CWS Library Articles

Resources on work, study, travel and living abroad.
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Shirley A. Kregar and Jorge Nallim, University of Pittsburg Center for Latin American Studies, 2000. Written for Latin American Studies majors, the authors present information on graduate programs, financial aid, job opportunities in international banking, with government agencies and international organizations, and in social science and political research. Online at: www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/publications/after_LAS.pdf

Adler Pollock & Sheehan (AP&S) announces the establishment of this new scholarship as a part of the firm’s ongoing effort to increase diversity in the law profession. One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded annually in June to a minority student entering his or her first year of law school in the fall of that year. A recipient of the Scholarship who shows strong academic achievement during his or her first year of law school will be considered for employment as a summer associate at AP&S. The possibility of a job offer upon graduation will be considered after the completion of the summer internship at one of the firm’s offices in Providence, Rhode Island or Boston, Massachusetts.
http://www.apslaw.com

International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search
(IEFA), a resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad. A comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.
http://www.iefa.org

The International Scholarship Search is the premier financial aid, college scholarship and international scholarship resource for students wishing to study abroad. A comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad.
http://www.internationalscholarships.com

Community of Sciences Database, a search engine that allows you to choose the student’s home country, more geared for graduate school.
http://fundingopps.cos.com/

Institute of International Education (IIE) Funding for US Study Online is an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Funding for US Study includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas.
http://www.fundingusstudy.org/wbs/cont_edit.asp

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund: Education grants for women from developing countries
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American Association of University Women:
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

PEO International Peace Fellowship:
http://www.peointernational.org/about/