11. Open Society Civil Service Leadership Award: The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA)
provides fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly
demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive
social change in their communitieshttps://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/
12. Education USA: many different scholarships offered https://educationusa.state.gov/findfinancialaid?field_scholarship_degree_levels_tid=17&field_us_state_territory_tid=All&field_country_tar
get_id=260
13. Zeta National Education Fund: The Foundation annually provides financial assistance to worthy
students pursuing higher education both at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
http://www.zpbnef1975.org/scholarships--descriptions.html
14. Margaret McNamara: The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (formerly known as MMMF) is
a nonprofit, public charity founded in 1981, which awards education grants to women from
developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and enrolled at universities in the US,
Canada and select universities in South Africa and Latin America. http://www.mmeg.org/apply/
15. AAUW: AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional
opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe
https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/internationalfellowships/if-application/
16. AGBU: offers various categories of scholarships depending on location and field of study. Only
students of Armenian descent who are enrolled in full-time degree programs for the entire
academic year are eligible to apply. https://www.agbu-scholarship.org/
17. East-West Center: Since it was established in 1960 by the U.S. Congress, the East-West Center
has supported more than 8,000 students from Asia, the Pacific, the United States, and around
the world. https://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships
18. National Italian American Foundation: The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) awards
scholarships to 60-70 outstanding students in a variety of academic disciplines for use during the
following academic year. Scholarships range from $2,500 – $12,000. http://www.niaf.org/
Scholarships for International Students:
1. The Houtan Scholarship: In an attempt to spread the word of the abundant Iranian culture, the
Houtan Foundation offers scholarship to students from all origins – Iranian and non-Iranian –
who have high academic performance and proven interest in promoting Iran’s great culture,
heritage, language and civilization http://www.houtan.org/
2. Guatefuturo: is a Guatemalan non-profit foundation that was established in 2006 with the
support of the National Government and some of the most important companies of the private
sector in the country at that time. Its main objective is to provide financial support and increase
the possibilities of Guatemalan citizens to access high-quality postgraduate study programs
abroad. With a total population of 16.3 million inhabitants, only 0.1% of Guatemalan
professionals have postgraduate degrees, most of those degrees represent a master level
attainment, with an additional and no statististical significant doctoral attainment. Thanks to
this initiative, students, after finishing their postgraduate studies, return to the country and
encourage the promotion of constant social, economic and cultural transformation in
Guatemala.* https://guatefuturo.org/about-guatefuturo/
3. The Open Society Foundations, founded by investor and philanthropist George Soros, works to
build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the
participation of all people. Its Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded
graduate study to individuals who demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a
commitment to leading positive social change in their communities. It assists future leaders in
countries where civil society is challenged by a deficit of democratic practice in local governance
and social development. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/
4. Iranian-American Scholarship Fund: Students of Iranian heritage throughout the United States
are turning to the Iranian-American community for support. We are pleased to be making a
difference in the lives of these amazing students, but clearly, their growing numbers
demonstrate the need for increased funding to continue this valuable work.
Our scholarships
are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to
community service https://iasfund.org/
5. Islamic Development Bank: The IsDB funds and implements scholarship programs for citizens of
the IsDB member countries or Muslim communities in nonmember countries who have a strong
desire to engage in social services and community development after graduation. These
programs are part of the bank’s overall effort to develop and invest in Human Capital for
Promoting the Development of Knowledge-based Economy.
