Scholarship Opportunities for International Students at Northeastern University?

I'm an international student looking at Northeastern University for college and I'm curious about the types of scholarships they offer. Does anyone have experience or tips on applying for scholarships there specifically for international students?

Northeastern University indeed offers various financial aid options to undergraduate international students, including both need-based grants and merit-based scholarships.

Through the Northeastern University Grant, international students can receive need-based financial aid. You'll need to complete the CSS/International Profile via the College Board to be considered for this. Let's remember, the university has limited funds for need-based scholarships, and international students aren't eligible for federal aid, which makes the need-based application process highly competitive.

On the merit-based side, Northeastern's offers the International Scholars Award and the RaiseMe program, each of which can result in tens of thousands of dollars of aid for international students. Both these programs require no separate application, as all undergraduate applicants to Northeastern are considered for these scholarships. You can learn more about the International Scholars Award, RaiseMe, and other international student financial aid on Northeastern's website: https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/applying-for-aid/international-students/.

Additionally, for students studying in certain majors, there may be separate scholarships available through individual colleges or departments within Northeastern. For this, I recommend contacting the individual department or the university's financial aid office to find out more about these opportunities.

Keep in mind that meeting the early action or early decision deadlines may increase your chances of receiving a merit-based scholarship, as some funding might be committed early in the process.

Lastly, don't forget to check out external scholarships from organizations in your home country or international organizations. There are several scholarships and educational grants available to international students studying in the U.S., separate from the funding provided by the university.