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26 August 2006
Last Updated: 18 September 2010 |
Graduate Schools, Study Abroad Opportunities
And Financial Aid Resources in the U.S. and Canada |
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SchoolsinCanada.com provides international students with information on studying in Canada. Search Canadian universities, graduate schools, online degrees, and more. | |
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Established in 1996, BrainTrack is cited by thousands of sites, including universities like Stanford, Harvard, and Yale; libraries like the US Library of Congress; and publications like the New York Times.
The site features a directory of over 10,000 higher education institutions from over 190 countries, thousands of which have original profiles. BrainTrack helps visitors find schools and careers of
interest through their College and Career Guide. They provide original articles on topics such as accreditation,
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BrainTrack's Financial Aid Guide offers:
- Broad coverage: Over 30 original articles cover topics that should be of interest to any student pursuing financial aid, including guidance on obtaining aid from the federal government, state governments,
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- Planning assistance: Articles help students plan their finances with strategies on maximizing aid, timelines, Frequently Asked Questions, and a glossary.
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Canada Student Loans Program
Assists students by providing them access to capital and by fully subsidizing the cost of interest while they are in full-time studies.
FinAid.org
FinAid, The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid, is the most comprehensive free resource for objective
and unbiased information about student financial aid.
is Canada's most comprehensive and advanced scholarship database with more than 60,000 scholarships, awards, bursaries and grants. Also available is information on loans and tips on budget planning and applying for scholarships.
Studentawards.com
FREE scholarship search, financial aid and online community for high school, college and university students studying in the United States and Canada.
boursétudes.com
Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health. Links containing financial aid and/or scholarship opportunities for those seeking entry into graduate or professional schools. |
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Study Grants
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BrainTrack
Operating since 1996, BrainTrack lists over 10,000 higher education institutions in 194 countries and is continually updated with new resources for education and careers.
→ Financial Aid Guide.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Education Resources
Includes information for
graduate and international students.
Collegeboard.com Scholarship Search
Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
Includes information for graduate students.
FAFSA
FAFSA on the Web - U.S. Department of Education
To apply for federal student financial aid, and to apply for many state student
aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). The information you provide on your FAFSA determines if you are eligible for financial aid...
FedMoney.org
undergrad / grad
FinAid: The SmartStudent(tm) Guide to Financial Aid
Includes information for graduate students
Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health. Links containing financial aid and/or scholarship opportunities for those seeking entry into graduate or professional schools.
Finding Free Money and
other financial services from SallieMae
Information on loans for
students and parents.
How to Pay for School, ExploreHealthCareers.org. Includes a searchable database of loans, grants, scholarships, fellowships, and loan forgiveness programs. Leave "application deadline" blank for better results. (ug / grad / postdoc. Eligibility varies by specific program)
International Education Financial Aid Center
undergrad / grad / postdoc
National Resource Directory
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Database of scholarships and other education funding for current or former members of the U.S. military, their spouses, and their dependents.
Mach25 Scholarship Search from CollegeNet.com Includes funding programs for graduate through postdoc studies.
Scholarship Database University of Miami
Including funding opportunities for graduate studies
Studentawards.com
undergrad / grad / postdoc. Free US and Canadian scholarship searches for undergraduate through postdoctoral candidates. The Canadian database (in English or French) is open to any legal resident of
Canada no matter where he or she plans to study as well as students planning to study in Canada. Registration required, but they give you the opportunity to opt-out of information sharing.
Scholarship and Financial Aid
grad. Various sources of student funding. University of Miami
Pay for Your Education Student.gov
US News.edu: Financial Aid
Academy for Educational Development
is committed to solving critical social problems throughout the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis
and innovative program design and management.
eduPASS, The Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA, provides excellent articles, charts
and links about financing college.
Foundation Center
is an online resource devoted to foundations that fund individuals. The site also features a section for international grant seekers!
Fulbright Program
provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake
graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in
elementary and secondary schools. Established in 1946, Fulbright aims to
increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other
countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.
GrantsNet
features a database of funding opportunities in biomedical research and science education.
Post-graduate status is necessary for most awards without U.S. citizenship requirements.
International Education Financial Aid Page
features a searchable list of grants, scholarships and loan programs for international students. You may also be interested in IEFA's
partner, InternationalStudentLoan.com.
InternationalScholarships.com
is an online financial aid resource for international students wishing to study in a foreign country. You
will find a comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist
college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad.
Mobility International USA
offers a top-notch Financial Aid Resource Sheet for people with disabilities.
The organization empowers disabled people around the world through international
exchange, information, technical assistance and training.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
(based in the U.S.) offers a number of resources for foreign nationals seeking funding for study in the United States.
National Collegiate Athletic Association's official web site provides details of limited scholarships
available for outstanding student athletes.
Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation
administer a broad range of humanitarian and educational programs designed to improve the human condition, world
understanding and peace. Learn more about Rotary's Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers,
and World Peace Scholarships for study at their Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Soros Foundation Network
supports the development of an open society through funding specific educational opportunities around the world. | | | |
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