I'm looking at schools in Washington State and wondering about scholarship programs for international students there. Has anyone had experience with these opportunities? Any advice on where to search or how to apply would be a great help!
Hi there! Washington State is home to several schools that offer scholarships to international students. Among the most notable are the University of Washington and Seattle University.
At the University of Washington, the Purple and Gold Scholarship is a merit-based program that's intended for U.S. high school students who reside outside Washington State and international students. This scholarship is not need-based and awards can range from $1,000 to USD 4,000 per academic year. It's also important to know that applying for the Purple and Gold scholarship happens automatically when you apply for admission to UW and there's no separate application process.
On the other hand, Seattle University also offers merit-based scholarships to international students. The amount for these scholarships varies and depends on the student's academic achievements. Similarly, there's no separate application for these scholarships as all applicants are considered when they apply for admission.
These two examples give a bit of context to the landscape of scholarship opportunities for international students, which not only includes university-specific programs, but also state-wide initiatives, and even private organizations that also offer scholarships for international students.
Always start by checking the international student admissions page of any university you're interested in to see what programs they may have available. For non-university-specific scholarships, the organization or program website will list how to apply.
Remember that each scholarship will have its requirements and deadlines. Double-check those to ensure that you submit everything you need on time! Also, writing compelling and polished essays for your applications will be important if the scholarships are merit-based.
Hope this helps and good luck with your scholarship search!
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