International scholarships for USA 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.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students
Gates Cambridge Trust
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 15 Oct/2 Dec 2025/7 Jan 2026 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts October 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
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
Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University
Masters Degree
Deadline: 20 May/10 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: China
Course starts August 2026
Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development
Rotary Foundation
Masters/PhD Degrees
Deadline: Rolling**
Study in: any Country*
Course starts AY 2025/2026
Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students
French Government
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (annual)
Study in: France
Course starts AY 2025-2026
Boren Awards for USA students to Study Abroad
US Departement of Defense
Study abroad programs
Deadline: 21/28 Jan 2026 (annual)
Study in: Countries outside the U.S.
Course starts 1 June 2026-1 March 2027
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships for US citizens to study in Ireland
US-Ireland Alliance
Masters Degree
Deadline: 28 Sept 2023 (Annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept 2024
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
Canadian Government
PhD Degree
Deadline: before 30 October 2024 (annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts May/Sept 2025
