Hi all! I'm an international student dreaming of studying in the USA. Does anyone have advice or experiences to share about finding and applying for free scholarships for international students there? Any specific programs or websites to check?
Sure, looking for scholarships is a wise step as an international student since it can significantly lower your overall cost of attendance. There are specific scholarships available to international students, so let's dive into a few to consider:
1. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program: This grants scholarships for graduate students, young professionals, and artists from across the globe to study or conduct research in the USA. The program availability and selection process vary by countries.
2. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: This program intends for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about matters of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.
3. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program: Aimed at postgraduate students from developing countries who have no other source of financial help for their studies.
4. Many individual universities also offer scholarships for international students. Take Harvard University, for instance, which commits to meeting 100% demonstrated financial need for all students, including international ones. So, it's worth checking out the specific financial aid pages of the universities you’re interested in.
In terms of websites for general scholarship searches, try the U.S. Department of Labor’s scholarship search tool or Appily. They're comprehensive databases where you can filter for scholarships that are open to international students.
However, keep in mind that scholarships often require separate applications and the competition can be fierce. You'll want to apply to multiple scholarships and make sure your applications are as strong as possible. This typically involves writing essays and gathering recommendation letters, much like your actual college applications.
Good luck in your search for scholarships! The process can be extensive, but the financial assistance could be well worth it.
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