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NSEP publishes a list of current "countries of emphasis" for students interested in Boren Scholarships and Fellowships.

United States Network for Education Information’s Foreign Country Database
is a searchable database of educational resources outside of the United States, organized by region and country.

The World Factbook
is updated each year by the CIA, and contains information about the countries of the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

U.S. State Dept. Background Notes
provide another country by country source of information about the world.

Africa

AfricaNews
is a monthly online journal with news and views on Africa from Africa.

African Language Program Inventory
is a web-based overview of African language programs and course offerings in the United States and abroad produced by the National African Languages Resource Center (NALRC).

National Consortium for Study in Africa (NCSA)
at Michigan State University, promotes study abroad programs in Africa and seeks to improve the quality of these programs. This site lists programs for study in Africa available to U.S. students.

African Studies Internet Resources
posted by Columbia University.

Grants and Fellowships in African Studies
compiled by Stanford University Libraries cover locations in Africa south of the Sahara.

Asia and the Pacific

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS)
site includes a comprehensive list of study abroad programs in Asia as well as listings of grants and fellowships available for those studying in or about Asia.

JIN Plaza*
The Japanese Information Network is designed as a center for exchange. You can submit Japan-related information to the "JIN Bulletin Board," or find websites and JIN pages selected according to a monthly theme.

Freeman Asia Awards for Study in Asia
A recent survey found that only about 5% of study abroad students went to East and Southeast Asia, with the majority going to Japan or China. Yet, there are over a hundred programs to choose from in East and Southeast Asia. The Freeman Awards for study In asia (Freeman-ASIA) are intended to help fill this gap.

Asia Media*
is a daily online news publication of the Asia Pacific Media Network.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program*
aims to enhance foreign language education in Japan and to “promote international exchange at the local level through fostering ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth.”

Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission*
The Commission is an independent federal agency dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Japan through the issuing of grant programs.

Study in Japan: Comprehensive Guide
Website sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign students interested in studying Japan. The site covers all aspects of study abroad experience in Japan.

Eastern and Central Europe

Russian and East European Studies Consortium
at Arizona State University "administers research, training, and outreach programs involving the lands and people of Eastern Europe and Eurasia." It also offers language training in Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian, and Tatar and offers in-country summer language study. The Consortium will accept applicants from any college or university and assist students in finding funding.Ý

Grint Centre for Education and Culture*
is a popular study abroad agency in Russia.

Russian and East European Internet Resources
are posted at the Center for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) at the University of Michigan.

Latin America and Caribbean

Directory of study abroad programs
in Latin America from Planeta.com includes study abroad and volunteer programs in Latin America and Spain, and first person accounts of language school experiences.

The Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)) is affiliated with the Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) at the University of Texas at Austin. LANIC's mission is to facilitate access to Internet-based communication to, from, or about Latin America.

Publications from and about Latin America
are posted at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) libraries.

Near and Middle East

Near East Internet Resources
Near Eastern, Islamic and Arabic Studies resources collected by the Yale University Library range from Arabic character software to news to womenís issues.

Middle East Studies Association
of North America (MESA) is located at the University of Arizona. MESA provides an online directory of all graduate and undergraduate programs and courses in Middle Eastern studies.

Center for Arabic Study Abroad
(CASA) represents a consortium of twenty-one American colleges and universities. It offers intensive advanced Arabic language training at the American University in Cairo, Egypt (A.U.C.) for Egyptian and American college-level students, graduate students, and professors specializing in various areas of Middle Eastern studies.

ABZU
is a guide to resources for the study of the ancient Near East available on the Internet. A project and publication of the Research Archives of the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.

Cultural Differences

Cross Cultural Adjustment
from Carnegie Mellon University's Study Abroad Handbook, is a comprehensive look at preparation for learning overseas, issues to consider when you're there, and adjustments you'll need to make upon returning.

Culture Matters
is a cross-cultural training workbook developed by the Peace Corps to help new volunteers acquire the knowledge and skills to work successfully and respectfully in other cultures.

Fields of Study

Agriculture/Environment

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
is a nonprofit consortium that includes 64 universities and research institutions from the United States, Latin America and Australia. OTS conducts graduate and undergraduate education, facilitates research, participates in tropical forest conservation, maintains three biological stations in Costa Rica, and conducts environmental education programs.

Biodiversity Support Program (BSP)
supports projects that combine conservation with social and economic development, research and analysis of conservation approaches, and information exchange and outreach.

Institute of International Agriculture
at Michigan State University promotes the international collaborative programs and scholarly work of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Collaborative Research Support Programs (CRSPs)
"These agricultural research and agribusiness support programs benefit both the United States and developing/transitional countries with which the United States collaborates."

International Policy Council on Agriculture, Food and Trade (IPC)
develops and advocates policies that support an efficient and open global food and agricultural system.

Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture
“focuses on socioeconomic issues of food and agriculture in low-income and transition countries”

Economics/Business/International Relations

The Consortium of Universities for International Business Studies (CIMBA)
is a not-for-profit organization committed to international business education, with European MBA campuses in Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia.

AACSB International
Organized in 1916, AACSB International is “the premier accrediting agency for bachelorís, masterís and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.”

Directories of Research Institutes in International Affairs
can be found through the WWW Virtual Library

Links to International Organizations
compiled by the Institute of International Relations at the Univerisity of British Columbia include media, NGOs, government and international organizations, and research institutions.

GlobalEdge
at Michigan State University is a business knowledge web portal which connects international business professionals worldwide to information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.

Institute for International Economics
is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution which provides “timely, objective analysis and concrete solutions to key international economic problems.”

The International Economics Network
includes many economics links to academic and international organizations, and economics think-tanks.

Southern Illinois University Program in Foreign Language and International Trade ( SUIC)*
is for students whose interests include both language and commercial studies and who would like to work in the international business community. SUIC offers study abroad programs in countries including Costa Rica, Russia, and Japan.

Engineering

Global Engineering Education Exchange
Global E3 is a program administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) which provides the opportunity for students at participating school to study engineering overseas.Ý

National Science Foundation
provides many types of grants which support study and research outside the US for engineers and other scientists. See, for example, information about the East Asia Pacific program.

Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
Within this site, you'll find these articles specific to engineering:

• "Science and Engineering Education in Europe" by Gertrud Humily.
• "Science and Engineering Education Abroad: An Overview" by Urbain J. DeWinter

Law

Legal Study Abroad Headquarters
is a feature of the Internet Legal Resource Guide. It includes a comprehensive collection of legal study abroad materials along with information on American Bar Association-approved international study.

Study Abroad Summer Law Programs
at StudyAbroad.com. lists schools that offer summer law courses, with links to their websites.

International Law Student Point
is a guide to websites related to international law compiled by the University of Bologna, Italy.

American Bar Association Network
provides a basic overview of international opportunities for law students and ABA criteria for foreign study.

Jurist: The Legal Education Network
is hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and offers legal news and web links on many related topics — including world law, international legal study, and international law job placement.

Medicine

World Health Organization
includes a world directory of medical schools compiled by (but not endorsed by) the WHO.

Global Health Education Consortium (GHEC )
focuses on international health medical education in four program areas: curriculum, clinical training, career development, and international education policy.

The Global Medicine Network
seeks to provide the mechanism by which members can personally contribute to the improvement of health conditions in underserved areas of the world.

GlobalHealth.gov
addresses global health, and the link between domestic and international health issues.

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. This organization strongly supports medical study outside the US and serves as a clearinghouse for information on the subject. See "Global Health" section. Also see online article "Starting an International Health Curriculum at Your School."

Funding

Federal Trade Commission
Consumer alert on scholarship scams.

Tax Benefits for Higher Education (US Dept. of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service)
Find information on tax breaks available to you if youíre applying to college, already in school, or have already graduated and are paying back loans for your college education.

Undergraduates

Boren Scholarship

See also Grants Overview and the FAQs on this site, keyword "applying".

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
This program offers a competition for awards for study abroad, for students who are U.S. citizens and who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.

FastWeb.com *
lets students create a personalized profile that can be matched against databases of colleges and scholarships. A popular free online scholarship matching service, the database has more than 600,000 scholarships totaling over $1 billion.

FinAid.org
has a comprehensive, annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site. Itís a good first stop on the Web for students looking for ways to finance their education. The link above will take you directly to information about aid for study outside the US.

Freeman Asia Awards for Study in Asia
A recent survey found that only about 5% of study abroad students went to East and Southeast Asia, with the majority going to Japan or China. Yet, there are over a hundred programs to choose from in East and Southeast Asia. The Freeman Awards for Study In Asia (Freeman-ASIA) are intended to help fill this gap.

Rotary Foundation
Ambassadorial Scholarships will provide funding to students from any country with active Rotary clubs (only about 30 countries do not have active clubs). Open to both international and U.S. students who have completed at least two years of college education. Rotarians, their close relatives, and Rotary International employees are not eligible for these awards.

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program
is available only to seniors at 50 colleges and universities across the country.Ý If you happen to be at one of these institutions, the Watson Fellowship offers some unique opportunities. Students design their own program and can opt to study a regional issue or stay within one country.

Graduate Students

Boren Fellowship

See also Grants Overview and the FAQs on this site, keyword "applying".

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
posts information on fellowship and grant programs sponsored by the SSRC either independently or with other organizations. These programs provide predissertation and dissertation fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, and advanced research grants in both the social sciences and humanities. Some programs also provide support for natural scientists and non-academic professionals.

Harvard College "Guide to Grants"
Find out about this handy guide, which is not available on the web. "Significantly expanded and updated, this handbook describes over 275 national and regional grants and fellowships according to the types of experience they support. Written specifically for college students and recent graduates, the Guide to Grants includes an introduction on grantsmanship, which answers common questions about the application process, and a section each on grants for study in the U.S., study abroad, and work and practical experience (including public service)."

