Scholarship Opportunities: All Disciplines - International Students

• For U.S. citizens and legal residents. Sponsored by the American Fire Sprinkler Association.  Must take online multiple choice quiz after reading essay on fire sprinklers.  Not based on financial need.
• Award: 10 $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors; 3 $1,000 "Second Chance" scholarships for those who have already graduated high school.
• Deadline: April 5, 2012 for High School Seniors' award; August 22, 2012 for "Second Chance" scholarship.
  

• For U.S. citizens and permanent residents who will have completed their undergraduate degree by the beginning of the program. Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Ability in the target country's language is desired but not required. See website for more details about how the awards can be used.
• Award: One-year fellowships award up to $23,000; grants award up to $5,000.
• Deadline: Last deadline was November 1, 2011.
  

• For undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors (will be returning to undergraduate studies in the fall). A minimum GPA of 3.2 and an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. are also required. Participants take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science; interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the world’s leading academic scientists; and attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.
• Award: Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Details vary by host university. See each university's summer research program website for more information.
• Deadline: The application deadline for host universities is in early February, with the exception of the California Institute of Technology, for which the deadline is in mid-February.
  

• For students who will be juniors, seniors, or graduate students for the 2012-13 school year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents majoring in engineering.
• Award: 2 $5,000 awards
• Deadline: May 25, 2012
  

• For U.S. citizens and permanent residents between the ages of 18 and 28 who have already arranged to participate in a minimum 6-month work, internship, or volunteer abroad program. The grant program does not support independent research projects, academic study abroad programs, missionary work, or religious programs.
• Award: Ranges between $2,500 and $10,000.
• Deadline: Rolling deadlines of March 15, July 15, and October 15 each year.
  

• For all students between the ages of 17 and 24 who have a high school diploma and have completed at least some college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Participants work full-time for 10 months in schools, completing a variety of tasks throughout the school day and running after school programs.
• Award: A stipend to cover living expenses, a $5,550 education award at the end of the program, health insurance, and loan deferment.
• Deadline: Rolling deadlines throughout the year.
  

• Open to all U.S. citizens or legal residents. Only a short essay is required for entry.
• Award: $1,500 first place, $750 second place, $250 honorable mentions.
• Deadline: October 17, 2012
  

• For full-time undergraduate or graduate Latino students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, a history of active participation in public or community service, and good writing skills.
• Award: $2,500 for undergraduates; $5,000 for graduate students.
• Deadline: Last deadline was April 16, 2012.
  

• For seniors or graduate students studying engineering, mathematics, or the physical, computer, or life sciences and planning to work full-time towards a PhD. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students must be enrolled at a department that certifies that either: no more than one term of teaching, grading, or other departmental support activities are required of students in the applicant's department, or, if there are requirements to teach, grade or provide other departmental support for more than one term, they will be waived for the DOE CSGF fellow.
• Award: A yearly stipend of $36,000; full tuition and required fees paid during the appointment period; a $5,000 academic allowance in the first fellowship year and a $1,000 allowance each renewed year (to be used for the purchase of a computer workstation or for research / professional development expenses); the potential to renew the fellowship for up to four years of total support.
• Deadline: Last deadline was January 10, 2012.
  

• For undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents and at least 16 years of age. Requires an essay. Selection will be based on academic history, extracurricular involvement, and ingenuity of essay entries.
• Award: $5,000
• Deadline: Last deadline was April 30, 2012.
  

• For legal U.S. residents, undergraduate and graduate. Requires an essay of 250 words or less.
• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: July 31, 2012
  

• For Muslim students who are juniors or seniors and citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Applicants must be majoring in one of the following fields: humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, or law. Minimum 3.4 GPA required. Applicants should also be active within their communities.
• Award: Up to $10,000
• Deadline: Last deadline was May 4, 2012.
  

• For all undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Requires a maximum 250 word essay.
• Award: $500
• Deadline: Scholarship cycles every month. Winners are contacted during the first half of the following month.
  

