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Scholarships & Grants for International Students Scholarship Organization Scholarship Name and Description Contact AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships Fellowships will be awarded to graduate female foreign students of outstanding ability who can be expected to give effective leadership in their fields upon return to their home country. 1111 16th St. NW Washington, DC 20037 ph: 202-728-7603 ADAMHA National Research Service Awards PhD in areas of biomedical & behavioral research within one of the three institutes. Westwood Bldg #240, NIH Bethesda, MD 20892 ph: 301-594-7248 AEI Scholarship Fund Scholarships to female medical students Society Bank 10 South Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ph: 313-994-5555 African-American Institute   833 United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Grants for Dissertation Research. For students in the social, medical, management or health sciences. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Grants Management 540 Gaither Road, Suite 4000 Rockville, MD 20850 Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf Administering various awards for auditory-oral students who a) were born with profound hearing losses, or b) experienced a severe hearing loss before acquiring language. Applicants must enroll in a college or university program that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing. 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, D.C. 20007 American Antiquarian Society Dissertation fellowships for conducting research using AAS library's resources. 185 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA 01609 ph: 508-752-5221 American Association for the Advancement of Science 10 weeks summer fellowships at the institution for environmental sciences and engineering. 1333 H St. NW Washington, DC 20005 ph: 202-326-6605 American Bar Association International Legal Exchange Program (ILEX) Grants for Law studies. 1700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW # 620 Washington, DC 20006 American Cancer Society, California Dissertation fellowships for research in the social & behavioral aspects of cancer. Applicants must be currently enrolled at a California institute. 1710 Webster St., Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94612 American Council of Learned Societies Grants for Chinese Studies. Fellowships are available for original research on Chinese culture or society. Language training and support for China specialists available. 288 E. 45 St. New York, NY 10017 ph: 212-697-1505 American Council of Teachers of Russian Administering many funds, especially for Eastern European students, in the fields of Communication, Journalism, Education Administration, Library & Information Science and Public Policy. 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 American Council of Learned Societies East European Language Training Dissertation Fellowships for research on East Europe are available to students of the humanities or social sciences. Study trips may also be sponsored. Grants for summer training and study of any East European language (except Russian languages) in the US. Both for students and scholars 288 E. 45 St. New York, NY 10017 ph: 212-697-1505 American Foundation for Aging Research Fellowship Awards for undergraduate, graduate, & Ph.D. students of biology, cancer, biochemistry, or biophysics in the aging research. North Carolina State University Biochemistry Department 128 Polk Hall Raleigh, NC 27695 American Institute for Economic Research Fellowships to college seniors applying to graduate programs leading to a Ph.D. for research in the institution. Also, Summer Fellowships in Economics for undergraduates & graduates who may apply for stipends to participate in an 8 weeks summer program in economics. P.O. Box 1000 Great Barrington, MA 01230 ph: 413-528-1207 American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowship Program Graduates specializing in Indian aspects of academic discipline & for study in India. 1130 E. 59th St. Chicago, IL 60637 ph: 773-702-8638 American Jewish Archives Fellowships For Jewish related research or writing at the archives. 3101 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220 ph: 202-326-6605 American Museum of Natural History Roosevelt Fund. Undergraduates& graduates for study of North America wild-life. Central Park W. & 79th St. New York, NY 10024 ph: 212-769-5467 American Museum of Natural History Chapman Fund. Undergraduates& graduates for research in ornithology. Central Park W. & 79th St. New York, NY 10024 ph: 212-769-5467 American Numismatic Society Undergraduates & graduates for summer seminars & research involving numismatics. Broadway & 155th St. New York, NY 10032 American Oriental Society Fellowships for the Study of Chinese Art. Undergraduates& graduates, for the study of Chinese paintings. Applicants must speak Chinese. Fellowships for the Study of Chinese Art University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109 ph: 313-747-4760 American Philosophical Society The J. C. Slater Fellowship. Scholarships for doctoral dissertation on the history of the 20th century physical sciences. 104 South 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 American Philosophical Society Phillips Fund for Native American Studies. Scholarships for graduates research on North American Indian linguistics & ethno history. 