International Scholarship and Fellowship Search

RIT students applying to the Mediterranean Diet in Greece summer program through Perrotis College are eligible for RIT scholarship funding. Students with completed applications in the RIT Compass (including scholarship essay) for the Mediterranean Diet in Greece program will automatically be considered for this scholarship. No additional application is required and students will be informed of scholarship decisions shortly after program application deadlines. Email global@rit.edu with questions about the scholarship.

The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers six to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research on non-US or U.S. Indigenous cultures and societies. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $23,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research.

The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program trains emerging leaders in the fight to end hunger worldwide. It is a unique two-year program that combines field and policy work. Leland Fellows will be matched with a host organization around the world- an NGO, agency, foundation, or private sector entity that works to build food and nutrition security.

The Japanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho or MEXT) sponsors the Monbukagakusho Scholarship to enable foreign students from around the world to earn undergraduate degrees, study Japanese language and culture at the undergraduate level, train in Japanese specialized training colleges, and research a broad range of topics at the graduate level in Japanese universities. Offers four different types of scholarships, for different education levels and fields of study.

The Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship provides support to students in the visual and fine arts, including art history, conservation, studio art and photography, for travel and living expenses outside the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii in accordance with a program of study or other activities approved by the fellowship selection committee. Must be an NTID or cross-registered NTID-RIT student to apply.

The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. The award funds projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology, in fields related to the ocean, land, wildlife, human history and cultures, and human ingenuity.

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) annually awards scholarships to outstanding students with Italian-American heritage in the summer for use during the following academic year.

The NSLS Foundation Scholarship and Awards Program supports members for their desire to make a difference, leadership growth, service, member excellence, and financial need. As a member of NSLS, you can apply for a variety of scholarships or grants.

NIAS Individual Fellowships are awarded to senior scholars to carry out advanced research in the humanities and the social sciences. Fellows have at least three years of post-PhD degree academic experience and have already made a considerable contribution to their field. Each year, NIAS awards around 30 fellows with a NIAS Individual Fellowship. This Fellowship allows scholars to come to Amsterdam and become a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary collaborative learning community where one can challenge boundaries, explore detours and get new perspectives.

Fueled by a common belief that in order to change the world you need to experience it, EF College Study and The Forum on Education Abroad have created a first-of-its-kind, high-impact student scholarship program, in collaboration with EF's educational partner the Nobel Prize Museum. This interdisciplinary program is dedicated to including students from diverse backgrounds, and future leaders from all over the world are invited to apply. Only 10 students will be selected to attend the prestigious program, and all applications are due in early May. During this fully-funded program, the selected students will participate in an online project-based course, travel to Sweden for an international field study, and attend sessions at the Nobel Week Dialogue: a collaborative event that brings some of the world's leading scientists, policy-makers, and thinkers together to explore scientific topics through a global lens. Led by distinguished international faculty-leaders, scholarship recipients will tackle global challenges through action learning projects (ALPs).

The purpose of the scholarships are to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. The aim is to support post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States. By awarding scholarships to American students or researchers, knowledge and understanding will increase,  and it will strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. Every year, up to ten scholarships are offered to American students, based on merit and need.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMERICANS TO STUDY IN NORWAY The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. By supporting post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States, we hope to bring the two countries closer. Through awarding scholarships to American students and researchers, we invest in the growth of knowledge and understanding and it will strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries. Every year, we offer up to ten scholarships to American students, based on merit and need

The NTID-Hayes scholarship is an RIT-administered scholarship that provides funding for Deaf/HOH students and ASL Interpreting majors with high financial need to study abroad. Students who are Deaf/HOH and/or Interpreting majors will automatically be considered for this scholarship when applying for a program in the RIT Study Abroad Compass. No additional application is required and students will be informed of scholarship decisions shortly after program application deadlines. Email global@rit.edu with questions about the scholarship.

The NTID-Murai scholarship is an RIT-administered scholarship that provides funding for Deaf/HOH students and ASL Interpreting majors with high financial need to study abroad. Students who are Deaf/HOH and/or Interpreting majors will automatically be considered for this scholarship when applying for a program in the RIT Study Abroad Compass. No additional application is required and students will be informed of scholarship decisions shortly after program application deadlines. Email global@rit.edu with questions about the scholarship.

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers scholarships for U.S. citizens of Italian descent to study abroad in Italy. Scholarships are available for students studying abroad at the following institutions: American University of Rome and John Cabot University. An Italian language scholarship is also offered for students majoring or minoring in Italian language.

