There are 57 active scholarships for international students in United States worth up to €320k, from 54 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
Open to young democracy and civil-society activists from any country who are 30 years old or younger, can demonstrate social or democratic activism, and are proficient in English. Affiliation with a civil society organisation is encouraged.
Open to citizens and current residents of a Southeast Asian (ASEAN) nation who are emerging leaders aged 25 to 35, with at least two years of professional experience and currently employed in a government, civil society or private-sector role relevant to the programme themes. Applicants must read and write English and must not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
full fundingOpen to domestic and international applicants for a Master's in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, be highly motivated to assist with fieldwork, data analysis, and research writing, demonstrate strong teamwork and independent research skills, and be physically fit to lift 40 pounds and work in varied weather. Fisheries or aquatic science experience is preferred. IELTS is not required.
For PhD students who have completed at least their first year of doctoral study, are doing research relevant to NVIDIA (such as AI, deep learning, graphics, HPC, autonomous systems), and will be enrolled during the fellowship year. Open to students worldwide; applicants apply directly during the annual window.
Open to U.S. high school seniors who are Pell-eligible, are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, and belong to at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Applicants must hold a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enrol full-time in a four-year bachelor's degree programme at an accredited, not-for-profit U.S. college or university.
Open to high-achieving US high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who are US citizens, permanent residents, or students studying in the US regardless of citizenship. Competitive applicants typically earn mostly A's in challenging courses, rank in the top 5-10% of their class, and have strong standardised test results (SAT/PSAT above 1310 or ACT above 28), though each application is read in context. Applicants must demonstrate strong writing, intellectual curiosity and determination through essays and recommendations. Matched students must attend a partner college as a binding-early-decision commitment.
Open to full-time students at Bennett College who are U.S. citizens enrolled in a creative or arts-related field (visual arts, media, performance, design, history, or communications). Applicants must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA required), along with artistic excellence and leadership potential. Both incoming freshmen and continuing students are eligible. The award is specific to Bennett College, a Historically Black College for women, and amounts are tailored to each recipient's need.
Open to scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals and artists of all nationalities; applicants do not need to be affiliated with an academic institution, so independent scholars and artists may apply. For science, engineering and mathematics, applicants must have received their doctoral degree in the proposed field at least 2 years before the fellowship start date and have published at least 5 articles in refereed journals. Group applications of no more than 2 people are allowed if both meet the criteria. Former Harvard Radcliffe Fellows from 1999 to the present are ineligible.
Open to professional journalists of all nationalities with several years of reporting experience and proficiency in spoken and written English. Applicants must be willing to spend the full 12-week residency at the Chicago Booth Hyde Park campus, audit three MBA-level courses, and participate in seminars and Stigler Center events.
For experienced mid-career professionals from designated countries with a commitment to public service and leadership potential, an undergraduate degree, and at least ~5 years of professional experience. It is a non-degree program; applicants apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in their home country.
Open to early-career scientists and engineers of all nationalities who hold a PhD awarded within the last three years at the time of application, or who will complete the PhD before the fellowship start date. Research interests must align with Argonne's mission areas. U.S. citizenship is required for national-security-related projects (Detection of Imaging Signatures).
Open to applicants who hold a bachelor's or master's degree by the fellowship start date and have demonstrated interest in peace and security issues through coursework, graduate study, independent research, or public-interest activism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or non-U.S. citizens already residing in the United States with a valid work visa. Strong written and oral communication skills are required, and preference is given to people without prior public-interest or government experience in Washington, DC.
Open to citizens of any country who earned their first/bachelor's degree within the last ~7 years (or will by the Stanford start) and who apply for and gain admission to a full-time Stanford graduate program. Selection seeks independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.
Open to Egyptian nationals currently residing in Egypt who hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, have at least two years of professional experience in the development sector, and meet the admission requirements of the Master of Development Practice (MDP) programme at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. A valid TOEFL (minimum 100 iBT, 22 per section) or IELTS (minimum 7, with 7 per band) score taken within two years is required.
