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Other Sources of Funding

Listed below are some websites that may be of assistance in your search for funding. Some sites are specific to certain foundations. Others contain useful general advice and many include search engines to identify sources of aid for which you may qualify. This list is not intended to be all inclusive. Browse around and you're sure to find even more sources. Good luck!

SPIN Search

SPIN, or Sponsored Programs Information Network, is a searchable online database maintained by the University of Michigan's Division of Research Development and Administration.

View SPIN Search

University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women

For information on approximately 30 merit scholarships for returning students that are awarded by CEW annually to students in any field who care about and support the success of women and who will be undergraduate, graduate, or professional school students at any of the University of Michigan campuses.

View University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women

University of Michigan International Institute

The International Institute's Guide to Resources in Support of International and Area Studies describes grants, programs, and other opportunities offered and coordinated by the International Institute and its centers and programs.

View University of Michigan International Institute

Rackham Student Government

Some funding opportunities for Rackham students, organizations, events and initiatives on campus.

View Rackham Student Government

Institute for the Humanities

Offers fellowships for U-M graduate students who show interest in interdisciplinary research and have attained candidacy at the time of application.

View Institute for the Humanities

Fast Web

"The Internet's largest free scholarship search."

View Fast Web

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian College Fund raises scholarship, endowment and operating funds for the 30 tribally-controlled colleges.

View American Indian College Fund

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

UNCF, a fundraising consortium administering over 400 scholarships programs for African Americans, provides technical assistance for HBCUs, and conducts research and data collection on African American education.

View United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the largest Hispanic scholarship-granting organization in the nation. It provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanic students in higher education throughout the US and Puerto Rico.

View Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

The Financial Aid Information Page

A comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid, sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)

View The Financial Aid Information Page

College Scholarships and Financial Aid Page

Free Scholarships Searches and additional links.

View College Scholarships and Financial Aid Page

Yahoo's Search Engine for Financial Aid for Education

Database of financial aid and scholarships for education.

View Yahoo's Search Engine for Financial Aid for Education

Association of International Educators

AIE promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. Their website contains useful information for U.S. students interested in study abroad and a wealth of practical advice and financial aid information for foreign nationals studying in the U.S.

View Association of International Educators

Council of Graduate Schools

Additional links of interest to graduate students.

View Council of Graduate Schools

College Board Online

Contains a wealth of information on financial aid services and a scholarship search function to help identify scholarships, loans, internships and other financial aid programs that match your education level, talents, and background.

View College Board Online

Department of Education

Includes information on the need-based grants, loans, and work-study funds available through federal student aid and the online version of DOE's Student Guide to Financial Aid.

View Department of Education

National Science Foundation

See NSF's section on grants and proposal preparation and award information.

View National Science Foundation

National Research Council

Information on the the predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowship programs administered by the fellowship office of the National Research Council, including Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities.

View National Research Council