I'm an international student hoping to study in the USA and trying to find scholarships that cover full tuition. Does anyone know of any schools or programs that particularly focus on offering full tuition awards for international applicants?
There are actually a few colleges in the U.S. that provide substantial financial support for international students.
For example, Amherst College and Dartmouth College meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, including internationals. So while they don't have specific full-tuition scholarships, they commit to making their education affordable for everyone regardless of nationality.
New York University (NYU) offers the NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai merit scholarships, which may cover full tuition, room and board, and may even provide a stipend for study-related expenses.
The University of Southern California provides the Mork Family Scholarship, which includes full-tuition and a $5,000 stipend, as well as the Stamps Scholarship, which provides full tuition.
At Duke University, the Karsh International Scholars Program provides full tuition, room and board, plus mandatory fees to a few exceptional international students each year.
Emory University has the Emory Scholars Program, which offers different degree levels of funding and it's open to international students.
Remember to look up specifics for financial aid at each institution on their official websites and reach out to school's financial aid office if you have any questions. Each of the scholarships mentioned above have eligibility criteria and selection processes that can be competitive. So, it's important to focus not only on finding these opportunities, but also on presenting a strong application for admission.
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