Open to US citizens enrolled full-time as high-school seniors in the United States, on track to graduate in spring or summer 2027 and to enter a US college by the following fall. Applicants must show critical financial need (adjusted gross family income of about $55,000 or lower), a commitment to complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited US institution, involvement in co-curricular and community activities, perseverance through adversity, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
For "New Americans" — immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States — who are 30 or under, and who are pursuing or about to begin a full-time graduate degree at a US institution. Selection is on merit, creativity, and accomplishment, regardless of field; the award supports up to two years of graduate study.
Open to United States citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, engineering or mathematics at an accredited US university. Both incoming PhD candidates and students in the early stage of doctoral study may apply. Applicants must show strong academic and research ability and a willingness to make their skills available to the United States in times of national emergency.
Open to domestic and international students with a strong academic record (commonly GPA 3.0-3.5 or higher) who are enrolled or planning to enrol at the University of Florida; demonstrated leadership and extracurricular involvement may be required, and some awards have residency requirements.
Open to high school seniors, both domestic (U.S.) and international, applying for first-year undergraduate admission to the University of Miami through Early Decision I or Early Action. Applicants are automatically considered with no separate scholarship form; they must submit all first-year admission requirements and demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Semi-finalists complete a Zoom interview.
Open to young people of all nationalities aged 18 to 26 who show a demonstrated commitment to their community in education, health or economic security, are fluent in written and spoken English, have reliable access to email and the internet, and can commit to the full programme - a virtual community needs assessment, a 10-day in-person training in the USA, and a year of project implementation with mentorship.
For women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, to undertake full-time master's, doctoral, or postdoctoral study or research in the United States. Recipients are expected to return to their home countries to pursue careers after completing their studies.
Open to graduate students worldwide who are enrolled in (or within one year of completing) a Master's or PhD programme in economics, finance, or a closely related field. PhD applicants must be under 32 and Master's applicants under 28 at the start of the internship. Strong analytical skills and fluency in English are required; non-US nationals selected receive a G4 visa and F-1 holders must hold valid CPT work authorisation.
Open to international students seeking a bachelor's degree at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Applicants need a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and proof of English proficiency, demonstrated through 110 Duolingo points, 6.5 IELTS, 79 TOEFL or 53 PTE. Applicants must submit the required documents and apply through the university's online portal.
Open to international students of all nationalities applying to American University in Washington, D.C. for a bachelor's or eligible master's programme. Applicants must have a strong academic record, demonstrate clear leadership qualities, and intend to return to their home country to support underserved communities. They must not be US citizens, US permanent residents, or dual nationals with the US, and must not have already started studies in the US or their home country. Master's recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the first two semesters.
For students admitted to PhD programmes at the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). Funded admission includes fellowship support; you apply for the PhD programme rather than a separate fellowship, and selection is by the department and GSAS.
Open to incoming first-year (freshman) students applying for the fall semester with a GPA of 3.3 or higher and a record of honors, AP or IB coursework. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL and SAT or ACT scores. The award is need- and merit-based.
Open to mid-career professionals from outside the United States, typically ~5–20 years into careers in government, business, NGOs, journalism, the arts, the military, or social enterprise. It is a non-degree leadership program; a graduate degree is not required, but a record of significant accomplishment and leadership is.
Open to Egyptian nationals resident in Egypt who plan undergraduate or master's study at one of four named US universities. Undergraduates need a 3.5 GPA (or 90% Thanaweyya Amma), TOEFL iBT 100+, and qualifying SAT scores. Master's applicants need a 3.5 GPA, TOEFL iBT 100+, GMAT 650+ or GRE 302+, and at least three years' work experience. Recipients commit to returning to Egypt for two years after graduation.
Open to nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries who are either currently in the final year of a PhD program or have completed a PhD within the past three years. Applicants must be under 32 at the application deadline, demonstrate strong written and spoken English, and have strong quantitative and analytical skills in fields relevant to the World Bank Group's work.
