As an international high school junior looking into UC Boulder, I'm wondering about the scholarship opportunities they offer. Are there particular scholarships that international students usually apply for?
University of Colorado Boulder (UC Boulder) has several scholarship opportunities that are available to international students. One prominent scholarship is the Prestigious Scholarship for International Students. This is a merit-based scholarship awarded to a select number of applicants who have shown exceptional academic achievement.
You should also know about the Chancellor's Achievement Scholarship, another merit-based scholarship that is automatically considered for all first-year applicants. It's exclusive to non-resident students, including international students.
Don't forget to consider department-specific scholarships as well. Some departments have scholarship funds available specifically for students pursuing majors within their field. It's worth checking with the individual department relevant to your prospective major for more details.
While UC Boulder does offer a good number of scholarships, they also strongly encourage searching for private/external scholarships. Websites like Appily or Fastweb can be a good resource for finding such opportunities.
Keep in mind that scholarship applications often require essays, and deadlines can sometimes be a year in advance of when you'd receive the scholarship. Plan and give yourself plenty of time to work on those applications. Good luck!
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