I'm curious about what kinds of scholarship awards are generally available for international students planning to study abroad. Are there specific ones that are more attainable or well-known?
Indeed, there are quite a few scholarships available specifically for international students. Let's go over some of them:
1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program: This is one of the most prestigious and well-known. It offers scholarships for graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. Each Fulbright student program is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies worldwide.
2. Davidson Fellows Scholarship: This program recognizes and supports academically talented students who have the potential to make a significant positive impact on society. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.
3. AAUW International Fellowships: The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awards international fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
4. The Next Genius Scholarship Program: This is one of the largest undergraduate scholarships in India. They partner with some prestigious colleges and universities in the U.S. and provide funding covering part or all of the four-year undergraduate tuition fee.
5. Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship: It is awarded biannually to passionate international education advocates. The scholarship awards $1,000 for use towards your study abroad program's tuition, room & board, books, or travel cost.
6. Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants: The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding for graduate-level study or research. The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000.
Remember, each of these scholarships has different eligibility requirements and application processes. It's a good idea to start researching scholarships early, well in advance of when you plan to start your studies. Make sure to double-check deadlines and requirements because these can change year-to-year. Good luck with your search!
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