104 South 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 American Political Science Association Fellowships Program. 9-months internship in Congress. 1527 New Hampshire Ave. Washington, DC 20036 ph: 202-483-2512 American Political Science Association Foreign Student Travel Grants for APSA Annual Meeting. Undergraduates & graduates may apply for travel grants which are designated for foreign students to enable them to attend the APSA's annual meeting. 1527 New Hampshire Ave. Washington, DC 20036 ph: 202-483-2512 American Research Center in Egypt Ph.D dissertation from the fields of Egyptology, archeology, art history, humanities, social sciences and related disciplines. 30 E. 20th St. New York, NY 10003 ph: 212-529-6661 American Scandinavians Foundation Awards for graduate Scandinavian students to undertake study or research program in the U.S. Also awards in ALL fields for advanced study or research in Scandinavia. 725 Park Ave. New York, NY 10021 ph: 212-879-9779 American School of Classical Studies At Athens Gennadeion Fellowships. Available for research in Byzantine Studies. New York University 113 University Place New York, NY 10003 American Schools of Oriental Research Fellowships A variety of grants for Middle Eastern studies in such humanistic disciplines as anthropology, archeology, Biblical studies, epigraphy, history and philosophy are available for undergraduates & graduates. Mesopotamian Fellowship for the study of Mesopotamian civilization and culture; Albright Fellowship for the study of the Middle East or Eastern Mediterranean; Barton Fellowship for archeological research at Jerusalem; Kress Fellowship for the study of architecture at Jerusalem; National Endowment for the Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship for archeological research at Jerusalem. 3301 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 ph: 410-516-3498 American Society for Microbiology Fellowships in the microbiological sciences to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students. 1752 N. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 ph: 202.737.3600 American Society of Civil Engineers Administering various scholarships for undergraduates and graduates who study or conduct research in civil engineering. 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191 American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Scholarships & grants to graduate students for research and study in the field of communication sciences and disorders. 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 ph: 301-897-5700 Atlantic Salmon Federation Fellowships to graduate students for research in Atlantic salmon biology, management and conservation. P.O. Box 429 St. Andrews, NB, EOG 2X0 Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation Scholarships for graduate studies in audio engineering. 60 E. 42nd St. New York, NY 10165 ph: 203-866-6005 Baker Charitable Trust   Bank of America NT and SA Trust Department #8240 555 S. Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 Bedding Plants Foundation, Inc. Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who major in horticulture or related fields. P.O. Box 27241 Lansing, MI 48909 ph: 517-694-8537 Brown Library Graduates, pre/post doctoral study using the library collection - a collection of primary sources relating to all aspects of the New World. Box 1894, Brown University Providence RI 02912 ph: 401-863-2725 Cancer Research Institute Supports clinical trials that test novel therapies for advanced prostate cancer. 681 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10022. ph: 212-688-7515 Center for Disease Control For protectorates & young scientists. National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Atlanta, GA 30333 ph: 404-639-3343 Center for Hellenic Studies Fellowships for Ph.D. and candidates with background on Hellenic studies. Use of the center's extensive library. 3100 Whitehaven St. NW Washington, DC 20008 ph: 202-234-3738 Center for Science in the Public Interest Internships for undergraduates & graduates for 10-week periods on the subjects of consumer health, nutrition studies of food additives, alcohol and public policy and children nutrition. 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009 ph: 202-332-9110 Charles Babbage Institute Fellowships to graduate students whose dissertation will address a topic in the history of computers and information processing. 103 Walter Literary University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 ph: 612-624-5050 Countess of Munster Musical Trust Awards for assistance in musical education. Applicants must be of British nationality. Wormley Hill Godalming Surrey GU8 5SG Dirksen Congressional Center Grants for Research on Congress. Graduates & political scientists, historians, scholars of public administration or American studies may apply for grants for research on Congress, especially Congressional leadership. 301 S. 4th St. Perkin, IL 61554 ph: 309-347-4219 Dumbarton Oaks Grants to assist with scholarly projects in Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, and Studies in Landscape Architecture. Office of the Director 1703 32 St., NW Washington, DC 20007 Early American Industries Association Grants-in-Aid. Undergraduates and graduates for the research of American industry and early American tools and mechanical devices. Winterthur Museum Winterthur, DE 19735 ph: 302-888-4649 Einstein (Albert) Institute Support for graduates & scholars conducting research on the history, characteristics, and potential application of nonviolent sanctions. 1430 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138 ph: 617-876-0311 Electrochemical Society, Inc. Scholarships & Fellowships to graduate students for study and research in the field of electrochemistry. 10 South Main St. Pennington, NJ 08534 Elizabeth Greenshield Foundation Grants for young artists working in the following areas: painting, drawing, print making, sculpture. 1814 Sherbrooke St. W. Montreal, Quebec Canada H3H 1E4 Entomological Society of America Scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in entomology, biology, zoology, or a related science. 9301 Annapolis Rd. Lenham, MD 20706 ph: 301-731-4535 Explorers Club Grants for undergraduate students for research in the natural science under the supervision of a qualified scientist. Youth Activity Fund 46 E. 70th St. New York, NY 10021 Fellowships Section Office of Technical cooperation of Development   Fellowships Section Office of Technical cooperation of Development United Nations New York, NY 10017 Foundation Center Administers many U.S. foundations and grants. 79 Fifth Ave. New York, NY, 10003 ph: 212.620.4230 Foundation Center Offers a list of available funds. 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW #938 Washington, DC 20036 ph: 202-331-1400 Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Program 1996 Administering many funds, especially for Eastern European students, in the fields of Communication, Education Administration, Library & Information Science and Public Policy. ACTR 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Geological Society of America Grants for graduate students to support master's and doctoral thesis research in geological science. 3300 Penrose Place P.O. Box 9140 Boulder, CO 80301 ph: 303-447-2020 ext. 137 Getty Center for the History of Art & the Humanities Postdoctoral Residencies. Recent recipients of PhD degrees in the humanities rewriting their dissertations for publication are eligible for these funds. 401 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monika, CA 90401 ph: 310-393-4244 Grass Foundation Fellowship in Neurophysiology. Fellowships to support Graduate students for study at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA for a summer research program. 400 Franklin Street Suite 302 Braintree, MA 02184 ph: 781.843.0219 Guggenheim Foundation Awards for thesis clearly relevant to aggression & violence and human dominance. 527 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 ph: 212-644-4907 Hagley Museum and Literary Grants-in-aid to graduate students for research in the collections of the library. P.O. Box 3630 Wilmington, DE 19807 Hastings Center Undergraduates & graduates may apply for 4-6 week internships to study biomedical ethics. 255 Elm Rd. Briar cliff Manor, NY 10510 ph: 914-762-8500 Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Internships to undergraduates and graduate students in the following fields: Environmental education, ecological research, and biological survey & monitoring. RR 2, Box 191 Kempton, PA 19529 ph: 610-756-6961 Herb Society of America Research of herbal plants. 9019 Kirkland Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 Hoover Presidential Library Association Fellowships for conducting research in the Library's collections. P.O. Box 696 West Branch, IA 52358 ph: 319-643-5327 Institute of Food Technologists Scholarships and fellowships for undergraduates and graduates who major or conduct research in the area of food science. 221 N. LaSalle St., Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601 ph: 312-782-8424 Inter-American Foundation Fellowships for students from Latin America & the Caribbean. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in the problems of poverty and development. P.O.Box 9486 Arlington, VA 22209 ph: 703-841-3864 International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons Scholarships for students preparing for career in various health fields. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. P.O. Box 1310 Brookhaven, MS 39601 International Reading Association Offering a program of grants and awards relating to the field of reading and literacy for doctoral student to complete their dissertation. 800 Barkdale Road P. O. Box 8139 Newark, DE 19714 International Research & Exchange Board Fellowships for graduate study at the Master's level in the following fields: Business, economics, law, public administration, education administration, journalism & mass communication and library & information system. Applicants must be citizens of Eastern European countries. 1616 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 John Carter Brown Library Short-term fellowships to doctoral students for conducting research in the library collections which consist of primary materials relating to the discovery, exploration, settlement, and development of the new world. Box 1894 Providence, RI, 02912 Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Grants for masters and doctoral students who study or conduct research in the area of home economics. 4990 Northwind Dr. Suite 140 East Lansing, Michigan 48823-5031 L.S.B. Leaky Foundation Grants Grants to doctoral students for research in human origins, behavior and survival. Library Company of Philadelphia. Short-term fellowships for dissertation research in the library's collection. 1314 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Financial assistance to women from developing countries. Applicants should have a record of service to women and/or children in their countries. 1818 H St., NW Room G-100 Washington, DC 20433 ph: 202-473-8751 Medical Library Association Scholarships & Grants to graduate students for study in library science programs. Suite 300 Six North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60602 Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture Scholarships for graduate students specializing in Jewish studies. 15 E. 26th St. New York, NY 10010 Mongolian Society, Inc. Scholarships for students of Mongolian heritage to pursue studies in the U.S. 322 Goodbody Hall Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405 ph: 812-855-4078 National Archives and Records Administration Grants for postdoctoral and doctoral students to conduct a research in one of the Presidential Libraries. NL Room 104 Washington, DC 20408 National Federation of the Blind Scholarships for blind students. National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee Grinnell, Iowa 50112 National Gallery of Art Internships to graduating seniors and graduate students for participation in the ongoing work of the various departments in the Gallery. Office of Academic Programs Education Division Washington, D.C. 20565 ph: 202-8426399 National Institute of Justice Fellowships to graduate students for research in criminal justice. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Washington, D.C. 20531 National Science Foundation   4201 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22230 National Women's Studies Association Administering various scholarships, fellowships, and scholarships, intended to expand the possibilities of women's studies. 7100 Baltimore Avenue Suite 301 College Park, MD 20740 NATO Scientific Affairs Division Fellowships for scientists of NATO countries to pursue their work or to continue their training at institutions in other NATO countries. Fellowships are available for masters and doctoral students. B-1110 Brussels Belgium ph: (32-2)-707-4111 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Training internships to students who seek professional experience in environmental communications and education. Candidates must have completed two years of college study in Environmental / Science Education or a related field. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Delmar, NY 12054 ph: 518-475-0291 Organization of American States Fellowships are awarded to carry out graduate studies in a field which promotes the economic, social, scientific and cultural development of the Member States. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of an OAS county (most of South American countries). General Secretariat OAS 17th & Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 ph: 202-458-3900 P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Grants for women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. P.E.O. Executive Office 3700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Phi Beta Kappa Mary I. Sibley Fellowship. For an unmarried woman, 25 to 35, who holds the doctorate or has fulfilled all the requirements except the dissertation, and who plans to work full-time on research. In even-numbered years the $7,000 award is offered in French language and literature. In odd-numbered years the award is offered in Greek language, literature, history or archeology. 1811 Q St. NW Washington, DC 20009 ph: 202-265-3808 Purina Mills, Inc. Fellowships to graduate students for research in the field of nutrition as applied to animal, dairy and poultry science. 1401 S. Hanley Rd. St. Louis, Missouri 63144. Resources for the Future Dissertation fellowships for research related to natural resource and environmental issues. 1616 P St., NW Washington, DC 20036 ph: 202-328-5000 Rockefeller Foundation Sub-Saharan Africa Dissertation Internships. Support for African graduates to undertake supervised dissertation research in Africa, in agriculture, health and life sciences, economic development and poverty alleviation. 1133 6th Ave. New York, NY 10036 ph: 212-869-8500 Rotary Foundation Scholarships for international students after the completion of at least two years. Students are expected to serve as ambassadors of goodwill through appearance before Rotary clubs. Also, scholarships for the study of different languages are available. 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 Samuel H. Kress Foundation Pre-doctoral fellowships to art history students. 174 E. 80th St. New York, NY 10021 Shenandoah International Playwrights Retreat Fellowships for young writers to work with an acting company. Pennyrpyal Farm RT. 5 Box 167-F Staunton, VA 24401 Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science Fellowships. For female grads in the sciences. P.O.Box 4748 Ithaca, NY 14852 Sinfonia Foundation Research Assistance Grants. For research in Music. The subject of the research should be related to American music or music in America. 10600 Old State Rd. Evansville, IN 47711 Social Science Research Institute MacArthur Foundation Fellows in International Peace & Security. Dissertation and postdoctoral Fellowship. For graduates and doctors of physical and biological sciences, the social/behavioral sciences, and the humanities. 