IEFA Blog

It’s January, and international students are ringing in the New Year in the United States and in their home countries all over the world. As you look forward to what 2013 will offer, keep in mind that a New Year usually means a new semester starting up, too! And with that, it’s definitely time to…

UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship Deadline: February 28 If you are interested in the welfare of animals and wish to pursue studies or research relating to the improvement the animal welfare, the UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarship is an award that you might be interested in. This award is accepting applications until February 28th and will…

The amount of students who study abroad – defined as U.S. students embarking on a short-term course of study in another country – is increasing every year. And while your financial aid package through your home school will typically be continued even during this short time away, the added expenses of the international experience can…

Ramapo College of New Jersey Presidential Scholarship Deadline: January 12 New freshmen international students at the Ramapo College of New Jersey have the opportunity to receive an $18,000 scholarship to be used toward tuition at Ramapo College. Eligible students who maintain the required number of school credits and grade point average are able to receive…

International students studying in the United States may find themselves needing money from home for a variety of reasons. Students could need the funds to help with some sort of unexpected emergency, or wiring money from home could just be a regularly scheduled part of their family’s contribution to their education. Either way, there are…

The New School Competition Deadline: January 27 Students from around the world starting their undergraduate program at the New School this January have the chance to obtain one of four partial scholarships or one of four full scholarships. Those who would like to obtain this award will need to apply online for general New School…

Whether or not you celebrate any of the many religious holidays found at the end of the year, being at school and not home with your family during this time can get a little lonely. Unfortunately, given the added complications of travel for many international students, this is often the case at this time of…