I'm worried about the high costs of university and wondering if there are any scholarships that offer free tuition to international students. Does anyone have any recommendations for where I could look?
Many universities in the US offer full-tuition scholarships, and sometimes even full-ride scholarships, that are available to international students. Below are a few examples:
1. Dartmouth College: Offers need-blind admissions, and meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, including internationals. International students are as eligible for financial aid as U.S. citizens.
2. Amherst College: Need-blind for all applicants and promises to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
3. MIT: MIT practices need-blind admissions and meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students. While it does not specifically offer separate scholarships for international students, its financial aid program extends to them.
4. Harvard University: While it's not exactly a scholarship, Harvard provides need-based aid to all students, including internationals. Families with incomes below $85,000 are not expected to contribute to college costs, and the cost also remains relatively low for families who earn more.
When it comes to searching for scholarships, you can use tools like Appily to discover opportunities, but remember, most of these search engines will help you locate smaller, independent scholarships. While these can be great to help with costs, it's also beneficial to reach out to individual universities or check their financial aid websites to get information about possible full-tuition scholarships. They may have scholarships available specifically for international students, or scholarships that are open to all students, including internationals.
Finally, if you're open to looking outside the US, there are universities in other countries, like Germany and Norway, that offer free university education to international students. Be sure to research the specific programs and requirements if you're interested in studying in these countries.
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