I’m an international student hoping to study in the USA and I’m working on figuring out scholarship opportunities. Does anyone have advice on which scholarships I should prioritize applying to or resources that could help me find them?
As an international student, understanding your scholarship options is a significant step in your college journey. There are a few scholarships geared towards international students in the United States but they can be quite competitive. Some of the prominent ones include:
1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program: This scholarship offers around 8,000 scholarship grants annually and is available to graduate students, young professionals, and artists studying in the U.S. This one is highly competitive and offers funding for the entire duration of the study.
2. The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program: This is a non-degree program for international, experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills. A primary aspect of this fellowship is the mentorship and professional collaboration at leading U.S. institutions.
3. The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship: This scholarship is generally awarded to students from select developing countries pursuing postgraduate studies. It doesn't cover undergraduates studies and the aid provided is a 50% grant, 50% loan.
Now, remember that while these scholarships are noteworthy, the majority of scholarships are school-specific. Therefore, you'll also want to thoroughly explore the websites of the schools you're interested in attending to understand what scholarships are available to international students. Many universities offer need-blind and need-based scholarships that meet 100% demonstrated need of international students. These include universities like MIT, Harvard, Princeton, and Yale.
As for resources, platforms like Appily are great for finding information about available scholarships and the schools offering them.
Hope this helps, and good luck on your journey!
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