Financing Resources and Options

Scholarship Searches

College Board Scholarship Search Online tool to help locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match education level, talents, and background

FastWeb Scholarship search that matches goals, hobbies, interests, and background with scholarship opportunities

Scholarship Resource Network Express Maintains a database of more than 8,000 programs with a distribution level of more than 150,000 awards

Grant Opportunities

The Foundation Center Online resource with a listing of foundations that fund individuals

The Fulbright Program Funds students, scholars, and professionals who wish to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools

GrantsNet One-stop resource to find funds for training in the sciences and undergraduate science education

The Soros Foundations Network Features a research page that displays a variety of grants available (in many program areas) through the Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network

Loan Programs for International Students

BrainScratch Students' and parents' guide to loan terms, repayment options, and loan management

Global Student Loan Company (GSLC) Comprehensive education loan for international and distance learning students that does not require a U.S. co-signer

International Student Loan Information about the International Student Loan Program (ISLP) for students with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-signer

Student Loan Station Outlines specific loans available to students worldwide and explains student loan refinancing options, loan consolidation, obtaining direct loans, and more