ADMISSIONS

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Information

Additional funding is often available to students to cover their remaining programs fees. Students are encouraged to explore funding opportunities available through non-government organizations and government sources to assist in their payment of fees and travel expenses, such as the Soros Foundation or the U.S. Embassy in their home country. Local businesses, corporations and employers are often a source for additional scholarship help. Many students attending the Institute do find additional funding to cover their costs. For additional information to get you started, please see the links below.

The Fund for American Studies offers an average scholarship of over 80% for all international students. The Fund for American Studies can provide a letter of support for students seeking additional funding from other organizations. However, our knowledge of organizations that provide additional funding is limited and students will likely know better local sources of funding in their communities.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

For students looking for additional funding to cover their amount due and other related costs, below is a list of Internet services and organizations that can assist you. All students looking for funding opportunities are encouraged to do a thorough search of programs and organizations in their country.

Here are some links we recommend exploring:

• http://scholarship-positions.com/
• http://worldyouth.info/
• http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/grantfinder
• http://www.scholars4dev.com/
• http://www.facebook.com/Scholarships4East
• http://www.fastweb.com/
• http://www.soros.org/grants/find
• http://eastchance.com/index.asp
• http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com
• http://www.mladiinfo.com/
• www.scholarships-links.com

Here are some sites we have recommended in the past:

FreSch! has a database of over 2,000 organizations and foundations that offer scholarships, representing approximately 169,000 awards. www.freschinfo.com

The International Education financial Aid (IEFA) has a comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in their pursuit to study abroad. www.iefa.org

Peterson's Award Search database presents 800,000 awards from about 2,000 sources in 69 academic subject areas, with the same complete descriptions found in Peterson's Scholarships, Grants and Prizes book. www.collegequest.com

The International Student is an information resource for students who are interested in studying in the United States. Includes application process, visas, and a list of scholarships and grants. Visit the website at www.internationalstudent.com

In addition to these resources on the web, your local area Rotary Club and Lions Club may offer scholarships that will be applicable to your situation. Click on the links to find your local chapter of these organizations.