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What are popular scholarships for international students?

I'm starting to explore my college options abroad and am curious about what the most popular scholarships for international students are. Any recommendations or experiences would really help me out in identifying good opportunities!

7 months ago

When it comes to scholarships for international students, there are quite a few prominent ones that you may consider. While some scholarships are globally focused, others are region or country-specific.

1. Fulbright Scholarships: The Fulbright Program is well-known worldwide, offering competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange. International students from around 155 countries are eligible.

2. Aga Khan Foundation's International Scholarship Program: This scholarship provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries.

3. Rotary Scholarships: Rotary International provides funding for international scholarships under the Rotary Foundation's Global Grant Scholarships initiative. This scholarship is for students studying in a field that aligns with one of Rotary’s six areas of focus.

4. UWC Scholarships: United World Colleges (UWC) is a global educational movement that offers scholarships to international students who typically wouldn’t be able to afford to attend UWC schools and colleges.

5. The Gates Cambridge Scholarships: Students from any country outside the UK can apply for these scholarships to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

6. Rhodes Scholarship: This prestigious scholarship funds 1-3 years of postgraduate study at University of Oxford for international students from select countries.

7. Davis United World College Scholarships: These need-based scholarships support international students attending select colleges and universities in the United States.

Meanwhile, many universities also offer their own merit-based scholarships to international students, so be sure to research those opportunities at the schools you are interested in. It's always best to start your search early as some scholarships have deadlines that are earlier than college application deadlines. Remember, every bit of scholarship funding helps in making your international education journey more affordable. Good luck!

7 months ago

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