I'm a junior from the Philippines looking into international scholarships for college. Are there any programs or organizations I should look into that offer scholarships to Filipino students? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Sure, I'd be happy to provide some suggestions. It's great that you're being proactive about your scholarship search. When looking for scholarships as an international student from the Philippines, you can approach this in a few different ways.
Firstly, look at specific scholarships for students from the Philippines. For example, the "Philippine-American Educational Foundation Fulbright Scholarship Program" provides opportunities for students from the Philippines to study in the U.S.
Secondly, some schools offer scholarships dedicated to international students. Universities like University of Oregon, University of Arkansas, and Michigan State University, among others, offer scholarship programs for international students.
Additionally, many colleges have need-based aid policies for international students. Schools like Harvard, Yale, and MIT are known for offering generous financial aid packages to admitted international students who demonstrate need.
Thirdly, consider broad-based international scholarships such as the "Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program" and the "ADB-Japan Scholarship Program" which accept applications from various nationalities, including from the Philippines.
Lastly, consider searching for opportunities on platforms like Appily where you can filter by your profile information and desired fields of study.
Remember, applying to scholarships often requires effort and persistence, so don't give discouraged if you don't receive the first few you apply to. Start early, stay organized, and be persistent. Best of Luck!
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