Scholarships for International Students

The following is a listing of outside scholarship opportunities international students.

Aga Khan Scholarship
www.akdn.orgThe Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programs, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student.

Aker Scholarship
www.cambridgetrust.org/partners/aker-scholarship
The programme supports Norwegian top students so that they can learn from the best in the world, independent of their family or financial situation. Scholarships are awarded to students in all fields of study.

Alberta Scholarships Program – Sir James Lougheed Awards of Distinction
alis.alberta.caApplicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada, be Alberta residents, and be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a graduate program at an institution outside of Alberta. There is a lifetime maximum of two awards per student. At the doctoral level, students must have completed at least one full year of graduate study or a master’s degree.

American Association of University Women
www.aauw.org
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.

American-Scandinavian Foundation
amscan.orgThe American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our cooperating organizations. In order to apply submit applications to the appropriate cooperative organization (see website for details). Awards are made in all fields.

American Society of Landscape Architects
www.asla.orgLists various programs and scholarships for Landscape Architecture students.

Arts Council of Ireland
www.artscouncil.ieIndividuals of Irish birth or residence working with the Arts can apply for funding.

Asian Cultural Council
www.asianculturalcouncil.orgWhether Asian or American, whether a cutting-edge painter or a traditional dancer, whether a classical musician or a modern cultural archeologist—any gifted individual artist or scholar who seeks to grow in his or her craft or field can apply for funding to conduct research and study, receive specialized training, undertake observation tours, or pursue non-commercial creative activity in the United States or among the countries of Asia.

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
juno.aucc.caThe Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada administers many scholarships and internships for Canadian Students.

The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation Scholarship

http://usascholarships.com/association-women-architecture-foundation-scholarshipThe Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers an Annual Scholarship Award which is available to female students who reside or attend school in California and who are majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, or environmental design.

American Indian Foundation’s William J. Clinton Fellowship
aif.orgThe AIF Clinton Fellowship is open to those aged 21 through 31 years of age who are Indian citizens or U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and have received their undergraduate degree before the start of the fellowship.

Bergmeyer Scholarship
http://www.bergmeyer.com/news/the-bergmeyer-scholarship-2/
This scholarship intended for a designer who is working towards a career in Interior Design. The Bergmeyer Scholarship recognizes and supports leadership potential in the field of Interior Design and Architecture through a $2,500 award.

Canadian Federation of University Women Fellowships
www.cfuw.orgThe Federation has multiple fellowships for women with Canadian citizenship in either Master or Doctoral level studies.

CSN – Centrala Studiestödsnämnden
www.csn.seThis program hosts scholarship/fellowship opportunities for students from Sweden. Please visit their website for more details.

Cyprus Children’s Fund
www.cyprus-childrensfund.orgThis Foundation has a couple of different scholarship options for students who have origins in Cyprus and/or Greece. Please visit their website for application details.

Diversity Advancement Scholarship
https://architectsfoundation.org/education/the-diversity-advancement-scholarship/
The goal and purpose for this important scholarship aims to provide assistance to individuals from a minority race or ethnicity who intend to become an architect through the pursuit of a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.

Edmond J. Safra Graduate Fellowship
ethics.harvard.edu/pages/graduate-fellowships
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics encourages teaching and research about ethical issues in the professions and public life. Its Graduate Fellowships support outstanding Harvard graduate and professional students who are writing dissertations or are engaged in major research on topics in practical ethics, especially ethical issues in areas such as architecture, business, education, government, law, medicine, public health, public policy, and religion.

Enterprise Rose Fellowship
http://www.enterprisecommunity.com/solutions-and-innovation/design-leadership/rose-architectural-fellowship
The Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship partners early-career architectural designers with local community development organizations, where they facilitate an inclusive approach to development to create green, sustainable, and affordable communities.

FIABCI Scholarship Foundation
www.fiabci-usa.comThe FIABCI Scholarship Foundation provides aid and travel assistance to students who demonstrate an interest in the field of international real estate or are enrolled in real estate related courses at a qualified university. You must be a member, member’s spouse, or a dependent of a member in order to apply.

Frank Boas Scholarship
scholarship.harvard.eduThe Boas Scholarship is awarded each year to a citizen of Belgium or Luxembourg who has been admitted for graduate study at Harvard University.

