I'm a high school student in Zimbabwe aiming to study in the USA or Canada. Does anyone have info on international scholarships specifically for Zimbabwean students?
There are several scholarship programs which cater specifically to international students, and even some specifically designed for African students. Here are a few you might want to look into:
1. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: This program targets African students demonstrating financial need, academic potential, and a desire to give back to their communities. Schools such as the University of California (Berkeley), Arizona State University, and Wellesley College in the USA, along with University of Toronto, McGill University, and University of British Columbia in Canada, participate in this program.
2. The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship: This need-based scholarship is granted to students from select developing countries, who have no other means of financing their education. While it is primarily for postgraduate studies, it may be awarded for undergraduate studies in exceptional cases.
3. The United States Achievers Program (USAP): USAP aims to enable academically talented yet economically disadvantaged students from Africa to attend U.S. universities and colleges. It might be a great fit since it includes Zimbabwean students specifically.
4. Davis United World College Scholars: If you attended a UWC school for your last two years of high school, you might be eligible for need-based financial aid at several U.S. universities, such as Princeton, Yale, and Columbia, under the Davis UWC Scholars Program.
Remember, you can also look into financial aid opportunities directly from the universities themselves—some schools are committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, including international applicants. The website for each school's office of financial aid will have more information specific to their policies.
I'd also advise you to utilize resources like Appily to consolidate your scholarship search. It can be an excellent source for scholarship opportunities tailored to your unique profile.
I hope this information helps and best of luck with everything!
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