External Scholarship

Eligible fields of study for the Muskie Program are: business administration, economics,
education, environmental management, international affairs, journalism and mass
communication, law, library and information science, public administration, public health, and
public policy.
Deadline: Fall
Website: http://www.irex.org/application/edmund-s-muskie-graduate-fellowship-programapplication
Houtan Scholarship Foundation
Description: At the present time, the Houtan Foundation offers the award of $2,500 per semester
which will be given toward a graduate school education for the selected applicant. The award
will be offered each fall and spring semester. In an attempt to spread the word of the abundant
Iranian culture, the Houtan Foundation offers scholarship to students from all origins, Iranian
and non-Iranian, who have high academic performance and proven interest in promoting Iran's
great culture, heritage, language and civilization. The candidates for the award must demonstrate
leadership ability and the desire to make a difference in the society, where they reside.
Deadline: June 1
Website: http://www.houtan.org
Fulbright Program
Description: The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by
then Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Currently,
the Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide. In the 50 countries with a
Fulbright Commission, must meet citizenship requirements as defined by the binational
agreement. In countries where the program is administered by the U.S. Embassy, must be a
citizen, national, or permanent resident of a country participating in the Fulbright Program.
Cannot be a person holding citizenship in a partner country and U.S. citizenship/permanent
residency. Must have completed undergraduate education and hold a degree equivalent to a
bachelor's degree. Contact the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission listed on the individual
country pages for specific eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Varies
Website: http://fulbright.state.gov/