Available Funding Sources
A non-exhaustive list of available funding sources and opportunities at UW and at large.
The Financial Aid Office at UW hosts a convenient online tool, WyoScholarships, for finding institutional scholarships. Sign in to see what is available. Keep in
mind funding opportunities are updated each semester, so check back frequently.
You are encouraged to also speak with your academic advisor or department staff about
scholarships specific to your major and area of interest. In addition to department
scholarships, your advisor may be able to recommend financial support from entities
related to your field of study, such as alumni or businesses.
There are a number of outside scholarships available for international students. Because they are often hard to find, not everyone applies even when there is money still available. ISS recommends that you apply for as many as possible.
Scholarship Resources:
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards
- The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
- American Association of University Women - International Fellowships
- International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
- College Board
- Free online financial aid source for scholarships, grants, and loans for all college-bound students, including permanent residents and international students wishing to study in the United States.
- FastWeb
- Free online scholarship search service.
- Gates Millennium Foundation
- International Education Financial Aid
- Free online scholarship search service designed for international students.
- International Scholarships
- Free online scholarship database for international students wishing to study worldwide.
- Mobility International USA
- Free online scholarship resource for non–US citizens with disabilities.
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Free online searchable database for scholarships to international students
The Organization of American States (OAS), an international organization based in Washington, DC, offers, through the Rowe Fund program, interest-free loans to competent students from Latin American and Caribbean countries to help them finance their graduate, postgraduate, and final two years of undergraduate studies at accredited universities within the United States.
For more information and to download the forms, visit the OAS Rowe Fund website or e-mail the Rowe Fund Program at rowefund@oas.org.
The Rowe Fund is also currently offering $2,000 scholarships upon the approval of
an interest-free loan to Latin American and Caribbean citizens holding F and J visas.
A thorough list of available scholarships and loans for Latin American and Caribbean
students can be found by reviewing the OAS Financial Aid Guide.
The Karma Fund was started up by UW students just over a decade ago after one of their fellow international students was hit by a car and suffered incredible injuries. The fund helps to offset some of the medical bills for international students who have had medical emergencies so that they can remain in school.
Request Assistance from the Karma Emergency Fund
Submit a letter detailing your need to uwglobal@uwyo.edu.
Donate to the Karma Emergency Fund
Donate through PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account) by scanning the QR code below, drop off cash or check at any UniWyo Credit Union location (note: Karma Fund), or you can do a member-to-member transfer online if you are a member of UniWyo Credit Union. If you are inclined, you can share this QR code to encourage others to donate.
Thank you, in advance, for your generous gift!
Disclaimer: All documents, information, and advice provided by ISS staff is given based on details provided to ISS and can vary depending on specific circumstances and laws in effect at the time it is given. Advice or information given to one person should not be considered accurate for others. ISS staff is not responsible for errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
