External Scholarships

Many organizations offer funding for graduate school, and these are some that our students have successfully used in the past.

Please note that we do not work directly with these organizations and cannot guarantee their services. This list is not exhaustive, so we encourage you to do your own research as well. There are various scholarship search engines, but please note that differentiating between viable options and spam can be time-consuming. We advise you to avoid any scholarship services that require a payment. You can continue to search for external scholarships while you are enrolled, and some scholarships are only available once you have enrolled. Our financial literacy tool, iGrad, has a scholarship search engine with a number of filters that you may find helpful (e.g., master’s degrees, non-U.S. citizen). iGrad is only available to current students as well as incoming students who have paid their tuition deposit and activated their Middlebury network accounts. 

ADHDAdvisor’s Mental Health Advocate Scholarship
The Mental Health Advocate Scholarship is a recurring scholarship open to all students who are committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support.

ADHDAdvisor.org’s Quarterly Mental Health Scholarship for Women
The Mental Health Scholarship for Women is a quarterly recurring scholarship open to all student women who prioritize their mental health while attending school.

Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation provides scholarships for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. 

American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW)
The AAJUW is offering $2,000 scholarships to promote the education of women, as well as to contribute to U.S.– Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and development of leadership.

American Association of University Women Career Development Grants
Grants awarded to women who hold bachelor’s degrees and are preparing to advance or change careers. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.

American Association of University Women International Fellowships
Fellowships awarded to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are seeking financial support to attend graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls.

American-Scandinavian Foundation
Eligible recipients are Scandinavians undertaking study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year.

Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
Scholarships are available for graduate students pursuing MAs in water policy or public administration with a demonstrated concentration in the field of water resources.

Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Scholarship
The Monterey Bay-Silicon Valley Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals (MB-SV AEP) is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a student pursuing an environmental career pathway.

Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
Links to student-oriented websites that explain where to find and how to apply for financial aid.

Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
APSIA has a list of various fellowships and scholarships.

Asociación Panamericana de Instituciones de Crédito Educativo (APICE)
A list of international organizations, foundations, embassies, and other institutions that provide financial aid for graduate studies and research abroad.

Becas MOB
Scholarship awarded to select Mexican citizens who are pursuing a master’s degree and have a GPA of 8.5 and two years of work experience.

Bold.org
Scholarship awarded to Black students pursuing any field of study or education level.

Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students
The Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are proud to offer financial assistance to students attending an accredited post-secondary graduate level institution.

Canadian Federation of University Women
Multiple fellowships and awards for education for women who are pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees and are citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program
Awarded to U.S. citizens who are beginning a graduate degree in international affairs or another area relevant to the work of the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. After graduation, recipients may be appointed as foreign service officers at the U.S. Department of State.

Colfuturo
Colfuturo provides scholarships for students from Colombia who would like to pursue master’s (or PhDs) abroad.

Comision México-Estados Unidos (COMEXUS) Becas Fulbright-García Robles
For Mexican citizens pursuing graduate degrees at a U.S. university. Note: Students currently living, working, or studying in the U.S. are not eligible, nor are students who have resided in the U.S. for more than one year in the last five years.

Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
For current graduate students in master’s programs who are preparing for a career in state and local government finance and who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada. Applicant must be recommended by an academic advisor or dean of the graduate program of choice.

Directorio de Becas
List of scholarship programs and organizations for Mexican citizens.

eduPASS
Guide for international students studying in the U.S. that includes information and resources on how to finance your education.

Fastweb Scholarships
Enables students to create personalized searches in their scholarship database. Students must create an account to gain access.

FinAid!
Descriptions of ways students can fund their studies and links to scholarship search engines.

Fulbright for Non-U.S. Students
Various programs for non-U.S. students and scholars to study in the U.S. Typically all of the programs require an in-depth application and review process before funding is awarded.

Fundação Estudar
Scholarships for Brazilian citizens, ages 16–34, pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.

Funding for U.S. Study Online (IIE)
This Institute of International Education resource includes a scholarship database.

The Future Leaders Scholarship
The Future Leaders Scholarship is not just a financial aid opportunity but an award designed to identify and support the next generation of leaders in their respective industries.

IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to help grow the number of women in the nuclear field. Selected students receive a scholarship for up to 2 years for master’s programs in nuclear science and technology, nuclear safety and security, or nonproliferation studies at accredited universities. You will also be provided with an opportunity to pursue an internship at the IAEA for up to 12 months.

International Scholarships
Links to scholarships offered in multiple countries and multiple degree programs.

LegatNet Danish Foundation
Database for Danish students seeking funding through grants and scholarships.

Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Grants awarded on a competitive basis to exceptional women over 25 from developing countries who are enrolled as full-time students, have demonstrated financial need, and are committed to working to empower women and children.

MyUS.com Community Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship that will provide select eligible students with financial assistance as they earn their degrees.

National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD)
In support of its mission to promote education and careers in international trade, NCITD offers annual scholarships (minimum $1,000) for students interested in pursuing a career in international trade.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)
To help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States, the program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.

Open Education Database
A resource of various scholarships for graduate school.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Every year, The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. Each award is for up to a total of $90,000.

P.E.O. Sisterhood International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women
Merit and need-based scholarships awarded to both domestic and international women who want to pursue graduate studies in the U.S. and Canada.

Rowe Pan American Fund
The Leo S Rowe Pan American Fund The Rowe Fund is an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS) that helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans of up to US$15,000 dollars.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Fellowship awarded to prospective graduate students pursuing a foreign service career and demonstrating outstanding leadership and academic achievement. As well as financial assistance, the fellowship offers two summer internships and potential employment after graduation at the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service.

The Rachel Tanur Prize for Visual Sociology
Scholarship is awarded to students interested in photography. Open to all current students majoring in the social sciences. Requires applicant to submit one original photo and two written commentaries.

Samvid Scholars
Up to $100,000 in funding for graduate students committed to driving transformative change for society. Open to US citizens and DACA recipients admitted to social science and STEM MA programs that are 2 years or longer.

Stokes Graduate Scholarship Program
The CIA’s Stokes Graduate Scholarship Program is an internship and financial needs-based scholarship to help graduate students acquire mission-critical skills while completing their degree program.

Student Training and Education in Public Service (STEPS)
Scholarships and Resources for Minority Students

Switzer Environmental Fellowships
The Switzer Fellowship Program offers one-year fellowships to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement.

World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay Area Scholarship
The World Affairs Council makes annual $3,000 merit-based scholarships to local students. Candidates must be high academic achievers, show interest in international affairs and/or related subjects, and be enrolled in one (or more) of the following degree programs:

STEM Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships that are only available for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) designated degrees. The Institute offers three STEM degrees: the MA in International Environmental Policy, the MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, and the MA in Translation and Localization Management. Applicants to these programs should explore these STEM scholarships: