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International Scholarships

The prestigious scholarships listed in this section represent opportunities for students who are interested in participating in a program abroad.  Programs below provide funding and some also provide other opportunities such as language acquisition, professional networking, post-graduate employment, and scholar programming.  Eligibility varies by program, but includes opportunities for students in any undergraduate year; though the majority of the programs fund graduate school or post-graduate opportunities.  Explore the individual program pages for more information about eligibility, what makes a strong candidate, and the application process.  Students who are interested in programs in the United States should check the National Scholarships listing.

Churchill Scholarship

Purpose

1 year of graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or science

Countries

United Kingdom – Churchill College, Cambridge University

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • Graduating seniors, grad students, recent alumni
  • GPA of 3.9 or greater

Application Information

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

Purpose

8-10 week summer intensive language program in one of thirteen U.S. Department of State critical languages

Countries

Varies by language

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • At least 18 years old
  • Acceptable mental and physical health
  • Completed 1 or more academic years prior to program participation

Application Information

David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship

Purpose

Up to 1 year of study abroad in global areas deemed critical to U.S. interests

Countries

Countries outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • Undergraduate and grad students

Application Information

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Purpose

To study, conduct research, or teach English in another country

Countries

Worldwide

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • Graduating seniors, grad students, recent alumni
  • Does not have a Ph.D.

Application Information

Fulbright US-UK Summer Institutes

Purpose

3-6 week academic and cultural programs in the UK

Countries

United Kingdom

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • Two+ undergraduate years remaining
  • GPA of 3.7 or greater

Application Information

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Purpose

1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge University

Countries

United Kingdom – Cambridge University

Eligibility

  • Citizens outside the U.K.

Application Information

Marshall Scholarship

Purpose

1-3 years of graduate study at any British university

Countries

United Kingdom

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • Graduating seniors, grad students, recent alumni
  • GPA of 3.7 or greater

Application Information

George J. Mitchell Scholarship

Purpose

1 year of graduate study in Ireland

Countries

Ireland

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • Graduating seniors, grad students, recent alumni
  • Less than 30 years old

Application Information

Rhodes Scholarship

Purpose

2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford University

Countries

United Kingdom – Oxford University

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent residents, DACA recipients, or from select regions for international applicants
  • Graduating seniors, grad students, recent alumni

Application Information

Schwarzman Scholarship

Purpose

1 year of graduate studies in Public Policy, Business, and Economics, or International Relations

Countries

China – Tsinghua University, Beijing

Eligibility

  • Citizens of any country
  • Graduating seniors and recent alumni
  • 18-28 years old

Application Information

Other International Prestigious Scholarships

  • Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship - Up to $5,000 for federal Pell grant recipients to participate in an undergraduate study abroad program.
  • DAAD Rise Scholarship – Full-funding for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to conduct STEM research in Germany during the summer
  • Luce Scholars - Provides stipends, language training, and professional placement in Asia for one post-graduate year.
  • Kanders Churchill Scholarship - Full funding to attend the Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Cambridge for applicants who have (or will attain in the upcoming year) a bachelor’s in science, mathematics, or engineering.
  • Yenching Scholarship -1 year of humanities or social science graduate studies at Peking University, Beijing.