IIE Programs
Institute of International Education programs including Fulbright administration, Gilman Scholarship, and other scholarship and exchange programs for global educational access.
Overview
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a leading global nonprofit organization in international education, operating since 1919. IIE administers some of the most prominent scholarship and exchange programs in the world, including the Fulbright Program (on behalf of the US Department of State), the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for US Pell Grant recipients studying abroad, the Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) for threatened academics, and the IIE Generation Study Abroad initiative. IIE also conducts the annual Open Doors survey tracking US student study abroad and international student enrollment data.
What You Can Find Here
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - for US Pell Grant recipients studying abroad ($5,000 grants)
- IIE Scholar Rescue Fund - for academics at risk from political persecution or violence
- Fulbright Program administration information (IIE implements many Fulbright programs)
- IIE Generation Study Abroad initiative resources for expanding study abroad access
- IIE Network of international scholarship programs managed on behalf of governments and foundations
- Open Doors data and research on international student trends
Who Should Use This
- US undergraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants seeking funding to study abroad (Gilman Scholarship)
- International academics and scholars at risk who need emergency fellowship support (Scholar Rescue Fund)
- Students and universities interested in expanding access to study abroad
- Researchers and policy professionals using IIE's Open Doors data on international education
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Visit iie.org/programs to find the full list of IIE-administered programs
- Step 2: For Gilman Scholarship: apply at gilmanscholarship.org - applications open in October and March each year
- Step 3: For Scholar Rescue Fund: visit scholarrescuefund.org for eligibility and application information
- Step 4: Contact IIE directly through the relevant program portal for specific application requirements
- Step 5: US universities can contact IIE about institutional partnerships and study abroad collaboration
Things to Check Before Applying
- Gilman Scholarship requires US citizenship and current Pell Grant receipt - not available for non-US or non-Pell students
- IIE is an implementing organization - check each program website for specific eligibility and application details
- Scholar Rescue Fund targets academics facing physical danger - it is not for general career development
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gilman Scholarship?
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides grants of up to $5,000 for US undergraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants to study abroad. It prioritizes students from underrepresented groups and non-traditional destinations.
Does IIE provide scholarships directly?
IIE administers scholarships on behalf of government and institutional sponsors. Its directly funded programs include Gilman and the Scholar Rescue Fund. Other programs like Fulbright are government-funded and IIE-administered.
What is Open Doors?
Open Doors is IIE's annual report on international educational exchange, tracking the number of international students in the US and US students studying abroad. It is the authoritative data source for international higher education enrollment in America.
Can scholars from any country apply for the Scholar Rescue Fund?
The Scholar Rescue Fund supports threatened scholars from any country. The primary criterion is that the scholar's life or work is under serious threat in their home country.
Is IIE a government organization?
No. IIE is an independent nonprofit, founded in 1919. It has a long-standing partnership with the US Government to administer programs like Fulbright but is not a government agency.
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