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The College of St. Catherine & Wasie Scholarship For Women Leaders is a scholarship program designed to support female undergraduate students from Poland who are admitted to the College of St. Catherine. This scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering tuition, room, and board for qualified recipients. The scholarship is jointly sponsored by the College of St. Catherine and the Wasie Foundation, demonstrating their commitment to supporting international women leaders in higher education. Students must fulfill all requirements to attend the College of St. Catherine along with completing requirements set by the Wasie Foundation to be eligible for this award.

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) China and Inner Asia Council (CIAC) Small Grants program provides funding support for dissertation-level graduate students and scholars with special research interests in China, Taiwan, or Inner Asia. This grant opportunity is designed to support research activities and is particularly welcoming to junior and independent scholars, adjunct faculty, and dissertation-level graduate students. Applicants must be current members of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), but there are no citizenship requirements, making this an internationally accessible funding opportunity. Awards can provide up to $2,000 to support research projects focused on China, Taiwan, or Inner Asia studies.

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work. The fellowship provides support for one year of study or research.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers fellowships and grants to individuals who wish to pursue interests in research, study, or creative arts in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. The program supports U.S. citizens and graduates pursuing interests relevant to Scandinavia across all fields of study. Applicants must have some ability with the language of the host country. The foundation provides two types of awards: fellowships offering up to $23,000 and grants offering up to $5,000. This opportunity is designed for graduating seniors or graduates seeking graduate-level experiences in Scandinavian countries, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship, sponsored by B4 Brands, is awarded each year to non-traditional, full-time students pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing. All scholarship winners receive a non-renewable scholarship of $1,000 payable directly to the institution in which they are enrolled. Undergraduate nursing programs are those offering an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Non-traditional students are those students who postponed the pursuit of a college degree after high school, or had their college careers interrupted, and instead entered the workforce, or military or fulfilled a family or non-profit obligation. The scholarship is open to US citizens, US nationals, US permanent residents, and international students who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides funding for undergraduate students who are receiving a Pell grant to study abroad. The scholarship aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Students can receive up to $5,000 for study abroad programs. Additional funding is available for students who intend to study a Critical Need Language (additional $3,000) or pursue undergraduate research in STEM fields while abroad (additional $1,000 supplemental). The program supports faculty-led, exchange, or partner programs, or programs approved through the one-time approval petition process. All programs must be at least 4 weeks or longer to qualify.

The Boren Scholarship funds United States undergraduates to study less commonly taught languages in areas critical to US interests but underrepresented in most study-abroad programs, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are excluded. Boren Scholars are comprised of highly motivated individuals who are willing to commit to working for the federal government for at least one year after graduation. The Boren Scholarship initiative is offered by the National Security Education Program. The award provides a maximum of $25,000 per academic year and requires recipients to fulfill a service requirement by working for the federal government. Applicants must be U.S. citizens planning a study abroad experience in eligible countries that meets home institution standards and must study a foreign language in the country of study.

The American Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Approximately 100 scholarships are awarded annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. This scholarship supports undergraduate students in any field of study, and Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad. Their study in Japan must last for at least 3 months and must earn credit that will transfer to their home institution in the U.S.

The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Approximately 15 students will be hired to work as employees at Carnegie in Washington, DC on a full-time basis for 10-12 months. Gaither Junior Fellows provide research assistance to scholars working within Carnegie's programs. They have the opportunity to conduct research, contribute to op-eds, papers, reports, and books, edit documents, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials. The fellowship offers a substantive work experience with comprehensive benefits including a $45,000 annual stipend and full benefits package. Fellows work directly with scholars on critical international issues spanning democracy, international economics, nuclear policy, energy and climate, and regional studies focusing on the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, Asia, and Russia/Eurasia.

Each summer, the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) hosts undergraduates for a 10-week program to conduct independent research with a University of Pittsburgh neuroscience faculty of their choice. The research will be conducted in a laboratory setting and students will gain technical knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, molecular biology, brain imaging, computer simulations, neuropsychology, and behavioral assessments. The fellowship provides a $4000 stipend and monthly bus passes for the duration of the program. This opportunity is designed for students who have completed their sophomore or junior years at a college or university in the U.S. and are enrolled full-time with a 3.0 GPA or higher in the areas of science or math. International students are also eligible if they can provide official authorization for Optional Practical Training (OPT) from their institution.

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. Each year, the Rangel Program selects 20 outstanding Rangel Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process and helps support them through two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available.

The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time hands-on training and educational program that provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. This Mirzayan Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to obtain the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels. The fellowship is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral candidates who received their degree within 5 years, and is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students with F-1 or J-1 visas. Fellows receive a stipend to offset living expenses during the 12-week fellowship period in Washington, DC.

The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship at the American University in Dubai seeks to further the goals of the Clinton Presidential Foundation to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. In partnership with the American University in Dubai, the program provides American students based in the US the opportunity to expand their educational and cultural horizons by studying in the Arab world. The scholarship covers full tuition and housing at American University in Dubai for eligible undergraduate students. This study abroad opportunity is open to U.S. citizen students currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate degree candidates at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States who are sophomores or above with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Freeman-ASIA supports U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program's goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Upon their return from study abroad, award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States. The awards vary based on the length of study: summer programs receive up to $3,000, semester programs receive up to $5,000, and academic year programs receive up to $7,000. Applicants must be undergraduates receiving financial aid with a minimum GPA of 2.8 who will be studying abroad in East or Southeast Asia and must have little or no previous experience in the country where they plan to study.

The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest U.S. international exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. It offers opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, or English teaching assistantships in a foreign country. The program provides round trip transportation, limited health benefits, and living expenses based on the host country. The program is open to senior undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni within 7 years of graduation. Applicants can choose from three types of awards: study grants for graduate-level coursework, research grants for independent research projects, or English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) for teaching English in a foreign country. Language ability requirements differ for each country and program type. The Fulbright Program aims to foster international understanding and cultural exchange while providing recipients with transformative educational and professional development experiences abroad. Applicants are expected to demonstrate ambassadorial qualities, leadership experience, and ideas for community engagement in their host country. The program requires institutional nomination through the University of New Hampshire's Office of National Fellowships, with a comprehensive application process that includes multiple drafts of statements, letters of recommendation, and campus interviews before submission to the national Fulbright competition.

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six to 12 months. This program is specifically designed for graduate students in doctoral programs focused on non-Western European foreign languages and area studies who are planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation. The fellowship covers comprehensive support including travel expenses, maintenance and dependents allowances depending on cost of living in the host country, research expenses, and health/accident insurance premiums. Students must apply through their enrolled institutions, and the program requires institutional nomination. The average fellowship award is approximately $33,000, providing substantial support for international dissertation research in modern foreign languages and area studies fields.

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships of up to $5,000 for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs. FEA is committed to increasing opportunities for students by reducing financial restrictions through the provision of grants and scholarships. The program offers 15 scholarships for approved study abroad programs lasting four weeks or longer. Both general scholarships and several special designation scholarships are available, including one specifically for students in the New England area. Upon return, recipients are expected to support education abroad in their campus community through work with the FEA and their campus education abroad staff.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy. Fellows receive a salary, basic health insurance compensation, travel expenses to Washington, DC, and professional development funding to attend relevant conferences, meetings, language courses, or policy courses.

The International Peace Scholarship Fund was established in 1949 by P.E.O. International to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States or Canada. The scholarship provides financial assistance to women from outside the United States and Canada who are seeking advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada, with the expectation that students will return to their home countries to utilize their education to make a positive impact and foster global peace. To qualify for their first scholarship, applicants must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year. Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants. The scholarship is designed to support women pursuing graduate education across various fields including arts, business, education, health, humanities, public service, social sciences, and STEM. Scholarships are awarded annually with a two-stage application process, beginning with eligibility forms due in December and full applications due in February. Awards can provide up to $12,500 to support graduate education expenses. Recipients are expected to return to their home countries upon completion of their studies to apply their education toward positive impact in their communities and contribute to international peace.

