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Funding Resources by Special Population

General Funding Sites

• Michigan State University's Grants for Individuals
  List of funding opportunities by academic level, population group, and subject.
• Cornell Graduate Fellowship Notebook
  A searchable directory of graduate and postdoc fellowship opportunities developed by Cornell University. Most useful if you are looking for information on specific programs.
• Graduate and Postdoctoral Extramural Support Database at UCLA (GRAPES)
  Searchable database for graduate fellowships and postdoctoral opportunities.
• UCLA's Scholarship Search Databases
  A wide range of online scholarship search services, including some specifically for graduate students (further down the list).
• The Institute for Humane Studies
  At George Mason University, a source for both scholarships and research grants for graduate students with an interest in ideas of liberty.
• Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide
  Maintained by the nonprofit College Planning Network, serving students of the Pacific Northwest.
• The Federal Empolyee Education & Assistance Fund
  Provides scholarship money for federal employees and their family members. Graduate school scholarships are available.

Resources for International Research, Study and/or Exchange

• International Research and Exchange Board (IREX)
  IREX promotes research and professional training programs between the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
• Association for International Practical Training
  Offers cultural, on-the-job, practical training exchanges for students and professionals
• Institute of International Education
  Includes information on the Fulbright Program as well as other international education resources for U.S. and international students.
• German Academic Exchange Program
  Includes a Scholarship and Funding Database.
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
  Supports 12 months of study in a foreign country.

Resources for International Students

• InternationalStudent.com
  Comprehensive International Student resource for scholarship searches, student loans, and health insurance.
• American Association of University Women International Fellowships for Women
  "International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research at accredited institutions to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study are supported."
• International Education Financial Aid
  Includes a database of scholarship and ellowship opportunities for international students searchable by area of study.
• P.E.O. International Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to women of other countries who wish to study in the United States or Canada.
  
• Resources for Foreign Nationals Studying in the United States
  From NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Resources for Women and Minority Students

• GO-MAP (Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program)
  A division of the Graduate School on the University of Washington campus which works to promote greater access to advanced studies for students of color and traditionally underrepresented groups. Information about financial support is available on this website.
• MOLIS
  Minority On-line Information Service contains information on minority scholarship/fellowship support from the federal government. (also listed under Federal Government Resources)
• The Black Collegian Guide to Graduate and Professional School Fellowships
  An alphabetical list of over forty scholarships, some specific to one university or college, some fellowships at specific locations, and some to be used at any location.
• The PhD Project
  The PhD Project is not a doctoral program, but rather an information clearinghouse for underrepresented minorities who are interested in pursuing a business Ph.D. to become a business school professor.
• The KPMG Foundation Minority Doctoral Scholarship African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native American accounting doctoral students in a full-time, accredited program are eligible for scholarships of up to $10,000, and awards are renewable for up to five years.
• Saludos.com
  A website focusing on Hispanic education and jobseeking, with listings of scholarships in various academic areas.
• The Ada Project
  Listings of resources and information for women in computing.
• American Association of University Women Funding exclusively for graduate women that supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
• Association for Women in Science An organization dedicated to providing information to women in the natural and social sciences.
• The Business and Professional Women Association
  Career Advancement Scholarship for disadvantaged women seeking to further their education. Applicants must be over the age of 25 and a U.S. citizen or national.
• CRA Committee on the Status of Women in Computing
  Scholarship and fellowship page.
  
• Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
  A comprehensive resource for information on potential funders for organizations and projects working with LGBT communities.
• Pride Foundation
  A Seattle-based foundation that provides grants and scholarships to members of the LGBT community and scholars and advocates working with those communities.
• National Black Association, Inc.
  A national Scholarship Program for undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students pursing careers in business.
• UW Women's Center
  A listing of scholarships and fellowship resources for women.

Last Modified: 12/05/08