Explore the many funding opportunities open to UI students and alumni.
From Fulbright awards to grants and scholarships, International Programs is here to help you find financing to study, work, and conduct research abroad!
International Grants and Fellowships
Learn about international grants and fellowships and how International Programs can support your endeavors.
Undergraduate Student Study Abroad Scholarships
There are so many funding opportunities open to UI students to study abroad - start your search here!
"Listen to the Fulbright mentor team at Iowa and be patient. I wrote and edited about 13 rough drafts before I submitted my final one. It takes a lot of persistence, but you can do it! The Fulbright mentors are so helpful in guiding you through the process, so just keep going!"
Student Funding News
14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop to be held January 30
Friday, December 12, 2025
Hear from current Fulbright recipients and get guidance from university faculty and staff on the application process for teaching, research, and study opportunities abroad. Open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni, the workshop aims to support UI students and alumni in securing this prestigious award, with past UI recipients recognized globally for their contributions.
UI student launches Hawkeye-led podcast ‘Around the World in 80 Stays’ promoting the power of study abroad
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
After studying abroad three times, UI student Sean Keene launched 'Around the World in 80 Stays,' a podcast that shares stories from fellow Hawkeyes who have already taken the leap—and brought back insights to help others do the same.
5 study abroad tips for STEMM majors
Monday, October 13, 2025
With demanding course loads and tightly sequenced requirements, studying abroad can seem out of reach for many STEMM majors. But a recent event hosted by University of Iowa Study Abroad showed otherwise.
