A list compiled by Immigrants Rising of both undergraduate and graduate/post-graduate scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency.
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Davies-Jackson Scholarship
The Davies-Jackson Scholarship Two years of study at the University of Cambridge (England) for first generation college students with exceptional academic records (3.7 min GPA) in select non-science fields (Archaeology; Classics; Economics; Education; English; Geography; History; History of Art; History and Modern Languages; History and Politics; Human, Social, and Political Sciences; Mathematics; Modern and Medieval Languages; Music; Philosophy; or Psychological and Behavioral Sciences.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a fully funded yearlong study/internship in Germany. German language preferred but not required.
William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India
The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is an immersive,10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, and public health.
Challenge Detroit
As a Challenge Detroit fellow, Live and work in Detroit for one year. Address some of the challenges that face the community. Annual stipend plus benefits.
Boren Fellowship for International Study
Up to $30,000 for support of international experience or language study in select countries as part of your graduate studies. Requires a Federal Government service obligation. Deadline, mid January. Apply through the CIP.
Benjamin and Cherie Gubin Scholarship
The Benjamin and Cherie Gubin Scholarship provides up to $2,000 to a graduate of a Kalamazoo County high school or who resided in Kalamazoo County during their high school senior year for graduate or professional school.
Austria USTA
With the Austria USTA program, fellows work in secondary schools as an English teaching assistant for one academic year.
Alpha Lambda Delta Graduate Fellowship
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society members are eligible to apply for graduate fellowships ranging from $2000 – $7000 to help offset graduate school costs.
German Chancellor Fellowship
The German Chancellor Fellowship offers one-year leadership training and mentored projects in Germany for citizens of Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, or the USA. This fellowship for prospective leaders brings you to Germany for one year to implement a project idea you have developed yourself.