I'm an international student looking to apply to universities that offer good scholarship opportunities. Which are some of the best universities that have scholarships specifically tailored for international students?
There are several universities in the United States that offer substantial scholarship opportunities for international students. Below are a few noteworthy institutions:
1. Harvard University: At Harvard, admission is need-blind for all students, including international ones. This means your ability to pay will not affect your admission chances. If you’re admitted, Harvard has a 100% need-based financial aid policy, so your family will not pay more than they can afford based on their income and assets.
2. Yale University: Yale also employs a need-blind admission process for all applicants, including international students. Yale guarantees to meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): MIT is one of the few institutions that offers need-blind and full-need admissions for all students, making it an excellent choice for international students seeking financial aid.
4. Dartmouth College: Dartmouth is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted international students. It also became need-blind for international students beginning with the Class of 2026.
5. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn): Beginning Fall 2023, UPenn guarantees to meet 100% of demonstrated need for admitted undergraduates, including international students, without any loans.
6. Princeton University: Princeton has a need-blind and full-need policy for all students, including international applicants, and does provide financial aid to cover the cost of attendance.
Remember to review each school's specific financial aid policies and deadlines as they might vary. Also, you should keep in mind that some schools which offer large international scholarships might be need-aware, meaning that they consider your ability to pay when making admissions decisions. It's important to cast your net wide and apply to a range of schools, including those that might be more generous with financial aid or scholarships.
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