Outside Funding Resources

Selected Professions Fellowships support women pursuing their first full-time master's or professional degree at accredited institutions in fields with historically low female participation, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines.

International Fellowships are specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls. The Program has been supporting international women pursuing full-time postgraduate studies in the United States since 1917.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) awards scholarships to students who are legally blind in both eyes, have strong academic histories, and are involved in their school or local community. As a scholarship recipient, you will also be invited to experience ACB's annual conference and convention firsthand.

The American Indian Community House provides financial awards to cover financial hardship or need not covered by their institution. Students must live in the New York City metropolitan area.

Supports talented students who aspire to become CPAs and represent the future of the accounting profession. This scholarship is designed to assist first-generation college students who have demonstrated financial need and are committed to pursuing a career in public accounting.

Annually, AGBU awards over $1 million to young adults pursuing their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in over 40 countries across 6 continents. With that financial assistance, students with great potential but limited resources are able to engage in specialized fields of education, such as law, medicine, the performing arts and religious studies, and later establish successful careers.

The Australia to USA Graduate Education Scholarships support Australian and American students pursuing full-time graduate-level study (Master's, Ph.D., or postdoctoral research) at an accredited educational institution in the other country, in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, and Sustainability.

The Mexican Foundation was established in 1993 with a donation by Mr. Guillermo Brockmann Obregón in memory of his mother, with the goal of promoting advanced education and support philanthropy in the area, which in his view would give Mexico access to the modern world. Mexican citizens are eligible for consideration. 

This scholarship assists outstanding Greek nationals, either in their final year of study or already graduated, in pursuing postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral studies in Greece or abroad, in their chosen academic field.

Awards scholarships to outstanding young Brazilians accepted into top US graduate programs.

Sallie Mae awards scholarships to students enrolled at least half-time in postsecondary graduate study at an accredited graduate college or university in the United States.

SECIHTI (formerly CONACYT), Mexico’s federal science agency, offers scholarships for Mexican nationals to pursue graduate study abroad in the sciences and humanities.

The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation offers Education Support Awards to low-income women with children who are pursuing education. Selection is based on financial need, personal circumstances, educational path and goals for service.

The Fernand Lazard Foundation offers interest-free loans to students of merit from EU countries to fund advanced study outside Belgium.

FIDERH, a trust managed by the Central Bank of Mexico, provides affordable education loans to Mexican students pursuing graduate study.

Ramon Areces Foundation grants scholarships to those of Spanish nationality for postgraduate studies in universities and research institutes abroad on topics of general economy-in particular, issues relating to monetary economics and banking, enterprise, foreign trade and international economy-and Union law.

The Gamma Mu Foundation awards scholarships to gay men, and to students from the broader LGBTQ+ community, pursuing education at a college, university or professional program. Awards are based on financial need.

GFOA offers several scholarships to students preparing for careers in state, provincial and local government finance in the United States and Canada.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students of Hispanic heritage enrolled in graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.

The MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to the surviving spouses and children of public sector, education, health care and non-profit employees who died in the line of duty.

IMA offers scholarships to accounting and finance students who are IMA members. Check the IMA website for current programs and eligibility.

The LAGRANT Foundation awards scholarships to ethnic minority graduate students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing and public relations.

La Unidad Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latino students to help them complete their college and graduate education.

NABA awards national scholarships each year to students of color preparing for careers in accounting, finance and business.

The National Federation of the Blind offers merit-based national scholarships to legally blind students in the United States and Puerto Rico, awarded on academic excellence, community service and leadership.

The Navy’s Civilian Institutions program funds full-time graduate study at accredited civilian institutions for selected active-duty Navy officers. Application is through your Detailer or Community Program Officer.

The Navajo Nation Graduate Fellowship provides grant awards to eligible Navajo students attending graduate school, funded through the Navajo Nation Graduate Trust Fund.

The Sons of Italy Foundation offers merit-based National Leadership Grants in a nationwide competition open to students of Italian heritage.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans support immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing full-time graduate study in the United States. Applicants must be 30 or younger at the application deadline.

The Peter Drucker Challenge is an essay competition open to students and young professionals worldwide, with cash prizes and an invitation to the Global Peter Drucker Forum.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards fellowships to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each active chapter nominates one candidate.

The Special Forces Association Chapter LX Richard J. Meadows Memorial Scholarship provides one-time grants for tuition and books to chapter members and their families, including graduate students.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Serge Bellanger Scholarship supports MBA candidates who are American nationals accepted to a program in France or French nationals accepted to a program in the United States. Awards are merit-based, with financial need considered.

