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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) A*STAR  Graduate Academy offers and awards scholarships and fellowships to young aspiring scientific talent at top global universities to enable them to pursue their passion in science and to prepare for a rewarding R&D career. Since 2001, A*STAR has supported and nurtured a pipeline of more than 1300 local PhD talent, ensuring a sustainable flow of capable and committed PhD students and early-career researchers at public research institutes, industry and universities, as part of Singapore's efforts to strengthen the growing community of scientific talent in Singapore.

Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Graduate Scholarships The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) provides several scholarships to outstanding students who are pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management / policy / law, and sustainability.

Aker Scholarship The Aker Scholarship is for Norwegian students pursuing an advanced degree in all disciplines.  Scholarships are limited to students pursuing degrees at Caltech, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the National University of Singapore.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship AG Bell offers several scholarship for full-time students who have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range, use listening and spoken language, and who are pursuing a bachelors, masters or doctorate (not law or public policy) degree at an accredited mainstream college or university.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation Grants Grants are open to all geology graduate students.  Grants are based on merit, and in part, on the financial needs of the applicant. Although the focus of the program is the support of qualified candidates for Masters or equivalent degrees, qualified doctoral candidates are also encouraged to apply.

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) - Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Completion The Mellon/ACLS supports a year of research and writing to help advanced graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences  in the last year of PhD dissertation writing. The program encourages timely completion of the PhD. Applicants must be prepared to complete their dissertations within the period of their fellowship tenure.

American Council of the Blind Scholarship For blind individuals who plan to attend or are attending college, graduate school or vocational training.

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships The AFB offers the Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences.  The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship offers one scholarship of $500 to a full-time graduate student.

American Geophysical Union (AGU) - Horton Research Grant in Hydrological Sciences Grants are awarded each year in support of Ph.D. candidates in hydrology or water resources research.

American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship AHA's predoctoral fellowship helps students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research by providing research assistance and training.  Proposals are encouraged from all basic science disiplines, bioengineering or biotechnology, public health, behavioral, epidemiological and community and clinical investigations that bear on cardiovascular and stroke problems.

American Society for Microbiology (ASM) - Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship The goal of the fellowship is to increase the number of underrepresented groups completing doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences. The ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship is aimed at highly competitive graduate students who are enrolled in a Ph.D. program and who have completed their graduate course work in the microbiological sciences. The fellowship encourages students to continue and complete their research project in the microbiological sciences.

American Water Works Association (AWWA) The AWWA offers scholarships for graduate students conducting research in the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

Argonne National Laboratory - Graduate Student Programs Argonne National Laboratory offers several opportunities for qualified graduate students who are engaged in work related to Argonne Programs.

Autism Speaks - Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships Autism Speaks supports global biomedical research into the diagnosis, causes, prevention and treatment of autism.  Autism Speaks invites applications from predoctoral students interested in pursuing careers in autism research. 

Candidates must be an enrolled student in a program leading to a research doctorate such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a combined degree such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department of an accredited university or health/medical institution.  The selected pre-doctoral fellow must spend at least 80% of his/her professional time engaged exclusively in their Autism Speaks' autism research related activities for the duration of the award, and cannot simultaneously hold another named fellowship award during the support period. International applications are encouraged.

Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects between French and American research teams. The Chateaubriand Fellowship supports PhD students registered in an American university who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in a French laboratory.

This fellowship is offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in Washington in partnership with American universities and French research organizations such as Inserm and Inria. It is a partner of the National Science Foundation's GROW program .

Christine H. Eide Memorial Scholarship Award For full-time graduate or undergraduate students who are legally blind and who are entering or attending an accredited college or university.

Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)/Proquest Distinguished Dissertation Award Sponsored jointly by CGS and ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, a Division of ProQuest Information and Learning, and first presented in 1981, these awards are made annually to individuals who, in the opinion of the award committee, have completed dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to the discipline. 

Two awards are given annually in two different broad areas (biological sciences; social sciences; mathematics, physical sciences and engineering; and humanities and fine arts). Individuals must be nominated for these awards by a member institution.

Epilepsy Foundation of America - Research Training Fellowships The Epilepsy Foundation supports a series of grants and fellowships to advance the understanding of epilepsy that will lead to better treatment, more effective prevention, and ultimately to a cure. Funding is available to researchers at all professional levels including students, junior investigators and established investigators.

Facebook Graduate Fellowship Program Facebook offers fellowships to graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering, and related fields.

Fermilab Graduate Student Research Program in Theoretical Physics The Fermilab Graduate Student Research Program in Theoretical Physics is intended for graduate students at U.S. universities who are in the research phase of graduate study in theoretical particle physics or theoretical astrophysics.  Positions in this program will last for one year (12 months), generally starting in the Fall.  Graduate students in the Graduate Student Research Program will remain matriculated at their home universities but be in residence at Fermilab.

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students The Fulbright Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master's degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.  Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.  See the Fulbright website for country specific information. 

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Google has partnered with Lime Connect , a nonprofit organization that supports students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers, to help university students with disabilities work toward their academic goals in the field of computer science.

Google US/Canada PhD Fellowship The Google U.S./Canada PhD Student Fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related disciplines.  Applicants must be nominated by their department and forwarded to the Graduate Studies Office for review.  Two finalists will then be forwarded to Google for consideration in the national competition.

The Grass Foundation Fellowship Program Grass Fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory  (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA, support investigator-designed, independent research projects by scientists early in their career. Early investigators (late stage predoctoral trainees and beyond) are eligible to apply. This includes applicants with prior experience at MBL or with the Grass Foundation (MBL course alumni are encouraged to apply). Priority is given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a research career. Please see FAQ page on website or contact the Program Coordinator  for more information. International Fellows (i.e., not US citizens or resident aliens) must hold a valid visa (J-1, H-1B, F1 or F1-OPT) for the entire duration of the fellowship.

HENAAC Scholars Program All science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors qualify for the HENAAC scholarships.  Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community.

HHMI International Student Research Fellowships This fellowship program supports outstanding international predoctoral students studying in the United States who are ineligible for fellowships or training grants through U.S. federal agencies. Participation is by invitation only. Nominated students must be in their second or third year of study to apply for the fellowship. To activate the fellowship, students must be in the third or fourth year of a PhD program at one of the designated institutions. Students in the first, second, or fifth year of their PhD programs cannot activate the fellowship. In no case will support be provided past year five of a PhD program.

Students invited to participate in this program are eligible for a fellowship to support years three, four, and five of a PhD program. Eligible fields of study include biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, engineering, and plant biology—as well as interdisciplinary research. 

IBM Ph.D. Fellowship The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines and areas of study. These include: computer science and engineering (including cyber security, cloud, and mobile computing), electrical and mechanical engineering, physical sciences (including chemistry, material sciences, and physics),  mathematical sciences (including analytics of massive scale data with uncertainty, operations research, and optimization), public sector and business sciences (including urban policy and analytics, social technologies, learning systems and cognitive computing), and Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME).

Indo-US Science and Technology Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Provides unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from the United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes, and private R&D laboratories in India. Objective of the internships are to provide students exposure to Indian S&T milieu, gain practical skills and develop collaborative networks. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions.

Intel PhD Fellowship Program The Intel PhD Fellowship Program awards fellowships to exceptional PhD candidates pursuing leading-edge innovation in fields related to Intel's business and research interests.

Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust The Josephine De Karman Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore Von Karman, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951.  The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor Von Karman's high standards. 

DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States.  Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation within two years and undergraduates entering their senior year are eligible for consideration.  Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration.  Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. 

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) Scholarship This program was established in 1974 to support talented young students in social sciences, natural sciences, computer science, and information technology-related fields. The program enables the students to pursue and successfully complete their doctorates at leading overseas research universities.

Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities (LASPAU) Laspau administers a part of the Fulbright Program which provides grants to individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean for graduate study in the United States.  Grants are awarded for Master's and PhD programs in a variety of fields of study.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Livermore Graduate Scholar Program The Livermore Graduate Scholar Program (LGSP) and its predecessor programs have played a critical role for many years  in helping to recruit new scientific and engineering talent to Lawrence  Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Top Ph.D. students are granted appointments of up to four years to conduct research of interest to the Laboratory while completing their thesis.

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology Fellowship Resident fellowships for the duration of a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 9 months are offered in support of research projects in science, engineering, and technology; in the history of science, engineering and technology; or in interdisciplinary topics that link science or technology to the broader culture.

Recipients of fellowships are expected to work full time on their research projects while at the Library, to engage with other resident scholars, and to offer a presentation on their work to the general public. 

Link Foundation - Energy Fellowships In an effort to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energy, the Link Foundation invites applications for 2-year fellowships for students working toward a Ph.D. degree.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) - Graduate Research Assistantship The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program is a year-round educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while they are pursuing a graduate degree. In some cases, students can arrange to conduct master's or doctoral thesis research at the Laboratory.

Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Microsoft Research is committed to advancing the state of computer science. Our fellowship program provides financial support for students and early-career faculty, allowing them to focus on their research. Fellowships build lasting relationships between Microsoft Research and academic institutions.  Applicants must be nominated by their department and forwarded to the Graduate Studies Office for review.  Finalists will then be forwarded to Microsoft for consideration in the national competition.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) NASA is seeking fellowship proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines.  The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals.  Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities. 

National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) - Soffen Grants for Travel to Conferences The travel grants are awarded to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields (astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, engineering, etc.) to attend a meeting at which they will present their research. Students of all nationalities are welcome to apply; however, applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution of higher learning in the United States.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship For students residing in the United States who are legally blind in both eyes and who plan to pursue a full-time degree program at a U.S. college or university.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. Proposals must fall within the scope of any of the clusters in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) or the Behavioral Systems Cluster in the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS). These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research for improvement beyond the already existing project. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Scholarships The Alexander Graham  Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (CGS D) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (PGS D) provide  financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in a doctoral program in  the natural sciences or engineering.  NSERC encourages interested and qualified Aboriginal  students to apply.

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowships in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science The QInF program is open to teams of two students from a preselected variety of top US based and international schools. Students are encouraged to apply and submit a proposal on any innovative idea of their choice. Qualcomm Research's top engineers carefully review submitted proposals and select the QInF finalists, who are then invited to present their proposals to a panel of executive judges. Winning students earn a one year fellowship and are mentored by our engineers to facilitate the success of the proposed research.

Roberto Rocca Education Program Fellowship The Roberto Rocca Fellowship provides Ph.D. support for exceptional university graduates from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Romania, and Venezuela in specific fields of study that include, but are not limited to, Materials Science, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering.

Scholarships for Undocumented Students The Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) maintain a list of scholarships and fellowships available for immigrant students attending graduate and professional schools.  

Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) Foundation Scholarships SEG Foundation Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. The SEG Foundation offers a range of different scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to tuition, books, and fees. 

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation Dissertation Scholarships Merit-based scholarships awarded to doctoral candidates, who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics and have completed All But Dissertation.

Symantec Graduate Fellowship Program Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs (SRL) Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. students. Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on innovative research projects in areas related to Symantec's businesses such as security, data mining, storage, backup, machine learning, virtualization, cloud computing, big data infrastructure, etc.  

Taiwan/Caltech Ministry of Education Fellowship The Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan and Caltech jointly administer Taiwan-Caltech Graduate Scholarships to support new graduate students from Taiwan of outstanding talents who are pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Caltech. Scholarships are tenable in all fields of study. Applicants should be ROC citizens preferably residing in Taiwan, although those currently studying outside Taiwan are not excluded. Applicants must gain admission to Caltech and are subject to Caltech's standard procedures and requirements. Each scholarship will normally be of three (3) years' duration and will cover stipend, tuition and mandatory fees. Applicants must apply directly to MOE using the application portal by the posted deadline.

The Whitaker Foundation The Whitaker International Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) overseas to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their careers within the field.  The goal of the program is to assist the development of professional leaders who are not only superb scientists, but who also will advance the profession through an international outlook. Along with supporting grant projects in an academic setting, the Whitaker International Program encourages grantees to engage in policy work and propose projects in an industry setting.

Woods Hold Oceanographic Institution - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (GFD) Fellowship Graduate students and researchers from a variety of fields who share a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids share an intense ten-week research experience, and vigorous discussions of concepts that span different disciplines. Fellows pursue a research project under the supervision of the staff and present a lecture and a written report for a proceedings volume. Fellows are expected to be in residence for the full ten weeks of the program.

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American Association for University Women – International Fellowships http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/international-fellowships-application/ International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by September 30, 2013, and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. Recipients return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, and sciences.

Application due December 1 st .

American Scandinavian Foundation http://www.amscan.org/study_scandinavia_details.html

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Awards are made in all fields. Applicants must have a well-defined research, study or creative arts project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents and have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia. Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application. First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered

Application due November 1 st .

Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Japan Scholarship Program http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main For citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation http://www.bibsocamer.org/fellows.htm

Several fellowships available, all of which support bibliographical inquiry and research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Eligible topics may concentrate on books and documents in any field, but should focus on the book or manuscript (the physical object) as historical evidence.

Applications due December 15 th .

National Academies Fellowships http://www.nationalacademies.org/grantprograms/index.html

The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council offer several fellowships in science, engineering, and medicine. Information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines is available on specific programs’ websites. The Fellowships Office (FO) of the National Academies administers predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior fellowship awards on behalf of government and private/foundation sponsors; these fellowship awards play an important role in the career development of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and scholars for the academic, federal, industrial and international workforce. Current opportunities can be found on the above listed website.

Deadlines vary.

Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/policyfellows/index.htm

This fellowship is designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the analysis that informs the creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology and government.

Applications are due the fall before the session begins.

International Dissertation Field Research Fellowships http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/

The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine 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 topics. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually.

Applications due November 5 th .

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/

The Foundation’s  Dissertation Fellowship  is for up to $25,000 for advanced doctoral students who are completing dissertations that inform the Foundation’s mission: advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate superior academic achievement, have successfully defended their dissertation proposals, and be enrolled full-time in a US graduate degree program.

Application deadline is February 4 th .

Josephine de Karman Scholarships http://www.dekarman.org/

$16,000 scholarship to support either the final year of study for juniors or for Ph.D. candidates with ABD status. DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States.  Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation by June 2015 and undergraduates entering their senior year (will receive bachelors degree in June 2015) are eligible for consideration .  Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration.  Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities.

Application due January 31 st .

Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/fellowship-awards

Candidates for the doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United States are eligible.

8 New Graduate Fellowships for International Students to the U.S.

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Are you an international student looking to get research experience or a graduate degree in the United States? These new fellowships would give you the opportunity to do that! The programs span a variety of fields from law, technology, medicine, the performing arts, and more. You could do research using the collections at the University of Texas at Austin, get a Master of Laws from Georgetown, or study international development at the University of Chicago. If one of these catches your eye, be sure to bookmark it to your ProFellow account!

Consortium Research Fellowships

The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine offers Research Fellowships, nine-month Dissertation Fellowships, NEH Postdoctoral Fellowships, and Fellowships-in-Residence for scholars in the history of science, technology or medicine who would like to use the collections at two or more institutions in the Consortium. Dissertation and Postdoctoral Fellows use offices in the Consortium’s facility in Center City Philadelphia and have access to events and activities throughout Philadelphia’s academic and cultural communities. Stipends vary by fellowship and additional travel stipends are available for scholars from India, Brazil and South Africa.

Harry Ransom Center Research Fellowships

The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin will award 10 dissertation fellowships and up to 50 postdoctoral fellowships for projects that require the substantial on-site use of its collections. The collections support research in all areas of the humanities, including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history. There are 1 to 3-month fellowships for independent and postdoctoral scholars, travel stipends for short-term visits and dissertation fellowships available at the center. Applicants from any nation are eligible and visa support will be given to international applicants.

Horowitz Foundation Grants for Social Policy

The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy supports emerging scholars as they work on projects that address contemporary issues in the social sciences. The foundation supports projects with a social policy application on either a global or local level. Grants are worth a total of $7,500; $5,000 is awarded initially and $2,500 upon completion of the project. Applicants must be current PhD candidates who are working on a department-approved dissertation. Applicants can be from any country and any university in the world. US citizenship or residency is not required.

Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program

The LAWA Fellowship program brings women’s human rights lawyers from Africa to Washington, DC, for a 14-month course of study to earn a Master of Laws degree at Georgetown University. After the course, fellows will return to their own countries to advocate for women’s rights and put their training into action. After fellows earn their degree they will work with various public interest organizations in the DC area to learn different advocacy strategies and brainstorm ways to implement similar programs when they return home. Applicants from any country in Africa are invited to apply.

Obama Foundation Scholars Program

The Obama Foundation and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy share a goal of ensuring that talented young people from around the world have the opportunity to earn a Master of Arts degree in International Development and Policy (MAIDP) and make a difference in their communities. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program offers an extraordinary scholarship that covers tuition and expenses and provides a living stipend, funding for books and course materials, medical insurance, housing, and opportunities to experience unique out-of-the-classroom programming. Any travel costs will also be fully covered.

PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries

The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute in the Global South. The general purpose of the fellowship programme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries. The fellowship is for up to 4 years and includes full tuition and a monthly living stipend plus other benefits including insurance and visa expenses.

University Innovation Fellows Program

The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) program empowers students around the world to become agents of change in higher education. Fellows create opportunities that help their peers unlock their creative potential and develop the design-centered mindset required to take on complex challenges in today’s world. Students of all majors and academic levels – from freshmen to PhDs – who want to shape the future of education are encouraged to apply. Students go through an experiential 6-week online training program, receive year-round mentorship and attend a networking conference in Silicon Valley.

Watson Institute Fellowships

The Watson Institute, a unique higher education program for social entrepreneurs, offers five full-ride fellowships each semester that include full tuition and housing. The Enlight China Fellowship is for applicants from greater China, including Taiwan and Hong Kong; the Enlight Women’s Fellowship is for applicants working to increase access and quality of education for women and girls; the Luff Peace Fellowship is for applicants working to promote peace globally; the Lakota Fellowship is for Lakota youth applicants; and the Middle East Fellowship if for applicants from the Middle East or of Middle Eastern descent. Fellowships are available for beginning in both the fall and spring semesters.

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20 Great PhD Scholarships for International Students

  • Published March 10, 2024
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Getting your PhD can be expensive, especially for international students. Scholarships specific to international PhD students can help ease the financial burden. The United States is home to many top-notch colleges and universities. This makes the U.S. a popular choice for those seeking to earn a PhD. However , education in the U.S. is not cheap. And it tends to be even more expensive for international students. There are many ways to mitigate the costs, however. Third-party PhD scholarships are one of those ways.

The PhD is the highest possible degree you can achieve, known as a terminal degree. Graduates are recognized as experts in their field. PhD students can expect careers in:

  • administration
  • supervision
  • higher education

Since doctoral studies are rigorous, it’s difficult to work full-time and earn a salary. International students also have the challenge of currency changes and traveling expenses. Scholarships, grants, and fellowships provide free aid to make a doctorate more attainable. If you’re studying in the United States, consider these 20 great PhD scholarships for international students .

PhD Scholarships in USA for International Students

1. aauw international fellowships.

Deadline: December 1st

The American Association of University Women international fellowships are available to female graduate students. The $18,000-$30,000 fellowships can go a long way to paying for an expensive PhD program. The fellowships have been awarded to students from over 140 different nations. To be eligible, women must have a bachelor’s degree. They may not hold U.S. citizenship. They must be engaged in full-time study or research. They must also be proficient in English and have an outstanding academic record. Finally, candidates must intend to return to their home countries after they finish their studies .

AAUW International Fellowships 1111 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 785-7700 [email protected] Scholarship Link

2. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships

Deadline: March 31st

The Aga Khan Foundation provides scholarships to international students from:

  • the Middle East

Not all countries in all those regions are included, though. Check the website for details. Applicants must be under 30 years old. They must demonstrate financial need. And they must be admitted into a reputable program of study. A history of academic excellence is also a must.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships 1825 K Street NW Suite 901 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 293-2537 [email protected] Scholarship Link

3. American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships

Deadline: February 15th

The American-Scandinavian Foundation grants one-year fellowships for up to $23,000 to Scandinavians. Students must be Scandinavian citizens undertaking master’s or PhD programs in the United States . Qualified candidates must legally reside in:

The also must have at least basic proficiency in the English language. For consideration, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. Also required are:

  • undergraduate transcripts
  • a CV or resume
  • a biographical essay

American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships 58 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 (212) 779-3587 [email protected] Scholarship Link

4. Asian Cultural Council Fellowship Program

Deadline: November 1st

The Asian Cultural Council Fellowship Program provides financial support to Asian graduate students. Most Asian countries are included . Check the website for more details. Eligible recipients must be pursuing a master’s or PhD in the visual arts or humanities. Submitting a professional portfolio of at least 15 work samples is required .

Asian Cultural Council Fellowship Program 6 West 48th Street 12th Floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 843-0403 [email protected] Scholarship Link

5. Campbell Fellowships for Transformative Research

Deadline: November 7th

The Campbell Fellowships for Transformative Research offer a $4,500 per month stipend for selected candidates . These scholarships go to women who are researching the circumstances of women in global developing nations . The most commonly awarded areas of study are:

  • anthropology
  • political science

Also among preferred fields are:

The scholarship is available to any female international PhD student enrolled in a U.S. graduate school . English Fluency is required .

Campbell Fellowships for Transformative Research 660 Garcia Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 954-7200 [email protected] Scholarship Link

6. East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

The East-West Center’s Graduate Degree Fellowship provides 24 months of full tuition funding. This is available to advanced students from Asia and the Pacific. This includes Russia. Students must be earning a master’s or PhD degree at the University of Hawaii. Eligible applicants must:

  • be enrolling at UH full-time
  • pass the TOEFL or IELTS exam
  • fulfill the J-1 visa requirements
  • submit two letters of reference

Chosen fellows are expected to complete at least 90 hours of community service and file monthly reports .

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship 1601 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96848 (808) 944-7111 [email protected] Scholarship Link

7. Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowship

The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowship is sponsored by the Leakey Foundation. The foundation awards $15,000 every year to students from developing countries. These students must have been accepted into accredited MA or PhD programs in the United States. Eligible are students studying:

  • paleoanthropology
  • primatology
  • related majors

Students must intend to return to their home country upon graduation.

Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowship 1003B O’Reilly Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129 (415) 561-4646 [email protected] Scholarship Link

8. Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Deadline: October 15th

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State. The program awards up to 1,800 doctoral scholarships for international students in the U.S. each year. Qualified candidates must possess a first, or upper second, class honors bachelor’s degree. They must:

  • accepted at an accredited graduate school
  • display academic merit
  • pass the GRE or GMAT exam
  • attach a curriculum vitae

Fulbright fellows must return to their home country for at least two years after funding.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program 530 Bush St. Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 362-6520 [email protected] Scholarship Link

9. HHMI International Student Research Fellowships

Deadline: February 11th

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute offers significant fellowships to international students. The $43,000 International Student Research Fellowships are available to international predoctoral students. These students must be studying at an accredited American institution. Eligible candidates must be entering their third, fourth, or fifth year of PhD study. Eligible are students in these majors:

  • plant biology
  • biomedical engineering
  • computer science

Nominees must show exceptional talent and innovation in research for the biomedical sciences.

HHMI International Student Research Fellowships 4000 Jones Bridge Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 215-8977 [email protected] Scholarship Link

10. IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program

Deadline: October 27th

The IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program is a competitive program. It attracts exceptional doctoral students from around the globe. Students in these majors are eligible:

  • electrical engineering
  • cyber security
  • data analytics
  • material sciences

Candidates must have completed at least one year of their PhD programs. They must reside in any nation except U.S. embargoed countries. And they must meet visa requirements.

IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program 1 New Orchard Road Armonk, NY 10504 (914) 499-1900 [email protected] Scholarship Link

11. Japan-IMF Scholarship for Advanced Studies

Deadline: January 31st

The Japan-IMF Scholarship for Advanced Studies is funded by the International Monetary Fund. It is a two-year financial aid program offered to Japanese citizens enrolled in a PhD program. Eligible programs include:

  • macroeconomics
  • international economics
  • econometrics
  • international trade

Eligible applicants must be entering the first, second, or third year of the PhD program. They must be under 34 years old. Scholars receive full-time tuition coverage at a U.S. university. This also includes:

  • medical insurance
  • textbook allowance
  • paid summer internship.

Japan-IMF Scholarship for Advanced Studies 700 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20431 (202) 623-7000 [email protected] Scholarship Link

12. Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust

The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by her brother. The trust provides $22,000 every year to eight PhD students. These students must be studying at an accredited university in the United States. Students in the humanities are given special consideration. Applicants should submit:

  • letters of recommendation
  • published articles
  • dissertation research
  • transcripts

Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust P.O. Box 3389 San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 592-0607 [email protected] Scholarship Link

13. Kala Singh Memorial Scholarships

Deadline: May 22nd

The Kala Singh Memorial Scholarships were established in memory of 36-year old Kala Singh . Singh died in an attempted plane hijacking in Pakistan. He was an accomplished audiologist. The $5,000 scholarships are administered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation. Three scholarships are awarded every year. The scholarships go to students in full-time graduate programs in communication sciences & disorders. Applicants should submit:

  • a letter of acceptance
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Kala Singh Memorial Scholarships 2200 Research Blvd. Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 296-8703 [email protected] Scholarship Link

14. Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study

Ranging from $7,650 to $25,500, the Kosciuszko Foundation’s Fellowships for Advanced Study are available to Polish citizens . They must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. in a PhD or post-doctoral program. Eligible applicants must:

  • be permanent residents of Poland
  • already hold a master’s degree
  • be proficient in the English language
  • pass an interview in Warsaw
  • submit three letters of reference 
  • submit a 500-word essay outlining their study plans .

Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowship for Advanced Study 15 East 65th Street New York, NY 10065 (212) 734-2130 [email protected] Scholarship Link

15. Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund

Deadline: January 16th

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund has been maintained by the World Bank Family Network since 1981 . The fund awards 24 annual PhD scholarships for students from developing countries. These women will study in one of these:

  • South Africa

Applicants must:

  • exhibit financial need
  • be at least 25 years old
  • enroll at an accredited institution full-time 
  • display satisfactory academic merit

Recipients must be committed to returning to their home country and empowering women and girls .

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund 1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433 [email protected] Scholarship Link

16. NCITD International Trade Scholarships

Deadline: May 31st

The National Council on International Trade Development awards scholarships to select international students. These $1,000 awards are for PhD students studying subjects related to global trade. Eligible are subjects like:

  • international affairs
  • international business
  • international relations

In order to qualify, applicants must:

  • attend a U.S. university
  • be NCITD members
  • have a 3.0 GPA
  • provide two letters of recommendation
  • write a 2,500 word personal narrative

NCITD International Trade Scholarships 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 804 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 872-9280 [email protected] Scholarship Link

17. PEO International Peace Scholarships

Deadline: March 1st

The PEO International Peace Scholarships provide a maximum of $10,000 each year to select women . Candidates must hail from other nations. They must also plan to earn a master’s or doctoral degree in the United States or Canada. Eligibility requires that applicants:

  • be enrolled full-time at an accredited college
  • not hold U.S. citizenship
  • have a full year of coursework remaining
  • apply before starting their dissertation research

Scholarships can be applied to:

  • living expenses

PEO International Peace Scholarships 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 (515) 255-3153 [email protected] Scholarship Link

18. Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship

Deadline: February 5th

The Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship was created to honor the former Prime Minister of Australia . The annual scholarship of $60,000 is awarded to Australian college students pursuing a PhD, EdD, or ScD at Harvard University . Applicants must:

  • possess leadership qualities
  • display high academic achievement
  • demonstrate financial need
  • intend to return to Australia after graduation

Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship 48 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-1581 [email protected] Scholarship Link

19. Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Awards

Deadline: November 13th

Every year, the Schlumberger Foundation selects 155 women from developing countries for the Faculty for the Future Awards . The award is designed to finance their doctoral degree or post-doctoral research in the United States. Eligible female candidates must be admitted at an accredited host university with an approved major . Qualifying majors include:

  • physical sciences
  • chemical engineering
  • mechanical engineering

Recipients must commit to teaching at university in their home countries after graduation.

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Awards 300 Schlumberger Drive Sugar Land, TX 77478 (713) 375-3494 Scholarship Link

20. William and Flora Hewlett Dissertation Fellowship

Deadline: April 1st

The Institute for International Education administers the William and Flora Hewlett Dissertation Fellowship. This fellowship is worth $20,000 over two years. Public health is a major focus of this fellowship. It is available only to students who aren’t U.S. citizens. Candidates are eligible as they begin their dissertation research. Eligible topics include:

  • epidemiology
  • public health
  • social justice

Applicants should submit:

  • a current CV
  • statement of intent
  • budget plan
  • personal essay

William and Flora Hewlett Dissertation Fellowship 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 (212) 984-5342 [email protected] Scholarship Link

Can I get health insurance as an international college student?

Health insurance is a major concern for higher education students in the United States. Most colleges provide some form of health insurance through the university. Some colleges extend employee health insurance to PhD students who teach. Joining the faculty is one of the best ways to get health insurance. If that’s not an option, there should be other ways to acquire affordable health insurance. Research assistantships can also provide insurance.

What colleges have the most international students?

What majors are popular with students of other nationalities.

  • aerospace engineering
  • petroleum engineering
  • environmental engineering.
  • social sciences
  • biological sciences
  • data science,
  • fine and applied arts .

Psychology, including clinical psychology, and developmental psychology are also popular.

What is the best way to find financial aid for my degree?

While the scholarships we featured here are outstanding, there are many other scholarships out there. Check with any organizations you’re part of. They include:

  • a religious organization
  • a political organization
  • a corporation

Many offer financial aid opportunities. Additionally, if you are already a student, see if there are any programs in the U.S. that have a partnership with your school. With this article we tried to focus on generally available third party scholarships. Many colleges have specific financial aid only for students at their school. You should check with all the colleges you are interested in, especially those with high percentages of foreign students.

Check with your professional organization, if you have one, for scholarships available through your organization. They may also know of very niche scholarships that you might qualify for. The scholarships we featured here are mostly available through U.S. and international organizations. If you live in a developing country, your government may have scholarships designed to help future leaders study abroad. Regardless of your country’s economic development status, you should check with your government if your field is rare or has a shortage. Governments will often use scholarships as incentives to get people to major in sectors short on labor.

Another thing to keep in mind is that PhD fellowships and scholarships can be incredibly granular. Sometimes requirements become so narrow as to specify specific research topics, like artificial intelligence or human origins, to name a couple we’ve seen researching this article. Keep in mind that a great research proposal can go a long way toward securing you grants and fellowships.

Is it feasible for the average person to study abroad?

It’s easier and more common for graduate students to study abroad. This is because graduate students tend to either have more money, or their programs are shorter than those of undergraduate students. Whether or not it’s a good option for you to study abroad will depend on several factors.

First and foremost is money. It’s just more expensive to study abroad than it is at home. Even if you earn full scholarships or fellowships, it can still be financially taxing to study abroad.

You also have to be careful about your visa. Student visas might limit your ability to work and pay for living expenses while studying abroad. While the international scholarships we feature here are incredible, they are the best of the best and competition is fierce.

The ongoing public health crisis isn’t helping people who want to study abroad either.

So there are many challenges if you want to earn your PhD degree in another country. However, if you really feel your best choice is to study abroad, and you can get the aid you need to make it happen, it can be the experience of a lifetime and great for your career.

And here’s a tip. If you want the best weather, pick a California school.

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The  Medical Research Fellowship Program  (MRFP) at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) provides international medical graduates with the opportunity to enhance their research and clinical skills, preparing them to be strong candidates when applying for U.S. residency programs in the United States. Since the MRFP launched in 2012,  86% of research fellows have successfully matched into U.S. residency positions after completion of the program.

We are now accepting applications for the next program that begins in May 2024! Please refer to the information below for more details.

The goals of the program include providing opportunities for research fellows to:

  • Develop a rich and longstanding relationship with a GW faculty member
  • Create a network of professional contacts for future support in international medicine
  • Develop critical thinking, analytical, and practical inquiry skills utilizing the latest approaches in U.S. healthcare and medical research
  • Build a foundation for utilizing evidence-based medicine
  • Increase skills in critical appraisal, research design, and understanding of the entire medical research process
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  • Develop personal and group leadership skills necessary for advancement in clinical practice and research
  • Develop strategies for communicating clinical research and medical information in spoken and written English
  • Gain broad public speaking and presentation experience and participate in at least one professional conference in field of interest

Research : Research fellows attend weekly critical appraisal sessions to increase their knowledge of research methods, analyze the latest in medical publications, and publish letters to the editor. Research fellows also participate in individual and group research projects alongside their faculty mentor aiming to present at a national conference and publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

Clinical observation : Research fellows actively and successfully participate as members of a clinical team. While direct, hands-on patient contact is not permitted, the research fellow engages with the team in all other clinical activities. 

One-on-one mentorship : Each research fellow is matched with a GW faculty mentor in their specialty of choice. Research fellows join the faculty mentor and are integrated into the clinical team, which includes faculty, residents, and students. The faculty mentor provides counseling and guidance through weekly meetings.

U.S. residency application preparation : Research fellows are supported by IMP staff and the Program Medical Director who provide residency preparation interviews and review of curriculum vitae and personal statements. Research fellows can obtain detailed and personalized letters of recommendation from GW faculty members when appropriate. 

Professional development : Research fellows attend regular clinical department grand rounds, conferences, and lectures with their team of faculty, residents, and students. Research fellows are key members of the team and fully participate in department activities. 

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Research fellows can participate in the program for a duration of 6 months or 12 months and the recommended start date is in May. Earlier or later start dates are also considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants should submit the following required documents to the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at  [email protected] :

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  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Personal statement (1 page)
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • USMLE Step 1 and 2 score reports (if available)

Contact [email protected]  with any questions or to request additional information about the program fees.

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Top 11 PhD Scholarships in the USA for 2024-25

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Dreaming of getting into doctoral research but worried about the cost? The USA boasts a treasure trove of scholarships waiting to fuel your academic journey. From full funding to program-specific awards, there's a golden ticket out there with your name on it. So, grab your research proposal, and get ready to explore the top 11 PhD scholarships in the USA for 2024-25! 

1. Yale University Scholarships USA

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Program Period: 2 to 5 years

Yale University offers a variety of PhD scholarships in the USA for both domestic and international students. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, financial need, and diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. TOEFL scores must meet the following minimums:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 100
  • Paper-based TOEFL: 600
  • Computer-based TOEFL: 250

2. IELTS scores should be 7 or above, while Pearson Test scores must be 70 or higher.

Scholarship Coverage:

1. Yale University scholarship covers 100% of demonstrated financial need.

2. Parent's income, assets, and finances are considered for scholarship assessment.

3. Scholarship amount ranges from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 annually.

4. Students with parents earning under $65,000 annually pay no tuition, room, or board fees.

2. Fulbright Scholarships

Level of Study: Masters, PhD

Program Period: 12 months

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program facilitates PhD scholarships in the USA from overseas to pursue studies and research at American universities or academic institutions. Scholars from 155 nations worldwide partake in this initiative annually.

1. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, excluding permanent residents. Dual citizens should review specific award criteria.

2. A conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent is mandatory before the grant period commences.

3. In creative and performing arts, four years of professional training suffice. Arts applicants lacking a BA should email to confirm eligibility.

4. Language proficiency matching award requirements is essential for project completion and adaptation to the host country.

5. Holding a J.D. at the time of application is acceptable.

1. Tuition exemption

2. Financial support for living expenses

3. Health insurance for illness and accidents

3. AAUW International Fellowships

Level of Study: Graduate, Postgraduate

Program Period: 1 year

The AAUW International Fellowships, among the most established and expansive global PhD scholarships in the USA, have a rich tradition of aiding women in their pursuit of education. Its dedication to empowering women and fostering international cooperation renders it an unparalleled and invaluable opportunity for its beneficiaries.

1. Former recipients of AAUW national fellowships or grants (excluding local awards or Community Action Grants) are ineligible for International Fellowships.

2. AAUW board members, committees, staff, and interns can't apply for fellowships.

3. Women, including those who identify as women, from any field can apply for International Fellowships at accredited institutions.

4. Must be citizens of countries other than the U.S. or hold nonimmigrant visas if in the U.S. Dual citizens with the U.S. are ineligible.

1. Master’s/first professional degree: $20,000

2. Doctoral: $25,000

3. Postdoctoral: $50,000

The International Fellowship covers:

  • Educational costs
  • Living expenses
  • Childcare for dependents

4. Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Graduate

Aligned with Dr. Anita Borg's vision, this PhD scholarship in the USA was founded to advance women in STEM . It embraces Anita's ideals, encouraging global student engagement in addressing gender equality in technology.

1. Women showcasing outstanding technical abilities and academic achievements.

2. Studying courses like computer science or computer engineering.

3. Enrolled as full-time students in accredited universities.

4. Recent graduates from the previous academic year.

Will be given 7,000 Euros

5. Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowship

Program Period: 2 years

This fully funded scholarship targets students hailing from countries with restricted access to advanced education in human origins research. These PhD scholarships in the USA enable scholars to pursue studies or training either domestically or abroad.

1. Associated or employed with an organization in their native land.

2. Conditional admission (or proof of application) to the host institution.

3. Monetary support from the host institution.

4. Plans to go back and contribute to their home country after finishing the program.

1. Cover costs for tuition, travel, and living expenses

2. Include student fees, insurance, and book expenses

3. Account for other relevant spending categories

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6. Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD

Started in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore Van Karman, this PhD scholarship in the USA was his initiative to support students who shared his values and academic pursuits. It assists high-achieving students with their educational endeavors.

1. Only students currently attending a U.S. university are eligible.

2. PhD candidates must plan to defend their dissertation within two years.

3. Undergraduates entering their senior year can also be considered.

Scholarship Coverage: Will receive $25,000.

7. NCITD International Trade Scholarships

Started in 2010, this doctorate scholarship in USA targets students at various educational levels, who exhibit a passion for international trade. This dedication is evidenced by their academic pursuits, work engagements, volunteerism, or relevant extracurricular involvements.

1. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to international trade studies

2. Enrollment must be at an accredited U.S. college or university

3. Undergraduates should have at least "junior" status for the 2023-2024 academic year

4. Demonstrated interest or experience in international trade required

5. Open to both U.S. and Non-U.S. students at accredited U.S. institutions

6. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent required

Scholarship Coverage: Covers tuition fee

8. Campbell Fellowships for Transformative Research

Level of Study: PhD

Program Period: 6 or 9 months

The School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers doctorate scholarships in USA for every academic year. These awards, known as Campbell Fellowships, are bestowed upon diligent, skilled, and deserving students.

1. Restricted to female applicants

2. Open to candidates of any nationality

3. Research must focus on improving women's health, well-being, and prosperity in developing nations

4. Requires a completed doctorate in anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, sociology, or an interdisciplinary field combining two or more of these areas.

Scholarship Coverage: Will receive $4,500 per month.

9. IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program

This doctorate scholarships in USA is a highly competitive global initiative that recognizes outstanding doctoral candidates aspiring to innovate in emerging and transformative technologies.

1. Nomination by a doctoral faculty member required; self-nomination not permitted.

2. Full-time enrollment in a PhD program during the award year is mandatory.

3, Nominees must have at least two years left in their program to apply for the fellowship to the final year.

4. Nominees must remain in the same program throughout the award duration.

1. Within the US, students awarded fellowships during school will receive a stipend covering living costs, travel expenses, and conference attendance.

2. Internationally, fellowship recipients during their academic years will receive a competitive stipend for living expenses, travel, and conference participation.

10. Texas A&M University’s Hertz Fellowship

Program Period: 5 years

The primary goal of these doctorate scholarships in USA is to offer distinctive financial aid and fellowship opportunities to exceptional doctoral candidates.

1. Candidates must be either college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year gearing up for graduate school applications.

2. They should have the intention to pursue a PhD in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering .

3. Their academic focus should align with addressing significant societal challenges.

4. Applicants must hold citizenship or permanent residency status in the United States.

1. Offers help for up to 5 years.

2. Also includes a stipend of $34,000 for every 9 months.

11. University of lowa’s PhD Programs

Iowa hosts a substantial graduate student population of 7,667, providing 119 graduate programs, including 13 online options. It is one of the best PhD scholarships in USA for international students.

Aspiring graduate students need to have completed a bachelor's degree program with a GPA of 3.00 or higher out of 4.00.

1. Complete coverage of tuition fees

2. A stipend of at least 9 months (around $20,041, with yearly updates)

3. Extensive health insurance (90% covered for students)

Tips to Apply a Scholarships for PhD Students in USA 2024

Now that you're informed about the top PhD scholarships in the USA, it's crucial to keep in mind these helpful tips before proceeding with your application.

1. Start Early: Initiate your fully funded PhD in USA search as soon as possible. This allows ample time for researching various options, understanding eligibility requirements, and preparing your application.

2. Understand Eligibility Criteria: Every fully funded PhD program in USA comes with unique eligibility criteria. Ensure thorough comprehension of these criteria to confirm your eligibility before applying.

3. Prepare a Strong Application: Your application for scholarships for PhD students in USA serves as a platform to showcase your academic prowess, skills, and potential. Ensure it's flawlessly written, error-free, and highlights your strengths effectively.

4. Obtain Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation from professors add weight to your fully funded PhD in USA for international students. Request these letters well in advance to ensure timely submission.

5. Apply for Multiple Scholarships: Expand your horizons by applying for multiple fully funded PhD scholarships in USA. This enhances your chances of securing funding opportunities.

6. Meet Deadlines: Adhere strictly to the deadlines set for each PhD scholarships in the USA. Timely submission is crucial to avoid missing out on potential opportunities.

7. Follow Application Instructions: Each PhD scholarships in the USA presents its own set of application instructions. Pay close attention to these instructions and ensure compliance for a successful application.

With these diverse doctorate scholarships in USA at your fingertips, the path to doctoral success feels more easy. So, don't hesitate and take the first step towards achieving your academic goals.

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List of PhD Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students

Rhodes scholarships at oxford university for international students.

Deadline: varies, July-Oct 2024 (annual) Study in: UK Course starts October 2024

University of Sydney International Scholarship

Deadline: 13 Sept/17 Dec 2024 Study in:  Australia Course starts 2025

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Deadline: 14 June 2024 (annual) Study in: Italy Course starts AY 2024/2025

2024 Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship

Deadline: 14 June 2024 (Annual) Study in: any Country Course starts 2024

Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development

Deadline: Rolling** Study in:  any Country* Course starts AY 2024/2025

Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2024 Study in:  USA Course starts AY 2025-2026

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Deadline: 31 Mar 2024 (annual) Study in:  any Country Course starts 2023

Australia Awards Scholarships

Deadline: 30 April 2024 (annual) Study in:  Australia Course starts 2025

Türkiye Scholarships for International Students

Deadline: 20 Feb 2024 (annual) Study in:  Turkey Course starts 2024

JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science

Deadline: 3 March 2024 (annual) Study in: Japan Course starts September 2024

Singapore International Graduate Award

Deadline: 1 June 2024 (annual) Study in:  Singapore Next course starts Jan 2025

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Scholarships for international graduate students in the US

Scholarships for international graduate students in the US

Most international students are familiar with the fact that the US doesn’t offer a lot of financial aid or scholarship options to those who aren’t US citizens.

But there are a number of scholarships, grants and fellowships available from many universities in the country for those pursuing graduate or postgraduate study.

So if you’ve dreamed of studying in the country but couldn’t afford it for your Bachelor-level study, don’t give up just yet!

You could be eligible to receive funding to pursue a Master’s degree or to support your PhD. Here’s our top picks for scholarships or fellowships offered to international students for graduate programmes.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program 

Congratulations to our very own Chikondi Mandala who is on her way to @Harvard Law School to study for a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public Law and Human Rights under the @USEmbassyLLW Fulbright Foreign Student Program this year!!!!! pic.twitter.com/IcfmG4hFwn — Women Lawyers Malawi (@WLAMalawi) August 8, 2018

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is designed to enable overseas graduate students to study and conduct research at several US universities.

The scholarship is not resdricted to a particular specialisation or degree either, like most scholarship programmes – it’s offered across several disciplines.

There are approximately 4,000 scholarships awarded every year to international graduate students. Eligibility requirements depend on the country you’re from.

The scholarship covers funding for the duration of study including tuition, living stipend, health insurance, and more.

For more information, visit the official website.

AAUW International Fellowships

Phyo Phyo Kyaw Zin ( @phyophyokz ), a student in @DFourches group has been selected for an American Association of University Women @AAUW International Doctoral Fellowship. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/s1I7GdpgM0 — NC State Chemistry (@NCStateChem) April 19, 2019

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers awards for full-time study or research for women who are not US citizens or permanent residents.

Award recipients are selected based on their academic achievement as well as a demonstrated commitment to the progression of women and girls, and they must return to their home countries once their programme is over so they can become leaders and serve their countries in meaningful ways.

The association offer several annual fellowships, ranging from US$18,000-$30,000 (depending on the programme), and can be reapplied for in following years.

Visit the official website for updated information.

LIGS University MBA funding for Students from Developing Countries 

Fully Funded MBA Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries at LIGS University U.S.A The scholarships are awarded in the field of Business Administration to applicants from Developing Countries. Nigerians are eligible Application Deadline: 15 May https://t.co/coJMb0CcMo — A b d u l (@Zuby215) May 4, 2018

This is a new scholarship awarded annually for those from developing countries, enabling them to enrol in the Interactive Online MBA Programme at LIGS University.

LIGS University is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and offers innovative, contemporary degree programmes online.

To find out if you’re from a developing country that meets the criteria, please click here .

Visit the official website for more information .

Purdue University Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2020

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral International Fellowships at Purdue University in USA, 2020 https://t.co/asP19kHuom — Scholarship (@sclrship) May 7, 2019

Offered by the prestigious Purdue University, this scholarship is for Post Doctoral Fellows in Engineering.

It’s full-funded, meaning Gilbreth Fellows receive an annual stipend of US$60,000 along with benefits and a US$5,000 grant for professional development such as attending conferences or workshops.

It’s open to international students from any country in the world who are pursuing a PhD that’s closely aligned with the research interest of Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship.

For more information and application requirements, please click here.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Congratulations to Ms. Ajara Sampo Ceesay for being selected for the 2018-2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US. Ms. Ceesay left Banjul for Washington over the weekend for this one-year program. She is a Highway Engineer with seven years’ professional experience. pic.twitter.com/NUkjFk4IQA — U.S. Embassy Banjul (@USEmbassyBanjul) August 23, 2018

Sponsored by the US Department of State, this scholarship is meant to bring young and mid-career professionals from designated developing countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development and professional collaboration with US companies.

Though it’s not for a degree programme, you can receive valuable knowledge and experience in your specific field, as the scholarship provides opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, conferences, networking and practical work experiences

For more information and eligibility criteria, please click here .

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Full list of PhD Scholarships, Fellowships and grants for International students in United States of America (USA)- eligibility criteria, deadlines, application form, selection process & more!

[Updated 3 days ago] PhD Scholarships for International students in United States of America (USA) are below:

  • Fulbright Scholarships For Norwegian Students 2024 |
  • Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships, 2024 |
  • American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023 |
  • The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024 |
  • The Rosztoczy Foundation Hungarian Scholarship 2024 |
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds MD Fellowships 2024 |
  • Leakey Foundation Research Grants 2024 |
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships 2024 |
  • Dr. Eduard Gubelin Research Scholarship 2024 |
  • John Monash Scholarships 2024 |
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Fulbright Scholarships For Norwegian Students 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Fulbright for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to Norwegian Students

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All subjects. 01 Oct is the deadline to send applications for Fulbright Scholarships For Norwegian Students 2024. Universities in USA. You may apply on Fulbright Scholarships For Norwegian Students 2024 application form .

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Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships, 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Momeni Foundation for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to applicants of Iranian descent

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All subjects offered by the university . 30 Jun is the deadline to send applications for Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships, 2024. Any institution across the world. You may apply on Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships, 2024 application form .

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American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the American Association Of University Women (AAUW) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to female International applicants (other than the US)

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All Subjects. 15 Nov is the deadline to send applications for American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023. Any US University. You may apply on American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023 application form .

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024 is a Full Funding international scholarship offered by the The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to selected nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Sustainable Development, Democratic Institution Building, Education, Public Health. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024. Participating Universities in the US. You may apply on The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024 application form .

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The Rosztoczy Foundation Hungarian Scholarship 2024 is a Full Funding international scholarship offered by the Rosztoczy Foundation for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to Hungary nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All subjects offered by the universities. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for The Rosztoczy Foundation Hungarian Scholarship 2024. University or Research Institute in the USA. You may apply on The Rosztoczy Foundation Hungarian Scholarship 2024 application form .

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Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds MD Fellowships 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to Germany nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Biomedicine. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds MD Fellowships 2024. Renowned research laboratories all over the World except their home institution and city.. You may apply on Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds MD Fellowships 2024 application form .

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Leakey Foundation Research Grants 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the The Leakey Foundation for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Research related specifically to Human Origins. 15 Jul is the deadline to send applications for Leakey Foundation Research Grants 2024. Any university or research institution in the World. You may apply on Leakey Foundation Research Grants 2024 application form .

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Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Biomedical research. 01 Oct is the deadline to send applications for Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships 2024. Any Internationally leading laboratory. You may apply on Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships 2024 application form .

Dr. Eduard Gubelin Research Scholarship 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Dr. Eduard Gubelin Association for Research & Identification of Precious Stones for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in earth sciences, chemistry, physics, material sciences, biology, and geology . 31 Jul is the deadline to send applications for Dr. Eduard Gubelin Research Scholarship 2024. Anywhere across the world. You may apply on Dr. Eduard Gubelin Research Scholarship 2024 application form .

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John Monash Scholarships 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the John Monash foundation for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to Australian nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All subjects offered by the universities. 01 Jul is the deadline to send applications for John Monash Scholarships 2024. Universities around the world. You may apply on John Monash Scholarships 2024 application form .

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20+ Fully Funded PhD Scholarships and Fellowships in USA for International Students

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January 25, 2022

Looking for PhD scholarships in USA ? Look no further, we have put together a comprehensive list of fellowships and scholarships in USA for PhD international students .

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Before we get to the list…

Studying for PhD in USA Vs UK/Europe

The USA is majorly popular for postgraduate study for international students due to the high standard of academic study and the variety of subjects that are available. Studying a PhD in USA is not the same as in UK or Europe. For instance, students in the USA are usually in direct contact with their professor, compared with in the UK where students might find that their PhD program is headed by a professor who gives a little less flexibility to change their research and study areas.

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PhD students in the USA are usually expected to undertake more teaching and marking, compared with PhD students in Europe. This can mean that undertaking a PhD in the USA will usually result in less free time outside of the university.

Applying for PhD in USA

Deadlines for applications to PhD programs in the USA tend to be between December and February, and institutions should let you know about your application by April. Institutions in the USA require international students to have a TOEFL score of around 90, but this does figure does vary between institutions. 

30+ PhD Scholarships and fellowships in USA for International Students

Starting early to make your PhD application allows you more time to apply for your PhD funding. The cost of PhD in the USA can vary between $28,000 to $40,000 per year. Below we have provided a list of PhD scholarships for international students in USA. Be sure to check often because we will be updating this page from time to time.

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1.     IBM Fellowship Awards Program for PhD Students

The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Programme honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many areas of study. Fellows may work at internships, and be matched with IBM mentors with common research interests.

Application Deadline:  26th October

Value of the Program:

  • a stipend for two academic years and, in the US, an education allowance for year one.
  • In the US, fellowship recipients while in school will receive a stipend for living expenses, travel, and to attend conferences (US$35,000 for year one and US$35,000 for year two). US fellowship recipients will also receive $25,000 toward their education.
  • Outside the US, fellowship recipients while in school will receive a competitive stipend for living expenses, travel, and to attend conferences for the two academic years. Fellowship stipends vary by country.

Duration of Program:  two-year IBM PhD Fellowships are awarded worldwide.

 A fellowship includes

  • All IBM PhD Fellows are matched with an IBM Mentor according to their technical interests, and they are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one internship at IBM while completing their studies.

2.     Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant for Doctoral Students

Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing. The Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields by providing a research funding opportunity for doctoral students from groups underrepresented in computing.

Application Deadline:  30th March

Number of Awards:  Not specified

Value of the Program: 

  • The Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant recipients will receive funding up to 25,000 USD for academic year to help them complete research as part of their doctoral thesis work.
  • The workshop will provide grant recipients an opportunity to present their research, meet individually with Microsoft researchers in their research area and receive career coaching from Microsoft researchers.

3.     Microsoft PhD Fellowship in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics

Microsoft Research is on the lookout for exceptional students in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics, as well as interdisciplinary studies, to apply for the two-year PhD fellowship program. Department heads at universities in the United States and Canada should start preparing applications to nominate fellows now.

Application Deadline : 16th October

Number of Awardees: A maximum of three applicants per eligible department, per eligible university, will be accepted. A total of nine applications per university will be allowed.

Value of Fellowship: The fellowship recipient award will cover 100 percent of the tuition and fees for two academic years. A stipend is provided to help cover living expenses while in school. A conference and travel allowance is provided for recipients to attend professional conferences or seminars. The award includes the opportunity to complete one-salaried internship with leading Microsoft researchers working on cutting-edge projects related to the recipient’s field of study. Fellowships are awarded to recipients for two consecutive academic years.

Duration of Fellowship:  2 years

4.     Microsoft Research Scholarship for Scholars in Europe Africa Middle East (EMEA)

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions. Microsoft scholarships consist of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years for PhD supervisors and students to do collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Application Deadline:  open 15 September to close 12th October

Value of Award:  The monetary value of the award varies by country to reflect local differences in costs and overheads. Payment is made directly to the institution. The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution. In addition, every Scholar receives a fixed hardware allowance and conference allowance.

Duration of Program:  Maximum of 3 years

5.     Facebook Emerging Scholar Programme

The Facebook Emerging Scholar Award is open to first or second year PhD students who are members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the technology sector. The award is open to students at universities in the US and abroad who are enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.

Application Deadline:  31st October

Number of Awardees:  Not specified

  • Payment of tuition and fees for two academic years
  • $37,000 annual stipend
  • Up to $5,000 towards conference travel funds

6.     Facebook International Fellowship for Doctoral Students

Facebook Fellowship Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.

Application Deadline: 31st October

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of the Program: Each Facebook Fellowship includes several benefits:

  • Tuition and fees will be paid for the academic year (up to two years).
  • $37K grant (one-time payment during each academic year).
  • Up to $5,000 in conference travel support.
  • Paid visit to Facebook HQ to present research.
  • Opportunity for a paid internship at Facebook.

Duration of Scholarship: Facebook Fellowship Award to cover two years!

7.     Facebook AI Research (FAIR) Residency Program

The Facebook AI Research (FAIR) Residency Program is a one-year research training program with Facebook’s AI Research group, designed to give you hands-on experience of machine learning research. The program will pair you with a senior researcher or engineer in FAIR, who will act as your mentor. Together, you will pick a research problem of mutual interest and then devise new deep learning techniques to solve it.

Application Deadline:  26th January

Value of the Program:  Residents will be paid a competitive salary. Residents will also:

  • Learn how to perform research in deep learning and AI.
  • Understand prior work and existing literature.
  • Work with research mentor(s) to identify problem(s) of interest and develop novel AI techniques.
  • Translate ideas into practical code (in frameworks such as PyTorch, Caffe 2).
  • Write up research results in the form of an academic paper and submit to a top conference in the relevant area.

Duration of Program:  a one-year research training

8.     Columbia University International Postdoctoral Humanities Fellowship

The Columbia Society of Fellows in the Humanities, with grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the William R. Kenan Trust, will appoint a number of postdoctoral fellows in the humanities. Fellows are appointed as Postdoctoral Research Scholars (Mellon Fellows) in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities and as Lecturers in appropriate departments at Columbia University.

Application Deadline:  2nd October

Value of Fellowship:  The Fellowship Stipend is $63,000. Medical benefits are provided, and subsidized housing is available. There is a $7,000 research allowance per annum.

Duration of Fellowship:  The one-year Fellowship renews automatically for a second and a third year.

9.     University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS)

The U-M African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) brings early career faculty members from African countries to the University of Michigan for residencies lasting up to six months. UMAPS accepts direct applications from faculty members of colleges or universities in Africa.

Application Deadline: 15thOctober

Value of the Program:  Those admitted to the UMAPS Program will receive:

  • Four to six months residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, paired with a faculty mentor with full access to the university’s resources
  • Round-trip airfare from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Free housing, and a modest stipend to cover living, health care, and research costs while at U-M. The UMAPS program is unable to accommodate spouses and/or dependents 
  • Office/Laboratory space
  • Opportunity to present research to the U-M community

Duration of Scholarship: Eligible scholars may apply to visit U-M for a semester (four months) or for a half year (six months) beginning in Late August – Early February

10.                        PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women to Study in USA and Canada

Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a programme of Women helping women reach for the stars. The PEO International fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.

Application Deadline:  opens 15th September; closes: 15th December

Value of Scholarship:

  • The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.

11. Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Zonta International established the Amelia Earhart Fellowship in 1938 in honor of legendary pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. Today, the Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded annually to 35 talented women, pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering at any University or College offering accredited degrees around the globe.

Application deadline: 15th November

Number of Awards: 35

Value of Program:

  • Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded annually
  • The Fellowship enables these women to invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research, purchase expensive books and resource materials, and participate in specialized studies around the globe.
  • Amelia Earhart Fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies, even Secretary of the US Air Force.

Duration of Program: One year (current fellows can reapply to renew the fellowship each year)

12. AAUW International Fellowship for Women, Masters & Doctoral program in USA

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers International Fellowship for Women to study in USA. AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.

Application Deadline: open August 1 to December 1.

Number of Awards: Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.

Value of Awards:

  • Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowship: $18,000
  • Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

13. Ezera Research Fellowship for African Students at University of California, Berkeley

An endowment has been established in memory of Emeka Kalu Ezera to support graduate students from African countries at the University of California at Berkeley. The funds from the endowment are assigned to the Center for African Studies to aid student scholars at the graduate level concentrating in African Studies.

Application Deadline:  12th February

Value of the Program:  Funds may be requested for maintenance, travel, or research costs, as appropriate to enhance pre-dissertation and dissertation research on Africa.

14. AfyaBora Fellowship in Global Health Leadership for African Medical Practitioners

The Core Curriculum for the AfyaBora Fellowship is taught at the African partner institutions and brings together each new cohort of African and U.S. trainees. The Core Curriculum consists of eight one-week didactic modules. The AfyaBora Fellowship in Global Health Leadership works to fill an identified gap in training for African and U.S. health professionals. This innovative 12-month fellowship will prepare African and U.S. health professionals to lead and manage major health programs in African countries.

Application Deadline:  1st December

Number of Awardees:  20

  • Airfare from home to training sites of the AfyaBora Fellowship
  • Monthly stipend equivalent to $1500 per month
  • Evacuation insurance if stationed outside home country
  • Accommodations and per diem up if attending didactic sessions and meetings outside of home country
  • Housing allowance of up to $750 per month if placed outside of home country
  • Reimbursement for other selected fellowship-specific activities in Africa (i.e. travel to rural sites, visa, etc.)

Duration of Program:  12 months

15. George Washington University Global Leaders Fellowship for International Students

The Global Leaders Fellowship is for incoming graduate students (master’s and doctoral) who have applied to the George Washington University for Fall admission. The fellowship is intended for GW graduate students who will be future leaders in their fields in their home countries, returning to their countries of origin to apply skills learned through their formal education at GW.

Application Deadline:  5th February

Number of Awards:  3

Value of the Program:  The Fellowships will cover up to 18 credit hours will be awarded. The grantee is to provide funds from other sources for books, living, and other expenses, and must provide certification of this support.

Duration of Program:  A Fellowship is renewable each year for a cumulative maximum of three years for Master’s candidates and up to five years for doctoral candidates. A grantee must submit renewal materials for the Fellowship each year; renewal is contingent upon the grantee’s grades (GPA of 3.0 or better).

16. Fox International Fellowships at Yale University – Graduate Student Exchange Program

The Fox International Fellowship is a graduate student exchange program between Yale and 19 world-renowned partner universities. Fox International Fellows are selected for their potential to become leaders in fields that are policy significant, historically informed, and socially meaningful.

Application Deadline:  Application deadlines are in January/February each year: specific dates will be announced by each Fox partner university.

Eligibility:  Graduate level students pursuing Doctoral or Masters level degrees and graduating master’s level students are eligible. Graduating bachelors’ level students of unusual merit and distinction may be considered but advanced, graduate level students are preferred.

Number of Awardees:  Annually at least one student from each Fox exchange partner takes up residency at Yale, and at least one Yale student goes to each partner.

