Explore the many funding opportunities open to UI students and alumni.

From Fulbright awards to study abroad scholarships, International Programs is here to help you find financing to study, work, and conduct research abroad!

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International Grants and Fellowships

Learn about international grants and fellowships and how International Programs can support your endeavors.

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Undergraduate Student Study Abroad Scholarships

There are so many funding opportunities open to UI students to study abroad - start your search here!

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"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

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University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair returns September 15

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.
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Want to study abroad? Here's where Iowa students should start

Friday, July 31, 2026
Learn essential steps and resources for students interested in global experiences through the University of Iowa
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UI alumna Brenda Gao awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Brenda Gao (BS psychology ’25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for the 2026–27 academic year.

Events

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Stanley Award for International Research - Information Session

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Virtual
The Stanley Award for International Research gives UI students up to $2,500 to design and carry out international research or fieldwork projects.
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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Information Session

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30am to 12:30pm
Virtual
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.
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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Writing Workshop

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.
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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Writing Workshop

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.
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Stanley Award for International Research - Information Session

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Virtual
The Stanley Award for International Research gives UI students up to $2,500 to design and carry out international research or fieldwork projects.
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