Funding Sources for Students
The Brandeis Financial Aid Program is only able to assist a small number of students. As such it is strongly recommended that prospective students pursue all available avenues of funding. As students plan for further study they need to take into consideration that the financial aid process can take up to 12 months. They are encouraged to start looking for funding as early as possible as it increases chances of a timely response. Students who do not apply early enough for financial aid and who are not able to cover the full tuition costs may defer their acceptance for up to two (2) years.
Databases to Search:
American Association of University Women
Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Different funds are available for both US and non-US citizens. Closing date: August 1st
Brandeis University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences External Funding Opportunities
Community of Science (COS) Funding Opportunities Database
Search for funding opportunities through this comprehensive resource of over 15,000 funding sources from around the world. Updated daily.
The Foundation Center
The Center's website provides links to private foundations, corporate grantmakers, and public charities.
IRIS
Illinois Researcher Information Service indexes over 8,000 current federal and private funding opportunities in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities; the IRIS Alert Service allows users to create a profile and regularly receive the updated results via e-mail.
Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Fellowships
SSRC fellowship and grant programs provide support and professional recognition to innovators within fields, and especially to younger researchers whose work and ideas will have longer-term impact on society and scholarship.
Funding for International Students only:
Africa Educational Trust
Open to citizens of Africa who need assistance with tuition, emergency assistance, and those interested in the advancement of language, literature, and education in Africa.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is also willing to consider applications for the PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judges to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.
The Alavi Foundation
Iran Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans to Iranian citizens who are students at, or have been accepted by, a U.S. college or university. Students must return to Iran not later than 6 months after graduation and render services in Iran for a period at least twice the period of attendance.
American Association of University Women International Fellowships
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.
American Councils: Alumni Local Initiative Grants Program
Assist former participants of the Future Leaders Exchange Program (1994-2004) who are citizens of: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan to contribute to the social, economic, and political development of their countries.
ATLAS
Available to students from Africa. Advanced Training for Leadership and Skills (ATLAS) provides opportunities for qualified candidates to pursue academic undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States. The education and leadership skills ATLAS participants gain strengthens their ability to contribute to development efforts in their home countries in areas such as business administration, public health, agriculture, education, the environment, and democracy and governance.
BAEF Fellowship for Graduate Study
The applicant must: be a Belgian citizen, have an outstanding academic record, and have a good command of the English language. Closing date: October 31st
Becas Magdalena O. Vda. De Brockmann, AC
A scholarship for Mexican citizens who will return to their country after earning their degree.
Bridge Fund
Need- and merit-based scholarships for Tibetan students.
Canadian Consortium on Human Security
The CCHS fellowships are encompassing projects that address conflict prevention, humanitarian and peace support operations, security-related governance and accountability issues, as well as international norms and institutions that relate to this human security agenda.
Chilean Economic Development Agency
Provide loans for students who wish to continue their studies both in Chile and abroad.
Colfuturo Foundation
The Scholarship Loan Program is designed to finance a significant number of Colombian graduate students abroad.
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
A system of awards to men and women from all Commonwealth countries chosen for their high intellectual promise and their capacity to return to make a significant contribution to life in their own countries. One of its guiding principles is that it be based upon mutual co-operation and the sharing of educational experience among all countries of the Commonwealth. Closing date: December 31st
The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie)
The Muskie Program is merit-based and open to anyone who is: a citizen, national, or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan.
Educational Portal of the Americas OAS Scholarships
Scholarships available to citizens of member states within the Americas for up to $30,000.
Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. To ensure that Fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education. Closing date: varies by country
Fulbright Program for Non US Students
The Fulbright Program supports educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over 140 countries. Closing date: varies by country.
Global Development Network Awards Competition
The Awards program is open only to scholars and practitioners based in developing countries.
International Student Loans
The program offers up to the total cost of education in US dollars, flexible repayment options and up to 20 years to repay the loan. Students are required to have a US citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer to guarantee the loan.
Iranian Association of Boston
Israeli-Arab Scholarship Program
Leo S Rowe Pan American Fund Scholarships
Leo S Rowe Pan American Fund grants student loans to competent persons from Latin American and Caribbean countries, members of the Organization of American States, to help them finance their higher education studies in the United States with the understanding that, upon completing those studies, they will be in a position to give their respective countries the benefit of their training.
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
The applicant must be a female from a developing country with the intention of returning to her country within two years. Closing date: February 1st, annually
Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust
The Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust is a new Sri Lankan Grant-making body devoted to sustaining Neelan Tiruchelvan’s activist-intellectual legacy by stimulating and supporting projects to promote peace, reconciliation, human rights, and multiculturalism in Sri Lanka and abroad. Scholarships are available for students affected by conflict and violence.
NEWW Economic and Social Policy Fellowship
The goal of the NEWW Fellowship Programs is to build the capacity of young women activists, and women's organizations throughout CEE/NIS, to advocate more effectively for women's rights.
Organization of American States (OAS) Graduate Fellowships
Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member States who hold a university degree and who meet the requirements to pursue advanced studies or research in the field chosen, are eligible to request a fellowship under this program.
PEO International Peace Scholarship
The PEO International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Robert G Nelson Fellowship Fund
To assist deserving and less financially well-off under-represented South African men and women who are members of ALASA to complete their doctor or master’s degree.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
The Rotary Foundation’s oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Since 1947 more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world’s largest privately funded international scholarships program. More than 1,100 scholarships were awarded for study in 2002-03. Through grants totaling approximately US$26 million, recipients from some 69 countries studied in more than 63 nations.
Russell Train Fellowship Program
To be eligible for a Train Fellowship, applicants must be a citizen or legal resident of a participating country and must have a minimum of two year's work experience in conservation. Applicants must be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to an institution of higher education and must begin their studies within one year from the application deadline for their respective countries. Closing date: varies by country
Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
The scholarships are open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are pursuing full-time Master degree or PhD in any discipline, regardless of race or religion.
Tibet Fund Fulbright Tibetan Scholarship Program
Additional aid for Tibetan students from India applying to US schools.
US-South Pacific Islands Scholarship Program
A competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. Candidates from specific countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program.
Women's Leadership Scholarship
The Women's Leadership Scholarship (WLS) (formerly the Native Leadership Scholarship) program creates educational opportunities for women who are grassroots leaders, organizers and activists from the Global South and/or from indigenous groups. WLS invests in women's leadership by supporting non-doctoral graduate education in human rights, sustainable development, and public health. Closing date: March 14th
World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
To be considered for this scholarship the applicant must be between the ages of 25 and 45 and have at least 2 years of recent full-time professional work experience, preferably in a public sector. The scholarship does not support permanent residents or nationals of industrialized countries. Additionally, the applicant must not have refugee or asylum status. Closing date: March 31st
Funding available to both International students and students who are citizens of the United States:
Abe Fellowship Program
Through this program, CGP provides funding for individual research on global issues, problems common to advanced industrial societies, and other issues that pertain to US-Japan relations. Closing date: September 1st annually
Armenian Students' Association (ASA) Scholarship
Students must be enrolled full-time in four year accredited colleges or universities in the USA. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students. The student must be a sophomore or beyond in the 2005-2006 academic year and be of Armenian descent to be eligible for scholarships.
Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award
This annual series of awards is developed to encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit. This contest is open to anyone. Closing date: July 1st annually
Bella Abzug Advocacy Fellowship
Bella Abzug's work and vision have advanced human goals and political alliances worldwide. The applicant will be picked on their ability to demonstrate these qualities.
Byron Hanke Fellowship
The fellowship is available to graduate students working on topics related to community associations. (Rolling admission)
Citizens for Global Solutions
Citizens for Global Solutions is holding a contest for students, budding artists, multi-media designers, and activists who are interested in making some cool flash videos. They are looking for short flash movies that can inspire, amuse and activate people out there who believe a better world is possible.
Cyprus-American Scholarship Program
The Hellenic Times Scholarship
This scholarship is available for graduate students at any accredited university. Applicants must be of Greek descent and between the ages of 17 and 25.
Humane Studies Fellowship
The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. (Rolling admission)
International Federation of University Women (IFUW) Fellowships
All applicants must be women graduates and either a member of one of IFUW’s 77 national federations and associations or, if living in a country where there is not yet a national affiliate, an independent member of IFUW, or an international individual member of IFUW.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program
Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institution. Students may not apply directly to the Foundation for this program. Please see the Guidelines for more details.
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Scholarship and Awards Program
Every applicant for the JACL scholarship must be an active National JACL member at either an Individual or Student/Youth Level.
NIHF Collegiate Inventors Competition
The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) is an international competition that encourages college students to actively practice the skills of science, engineering, mathematics, technology and creative invention. Closing date: June 1st
Open Society Institute (OSI) Grants and Fellowships
A number of different scholarships and grants are available. Restrictions apply.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Scholarships available to "new Americans," defined as someone who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card, or, (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.
Rene Matos Scholarship Program
The purpose of National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE) is to promote equal employment opportunity for Hispanics and other minorities and women who are in the employment of the FAA. Closing date: May 1st annually
Scirus Scholarship Essay Award
All United States and United Kingdom citizens who are full-time college or university undergraduates, as well as part- and full-time graduate students can enter. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Majors in any field of study may apply. Closing date: December 30th
Textbookx.com Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled in good standing as an undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college or university in the US. Applicant must be a legal resident of the US or possess a valid visa.
The Native Leadership Scholarship (NLS)
The Program creates educational opportunities for women around the world who are grassroots leaders, organizers and activists demonstrating financial need. NLS invests in women's leadership and leadership development by supporting non-doctoral graduate education in human rights, sustainable development, and public health.
Third Wave Foundation Scholarship Program
Third Wave Foundation Scholarship Program is available to all full-time or part-time young women and transgender activists. Students applying for grants should also be involved as activists, artists, or cultural workers working on issues such as racism, homophobia, sexism, or other forms of inequality.
William Fulbright Scholarship
The scholarships are available to all students no matter their citizenship. Applicants must apply through their specific country. Closing date: October 23rd
Funding available to United States citizens only:
Americorps Alumni
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University will waive the $55 application fee for AmeriCorps alumni. We will also match AmeriCorps alumni education awards for any AmeriCorps alumni admitted to any of our degree programs.
Boren Fellowship--National Security Education Program
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Fellowships provides a unique funding opportunity for U.S Students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests. All proposed programs must include formal study of an appropriate foreign language. The NSEP service requirement stipulates that an award recipient work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or the Intelligence Community for a minimum of one year. Awards are for up to $30,000 depending on if study takes place abroad or domestically. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. The application deadline is January 30, 2007.
The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionaly to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service.
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