1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program

1. Short Description: A prestigious, merit-based fellowship sponsored by the U.S. government that provides opportunities for graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the U.S.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Non-U.S. citizens from participating countries; must hold an undergraduate degree; academic excellence and demonstrated leadership potential. Eligibility requirements vary significantly by country.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Annual application cycle, generally opening 15 months before the start of the grant. Deadlines vary by country, typically between February and October.
4. Types of Scholarship: Full scholarship/Fellowship.
5. Coverage: Full tuition, a living stipend, airfare, health insurance, and textbook allowance.
6. Obligation: Recipients must return to their home country for a minimum of two years upon completion of the program.

2. Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program (Stanford University)

1. Short Description: A competitive, interdisciplinary scholarship program at Stanford University designed to build a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Open to citizens of all countries for all graduate programs at Stanford (Master's, PhD, MD, JD, etc.); must have earned a bachelor's degree typically within four years of application. Seeks independent thinkers, purposeful leaders, and civic-minded individuals.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Annual application cycle, typically opening in July and closing in October for the following academic year.
4. Types of Scholarship: Fully funded Fellowship/Scholarship.
5. Coverage: Full tuition and associated fees, a stipend for living and academic expenses (e.g., room and board, books, local transport), and travel allowance.
6. Obligation: Scholars must participate in the King Global Leadership Program and community activities. There is no specific requirement to return to the home country.

3. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

1. Short Description: Provides full scholarships to mid-career professionals from developing countries to pursue a master’s degree in development-related fields at a World Bank-designated university (which includes many in the USA).
2. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a citizen of an eligible developing country, hold a bachelor's degree, have three or more years of paid, development-related professional experience, and be 45 years or younger. Must be admitted to one of the JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Annual application cycle, often with two application windows (Window 1 and Window 2) typically opening in January/February and March/April, respectively.
4. Types of Scholarship: Full scholarship/Fellowship.
5. Coverage: Full tuition, a monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and a travel allowance.
6. Obligation: Recipients must agree to return to their home country upon graduation to apply their new skills to their country's development efforts.

4. Rotary Peace Fellowships

1. Short Description: Fully funded fellowships for aspiring peace and development leaders to pursue a master's degree or professional development certificate at one of the Rotary Peace Centers, including several in the USA (e.g., Duke University/UNC-Chapel Hill, or UC Berkeley).
2. Eligibility Criteria: Excellent academic record, demonstrated commitment to peace and development through professional or volunteer experience (minimum of three years for the Master's program), and excellent leadership skills.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Annual application period, typically opening in February and closing in May/June for the following academic year.
4. Types of Scholarship: Fully funded Fellowship.
5. Coverage: Full tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship/field-study expenses.
6. Obligation: Expected to serve as a leader in peace-building and conflict resolution throughout their career.

5. AAUW International Fellowships

1. Short Description: Awarded by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents for full-time study or research at a U.S. institution.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a woman citizen of a country other than the U.S., hold an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, and intend to pursue a master's, PhD, or post-doctoral research. Priority is given to those who can demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of women and girls.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Annual application cycle, typically opening in August and closing in November.
4. Types of Scholarship: Partial to full Fellowship/Grant.
5. Coverage: Fixed award amounts ranging from $\$20,000$ to $\$50,000$ per year, based on the degree level.
6. Obligation: Fellowships require recipients to return to their home country to pursue a professional career and/or participate in community or civic work to improve the lives of women and girls.

6. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (AKF ISP)

1. Short Description: Provides scholarships to outstanding students from select developing countries with no other means of financing their postgraduate education in development-related fields.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Citizens of select countries (primarily in Africa and Asia), excellent academic records, demonstrated genuine financial need, and admission to a highly reputable university/program. Priority is given to Master's studies.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Annual application cycle, typically opening in January and closing in March.
4. Types of Scholarship: Half grant, half loan (50% grant, 50% loan).
5. Coverage: Covers tuition fees and living expenses. Does not cover family living expenses or international travel.
6. Obligation: The loan portion must be repaid with an annual service charge of $5\%$ over a five-year period, starting six months after the completion of the study program.

7. Hubrt H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

1. Short Description: A non-degree program bringing accomplished mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries and emerging democracies to the U.S. for a year of non-degree graduate study and professional enrichment.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Must be an experienced mid-career professional from an eligible country, hold a bachelor's degree, have five years of relevant professional experience, and demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to public service.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Varies by country, typically opening in April/May and closing in August/September.
4. Types of Scholarship: Fully funded Fellowship/Grant (non-degree).
5. Coverage: Covers tuition and fees, pre-academic English training (if needed), a monthly stipend, accident and sickness coverage, books/supplies, and one international travel ticket.
6. Obligation: Fellows are required to return to their home country for a period of two years after completing their program.

8. University of Michigan Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF)

1. Short Description: A prestigious university-specific fellowship aimed at promoting academic excellence and diversity by supporting students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in graduate education.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Students from underrepresented backgrounds (often including international students from specific regions or socioeconomic groups), outstanding academic record, and admitted to a University of Michigan graduate program (Master's or PhD).
3. Timing of Scholarship: Candidates are typically nominated by their graduate program after submitting the general university application, usually in December/January.
4. Types of Scholarship: Fully funded Fellowship.
5. Coverage: Full tuition, a stipend, and healthcare coverage. The full funding is guaranteed for the first two years of a doctoral program.
6. Obligation: No specific post-graduation obligation, but fellows must maintain good academic standing.

9. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP - legacy program with similar institutional successors)

1. Short Description: While the original IFP program has ended, it served as a model for many institutional fellowships now offered by major U.S. universities (often known as University Fellowships or Research/Teaching Assistantships). These programs are merit-based and tied to admission.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Varies significantly by university department and program, but generally requires admission to a PhD program, an excellent academic record, and demonstrated research/teaching capability.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Usually considered automatically with the application for admission to a graduate program (often by the December 15 - January 15 deadline).
4. Types of Scholarship: Fully funded Fellowship/Assistantship (varies by program/department).
5. Coverage: Full tuition waiver, a stipend for living expenses, and health insurance. Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA) often involve a work obligation (e.g., teaching undergraduate classes or assisting with research).
6. Obligation: For TA/RA positions, the obligation is the work required by the department (e.g., 10-20 hours per week). No post-graduation return obligation.

10. MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship (MPower Financing)

1. Short Description: A non-traditional scholarship/loan provider that offers various scholarships to international and DACA students at specific U.S. universities. The Global Citizen Scholarship is their flagship offering.
2. Eligibility Criteria: International students (or DACA holders) enrolled full-time or accepted to a full-time program at an MPOWER-eligible university (over 400 partner schools); must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Focused on global mindset and community involvement.
3. Timing of Scholarship: Multiple application cycles throughout the year (e.g., Fall, Spring, Summer).
4. Types of Scholarship: Partial Scholarship/Grant.
5. Coverage: Scholarship awards vary, typically up to $\$10,000$ for the grand prize. This is a partial award to help with costs.
6. Obligation: Recipients must agree to MPOWER's terms for receiving and using the funds. No post-graduation obligation.