Workshop Handout-Internship Funding - International Center

Preparing your funding application—the basics
Funding for
Internships & Research Abroad
2009-2010
This is an introduction to the information in this packet which is designed to help you successfully apply for funding for
co-curricular internships or research abroad. First, there’s more detailed advice for applying for funding—and for the
internship search itself— by two students who successfully applied for funding. Then there’s a listing of university offices
that offer funding for internships and research and other co-curricular education abroad where traditional financial aid
cannot be used.
Most funding sources require you to complete a specific application form and have guidelines about which materials to
include with the application. Even if there is not a formal application form, you will do best to submit most or all of the
following items:
Statement of Purpose: One of the most important parts of the internship application is your statement of
purpose. This is traditionally an essay (1-2 pages) explaining why you are interning abroad and why you require
funding. Additionally, the statement of purpose is meant to give insight into who you are. Parts of this statement
are applicable to both the initial internship application and funding applications. Useful items to address include a
specific explanation of why this internship will help you meet your future academic/career goals and how this fits
with your past experiences and future goals. It is also highly recommended that you address the needs of the
organization you are applying to and demonstrate your awareness of the organization's mission.
Budget: Include figures for travel, housing, and personal expenses (e.g. transportation to internship). In order to
submit a budget, most successful applicants research the currencies compared to the dollar and cost of living in
the country where he or she will be interning. The employer or internship provider may also be able to assist with
a cost estimate. Try to reduce costs for airfare, housing, and other items on your budget. Airfare- The student
travel agency STA Travel (in the Michigan Union) is a good resource for student travel rates. Housing- Negotiate
with the employer to see if housing can be provided as "payment in kind" or see if the employer can help locate
inexpensive housing.
Sample Budget for State Dept. Internship in Athens, Greece:
Travel: $1,200 (roundtrip airfare from Detroit to Athens, summer)
Room/ Board: $3,000 (10 weeks)
Personal Expenses: $600 (including cost of daily transportation to internship, etc)
TOTAL: $4,800
Letters of Recommendation: Letters from professors or GSIs attesting to the relevance of the internship to
your academic and personal goals strengthen your application.
Verification of your acceptance: This can be in the form of an acceptance letter from a program or
supervisor which includes information regarding location, dates, and nature of your internship.
Official or Unofficial transcript

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Tips and Resources for Finding an International Internship
By Sara Schmidt, Graduate Student Advisor, International Center
Things to Consider
What region of the world do you want to work in?
What population do you want to work with?
Do you have a specific project or research topic that you are set on doing, or are you open to different types of
projects that the organization may have available to you?
How long do you have available for your internship?
Does your program require specific activities or objectives be carried out, or do you have complete flexibility?
What languages are required to work in the area you are interested in? What languages are most useful?
Tips for Finding an Internship
Check with professors in your program who work internationally. Even if they don’t do the exact type of work
you are thinking of doing, they can often direct you to someone who does.
Talk to the office of student services in your department to see if there are any previous students who worked in
the area/field you are interested in, and see if you can contact them for more information.
Check out formal internship programs, even if you don’t initially think you are eligible. There are many here at
U of M as well as national options, and many of these programs help with funding. Also, look at departments at
other universities, which may have additional resources you are not familiar with.
Words of Wisdom
Start early. Do your research and start contacting professors and organizations in advance. This will give you
time to find the organization or program that is the best fit for your skills, interests, and availability. You may also
need to start the immunization process several months before departing.
Be both patient and assertive. Many organizations you may be interested in working for do not plan their
summer internships in December, yet this may be when you need to start applying for funding. Once you’ve
found an internship, allow plenty of time to receive any documents or verification, and provide appropriate
reminders to your contact at the organization.
Be flexible, but communicate your expectations. Things are bound to change a lot on the ground in the country
you plan to work in, and if you aren’t prepared you may be surprised to find things not nearly as you expected.
However, it is also important to discuss your expectations of the organization and theirs of you in advance.
Sell your strengths. Many organizations without formal intern programs may not want to take on an intern if they
don’t see how it will benefit their work. In your resume and cover letter, highlight your skills and experience that
will be of benefit to the organization. Not only do you want to gain personally and professionally from your
experience, but you want the organization to benefit from your presence as well.
