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
UI alumna Gianna Rocca awarded Fulbright to teach English in South Korea
Friday, April 24, 2026
Gianna Rocca (BA English and creative writing ’25) is the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to South Korea for 2026–27.
UI alumna Josie Mbaye awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Josie Mbaye (BA environmental science ’25; MAT science education ’26) was selected as a recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for 2026–27.
UI alumnus Tristen Wendling awarded Fulbright to teach English in Germany
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Tristen Wendling (BA German ’25) is the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany for 2026–27.