I'm thinking about applying to colleges in Boston and I was wondering if there are scholarships targeted at international students there. Does anyone have experience with this or know where I can apply for such scholarships?
Boston is a great choice for international students seeking further education. Many institutions in this city offer scholarships to international students, but they may vary in terms of the selection criteria and amount awarded. Here are a few possibilities for you:
1. Boston University (BU): BU's Trustee Scholarship covers full tuition for four years and is open to international students. Their Presidential Scholarship is worth half tuition and mandatory fees. No separate application is required for either scholarship—your application to BU will serve as your scholarship application.
2. Northeastern University: The university provides the Torch Scholars program, which covers tuition, fees, room, and board. They also offer a program called the Presidential Global Scholars, which provides renewable scholarships for international students.
3. Boston College: The Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program is a competitive, merit-based program that awards full-tuition scholarships to 15 incoming freshmen.
4. Harvard University: Although not based in Boston, Harvard is nearby and is worth mentioning. They provide need-based financial aid to all students, including international students. Their financial aid is pretty generous—if your family earns below $85,000, they expect no contribution towards tuition.
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Likewise, MIT is not in Boston, but it's just over the river in Cambridge. MIT provides need-based aid to all admittees, including international students.
Remember, these are institutional scholarships. There are also external scholarships that you could qualify for. In all cases, be sure to do your due diligence; check the qualifications and application deadlines for each program, and apply well in advance.
Best of luck in your scholarship search!
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