With its permission, I am distributing a selection of material from Mobility International USA. This includes a list of international exchange organizations (with email and web addresses) and a list of financial aid resources of interest to people with disabilities. More information is available from http://www.miusa.org Jamal Mazrui National Council on Disability Email: 74444.1076@compuserve.com ---------- From spending a year as a high school student in Spain, to receiving on-the-job training in Denmark; from volunteering with grassroots organizations in Mexico, to being a college student studying in France; from becoming a Fulbright scholar in Ghana, to meeting citizen diplomats in Australia -- a world of opportunities awaits people with disabilities. People with all types of disabilities have a vital role to play in international exchange, community service and travel around the world. Challenge Yourself and Change the World! Mobility International USA PO Box 10767 Eugene, OR 97440 USA Phone: (541) 343-1284 (voice/TDD) Fax: (541) 343-6812 E-mail: info@miusa.org Copyright 1997 Mobility International USA. Material on this website may not be reproduced without express written permission from Mobility International USA. ---------- The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange: Equal Opportunities in International Exchange A project of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) funded by the United States Information Agency (USIA). _________________________________________________________________ CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND CHANGE THE WORLD! _________________________________________________________________ The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange fosters partnerships between disability organizations and international exchange organizations so that everybody can be successful in international exchange programs! Established in 1981, Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting international exchange, travel, community service and leadership opportunities for persons with disabilities. In 1995, with funds provided by the United States Information Agency (USIA), MIUSA launched the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, a project built on the expertise and resources gathered during our history. The Clearinghouse goals are: * to educate people with disabilities and disability-related organizations about international opportunities; * to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the full range of international exchange programs; * to advise international exchange organizations about the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications for their programs, to assist them to be proactive in their inclusion of people with disabilities in their programs and to provide practical how-to consultation; and * to facilitate partnerships between people with disabilities, disability-related organizations and international exchange organizations. Roundtable Consortium The Clearinghouse is a collaborative effort between MIUSA, USIA and 18 international exchange and disability-related organizations. Together this team, the Roundtable Consortium, is responsible for developing and carrying out strategies to accomplish the Clearinghouses goals. The Roundtable Consortium includes: AFS Intercultural Programs/USA AFS Intercultural Programs promotes intercultural awareness among families, youth and educators around the world. In 55 countries, AFS operates at the community level with a network of professional staff and volunteers organized in local groups. AFS offers several program options including high school, college and secondary school teacher programs. All participants stay with homestay families. 198 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 299-9000 or (800) AFS-INFO Fax: (212) 299-9090 E-mail: afsinfo@afs.org Web: http://www.afs.org Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange The Alliance is an association of nonprofit organizations comprising the international educational and cultural exchange community in the US. Its mission is to formulate and promote public policies that support the growth and well-being of international exchange programs. In fulfilling this mission, the Alliance conducts government relations activities to support of the interests of the international educational exchange community. These activities include direct representation with policy makers and the marshaling of grassroots constituencies. 1828 L St., NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 293-6141 Fax: (202) 293-6144 E-Mail: 7411988@mcimail.com Association on Higher Education and Disability / AHEAD AHEAD is an international, multi-cultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for people with disabilities. The association is a vital resource, promoting excellence through education, communication and training. PO Box 21192 Columbus, OH 43221-0192 Phone: (614) 488-4972 (v/TDD) Fax: (614) 488-1174 E-Mail: ahead@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu Web: http://www.ahead.org Center for Assistive Technology, University at Buffalo / CAT/UB The Center for Assistive Technology at the University at Buffalo has two central focuses: a) conducting research and development projects to improve assistive device utility, and b) delivering educational workshops to increase consumer knowledge of assistive technology. The CAT involves people with disabilities in four related areas: research on assistive devise use for education, employment or daily living; education for academic and clinical professionals; assistive device services provision; and public policy analysis. 515 Kimball Tower 3435 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14214-3079 Phone: (716) 829-3141 Fax: (716) 829-3217 E-Mail: jweir@acsu.buffalo.edu Web: http://cosmos.ot.buffalo.edu/www_azte/CAT.html Council on International Educational Exchange / Council The Council on International Educational Exchange, also known as Council or as CIEE, is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Council develops and administers educational exchange programs throughout the world for high school and college students as well as for professionals. The organization also administers an international voluntary service program and a work-abroad program for college students. 205 East 42nd St. New York, NY 10017-5706 Phone: (212) 822-2600 or (888) COUNCIL Fax: (212) 822-2699 E-mail: info@ciee.org Web: http://www.ciee.org Disabled Peoples International / DPI Disabled Peoples Internationals (DPI) purpose is to extend the principles of human rights to all people with disabilities, including the right to full participation in their families, their communities, their nations and in all spheres of their lives. They work to ensure that people with disabilities have control over their lives and input into the services that affect them. DPI is involved in promoting and lobbying for the human rights of disabled people at the international level. They work to keep individuals and disability-related organizations informed about disability issues around the world and also to foster community building and support. 101-7 Evergreen Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2T3 CANADA Phone: (204) 287-8010 Fax: (204) 453-1367 E-mail: dpi@dpi.org Web: http://www.dpi.org Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund / DREDF The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is a national, nonprofit law and policy center, dedicated to furthering the civil rights of people with disabilities. DREDF provides technical assistance, information and referral, and training to individuals and organizations on disability-rights laws and policies; provides legal representation directly and as co-counsel and amicus in cases of disability-based discrimination; educates people with disabilities; and trains law students through the Disability Clinical Legal Education Program. DREDF was key to the effort to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act and continues to provide expert training to individuals, businesses and others on that law. Main Office 2212 Sixth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Phone: (510) 644-2555 Fax: (510) 841-8545 E-mail: dredf@dredf.org Web: http://www.social.com/health/nhic/data.hr2400/hr2445.html Washington Office 1633 "Q" NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 986-0375 Fax: (202) 462-5624 HEATH Resource Center HEATH is the national clearinghouse for information about education after high school for people with disabilities. It provides written materials on a variety of topics related to post-secondary education for students with disabilities. One Dupont Circle, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036-1193 Phone: (202) 939-9322 or (800) 544-3284 TDD: 202/939-9329 Fax: (202) 833-4760 E-mail: heath@ace.nche.edu Institute of International Education / IIE The Institute of International Education (IIE) provides information on most topics related to international study and volunteer opportunities. IIE assists 10,000 students, faculty and citizen exchanges annually and provides information to another 200,000 or more people. This highly respected organization produces numerous exchange-related publications and also administers the Fulbright and other grant programs. 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Phone: (212) 883-8200 Fax: (212) 984-5452 E-Mail: ebattle@iie.org Web: http://www.iie.org Mobility International USA / MIUSA Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities in international exchange, leadership development, disability-rights training, community service and travel. MIUSA has published a long list of materials, including resource books, training manuals, curriculum guides and videos. MIUSA is the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, and provides information on a broad range of publicly and privately sponsored exchange opportunities available to people with disabilities, including academic exchanges, professional citizen exchanges, international visitor programs, and youth and arts exchanges. MIUSA also trains organizations in making their programs inclusive of people with disabilities. PO Box 10767 Eugene, OR 97440 Phone: (541) 343-1284 (v/TDD) Fax: (541) 343-6812 E-mail: info@miusa.org Web: http://www.miusa.org NAFSA -- Association of International Educators NAFSA is a membership organization whose members include foreign student advisors, study abroad advisors, international admissions officers, teachers and administrators of English as a Second Language programs and community volunteers involved in international educational exchange. Members foster optimal exchange experiences by anticipating and responding to the needs of students engaged in studying internationally, including health and disability concerns. 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202) 462-4811 Fax: (202) 667-3419 E-mail: inbox@nafsa.org Web: http://www.nafsa.org National Council for International Visitors / NCIV The National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) is a network of community and national nongovernmental organizations and institutions, the mission of which is to improve international relations through professional and personal communication and exchange. Local councils regularly arrange for international visitors to meet and share ideas with leaders in both the private and public sector. NCIV volunteers assist thousands of visitors who are guests of local governments, corporations, schools, medical and research centers and foreign exchange programs. 