Follow instructions on applications. For both formal and informal applications (including funding applications),
make sure that you have all of the requested documents, all parts of the application are complete and within
page/word limits, and you have submitted by the date and time deadline.
Go prepared. It is useful to bring a map and a guidebook with you, and to see if you can secure a contact in the
region before departing.
Useful Links for Finding Internships
All U-M Career Services – the Career Center (http://www.careercenter.umich.edu) & the career offices of U-M
Schools & Colleges. Assistance with resumes, cover letters, job and internship listings and employer visits.
http://www.ii.umich.edu, U-M International Institute – Funding resources; the II’s Area Studies Centers are a
key to experts in world regions, visiting scholars, lectures and conferences on current events.
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt, U-M International Center website, with information and
resources on all aspects of working and interning abroad, including: funding for international internships and
research; international opportunities for information professionals (SI students); international social work; and
international careers and internships in U.S. government affairs.
http://www.msuglobalaccess.net, Michigan State University’s portal to resources and other websites is searchable
by country/region, theme, constituency group, or resource type.

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Undergraduate Funding Tips
By Anna Lembryk, Peer Advisor, UM International Center
Undergraduates can and do get funded!!! There are many scholarships and grants that are only open to
undergraduate students. Many of them are available right here on campus.
Most scholarship applications ask you to write a proposal. The most common questions seem to be:
How will the experience benefit your future career?
What do you expect to gain from the experience?
How will this experience help you academically?
Why do you want to work abroad?
Tips
Do put effort into answering these questions. Answering questions like these will not only make writing your
proposal easier but it will help you gain an understanding of what you want to do after graduation.
Start early. Just because you may think you know what you want to write about does not mean that it will be easy
to put that into writing. Also, have at least one person proofread your proposal. It helps if one person knows about
your interests and the other does not. The first can ensure that you wrote what you intended and the other that it
all makes sense. It is very easy to forget to explain something that is second nature to you. Talking about your
interests and what you expect from the summer will help you brainstorm ideas and give you a clearer picture of
what you want to do.
Follow all instructions. The LSA Scholarship requests that you do not staple the paper work. You could use a
large envelope instead. Check the deadlines for applications.
Learn about the organization you will be working for and incorporate that into your proposal. If you do not have a
placement yet, you can write about the placement program. Also, read up on the institution whose scholarship you
are applying for. You are trying to convince them to give you money; they want you to know about them.
Once you have a basic proposal, you should be able to use the ideas for most of your applications. You will likely
have to tailor it to answer specific questions but you will not have to start from scratch each time you have to
write a proposal. But be careful about copying and pasting together a new proposal, it might not come out the way
you want. Do proofread it yourself and have someone else read it too.
Keep all relevant information in one place. Have a folder for each scholarship/grant you are applying for and
write the deadlines in an obvious place.
Check all requirements before you apply and after you receive the scholarship. Some institutions require that you
write a paper about your experience or a thank you note for the donors.
Ask the organization you will be working for if they provide anything. Do they provide lunches or pay for
transportation? Will they provide housing?
If you have questions, don’t be intimidated to call or email the organization. Submitting the proper paperwork on
time could make a difference between receiving the scholarship or not.
Department funding: Ask your concentration department if they have any funding. Sometimes departments do
not publicize their scholarships and grants, so it is always worth asking. Also, the internship or research program
that you are going through may also have a scholarship fund. Don’t hesitate to apply for smaller scholarships, the
money adds up and they may be less competitive than some of the large grants funded by the university.
Talk to your professor or concentration advisor they may know of a scholarship offered for your specific field.
Check sites like FastWeb for international internship funding.
Check out the Graduate Funding sheet for more information.

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Tips for Funding Graduate International Internships
By Sara Schmidt, Graduate Student Advisor, UM International Center
The process of pursuing an international internship can seem overwhelming. The attached sheet, Tips and Resources for
Finding an International Internship, can help with securing a placement. Knowing that an overseas placement is an
expensive endeavor, many students are hesitant to secure the internship before they know that they have funding to pay
for it. However, it is almost always necessary to have an internship established before you apply for funding. The good
news is that most funding deadlines are in February and March, allowing you enough time to set up an internship
beforehand. The following tips will help you prepare for the funding search.
Get organized. Make a list of all funding sources you are applying for. Include due dates, what documents the application
requires, and any notes you have from information sessions about the award.
Start early. Funding applications may have due dates early in the winter semester, and many applications may be due at
nearly the same time. Starting early not only allows you to prepare a high-quality statement of purpose, but also gives you
enough time to gather the documents you will need to submit.
Be creative. Explore your options for funding from areas you wouldn’t normally think of. See if there is a way for you to
incorporate projects outside of your original scope into your internship in order to be eligible for additional funding.
Follow instructions. Make sure that you have all of the requested documents, all parts of the application are complete and
within page/word limits, and that you submit by the date and time deadline.
Keep copies. Keep copies of all the materials you submit. Not only does this serve as a record of what you’ve done in case
anything gets lost, but you will likely use the same basic documents for each of your applications.
Components of the Funding Application.
Each funding application will be a little different, but will for the most part be composed of the same basic documents.
Tips for completing each section are outlined below.
Cover Letter. This is the first page of your application and should always be included. It serves to thank the organization for the
opportunity to apply for funding and outlines what is included in your application as well as what documents may be missing. It
also includes your contact information should the funder need to get in touch with you for any reason. Finally, it should be
addressed to a specific person who is responsible for receiving applications.
Application Form. Some funders require a separate application form, which usually asks for basic information from the
applicant, such as degree program and year. It may also include short-answer questions about the proposed project.
Statement of Purpose. Since most funding sources do not conduct interviews, this is usually the most important piece of your
application because if gives you an opportunity to “talk” to the funders. The application will tell you what should be included and
how long it should be – follow these instructions completely and accurately. This typically includes a description of the
organization you plan to work for, what type of work you would be doing, how it will enhance your academic and personal goals,
and why funding is being sought. Talk with people you trust and have them review your essay to make sure it is clear, answers
specific questions, and accurately represents your goals and intentions for the internship.
Budget and Budget Narrative. The budget should include figures for roundtrip air travel, local transportation, housing, food,
immunizations, travel visa(s) and travel medical insurance. Each item should be based on real figures, which is explained in the
budget narrative. Most applications will also ask what other funding sources you have applied to and received, and this should be
included. Your total budget will probably be greater than the amount of the award you are applying for, so it is essential to apply
for more than one award.
Letters of Recommendation. This should be written by a professor or academic advisor who is familiar with your work interests
and ability to carry out the proposed internship. To make this easier for the reference, request the letter at least six weeks before
the letter is needed, and if you need multiple letters from the same professor for different applications request them all at once.
Provide her or him with a copy of your CV, a personal statement, and the requirements for the letter, as defined by the funder.
Letter of Invitation. This is some sort of verification that you are indeed accepted as an intern at the organization where you
intend to work. It should include a statement of what you will be doing, the dates you will be working, and any funding (including
in-kind) you will receive from the organization. An email is usually sufficient – check with the funder to confirm. It is important
to ask for this from the agency as soon as possible so you have it for the application.
Resume or CV. Make sure it is up to date and highlights your experience and skills most relevant to the position you have
applied for, such as past international experience, language ability, and related coursework. Also, have someone proofread your
resume or CV – career center counselors are a great resource.
Transcripts. Official or unofficial transcripts may be required. Wolverine Access allows you to view and print unofficial copies
and place orders for official copies. Make sure to review your transcript to check for any errors.

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Schmidt – Budget
Budget
Note: The estimates below are based on a start date of May 2, 2007 and an end date of August 29, 2007, a total
of four months (120 days).
ANTICIPATED MONTHLY EXPENSES
Rent…………………………………………………………….…$250
Utilities……………………………………………….……….……$50
Food…………………………………………………………….…$150
Local Transportation.................................................................…....$40
Monthly Expenses…………………………………………….…$490
Subtotal Monthly Expenses (multiplied by four months)…...$1960
ANTICIPATED ONE-TIME EXPENSES
Transportation To and From Site………………………………...$1805
Immunizations and Medical Preparation……………………….…$440
Travel Visa…………………………………………………........…$50
Travel/Medical Insurance………………………………………....$290
Subtotal Additional One-Time Expenses……………………...$2585
Total Expenses (Monthly Expenses + One-Time Expenses)………………………….$4545
FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES
Personal Contribution…………………………………………….$500
Other Grants and Fellowships……………………………………unknown at this time*
Total Funding…………………………………………………………………………….$500
TOTAL UNMET NEED………………………………………………………………..$4045
*Please see Budget Justification on the following pages

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Schmidt – Budget Justification 1
ANTICIPATED MONTHLY EXPENSES
Rent $250 Amount is based on Internet research and discussions with sponsoring
professor.
