Financial aid at International House is available to assist residents with housing expenses during their time studying or working in New York City. All residents of I-House are eligible to apply for aid, regardless of citizenship, field of study, enrollment status, etc.
These opportunities are made possible through the generous support of corporations, foundations and individuals such as alumni and trustees. It is through this that International House is able to maintain the exceptional geographic, cultural and economic diversity that is central to the mission.
International House is pleased to announce the 21 funds available during the 2023-2024 Academic Year, more than doubling the amount of awards previously available during the 2022-2023 terms.
This year, scholarships of up to a full year of room fees will be awarded to our residents. Priority is given to residents from underrepresented countries or field of studies living at International House for the duration of the Academic Year. In previous years, I-House was able to award 30% of our resident population with some amount of aid.
Financial aid is not available during the summer term.
The Spring Financial Aid application will be available beginning Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and will be due by Friday, November 10, 2023.
The following funds are available for the 2023-24 Academic Year:
The Al-Faisal Fund – Awards will be made to residents from underrepresented nations and fields of study demonstrating financial need.
The Arab Student Fund – This fund will provide assistance to Arab residents of International House.
The Charles and Laurene Wu McClain ‘66 Scholarship Fund– Awards will be made to residents demonstrating financial need. Charles and Laurene Wu McClain ’66 met and married at I-House and have been long-time supporters of International House. All applicants are considered with priority given to those from California, Hawaii or to those studying music.
The Daniel Passal Scholarship Fund – This memorial scholarship supports Israeli students living at I-House.
Davis United World Scholars Fund – An award of $10,000 will be made to one resident who is a former Davis United World Scholar.
The DeWitte Fund – Need-based awards will be made to residents demonstrating financial need, with preference to students from Europe and the Netherlands.
The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Financial Aid Award – Awards of the full cost of housing as well as the meal plan for a room with or without a sink in the South Building at International House will be made to 3 residents that embody the character displayed by Bonhoeffer while he was a member of I-House: openness to new experiences, curiosity about issues outside one’s professional field, interest in people from different backgrounds and cultures, a drive to action, and a commitment to improve society and the quality of life of others. Read more about Dietrich Bonhoeffer in the I-House Archives here.
The Dobrzensky Fund – Need-based awards will be made to residents from underrepresented nations and fields of study demonstrating financial need.
The Edith Pohl Bequest Fund – This memorial scholarship fund will provide financial assistance to residents from underrepresented countries and fields of study.
Freunde des International House Fund– Need-based awards will be made to Residents from underrepresented or developing countries, from countries experiencing conflict and/or to Residents who are citizens of Germany. This fund was established in 1990 by Freunde des International House, e.V., the Germany-based International House pan-European alumni chapter, and is supported through donations from Alumni and friends in Europe.
The General Resident Fund – Need based awards will be made to residents from underrepresented nations and fields of study demonstrating financial need.
The Gould Fund – Awards will be made to benefit students from France or French speaking nations.
The McLaine Fund – Need-based awards will provide financial assistance to students from Central and East European nations.
Mitsui USA Foundation Fund – Awards of $5,000 will be made to 5 Residents demonstrating a strong interest in international trade and investment. The students must be United States citizens or permanent residents and have had a good academic performance in previous courses. A Japanese studies component and community activities are viewed favorably in the selection process.
The Performing Arts Fund – This fund supports and encourages talented young performing artists to help them achieve the goals which brought them to New York City.
The Rockefeller Fund – Awards will be made to assist residents from underrepresented countries who demonstrate financial need.
The Roy Salame Fund – Awards will be made to assist residents from underrepresented countries who demonstrate financial need.
The Tinker Fund – Awards will provide to residents from Latin America or the Iberian Peninsula with financial assistance during their time studying or working in New York City.
The Toyota Fund – This fund assists residents in need who demonstrate outstanding promise, with preference to residents from Asia and those studying technical fields.
The Volcker Fund – Need-based awards given to residents from underrepresented countries studying business.
The Volkswagenwerk Fund – Awards will be granted to support full-time students from Germany studying at accredited institutions in the Greater New York Area.
There is one application for all of the funds listed above. Although you may be eligible for more than one it is only possible to receive one.
If for any reason, a resident’s financial situation has changed while living at IHouse, they may make an appointment via the Admissions Office Calendly to meet with Megan Amouzou, the Vice President of Admissions, to inquire about emergency funds available.
Please note that you must be a resident member of International House while receiving financial aid from International House.
FAQs
Is there financial aid for the 2022-23 academic year?
January 23, 2023
There was financial aid available for the 2022-2023 academic year, but the application has since closed.
When can I apply for financial aid for the 2023-2024 academic year?
January 23, 2023
The financial aid application for the 2023-2024 academic year will open in February 2023 and is anticipated to close in July 2023.
Can I apply for financial aid if I am living at I-House during the summer
term?
January 23, 2023
International House does not provide financial aid during the summer term.
When should I submit my financial aid application?
January 23, 2023
Financial aid applications should be completed before the date provided in your admission acceptance email.
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The Admissions Office reviews applications for Residency at International House, makes room assignments, administers the financial aid programs, and verifies eligibility of every Resident each term.
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