U I C Office of International Affairs

External Funding Resources and Databases

The links listed here are intended to refer you to sites that provide a more comprehensive listing of funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

  • On-Line Study Abroad Directory Scholarship Search


  • International Education Financial Aid Scholarship Search


  • Institute of International Education: Scholarships and Grants for Students


  • NSEP web page scholarships links Brief listing of other sources of funding for graduate students wishing to engage in international activities.


  • University of Wisconsin at Madison. A comprehensive index of funding opportunities, from undergraduate scholarships for study abroad to grants for faculty and graduate students to do research. While the page is intended for UW students, much of the information outlined is appropriate for all audiences. Be sure to visit the page: Grants Information Center-Funding Sources for Individuals.


  • IRIS: Illinois Researcher Information Service Univerisity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Research Service Office. Online database product. Current, updated daily. This database includes over 6,500 funding programs for researchers, scholars, faculty and graduate students. Searchable by subject, type of support, population group, sponsor type, citizenship, application deadlines, and more.


  • Reference Service Press, Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad and Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, RSP publishes of some of the best hard-copy directories of scholarships for overseas opportunities, which include grants for all levels of students as well as for postdoctorates and professionals. Their databases are available online to America Online subscribers (keyword RSP).


  • Office of Federal Programs. American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Publishes the The Graduate Fellowship & Assistantship Guide. Institutional membership in the Grants Resource Center required. UIC students should email oia@uic.edu for UIC username and password.


  • UIUC Graduate Fellowships Bulletin


  • Funding for International Activities Worldwide/SECUSSA or SECUSSA Internet Resources: Financial Aid, Grants & Foundations. Scholarship and funding resources compiled by SECUSSA team members and located on the NAFSA home page


  • Michigan State University: "You Can't Afford Not to Go" Study Abroad Financing


  • FundersOnline. Funding database of Europe's Online Philonthropic Community


  • FastWEB
    Scholarship Resource Network Express
    ExPAN Scholarship Search College Board's Fund Finder
    CollegeNet Mach 25
    Sallie Mae's Online Scholarship Search (CASHE)
    Minority On-Line Information Service Scholarship Search
    FinAid: Financial Aid for Study Abroad Grants Information Page.