I'm an international student exploring my options in the US. Can anyone share which universities tend to offer the most scholarships for international students? It would be great to know if there are specific programs to look into.
Several universities in the United States are known to offer generous financial aid packages or scholarships for international students. Here are a few:
1. Harvard University: Harvard is committed to meeting 100% demonstrated need for all admitted students, international included.
2. Yale University: Like Harvard, Yale promises to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students, including international ones.
3. MIT: The Institute awards around $120 million in scholarships each year, and their financial aid program doesn't differentiate between domestic and international students.
4. Princeton University: Princeton was the first university to offer a "no loan" policy, which replaced loans with grant aid that students do not need to repay. This applies to international students as well.
5. Amherst College: Amherst offers need-based aid to international students and even has some merit scholarships that international students are eligible for.
6. Duke University: Duke has a limited amount of funding available for international students who demonstrate financial need.
7. Columbia University: Columbia also commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted first-year students, including international students, for all four years.
8. Dartmouth College: Dartmouth pledges to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, and this extends to international students.
In regards to specific programs, many universities will have information about scholarships and aid for international students on their financial aid website. Since scholarships can vary widely from one year to the next and one university to another, the best step is to check on the website or contact the financial aid office of the schools you're interested in. Besides, some scholarships can also depend on your academic performance, your intended major, country of origin, and a variety of other factors.
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