If you have not already done so, we suggest that you start your
search with a visit to your college
or university’s financial aid office, as it may be able to
connect you with resources that specifically target non-U.S.
residents.
Also, ask about scholarships from other organizations in your
personal and professional networks, for example:
- Government agencies (education, arts and culture, health,
etc.) in your country that award scholarships to study in the U.S.
or other countries
- Department office for your academic program
- Local or regional alumni clubs
- Community, civic and religious organizations
- Businesses or corporations that employ you, your parents, or
your spouse
Most U.S. foundation scholarships go to U.S. citizens and
residents and not to international students, but you can use Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, our
searchable database of grantmakers that give to individuals, to help
you identify grantmakers that do provide support.
To use it from your own computer, you can subscribe
by the month. Or, if you reside in the U.S., or if you have
friends who can help with your research, the public can use this
database for free at Foundation Center collections.
If you use this database, you might start with a search for
“Foreign Applicants” in the Types of Support field, or
“International” in the Geographic Focus field.
To start learning now about
getting foundation grants, take our free online course, Finding
Foundation Support for Your Education, available as a:
Worksheets to help
students prepare applications and essays are at the Individual Grantseekers area of our web site.
Selected resources below may also be helpful.
Web Sites
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Books & Articles
Check title availability at Foundation Center collections or through your local
library.
Obst, Daniel (ed.). Funding for United States Study: A Guide
for International Students and Professionals. New York, NY:
Institute of International Education. 2008.
Obst, Daniel (ed.). Funding for United States Study: A
Scholarship Guide for Europeans. New York, NY: Institute of
International Education. 2005.
Grants Register: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding
Worldwide. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, Ltd., 2008.
International Exchange Locator: A Resource Directory for
Educational and Cultural Exchange. Washington, D.C.: Alliance
for International Educational and Cultural Exchange. 2005.
Johnson, Nichole (ed.) Funding U.S. Studies: Graduate and
Post-Graduate Opportunities for Latin Americans. New York, NY:
Institute of International Education. 2003.
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