Top 21 Scholarships for Bilingual Students in February 2026

The Aga Khan International Scholarship Program is an amazing opportunity for incoming postgraduate students from select Middle Eastern, Asian, and African nations who plan on pursuing postgraduate studies in the United States. The program annually awards scholarships of varying amounts to multiple outstanding applicants. For the 2024-2025 academic year, interested students must be from one of the following countries to qualify: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

Are you a college junior or senior interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the OAS Academic Scholarships Program (Undergraduate)! The scholarship is open to students from the U.S. and any other OAS Member States in the last two years of their studies leading to a bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have the desire to study in another OAS Member State (excluding their home country) and return to and remain in their home country for at least two years following the completion of their studies abroad. The Organization of American States (OAS), the premier regional forum for political discussion, is proud to offer this and other scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. Every year, they select multiple recipients to earn up to $10,000 for tuition and mandatory fees, health insurance, monthly allowance, roundtrip airfare, and school books. If you are a college upperclassman looking for a study abroad opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an international student interested in studying and conducting research in the United States? If so, consider applying for the Foreign Fulbright Student Program! The program is open to young students, artists, and professionals from outside the U.S. looking to pursue their graduate degrees or conduct research at a university in the U.S. To find out if your country offers the program, check out this list of nations with FTLA programs. The program is jointly offered by the U.S. Department of State and Fulbright, an international educational exchange program that hopes to serve as a "catalyst for peace and an interconnected world". It offers international graduate students, young professionals, and artists opportunities to study, conduct research, or teach their native language in the U.S. through merit-based grants. If you are interested in studying, conducting research, or teaching in the U.S., we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a student in France interested in studying abroad in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Georges Lurcy Fellowships! These scholarships are open to French students wanting to study abroad at American universities for a year. The Georges Lurcy Charitable and Educational Trust have funded and awarded the scholarship since 2001 in an effort to promote teamwork between America and France and support the global education of students in both countries. The goal for students is to receive an education in the field of their choice (and how it pertains to the United States) and to experience life on an American campus. Each year, scholarships worth approximately $20,000 are awarded to six (6) lucky applicants to help pay for tuition, room and board, books, and the round-trip ticket between France and the United States. If you are a French student looking for a study abroad opportunity in the U.S., we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a native-born citizen and resident of a country in the "Western and American Hemisphere" and have resided in the Western Hemisphere for at least five years? Further, do you wish to pursue higher education in the state of Texas and intend to return to your home country to live after completing a program of study in Texas? If so, the Good Neighbor Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarships to Western and American Hemisphere (non-American or Cuban citizens/residents) wanting to pursue higher education in Texas. Bear in mind that individuals who apply for Permanent Resident status or who have dual citizenship are not eligible. As each institution has unique application requirements and deadline(s), we recommend contacting your institution (in Texas) for more information. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the Boren Awards! The Boren Awards are open to postsecondary U.S. students interested in studying abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. While the Boren Scholarships are open to undergraduate students, the Boren Fellowships are open to graduate students. The Awards are named after David L. Boren, who felt that “the U.S. would work more and more through partnerships with other countries whose needs and perspectives needed to be more fully understood.” Today, the scholarship awards up to $25,000 to Boren Scholars and up to $30,000 to Boren Fellows. Depending on the program duration, focus on language in the preferred country, and field of study of the applicant, the funds and requirements will vary. Thus, we recommend checking out the website for more detailed information. If you are a postsecondary student passionate about studying in world regions critical to U.S. interests, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the deadlines slightly differ for undergraduate and graduate students. Thus, we recommend checking the deadline before starting your application.Show Less

