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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
3-4 week academic and cultural programs in the UK
Countries
United Kingdom
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen
- Two+ undergraduate years remaining
- GPA of 3.6 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
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
- Freeman-ASIA Scholarship - Funds $3,000 - $7,000 for programs of 8+ weeks in select Asian countries
- 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.