Cornell Graduate School Fellowship Notebook
includes many study abroad opportunities on its list of fellowships.

General Information

Abroad View Magazine
is a student and faculty publication for travel experiences and cultural perspectives. Learn about the adventures of others while you consider study abroad.

Best Bets for Internships Abroad
is compiled by the University of California, Irvine’s Center for International Education. Listed opportunities include positions for research, teaching, volunteering, and working abroad.

CDS International
serves almost 1,400 individuals annually from over 50 countries in Europe, Asia, and South America in a variety of work/study, internship, and study tour programs. The site focuses on Germany and also places interns in Singapore, Switzerland, Argentina, and Turkey.

Council on International Educational Exchange
a sponsor of study abroad programs. The site includes some good resource material. CIEE offers study abroad opportunities aimed at both graduate students and undergrads.

GoAbroad.com
Check out the Travel Guides for information on specific countries. The guides are constructed from contributions provided by professionals in the travel field, international educators, and other travelers. The site also includes a searchable database of scholarships, plus lots of detailed information on what you need to pack, bring, do and not do abroad, phone cards, health insurance, global currency converter, and embassy directories.

GradSchools.com
has a little bit of everything for graduate students, from programs to travel services. Try their international section and then search for a program in your subject area.

Institute for International Education (IIE)
administers over 250 programs on behalf of sponsors that include the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, foundations, corporations, government agencies, international organizations and development assistance agencies in the United States and abroad. IIEPassport is a searchable database of undergraduate study abroad programs. If there are no exact matches for your query, closest alternatives are displayed. Basic facts on Study Abroad is a "how to" pamphlet. Study abroad resources on the web lists hundreds of colleges, universities and other organizations that sponsor study abroad programs, sorted by organization type, location in or outside the U.S., and by discipline.

International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) *
produces and regulates the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), and supports local territory representatives promoting and distributing the card. This year over 3 million students will become ISIC holders. The card is now issued in over 90 countries and is recognized at many of the great historic and cultural institutions around the world

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
"promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. Our members share a belief that international educational exchange advances learning and scholarship, builds respect among different peoples and encourages constructive leadership in a global community."

National Registration Center for Study Abroad
a collection of certified programs abroad with detailed information about each. It provides ranking by participants of the programs listed and presents these "Top Choices" for university students, health professionals, etc.

Petersons.com
is based on the popular Petersonís Education Guides. There is a lot of information on just about every study abroad topic here.

StudyAbroad.com
includes an extensive and well-organized handbook covering many questions you'll have about overseas study.

Students.gov
is a gateway to the U.S. Government with the goal of delivering government information and services for students. This site is a cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the higher education community.

Travel and Living Abroad
The U.S. State Department provides all kinds of useful information, from how to obtain a passport to links to embassy and consulate websites.

Health and Safety

Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad
The U.S. State Department suggests that, before going abroad, you learn what medical services your health insurance will cover overseas. “If your health insurance policy provides coverage outside the United States, remember to carry both your insurance policy identity card as proof of such insurance and a claim form. Although many health insurance companies will pay ‘customary and reasonable’ hospital costs abroad, very few will pay for your medical evacuation back to the United States. Medical evacuation can easily cost $10,000 and up, depending on your location and medical condition.”

Safety Abroad Handbook
Courtesy of the University of Southern California’s Center for Global Education, the Handbook provides resources and preparation tips for students planning to go abroad.

Tips for Travelers
Security tips for travelers from the Transportation Safety Administration. Includes current airline/airport safety guidelines

Travelers' Health
This site from the Center for Disease Control at the National Center for Infectious Diseases contains information on destinations, diseases, vaccinations, safe food and water, and places that accommodate travelers with special needs.

Travel Warnings and Advisories
Up-to-date information from the U.S. State Department.

For Parents

College Parents of America (CPA)
is a national membership association dedicated to helping parents prepare for and put their children through college. Through its newsletter, "The College Parent Advisor," CPA provides its members information on savings strategies, financial aid, education tax credits and deductions, and other ways to help pay for college; offers advice during the application and selection process; and advises parents on the individual challenges they will encounter during their students' college years.

Federal Trade Commission
Consumer alert on scholarship scams.

Promoting Safety Abroad in Study Abroad
"A sober and realistic assessment by students and parents of safety risks associated with any region, and the study abroad programs that take place there, is... strongly advised." Start with this website from NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Tax Benefits for Higher Education
Renesselaer at Hartford provides information on tax breaks available to students and families paying for higher education.

Volunteer Opportunities

Peace Corps
The three goals of the Peace Corps are to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, to help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

idealist.org
"Action Without Borders" is the group's motto. Idealist.org provides opportunities to get involved in 153 countries. Try their database of jobs, volunteer opportunities, and internships.