Value of Fellowship: Awards include round-trip travel, accommodations in rental housing provided by the Fox Fellowship and a generous living stipend to cover expenses. The Fellowship will also cover health insurance. All fellows are also able to apply for grants from a research travel fund up to U.S.D $2000.

Duration of Fellowship:  10 months

17. Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program at Michigan State University

Building on the capacity strengthening component of the project, several short-term graduate student visiting scholar positions for Nigerian students at Masters and PhD level will be offered at Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America over the 5 year life of the project. 

Application Deadline:  28th February

Number of Awardees:  Five (3 Masters, 2 PhD)

Value of Program: 

  • Travel related costs, lodging and meals. Travel related costs are limited to visa fees, visa procurement, and round trip air tickets from Nigeria to East Lansing, Michigan USA.
  • Monthly stipend of $1,000. Up to 4 months for the Master’s Level, and up to 9 months for the PhD level.
  • Medical insurance for the duration of the Project Scholar’s MSU program.
  • No support whatsoever is provided for dependents.

18. Fulbright Foreign Scholarships

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The scholarships are for study towards a Master’s or PhD degree, and can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies. Study and research under this program is for one or more years at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.

Application Deadline: varies per country, however on a general note, it is usually from February to May annually of the preceding year you wish to study.

Number of Awards: The number of awards varies per country, but approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

Value of the Program: The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. See the official website for the exact scholarship benefits.

Duration of Scholarship: The whole duration of the study, research or non-degree program – usually one year or more

19. Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program for International Researchers

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program supports independent research and study related to Smithsonian facilities, experts, or collection for the increase and diffusion of knowledge. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is open to Graduate Students, Predoctoral Students, Postdoctoral Researchers and Senior Researchers

Application Deadline:  1st December

Value of Fellowship:  The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship award amounts are as follows:

  • Graduate Student Fellowship**: $7,500.00 for 10 weeks.
  • Predoctoral Fellowship: $36,000 annually; research allowance up to $4,000.
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: $50,400 annually; research allowance up to $4,000.
  • Senior Fellowship: $50,400 annually; research allowance up to $4,000.

20. Yale University Beinecke Library Visiting Graduate Student Fellowships

Graduate students (doctoral candidates) currently enrolled in PhD or DPhil programs from across the country and around the world are invited to apply for Beinecke Visiting Graduate Student Summer Fellowships. These fellowships support graduate students who wish to use Beinecke collections as a primary resource for their dissertation research.

Application Deadline:  1st November

Value of Fellowship:  The fellowships pay for travel costs to and from New Haven and a living allowance of $3,000 per month.

Duration of Fellowship:  three months

21. Symantec Graduate Fellowship Program

Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs (SRL) Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. students. A key goal of the program is to fund innovative research that has real-world value, in areas where Symantec conducts business.

Value of Fellowship:  Up to $20,000 USD to cover one year of the student’s tuition fees. Expenses incurred by the student to engage into research collaboration with Symantec, such as conference registration fees, travel expenses, hardware, etc will be reimbursed.

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USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. Since 1988, the program has supported the dissertations of 408 scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education, and policy making.

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This program partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships. Currently, the program awards up to 18 fellowships per year, and awards support both research and writing stages of work on dissertations.

Applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in the field of international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, and other related academic disciplines, as well as diplomacy and international policymaking, are strongly encouraged.

2024-2025 Request for Applications

USIP seeks applications from Ph.D. candidates with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen understanding about conflict management, peacebuilding and other applicable security-related studies. USIP strongly prefers applications closely related to the USIP Issue Areas and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative .

Special consideration will be given to proposed research in the following areas*:

  • Strategic rivalry
  • Global shocks and fragility
  • The American approach to peacebuilding

*See the USIP FY’24 Congressional Budget Justification for more information about the Institute’s key priorities and initiatives.

Registration and Application Process

Applying for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition is a two-step process.

REGISTRATION:  All applicants must have registered for this competition even if you have registered previously for another USIP competition.

APPLICATION: After completing the registration, applicants must prepare and submit a complete application. USIP does not provide status updates on submitted applications at any time.

Important Dates

  • Registration opened: Thursday, September 7, 2023
  • Registration closed: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT
  • Application deadline: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT
  • Letters of reference due: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 4:00PM EDT

Application Requirements

Applications will be selected based on the strength of the proposed research and its potential to make original contributions to the field by addressing one of the key initiatives or research priorities listed in the links above.

Applications that are not relevant to the priorities or issue areas of USIP or the Minerva Research Initiative will not be considered for the competition.

Peace Scholar Fellowship Details

USIP funds up to 18 Peace Scholars for a 10-month, non-residential fellowship. Peace Scholars receive stipends of up to $20,000 paid directly to the individual in three tranches. Peace Scholar awards may not be deferred.

Peace Scholars are required to participate in an annual workshop, in-person in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2024. The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP at [email protected] .

For more information, see the Peace Scholar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please direct questions about usage of USIP’s online application system to [email protected] .

Online Application

All application materials must be submitted on FLUXX.

The application includes the following sections:

  • A confirmation of your eligibility, must be a Ph.D. candidate enrolled at a U.S. university.
  • Your personal and contact information
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Bibliography
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Optional links to publications

Questions for the 2024-2025 USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship application

Applicants are required to complete the four sections below.

Contribution. What is innovative about the research? What unique contribution will the project make towards advancing the fields of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies? How does your research enhance USIP’s and/or Minerva’s understandings of the social, cultural, behavioral and/or political forces that shape the issues and dynamics of conflict? (2,500 characters)

Relevance. State how your dissertation intersects with the USIP mission, and/or the Minerva Research Initiative mission. Describe the relevance of your project to the theory, policy or practice of the fields of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. Applications that are not relevant to the priorities or issue areas of USIP or the Minerva Research Initiative will not be considered for the competition. (2,500 characters)

Research Integrity. Explain how you will analyze the research evidence to test your hypotheses or answer your projects’ defining questions. Describe your methodologies. Describe how your research findings will be generalizable across time, geopolitical regions, and/or other socio-cultural domains. Will your findings have predictive value? What is the broader significance of your project and what will be the likely lessons learned? (2,500 characters)

Work Plan. Provide a timetable indicating the schedule of completion for your dissertation. Indicate which portions of your work (research, data collection, analysis, writing, etc.) are already finished, and which tasks remain to be completed. Please be as realistic as possible, considering the work that can be completed during the course of the fellowship. The Institute expects scholars to complete work described in the timetable or as agreed in subsequent consultation with the program staff. (2,500 characters)

Additionally, applicants must complete the following sections.

Personal Statement. Why are you applying to the USIP-Minerva Peace Scholar Fellowship? Tell us who you are and why you are a great candidate for this fellowship. What do you expect to accomplish after this fellowship? (2,000 characters)

Project Summary.  Clearly and concisely state your dissertation’s hypothesis. Explain its potential contribution to the field of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. Include the specific focus of countries or regions. The summary is a critical part of the application as it is the first item that most reviewers will read to determine the substance and relevance of the project. Avoid jargon. (2,000 characters)

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions, please email [email protected].

Who may apply for the Peace Scholar fellowship?

The competition is open to Ph.D. candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who have successfully completed all required classwork and comprehensive exams.

Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to be Peace Scholars?

Yes, non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. They must be Ph.D. candidates currently enrolled at a U.S. university. Students at international and satellite universities are not eligible.

I am not a Ph.D. candidate, but I would like to apply for the Peace Scholars Fellowship. Am I eligible?

All applicants must be Ph.D. candidates at the time of application. Master’s students or other students pursuing graduate coursework are not eligible to apply.

Is there an age requirement for the Peace Scholar competition?

There is no age requirement for Peace Scholars.

What research topics are eligible for the Peace Scholar Award?

This fellowship supports research that deepens our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. USIP strongly prefers applications closely related to the USIP mission and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative . Applicants are encouraged to consult USIP’s budget justification to Congress (PDF) where the Institute describes its key priorities and initiatives.

The fellowships cannot support research focused on U.S. domestic issues, however, research on U.S. foreign policy may be eligible for support. Fellowships will not be awarded for dissertation projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization, focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance.

For examples of Peace Scholar research that USIP has supported in the past, please see the list of Former Peace Scholars .

What are the requirements of the Peace Scholar Fellowship?

Peace Scholar fellows carry out their fellowship work at their universities or other sites appropriate to their research. Peace Scholars are expected to devote full attention to their work and provide the following:

  • Participate in-person at the annual Peace Scholar workshop in Washington, D.C. in the fall;
  • Submit quarterly dissertation progress reports to be signed by the dissertation advisor;
  • Submit updates for the USIP Peace Scholar seasonal newsletter;
  • Participate in two virtual roundtable discussions;
  • Submit a copy of your  completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP;
  • Submit copies of any other publications, including articles and books, resulting from the fellowship.

What is the timeline for the 2023-24 Peace Scholar Fellowship competition?

  • Registration for the Peace Scholar competition opened on Thursday, September 7, 2023, and closed at 4:00 PM EDT on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
  • Completed applications are due by 4:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • Letters of recommendation are due by 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • Awards are announced by spring 2024.

How do I apply for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition?

All applications and documents related to this competition must be submitted in FLUXX. USIP uses the FLUXX Award Application System to manage the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition.

Applying to the Peace Scholar competition is a two-step process.

1. Registering for a FLUXX account

Applicants must first register for a FLUXX account in order to access the application system.

  • Open the FLUXX registration page.
  • Click "Register for an account" on the right side of the page.
  • Select "Peace Scholars" as the competition type.
  • Indicate whether you would like to be considered for either a USIP-funded Peace Scholar fellowship or a Minerva-funded Peace and Security Fellowship, or no preference.
  • After completing the form, select "Submit Request."

Within two business days, applicants will receive a FLUXX confirmation email containing a username and password.

If you do not receive login credentials within two business days, please email [email protected] .

2. Starting and submitting an application

Once an applicant receives login credentials, they may begin the Peace Scholar application.

  • Open the FLUXX application page.
  • Enter the username and password sent in the FLUXX confirmation email.
  • Click "Draft Applications" in the left toolbar to create a blank draft application.
  • Begin entering information in the draft application.
  • FLUXX does not auto-save so be sure to save your work often.
  • Check your work before submitting your application. Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be edited or changed.

How do I reset my password?

Click the "reset or create password" button on the FLUXX login page.

How many recommendation letters are required?

Two letters of recommendation must be attached to your application in the FLUXX system. One letter must be from your dissertation advisor, and one from a current professor.

When are letters of recommendation due?

Letters of recommendation are due within one week of the application deadline. All letters of recommendation for the 2024-25 Peace Scholar competition must be submitted by 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

How are letters of recommendation submitted?

Letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly by the applicant’s advisor and professor (recommenders). However, the applicant must send a letter of recommendation request to their references through the FLUXX system. See instructions below.

To send a FLUXX link to thereferences, click the green "+" under the "Reference Letters/Letters of Recommendation" section of the application. Enter the name and email address of each reference. An email with an upload link and instructions on how to submit the letters of recommendation will be sent to the refecerences.

If you or your references experience technical difficulties with FLUXX, please email the Fellowship team at [email protected] .

Is there a deadline to send the letter of recommendation link to my recommenders?

Applicants should send the letter of recommendation link to their dissertation advisor and professor as soon as they begin their application.

Does the link to submit recommendation letters expire?

No, the link does not expire. We recommend contacting your recommenders as soon as you enter their names and email addresses in your application in FLUXX. 

If my references encounters difficulty while submitting their recommendation letter, who should they contact?

If your reference is not able to upload their recommendation letter to the application, they may email the letter, in PDF format, to [email protected] . The name of the applicant should be included in the subject line of the email.

Can I submit my application before my advisor or professor has submitted the recommendation letter?

Yes, applications may be submitted before the recommendation letters are submitted.

How many Peace Scholar Fellowships are awarded each year?

USIP awards up to 18 Peace Scholar Fellowships each year.

What is the duration of the Peace Scholars fellowship?

The Peace Scholar Fellowship last for 10 months, starting on September 1 of each year, and ending on June 30 of the following year.

What is the amount of the award?

Peace Scholar fellows receive a stipend of up to $20,000, paid directly to the fellow in three tranches.

Can this award be combined with other fellowship awards?

A combined amount of $50,000 is the maximum total that a Peace Scholar can receive in fellowship funding from USIP and other funders during the 10-month USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship period. The intent of the fellowship award is for the Peace Scholar fellow to work on their dissertation.

Is it possible to defer the Peace Scholar Fellowship to another year?

No. The fellowship cannot be deferred. It must be used for the year it is awarded.

What is the difference between the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship and the Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security Fellowship?

The fellowship requirements, timeline and stipend amount are the same. The only difference is the source of the funding. On your application form please indicate the funding source for which you would like to be considered:

  • The USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship,
  • Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security Fellowship, or,
  • No preference.  

Where can I find more information on the Minerva Research Initiative?

More information about the Minerva Research Initiative can be found at https://minerva.defense.gov .

What is the difference between the Peace Scholar Fellowship program and the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship?

USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. The Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship is an eight-month residential fellowship for senior experts across various disciplines.

Current Peace Scholars

Visit the list of current Peace Scholars .

Former Peace Scholars

Visit the list of former Peace Scholars .

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PhD Scholarships in the USA for International Students 2024-25

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  • Oct 23, 2023

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The USA is one of the most sought after study abroad destinations in the world. It has a vibrant economy and offers a diverse cultural experience. With so many opportunities on offer, it is no wonder that an increasing number of students are looking to study abroad in the USA each year. If you are also looking to study in the USA , then you have come to the right place! Read on for a list of available PhD scholarships in the USA for international students.

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List of phd scholarships in the usa, yale university scholarships usa, fullbright scholarships, aauw international fellowships, anita borg memorial scholarship, franklin mosher baldwin memorial fellowship, josephine de karman fellowship trust, ncitd international trade scholarships, campbell fellowships for transformative research, ibm phd fellowship awards program.

We have compiled a list of fully funded PhD scholarships for international students offered by accredited universities across the USA . These funded PhD scholarships cover your tuition fees and stipend as well as provide travel allowance, health insurance coverage and accommodation.

Yale University Scholarships USA$50,000 (INR 41.29 Lakhs)As per the courseOpen to All
Fulbright Scholarships$35,000 (INR 29.08 Lakhs) for master’s students, funding for PhD-students and scholars differs.Feb-Oct 2022Open to All
AAUW International Fellowships$20,000 (INR 16.62 Lakhs)December Only for Females
Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship$10,000 (INR 8.31 Lakhs)DecemberOnly for Females
Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowship$15,000 (INR 12.47 Lakhs)February Open to All
HHMI International Student Research Fellowships$30,000 (INR 24.98 Lakhs)February Open to All
Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust$25,000 (INR 20.78 Lakhs)JanuaryOpen to All
NCITD International Trade Scholarships$1,000 (INR 83,143)MarchOpen to All
Campbell Fellowships for Transformative Research$4,500 (INR 3.74 Lakhs)NovemberOnly for Females
IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program$6,000-25,000 (INR 4.46-18.59 Lakhs)NovemberOpen to All

Scholarship Details

Given below are the details of the above-mentioned PhD scholarships in the USA.

PhD students at Yale University are normally fully-funded for a minimum of five years. During that time, the students receive a twelve-month stipend to cover living expenses and a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition.

