I'm an international student currently in the USA, and I'm trying to figure out what scholarships I can apply for. Are there any specific programs or schools that are more generous to international students?
Absolutely, international students can apply for scholarships in the United States. However, it's essential to know that not every scholarship out there would be available to you; each scholarship has its own set of eligibility criteria. For example, some scholarships may require U.S. citizenship, while others may require you to reside and study in a certain state or region.
That being said, many colleges and universities offer scholarships specifically for international students. Here are a few examples:
- Columbia University in New York has scholarships and fellowships open to international students. Most scholarships are need-based but some are merit-based as well.
- MIT provides need-based scholarships to international students. Upon admission, MIT commits to meet your full demonstrated financial need.
- Dartmouth College also guarantees to meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all admitted international students.
In addition to directly reaching out to the financial aid offices of the universities you're interested in, it would be helpful to explore external scholarships. Examples include the Fulbright Scholarships, the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program, and the Rotary International Scholarships.
I encourage you to start your scholarship search as early as possible and pay close attention to the specific requirements and deadlines for every scholarship you are applying for.
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