Scholarships and Grants

There are several large scholarships and grants that you can apply for to go abroad again. Although competitive, they are excellent opportunities to expand your resume, seek jobs internationally and network. This is just a short list of potential options.

Fulbright Grants

Fulbright Schuman Innovation Grants

The Innovation Grants are designed to support work that can create a better transatlantic understanding of issues at the heart of the U.S.-EU relationship, particularly at the intersection of policy and technology. The grants will give preference to proposals focused on EU or U.S.-EU approaches to the issues of data privacy and protection. Successful proposals should address the technological and policy aspects of data privacy and protection. Grants of 2,000-3,000 euros per month, plus travel allowances, are available for U.S. and EU students and scholars. Check the website for deadlines; some may vary by citizenship.

Fulbright US Student Program for Study/Research

A U.S. Student Fulbright Grant allows for individually designed study/research projects that will take place during one academic year (9-12 months) in a country outside the U.S. Applicants design their own projects and will typically work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. The study/research awards are available in approximately 140 countries. This grant is for recent BA/BS graduates, graduate and doctoral students, and young professionals, including artists, musicians, writers, journalists, and those in law, business, and other professional fields. Undergraduate and graduate students must apply through their institution; professionals and former students can apply through their alma mater or At Large.

Samul Huntington Public Service Award

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $30,000 stipend for a graduating college senior from a U.S. university to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. To apply, please develop a proposal for public service in this country or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken by yourself alone or by working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations.