This page lists selected print reference sources in the Briggs Library and links to web resources.  Click on the links below for access.

* = most useful

*Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad.  (San Carlos, Calif.:  Reference Service Press, 1992-published every 2 yrs)
 Call No.:  REF COLL BL2337.2.F576 1999-2000
 includes internships, work opportunities; well-indexed.

*Funding for Research, Study, and Travel:  Latin America and the Caribbean  Eds. Karen Cantrell and Denise Wallen (Phoenix, Ariz.:  Oryx Press, 1987).
 Call No.:  F1409.95.U6C361987 REF COLL
 has not been updated by more recent ed.

How to Find Out About Financial Aid and funding:  a guide to print, electronic, and internet resources listing scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, internships.  Ed. Gail Ann Schlachter.  (El Dorado Hills, Calif.:  Reference Service press, c1999).
 Call No.:  REF COLL LB2338.S3391999
 has brief listings of print and online resources for international grants and internships (so a guide to other guides; did
 not seem comprehensive).

The Insider’s Guide to Foreign Study:  everything you need to know about more than 400 academic adventures abroad.  Ed. Benedict A. Leerburger (Reading, Mass.:  on-Wesley, c1987).
 Call No.:  REF COLL LB2376.L321987
 a bit dated; but no recent ed.

*The International Scholarship Book:  the complete guide to financial aid for study abroad.  Ed. Daniel J. Cassidy. (Engleweek Cliffs, N.J.:  Prentice Hall, c1990).
 Call No.:  LB2337.2.C3641990 REFCOLL
 useful, but a bit old; but no recent ed.

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Search Engines

Search engines allow you to search their databases according to specific criteria that you select.

FastWeb!

One of the most popular scholarship services on the internet. Enter your personal profile and receive email about relevant scholarships from a massive database. Geared mostly for conventional college scholarships, but worth a try.

http://www.fastweb.com

International Service and Travel Center

Searchable database of scholarships for study abroad. Also lists U of M study abroad scholarships.

http://www.istc.umn.edu/

International Student.com Scholarship Search Page

Searchable database of international scholarships.

http://www.internationalstudent.com/scholarships/index.htm

The directories below include a set of preselected websites for you to browse.

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

Study abroad program offering financial aid to participants.

http://www.aifs.org/java/US/aifscol/studabro.htm

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT)

Program specializing in internships and practical training. Offers financial aid.

http://www.aipt.org/

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Program of competitive awards for study abroad.

http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/gilman/default.htm

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)

Financial aid information and scholarships.

http://www.ccisabroad.org/finaid.html

Council International Study Programs

Worldwide programs with financial aid for members.

http://www.ciee.org/scholarships.cfm?subnav=Students

FinAid!

Annotated list of financial aid resources.

http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/exchange.phtml#abroad

Financial Aid

Superior list of annotated resources on financial aid opportunities and other valuable information for study abroad.

http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/internet2000.html#FIN_AID

Freeman Asia

Awards for study in Asia.

http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/default.htm

Institute for International Education of Students (IES)

Worldwide programs with financial aid for participants.

http://www.iesabroad.org/info/finaid.html

InternationalStudentLoan.com

Loan programs for study abroad.

http://www.InternationalStudentLoan.com/us_study_abroad/index_us_study_abroad.html

International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC)

Guide to loans for study abroad.

http://www.iefc.com/islp.html

International Studies Abroad (ISA)

Worldwide programs with financial aid for members.

http://www.studiesabroad.com/

National Security Education Program

Support for international study in the field of national security

http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/nsep/default.htm

StudyAbroad.com

Extensive directory of study abroad programs.

http://www.studyabroad.com/

StudyAbroad.com FORUM

Financial aid section of StudyAbroad.com site, contains annotated list of financial aid resources.

http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html

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