Student Academic Awards

Welcome, students! USI wants to support YOU as you reach your long term goals. Do you want to study or teach abroad? Do you want financial support for graduate school? Do you want a fellowship to launch your career? We want you to reach your academic potential! 

In these pages, we'll introduce you to lots of opportunities and provide you with resources. You'll find information on a variety of competitive fellowships, links to scholarship foundation home pages, and plenty of practical advice to help you put together an outstanding application. 

These awards are money granted by national and international foundations to help you study abroad, finance graduate school, teach abroad, or experience career-changing internships. 

Many of these programs are the most prestigious academic awards available to undergraduates and graduate students. 

Welcome, faculty! Here you'll find advice about writing recommendation letters and supporting candidates in crafting outstanding applications.