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
Aishani Kundu awarded Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
International Programs at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce that Aishani Kundu, a rising fourth-year double majoring in psychology and English and creative writing, has been named a recipient of the Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship.
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.
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.