Exchange Student Grants

Fulbright Grants

• One of the most extensive and most well-known funding options for exchange students would be the grant available through the Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program is not a single organization, but rather a collection of various private, government and education agencies that join together to fund various opportunities for both American as well as international students. Thousands of grants are awarded each year to students hoping to study in the United States in various disciplines. For students studying science or technology, the Fulbright Program offers one of the world's most competitive, yet well funded aid opportunities. Interested students must be citizens of a participating Fulbright country and be studying in one of the support science disciplines to apply for the program.

  Fulbright Grants
  IIE Headquarters / Northeast
  809 United Nations Plaza
  New York NY 10017-3580
  Phone: 212-883-8200
  http://www.iie.org

Lumina Foundation Emergency Assistance for Students from South Asia

• Another scholarship option for international students looking to study in the United States would certainly be the Lumina Foundation Emergency Assistance for Students from South Asia. Meant primarily for students from Sri Lanka and India, the foundation provides grants up to $2000 for students to study in the United States. Specifically, the grants are geared toward students whose ability to pursue an education were affected by the 2004 tsunami. The award program has also been expanded to help Sri Lankan and Indian students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Students must be nominated by their International Student Adviser to qualify for the grant.

  Lumina Foundation-EAS
  1400 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20005-2403
  Phone: 202-326-7760
  Fax: 202-326-7642
  E-mail: [email protected]

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships

• Another financial aid opportunity for international students would be the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. Available through Zonta International, these awards recognize the potential of women in business throughout the world. The scholarship provides winners with a $5000 award that can be used for tuition, books, fees or other expenses. To apply, interested candidates must submit an application (in English or with an English translation), several letters of recommendation and verification from a college or university where they will be studying.

  Zonta International
  1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 900
  Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA
  Phone: 630-928-1400
  Fax:1 630-928-1559
  Website: www.zonta.org
  E-mail: [email protected]