Does anyone have information about universities offering fully funded scholarships for international students? I'm trying to figure out where I might have a good chance of studying without worrying about tuition costs.
Several universities offer fully funded scholarships for international students. Here are some of them:
1. Harvard University: Through the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI), international students who come from families earning less than $65,000 a year have all tuition, room, and board covered.
2. MIT offers need-based aid to international students. If you qualify, all costs (tuition, room, board, etc.) could be covered.
3. Princeton follows a 'no-loan' policy, which means their financial aid program consists entirely of grants that do not need to be repaid. It applies its generous aid program equally to U.S. and international students.
4. Yale University commits to meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted international students, which extends to the full cost of attendance for qualifying students.
5. Dartmouth College offers need-blind admissions to all students, including international students, meaning their ability to pay isn't considered in admission decisions. For those with demonstrated need, Dartmouth provides 100% of demonstrated need in aid.
6. Amherst College offers need-blind admissions to international students and also meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
Keep in mind that these scholarships are typically need-based, meaning they take into account the financial situation of your family. Additionally, the competition for these scholarships is intense due to their generous nature, so a strong academic profile and exceptional extracurricular achievements will increase your odds of receiving one. Remember - the first step to securing such an opportunity is applying, so don't be dissuaded by the competition. Good luck with your search!
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