1420 K St., NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 842-1414 Fax: (202) 289-4625 E-Mail: nciv@nciv.org Paralyzed Veterans of America / PVA Paralyzed Veterans of America administers programs in advocacy, sports and recreation, spinal cord injury treatment research, legislative lobbying, transportation, employment and disability rights and has numerous resource publications available on those topics. 801 Eighteenth St., NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 872-1300 TDD: (202) 416-7622 Fax: (202) 416-7706 E-mail:pvarems@mcimail.com Partners of the Americas / POA Partners of the Americas (POA) is a private, voluntary inter-American organization that works to improve the quality of life in the Americas and the Caribbean. Sixty partnerships link 45 US states with 31 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The partnerships are run by local communities of volunteers who plan and carry out a variety of technical assistance and cultural exchange activities in the fields of agriculture, community education, rehabilitation, preventative health programs, the arts, disaster relief and women in development. 1424 K St., NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 628-3300 Fax: (202) 628-3306 E-mail: dc@partners.poa.com Web: http://www.partners.net Sister Cities International Sister Cities is committed to the goal of strengthening global understanding by encouraging and assisting sister city relationships between US communities and cities throughout the world. The goal for the cities involved is to learn more about each other and to develop lasting and meaningful exchanges of citizens. 120 South Payne St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 836-3535 Fax: (703) 836-4815 E-mail: request@sister-cities.org Web: http://www.sister-cities.org United States Information Agency / USIA The US Information Agency (USIA) is an independent, foreign-affairs agency of the United States government, responsible for conducting North Americas public diplomacy efforts. The USIA, through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, fosters mutual understanding between people of the US and people from more than 140 countries around the world through educational and cultural exchanges and other programs. The USIAs programs include Academic Programs, International Visitors, Arts Exchanges and Citizen Exchanges, including the prestigious Fulbright Programs. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange is funded by USIA. USIA Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs 301 4th St., SW, Room 234 Washington, DC 20547 Phone: (202) 619-4360 Fax: (202) 401-5914 E-mail: inquiry@usia.gov Web: http://www.usia.gov University of New Orleans, Training, Resource and Assistive-Technology Center The University of New Orleans (UNO) Training, Resource and Assistive-Technology Center (TRAC) is committed to promoting international exchange opportunities for students with disabilities. TRAC provides technology-intensive training and resources for individuals with vision impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, hearing impairments and other disabilities in order to promote independence and increased employability. TRAC has been instrumental in establishing an international forum for university administrators and related service providers to exchange information about innovative programs and study-abroad experiences for students with disabilities. UNO has published Studying Abroad: A Guide to Accessible University Programs and Facilities for Students with Disabilities, covering the types of accommodations, programs and services available on individual campuses for students with disabilities at institutions in the US and Canada and also distributes a companion guide with the same title covering universities and colleges in Europe. PO Box 1051 Lakefront Campus New Orleans, LA 70148 Phone: (504) 280-5700 (v/TDD) Fax: (504) 280-5705 E-Mail: gvgmc@uno.edu Web: http://www.uno.edu/~pst World Institute on Disability / WID The World Institute on Disability (WID) is a center for the development of public policy that promotes the civil rights, health, well-being and independence of people with all kinds of disabilities. WID administers a multi-organizational collaborative project called International Disability Exchanges and Studies (IDEAS) 2000. This project supports international study and research of policies and programs to improve disabled peoples access to services and independent living opportunities. 510 Sixteenth St., Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612-1500 Phone: (510) 763-4100 TDD: (510) 208-9496 Fax: (510) 763-4109 E-mail: interwid@wid.org Web: http://www.igc.apc.org/wid Get Involved! For anyone who has ever thought about teaching, studying, researching, working or volunteering overseas, or who has questions about how to make programs accessible to people with disabilities, MIUSA and the Clearinghouse are here to assist you. We can help make an international opportunity come alive for you or someone you are working with. National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange c/o MIUSA PO Box 10767 Eugene, OR 97440 Phone: (541) 343-1284 (voice/TDD) Fax: (541) 343-6812 (fax) E-Mail: clearinghouse@miusa.org Web: http://www.miusa.org You can contact MIUSA and its other projects, including upcoming international exchanges, membership, newsletter, publications and programs focused on women with disabilities, using the information above or to receive additional information directly, you can send an e-mail with the word "info" in the subject line to info@miusa.org. ---------- FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS RELATED TO EDUCATION & DISABILITY: The AMBUCS Scholarship Committee offers scholarships to US citizen students in their junior/senior year in a bachelor's degree or graduate program who are in an accredited program such as health therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, speech language pathology, hearing audiology and recreational therapy. Awards are based on financial need and a GPA of 3.00 or above in a 4.0 scale. AMBUCS Scholarship Committee PO Box 5127 Hight Point, NC 27262 Phone: (910) 888-6052 The American Council of the Blind (ACB) awards scholarships annually to legally blind students in undergraduate, graduate, technical and vocational studies. The scholarship awards range from $500 to $4,000. A number of affiliates of the American Council of the Blind offer scholarships to students in their states. For further information, please contact the local chapter of the American Council of the Blind or the ACB National Office. American Council of the Blind (ACB) 1155 15th Street NW, Suite 720 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (800) 424-8666 The American Foundation for the Blind offers the following scholarships to students who are legally blind or have a visual acuity of 20/200 in the better eye with best correction or a visual field of no greater than 20 degrees: * Delta Gamma Foundation Memorial Scholarship The Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship offers one $1,000 scholarship to undergraduate juniors, seniors or graduate students who are legally blind, of good character, have exhibited academic excellence and are studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are visually impaired or blind. * The Ferdinand Torres AFB Scholarship The Ferdinand Torres AFB Scholarship provides a grant of $1,000 to a full-time post-secondary student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. To be eligible, the applicant must reside in the United States but not be a citizen of the United States. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants to the United States. * The Frederick A. Downes Scholarship The Frederick A. Downes Scholarship offers two $2,500 scholarships to persons who are 22 years of age or younger, legally blind and enrolled in a course of study leading to credentials in a profession or vocation. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen. * The Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship The Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship will provide one $1,000 scholarship to a woman who is legally blind and studying religious or classical music at the college level. To be eligible applicant must be a United States citizen. * The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship provides a grant of $500 to a full-time graduate student who is legally blind and who presents evidence of economic need. To be eligible, the applicant must be a United States citizen. * The R.L. Gillette Scholarship The R.L. Gillette Scholarship offers two $1,000 scholarships to women US citizens who are legally blind and enrolled in four-year undergraduate degree programs in literature or music. * The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship This is a one time award of $2,500 to graduate and undergraduate students who are legally blind and studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are visually impaired or blind. Another grant of $2,500 is available to applicants who also demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, the applicant must be a US citizen studying in the US. * The Telesensory Scholarship This scholarship provides a $1,000 grant to a full-time undergraduate student who is legally blind and does not meet criteria for other AFB scholarships. Must be a US Citizen. Chairscholars Foundation, Inc. offers scholarships to high-school seniors who use wheelchairs and need financial assistance. Chairscholars Foundation, Inc. Silver Dollar Ranch #38 c/o Keim 17000 Patterson Road Odessa, FL 33556 Christian Record Services provides scholarships of $500 each to students who are legally blind and/or deaf. Applicants must be planning an undergraduate program that will enable independence and self-support. Christian Record Services, Inc. 4444 South 52nd Street / PO Box 6097 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: (402) 488-0981 Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships (CASS) offers scholarships to economically disadvantaged deaf youth ages 17-25 with strong leadership potential and an interest in computer science/business applications. Must be from Barbados, St. Kitts/Nevis, Grenada, St. Vincent, Antigua/Barbuda, St. Lucia, Dominica or Jamaica. Contact: Mr. Harcourt Gilmore Rocheford CASS E. Caribbean Reg. Coordinator c/o Commonwealth Liaison Unit 310 The Garrison St. Michael, Barbados Phone: (809) 436-8754 The Foundation for Exceptional Children was formed to advance the education of disabled and gifted children. The Foundation for Exceptional Children offers the Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship Awards to be applied toward full-time, post-secondary education or training. Post secondary education or training includes two-year and four-year undergraduate college programs or vocational, technical or fine arts training programs. Foundation for Exceptional Children Scholarship Awards 1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 Phone: (703) 620-1054 The Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. has a science student grant fund available to fourth-year undergraduate students (accepted to graduate/professional school) and graduate students who have some physical disability. Awards of $1,000 each will be made to college or university students for special purposes in connection with a science project or thesis in any field of mathematics, science, medicine, engineering or computer science. Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. 115 South Brainard Ave. La Grange, IL 60525 Phone: (708) 352-1091 The Geoffrey Foundation was established in 1989 to eliminate cost as a barrier for families who choose the Auditory-Verbal approach to education for their children with a hearing impairment. Projects promoting awareness of the AuditoryVerbal approach have also been awarded support grants of up to $5,000. Geoffrey Foundation PO Box 1112 Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Phone: (207) 967-5798 The Graduate Fellowship Fund (GFF) offers financial support to deaf people who are studying for their doctoral degrees. Grants are awarded annually. Applicants must be deaf or hard of hearing and must be accepted for doctoral study at an accredited college or university. Graduate Fellowship Fund Gallaudet University Alumni Association 800 Florida Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002-3695 Phone: (202) 651-5060 Lighthouse, Inc. offers awards for merit to undergraduate and graduate students with impaired vision. An applicant must provide documentation of legal blindness (registration with a state commission for the blind and a recent medical report from an ophthalmologist), be a US citizen, and live in and attend school in the Northeast (New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) and New England states. Candidates are judged on the basis of academic and other accomplishments. It is not necessary to demonstrate financial need. Graduate and undergraduate students of all ages are invited to apply. Lighthouse, Inc. 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 821-9200 Mobility International USA (MIUSA) sponsors the Mike Sygall scholarship which is awarded to indiviuals participating in MIUSA-sponsored programs. Mobility International also provides partial scholarships to individuals participating in MIUSA international exchange and leadership programs. Contact the MIUSA exchange coordinator for more information. Mobility International USA (MIUSA) PO Box 10767 Eugene, OR 97440 Phone: (541) 343-1284 Fax: (541) 343-6812 The National Association of the Deaf sponsors the William C. Stokoe Scholarship, an annual award of $1,000 to a deaf graduate student. The winner of the Stokoe Scholarship must create and complete a research or development project within a year that relates to sign language or the Deaf community. National Association of the Deaf 814 Thager Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910-1791 Phone (301) 587-1791 or (301) 587-1789 Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) is a national nonprofit organization that serves people who cannot read standard print because of visual, perceptual or other physical disabilities with on-loan recorded books at all academic levels. RFB&D's mission is to promote educational and professional success by converting printed materials into accessible forms and providing related products and services. RFB&D offers Learning Through Listening Awards, including Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards and Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards. Contact RFB&D for more information. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic 20 Roszel Road Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: (609) 452-0606 ext. 8044 Scholarship Trust for Deaf and Near Deaf. In 1975 the Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA) established a scholarship trust for the deaf and near deaf. The intent and purposes of the trust are the giving of financial aid or assistance to US Residents who are deaf and hearing impaired who may benefit from medical, mechanical or specialized treatment or special education. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need. Scholarship Trust for Deaf and Near Deaf 3755 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: (314) 371-0533 In 1979 the Rask Family Memorial Fund began providing general charitable donations and funding student scholarships for higher education. In 1992, 26 grants were issued which ranged from $500 to $1,800. Rask Family Memorial Fund c/o West One Bank PO Box 2882 Portland, OR 97208 Phone: (503) 248-6644 Quota International Inc., serves persons with hearing and/or speech impairments through the Quota Foundation. Their Fellowship Fund provides financial assistance to hearing impaired students and those who plan a career in the hearing and/or speech disabilities service areas. Scholarships, generally from $1,000 to $5,000, support study in the US by foreign students as well as US citizens. Quota International Foundation 1420 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 331-9694 Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Centers and Special Services Program. To locate a program near you, contact: Division of Student Service 1250 Maryland Avenue SW Portals Building, Suite 600 Washington DC 20202-5249 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The ASTA Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit subsidiary of the American Society of Travel Agents, Inc. (ASTA). There are 40 scholarship awards available each year to the industry's most promising student leaders in a Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, community college or travel school program, and to travel professionals seeking to further their education. ASTA Scholarship Foundation 1101 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 739-2782 The Council on International Educational Exchange (Council) provides scholarships through their International Student ID Card (Bowman Scholars) Fund for students participating in educational programs in developing countries. Council also offers special scholarships for minorities, individuals interested in professional development, and those interested in studying in