Below is a list of Fellowships that do not explicitly require US citizenship. Some may be open to applicants from any country, others are open to international students from selected countries, and some require applicants to be either US Permanent Residents or be in the process of seeking to remain in the US. See the eligibility requirements of each program. Fellowships staff are happy to assist you in applying to any of these opportunities.
Additional opportunities for both US citizens and non-US citizens can be found at:
- Fellowships Available to *International Students* and *US Citizens*
- International Scholarships for Students Worldwide
- Funding database for graduate students (courtesy of the University of Illinois) has a filter for opportunities for international graduate students
- SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network) is a funding opportunity database that provides information on government and private funding sources in both the US and abroad. SPIN contains over 40,000 funding opportunities from more than 10,000 global sponsors.
- Foundation Directory Online, Grants.gov, SPIN, and other useful resources can also be found through Penn's Libraries
- Penn graduate students should also consult Penn's Graduate Student Center's Graduate Funding and Finances page
See Funding graduate study in the UK for additional resources.
Scoville Peace Fellowship
Deadline: 10/02/2023The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship funds college graduates to spend six to nine months working on key issues of peace and security in Washington, DC.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service (Tentative Deadline)
Deadline: 10/11/2023 (Tentative)Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Deadline: 10/11/2023Funds a full-time PhD or master's degree in nearly any academic field at the University of Cambridge for individuals with a sustained commitment to producing positive change and using the knowledge gained through their graduate degree to work toward the greater good
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Deadline: 10/11/2023Funds up to three years of graduate study in nearly any full-time degree program at Stanford and leadership training for individuals dedicated to finding creative solutions to today's greatest global challenges
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10/16/2023Provides support for three years of a full-time PhD or research-based master’s degree at US universities in science, mathematics, engineering, and a few other quantitative research fields supported by the NSF
Luce Scholars
Deadline: 10/16/2023In spite of its name, the Luce Scholars Program is experiential rather than academic in nature. At the heart of the enterprise are the internships that are arranged for each Scholar on the basis of their specific professional interests, background, qualifications, and experience. Luce is open to US citizens and permanent residents, and placements can be made in the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Princeton in Africa Fellowship
Deadline: 10/25/2023Princeton in Africa matches talented and passionate college graduates with organizations working across Africa for one-year service placements.
Soros Fellowship for New Americans for immigrants and children of immigrants
Deadline: 10/26/2023Provides New Americans (immigrants or the children of immigrants) pursuing a full-time graduate degree in any field in the United States up to $90,000
Hertz Fellowship
Deadline: 10/27/2023Funds full-time PhD study for young scientists on the leading edge of scientific discoveries fueling US global leadership in science and technology
Princeton in Asia Fellowship
Deadline: 11/01/2023Princeton in Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities