Emergency Student Fund
Forecasted
Emergency Student Fund supports international college students in the United States with essential living, medical, and academic expenses so they can continue their studies when crises disrupt financial support.
This grant was recently updated
Emergency Student Fund nominations are now closed, replacing the Fall 2026 call with its October 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET deadline. IIE says the page will be updated when a new round opens.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Fall round nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: One-time, nonrenewable emergency grants
Summary: Emergency grants help international college students in the United States continue their studies when disasters, war, or other crises disrupt their financial support.
Key Information: Students must be nominated by their U.S. host institution, which must be an IIENetwork member.
Description
The Institute of International Education’s Emergency Student Fund (ESF) supports international college students in the United States whose education is threatened by natural disasters, war, or other crises. Grants help cover essential needs when changed family circumstances or disrupted financial support create pressure to return home or leave a degree program prematurely.
IIE issues calls for nominations in response to specific emergencies. The fund supports post-secondary international students matriculated at accredited U.S. educational institutions, helping them continue their studies when they have no other safety net. Host institutions are encouraged, when possible, to complement the grant with emergency assistance such as housing, meal plans, or tuition waivers.
