The U.S. Department of Education, Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, provides scholarships for undergraduates with an interest in teaching who wish to participate in this program. To apply, complete the American Councils financial aid form and a CSS profile, as explained in the RLASP application. Be sure to indicate an interest in teaching on your program application; it is also helpful to discuss your plans for teaching in your statement of purpose.
The U.S. Department of State, Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), provides partial fellowships for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who wish to participate in this program and demonstrate plans to conduct advanced research or pursue careers that will enable U.S. decision makers to better understand the region. To apply, complete the American Councils financial aid form and a CSS profile, as explained in the RLASP application.
American Councils provides limited merit scholarships to outstanding students on this program. All financial aid applicants are considered for merit scholarships.
The National Security Education Program has funded many RLASP participants in the past. For more information, visit the websites http://nsep.aed.org/ (graduate students) and http://www.iie.org/nsep (undergraduate students).
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship may be applicable to this program. The online application is now available at the Gilman Program website: http://www.iie.org/gilman/.
Many colleges and universities also provide financial aid for participation in American Councils programs.