Utilities $50 Amount is based on Internet research and discussions with sponsoring
professor.
Food $150 Calculated at $5 per day for 30 days per month. Amount is based on
Internet research.
Local
Transportation
Monthly
Total
$40 Calculated at $10 per week for four weeks per month. Amount is based
on Internet research.
$490
TOTAL $1960 Monthly total multiplied by four months.
ANTICIPATED ONE-TIME EXPENSES
Transportation
To and From
Site
$1805 Roundtrip airfare from Phoenix, Arizona, to Kisumu, Kenya. Total
cost combines flight from Phoenix to Nairobi ($1625, British
Airways) and Nairobi to Kisumu ($180, Kenyan Airways). Amounts
are lowest-cost student travel rates.
Immunizations
and Medical
Preparation
$440 Amount is based on immunization and travel costs, posted on the
University of Michigan’s Travel Health Clinic website:
Nurse visit $30
Malaria Tablets $120 ($1 per day for 120 days)
Typhoid $78
Yellow Fever $112
Hepatitis A $47
Polio Booster $53
Travel Visa $50 Tourist visa required for United States citizens entering Kenya is
purchased upon entry for a cost of $50.
Travel/Medical $290 Amount is based on STA student insurance rate for a trip length longer
Insurance
than 90 days.
TOTAL $2585
GRAND
TOTAL
$4545 Sum of Monthly Expenses and One-Time Expenses.

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Schmidt – Budget Justification 2
FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES
Personal $500 I anticipate being able to contribute $500 from my savings over the
course of the summer.
William
Davidson
Institute
Travel Grant
$1000 Pending. Application was submitted for review February 12 th , 2007.
Raoul
Wallenberg
International
Travel
Fellowship
Graduate
Global
Health Travel
Fellowship
Up to
$2000
Up to
$3000
Pending. Application was submitted for review February 16 th , 2007.
Pending. Application was submitted for review March 6 th , 2007.
International
Institute
Travel
Fellowship
TOTAL
$1000 Applications will be submitted for review; applicant was not selected
for a fellowship.
unknown The total amount received from other sources will depend on the
outcome of the several applications that have been and will be
submitted in the coming months.
TOTAL UNMET NEED
TOTAL $4045 Amount is the differences between total expenses and additional
funding, and represents current unmet need.
Note: Great Lakes University and TICH are unable to provide any financial support for this internship.

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Where to look: Campus resources for Undergraduates
Financial Aid / Scholarships for undergraduate study abroad
If you are receiving academic credit for your internship or service-learning program, it is possible that financial aid can
be used to assist with funding. Check with the Financial Aid Office for more information. Here are some examples of
study-internship / service-learning programs:
U-M’s Office of International Programs (OIP) offers internships with some of their study abroad programs --
see http://www.lsa.umich.edu/oip
U-M’s Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU) program offers faculty-led summer
programs in which students are paid as interns; apply by early November for following Spring/Summer – see
www.gieu.umich.edu
Some study-internship & service-learning programs offer scholarships for their own programs.
Funding for co-curricular (not-for-credit) internships, volunteering & research abroad
Your own U-M School or College may offer funding even if there is not a formal application. In the case of LSA,
for example, the process requires that you submit a resume, statement of intent, proposed budget, and proof of
acceptance. Contact Mr. Doug Fletcher by email (douglasf@umich.edu) or phone 764-0324 – and see:
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/students/scholarships
Scroll down to Spring/Summer Terms and the “LSA Opportunity Scholarship Program”.
Your school’s international office, if it has one (e.g. International Programs in Engineering; LSA’s Office of
International Programs; Art & Design; Ross School of Business CIBE).
Your Concentration's Department. U-M Departments may have funding available for students who can show that
the internship or research is related to their academic coursework.