For international undergraduate applicants to Columbia University who demonstrate financial need. Columbia meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of admitted students, including international students, with grants (no loans). Aid is determined by a financial-need assessment, not a separate scholarship competition.
Open to international (non-U.S. citizen, non-permanent-resident) high school students applying for first-year undergraduate admission to Duke University. Candidates must demonstrate financial need through Duke's need-based aid process, show interdisciplinary academic curiosity, and have a record of community engagement. There is no separate scholarship form; international applicants who indicate they are applying for financial aid are automatically considered for the Karsh award.
Open to international undergraduate applicants of all nationalities who demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary study and community service. Candidates apply for first-year admission to Duke University and indicate their interest in financial aid; the scholarship is awarded to a small number of admitted students each year. Selection considers academic record, intellectual curiosity and the potential to contribute to Duke's community.
Open to high-school students worldwide who are 16 to 18 years old by 19 July 2026 (the program start window), currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior (or international equivalent), fluent in English, and have not previously attended YYGS. Need-based financial aid covers up to 100% of the tuition fee, which is valued at about $7,000.
Open to academically excellent graduate applicants of any nationality applying for a full-time master's or DPhil (PhD) at the University of Oxford. There is no separate application — you are automatically considered when you apply to Oxford by the relevant course deadline.
Open to Swedish citizens who hold a doctoral or terminal degree (postdoctoral researchers, recent PhD graduates, and full professors). Applicants must be fluent in English, plan a stay of 3 to 12 months at a US university or research centre, and must not currently be conducting research or academic work in the United States. Dual US-Swedish citizens and US permanent residents are not eligible.
Open to international and domestic applicants aged 20-25 by the program start date who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme or have recently graduated, with English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) and a commitment to peace-building and community development.
Open to full-time professional journalists (staff or freelance) of any nationality with at least three years of experience covering science, health, technology or the environment. Applicants submit work samples and a research project proposal. The 9-to-9.5-month fellowship is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is not tied to a degree; international fellows receive full visa support.
Open to applicants of all nationalities, including graduate law students (JD or LLM), PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, legal academics, and professionals moving into AI law and policy. Prior AI research experience is not required.
Open to international and domestic first-year undergraduate applicants from all countries applying to a Bachelor's degree at Seattle University for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants must have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, and non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency. All transcripts must be submitted with verified English translations where needed. International freshmen are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores, though strong scores can strengthen an application. The award is renewable for students who maintain full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic progress.
Open to domestic and international applicants who hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, demonstrate strong quantitative and geospatial research skills, and show interest in interdisciplinary study across health geography, public health, and environmental science. Funded positions are in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Health Geography.
For U.S. citizens or nationals who are doctoral candidates in modern foreign languages and area studies, to conduct dissertation research abroad (outside Western Europe) for 6 to 12 months. Applications are submitted through the candidate's U.S. university.
Open to current graduate students and recent graduates at the master's or PhD level, from the United States and abroad, in environmental science, public policy, law, natural resources, public administration, or related disciplines. Fellows commit to full-time participation for one year (1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027) and are placed with a host government agency, nonprofit, or policy institution in Minnesota through a matching workshop.
Open to undergraduate students of all nationalities enrolled in or recently graduated with a bachelor's degree (recent graduates must have completed their degree no earlier than December 2026 for the 2027 cycle). A foundation in mathematics is encouraged; experience in programming or data analysis is helpful but not required for all projects. International students may apply; those abroad apply for a US visa with IPAM's assistance, while those in the US should verify CPT/OPT with their university.
Open only to Danish citizens who are enrolled in or admitted to a Master's (MSc) or PhD programme and plan a study or research stay in the United States. The U.S. stay must not have begun at the time of application and should last at least one semester (4 to 6 months). Applicants are assessed on academic record, research potential, and cross-cultural commitment.