At Yale, students typically receive an annual stipend of $30,000-$34,000 (INR 22.31-25.29 Lakhs). Most of their students also receive a TA or RA appointment, which provides an additional $20,000-$25,000 (INR 14.87-18.59 Lakhs) per year.

These appointments provide you with valuable teaching experience and free up your time to attend conferences and pursue other activities. Some programs also offer summer funding as well.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States at US universities or other academic institutions. International students from 155 countries around the world participate in this prestigious program each year.

The program offers grants for US study that include:

  • Tuition and fees (for 9-month programs or variable)
  • A living stipend (for 9-month programs)
  • Round-trip transportation (for 9-month programs)
  • Health insurance (for 9-month programs)
  • Other costs (including books, supply fees and dependent care expenses) are not included.

You can check the attached chart for specific costs for each program type. There may be additional costs for some study abroad programs depending on individual needs.

As one of the oldest and largest international fellowship programs, the AAUW International Fellowships have a long history of providing women with much-needed support as they pursue graduate study in the US. The program’s deep commitment to supporting women, while also promoting global understanding, makes it a unique, priceless experience for its recipients.

AAUW International Fellowships are highly competitive PhD scholarships in the USA and require an application by December 1st.

The fellowship includes:

  • $20,000 (INR 14.87 Lakhs) stipend
  • English language proficiency is must
  • Full tuition and fees at most universities in the US

The Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is awarded to female students who demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to leadership in computer science , and a passion for increasing the number of women in computer science.

The scholarship supports women who are pursuing careers in computer science or related technical fields. Recipients receive a $10,000 (INR 7.43 Lakhs) award for the upcoming academic year, including summer if applicable.

The scholarships are awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View, California.

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This PhD scholarship in the USA is meant to help develop future leaders in the scientific study of humankind. The fellowship has a particular focus on fostering collaborative research and training projects with developing countries and underrepresented minorities in the United States.

To be eligible for the fellowship, you must: 

  • Be a citizen of a developing country. 
  • Be currently enrolled in or recently accepted into an accredited graduate program in anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology or primatology. 
  • Plan to return to your home country after completion of your studies in the United States. 
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B). 
  • Have completed at least two years of college-level coursework toward your degree before beginning graduate studies. 
  • Demonstrate strong potential for a career in research related to human origins and evolution.*  

The fellowship includes: 

  • $15,000 (INR 11.15 Lakhs) annual stipend for up to three years. 
  • Tuition and fees up to $5,000 (INR 3.71 Lakhs) per year.* 
  • HHMI International Student Research Fellowships

The International Student Research Fellowships are open for international students to pursue research with the help of a $43,000 (INR 31.98 Lakhs) grant. The fellowship is supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. You can apply for this fellowship if you are studying in an accredited American institution and willing to work on projects in biomedical sciences.

Nominees must demonstrate exceptional talent and innovation in research for the biomedical sciences.

Deadline: February 

To be eligible for an HHMI International Student Research Fellowship (ISRF), you must:

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States;
  • Be entering your third, fourth, or fifth year as a full-time student at an accredited American institution where you are pursuing your doctoral degree;
  • Demonstrate exceptional talent and innovation in research for the biomedical sciences.

The Karman Fellowship offers $22,000 (INR 16.36 Lakhs) annually to eight graduate students who are pursuing a PhD at an accredited university in the United States. International learners without US citizenship are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to PhD students in the humanities.

Applications must include Letters of Recommendation , publications, several chapters of dissertation research, and transcripts .

The Karman Fellowship Trust provides financial support to students who will be entering their final year of study or who have recently graduated. The awards are granted on a competitive basis; only outstanding candidates are accepted into the program. Research fellowships are awarded for studies in science , engineering and mathematics in the United States and Canada by the National Academy of Sciences on behalf of The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust.

The National Council on International Trade Development offers $1,000 (INR 83,146 lakhs) scholarships to students pursuing non-US master’s or PhDs in areas related to international trade, political science , international affairs, international business , economics or law .

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must carry a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit two letters of recommendation. They must also write a 2,500-word personal narrative about how they plan to make a positive impact on international trade in the future. All entries will be judged based on academic performance, career goals and contributions to the field of international trade.

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Offering a stipend of $4,500 (INR 3.74 Lakhs) per month, the Campbell Fellowships for Transformative Research are awarded through the School of Advanced Research (SAR) for international female PhD scholars who are researching the circumstances of women in global developing nations. 

Scholarships are available to international female graduate students. Applicants must be fluent in English and enrolled at a US university.

Requirements:

  • Be enrolled in a doctoral program at the time of application and during the tenure of the fellowship
  • Have completed the equivalent of a US master’s degree or its equivalent by the start of her fellowship
  • Be proficient in English and have an excellent command of written English
  • Have demonstrated experience or potential for conducting research on women’s issues in global developing countries

The IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive program attracting exceptional doctoral students worldwide who wish to study, intern, or conduct research in the United States. PhD students must have an interest in computer science, electrical engineering , cyber security, mobile computing , data analytics , social technologies, or material sciences. For consideration, candidates must have completed at least one year of their PhD program, reside in any nation except US embargoed countries, and meet visa requirements.

The awards are full scholarships in the USA for the recipient to pursue their PhD degree. The recipient will receive a stipend and travel allowance in addition to health insurance and tuition reimbursement. Recipients can also be considered for additional educational benefits such as repayment of student loans after one year of employment with IBM.

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Dissertation Grants are available for advanced doctoral students and are intended to support the student while analyzing data and writing the doctoral dissertation. Proposals are encouraged from the full range of education research fields and other fields and disciplines engaged in education-related research, including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, demography, statistics, public policy, and psychometrics. DSeptember/October
GEM’s principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and PhD levels coupled with paid summer internships . GEM also offers fellowships without paid summer internships through our GEM University and Associate Fellowship programs.M, D -- STEMSeptember/October
The proposed research must be closely related to the research topics carried out by Microsoft Research as noted in the Research areas tab above. Applicants for the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship must be nominated by their universities, and their nominations must be submitted by the office of the chair of the department. Direct applications from students are not acceptedD -- STEMSeptember/October
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.M, D -- STEMSeptember/October
Since 1974, the Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies has been the only national program supporting original, significant, interdisciplinary doctoral dissertations on women’s issues.DSeptember/October
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.SM, DOctober
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships support the final year of work on Ph.D. dissertations dealing with ethical or religious values in fields across the humanities and social sciences.DNovember
Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to improve their schools and communities. Their intellect, dedication, imagination, and effort promise to forge new paths in scholarship, improve the quality of life for all, and tackle the educational and social barriers facing women worldwide. AAUW seeks a diverse applicant pool.M, D November
Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on behalf of the Ford Foundation. D -- STEMNovember
The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine 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 topics. Seventy fellowships are awarded annually. DNovember
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.M, DNovember
The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. International students onlyDecember
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the fifteenD -- STEMDecember
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed by the Department of Defense (DoD) upon degree completion.M, D -- STEMDecember
Boren Fellowships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.M, D January
The DOE CSGF is open to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. We encourage applications from students in engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences who meet the following eligibility requirements. The fellowship provides four years of support, but must be renewed each summer.D -- STEMJanuary
The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. M, DFebruary 15
The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U.S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.M, D -- STEMFebruary
The Smithsonian has a comprehensive list of awards listed on their site.M, Dvaries

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  • VECD Fogarty Global Health Fellowships The WCMC Center for Global Health recently received NIH Fogarty funding as a consortium with Vanderbilt (V), Emory (E), Cornell (C), and Duke (D) to train medical students and post-doctoral fellows in global health research. Support is provided for one year (stipend, travel, supplies) to conduct mentored clinical research at one of the Center for Global Health international sites (Haiti; Tanzania; Brazil). There will be 1-3 slots per year at Weill-Cornell and the application process is competitive. The start date of the one-year training will be in July. Interested WCMC students should contact  Dr. Dan Fitzgerald  and  Lindsey Reif . (Note: The Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Program has replaced the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program.)
  • Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship (CRF) provides support for one year of full-time clinical research training. The main goal of the program is to encourage medical students to pursue careers in clinical research. Interested medical students must be willing to take a year out from school and conduct fellowship research and training at one of 12 hosting medical schools. Six of the 12 participating schools offer international fellowship opportunities.
  • BOTUSA Project - Research Fellowship for Senior Medical Students (6+ Month Elective) The BOTUSA Project is a collaborative effort between the Botswana Ministry of Health, the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\Division of Tuberculosis Elimination   (CDC\DTBE), and the Global AIDS Program (GAP). The principal goal of the BOTUSA Project is to expand our knowledge of the relationship between epidemic tuberculosis (TB) and epidemic HIV disease in a resource-poor country setting so that this information can be used to develop prevention strategies for the local and global control of TB. BOTUSA staff work closely with counterparts in the Botswana National TB Programme and AIDS Control Programme. BOTUSA has a medical student fellowship to provide third or fourth-year medical students the opportunity to participate in CDC research in Botswana, as well as gain experience with clinical medicine and culture in a developing country.
  • Each year, eight competitively selected medical students from around the country spend 10-12 months at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. At CDC they gain an in-depth understanding of applied epidemiology, the role of epidemiology in medicine and health, and the role of physicians in the public health system. With the guidance of experienced CDC epidemiologists, they perform epidemiologic analyses and research, design public health interventions and assist in field investigations. Possible areas of concentration include birth defects, injury prevention, chronic disease, infectious disease, environmental health, reproductive health and minority health.
  • CDC Foundation - O.C. Hubert Fellowship in International Health The year-long fellowship provides third- and fourth-year medical and veterinary students with valuable public health experience in an international setting. The main focus of the fellowship is a 6- to 12-week field assignment. Fellows are mentored by experienced CDC staff and learn through hands-on experience while working on a public health project in a developing country. Projects vary each year, and applicants may indicate a preference for up to five field assignments. The CDC-Hubert Global Health Fellowship is endowed by the O.C. Hubert Charitable Trust.
  • Global Health Corps GHC provides opportunities for young professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity in year-long paid positions. During their fellowship year, fellows make a significant and measurable contribution to the partner organization and the target population. GHC partners with organizations that range from small grassroots organizations to large global institutions. Fellow candidates apply for specific positions with one of the partner organizations for which they have relevant skills and experience, and are selected jointly by GHC and the partner organization. In the 2013-2014 fellow class, GHC had 52 American fellows serving in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and the US.
  • biomedical research training for medical, dental, and veterinary students enrolled in schools in the U.S. The fellowship research may be conducted at any academic or nonprofit institution in the United States, except the National Institutes of Health. Research may be conducted abroad if the fellow's mentor is affiliated with a U.S. institution.
  • Year-Off Training Program for Graduate or Medical Students in Clinical and Translational Science The Year-off  Training  Program for Graduate and Medical Students provides opportunities for students who are enrolled in graduate or medical degree programs to engage in biomedical research at the Rockefeller Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Those selected for the program come to the Center with the understanding that they will return to their degree-granting institution and program within one year. In an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research, trainees work under the supervision of some of the leading clinical and translational scientists in the world. The trainee can select from among the 75 different laboratories on the Rockefeller campus. In addition, trainees participate in the didactic programs and lectures developed for Clinical Scholars.

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  • American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Overseas Assistance Grant AMWA provides small grants, up to $1,500,  for assistance with transportation costs (airfare, train fare, etc.) connected with pursuing medical studies in an off-campus setting where the medically neglected will benefit. The Grants are awarded to national AMWA members completing their second, third or fourth year of an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic medical school or a resident who will be spending a minimum of six weeks and no longer than one year in a sponsored program which will serve the needs of the medically underserved.
  • International Society of Travel Medicine  The ISTM Research  Award program provides moderate grants (between USD 5,000 and USD 10,000) each year through a peer-review process implemented by the ISTM Research and Grants Committee. These grants are designed to stimulate travel medicine research by supporting comprehensive research projects or, for larger projects, providing support for pilot studies to enable researchers to collect data/test hypotheses so that they can then apply to other agencies for more substantive research grants.
  • Remote Area Medical The Remote Area Medical (RAM) Volunteer Corps is a non-profit, volunteer, airborne relief corps dedicated to serving mankind by providing free health care, dental care, eye care, veterinary services, and technical and educational assistance to people in remote areas of the United States and the world. Volunteer doctors, nurses, pilots, veterinarians and support workers participate in expeditions (at their own expense) in some of the world's most exciting places. Medical supplies, medicines, facilities and vehicles are donated. To volunteer as a student, you must have school sponsorship and supervision in the form of a licensed practitioner. RAM aims at development rather than dependence so volunteers are typically involved in education and organization as much as direct health care service.
  • Volunteer Missionary Movement The Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM)  was founded in 1969 by Edwina Gateley, an English laywoman, in response to a need for lay people to become more deeply involved in the mission life of the Church. After spending three years in Uganda, where she opened a very successful school for young girls and worked as a teacher, she returned to England and began to recruit and train volunteer missionaries to work in education, healthcare and pastoral projects in eastern Africa. As VMM became more widely known, it was able to send volunteers to communities in need throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Transportation, housing, and food can be covered by the organization.
  • Unite for Sight Global Impact Corps Unite For Sight supports eye clinics in  Ghana, India and Honduras by investing human and financial resources in their social ventures to eliminate patient barriers to eye care. Unite For Sight applies best practices in eye care, public health, volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship to achieve our goal of high-quality eye care for all. Global Impact Fellows are volunteers that range from undergraduate students to medical students, public health students and professionals, nurses, educators, opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists. They receive all necessary training from Unite For Sight so that they are able to assist the local doctors with global health delivery. Global Impact Fellows participating with Unite For Sight abroad have the option to also design and pursue a global health research study.

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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

A*STAR  Graduate Academy offers and awards scholarships and fellowships to young aspiring scientific talent at top global universities to enable them to pursue their passion in science and to prepare for a rewarding R&D career. Since 2001, A*STAR has supported and nurtured a pipeline of more than 1300 local PhD talent, ensuring a sustainable flow of capable and committed PhD students and early-career researchers at public research institutes, industry and universities, as part of Singapore's efforts to strengthen the growing community of scientific talent in Singapore.

Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Graduate Scholarships

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) provides several scholarships to outstanding students who are pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management / policy / law, and sustainability.

Aker Scholarship

The Aker Scholarship is for Norwegian students pursuing an advanced degree in all disciplines.  Scholarships are limited to students pursuing degrees at Caltech, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the National University of Singapore.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship

AG Bell offers several scholarship for full-time students who have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range, use listening and spoken language, and who are pursuing a bachelors, masters or doctorate (not law or public policy) degree at an accredited mainstream college or university.

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Zonta International Foundation

Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D. degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation Grants

Grants are open to all geology graduate students.  Grants are based on merit, and in part, on the financial needs of the applicant. Although the focus of the program is the support of qualified candidates for Masters or equivalent degrees, qualified doctoral candidates are also encouraged to apply.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - International Fellowships

AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S citizens or permanent residents. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. The overwhelming majority return to their home countries to become leaders in government, academia, community activism and the arts and science. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported.  

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) - Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Completion

The Mellon/ACLS supports a year of research and writing to help advanced graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences  in the last year of PhD dissertation writing. The program encourages timely completion of the PhD. Applicants must be prepared to complete their dissertations within the period of their fellowship tenure.

American Council of the Blind Scholarship

For blind individuals who plan to attend or are attending college, graduate school or vocational training.

