Scholarships

We Welcome the World to I-House

June 24, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Dear I-House Community,

Many International House alumni and friends have reached out with concerns about I-House and our international residents. With ongoing visa delays, travel restrictions, and increased scrutiny due to recent U.S. policy changes, this is an especially challenging time for students hoping to join our community from abroad.

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What’s I-House without diversity?

May 29, 2025
Margie Ryan (IH 1992-93), Director of Alumni Relations and Philanthropy

Dear I-House Community,

Diversity has been at the core of the International House community since we opened our doors almost a century ago—and never before has it been under attack like it is today. 

I-House was the first interracial living center west of the Hudson River, welcoming students of all backgrounds to live and learn together under one roof. Inspired by the conviction that international fellowship could combat ignorance and prejudice, our founders created a space where students from...

Help I-House Stay Open to the World - Support Scholarships!

June 6, 2025
Margie Ryan (IH 1992-93), Director of Alumni Relations and Philanthropy

Dear I-House Community,

When I lived at I-House over 30 years ago, I often shared meals with friends like Balázs from Hungary, Fatema from Iran, Martha from Mexico, and Jumi from Korea. Experiencing such diversity every day truly opened my eyes to the world.

Today, I-House is still a place where students from every corner of the globe come together, learn from one another, and build lifelong friendships. But now, international students face more obstacles than ever—uncertain policies, visa delays...

I-House Spring Appeal 2023

June 21, 2023
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director
Support I-House on During our Spring Appeal Season

Spring 2023 Housing and Scholarship Applications Now Open

October 12, 2022
Roxanne Pifer, Director of Housing Operations
International House Berkeley is now accepting room and board applications for the 2023 Spring Semester. If you are looking at future housing options, International House offers a once-in-a-lifetime intercultural leadership development and living opportunity. I-House provides UC Berkeley students the best mix of conveniences, entertainment, and social activities of any student residence at UC Berkeley! At I-House, you’ll be part of a global community that supports your academic pursuits, career development, and mentorship networking while making your stay one of your life’s most enjoyable and memorable living experiences.