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants a variety of scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree in international locations including the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Europe.

The Peace Corps Volunteer program is often called life-defining by the more than 230,000 Americans who have served. Get the chance to fully integrate into a host country community, where you will live and work on projects ranging from education to business development. The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated change makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals: To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. Service time is 2 years, plus 3 months of training

Each year, Phi Beta Kappa Society awards 1 young American to study and research in France for at least 6 months, in order to improve their knowledge of the French language.

Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members to include (but not be limited to): Graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, travel related to teaching/research/learning, etc.

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty grants are awarded each year.

The purpose of the residence program is to host artists and writers who have a specific project to develop in Paris. This project should preferably be carried out in partnership with a previously specified local institution or other structure, a company, or an artist, in Paris or the surrounding area for artists in the fields of visual or performing arts and for writers as part of a research project.

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. 32 awards are given each year. Rhodes Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead. If applying for this scholarship, you must meet with the RIT Education Abroad & International Fellowships office. Email jenny.sullivan@rit.edu to set up an appointment.

The Career Preparation Resource Fund aids students in completing unpaid domestic or international career-related experiences (co-op/internship). It helps students who would not normally be able to take advantage of an unpaid career-related experience or would have a difficult time doing so. Both BFA undergraduate and MFA graduate students are eligible to apply.

All College of Liberal Arts majors/double majors receive an automatic $500 grant to study abroad. You do not need to apply for the GO Grant. The RIT Education Abroad office will automatically award the scholarship funds once you’ve been accepted and confirmed on your study abroad program. The grant will post to your RIT eServices account in the term you are registered for your study abroad program. The GO Grant can only be used once for a study abroad experience. Email global@rit.edu with any questions about this scholarship.

COLA Travel Fund will support student travel to present original papers at conferences as well as study or research abroad. Contact CLA Associate Dean, LaVerne McQuiller Williams (llmgcj@rit.edu) for more information.

RIT Education Abroad Travel grants supports study abroad on RIT Global Campus, Exchange, Faculty-Led, or International Research programs. You do not need to complete a separate scholarship application for this award. When applying for an eligible program in the RIT Study Abroad Compass, "opt-in" to be considered for the scholarship in the financial aid section of your application. The RIT Education Abroad office will automatically consider any student who opted-in, based on financial need. You will receive notice of your scholarship status shortly after the application deadline for your program. The scholarship will post to your RIT eServices account in the term you are registered for your study abroad program. Email global@rit.edu with any questions about this scholarship.

To encourage study abroad, participation in conferences, and faculty-sponsored research, the Honors Program offers each RIT Honors student a one-time grant of up to $500 (in aggregate, not each). Students can be reimbursed for travel, hotel, conference registration, meals and expenses for materials. To apply, please contact the RIT Honors office.

The scholarship will be awarded to a 2nd (sophomore) or 3rd year (junior) School of Design undergraduate student enrolled in a study abroad experience during Spring, Summer or Fall semester. Eligible students must be in good academic standing and submit a 250-word proposal describing the study abroad experience and the potential impact it will have on their design work. Financial need will be considered, but is not a requirement. Input from School of Design faculty will be considered in the selection process. Email Peter Byrne, School of Design Administrative Chair, for more information, application instructions, and deadlines.

Applications are available on-line. Please note that the qualifications for each scholarship are different, but there is only one common application. Based on your responses to the demographic questions, the application will populate which scholarships you are eligible to apply for. All submissions, however, must include a complete application, an essay, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. Please note that some scholarships require additional materials.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to improving access to electricity, food, healthcare, and economic opportunity for all. Through the Gender Equality Residency, we are seeking to encourage participation from women leaders, and, support a wide range of projects aiming to realize gender equality, building a world where all people can access the resources they need to thrive and exercise the freedom necessary to pursue their dreams. Gender Equality Residency This Residency track is targeted towards applicants who are dedicated to advancing gender equality through initiatives, policymaking, and public advocacy. This residency is available to a wide range of diverse actors such as: Academics advancing research and scholarship on women’s economic justice and rights, gender studies, women’s leadership, etc. Artists and writers disseminating messages about the impact and urgency of gender equality through the medium of their work Policymakers who aim to build governance frameworks, coalitions and more, which will enable action addressing this pressing issue Practitioners, who are working ‘on the ground’ and on the frontlines of this issue in communities globally, and whose work necessitates an environment for deep thinking on approaches and avenues to impact

he Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center has a track record of spurring action and impact to address pressing global challenges. The Foundation is seeking candidates from a broad range of fields, areas of practice and expertise, with diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. The General Open Call Residency is for all practitioners, academics and artists working in any discipline or area of study. Projects can be based on any topic but must demonstrate clear social impact and charitable purpose. This residency is available to a wide range of diverse actors such as: University and think tank-based academics, researchers, professors, and scientists working in any discipline Artists and writers, including but not limited to composers, fiction and non-fiction writers, playwrights, poets, video/filmmakers, dancers, musicians, and visual artists who share in the Foundation’s mission of promoting the well-being of humankind, and produce work that enhances our shared understanding of pressing global or social issues Senior-level policymakers, nonprofit leaders, journalists, private sector leaders and public advocates in a variety of fields and sectors

The fellowship funds master's degrees and professional development at Rotary Peace Centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses. Master’s degree programs Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves. Professional development certificate program During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and across the globe. Fellows complete field studies, and they also design and carry out a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program.

The fellowship is designed to support ethnographic research on currently threatened indigenous peoples, cultures and languages. Its primary aim is to contribute to anthropological knowledge through detailed ethnography.

Grants are available to scholars and other professionally qualified individuals of recognized merit for work toward a doctoral dissertation, for postdoctoral work, or for independent scholarship that relate to Ruth Landes' work (anthropology).

SAI is an RIT study abroad affiliate partner. The purposes of the SAI Faculty Fellows Program are to foster a deeper connection between faculty from affiliate schools and Italian institutions and to provide opportunities to faculty for continuing their research and studies. In addition to pursuing individual research interests, the Faculty Fellow may serve as an occasional guest lecturer in their area of study for the SAI program in Florence or Rome and Milan. Proposed topics should be submitted as part of the application. The fellowship is individually designed, based on the faculty’s needs and interests.

SAI is an RIT study abroad affiliate partner. SAI has provided more than $2 million in financial assistance to students. Many SAI scholarships are paired with volunteering, interning, or professional experience, granting students more opportunities to become involved in the local or study abroad community. Students apply for SAI scholarships through the SAI application portal.

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $30,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. 

Each year many generous alumni and corporate donors contribute funds to dozens of Saunders College of Business scholarships. These donations enable the Saunders College to distribute awards to Saunders College of Business students who have demonstrated strong leadership abilities and who have excelled within their academic programs. Funds can be used to study abroad.

School for Field Studies is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner and offers need-based scholarships for students applying for School for Field Studies programs.

Apply for a one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world. Schwarzman Scholars supports up to 200 Scholars annually from the U.S., China, and around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University — ranked first in Asia as an indispensable base for China’s political, business, and technological leadership. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion — attending lectures, traveling around the region, and developing a better understanding of China.

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is a programme of scholarships offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities and colleges. The scholarships are available to students as part of a wider strategy to promote Scotland as a study destination and showcase Scotland’s higher education offering in international markets.

A variety of awards available for teachers and scholars of the classics.

Sons of Norway provide scholarship opportunities for students to study in Norway

SRISA is an RIT study abroad affiliate partner. The SRISA Scholarship Program provides an invaluable opportunity for prospective SRISA students to study abroad in Florence. The program is designed to assist academically qualified and/or artistically talented students with a certified financial need.

Summer program for American students to intensively study Chinese (Mandarin) and immerse themselves in Taiwanese culture for two months.

The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,100 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French such as Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion.

To support the global competencies and knowledge of engineering students, The Asia Institute offers $1,000 in scholarship funding each year. This scholarship support students seeking to participate in global learning experience in Asia. Scholarship applications on March 1 and must include a student-faculty join submission.

The Cambridge Trust is a major source of funding to scholars at Cambridge and offers a number of scholarships for postgraduate students.

The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars who are Icelandic citizens or permanent residents from universities in Iceland to conduct graduate research or study at universities in the United States.

The purpose of the International Nahum Goldmann Fellowship is to provide a constructive space for young leaders to test questions and assumptions, practice critical leadership skills, and learn about the diversity and shared values across the Jewish world. International Nahum Goldmann Fellowships are unique week long seminars for emerging Jewish leaders between the ages of 25-40 worldwide. The Fellowship brings together Jews of vastly different religious and political affiliations and exposes them to the highest level of Jewish learning, to the myriad challenges facing Jewish communities around the world and to the dynamic responses to these challenges. International Fellowships have been held in Israel, Uruguay, Poland, Croatia, Australia, South Africa, Sweden, India, Brazil, Russia, Germany, U.K.