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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 of 21 or more days.
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.