Explore the many opportunities!
You are encouraged to begin your funding searches and applications at least six months to one year in advance. You are required to apply for funding through Karen Wachsmuth, fellowships and grants manager.
Contacts
Karen Wachsmuth, DMA
Title/Position
Associate Director, International Fellowships
Fulbright Program Advisor National Mentor, 2023-25
Sylvia Dean, MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Title/Position
International Grants Assistant
International Programs
Types of Awards
From Fulbright awards, to research grants and fellowships, UI International Programs can guide you through the process.
Key Resources
The application process for students seeking international grants, scholarships, and fellowships can seem overwhelming, but there are many on-campus resources available for you!
Award Recipients
Find out which University of Iowa students have won prestigious international fellowships and grants.
International Grants and Fellowships News
8 UI students awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Eight University of Iowa (UI) students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support study and internship experiences abroad in 2026.
11 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026–27
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Eleven University of Iowa students — all Iowa natives — have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026–27 academic year.
UI alumna Emma Anderson awarded Fulbright to teach English in Tajikistan
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Emma Anderson (BA international relations and political science ’25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award to Tajikistan for the 2026–27 academic year.