• Open to all students between the ages of 17 and 24 who have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, and who are a legal resident of the United States (including Puerto Rico).  Applicant must submit an essay or video about how the death of their parent or legal guardian effected their life.
• Award: Grand prize of $10,000 to the best video or essay; 7 awards of $5,000 to the first runners-up; 6 awards of $2,500 to the second runners-up; 45 awards of $1,000 to the third runners-up.  See website for more details.
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 12, 2012. Next application cycle begins in February 2013.
  

• For all full-time minority students (not only Latinos) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, sophomores or higher, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Applicants must demonstrate leadership and participation in extra curricular activities, and interest in insurance and financial services careers.  Applicants must fill out a FAFSA form.
• Award: up to $5,000
• Deadline: Last deadline was May 4, 2012.
  

• For U.S. citizens and permanent residents. A local Mensa group in the applicant's area must be participating in the scholarship program; applicants can check this on the website. Requires a maximum 550 word essay explaining the applicant's career, academic and/or vocational goals.
• Award: Range from $300 to $1,000.
• Deadline: Applications accepted every year between September 15 and January 15.
  

• For U.S. citizens and permanent residents who will complete a Master's degree before the start of the fellowship. No specific major is required, although the fellowship has attracted many students from the fields of international relations, business, public health, and law. Participants serve a one-year fellowship in Seattle, Washington and gain further knowledge of Asia and an understanding of the U.S. foreign policymaking process by: supporting NBR research projects; conducting independent research under the guidance of NBR fellowship staff and two NBR affiliated scholars; co-managing the NBR Alumni Network blog; arranging seminars and discussion forums hosting Asia experts; and traveling to Washington, D.C., to participate an orientation and the briefing of research findings to relevant constituents within the policy community.
• Award: $32,500 stipend. Fellows must arrange and pay for their own housing.
• Deadline: Last deadline was in January 2012.
  

• For Italian-American students of any major who have at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy OR students of any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in college for the fall 2012 semester with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Award: Range from $2,000 to $12,000.
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 2, 2012.
  

• For New Jersey residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, of Polish descent, and full-time undergraduate students. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year, have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and submit the FAFSA form. Financial need is a consideration.
• Award: Amount not specified.
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 21, 2012.
  

• For full-time undergraduates with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Requires a minimum 1,500 word essay. For U.S. citizens and legal residents.
  
• Award: $1,500
• Deadline: June 1, 2012
  

• For U.S. residents pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing, public health, health education, or medicine. Applicants must have completed at least one full year of school at the time of the application, and must have at least one year remaining.
• Award: Multiple awards of up to $10,000
• Deadline: May 31, 2012
  

• For full-time sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in any field related to the environment, OR full-time sophomores and juniors who are Native American or Alaska natives studying tribal health care or Native public policy. Must demonstrate leadership, community service, and a strong academic record. Minimum GPA: 3.0. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or U.S. nationals. Requires SHU endorsement.
• Award: Up to $5,000 for tuition and other expenses.  Udall Scholars must attend an orientation in August to meet other award winners, elected officials, and environmental and tribal leaders. About 80 awards/year.  50 students/year receive an honorable mention award of $350.  University nomination required.
• Adviser: Dr. Judith Stark (judith.stark@shu.edu)
• Deadline: Last application deadline was March 5, 2012.

• For all undergraduate students, both women and men, who are legal U.S. residents. Requires a 2,500 word essay. See website for more details.
• Award: Two first place winners receive $5,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the 11th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards at the Kennedy Center; eight essay finalists will each win $1,500.
• Deadline: July 27, 2012, 5 p.m. EST
  

• For American and British citizens who will be between 25 and 35 years of age on the application deadline. Requires a graduate degree or equivalent work experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or government, and at least two years of relevant work experience. Russian language proficiency is preferred, but qualified candidates with fluency in a second language may be considered. Participants serve an 11-month fellowship during which they receive extensive Russian language training, seminar programs, and professional experience in the U.K./U.S. and Moscow.
• Award: All programs are covered, as well as travel and housing expenses. A monthly stipend and insurance are provided.
• Deadline: Last deadline was December 1, 2011.
  

• Applicant must be able to cite their Scottish descent, have a meritorious academic record, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be enrolled in an United States or Scottish institution for the third or fourth year of college or university or full-time graduate study. British applicants must have been born in Scotland, American citizens must maintain permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (defined as Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Virginia). Special consideration to those whose work contributes toward enhancing knowledge of Scottish history or culture.
• Award: Minimum: $500.00; Average: $2,000.00; Maximum: $2,500.00.
• Deadline: April 30 every year.
  
  

For Canadian Citizens

• For U.S. and Canadian citizens who are native English or French speakers and have at least an intermediate level of Spanish language ability. Applicants must be current college students or college graduates. Participants work as language and cultural assistants at elementary or secondary schools in Spain to provide support to English or French teachers in language and culture classes, and also have the opportunity to learn about Spanish language and culture.
• Award: Monthly stipend of 700 euros, paid winter and spring holidays, and benefits. No support for transportation or housing.
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 31, 2012.
  

• For full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Application requires a 1,500 word book report.
• Award: $500
• Deadline: June 1, 2012
  

• Open to all students. Applicants must write a 1250- to 1500-word essay analyzing a single aspect of D.J. Solomon's Xen: Ancient English Edition.
• Award: First prize of $1,000; second prize of $750; third prize of $500.
• Deadline: Last deadline was January 31, 2012.
  

• For undergraduate, graduate, or professional students who like to knit or crochet and who will be attending college for the 2012-3 school year.  Applicants must provide a photo of themselves holding their original knitting/crochet design or finished project.
• Award: Five awards of $2,250.
• Deadline: Last deadline was April 15, 2012.
  

• For all students, including recent graduates and international students. Total program length is 10 weeks, including an 8-week paid public policy internship and two career and policy seminars.
• Award: $1,500 stipend, housing assistance, limited number of travel scholarships
• Deadline: Last deadline was January 31, 2012.
  

• For all undergraduates taking at least 12 credits per semester with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Scholarship entry requires a minimum 1,000 word essay on a question posted on the scholarship website. See website for more details. U.S. citizenship not required.
  
• Award: One $500 award per semester
• Deadline: June 1, 2012 at noon PST (3 p.m. EST).
  

• Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, including international students. Instead of being judged by academic achievement, essays, or financial need, scholarships are rewarded on the basis of applicants' scores on multiple choice quizzes available on the website.
• Award: Scholarships range from $250 to $2,500.
• Deadline: A number of scholarships cycle every month.
  

• For all students, including international students, who are 25 years of age or younger. Applicants must submit an original creative video that will be used to educate their peers on the importance of intellectual property and copyright law.
• Award: 1st prize - $5,000; 2nd prize - $3,000; 3rd prize - $2,000
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 19, 2012, 11:59 p.m. EST.
  

• Pre-doctoral fellowships are for students with an undergraduate degree who intend to pursue post-graduate work. Post-doctoral fellowships are for applicants with a PhD, MD, JD, or other advanced degree in a relevant field. Both types of fellowships are for two years and are open to international students. Fellows participate in the activities and the intellectual life of the department and study ethical issues related to conduct of research, clinical practice, genetics and health policy. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple publications in premier academic journals. Fellows conduct their research under the guidance of senior faculty, participate in weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and have access to multiple educational opportunities at the NIH.
  
• Award: A stipend for the duration of the fellowship.
• Deadline: Every year, the post-doctoral deadline is December 30, and pre-doctoral deadline is January 15 for fellowships beginning the following September.
  

• For juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have interest in public policy, the high tech industry, and/or computer science. Open to international students. Participants serve an 8-week internship in the government relations office of a leading high technology company or association, as well as a weekly issues seminar led by experts in the field.
• Award: $5,000 stipend to cover expenses associated with the fellowship.
• Deadline: Last deadline was February 15, 2012.
  

• An 11-month fellowship program that provides participants with the opportunity to serve as full-time professional staff in executive offices at various levels of California’s executive branch. Open to all students who will be over 20 years old by September 1, 2012, who will have earned a bachelor's degree by that same date, and who are legally able to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program (U.S. citizenship not required). Those who have completed a higher degree or are currently in the workforce are encouraged to apply. Students with degrees in public policy, government, science, math, and technology are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Award: Benefits of the fellowship include fully-paid graduate credits earned as part of the program, a monthly stipend of $1,972, and medical benefits.
• Deadline: Last deadline was February 22, 2012.
  

• For all students who will be enrolled for the fall 2012 semester. Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit a minimum 1,000 word essay. See website for more details.
• Award: 1st prize of $1,500; 2nd prize $1,000; 3rd prize $500.
• Deadline: July 31, 2012
  

• For seniors and graduate students of any major interested in graduate-level study at the University of Cambridge. Applicants must have a 3.7 GPA, significant leadership experience, and the desire to use their knowledge to improve the lives of others.  Applicants may be citizens of any country other than the U.K.
• Award: Covers tuition, living expenses and international transportation.  
• Deadline: Last deadlines were October 15, 2011 for U.S. citizens; December 2, 2011 for non-U.S. citizens.Next program cycle begins in September 2012.
  

• For all students who are interested in Internet and technology policy. Participants have the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests. Fellows spend the summer working at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more. Participating organizations are based in either Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, Ottawa or Toronto, Canada. Open to international students with a current U.S. or Canadian student visa.
• Award: A total stipend of $7,500 for the 10 week summer program, disbursed in three parts throughout the summer.
• Deadline: Last deadline was February 3, 2012.
  

• For Latino students who will be sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the fall of 2012, and who are interested in the automotive industry. Must be pursuing a degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management, computer science, IT, or engineering. U.S. citizenship not required. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and submit the FAFSA form.
• Award: $2,500
• Deadline: Last deadline was April 9, 2012.
  

• For full-time Latino students who will be a junior for the 2012-13 school year and are majoring in business administration, computer science, economics, finance, IT, management, or mathematics/statistics. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and submit the FAFSA. U.S. citizenship not required.
• Award: $5,000
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 31, 2012.
  

• For full-time Latino students who will be sophomores or juniors for the 2012-13 school year and are majoring in accounting, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, finance, IT, or supply chain management. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and submit the FAFSA. Preference is given to participants of a CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program). U.S. citizenship not required.
• Award: $10,000
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 31, 2012.
  

• For all students between the ages of 18 and 25. Requires a maximum 500 word essay on the topic of importance of education in the applicant's life and how the scholarship money will assist in accomplishing the applicant's goals. Bonus points will be awarded to those students who find a creative way to include their passion for coffee within their essay without losing sight of the primary topic
• Award: Up to $500. Winners are required to submit receipts for the educational materials acquired as a result of the scholarship award..
• Deadline: September 30, 2012

• For citizens of any country who will have earned their Bachelor's degree by June 2012 and are 21 years of age or older. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated interest and knowledge of social enterprise; demonstrated leadership in a professional or academic setting; a professional or academic background in business, economics, development, international affairs, education, or a related fields; and international travel experience, preferably in the developing world. Participants serve a 10-month fellowship in India during which they experience cultural and social immersion into the field of social enterprise.
• Award: A monthly stipend to cover living and housing expenses, paid vacation time, emergency medical insurance, and options for possible deferment of student loans. Participants must cover the cost of travel to their fellowship location.
• Deadline: Last deadline was January 15, 2012.
  

• For all students. Combination essay and video entries must be made by a team of students assisted by a faculty adviser. This year's entries must address the following topic: widespread agreement among economists and public policy experts indicates that individuals and especially Americans have not engaged in long term financial savings at the rate they should to secure their financial futures. This poses significant long-term problems, in particular: 1) citizens may not be adequately prepared financially for their future; and 2) it may put a substantial burden on governmental budgets, especially social benefit programs in the future. International students are welcome to participate, but the team leader must be a U.S. citizen.
• Award: The winning student team will receive $10,000, and their faculty adviser $2,000. Honorable mention teams will receive $2,000, and their faculty advisers $500.
• Deadline: Last deadlines were October 31, 2011 for the essay portion and November 21, 2011 for the video portion.
  

• For 2012-13 program, applicants must have been 20 years of age by September 1, 2012, and have earned a Bachelor's degree by that same date. Applicants with graduate degrees are welcome. For the 10-month fellowship, participants work full-time at California trial and appellate courts while simultaneously earning credits as graduate students in Public Policy and Administration at Sacramento State University. International students who are authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program are welcome to apply.
• Award: Paid university enrollment and student fees, a monthly stipend of $1,972, health, dental and vision benefits, and loan deferment.
• Deadline: Last deadline was February 22, 2012.
  

• For non-U.S. citizens who are members of international Mensa groups and their children (age 25 or younger) who are studying in the U.S. Requires a maximum 550 word essay.
  
• Award: $1,000
• Deadline: Applications accepted September 15 to January 15 every year.
  

• For undergraduate women interested in becoming effective leaders in politics, public policy, and public service. Participants attend a 6-day residential program at Rutgers University in June. During the program, participants meet with successful women leaders to discuss politics, public policy and the importance of women’s leadership; participate in skills-building workshops on networking, public speaking and strategic communication; network with a diverse group of women who share a commitment to shaping the public agenda and making a difference in their communities; and practice leadership through action.
• Award: All costs associated with the program, including housing and food, are covered.
• Deadline: Last deadline was March 28, 2012.
  

• For full-time undergraduate students attending a U.S. college or university; U.S. citizenship not required. Requires a 1,500 to 5,000 word essay answering the question, "Did Lincoln free the slaves?" See website for more details.
• Award: 1st prize of $1,500; 2nd prize of $750; 3rd prize of $500
• Deadline: July 31, 2012
  

• For all students, as well as recent graduates. The essay competition includes three essay questions; applicants may submit an essay for each question. All essays should be between 800 and 1500 words. See more detailed rules on website.
• Award: 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately $1,000)
• Deadline: June 3, 2012
  

• Open to all graduate students in Master's or Ph.D. programs. Applicants must write a scholarly monograph of approximately 20 to 40 pages on the topic of counter-terrorism. See website for more details.
• Award: 1st place - $20,000;  2nd place - $10,000; 3rd place - $5,000.
• Deadline: Applicants must submit a letter by June 1, 2012 to register and verify their current enrollment status. Finished monographs must be submitted by August 1, 2012.
  

• For juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students with 1) An active interest in public policy; 2) Strong intellectual aptitude; 3) Eagerness to work cooperatively and supportively with others; 4) Exceptional judgment and integrity; 5) An appreciation for the free enterprise system and constitutionally limited government; and 6) An interest in learning how to advance free market principles. Participants serve a semester-long fellowship, working at least three days a week at the Goldwater Institute in Arizona. Major aspects of the fellowship include policy research, staff mentoring, seminar attendance, event participation, and administrative assistance. Open to international students who are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Award: A modest stipend based on fellowship duration and hours worked. Fellows are responsible for transportation and housing costs.
• Deadline: March 15 for summer fellowships, August 19 for fall, and December 10 for spring.
  

• For all students in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Applicants must be able to demonstrate: (1) good academic or artistic achievement and promise; (2) financial need; and (3) sound character and commitments to science and/or the arts. Although most scholarships are awarded to Korean American students, all students are invited to apply.
  
• Award: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000.
• Deadline: Last deadline was September 30, 2011.
  

• For all students, including international students. Requires a video of three minutes or less that addresses "what school didn't teach us: the truth about nuclear weapons." Winning videos will highlight some of the many dangerous truths about nuclear weapons for the world to see.
• Award: 1st place: $1,000; 2nd place: $300; 3rd place: $100
• Deadline: Last deadline was April 1, 2012.
  

• For non-traditional female students who earned their high school diploma or GED on or before Sept. 2002 and who will not graduate before May 2013. Open to international students.
• Award: Scholarships of either $10,000 or $30,000.
• Deadline: Last deadline was January 3, 2012.