Grants & Funding Information Service
Funding Resources by Special Population
General Funding Sites
Resources for International Research, Study and/or Exchange
Resources for International Students
Resources for Women and Minority Students
General Funding Sites
- Michican State Unviersity's Grants
for Individuals
Maintained by MSU librarian Jon Harrison. Lists 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 Resource Center's Free Scholarship Search Service Page
Includes a wide range of online scholarship search services, including
some specifically for graduate students (further down the list).
- Scholarships,
Fellowships & Postdoctoral Awards for College, Graduate School & Postdoctoral
Study
Maintained by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D. and
includes the categories: Nationally Coveted, Science & Engineering, Human
Health, Women, Minorities, Hodgepodge and Multiple Sources.
- The
Institute for Humane Studies -- At George Mason University, a source for
both scholarships and research grants for graduate students with an interest
in liberty.
- Internet
Prospector Foundations/Grants Directory
Collection of funding opportunities mined from the internet and published monthly.
- The
FinAid Grants Page
Provides grant information for students and links
to federal, private, and other funding opportunities pages.
- Yahoo's
Grants Page
- Pacific
Northwest Scholarship Guide
Maintained by the nonprofit College Planning
Network, serving students of the Pacific Northwest.
- FinAid for Graduate Students
.
- Fastweb
Fill out a short survey to see what funding opportunities are available to you. Lists many corporate opportunities that are not in other databases and directories. Fastweb does not spam its members.
- U.S.
Department of Education Student Guide 2000-2001
Includes information
about federal education grants and loans.
- The
Free Scholarship Searches Page
Provides links to a number of free scholarship
searching tools.
- The
Federal Empolyee Education & Assistance Fund
Provides college scholarship money for federal and postal employees
and their family members. Graduate school scholarships are available.
Resources for International Research, Study and/or Exchange
- International
Research and Exchange Board (IREX)
"The International Research & Exchanges Board is a private,
nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting advanced field research
and professional training programs between the United States and the
countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia,
the Caucasus, Eurasia, China, and comparable contiguous societies"
- IIE
Passport
Information on U.S. education abroad.
- 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.
- International
Education Finance Corporation
Provides information on IEFC's International Student Loan Program.
Note: this is a for-profit company.
- Sources
and Tips for Obtaining Financal Aid for Studying Abroad
From StudyAbroad.com
- German
Academic Exchange Program
Includes a Scholarship and Funding Database.
- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
Supports 12 months of study in a foreign country.
- Korea Foundation
Offers fellowships for graduate students who are studying in Korea-related fields. Click on Programs, then fellowships. (U.S. citizens or residents only)
Resources for International
Students
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 the field of 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 sciences.
Women involved in the fields fields of behavioral, life, physical, or social
science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree may apply for one
of several scholarships.
- 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.
-
American Bar Association, Commission of Racial & Ethnic Diversity
This commission lists scholarships and opportunities for minority law students.
Scroll down the page to reach the scholarship section.
-
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
A comprehensive resource for information on potential funders for
organizations and projects working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (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: 05/01/08
