I'm an international student planning to apply to US colleges, and I'm curious about which universities are known for being generous with scholarships specifically for international students. Are there certain schools or programs I should be considering?
There are definitely US universities that are known to be more generous than others with scholarships for international students. Here are a handful that might be of interest to you:
- Harvard University: Harvard offers need-based financial aid to international students. If your family income is below $65,000, you won't be expected to contribute to the cost of attendance. The financial aid packages usually include a variety of sources, and don't require repayments.
- Yale University: Like Harvard, Yale is committed to meeting 100% demonstrated financial need for all admitted international students, and they award funding packages based on need assessment.
- MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology): MIT is one of the few schools in the US that offers need-blind admissions process to international students. This means that your ability to pay for your education will not be considered in the admissions process. If you're admitted, MIT will meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need.
- Duke University: Duke offers a limited number of merit scholarships to international students. Additionally, they are committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for a limited number of international students.
- Amherst College: Amherst prides itself on its commitment to accessibility, and it extends this to non-US students. Amherst provides financial aid packages to admitted international students whose families demonstrate financial need.
Remember, it's often not just about the scholarships or grants the college itself offers. You can also apply for outside scholarships regardless of which colleges you're interested in. Just be wary that some colleges might reduce your need-based aid if you win an outside scholarship, so it's always a good idea to check each school's outside scholarship policies.
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