Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
MATTHEW 28:19-20
Transport yourself to a world of international scholarship. If you are a gifted undergraduate or graduate student, learn more about the unique opportunities provided by Liberty University to equip scholars to make a global impact.
Students from all disciplines are invited to apply.
1. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
2. Boren Awards for International Study
3. Critical Language Scholarship
4. DAAD Scholarship
5. Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program
6. Federal Agricultural Service (FAS) Fellowship
7. Freeman Asia Scholarship
8. Fulbright Summer Institute US-UK Fulbright Commission
9. Fulbright U.S. Student Program
10. Gates Cambridge Scholarship
11. George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program
12. Goldwater Scholarship
13. Marshall Scholarship
14. National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
15. National Institute of Health M.D./Ph.D. Partnership Training Program
16. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program
17. Provost’s Award for Research Excellence (PARE)
18. Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
19. Rhodes Scholarship
20. Schwarzman Scholars
21. Thomas R. Pickering and Charles Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Programs
22. Truman Scholarship
A U.S. Department of State grant program, this scholarship enables students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad. The goal of this grant is to provide students with an opportunity to gain critical skills and explore elements of national security while immersed in the culture of another country.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit IIE.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program.
This grant provides funding for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students studying in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
The Boren Award requires a commitment to rigorous language study and a pledge to work for the federal government for at least one year after graduation. Funding is based on a student’s academic standing.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit BorenAwards.org.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, this summer language and cultural immersion scholarship program trains professionals to be fluent in specific languages essential to U.S. security. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students and focuses on intensive language instruction and cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language retention.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit CLScholarship.org.
Founded in 1925, the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) German Academic Exchange Service awards grants and scholarships for study abroad programs. DAAD also promotes German studies and advises policymakers on matters relating to culture and education. Students applying for this grant must have completed their undergraduate degree or be in their final year of study. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit DAAD.org.
The Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program is for outstanding individuals interested in pursuing careers in foreign service with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This program offers up to an estimated $104,000 for two years toward a graduate fellowship.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit PayneFellows.org.
The FAS International Agricultural Fellowship Program awards at least two fellows with up to $106,000 over 2 years for a two-year graduate program at a U.S. university and for two summer internships. For academic support, the fellowship pays up to $24,000 per year for two years towards tuition, mandatory fees, and health insurance. It also provides a $18,000 annual academic stipend to cover living expenses for each of the two years.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit FASFellowship.org.
This need-based scholarship allows undergraduate students to study in East or Southeast Asia and provides funding for summer, semester, or yearlong terms.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit IIE.org/Programs/Freeman-Asia.
This immersive summer scholarship enables U.S. students to spend a month exploring the culture and history of the United Kingdom at a British university. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least two years remaining after the Summer Institute concludes.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit Fulbright.org.uk.
Open to U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree and a sufficient language proficiency in the proposed host country, this scholarship provides students with grants for study/ research projects or for English Teaching Assistant programs. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit US.Fulbrightonline.org.
Initially funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship is awarded to outstanding applicants who demonstrate leadership potential and have a desire to study at the University of Cambridge. This scholarship is open to students of graduate and doctoral status from any country outside of the United Kingdom.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit GatesCambridge.org.
This program is an enterprise of the U.S.Ireland Alliance and is a competitive scholarship awarded to 12 students each year. Applicants are judged on scholarship, leadership, and commitment to public service, and winners study in Ireland or Northern Ireland for one year. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit US-IrelandAlliance.org/MitchellScholarship.
The Goldwater Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit Goldwater.ScholarsApply.org.
Directed toward young Americans pursuing their graduate studies, the Marshall Scholarship offers financing for more than 40 U.S. student scholars a year to study at the graduate level in a United Kingdom institution. This scholarship is open to any field of study. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit MarshallScholarship.org.
Funded by the Department of Defense, these fellowship programs are provided for Ph.D. candidates in 15 different scientific disciplines, including aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, oceanography, physics, computer science, and more. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit NDSEG.org.
Encouraging the development of students pursuing careers in biomedical research, this program partners with a university in the United Kingdom.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit OXCam.gpp.nih.gov.
This fellowship program supports outstanding graduate students in STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited institutions in the U.S.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit NSFGRFP.org.
PARE encourages gifted Liberty students — undergraduate or graduate — to prepare for advanced research in all fields by offering grants for studying both stateside and abroad. This scholarship is offered and awarded through Liberty University’s Fulbright Committee. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit Liberty.edu/PARE.
The PPIA Fellowship program is for undergraduate students interested in public policy, international affairs, or public administration. This program begins with a Junior Summer Institute (JSI). JSI is an intensive 7-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate school in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators, and other leadership roles in public service.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit PPIAProgram.org.
The Rhodes Scholarships are some of the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world. Each year, 32 students from the United States are selected as Rhodes Scholars. These scholars are known not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements but also for their character, commitment to others and the common good, and leadership potential. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit RhodesScholar.org.
Designed for the diligent student, the Schwarzman fellowship is one of the most competitive. This scholarship mimics the Rhodes Scholar program at Oxford and provides students with a one-year immersive experience in the Master of Global Affairs program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, these programs prepare outstanding young people for foreign service careers within their organization. Benefits include up to $42,000 per year for tuition and living expenses, an orientation to the fellowship and foreign service, and two summer internships — one in Washington, D.C., and the other in an overseas Consular Office. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit PickeringFellowship.org and RangelProgram.org.
The Truman Scholarship is a merit-based award offered to U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals from the Pacific Islands who want to attend graduate school in preparation for a career in public service. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit Truman.gov.