Foreign Language Departments may offer grants for undergraduates – even to non-majors -- who will be doing an
internship in a language taught by the Department (examples: Department of Germanic Languages; Romance
Languages; Modern Greek/Classics).
Center for the Education of Women, http://www.umich.edu/~cew/students/stures.htm
Student Research Grants of up to $750 for those doing research on women’s issues – e-mail Susan Kaufmann at
Kaufmann@umich.edu for information.
The Ginsberg Center has a number of grants for individuals or groups doing internships or research with a service,
social justice or “community-based” focus. See http://ginsberg.umich.edu/resources/for_students.html#fellowships
(click on Fellowships as well as Student Resources). Application deadlines are in February and March.
University of Michigan Center for Global Health, tel.647-7648, e-mail cghprograms@umich.edu.
University of Michigan students are eligible to participate in the work of the Center for Global Health (CGH, Center)
as Student Associates. Any full-time undergraduate, graduate, or medical student interested in global health may
apply for CGH student association. Membership involves a one-year commitment of service to the Center for Global
Health and offers eligibility to benefits particular to Center Student Associates and relevant to the Center's vision.
Such benefits include programmatic funding for conferences, speakers, global health engagement and global health
scholarly research.
See: http://www.globalhealth.umich.edu/studentassociation.html
The International Institute offers grants for undergraduates through the International Institute’s Fellowship
program. The application deadline is early in the winter term (mid-February). Visit the International Institute's
website for more information, which lists many funding sources to support undergraduate internships and research
abroad -- http://www.ii.umich.edu (click on Funding)
Area Studies Centers (within the International Institute), http://www.ii.umich.edu
--Listings of specialized grants via websites and e-mail lists
--Some Centers offer formal grant programs (e.g. Center for European Studies grants for Western Europe, Center for
Russian & East European Studies CRIF & Weiser grants for Europe; Center for South Asian Studies India summer
grant). Other Centers may consider individual funding requests.
The Minority Health & Health Disparities International Research Training Program (MHIRT), offers fullyfunded
research opportunities in Chile, China, Jamaica, Ghana and South Africa for undergraduates who have
“demonstrated interest and commitment to research in health inequalities.” For more information contact Temuulen
Johnson at temuulen@umich.edu or tel. 764-0679 and see: http://www.chgd.umich.edu .

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Examples of Specific Schools or Colleges (Undergraduates):
The Honors College: For Honors College students, this is also a resource for travel and research grants for
undergraduates. Applications are required. Some have specific deadlines and others are accepted on a rolling basis. For
more information, please visit the Honors Program website:
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/currentstudents/scholarshipinformation .Rewards are usually processed through
reimbursement.
The Residential College: For RC students, the Residential College offers an internship award that can be applied toward
living expenses, travel, etc. Students are expected to share their experiences with the RC community upon their return.
There are usually three awards per year ranging from $750-$1000. For further inquiries, please visit the RC Main Office.
Graduate Student Funding Opportunities
Your School or College (funding is only for students in the specific degree program -- some examples):
o Ford School of Public Policy: Graduate Career Services Office, Tel. 764-8076.
o Law School: Center for International & Comparative Law, wls@umich.edu, Tel. 764-0535.
o Ross School of Business: Center for International Business Education, www.umich.edu/~cibe, tel. 936-3917.
o School of Information: Judy Lawson jmlawson@umich.edu (Director of Academic & Career Services) or
Xiao Wen Zou zxwen@umich.edu (Academic/Financial Aid Advisor).
o School of Public Health: Career Services, Shelagh Saenz, swilcox@mail.umich.edu – note that specific
degree tracks within SPH offer their own funding.
o School of Social Work: Assistant Dean for Student Services Tim Colenback, timot@umich.edu ..
Your department or degree program may offer funding.
International offices within your School or College (e.g. International Programs in Engineering).
Professors, who may have funding for research projects.
U-M Offices Which May Have Funding for Graduate Students
Center for the Education of Women, http://www.umich.edu/~cew/students/stures.htm
Student Research Grants of up to $750 for those doing research on women’s issues – e-mail Susan Kaufmann at
Kaufmann@umich.edu for information.
The Ginsberg Center has a number of grants for individuals or groups doing internships or research with a service,
social justice or “community-based” focus. See http://ginsberg.umich.edu/resources/for_students.html#fellowships
(click on Fellowships as well as Student Resources). Application deadlines are in February and March.