Open to Pakistani citizens who hold at least a 4-year bachelor's (16 years of education) for master's study, or a bachelor's plus master's (18 years of education) for PhD study, from an accredited institution. Applicants must take the GRE General test and the Duolingo English Test. No work experience is required except MBA applicants, who need at least 2 years, and clinical-medicine study is excluded. Final figures and rules are set each cycle by USEFP.
Two programmes. The Postdoctoral Fellowship (2026-2028) is for early-career scholars who earned a PhD within three years of the start date, with the dissertation approved by 30 June 2026 and the degree awarded by 31 August 2026, and a strong research record linked to SNAPL's themes. The Visiting Fellowship (2026-2027) is for mid-career researchers or professionals who hold a PhD or have significant professional achievement, maintain an active institutional affiliation, and are fluent in English. Both are open to international scholars with Asia-focused research interests.
full fundingOpen to pre-tenure scholars, assistant professors and graduate students conducting research on electoral or political behaviour. Both U.S. and international applicants may apply, with no nationality restriction, but recipients must be able to attend one ICPSR General Session in person in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Applicants submit a CV, a one-page cover letter, one recommendation letter and, for students, an official transcript.
Open to undergraduate students of all nationalities currently enrolled at a university in any country, as well as recent graduates who completed a bachelor's degree no earlier than the preceding December. A strong foundation in mathematics is encouraged; experience in computer science, data analysis or numerical computation is valuable but not required for every participant. Both international students studying in the USA and those studying abroad are eligible.
Open to women of all nationalities who are at least 18 years old at the time of application, are proficient in English, and show a strong commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Applicants must be willing to engage fully in all fellowship activities and meet the specific criteria of one of the two tracks: VV Venture, for women leading social enterprises, or VV Engage, for women in public leadership, policy, and advocacy roles.
Open to international applicants of any nationality accepted for first-year or transfer undergraduate admission at the University of Dayton in Ohio, USA for the 2026/2027 year. Applicants must hold a secondary-school diploma and provide proof of English language proficiency (such as a TOEFL or IELTS score). The merit scholarship is awarded automatically on academic merit at the point of admission.
Open to postdoctoral researchers employed at a Danish university who completed their PhD within the past 5 years. Applicants must have expertise in food science, technology or engineering, biotechnology or biosolutions, agricultural sciences, nutrition and metabolic health, planetary or environmental health, or computational and data science, and must be eligible to obtain a U.S. visa for a six-month stay. International scholars based in Denmark are welcome to apply.
Open to candidates of any nationality (priority to those of Lebanese descent) who have received an offer of admission to the Harvard MBA programme and have a strong academic background.
Open to graduate students of any nationality formally admitted to a campus-based graduate program at Penn State Great Valley. Fellows must be aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to start a business, lead a startup or take a leadership role in a fast-growing firm. They must enrol in and complete at least four graduate courses (12 credits) each semester, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, not be employed during the fellowship, accept the award within two weeks of notification, work with a mentor and take part in co-curricular projects and the annual scholarship event.
Open to U.S. citizens only who have been ANS members for at least two years by the deadline and are not federal employees when the fellowship begins. Applicants must, by 1 January 2027, hold a PhD in a nuclear-related discipline with at least one year of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in engineering with at least three years of professional experience.
Open to working journalists at print, broadcast, or online news organisations in the United States or an eligible Asia-Pacific country/territory, with a minimum of 5 years of professional journalism experience and proficiency in English. Around 10 to 14 fellowships are awarded each year, with 8 to 10 reserved for Asia-Pacific journalists and 2 to 4 for qualified American journalists. Applications demonstrating clear relevance of the program theme to the applicant's area of coverage receive stronger consideration.
Cardiothoracic surgeons who are EACTS members with up-to-date membership, in the final year of training or within 4 years of completing training, and fluent in English. Previous attendance at EACTS courses, EBCTS fellowship and experience in data quality and outcomes are desirable.
For agricultural researchers, scientists, educators, and policymakers from eligible developing and middle-income countries who undertake short-term collaborative research training with a US mentor. It is a non-degree fellowship; candidates are typically nominated/selected through USDA-administered programmes and country calls.
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