605 3rd Ave New York, NY 10158 ph: 212-661-0280 Social Science Research Institute Soviet Studies Grants. For Soviet studies of graduates & PhDs. 605 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10158 ph: 212-661-0280 Social Science Research Council Fellowships for Pre-dissertation Research in Africa. For graduates in the social sciences and the humanities who would like to conduct research trips to Africa. 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 ph: 212-377-2700 Social Science Research Council For dissertation research in the social sciences and humanities. 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 ph: 212-377-2700 Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Grants to support research related to sexuality. P.O. Box 208 Mt. Vernon, IA 52314 ph: 319-895-8407 Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Graduates studying sexism & racism. P.O.Box 1248 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Awards for undergraduates & graduates whose studies are directed toward a career in exploration geophysics in operations, teaching, or research. SEG Business Office P.O. Box 70240 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74170 Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Scholarships to undergraduate & graduate students who study naval architecture or marine engineering. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. 601 Pavonia Ave. Jersey City, NJ 10150 Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships for Norwegian undergraduates and graduates who study American heritage or Norwegian heritage in the following fields: arts, crafts, literature, history, music, and folklore. 1455 West Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 Soros Foundation/Open Society Institute Administering many funds, especially for Eastern European students, in the fields of Communication, Journalism, Education Administration, Library & Information Science and Public Policy. 888 7th Ave. NY, NY 10106 Special Libraries Association Scholarships for graduate study in librarianship. 1700 18th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20009 ph: 202-234-4700 Spencer Foundation For graduates & PhDs' research in any academic discipline with the dissertation topics relevant to education in its broader sense that includes cultural knowledge, socialization, and the production and distribution of knowledge. 900 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 ph: 312-337-7000 State Historical Society of Wisconsin Administering various fellowships to graduate students for research in American history, business and economic history, and women history. Preference is given to topics of Wisconsin. 816 State St. Madison, WI 53706 ph: 608-264-6400 Tinker Foundation Grants for projects related to economic or environmental policy in Ibero-America, Spain, or Portugal. The project may deal not only with economic policy and governance or with environmental policy, but also with research training and public outreach associated with these areas. 55 E. 59th St. New York, NY 10022 ph: 212-421-6858 United Nations Administrating many funds for students from developing countries in various areas. Applications are made by governments of the candidates' home countries. United Nations Department for Development Support and Management Services New York, NY 10017 United States Institute of Peace Dissertation scholarships to doctoral students for research in the fields of humanities and science. 1550 M St. NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 US Department of Education   Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs 400 Maryland Ave, SW Washington, DC 20202 Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research Students in all branches of Anthropology. The foundation particularly invites projects employing comparative perspectives or integrating two or more sub-fields of anthropology. 220 5th Ave New York, NY 10001 ph: 212-683-5000 Whitney Museum of American Art Helena Rubinstein Fellowships. Undergrads & grads of art history, esthetics and criticism. 384 Broadway New York, NY 10013 ph: 212-431-1737 Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Fellowships for research in the literary and museum collections. Available to doctoral students pursuing advanced research in the following fields: history, anthropology, archeology, art history, decorative arts, folklore, historic preservation, history of technology, social history, urban studies, and women studies. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Winterthur, Delaware 19735 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Administering several funds for Ph.D. candidates in the areas of humanistic or women studies. CN 5281 Princeton, New Jersey 08543 World Health Organization For students whose subjects of study are in the various areas of public health, teacher training in health sciences, postgraduate studies in medicine and surgery. Fellowships are awarded to attend formal courses or to study the services and practice in other countries. Candidates should apply through the Ministry of Health of their country of origin. Organization Mondiale De La Sante CH-1211 GENEVE 27, Suisse World Leisure and Recreation Association Scholarships for senior undergraduates or graduates, majoring in recreation, leisure studies/services or resources, to attend a selected international conference or meeting of the WLRA. WLRA Secretariat 3 Canyon Court West Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 6V1 Zonta International Foundation