fund your international studies, teaching or research with Prestigious International Fellowships
There are many reasons to apply for a prestigious fellowship to fund your international studies, teaching or research. The Office of International Affairs guides students through the application process for three main Fellowships: Fulbright, Boren & Critical Language Scholarship (CLS). In addition, OIA's Education Abroad office administers the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program
Competitive International Scholarships
Fulbright Grants
Fulbright has many different award programs. The U.S. Student Program is funding for 9 - 10 months of study, research, or teaching English abroad.
Find out more, and meet PSU's FULBRIGHT RECIPIENTS at https://pdx.edu/fellowships/fulbright-grants

David L. Boren Fellowships & Scolarships
Boren Fellowships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Find out more, and meet PSU'S BOREN RECIPIENTS at https://pdx.edu/fellowships/boren-fellowships

Critical Language Scholarships
The CLS Program is a U.S. government effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply.
Find out more and meet PSU's CLS RECIPIENTS at https://www.pdx.edu/fellowships/critical-language-scholarship
Here are some articles, handbooks, essays, and other materials that can help students and faculty with the process of applying for or assisting students who seek merit-based fellowships.
Resources for Students:
- New Nov. 2020! Finding & Securing Federal Funding presentation
- How to Request a Letter of Recommendation (PDF) - Online version (URL)
- Benefits of Awards - even if you don't win (PDF) - Online version (URL)
- Proposal Writing Resources
- Searchable Fellowships Database
- Solitude and Leadership
- The Summoned Self
- Writing Personal Statements Online
- Proposal Writing Short Course
- Writing a Funding Proposal
- The Art of Writing Proposals (PDF)
- Writing Personal Statements (PDF)
- Student FAQs
Resources for Faculty:
- The Pros and Cons of Writing Letters of Recommendation
- Guidelines Regarding Student Requests for Letters of Recommendation
- Tips for Writing Recommendation Letters
- Faculty FAQs
- Fulbright opportunities for Faculty & Scholars
pdx.edu/fellowships/fulbright-scholars-program