Russia or China. Council on International Educational Exchange (Council) 205 E. 42nd Street New York, NY 10017-5706 Phone: 1-888-COUNCIL The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) sponsors scholarships to promote international understanding through study abroad. Candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduates with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. One hundred semester scholarships of $1000 are offered, as well as ten $500 scholarships for summer study. AIFS also offers minority scholarships and grants. American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) 102 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 869-9090 Fax: (203) 869-9615 Youth for Understanding International Exchange (YFU) administers scholarship programs funded by the governments of the United States, Finland, Germany and Japan. There are no language requirements for these scholarships. Youth for Understanding International Exchange International Center 3501 Newark Street NW Washington, DC 20016-3199 Phone: 1-800-424-3691 Ext. 380 GRANTS The Global Fund for Women (GFW) sponsors projects by women which focus on female human rights. GFW offers grants of $5000-$10,000 to groups which demonstrate a clear committment to womens equality. Global Fund for Women 2480 Sand Hill Road, Suite 100 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: (415) 854-0420 Fax: (415) 854-8050 NAFSA: Association of International Educators administers grants of up to $10,000 to US institutions sponsoring students from Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. NAFSA also administers grants for non-tuition expenses. NAFSA: Association of International Educators 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000 Washington DC 2009-5728 Phone: (202) 462-4811 Fax: (202) 667-3419 The Rockefeller Brothers Fund provides grants to non-profit organizations contributing to the well-being of all people through support of efforts in the United States and abroad that contribute ideas, develop leaders and encourage institutions in the transition to global interdependance. As a general rule, the Fund does not make grants to individuals or support research, graduate study or the writing of books and dissertations. The Rockefeller Brothers Fund 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104-0233 Phone: (212) 373-4200 Fax: (212) 315-0996 FINANCIAL AID PUBLICATIONS Directory of Financial Aid for Minorities, contains over 2100 fellowships, scholarships, loans, grants, awards and internships set aside for African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans and Asian Americans. Contact: Reference Service Press 1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9 San Carlos, CA 94070 Cost: $47.50 + $4 s&h Directory of Financial Aid for Women includes 1750 fellowships, scholarships, loans, grants, awards and internships for women. Contact: Reference Service Press 1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9 San Carlos, CA 94070 Cost: $45 + $4 s&h Fellowships, Scholarships and Related Opportunities in International Education provides access to over 6000 government, corporate and professional organizations as well as private funding sources which support research in academic, scientific and technology-related subjects. Contact: University of Tennessee Center for International Education 201 Aconda Court Knoxville, TN 37996-0620 Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities is published by the HEATH Resource Center. For a copy of this resource paper or for further information, contact: HEATH Resource Center One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036-1193 Phone: (202) 939-9320 or 1-800-544-3284 (both voice/TDD) Foundation Grants for Individuals is published by the Foundation Center. Their headquarters in Washington, DC and New York work with cooperating collections in nearly 100 cities across the country to provide names of private foundations which donate money for particular activities or causes. Call 1-800-424-9836 for more information. The Grants Register lists of all educational graduate level grants from the US and British commonwealth countries. Contact: St. Martins Press 175 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010 Phone: 1-800-221-7945 Cost: $89.95 + $7.95 s&h A Guide to Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants. A Selected Bibliography lists publications that describe sources of financial assistance available both to US citizens who plan to study abroad and to foreign nationals who plan to study in the US. Copies can be obtained from: The Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 883-8200 A Selected list of Fellowship and other Support Opportunities for Advanced Education for US Citizens and Foreign Nationals lists funding sources for a number of different types of study. These include Undergraduate, Graduate, Dissertation, Postdoctoral, Other Levels and Other Fields. Support is available for US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Ethnic Minorities and Women. Copies of this booklet are available from: The Publications Office National Science Foundation 4210 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22230 Note: Many of these publications are available in the United States in college, university or major public libraries. In other countries, they may be consulted in libraries of the US Information Service, at US consulates or US embassies. More information on the Web about financial aid and international opportunities Several Websites offer additional information and resources related to fund raising, financial aid, grants and scholarships for international opportunities. Check out Financial Aid for Foreign Nationals Studying in the United States on NAFSA's website. ---------- End of Document