Are you a Spanish or Portuguese student wanting to pursue a master's, doctorate, or other postgraduate degree abroad? If so, consider applying for the La Caixa Foundation Postgraduate Fellowships! The fellowships are open to students of Spanish or Portuguese nationality who wish to pursue graduate or postgraduate study in North America, Europe, or the Asia-Pacific region. They are funded by the La Caixa Foundation, a not-for-profit banking foundation based in Catalonia. They aim to “build a better and fairer society, providing more opportunities to those who most need them.” Thus, the La Caixa Foundation grants 100 scholarships every year, believing that supporting motivated students is a key to developing society. The scholarships covers university tuition fees, monthly allowance, travel expenses, health insurance, and more. If you are a student of Spanish or Portuguese nationality looking to fund your graduate degree program abroad, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Don Riebhoff Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for post-secondary students with an Active Technician Class license (one of three US Amateur Radio licenses) or higher. This scholarship is intended for those who are passionate about international studies and promoting Amateur Radio. Applicants must also demonstrate academic merit and financial need to be considered.  While preference will be given to (a) baccalaureate or higher degree candidates and (b) ARRL members, neither is a requirement to apply. Each year, one (1) applicant will be granted $1,000 to help fund their post-secondary education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, don't miss out on this amazing chance to further your education and pursue your interests!Show Less

The KHREF Essay Contest is an amazing opportunity for high school students, from any country in the world, who have a passion for writing and international studies/relations. Each year, the contest awards impressive prizes of $4000, $2000, and $1000 to the high school applicants who submit the best essays answering the international studies/conflict-related prompt. Bear in mind that essays must be written in English, be a maximum of 2,500 words, and students' arguments must be supported by scholarly research. If you're a high school student with an interest in international studies and conflict, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright-Uppsala University Distinguished Scholar Award in American Studies" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in American Studies at Swedish universities. The selected Scholar will be required to teach one introductory course for undergraduates, as well as a more specialized course for senior or graduate students (or both) in the grantee's area of expertise at the Swedish Institute for North American Studies (SINAS), Department of English at Uppsala University. The scholars will also give an inaugural lecture during the year, and will be encouraged to give lectures at other Swedish universities and outside Sweden. As for research, the scholar can participate in collaborative research with the department faculty or conduct their own project. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to teach in Sweden, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Stokes Scholarship Programs are funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Every year, their Stokes Scholarship Program awards up to $25,000 to multiple postsecondary students who (1) can commit to working at the CIA for a period of 1.5 years for each year they receive the scholarship and (2) are willing to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in the WMA until graduation and onboard as an officer. Chosen Stokes scholars should also maintain a competitive GPA (>3.0) for the entirety of the time they receive the scholarship. If you're an undergraduate or graduate student wanting to work at the Central Intelligence Agency, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a doctoral student or Ph.D. recipient from a North American university looking to conduct doctoral or post-doctoral musicological research in France? If so, the M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the fund awards between $500 and $5,000 to one or more such doctoral students or Ph.D. recipients wanting to conduct doctoral or post-doctoral musicological research in France. If applicants are seeking to conduct research for their dissertation, they must have completed all other requirements for the Ph.D. If they wish to conduct post-doctoral research, they should have completed their Ph.D. within the past five years. Preference will be given to applicants whose home institutions do not offer financial support for musicological research. If you're a doctoral student or Ph.D. holder looking to conduct musicological research in France, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a doctoral student or Ph.D. recipient from a North American university looking to conduct doctoral or post-doctoral musicological research in Austria? If so, the Virginia and George Bozarth Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the fund awards between $500 and $5,000 to one or more such doctoral students or Ph.D. recipients wanting to conduct doctoral or post-doctoral musicological research in Austria. If applicants are seeking to conduct research for their dissertation, they must have completed all other requirements for the Ph.D. If they wish to conduct post-doctoral research, they should have completed their Ph.D. within the past five years. Preference will be given to applicants whose home institutions do not offer financial support for musicological research. If you’re a doctoral student or Ph.D. holder looking to conduct musicological research in Austria, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia are designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Applicants must apply to their chosen study abroad program through the U.S. home campus and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at their home institution in the U.S. upon returning from studying abroad. Applicants must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad-based program in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. If you're a U.S. undergraduate planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less