University of Michigan Center for Global Health, tel.647-7648, e-mail cghprograms@umich.edu.
University of Michigan students are eligible to participate in the work of the Center for Global Health (CGH, Center)
as Student Associates. Any full-time undergraduate, graduate, or medical student interested in global health may
apply for CGH student association. Membership involves a one-year commitment of service to the Center for Global
Health and offers eligibility to benefits particular to Center Student Associates and relevant to the Center's vision.
Such benefits include programmatic funding for conferences, speakers, global health engagement and global health
scholarly research.
See: http://www.globalhealth.umich.edu/studentassociation.html
International Institute, tel. 764-3297, http://www.ii.umich.edu
--International Institute Fellowships (for internships, research, theses, dissertations; available for all students,
including non-U.S. citizens)
--IIE-Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays Fellowships
--Luce Fellowships for post-graduate internships in Asia (apply by November 1).
--Most comprehensive listing of all U-M funding sources for international educational activities
Area Studies Centers (within the International Institute), tel. 763-9200 http://www.ii.umich.edu

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--US/ED Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)
--Listings of specialized grants via websites and e-mail lists
--Some Centers offer formal grant programs (e.g. Center for Afroamerican & African Studies Moody Grants; Center
for European Studies grants and Center for Russian & East European Studies CRIF & Weiser grants for Europe.
Other Centers may consider individual funding requests.
Foreign Language Departments (see undergraduates section)
The CDS Program (in the Department of Germanic Languages) offers summer internship placements in Germany,
Spain and Argentina, and also has two programs for students who have an advanced degree: the Bosch Fellowship in
Germany (apply by October 15) and the Alfa Fellowship in Russia (apply in December). Contact Peggy
Wunderwald-Jensen, pwjensen@umich.edu, tel. 615-6336 and see: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa .
The Minority Health & Health Disparities International Research Training Program (MHIRT), offers fullyfunded
research opportunities in Chile, China, Jamaica, Ghana and South Africa for medical & graduate students who
have “demonstrated interest and commitment to research in health inequalities.” For more information contact
Temuulen Johnson at temuulen@umich.edu or tel. 764-0679 and see: http://www.chgd.umich.edu .
Nonprofit and Public Management Center, tel. 763-4214,
http://nonprofit.umich.edu/students
For Business School, Ford School and Social Work graduate students only, who will be serving an internship with a
nonprofit or public organization. NPM also offers doctoral research grants.
Rackham Fellowships Office, tel. 764-8119, http://www.rackham.umich.edu/financial_assistance.
--Fellowships for students in Rackham graduate degree programs
--DAAD Scholarships for Germany
--Lurcy Scholarships for France
William Davidson Institute -- Student Projects & Internships, Kelly Dunham, ,
http://www.wdi.umich.edu/Resources/StudentProjects
Offers several grant & internship programs for graduate students. Some are open to all graduate students while
others are for MBA students. Example: Global Impact Internship (open to all graduate students) offers funding of
up to $5,000; application deadline is in February.
Fundraising (off-campus):
-Rotary Club, Kiwanis, ethnic/religious organizations, family and friends
It is often possible to approach your local Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, etc. club and offer to do a presentation about your
internship for them instead of just writing a request for funding. Usually these types of clubs are very interested in having
speakers present at their meetings and enjoy establishing a relationship with the people they are funding. It would also be
to your advantage to offer to present again upon your return from the internship in order to assure them that their money
has been put to good use. Specifically for Rotary Clubs, offering to attend a Rotary meeting in the country where you will
be interning would be extremely beneficial. Presenting your internship in front of religious organizations as well as in
front of family members and friends is also a good way to inform them of your goals and to give them a sense of investing
in your education as opposed to just giving you money. Two websites that have excellent general suggestions for
fundraising are:
American Medical Students Association, http://www.amsa.org/global/ih
WorldTeach, http://www.worldteach.org/program_information/fundraising.html
Additional Resources for Finding External Funding
U-M International Center’s Website – Evaluates websites and books; includes sections for grants, region-specific and
profession-specific -- http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/
U-M Rackham Fellowships Office -- http://www.rackham.umich.edu/financial_assistance
IIE Passport: Study Abroad Funding -- http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/
These books listing external funding opportunities are available at the International Center:
Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad 2006-2008 edited by Gail Ann Schlachter 2006. 388 pp.
