Financial Resources

• Institute for International Education

• Edupass

  A listing of Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants, and Loans offered for International students to study in the United States. Search for scholarships and grants and apply for a loan.

• Education USA

  A directory of universities and colleges in the USA

• InternationalStudentLoan.com

  Not a lender but a resource to search for lenders that work with the school. Use search fields and select Cal Poly from the list of schools to return a list of lenders. Unfortunately, there are no student loans programs available for non- US students without a US co-signer. Your co-signer must be a credit-worthy US citizen or permanent resident, who has lived in the US for the past two years. Typically a co-signer is a family or friend who agrees to accept responsibility for the loan in case the student is unable to meet the repayment terms.

• FastWeb
• College Board
• GrantsNet
• Mach 25
• The Foundation Center
• USA Study Guide
• FinAid
• Petersons
• US Journal

• Patrick and Eileen Smyth Endowed Scholarship

  An award of $7,500 for international students intending to attend Cal Poly who are Irish Nationals or for Cal Poly students who study abroad in Ireland.

• Cal Poly Financial Aid

  Visit the Cal Poly Financial Aid Office for information about awards and loans, application process, deadlines and other important tips. The Financial Aid Office’s Scholarship webpage also has important information regarding scholarship opportunities.

• Cal Poly Graduate Education

  Cal Poly Graduate Education offers Non-Resident Tuition Waivers for graduate students. Requests for waivers should made by the academic department or the student’s prospective advisor (with the endorsement of the graduate coordinator). See the Graduate Financial Resources page(under “Financial Resources” on the right-hand navigation menu) for more financial aid opportunities.

• Cal Poly Cares Grant Program

  Cal Poly Student Affairs offers grants for students in need of support for housing, meals, books, clothing, personal care, and emergencies.

• Cal Poly Food Pantry

  Free nutritious food on campus with no questions asked.

• Cal Poly Hunger Program

  Meal vouchers

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Outside Scholarships - The Scholarship Bulletin Board provides information on outside scholarship opportunities for Cal Poly students.

Contact your Department - Find out if there are scholarships or assistantships offered by your academic department.

Contact Clubs - Find out if clubs or organizations related to your field of study offer aid.

• Abroad Planet Scholarship Resource

  Online community of international students studying in the United States

• American Association of University Women (AAUW)

  Educational Foundation International Fellowships - International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

  Tuition for low-income minority students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at Gates Millennium Scholarships.

• College Board

  Free online financial aid source for scholarships, grants, and loans for all college-bound students, including permanent residents and international students wishing to study in the United States.

• The Denmark-American Foundation

  The Denmark-America Foundation & the Fulbright Commission offer grants, traineeships, and advising for Danes and Americans.

  • Fiolstræde 24, 3.sal, 1171 Copenhagen K, Denmark

• FastWeb

  Free online scholarship search service

• Fulbright

  Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the binational Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassies in their home countries.

• Institute of International Education

  IIE, an independent non-profit organization founded in 1919, is a world leader in the exchange of people and ideas. IIE administers over 200 programs serving more than 20,000 individuals each year.

• International Education Financial Aid

  Free online scholarship search service designed for international students.

• International Scholarships

  Free online scholarship database for international students wishing to study worldwide.

• LASPAU

  List of financial aid available to students from North and South America. LASPAU itself does not offer grants, scholarships, fellowships, or loans. Those interested in applying for a LASPAU-administered program should apply directly to the sponsoring agencies and should contact those agencies to request information on criteria for eligibility and other application-related information. Below is a list of grant programs administered by LASPAU, organized by country.

• Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund

  Interest-free loans up to $15,000 for students from Latin America and the Caribbean OAS Member countries.

• Mobility International USA

  Free online scholarship resource for non-U.S. citizens with disabilities.

• MPower Financing Scholarship

  Scholarships are offered to F-1 international students who are enrolled fulltime at an MPOWER partner university (restrictions apply, see website for details).

• NAFSA Association of International Educators

  While NAFSA is not focused on providing resources or assistance directly to students, they do provide some resources and links to more studentoriented Web sites.

