I'm an international student looking to attend college in the United States, and I'm curious about the scholarship options available. Do most universities have programs for international students, or should I be looking elsewhere?
Many universities in the U.S. indeed offer scholarship opportunities for international students, although it's important to note that the availability and amounts can vary significantly from school to school. There's no harm in directly asking a college's financial aid or international student office about funding opportunities for international students.
Quite a few universities, such as Boston University, offer merit-based scholarships specifically for international undergraduates. Others, like Dartmouth College, meet the full demonstrated need for all accepted international students. This means that if you're accepted, they'll provide you with enough financial aid to cover the gap between your family's contribution and the full cost of attendance.
In addition to university-specific scholarships, you should also look into external scholarships that are open to international students, such as the Davis United World College Scholars Program and the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Remember, when searching for scholarships, always confirm whether they accept applications from international students and whether there are country-specific restrictions.
Finally, just a word of advice: Start your search early and be mindful of application deadlines. Some of these scholarships require separate applications and the competition can be quite intense.
Good luck with your scholarship search!
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