Emergency Student Fund
The IIE Emergency Student Fund provides urgent financial support to international students in the U.S. whose education is at risk due to crises like war or natural disasters.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Nomination deadline for Emergency Student Fund, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically one-time emergency grants; over $8.6 million distributed since 2010; individual award amounts vary.
Summary: Provides urgent financial support to international students in the U.S. facing crises such as war or natural disasters to help them continue their education.
Key Information: Students must be nominated by their U.S. host institution (IIENetwork member); students must be physically present in the U.S. to be eligible.
Description
The Emergency Student Fund (ESF) from the Institute of International Education (IIE) offers rapid, one-time financial assistance to international college students in the United States whose education is at risk due to emergencies such as natural disasters, war, or other crises in their home countries. The fund acts as a safety net, helping students cover essential living expenses and enabling them to continue their studies when their family support is suddenly disrupted. Since 2010, the ESF has awarded over 3,100 grants totaling more than $8.6 million.
