What are some full scholarship options for international students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree abroad? I'm especially interested in scholarships that aren't widely known but can cover all expenses.
Certainly, there are a variety of scholarship options available to international students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree abroad. These scholarships can vary greatly in terms of the specifics of eligibility requirements, application processes, and fields of study.
One lesser-known, full-ride scholarship is the "Emory University Scholars Program" in the USA. This program offers both partial to full merit-based scholarships to international students. Emory University is a highly respected school and its scholarship program is highly competitive.
"Reach Oxford Scholarships" is another excellent, yet not widely known option for international undergraduate students. The scholarship covers university fees, a living stipend, and one return flight per year for international students pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree (excluding medicine) at the University of Oxford.
"Dartmouth College's need-based financial aid" is also notable. While not a scholarship per se, Dartmouth's financial aid initiative commits to meet 100% of demonstrated need for international students, which can practically result in a full-ride for those with significant financial need.
Finally, "The University of British Columbia (UBC) International Leader of Tomorrow Award" recognizes international students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and exams. The value of awards is commensurate with demonstrated financial need, up to full tuition costs for the relevant program of study, and living expenses.
Remember that these scholarships are incredibly competitive and often require separate application processes, in addition to the standard admissions application, and in some instances, an interview. As part of your preparation, you should also look for scholarships in your home country that are available for students studying abroad, as they might be less competitive. Good luck with your scholarship search!
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