Studying in the US is an amazing opportunity, but it is also a huge financial undertaking. The ISH residential scholarship has lessened my financial burden considerably. This has left me with more time to focus on my studies, research, and future plans and to take advantage of all that Washington, DC has to offer.
– Wendy Magoronga International Student House residential scholarship recipient from Zimbabwe
Dr. Riaz Haider Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Dr. Riaz Haider Memorial Scholarship Fund is a partial room-and-board Residential Scholarship for Residents from Pakistan. This Residential Scholarship is made possible thanks to the generous funding of a grant from Dr. Riaz Haider’s family. Dr. Haider was a long-time member and leader of the Board of Directors of the International Student House of Washington, DC, with many years of distinguished service. He had a lifelong interest in promoting education in the U.S. and internationally. Learn more about Dr. Riaz Haider.
Herbert K. Schmitz Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Herbert K. Schmitz Scholarship is a partial room-and-board Residential Scholarship for Residents from all backgrounds who show promise and significant need. It is named in honor of Herb’s 40+ years of leadership on the Board of Directors of the International Student House of Washington, DC. This Residential Scholarship is funded by the generous support of donors, alumni, and Herb’s friends and family.
Herb attributed his long service to the House to his personal principle of giving back. His strong commitment to the International Student House of Washington, DC’s scholarship committee, which he founded, reflected his belief in the power of shared experience in a multinational environment, enabling international students to understand best how they can shape their worlds and give back to others. Learn more about Herb Schmitz.
Robert J. Abernethy Scholars Program
The Robert J. Abernethy Scholars Program is a partial room-and-board Residential Scholarship for Residents enrolled as graduate students at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). For over a decade, Robert (Bob) Abernethy’s generosity and vision have made a lasting impact on the lives of more than 100 international and U.S. graduate students. Abernethy Scholars have – and continue to – enrich the House’s community and go on to become exceptional leaders around the world.
Tain Tompkins Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Tain Tompkins Memorial Scholarship is a partial room-and-board Residential Scholarship for female Residents originally from countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa enrolled at universities in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The fund was established in 2016 by Mrs. Grace Muller Tompkins, former President of the Board of Directors of the International Student House of Washington, DC, and the beloved wife of Mr. Tain Tompkins. Mr. Tompkins, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, was chief of the economics sections at the U.S. embassies in Beirut, Lebanon, and Harare, Zimbabwe. We are exceedingly grateful to Grace and the Tompkins family for supporting incredible women worldwide as they pursue their studies in Washington, DC, and their goals to be outstanding global citizens. Learn more about Tain Tompkins.
The Bahaa and Hassnah Hariri Foundation Fellows Scholarship
The Hariri Fellows Scholarship Program (HFSP) is a unique full room-and-board Residential Scholarship for individuals from Lebanon or of Lebanese descent. The Residential Scholarship covers the full monthly room and board for individuals to live at the International Student House of Washington, DC, for one academic year. This Residential Scholarship is made possible thanks to the generous funding of The Bahaa and Hassnah Hariri Foundation (BHHF). BHHF promotes the acceleration of sustainable change and the creation of opportunities in Lebanon by supporting relief response, creating opportunities, and promoting culture and heritage to bring about the bright future that Lebanon deserves.
With this scholarship award, I was able to concentrate on my studies at SAIS. This generous contribution from Mr. Abernethy has not only inspired me to cultivate motivation and capacity for further studies but has also allowed me to develop a greater sense of gratitude in life.
– Hanna Jung, International Student House scholarship recipient from South Korea
Donors to the Residential Scholarship Fund acknowledge that the true impact of their gift extends beyond alleviating the financial burdens of living and studying in Washington, DC.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and friends, the House is able to provide Residential Scholarships to a diverse group of prospective Residents each year based on need and academic promise. Our Residential Scholarship Program supports graduate students studying at Washington area universities. Residential Scholarships ensure that graduate students who would not otherwise be able to afford to live in the House may take advantage of the unique environment we offer.
Should you be interested to learn more about our Residential Scholarship Program and help make a lasting impact in a young leader’s life, please contact:
International Student House of Washington, DC
Attn: Development Department
1825 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
For any questions or comments about our Residential Scholarship Program, please contact us via email at [email protected].