$45 plus $6 shipping from Reference Service Press, www.rspfunding.com. Lists around 1,000 funding sources
available to support research, professional development, teaching assignments, or creative activities (relatively few
listings for undergraduates). Indexes for level of study, location, and subject.

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Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 2006-2008 edited by Gail Ann Schlachter. 2006. 354 pp. $39.50 plus $6
shipping from Reference Service Press, www.rspfunding.com. Lists around 1,000 funding sources available to
support formal educational programs such as study abroad, training, internships, workshops, or seminars. This is the
most up-to-date and comprehensive directory of scholarships for study abroad currently available.
InternshipFunding09 / 9-2008 / W NOLTING
University of Michigan International Center
603 E. Madison Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1370, Phone (734) 647-2299
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

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Statistics for Education Abroad at the University of Michigan
For academic year 2005-2006 and summer 2006
Compiled by William Nolting, Overseas Opportunities Office, U-M International Center
Study Abroad
Study abroad statistics cited
here are from the Institute of
International Education, and
include only programs for
academic credit – see
www.opendoorsweb.org.
U-M programs / non U-M programs
1290 (952 undergraduates & 338
graduate) U-M students study through
U-M-sponsored programs (OIP,
GIEU, Engineering, Business, Law).
An additional 411 U-M students
studied through non-U-M programs,
most with assistance from the
Overseas Opportunities Office.
* = Participants primarily recent graduates (in table below)
Co-curricular internships, Location(s) / focus
research & work abroad
Number of U-M
students
1701
U-M students
studied abroad in
2005-06. Total
includes students
on both U-M and
non-U-M
programs.
Number of U-M
students
U-M College of Engineering Worldwide - engineering 46 (44U + 2G)
U-M CJS Japan 2 G
U-M CREES Eastern Europe 36 (9U + 27G)
U-M CSEAS & CSAS South & Southeast Asia 20 (11U + 9G)
U-M Ford School Worldwide – public policy 20 G
U-M Global Health (GHRT) Health research 21 (9U + 12G)
U-M Int’l Institute Fellowships Worldwide, all disciplines 145 (11U + 134G)
U-M MHIRT (NIH-funded) 5 countries, health research 25 (17U + 8G)
U-M Medical School Worldwide - medical 65 G
U-M Ross School Worldwide - business 20 G
U-M School of Law Worldwide - law 25 G
U-M School of Nursing Worldwide - nursing 6 (3U + 3G)
[SUBTOTAL UM-Sponsored] [431 (104U + 327G)]
AIESEC (UM student org.) 80+ countries / business 27
BUNAC
UK only (total higher) / work
24
exchange
CDS (affil. UM Germanic Germany / internships & fellowships 23
Languages Dept)
CIEE Teach abroad 6
Cross-Cultural Solutions Volunteer/internships (Afr/Asia/LA) 13
Francophone Internships-UM Romance Languages (Rachel Criso) 10
* France Teaching Asst. French Govt. Teaching Program 22
* Fulbright (IIE--U-M Int’l Inst) 110+ countries / grants & TESL 29
IAESTE (UM student org.) 80+ countries / engin + science 3
Int’l Cooperative Educ Ger,Switz, Belg, China / placements 15
* JET Japanese Govt. Teaching Program 6
* Peace Corps 90+ countries (2-yr.) / various 80
Quito Project-UM student org health volunteering in Ecuador 39
U.S. State Dept worldwide / U.S. Govt. Dipl. Intern. 29
Volunteers for Peace Short-term worldwide 24
U-M participants in other cocurricular
Count by Int’l Ctr from data supplied +19 (minimum est.)
programs
by participants and programs
[SUBTOTAL Other programs] [369]
Total U-M students in cocurricular
800 (minimum est.)
education abroad
(Add from top box) (U-M students studying abroad) +1701
Total U-M students
participating in education
abroad, 2005-06
Of the overall total, 1211 students
participated in co-curricular or non-
UM study abroad
2501 (minimum est.)
National total
US students
studying abroad
2005-06
(most recent
available data)
223,534 (IIE)
(U =undergraduate
G = graduate /
professional
students)