The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to represent the United States as cultural ambassadors to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators. The JET Program seeks participants who are adaptable, outgoing, and who have a deep interest in Japan. Participants work for one to five years in various locations throughout Japan, teaching English or serving as cultural liaisons. The program provides competitive annual compensation that increases with each year of service.

The Fellowship Program is designed to develop leaders for positions of public influence both in society and the church. College graduates with academic interests in theology, society, politics, and law are invited to apply. Students selected for the program are provided housing and a competitive stipend to defray living expenses. Upon successful completion of the academic residency and externship, the Fellowship Program offers life-long membership in a professional fraternity that includes graduate school and job placement assistance, mentoring, career coaching, networking, and continuing education opportunities. Like similar prestigious postgraduate programs, the Institute's Fellowship is merit-based and offers a competitive stipend and housing benefit for its academic residency and externship. The program includes a four-month academic residency on campus followed by an externship placement with various organizations. Fellows receive comprehensive support including housing, stipends, and extensive professional development opportunities.

The Gottschalk Teachers of English at Kobe College High School program was named in honor of longtime KCC-JEE Board President Dr. Patsy Cooper Gottschalk. This teaching fellowship places educators at Kobe College High School in Japan to teach English to students in grades 7-12. The program offers a two-year term with the possibility of extensions up to a total six-year stay, beginning on April 1st. The position provides competitive compensation and substantial benefits including subsidized housing, travel and shipping expenses from the United States, and language study support. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or experienced educators looking to gain international teaching experience while immersing themselves in Japanese culture. The program seeks individuals with strong English grammar skills and a background in English or Education, with preference given to those with TESOL certification and teaching experience.

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. Students may participate in the program either as a direct exchange student (registering at their home university, paying their home fees, and attending the host university as an exchange visitor) or as a self-placed visiting student (registering at the host university and paying host tuition fees). The program is designed for full-time undergraduate students in good standing at fully accredited degree granting colleges or universities in the United States. All applicants must be U.S. citizens with superior and competitive academic records who have met their home university's eligibility requirements for participation in international exchange programs. Applicants must be fluent in English and/or French where appropriate, and must be nominated by their home university. The fellowship provides $6,000 for one semester or $12,000 for a full academic year to support the exchange experience.

The Year Abroad Scholarship supports Polish language course at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland. This program provides undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students the opportunity to study Polish language abroad. The scholarship includes financial support from both NAWA (National Agency for Academic Exchange) and the Kosciuszko Foundation to help cover tuition and living expenses while studying in Poland. Preference is given to applicants of Polish descent, and applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible.

The Link Foundation Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation Ph.D. Fellowship Program is designed to foster ocean engineering and ocean instrumentation research, enhance both theoretical and practical knowledge and applications in these fields, and disseminate research results through lectures, seminars, and publications. The fellowship provides financial support to Ph.D. students conducting research in ocean engineering and instrumentation at U.S. and Canadian universities. The award consists of $35,000 and can be used flexibly towards the Fellow's academic year and summer stipend, expenses associated with the Fellow's research such as supplies, equipment, and computing charges, to support the Fellow's attendance at technical meetings, and to defray the cost of publishing research results. This comprehensive support enables fellows to advance their doctoral research in ocean engineering and instrumentation. Applicants must already be accepted into a Ph.D. program at a U.S. or Canadian university and be enrolled on a full-time basis for the duration of the award. There are no limitations placed on citizenship, making this an internationally accessible fellowship. The program supports dissertation-level research and encourages dissemination of findings through various scholarly channels.

The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) offers scholarships for graduate school to students enrolled in full-time or part-time master's programs at the time of application. This scholarship opportunity is specifically designed to support members of the National Black MBA Association who are pursuing MBA degrees. Candidates must be active members of the National Black MBA Association in addition to meeting other academic award criteria. The scholarship provides financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to help offset the costs of graduate business education. This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, and international students who meet the membership and eligibility requirements.