I'm aiming to study in California as an international student next year. Can anyone share information about scholarships specific to international students in California universities? Are there any statewide programs or is it mostly school-based? Thanks!
A significant number of scholarships for international students are offered by individual universities rather than the state government. This means that your best bet would be to look at the university or universities you are particularly interested in. Not all universities will offer these kinds of scholarships, but many do, particularly those that have a high number of international students.
For example, the University of Southern California offers the International Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship Program for academically distinguished international students. Moreover, schools within the University of California system, such as UCLA and UC Berkeley, also have scholarships targeted specifically at international students.
It's important to note that these scholarships can be quite competitive due to the large number of international students applying for them. As such, forms of financial aid like grants may also be worth looking into through the financial aid office of the universities you're interested in.
Finally, there are nationwide scholarships like the Fulbright Program, which assists international students in studying in the U.S. This program doesn't cater exclusively to California but can be utilized anywhere in the USA.
Do some research amongst the institutions you are targeting, as well as broader resources like the Fulbright program. Make sure you are aware of deadlines and eligibility criteria to ensure you have the best chance of success. Good luck in your search!
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