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Which universities offer full scholarships for international students in the USA?

I'm trying to find universities in the USA that provide full scholarships for international students. Does anyone have recommendations or a list of schools that offer significant financial aid to international students? Any personal experiences would be great too!

a year ago

While it's generally less common for U.S. colleges to offer full scholarships to international students than domestic students, there are some that do. Here are few that I can recommend:

1. Harvard University: Harvard is committed to meeting all demonstrated financial need for all students, including those from outside the U.S. If your family income is less than $65,000, you likely won't have to contribute at all.

2. Yale University: Yale also offers need-based aid to international students. Their financial aid assessments take into account the specific financial conditions in various countries around the world.

3. Princeton University: Princeton is proud to be the first university to offer a need-blind admission policy to international students. This means that your financial status won't affect their decision to admit you, and they will provide financial aid as necessary.

4. MIT: Massachusetts Institute of Technology is another institution with a need-blind admissions policy for all applicants, domestic and international, and they’re committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students.

5. Amherst College: Amherst has a need-blind policy applicable to everyone, and it commits to meeting the demonstrated need for all who are admitted.

6. Dartmouth College: Dartmouth practices need-blind admissions for all first-year applicants. The school meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students.

Keep in mind the definition of "full scholarship" may vary. Typically, it covers tuition, fees, room, and board, but you may still be expected to cover additional expenses like travel costs, health insurance, and personal expenses.

I also strongly recommend that you directly reach out to colleges' financial aid offices, as they will have the most accurate and up-to-date information. Good luck in your scholarship hunt!

a year ago

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