• National Science Foundation

  Provides funding programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

• The Norway-America Association - Drammensveien 20 C, 0255 Oslo 2, Norway

• Organization of American States

  OAS offers a number of fellowships to qualified applicants from OAS member states for graduate, undergraduate, and short term programs.

  • Department of Fellowships and
    Training Trainee Selection Division
    Washington, DC 20006-4499

• Rotary International

  The Rotary Foundation’s educational programs include Ambassadorial Scholarships, Grants for University Teachers, Group Study Exchange, and Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution.

  • One Rotary Center
    1560 Sherman Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  Free online searchable database for scholarships to international students

• American Association of University Women (AAUW)

  Educational Foundation International Fellowships - International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.

• The American-Scandanavian Foundation

  The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers funding (usually at the graduate level) for Scandinavians to undertake study of research programs in the United State. Candidates for awards are recommended to the ASF by our cooperating organizations, as follow: Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland , Norway or Sweden. The number and size of awards granted annually varies widely between countries. Contact ASF’s cooperating organizations for specific information regarding eligibility, award size and application deadlines. ASF’s Fellowship and Grant Division will be happy to assist with general inquiries.

  • 15 East 65th St., New York, NY 10021
    (212) 879-9779
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Gates Millenium Scholarships - Tuition for low-income minority students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  • African Women in Agricultural Research and Development - Graduate fellowships for female, African scientists to pursue careers in agricultural research and development.

• Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program

  The International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree. Fellows are selected from countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia , where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States.

• National Science Foundation

  Provides funding programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Organization of American States

  OAS offers a number of fellowships to qualified applicants from OAS member states for graduate, undergraduate, and short term programs.

  • Department of Fellowships and Training
    Trainee Selection Division
    Washington, DC 20006-4499

• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women

  International Peace Scholarship (IPS) is available to women from countries other than the US and Canada pursuing graduate studies. An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and working toward a graduate degree. In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining. Maximum award amount is $6,000 annually and the application deadline is December 15.

  • P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
    P.E.O. Executive Office
    3700 Grand Avenue
    Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899
    Phone: 515-255-3153 Fax: 515-255-3820

• UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowship Programme

  Researchers with advanced degrees (M.A., M.Sc. or equivalent) in developing countries may apply for fellowships ranging from US$ 6,000 to US$ 10,000. The amount varies according to duration and place of study. The program is financed by Japan through its funds in trust program for capacity-building of human resources. It grants a total of 20 fellowships a year to researchers in four areas: environment, intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, and peaceful conflict resolution.

• InternationalStudentLoan.com

  Not a lender but a resource to search for lenders that work with the school. Use search fields and select Cal Poly from the list of schools to return a list of lenders. Unfortunately, there are no student loans programs available for non-US students without a US co-signer. Your co-signer must be a creditworthy US citizen or permanent resident, who has lived in the US for the past two years. Typically a co-signer is a family or friend who agrees to accept responsibility for the loan in case the student is unable to meet the repayment terms.

• First Union National Bank

  Educaid EXTRA International Student Loan Program
  Tel. 1-800-955-8805, Contact person - Faye Becker
  1-617-426-0681
  1-800-255-8374

• Leo S. Rowe, Pan American Fund Grants

  This program provides student loans to competent persons from Latin American and Caribbean countries.

  • Tel. 202-458-6208, Fax. 202-458-3878 or 9897
    1889 F. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
    rowefund@oas.org

• MPOWER

  Loans for international, domestic, and DACA students in the USA.

• Prodigy Finance

  Loans for international postgraduate students attending top universities.

• Stilt

  Loans for F-1, OPT, O-1, L-1, TN visa holders.

• Global Student Loan Corporation - Does not require a US co-signer

  • Tel. 212-736-9666
    info@globalslc.com

• Credila Financial Services

  Student loans for Indian students studying in the USA. Requires parents in India to be co-borrowers. - loan@credila.com

• Sallie Mae Student Loans

  Educational loans for undergraduate and graduate students.