in small towns or are adaptable to living in rural areas, and who are outgoing and energetic representatives of their culture and language. Most of all, host institutions will look for candidates who demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn. People with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in becoming an FLTA, please go to Thinking of Applying to learn more about program eligibility and application procedures.