Exploring global scholarships—how to get one as an international student?

As an international student looking to study abroad, I'm curious about global scholarships available. How do I even start researching these opportunities, and what are some major ones that high schoolers like me should know about?

To research global scholarships as an international student, I suggest starting with your home country's government or educational agencies, who sometimes have programs to support students studying abroad. Then, explore scholarship databases and websites that cater specifically to international students and offer curated lists of scholarships and fellowships available globally.

Next, research financial aid or scholarships directly provided by the universities you are interested in. Many U.S. schools offer need-based and merit-based aid for international students. Look closely at their "International Admissions" or "Financial Aid" sections on their websites to get specific information. You should also consider contacting the school's financial aid office or international student office directly for more details.

Here are a few major global scholarships to consider:

1. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program: This provides grants for international students who wish to pursue a master's or PhD degree in the United States. The program also funds non-degree postgraduate studies.

2. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees: This offers fully-funded scholarships for international master's students studying in European Union member countries.

3. The Gates Cambridge Scholarships: For international students pursuing a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge, these scholarships cover the full cost of studying.

4. The Clarendon Scholarships at University of Oxford: This scholarship offers full funding to graduate international students at Oxford.

5. The Schwarzman Scholars Program: This is a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and it's fully-funded.

Please note that these scholarships are very competitive. They typically look for students who excel academically, and often those who also demonstrate strong leadership potential in their chosen field. Keep in mind, these are only a few examples and there are many more scholarships available! Remember to apply to a wide range, from high competition scholarships to those that might be less well-known. Good luck with your search!