https://isdbscholarships.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp
6. Fulbright Scholarship (Spanish and European Union) applicants can apply for these scholarships.
Up to 25 scholarships for postgraduate studies at universities in the United States in any
discipline. The Fulbright scholarships are aimed at graduates who are interested in programs for
Master’s, PhD. or, exceptionally, predoctoral research projects. https://scholarshippositions.com/
7. The Montemadrid Foundation: The Montemadrid Foundation Scholarship Program is one of the
most complete and largest of those awarded in Spain by a private entity since its creation in
1998. https://www.fundacionmontemadrid.es/proyecto/becas/
8. American Scandinavian Foundation (ASF): The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers
over $500,000 in funding to Scandinavians to undertake study or research programs (usually at
the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year. http://www.amscan.org/fellowshipsand-grants/fellowships-and-grants-for-advanced-study-or-research-in-the-usa/
9. The Wallenberg Foundations: The Wallenberg family has actively worked to support enterprise
and research in Sweden and internationally ever since André Oscar Wallenberg founded
Stockholms Enskilda Bank (SEB) over 160 years ago. https://www.wallenberg.org/
10. Scandinavia ANSA: ANSA is the organization for Norwegian students abroad. Since 1956 we have
been working to safeguard the interests of Norwegian foreign students and inform about study
opportunities abroad. http://www.ansa.no/Studier-i-utlandet/For/praktiskinformasjon/stipend/
11. Russia Global Education Program: Under the program the Russian Federation citizens will be
offered a unique opportunity for graduate and postgraduate study at the leading foreign higher
education institutions that provide educational programs at a quality which meets the highest
international standards http://educationglobal.ru/ns/participant/
12. St. Cyril and St. Methodius International Foundation (Bulgaria): Ever since 1990 the "Education"
Expert Committee at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius International Foundation has been
considering applications for financial assistance in line with individual educational student and
postgraduate projects in the USA. http://www.cmfnd.org/index_eng/index2_eng.htm
13. THE EDWARD AND EVA UNDERWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (France): The scholarship
program maintained by THE EDWARD AND EVA UNDERWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION was
established to provide financial support to deserving students who would either have no access
at all to education or would be forced to break off education without such support.
http://www.underwood-foundation.com/grants/rules-of-procedure/
14. A.R.S Lazarian Graduate Scholarship: Applicants must be of Armenian descent, have graduated
from an accredited four-year college in the U.S., and be in need of financial assistance
https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/ars-lazarian-graduate-scholarship
15. AKDN (Africa): The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year
for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no
other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to
prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN. https://www.akdn.org/our-
agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarship-programme
16. Jusoor Scholarship Program (Syria): The Jusoor Scholarship Program enables Syrian youth to
continue academic study and attain an education that will be essential to their futures as well as
to the future of Syria https://jusoorsyria.com/programs/jusoor-scholarship-program/
17. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Iraq): Students from Iraq are invited to apply for Fulbright
Foreign Student Program starting in the fall of 2018. Scholarship is available for pursuing
master’s programme at a US university. https://scholarship-positions.com/fulbright-foreignstudent-program-iraqi-students-2016-2018/2015/04/22/
18. Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program (Bahrain): The Crown Prince's International
Scholarship Program aims to nurture the minds of our future generations through education.
The Program provides Bahrain's most gifted and talented youth the opportunity to learn at the
finest international educational institutions. http://www.cpisp.bh/
19. East-West Center: Since it was established in 1960 by the U.S. Congress, the East-West Center
has supported more than 8,000 students from Asia, the Pacific, the United States, and around
the world. https://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships
20. Fulbright Grants (Uzbekistan): The Fulbright Foreign Student Program funds up to two years of
graduate study to pursue a master’s degree in USA. U.S. Students of Uzbekistan are eligible for
this scholarship https://scholarship-positions.com/fulbright-grants-uzbekistan-applicants-usa2017-2018/2015/03/18/
21. Public Service commission (Singapore):
The PSC Scholarships aim to attract and nurture talent
who have leadership potential for the Civil Service. https://www.psc.gov.sg/Scholarships
22. The Edward and Eva Underwood Charitable Foundation (Philippine): The scholarship
programme maintained by The Edward and Eva Underwood Charitable Foundation was
established to provide fi nancial support to deserving students who would either have no access
at all to education or would be forced to break off education without such support.
http://www.underwood-foundation.com/grants/rules-of-procedure/
23. Prospect Burma (Myanmar): Prospect Burma has a long and proud history of supporting
Burmese students in their further studies abroad, with a view of building a brighter democratic
future for the Country. https://prospectburma.org/scholarships/
24. Maxis Scholarship (Malaysia): A program specially designed for those interested in pursuing a
post-graduate degree/diploma (in any field of your choice); whether it’s online, in a local
university or even overseas. https://www.maxis.com.my/about-maxis/career/whats-next-
scholarship/
25. Inlaks Scholarships (Indian): The Foundation has been awarding scholarships to deserving young
Indian since 1976. Few other foundations have, during this period, given as many scholarships in
as many and such varied fields. https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships/