Fulbright Program/Institute of International Education (IIE)
www.iie.orgContains addresses for Educational/Information Centers and Fulbright commissions around the world administering scholarship programs for national citizens. Contact the center from your country directly to find out the latest information.

Fundação Estudar’s Scholarship Program
www.estudar.org.br
Estudar offers a variety of educational programs in three main areas: Inspiration, Leadership and Career. Through these programs, we support young people in fully developing their individual potential, in their search for the best education in Brazil and abroad, and in accessing compelling career opportunities.

Global Education Program (GEP)
http://educationglobal.ru/en/
This is a Russian government funded program that offers Russian citizens an opportunity to study at leading foreign higher education institutions.

Graduate Consortium on Energy and Environment Fellowship
energy.harvard.edu
This fellowship is open to all Harvard Doctoral students working on energy issues. Applications are due May 15th, please view the website for more details.

Harvard Clubs of Germany
Axel.bruggel@post.harvard.eduTwo loans of 10,000 EUR each for students who can prove acceptance at any Harvard school or college, demonstrated financial need, and German citizenship. Must also provide a short statement why their particular course of study has been chosen.

Harvard Graduate Student Award
ghd-dubai.hms.harvard.edu/harvard-graduate-student-fellowshipThe Harvard Graduate Student Award will support advanced graduate students from Harvard University working on a dissertation or thesis research that addresses some of the most pressing health challenges in Dubai, the UAE, and the Center’s region. Dissertation or thesis research from all disciplines will be considered.

Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) Fellowships and Grants
hunap.harvard.eduHUNAP provides support to Harvard students to conduct research on Native American and Indigenous issues, for professional development activities, and for conference attendance.

Institute of International Education
www.iie.orgAdministers over 250 programs on behalf of sponsors that offer international fellowships, scholarships, loans, professional development and more. Program search tool allows students to search for programs by region, field of study, sponsor name, etc.

International Education Financial Aid
www.iefa.orgRequires no marketing information and is a very comprehensive search engine for international scholarships.

International Facility Management Association Foundation
foundation.ifma.orgScholarships are available annually to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields. IFMA Foundation scholarships are awarded based on merit and certain applicant restrictions and/or qualification requirements may apply. Scholarship applicants are solicited in the spring of each year and funded the following fall.

Kennedy Memorial Trust
www.kennedytrust.org.ukScholarships are available for students of UK citizenship who attend MIT or Harvard for post-graduate studies. Please visit their website for the application and requirements.

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
faa.illinois.eduThree major Fellowships are awarded yearly to both U.S. nationals and international students. The application can be found on their website and is due in early December.

Korean Honor Scholarship
usa-seattle.mofat.go.krTo be eligible for consideration, students must be attending college or university in the U.S.A. or Canada and must have an overall grade average of 3.5 or higher. In addition to academic achievement, an essay, a letter of recommendation, awards, honors, performances and extracurricular activities are criteria reviewed for selection.

Korean American Scholarship Foundation
www.kasf.orgThe scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services. Each applicant must submit an application to the respective KASF region, in which each region is designated by the state where school is located.

Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships
www.thekf.orgVarious scholarships and grants for Poles, Americans of Polish descent, as well as exchange programs to Poland and the US, and summer scholarships.

Lambda Alpha International
www.lai-lef.orgLambda Alpha International’s Land Economics Foundation (LEF) offers a scholarship to a deserving graduate student pursuing a degree in one of the many fields related to land economics: architecture, geography, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning, civil engineering, government, public administration, real estate, urban studies or law. The LEF Board of Directors has approved the award of a one year $3,000 (U.S.) scholarship, renewable for a second year, to a selected applicant studying in the United States, Canada, or Great Britain.

Landscape Architecture Foundation Awards
lafoundation.orgLists various programs and scholarships for Landscape Architecture graduate and undergraduate students.

LASPAU: Academic and Professional Programs for the Americas
www.laspau.harvard.eduFor exchange programs between the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Luys Foundation Education Scholarship
www.luys.amStudents who are Armenian citizens or Armenian descendants and are between the ages of 18 and 40 are eligible for this scholarship. Students will also participate in the Luys Develop Armenia Program (DAP).

