Are there any scholarships available in the USA that prioritize international students who are interested in development fields? I'm considering a major in this area and wonder if that could open up more financial aid opportunities.
Absolutely! Scholarships that prioritize international students and emphasize developmental fields are indeed available. Here are some worth exploring:
1. The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is one that is for students actively involved in movements for social and economic justice. The scholarship fund prioritizes students who not only study such fields but also put their studies into practice through activism.
2. The Open Society Foundations offer many scholarships for international students interested in social change and development. The Civil Society Leadership Awards, for example, provide fully-funded scholarships for master's level study for individuals who demonstrate both academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.
3. The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program is another scholarship for international students. It seeks to build an international network of social justice leaders committed to achieving the visions set forth by their communities and countries.
4. The Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) awards annual grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership, even encompassing those studying in U.S universities.
5. Rotary Foundation's Global Grants support graduate-level coursework or research for one to four years. These grants can also support scholarships in development-focused fields. However, they require the student to show how their studies align with at least one of the Rotary Foundation's six areas of focus, several of which could apply to development fields.
Remember, every scholarship has different eligibility criteria and deadlines, so it's critical to carefully review the information available for each one. You may also want to consider the benefits of free scholarship search platforms like Fastweb or Appily, which could help you find additional scholarships.
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