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships

The AFB offers the Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences.  The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship offers one scholarship of $500 to a full-time graduate student.

American Geophysical Union (AGU) - Horton Research Grant in Hydrological Sciences

Grants are awarded each year in support of Ph.D. candidates in hydrology or water resources research.

American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship

AHA's predoctoral fellowship helps students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research by providing research assistance and training.  Proposals are encouraged from all basic science disiplines, bioengineering or biotechnology, public health, behavioral, epidemiological and community and clinical investigations that bear on cardiovascular and stroke problems.

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

The AWWA offers scholarships for graduate students conducting research in the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

Argonne National Laboratory - Graduate Student Programs

Argonne National Laboratory offers several opportunities for qualified graduate students who are engaged in work related to Argonne Programs.

Autism Speaks - Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships

Autism Speaks supports global biomedical research into the diagnosis, causes, prevention and treatment of autism.  Autism Speaks invites applications from predoctoral students interested in pursuing careers in autism research. 

Candidates must be an enrolled student in a program leading to a research doctorate such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a combined degree such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department of an accredited university or health/medical institution.  The selected pre-doctoral fellow must spend at least 80% of his/her professional time engaged exclusively in their Autism Speaks' autism research related activities for the duration of the award, and cannot simultaneously hold another named fellowship award during the support period. International applications are encouraged.

Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France

The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects between French and American research teams. The Chateaubriand Fellowship supports PhD students registered in an American university who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in a French laboratory.

This fellowship is offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in Washington in partnership with American universities and French research organizations such as Inserm and Inria. It is a partner of the National Science Foundation's GROW program .

Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)/Proquest Distinguished Dissertation Award

Sponsored jointly by CGS and ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, a Division of ProQuest Information and Learning, and first presented in 1981, these awards are made annually to individuals who, in the opinion of the award committee, have completed dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to the discipline. 

Two awards are given annually in two different broad areas (biological sciences; social sciences; mathematics, physical sciences and engineering; and humanities and fine arts). Individuals must be nominated for these awards by a member institution.

Epilepsy Foundation of America - Research Training Fellowships

The Epilepsy Foundation supports a series of grants and fellowships to advance the understanding of epilepsy that will lead to better treatment, more effective prevention, and ultimately to a cure. Funding is available to researchers at all professional levels including students, junior investigators and established investigators.

Meta Research PhD Fellowship Program

The Meta Research PhD Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students engaged in innovative and relevant research at an accredited university. Winners receive two years of paid tuition and fees, a $42,000 annual stipend, and various Meta opportunities.

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students

The Fulbright Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master's degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.  Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.  See the Fulbright website for country specific information. 

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Google has partnered with Lime Connect , a nonprofit organization that supports students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers, to help university students with disabilities work toward their academic goals in the field of computer science.

Google PhD Fellowship Program

The Google PhD Fellowship Program recognizes outstanding graduate students doing innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships are currently offered in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

The Grass Foundation Fellowship Program

Grass Fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory  (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA, support investigator-designed, independent research projects by scientists early in their career. Early investigators (late stage predoctoral trainees and beyond) are eligible to apply. This includes applicants with prior experience at MBL or with the Grass Foundation (MBL course alumni are encouraged to apply). Priority is given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a research career. Please see FAQ page on website or contact the Program Coordinator for more information. International Fellows (i.e., not US citizens or resident aliens) must hold a valid visa (J-1, H-1B, F1 or F1-OPT) for the entire duration of the fellowship.

IBM Ph.D. Fellowship

The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines and areas of study. These include: computer science and engineering (including cyber security, cloud, and mobile computing), electrical and mechanical engineering, physical sciences (including chemistry, material sciences, and physics),  mathematical sciences (including analytics of massive scale data with uncertainty, operations research, and optimization), public sector and business sciences (including urban policy and analytics, social technologies, learning systems and cognitive computing), and Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME).

Indo-US Science and Technology Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)

Provides unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from the United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes, and private R&D laboratories in India. Objective of the internships are to provide students exposure to Indian S&T milieu, gain practical skills and develop collaborative networks. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions.

Intel PhD Fellowship Program

The Intel PhD Fellowship Program awards fellowships to exceptional PhD candidates pursuing leading-edge innovation in fields related to Intel's business and research interests.

Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust

The Josephine De Karman Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore Von Karman, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951.  The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor Von Karman's high standards. 

DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States.  Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation within two years and undergraduates entering their senior year are eligible for consideration.  Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration.  Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. 

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) Scholarship 

This program was established in 1974 to support talented young students in social sciences, natural sciences, computer science, and information technology-related fields. The program enables the students to pursue and successfully complete their doctorates at leading overseas research universities.

Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities (LASPAU)

Laspau administers a part of the Fulbright Program which provides grants to individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean for graduate study in the United States.  Grants are awarded for Master's and PhD programs in a variety of fields of study.

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology Fellowship

Resident fellowships for the duration of a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 9 months are offered in support of research projects in science, engineering, and technology; in the history of science, engineering and technology; or in interdisciplinary topics that link science or technology to the broader culture.

Recipients of fellowships are expected to work full time on their research projects while at the Library, to engage with other resident scholars, and to offer a presentation on their work to the general public. 

Link Foundation - Energy Fellowships

In an effort to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energy, the Link Foundation invites applications for 2-year fellowships for students working toward a Ph.D. degree.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) - Graduate Research Assistantship

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program is a year-round educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while they are pursuing a graduate degree. In some cases, students can arrange to conduct master's or doctoral thesis research at the Laboratory.

Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship

Microsoft Research is committed to advancing the state of computer science. Our fellowship program provides financial support for students and early-career faculty, allowing them to focus on their research. Fellowships build lasting relationships between Microsoft Research and academic institutions.  Applicants must be nominated by their department and forwarded to the Graduate Studies Office for review.  Finalists will then be forwarded to Microsoft for consideration in the national competition.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF)

NASA is seeking fellowship proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines.  The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals.  Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities. 

National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) - Soffen Grants for Travel to Conferences

The travel grants are awarded to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields (astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, engineering, etc.) to attend a meeting at which they will present their research. Students of all nationalities are welcome to apply; however, applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution of higher learning in the United States.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

For students residing in the United States who are legally blind in both eyes and who plan to pursue a full-time degree program at a U.S. college or university.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences

The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. Proposals must fall within the scope of any of the clusters in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) or the Behavioral Systems Cluster in the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS). These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research for improvement beyond the already existing project. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Scholarships

The Alexander Graham  Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (CGS D) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (PGS D) provide  financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in a doctoral program in  the natural sciences or engineering.  NSERC encourages interested and qualified Aboriginal  students to apply.

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowships in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The QInF program is open to teams of two students from a preselected variety of top US based and international schools. Students are encouraged to apply and submit a proposal on any innovative idea of their choice. Qualcomm Research's top engineers carefully review submitted proposals and select the QInF finalists, who are then invited to present their proposals to a panel of executive judges. Winning students earn a one year fellowship and are mentored by our engineers to facilitate the success of the proposed research.

Roberto Rocca Education Program Fellowship

The Roberto Rocca Fellowship provides Ph.D. support for exceptional university graduates from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Romania, and Venezuela in specific fields of study that include, but are not limited to, Materials Science, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering.

Schlumberger Foundation - Faculty for the Future (FFTF) Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future program supports outstanding women from developing countries in their pursuit of advanced graduate studies in engineering, science, and techology at leading universities worldwide. 

Scholarships for Undocumented Students

The Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) maintain a list of scholarships and fellowships available for immigrant students attending graduate and professional schools.

Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) Foundation Scholarships

SEG Foundation Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. The SEG Foundation offers a range of different scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to tuition, books, and fees. 

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation Dissertation Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships awarded to doctoral candidates, who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics and have completed All But Dissertation.

Society of Women Engineering (SWE) Scholarships

SWE Scholarships support women pursuing ABET-accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science in the United States and Mexico.

Symantec Graduate Fellowship Program

Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs (SRL) Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. students. Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on innovative research projects in areas related to Symantec's businesses such as security, data mining, storage, backup, machine learning, virtualization, cloud computing, big data infrastructure, etc.  

Taiwan/Caltech Ministry of Education Fellowship

The Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan and Caltech jointly administer Taiwan-Caltech Graduate Scholarships to support new graduate students from Taiwan of outstanding talents who are pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Caltech. Scholarships are tenable in all fields of study.  Applicants should be Taiwanese citizens preferably residing in Taiwan, although those currently studying outside Taiwan are not excluded.  Applicants must gain admission to Caltech and are subject to  Caltech's standard procedures and requirements. Each scholarship will normally be of three (3) years' duration and will cover stipend, tuition and mandatory fees. Applicants must apply directly to MOE between mid-December and mid-January. 

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Graduate students and researchers from a variety of fields who share a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids share an intense ten-week research experience, and vigorous discussions of concepts that span different disciplines. Fellows pursue a research project under the supervision of the staff and present a lecture and a written report for a proceedings volume. Fellows are expected to be in residence for the full ten weeks of the program.

Scholarships in USA for International Students 2025

Do you want to start your study adventure in USA? Good news! A number of scholarships are available in United States of America for international students. In this article we will explain in detail about the scholarships offered in top universities in USA, their benefits and step by step application process.

Many scholarships are available in top universities of USA for international students for the academic year 2025-2026. These scholarships include both partially and fully funded scholarships and provide monthly stipend along with tuition fees, accommodation charges, health insurance and travel allowance.

Apply for fully funded scholarships and fulfill your dream of studying at world top universities like Yale University USA, Harvard University USA, Clark University, Boise State University, Berea College and many more. Following is a list of scholarships in USA for international students:

1.  Fulbright Scholarships USA

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Fulbright Scholarships are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are only offered for masters and PhD studies. Fulbright Foreign Student Program covers full tuition fee, a living stipend, full accommodation fee, airfare and health insurance.

  • Institution:  USA Universities
  • Level of Study:  Masters / PhD
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2.  Stanford University Scholarships

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Stanford University Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for Masters and Ph.D studies. This scholarship is offering full tuition fees, traveling allowance, Living allowance and academic expenses.

  • Institution:  Stanford University

3.  Yale University Scholarships USA

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Yale University Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for undergraduate, masters and PhD. Yale Scholarship can vary from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 per year; the average Yale need-based scholarship is over $50,000.

  • Institution: Yale University
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters / PhD

4. University of New Haven Scholarship

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University of New Haven Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for masters studies. This scholarship will provide an experiential learning and work opportunity for the entirety of their graduate program, 75% of tuition assistance and an hourly wage

  • Institution: University of New Haven
  • Level of Study: Masters

5. University of Memphis Scholarships

University of Memphis Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for undergraduate and masters studies. The scholarship amounts vary and cover the difference in cost of international and domestic non-Tennessee resident tuition rates.

  • Institution: University of Memphis
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters 

6. University of Minnesota Fellowship

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University of Minnesota Fellowship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for Masters   studies. This scholarship offers Full tuition cost, Living expenses, Travel and health insurance.

  • Institution: University of Minnesota

7. AAUW International Fellowship Program

AAUW Fellowship Program

AAUW Fellowship Program is a fully funded scholarship. This scholarship is offered by The American Association of University Women , USA. International students from all world countries are eligible to apply. This scholarship is only available for graduate and post graduate studies in any subject offered by university. AAUW Fellowship Program covers $18,000 to $30,000 per year, contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal. 

  • Institution: The American Association of University Women
  • Level of Study: Masters/ PhD / Postdoctoral

8. ACI Foundation Scholarship

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ACI Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship or fellowship for international students. This scholarship is offered for undergraduate, masters, PhD and Postdoctoral studies. This scholarship provides $10,000 – $15,000 US educational stipend for tuition, residence, books, and materials.

  • Institution: ACI Foundation
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters / PhD / Postdoctoral 

9. Onsi Sawiris Scholarship

Onsi Sawiris Scholarship

Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program is a fully funded undergraduate and masters scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers full tuition, a living allowance, travel and health insurance.

  • Institution: Stanford University, The University of Chicago, Harvard University, The University of Pennsylvania.
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters

10. Rotary Peace Fellowship Program

Rotary Peace Fellowship Program

Rotary Peace Fellowships are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are only offered for masters and PhD studies. Rotary Peace Fellowships Program covers t uition and fees, r oom and board, r ound-trip transportation and a ll internship and field-study expenses.

  • Institution: Universities in USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Sweden, Thailand
  • Level of Study: Masters/ Certificate Studies 

11.  Clark Global Scholarship Program

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Clark Global Scholarship Program 2021 is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for international students. This scholarship Program covers $15,000 to $25,000 per year for four years, contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal. 

  • Institution:  Clark University
  • Level of Study:  Undergraduate

12.  The HAAA Scholarship

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The HAAA Scholarship invites applications from Arab students who are interested to undertake undergraduate studies at Harvard University USA. In 2010, the Harvard Arab Alumni Association (HAAA) introduced the HAAA Scholarship Fund, the first of its kind at Harvard, to promote its goal of raising the amount of Arab students at Harvard.

  • Institution: Harvard University
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate

14. Boston University Presidential Scholarship

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Boston University Presidential Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship. This scholarship will cover amount of $25000 a year off your course fees is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study.

  • Institution: Boston University

15. Berea College Scholarships

Berea College Scholarship

Berea College Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for international students. The scholarship provides 100% funding to 100% of enrolled international students for the first year of enrollment.

  • Institution: Berea College

16. Cornell University Scholarship For International Students

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Cornell University Scholarship is a need based financial aid for international students. This scholarship is offered for undergraduate studies. This scholarship provides n eed‐based financial aid to admitted international students who have applied for financial aid and have demonstrated financial need.

  • Institution: Cornell University
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate 

17. Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarships

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Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for international students. Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarships are full tuition scholarships and range from US$16,000 to US$30,000 per year.

  • Institution: Illinois Wesleyan University

18. Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship

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Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship is a fully funded PhD scholarship for international students. This fellowship will provide $25,000, a n office, stack access, inter-library loan privileges, internet access, the opportunity to present a paper in Hagley’s seminar series, and use of Hagley’s discounted scholar’s accommodations.

  • Institution: Jefferson Scholars Foundation
  • Level of Study: PhD

19. University of Miami Stamps Scholarship

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University of Miami Stamps Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers f ull tuition, s tandard room and board, t extbooks, s one-time allowance for the purchase of a computer and $12,000 for undergraduate research and conferences.

  • Institution:  University of Miami

20. University of Mississippi Scholarships

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University of Mississippi Scholarship 2021 is a funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for undergraduate studies. The award of the program ranges from $3,900 to $23,454. International applicants who show a High School cumulative grade point average between 3.50 and 4.00 on a 4.00-U.S.-scale will be considered.

  • Institution: University of Mississippi

21. Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholarships

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fairleigh Dickinson University Scholarships 2021 are partially funded undergraduate scholarships. This Scholarship will provide £22,000 per year.

  • Institution: Fairleigh Dickinson University

22. Musser Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Studies

Musser Fellowship

Musser Fellowship program is a fully funded masters scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers the tuition fee of $25000 for the complete period of research study.

  • Institution: Penn State Great Valley

23. Harvard University MBA Scholarship

Harvard University MBA Scholarship

Harvard University MBA Scholarship is a fully funded MBA scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers f inancial aid amounting to US$102,200 (US$51,100 per year) towards tuition fees.

