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MSU International Student Funding & Awards Overview

A number of funding opportunities exist to support the international activities of MSU's students and to support international students at MSU. ISP also recognizes international involvement through several annual awards. For additional information about funding and awards, contact ISP at (517) 355-2350 or info@isp.msu.edu

Undergraduate Funding and Awards:

Graduate Funding and Awards:

  • Compton Africa Peace Fellowship Program

    Supports dissertation field research in Africa by students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Sponsored by the African Studies Center (ASC) and the Women in International Development Program (MSU-WID), in cooperation with the Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID).

  • FLAS Fellowship

    Listed below are three language & culture fellowships for less commonly taught languages, available through the African Studies Center, 100 International Center; Asian Studies Center, 301 International Center; and Center for Advanced Study of International Development, 202 International Center:

  • Foreign Language Enhancement Program (FLEP)

    The CIC Foreign Language Enhancement Program (FLEP) provides scholarships to help graduate students take advantage of language offerings not available at their home university, but available at another CIC member university. Scholarships are intended to cover living expenses incurred while attending another CIC host institution during the summer session.

  • Graduate Student International Travel Grant (GSITG)

    (formerly the Global Young Scholars Grant) provides funding for graduate students to present papers with an international focus at international professional conferences at international locations.

  • International Student Mandela Fellowship Program

    The award is provided to a graduate student/junior faculty or professional from South Africa. Candidates are nominated by the MSU department recommending admission. First preference will be given to those applicants applying to come to MSU for the first time and from home institutions with linkage agreements with MSU who also have matching support from their home institution. Nominations should be submitted by April 15th each year.

  • Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program

    Two annual awards to encourage MSU African students to enhance their studies and make a contribution to the development of their country. Women are strongly urged to apply. For more information contact the Office for International Students and Scholars, 103 International Center.

  • MSU International Predissertation Travel Awards

    U.S. and international Ph.D. candidates in the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Arts and Letters (CAL), Education (ED), and Social Science (SSC), who are planning dissertation research in a country outside of the United States, who are at the predissertation research stage, and who will travel for 60 days or more are elibible for up to $5000 for reembursment of travel expenses.

  • Traveling Scholar Program (for PhD candidates only)

    The Traveling Scholar Program enables doctoral-level students at any CIC university to take advantage of educational opportunities--specialized courses, unique library collections, unusual laboratories--at any other CIC university without change in registration or increase in tuition.

  • Walker Hill Scholarship (Download PDF)

    Provides funding for international travel to MSU doctoral candidates for predissertatonal research.

  • Whittier Endowed International Health Scholarship Fund

    This scholarship is available to MSU graduate students (Masters or Ph.D. Level) or MSU professional students who are in the either the College of Human Medicine or the College of Osteopathic Medicine. It is meant to fund international health research (graduate level) or approved international health clerkships ( 4-6 week duration) for third or fourth year medical students.

Graduate and Undergraduate Funding and Awards:

Directory to Other Resources:

  • A Students' Guide To Scholarships, Grants, and Funding Publications in International Education and Other Disciplines

    The 3rd edition of the Students' Guide to Scholarships, Grants, and Funding Sources in International Education and Other Disciplines is now ready for distribution. The guide is a useful and comprehensive reference work to obtain information on funding publications, web sites, and grants in international education and on other disciplines. The guide consists of 228 pages and each citation is annotated with a description and appropriate web sites. The cost is $15 for a hard copy or $10 for a CD which includes postage and handling.

    If you are interested in purchasing the guide, please send a check or money order with the appropriate amount, payable to Michigan State University, to Attn: Dr. Charles Gliozzo, Office of International Studies and Programs, Rm. 12, Center for International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824

  • MSU Funding Center Guides: Grants for Individuals.

    A reference guide to general grant opportunities for individuals, including many for international activities. Available through MSU libraries.

  • MSU Funding Center Guides: Funding and Proposal Writing Resources

    A selection of resources found on the MSU libraries Grants Related Resources Home Page.

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