Summer Grants for International Students in USA

Yale Peace Fellowship 2026:

This is a fully funded fellowship available to international candidates from around the world.  The Yale Peace Fellowship, run by the International Leadership Center (ILC) at Yale University, selects 16 new leaders each year. These leaders are directly involved in preventing conflicts, building peace.

Objective of the Yale Peace:

Gather new leaders who are actively involved in building peace.

Give them dedicated time to think deeply about today’s conflicts.

Teach them negotiation and leadership skills.

Create chances for them to learn from other fellows and global experts.

Help build a growing network of fresh-thinking peace leaders from different fields and places.

NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP)

 It is a Fully Funded Program for International applicants as well as U.S. Citizens to engage in ongoing NASA research projects. The NASA Postdoctoral Program is for everyone who lives outside the United States. 

Criteria:

The NASA Postdoctoral Program is open to all Nationals.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals.

All applicants must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree.

Postdoctoral Fellows: Your doctoral degree must have been awarded within the last five years at the time you apply.

YSEALI Academic Fellows Program Fully Funded

The Program will start in the Fall and Spring of 2026. Fellows can join the YSEALI Academic Fellows Program either in Fall or in Spring 2026. There is no application fee, and all Expenses are covered by the U.S. Department of State.

Criteria:

Age: Between 18 and 25 by the application deadline (exceptional applicants over 25 may be considered if all other eligibility requirements are met).

Citizenship: Citizen of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam.

Residency: Resident of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam.

Education: Full-time or part-time undergraduate student from a college, university, or other institution of higher learning; OR, Graduated with an undergraduate.

Duke University Karsh International Scholarship 2025/26 in the USA:

The Scholarship is open to International students from all around the world. No separate application is required. To be considered for the Karsh Scholarship, you need to apply to Duke University and request financial aid.

There is no separate application process for the Karsh International scholarship. The Scholarship covers full tuition, room, board, mandatory fees, Funding for research, and unpaid internships. The scholarship is open to students to pursue a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from Duke University.

Criteria:

Open to all nationalities, except U.S. citizens and those with dual U.S. nationality.

Must be planning to start your undergraduate degree.

Cannot already hold a BA or BSc degree.

Demonstrate strong academic preparation.

Document the need for financial aid.

Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship:

This is one of the best scholarships to study in the United States. It covers all the expenses. You don’t need to worry about any cost. Applicants can apply for the Graduate Programs, including JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs. United States Citizens are also eligible to apply for this Scholarship. 

Eligibility:

The applicant must be enrolled and accepted in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program. The list of all Stanford graduate programs.

Meet the graduate program requirements.

The applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree in January 2019 or later.

Provide English Language Proof.

There is no minimum requirement for your grades or scores.

Requirements:

Online Application: Complete and submit the online application

Resume: One-page resume that highlights your experiences, interests, and academic record.

Transcripts & Test Scores: Scan copies of your previous academic records.

Recommendation Letters: Provide two letters.

Short Answers & Essay: Share in your own words what you have done, who you are, and what you aspire to do in the future.

World Economic Forum Early Careers Program