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (The World Bank)
mmmf-grants.orgFor students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable.

Menzies Scholarship to Harvard
philanthropy.anu.edu.auThe Menzies Scholarship grants at least one annual award to talented Australians who have gained admission to a Harvard graduate school. The ideal candidates for the Scholarship are Australians whose primary objective, after completing their studies at Harvard, is to make a significant contribution to this country’s development.

John R. Mott Scholarship Foundation
www.mottscholarship.orgStudents native to the region of Calabria Italy who are enrolled to attend any accredited post-secondary school are encouraged to apply. Scholarships for up to $10,000/year are awarded.

Netherland-America Foundation
www.thenaf.orgThe Foundation supports educational exchanges by providing fellowships, interest-free student loans and scholarships.

Noma-Reischauer Prize in Japanese Studies
rijs.fas.harvard.eduThe prize will be awarded annually for the best essays on Japan-related topics written by Harvard University students; one prize of $1,500 for the best essay by a graduate student.

Organization of American States Scholarship Program
www.oas.orgThe OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program) grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree for students from Latin America and Caribbean.

P.E.O. International
www.peointernational.org
P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) provides substantial merit-based awards for women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral level degree at an accredited college or university.
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.

Rotary Foundation Scholarships
www.rotary.orgVarious funding opportunities for graduate students of numerous disciplines.

Rowe Fund
http://www.oas.org/en/rowefund/The Rowe Fund is an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS) that helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awardinginterest-free loans of up to $15,000 dollars. By financing a portion of their studies in the United States, the Rowe Fund helps students complete their education while at the same time fostering cultural diversity, friendship, and communication among the people of the Americas.

SARA Education Fund
www.saraeducationfund.org/student-scholarship
The SARA Education Fund commenced an annual scholarship program open to all students attending an accredited school of Architecture. The student scholarship program was submitted to all NAAB Accredited Architectural Schools across the United States. 

Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship
http://www.ctasla.org/scholarships.htm
Scholarship applicants must be legal residents of the State of Connecticut and enrolled in an accredited landscape architecture program at the college or university level.

Soros Fellowship for New Americans
www.pdsoros.orgNew American is defined as a resident alien (who holds a Green Card), a naturalized citizen, or the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Green Card holders must have had more than one IRS filing. The grants are for $20,000.

Sweden American Foundation
www.sweamfo.seThis foundation gives about 40 fellowships for graduate/post-graduate studies each year to students who are Swedish citizens. Please visit their website for more details

TALENTIA Fellowship Program
www.juntadeandalucia.esThis program was launched by the Regional Ministry of Innovation, Science and Enterprise in Andalusia, Spain. TALENTIA scholarships are offered to students from Spain born or residents in the region of Andalusia applying for postgraduate programs in major universities around the world. The fellowship program covers tuition fees, living expenses (up to 16.000 per year), travel expenses, book expenses, medical and accident insurance for students at masters and PhD programs.

Urban Land Institute Fellowship
www.uli.orgThe ULI Kenneth M. Good Graduate Student Fellowship offers eight $5,000 scholarships awarded to graduate students who intend to pursue real estate-related studies at a major North American university, including urban planning, architecture, business or business administration, geography with a real estate concentration, and real estate law or major. Student must be nominated for this scholarship by faculty.

Vectorworks Design Scholarship
www.vectorworks.netThe Vectorworks Design Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a design program for the upcoming school year.

Wellesley College Fellowships
www.wellesley.eduWellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research that are open to graduating seniors and Wellesley alumnae. Two of these awards are open to women graduates of any American institution. Awards are usually made to applicants currently enrolled in or applying to graduate school for the following year.

World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
web.worldbank.orgOffers various scholarships, including the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, for students who are citizens of countries other than the US. Potential to be used for GSD’s MUP program.

Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architectural Scholarship Fund
www.zgf.comApplicants pursuing a Master’s Degree in Architecture are eligible for this scholarship. The Scholarship consists of a $10,000 stipend and the opportunity to intern at Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP. Please visit their website for scholarship application and information.

Source : https://www.gse.harvard.edu/financialaid/international