  • Institution:  Harvard University
  • Level of Study: MBA

24. Helen Hay Whitney Fellowships

Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship

Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship is a fully funded postdoctoral scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers financial aid amounting to US$60,000 per year.

  • Institution: Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
  • Level of Study: Postdoctoral

25. Auburn University International Undergrad AUM Scholarship

International Undergrad AUM Scholarship

  • Institution: Auburn University at Montgomery

26.  IIE-SRF Fellowship

IIE SRF fellowship

IIE-SRF Fellowship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for doctoral research studies. IIE-SRF Fellowship covers a grant of up to US$25,000, along with individual health insurance, to support a visiting academic appointment of up to one year.

  • Institution:  IIE-SRF 
  • Level of Study:  PhD

27. EAA Flight Training Scholarships

EAA Flight Training Scholarships

EAA Flight Training Scholarships are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for flight training in USA or Canada. EAA will send the money directly to the flight school after each bench mark.

  • Institution: Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in USA and Canada
  • Level of Study: Training

28.  Facebook PhD Fellowship

Facebook PhD Fellowship

Facebook Fellowship Program is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for doctoral research studies. The scholarship covers two years of study and fees, an annual stipend and conference travel aid.

  • Institution:  An accredited university in any country

29.  Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship

Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship

The Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship is open to international students from all over the world who intend to pursue doctoral studies at Argonne National Laboratory USA. This fellowship is given globally to excellent doctoral researchers and engineers.

  • Institution:  Argonne National Laboratory

30.  International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship

International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship

International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This Fellowship provides the recipient with up to US$50,000 stipend to help cover living expenses and return travel.

  • Institution:  The chosen university (preferably in a foreign country where they live)
  • Level of Study:  Postdoctoral

31.  Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships

Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships are open for international students to pursue their master and PhD degrees in any highly reputable university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.

  • Institution:  Any highly reputable university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland

32.  Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships

Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships

Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for Undergraduate studies. The scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board.

  • Institution:  Simmons University

33.  Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship

Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship

Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for Postdoctoral studies. Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment, plus cost of living for food, local transportation, and other necessities.

  • Institution:  National Endowment for Democracy
  • Level of Study:  Postdoctoral / Training

34.  Harvard University Scholarships

Harvard University Scholarships

Harvard University Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for postdoctoral research studies. Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of 75,000$.

  • Level of Study:  Postdoctoral / PhD

35.  University of Minnesota Fellowship

University of Minnesota Fellowship

University of Minnesota Fellowship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for Masters studies. This scholarship offers Full tuition cost, Living expenses, Travel and health insurance.

  • Institution:  University of Minnesota
  • Level of Study:  Masters
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Graduate School Program Opens New Opportunities for International Students

Nithesh Chandrasekharan

Nithesh Chandrasekharan is an international student from Sri Lanka and India with a passion for novel experiences. A first-generation college student who thrives in collaborative work environments, Chandrasekharan came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to learn, build skills, and identify future career paths while pursuing a Ph.D. through the Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB).

Working in research labs as an undergraduate at James Madison University and now as a graduate student in Scott Coyle ’s lab gave Chandrasekharan a taste of what a career in academia would entail. He wished to seek opportunities in industry, too, so that he could clarify his career goals and use his time in graduate school to gain experiences that would ready him for life after graduation.

As an international student, Chandrasekharan’s options for industry-based experiences were limited. International students’ visas often prohibit off-campus paid work — including paid internships. This meant that opportunities such as the Biotechnology Training Program (BTP), which requires that trainees complete a paid internship, were unavailable to him.

Fortunately for Chandrasekharan, an internship pilot program at UW–Madison has opened the door for international students to get a feel for life in the biotech industry. UW’s Graduate School Industry Internship Program , which grew from the opportunities available through BTP, will soon enter its third year. Participation is available to students with dissertator status and aims to enhance doctoral students’ competitiveness for a variety of careers beyond academia.

“The internship program provides a valuable experiential learning opportunity for our graduate students that will both enhance their research skillset as well as prepare them for success in their future scientific careers,” explains William Karpus, dean of the Graduate School.

The program’s internship requirements are flexible and can meet the parameters of international students’ visas. With a wide range of internship options, students like Chandrasekharan can build skills and relationships in any life science field.

“The opportunities are rather limited for international students,” says Chandrasekharan. “I’m so thankful to [BTP director] Brian Fox for setting a precedent with BTP and to the Graduate School for starting this pilot program. It’s allowed me to see how my scientific knowledge can be applied and expanded in a different context.”

Chandrasekharan applied and was accepted as a graduate school intern at Aldevron , a biotechnology company in Madison, WI. The internship’s emphasis on protein purification fit well with his skills and interests. “In the Coyle Lab, we can bioengineer proteins and grow them in different types of cells. We break the cells apart and purify what’s left until we isolate the protein we want to study. We can then use that protein in different experiments to gain better understanding about the biological processes that protein is involved in,” explains Chandrasekharan. “Companies like Aldevron can use these same techniques to produce engineered proteins for clients in biomedical research and other fields.”

Aldevron’s internship program has strong support from Tom Foti, the vice president and general manager of the company’s Protein Business Unit. Foti, who had his own transformative internship during his undergraduate years at North Dakota State University, sees value in biotech internships beyond building research skills. “I always dreamed that when Aldevron expanded we’d be able to have interns here,” says Foti. “Our interns don’t just participate in the science, they learn how a high performing workplace culture operates from the inside and how to be part of a team. I think that’s very important for young scientists trying to decide if industry is for them.”

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Aldevron’s internship is rigorous and competitive. Their selection process mirrors that used to select their employees: scientific acumen is just as important as curiosity and critical thinking skills. For the interns who are selected, Foti and his team are committed to training the next generation of industry scientists. Chandrasekharan and the three other interns in his cohort participated in the training, problem solving, and decision making that comes with industry-based applied science.

This approach was just what Chandrasekharan was looking for. “One of the biggest reasons I wanted to do an industry internship was that I wanted to see how bench science connects to the business and managerial side of biotech,” recalls Chandrasekharan. “I wanted to see if I’m a good fit for that part of the work. They showed me how I can translate my Ph.D. skills into managing projects, working as a team to solve problems, and communicating with stakeholders about the science. I learned how to think about optimizing technical workflows while working toward clients’ goals. These are all things that build off my Ph.D. work but required me to recontextualize my skills and knowledge.”

Chandrasekharan left his internship ready to complete his doctoral research and pursue a career in the biotech industry. He hopes to be just one of many international students able to gain clarity through the Graduate School Industry Internship Program. “There’s nothing like firsthand experience,” says Chandrasekharan. “My hope is that this program is successful and becomes a long-term option for international students who want to apply academic training in a novel setting.”

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Top 10 USA Colleges Offering Full Scholarship For International Students

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Pursuing higher education in the United States is a dream shared by many students around the world. The allure of top-tier education, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a culturally diverse environment makes the U.S. a coveted destination.

However, the high cost of tuition and living expenses can be a significant barrier. Fortunately, numerous prestigious U.S. colleges offer full scholarships to international students, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder talented individuals from achieving their academic and professional aspirations.

These scholarships not only cover tuition but often extend to living expenses, providing a comprehensive financial package.

This blog explores the top 10 U.S. colleges that provide full scholarships for international students, making their dream of world-class American education a reality.

1. Harvard University

Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of the most prestigious institutions globally. Harvard offers need-based financial aid to international students. The university ensures that all admitted students, regardless of nationality, can afford to attend.

Financial aid packages typically cover tuition, room, board, and other associated costs. Harvard's commitment to accessibility ensures that students from diverse economic backgrounds can benefit from its world-class education.

2. Yale University

Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, offers generous financial aid packages to international students. Like Harvard, Yale provides need-based financial aid, ensuring that students from all economic backgrounds can attend.

Yale's financial aid policy meets 100% of demonstrated financial needs without requiring loans, making it a top choice for international students seeking comprehensive support.

3. Princeton University

Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is renowned for its strong financial aid program. Princeton offers need-based aid to all students, including international students.

The university's aid packages are loan-free and cover the total cost of attendance, including tuition, room, board, and personal expenses. Princeton’s commitment to affordability allows students to graduate debt-free.

4. Stanford University

Stanford University in Stanford, California, is another elite institution offering full scholarships to international students. Stanford provides need-based financial aid that covers the total cost of attendance.

The university’s aid packages include grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder talented students from accessing a Stanford education.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a leader in science, technology, and engineering education. MIT offers need-based financial aid to international students, meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.

The aid packages at MIT are composed of grants and scholarships, allowing students to graduate without debt.

6. Amherst College

Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a liberal arts college known for its generous financial aid policies. Amherst offers need-based aid to all admitted students, including internationals.

The college meets 100% of demonstrated financial need without loans, providing grants and scholarships to cover tuition, fees, room, and board. Amherst’s inclusive financial aid ensures that students from all backgrounds can thrive.

7. Duke University

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, provides substantial financial aid to international students. Duke’s need-based financial aid program covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, room, board, and personal expenses.

Duke's commitment to financial support allows international students to focus on their studies and extracurricular activities without financial stress.

8. University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers generous financial aid packages to international students. Penn’s need-based financial aid ensures that all admitted students can afford to attend.

The university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants and scholarships, eliminating the need for loans. Penn’s financial aid program promotes diversity and inclusion by supporting students from various economic backgrounds.

9. Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, is a member of the Ivy League and offers need-based financial aid to international students. Dartmouth meets 100% of demonstrated financial need without requiring loans.

The financial aid packages cover the full cost of attendance, allowing students to focus on their academic and personal growth without worrying about finances.

10. Columbia University

Columbia University in New York City offers comprehensive financial aid to international students. Columbia’s need-based financial aid policy meets 100% of demonstrated financial needs.

The university provides grants and scholarships to cover tuition, fees, room, and board. Columbia’s financial aid program ensures that talented students from around the world can access its diverse and dynamic educational environment.

Application Process for Scholarships

Applying for these scholarships typically involves several steps:

Submit a complete application: Ensure that you meet all the application requirements for the college you are applying to. This usually includes standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, etc.), transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal essays.

Financial aid forms: Most colleges require international students to submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile or the institution’s financial aid forms. These forms help the college determine your financial need.

Additional documentation: You may need to provide additional documentation, such as bank statements or proof of income, to support your financial aid application.

Interviews and Further Information: Some colleges might request an interview or additional information as part of their decision-making process.

Deadlines: Pay close attention to application and financial aid deadlines. Missing these deadlines can jeopardize your chances of receiving aid.

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Attending a prestigious U.S. college on a full scholarship is an achievable dream for international students. Institutions like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and others are committed to providing financial aid to ensure that talented students from around the world can access their educational programs.

By understanding the application process and preparing thoroughly, you can increase your chances of securing a full scholarship and embarking on a transformative educational journey in the United States.

However, scholarships from universities are not the only options available.

Organizations like Zolve also offer scholarships specifically designed to support international students. Zolve provides financial assistance that can cover a significant portion of your educational expenses, further reducing the financial burden.

Apply now for a Zolve scholarship and turn your academic dreams into reality!

1. How to get a 100% scholarship in the USA for international students?

To secure a 100% scholarship in the USA as an international student, focus on applying to universities that offer need-based or merit-based full scholarships, such as Harvard, Yale, or MIT. Ensure you have outstanding academic records, strong extracurriculars, and compelling application essays to increase your chances.

2. Which university gives full scholarships for international students in the USA?

Universities like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford offer full scholarships for international students in the USA, covering tuition and living expenses through need-based or merit-based financial aid programs.

3. Can an Indian student get a full scholarship in the USA?

In the USA, Indian students can receive full scholarships that cover tuition and living expenses. Examples include programs like the Fulbright Scholarship, which provides comprehensive financial support for international students.

4. How much GPA is required to get a full scholarship in the USA?

To qualify for a full scholarship in the USA, a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is typically required. However, requirements vary by institution and scholarship, with some prestigious universities looking for exceptional academic performance and other criteria.

5. Which intake is best for scholarships in the USA?

The Fall intake is often favoured due to its wider course selection and abundant scholarship opportunities. Alternatively, the Spring intake may suit those needing additional application preparation time or preferring a less competitive entry period.

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Research scholarships and fees

UWA is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities.

A wide range of significant research scholarships ensure UWA remains the university of choice for a large number of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students – from across the nation and the globe.

Scholarships for HDR

The range of UWA scholarships available to support your Higher Degree by Research includes those funded by the Australian Government, University, and external organisations. Scholarships can cover costs such as tuition fees, stipends (living allowances), overseas student health cover, travel, research and relocation allowances.

UWA offers research scholarships to support the training of domestic and international students, developing graduates with the skills required to build careers in both academic and non-academic employment.

At UWA we award research scholarships through a competitive merit-based selection process which includes two annual scholarship rounds and some additional selection processes. Eligible applicants are ranked according to academic achievement and research potential, based on evidence provided.  

Scholarships rounds and application dates

UWA usually holds two Higher Degree by Research scholarship rounds per year:

  • International Round: typically open from July to August.
  • Domestic Round:  typically open from September to October. 

International students who have completed a degree at UWA are also entitled to apply in the Domestic Round.

Scholarship rounds

International scholarship round for commencement in 2025 , domestic scholarship round (incl uwa international students) for commencement in 2025 .

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Understanding RTP scholarships, stipends and allowances

The Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) is a dedicated pool of funding to support domestic and international students who are undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees. Universities may use RTP funding to provide support to a student through one or more of the following avenues:

Domestic RTP Tuition Fees Offset Scholarship

Automatically provided to all domestic HDR students, without the need for a competitive application process.

International RTP Tuition Fees Offset Scholarship

Awarded to selected international HDR students, on the basis of a competitive application process.

RTP Stipend Scholarship (living allowance)

Awarded to a limited number of domestic and international students, via a competitive selection process. The current value is $35,000 per annum.

RTP Allowance

Awarded to assist students with ancillary costs of higher degree by research, including relocation.

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How RTP works for HDR students

An RTP Fees Offset pays for the tuition fees of a Higher Degree by Research student that would otherwise have been paid by the student. 

Students approved for Fees Offset scholarships are normally entitled to up to four years full-time equivalent for a doctorate by research and two years full-time equivalent study for a master's by research. The value of Fees Offset at UWA is approximately $33,500 per annum, and is subject to change in future years.

This entitlement is subject to the student making satisfactory progress and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Find out more about the RTP under the Quick Links section below

To explore the full RTP Scholarships policy and find details and conditions of award, download the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships Policy  [DOC 161KB]  

Available Scholarships

UWA offers a number of prestigious higher degree by research scholarships to outstanding domestic students who demonstrate exceptional research potential. Access and equity for all students is paramount. Prospective researchers who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply for the large number of scholarships available across a range of disciplines.  Find domestic Higher Degree by Research scholarships

International

UWA offers a number of prestigious higher degree by research scholarships to outstanding international students who demonstrate exceptional research potential.

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Tuition fees for HDR

Citizens of Australia and New Zealand and permanent residents of Australia are exempt from tuition fees if UWA admits them to a HDR course.

This exemption applies for up to four years' full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research, and two years' full-time equivalent study for a master's by research.

All international students at UWA must pay tuition fees for their course unless they have a scholarship or sponsorship that covers the fees.

All students are required to pay the UWA Student Services and Amenities fee .

This compulsory charge provides access to a range of amenities and services, including recreational, sporting and educational facilities and social, education and representation activities.

Find out more about tuition fees for HDR courses at UWA here:

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