List of US citizens Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
Top 15+ Study Abroad Scholarships for US Citizens
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Contrary to what many think, there are a lot of available scholarships abroad for USA citizens. There are government scholarships offered by the US government and foreign governments as well as international scholarships for Americans offered by prestigious universities. Various organizations also offer scholarship opportunities to students from USA to puruse their studies and internships abroad.
Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Country Students
University of Oxford
Bachelor’s Degree
Deadline: 15 Oct 2025/4 Feb 2026 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts October 2026
Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
DFID
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 14 Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2026
The Marshall Scholarship for US citizens to study in the UK
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
Masters Degree
Deadline: 16 Sept 2025 (Annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Autumn 2026
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for US Citizens to Study Abroad
U.S. Department of State
Courses/internships
Deadline: 3 Oct 2025 (Annual)
Study in: Countries outside the U.S.
Course starts 2026/2027
British Chevening Scholarships in UK for International Students
British Government/FCO
Masters Degree
Deadline: 7 Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2026
ARES Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
CUD ARES
Masters Degree/Training
Deadline: 19 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts 2026
UNIL Master’s Grants in Switzerland for Foreign Students
University of Lausanne
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Nov 2025 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2026
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University
Stanford University
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 8 Oct 2025 (Annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts Autumn 2026
AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
AAUW
Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral
Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course is 1 July 2026-30 June 2027
Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students
Rhodes Scholarship Fund
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: varies, July-Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts October 2025
