I'm an international student looking for colleges in the U.S. that offer full ride scholarships. Does anyone know of some schools that are generous with these kinds of scholarships?
Of course, there are several U.S. universities known for their generous financial aid packages, including full ride scholarships, for international students. Here are some options:
1. Harvard University: As part of its need-blind policy, it promises to meet 100% of a student's demonstrated financial need. If your family earns $85,000 a year or less, you're expected to contribute zero dollars to your education.
2. Yale University: Like Harvard, Yale also implements a need-blind policy for international applicants and pledges to fulfill 100% of a student's demonstrated financial need. They have a no-loan policy, meaning they provide grants and part-time campus employment rather than expecting students to take on student loan debt.
3. MIT: Continuing the trend, MIT is need-blind for international students as well. MIT's financial aid packages consist of scholarships and the opportunity for paid campus jobs, but no loans.
4. Princeton University: Another university that is need-blind and meets full demonstrated need for all admitted students, including international students. The aid is grant-based, so students won't need to take out loans.
5. Amherst College: It's one of the few liberal arts colleges that is need-blind and meets 100% of the demonstrated need of all students, including internationals.
Remember that in some of these schools, earning a 'full ride' might entail working a part-time job on campus as part of your aid package. Also, since all these schools follow a need-based approach (as opposed to merit-based), you'll have to demonstrate your financial need accurately through your application, with as much detail and documentation as possible. Good luck with your scholarship search.
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