The Spencer Educational Foundation awards scholarships to full-time students pursuing a master’s degree or pre-dissertation PhD with an interest in risk management and insurance.

The Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund awards national scholarships each year to women who meet the requirements set by the SBMEF Board of Trustees.

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to Korean-American students enrolled full time in graduate programs in the United States.

The Sainsbury Management Fellowship, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, enables UK engineers of high career potential to undertake full-time MBA programs at leading international business schools.

The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship supports women-identified lesbians in their pursuit of higher education at any level, including graduate school.

GBHEM Scholarships administers scholarship programs for United Methodist students through one general application. Criteria vary by program, with minimum requirements for general eligibility.

The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship supports family members of service members and veterans pursuing higher education.

The Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC awards scholarships to students of Scottish heritage enrolled in U.S. or Scottish institutions for advanced undergraduate or full-time graduate study.

The WIIT Trust Scholarship supports graduate and undergraduate women studying international trade who show promise as future global leaders. Awards are merit-based and based on an assigned essay.

Yale Africa Impact Scholarships are awarded on merit to admitted full-time MBA students from Africa who are most likely to advance Yale SOM’s mission. Scholars are expected to return to Africa within two years of graduation to work in a role that contributes to the continent’s development. No separate application is needed.

The Rafael del Pino Excellence Scholarship Program aims to contribute to the training of Spanish leaders, the promotion of the entrepreneurial spirit and activity in Spain and the research and dissemination of knowledge.

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.

The Huys Foundation supports Armenian youth in achieving educational excellence, with an academic and professional commitment to Armenia and the Armenian world.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia offers scholarships to students with good academic performance and admitted into one of the universities on the ministry’s list. 

Becas SENESCYT offers government-sponsored scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue their studies. 

This program offers diverse scholarships and student loans for the training and specialization of human talent in the country and abroad.

The Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr. Scholarship supports students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession, honoring his fifty-year career in industrial wastewater treatment.

Spark Finance provides tuition financing for students to access higher education. Spark offers tuition loans for international students undertaking postgraduate study in Australia, and Australian & NZ students undertaking studies overseas.

The KHMW-Eizenga Grant, administered by the Fulbright Commission in the Netherlands, supports Dutch students pursuing an MBA or a master’s or PhD in economics in the United States.

The Aritzia Scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate study in the United States who study or plan to work in fashion design, retail management, mental health or social justice advocacy.

The Goldie Initiative supports women pursuing graduate study and careers in commercial real estate through scholarships, mentorship and networking.

Eligibility Criteria

• Arab/MENA heritage OR proven interest/experience in the MENA region.
• Current/Prospective full-time enrollment(*) in an accredited MBA program(**).
  • *The scholarship is to be applied to the next school year. Those who are already enrolled or who are in process of applying as full-time students are both eligible; proof of enrollment in next school year will be requested/verified when available. However, if you are already in your last year of the program and will be graduating at the end of the current school year, you are unfortunately not eligible.
  • **May be a joint/dual program but no executive MBAs.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a business/finance career.
• GMAT score of 600+ (or GRE equivalent).
• Financial need.

The ICSC Graduate Scholarship is a merit-based program supporting students in graduate school. Students who are exploring a career in retail real estate or related fields are welcome to apply.

These two-year Fellowships are outright grants for holders of a Bachelor's degree wishing to obtain a two-year Master's degree in the US.

Samvid Scholars supports incoming graduate students with an exceptional record of achievement and a drive to make a positive impact, providing tuition support along with leadership training and professional development.

We're looking for visionary leaders who are committed to upending structural oppression and creating change in their communities so that all people can thrive. We strongly encourage change-makers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color to apply.

Open to graduates who are majoring in engineering, construction, business, communications or related fields.

The LunaCap Foundation assists well-deserved Active Military, US Armed Forces Veterans, and students of Mexican descent with the cost of an MBA education at first-tier colleges.

The Switzer Foundation’s environmental grant programs identify and support graduate students and emerging leaders in the environmental field.

The ICSC Foundation Milton Cooper Trailblazer Award provides a scholarship, mentorship from industry professionals and an all-expenses-paid trip to ICSC Las Vegas for selected students pursuing careers in commercial real estate.

YUWO offers one-year scholarships to women connected to the Yale community whose education has been delayed or interrupted and who are resuming or advancing their studies. Awards are based on merit and financial need; applications are due each spring.