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 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.
UI alumna Callan Dockry awarded Fulbright to teach English in South Korea
Monday, June 1, 2026
Callan Dockry (BA international studies ’26) is the recipient of a 2026–27 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award to South Korea.
9 UI students awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Nine University of Iowa (UI) students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support study and internship experiences abroad in 2026.
