Institute of International Education
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A global not-for-profit established in 1919, IIE is the first private organization facilitating international exchanges. IIE creates and implements international education programs, conducts research, and provides life-changing opportunities for students, scholars, and artists worldwide. The organization manages more than 200 programs with participants from more than 180 countries and has a presence in over 85 countries, working in areas including scholarships and fellowships, training and capacity building, crisis response, and research in international education.
Funding Opportunities
Iran Opportunity Award
The Iran Opportunity Award offers financial and educational support for female Iranian students with outstanding academic records and low-income backgrounds aiming for a Master's or PhD program in the U.S. starting Fall 2025. This initiative covers upfront costs, including an English proficiency test, college application fees, U.S. visa and SEVIS fees, airfare, and a settlement allowance, as well as professional advising support. Prospective students are selected based on academic excellence, economic challenges, English proficiency, and application quality. The program aims to empower talented Iranian women on their journey to higher education in the United States by removing financial barriers to graduate education access.
American University Kyiv Scholarship Fund
The AUK Scholarship Fund provides Ukrainian students the unique opportunity to earn an American degree while studying in Ukraine. The American University Kyiv (AUK), powered by Arizona State University, offers education that creates freedom for students to invent impactful products, discover new solutions, and play an integral part in the global economy. In 2022, AUK launched the Build Solid Futures scholarship program, which provides merit-based, need-based, and wartime scholarships to AUK students. In partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation, AUK offers several full scholarships in both bachelor's and master's programs specifically for veterans, children and spouses of Fallen Heroes who meet the admission criteria. These scholarship programs were the first of their kind in Ukraine to help support wartime students, veterans, and families of fallen soldiers. AUK's mission is to educate leaders of the future to address societal challenges through research and collaboration while acting as a catalyst for transforming the educational system of Ukraine.
Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia)
Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program aims to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to Asian cultures and languages, supporting study abroad experiences across various terms including summer, fall, spring, academic year, and calendar year programs. The scholarship is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and funded by the Freeman Foundation. Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026 are now closed, with applications for Academic Year 2026-2027 anticipated to open in February 2026.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program is sponsored by the Freeman Foundation, a private foundation with offices in Honolulu, HI. The Freeman Foundation's major objectives include strengthening the bonds of friendship between the United States and countries of East Asia. A Freeman-ASIA award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, and other expenses. Through education and educational institutes, the Foundation hopes to develop a greater appreciation of Asian cultures, histories, and economies in the United States and a better understanding of the American people and of American institutions by the peoples of East Asia.
Adobe Design Circle Scholarships
Adobe Design Circle Scholarships is an initiative to drive transformation in the design industry by creating increased visibility for design as a career path and promoting greater diversity within the field. Through scholarship and mentorship, the program provides aspiring designers with opportunities and support to access educational resources, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, or economic or cultural background. Adobe awards ten annual college scholarships, up to $25,000 USD per year for each recipient, totaling up to $100,000 USD over four years. The focus of the scholarship is interaction design, with applicants pursuing UX, UI, or product design careers. Recipients aim to cultivate their design skills to create meaningful change in their communities and design products and services for the broadest range of people possible. Leaders from across the design industry serve as Design Circle mentors, offering one-on-one career and personal development guidance, portfolio reviews, and networking opportunities to scholars. The program believes that mentorship strengthens the impact of the scholarship while providing real-world experience to students during their education.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 5
- Source Domain
- iie.org
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