Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program
Eligibility: International students from select developing countries
Focus: Civil society, health, rural development, economic development, humanitarian assistance
Award: Grants/loans based upon needs of student
Dates: Call for applications opens in January; March deadline
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships
Eligibility: Women/international students
Award: $18,000
Dates: December deadline
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The American-Scandinavian Foundation
Eligibility: Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden
Focus: Postgraduate study in the United States
Award: The number and size of awards varies widely by country
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Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA)
Eligibility: Citizens from select countries
Focus: Civil society, development, public health
Award: Fully funded awards, including living expenses, travel, and health insurance
Dates: July deadline
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College Women's Association of Japan Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility: Japanese Women
Award: ¥3 Million
Dates: November deadline
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COLFUTURO
Eligibility: Citizens of Colombia
Focus: Postgraduate study in the United States and abroad
Award: Scholarships/loans up to $25,000 per year (maximum of two years)
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Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Eligibility: International students; program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country
Focus: Postgraduate study in the United States
Award: Varies widely
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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Eligibility: International students from developing countries; Japanese Nationals
Focus: Economic and social development
Award: Fully funded scholarships
Dates: Call for applications opens in February
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Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Eligibility: Women from select countries
Focus: Development; Women and youth empowerment
Dates: Call for applications opens in September; January deadline
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OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Scholarships
Eligibility: International students from developing countries
Focus: Development
Award: One year, fully funded scholarships
Dates: Call for applications opens in January
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Open Society Foundations
Eligibility: Students worldwide
Award: Variety of grants, scholarships and fellowships available
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Organization of American States (OAS) Regular Program for Academic Scholarships
Eligibility: Students from North and South America
Focus: Social development; sustainable development and the environment
Award: Up to $30,000 per year
Dates: Varies by country
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Organization of American States (OAS) Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
Eligibility: Citizens from Latin American and Caribbean OAS Member States
Award: Interest-free loan up to $15,000
Dates: No deadline
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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Women/international students
Award: Up to $10,000
Dates: March-April deadline
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Russell E. Train Fellowships
Eligibility: International students from select countries; varies by fellowship
Focus: Conservation
Award: Up to $30,000
Dates: March deadline
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Funding for U.S. Study Database
Funding for U.S. Study Online is an extensive database of external scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Loans for International Students
International students are eligible for private loans. Private educational loans depend upon applications sent directly to the lending organizations. Each private lending organization has its own policies governing when the approval can be made, so the best way to check this out would be on the organizations' individual websites. If you are considering loans to finance your studies, you will need to show that you have secured the amount indicated on your VIDOF form minus any scholarships you may have received from the Heller School. As the loan process can be lengthy, you should begin the process as soon as possible. There are U.S. based private loan options, but international students need to have a U.S. or naturalized citizen to co-sign the loan. You can research these loan options at the Federal Student Aid web site. Please note that you would NOT be eligible for the federal loan options, only the private lenders. You may also want to conduct a search for educational loans for international students on the web. Two options are International Student Loan and Global Student Loan Corporation.