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!
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Student Funding News
Meet the recipients of the 2026 Stanley Award for International Research
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Stanley Award for International Research is given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students in all academic fields to support research abroad, learning activities in international studies and international career interests. Meet our 2026 awardees.
Critical Language Scholarship winner Shefa’a T. Tawil to study Arabic in Jordan
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Shefa’a T. Tawil, a University of Iowa alumna (BS psychology ‘25) from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic this summer in Amman, Jordan.
International Programs to host 13th Annual Fulbright Week
Thursday, March 12, 2026
International Programs at the University of Iowa will host the 13th Annual Fulbright Week, April 6–10, 2026, featuring virtual workshops and information sessions to launch the 2027–2028 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition for undergraduate and graduate students.
