I'm a high school junior considering studying in England for college. I'm curious about what scholarship opportunities might be available for US citizens in England. Any advice on where to start looking or specific scholarships to consider?
To begin your scholarship search, I'd recommend starting with some well-known databases that list international scholarships, namely Appily and Fastweb. They allow you to filter scholarships based on your criteria, which in this case would be an American student studying in the UK.
You might also want to check directly with the British schools where you're applying. Some British universities offer scholarships specifically for international students. For instance, check whether the university offers the International Undergraduate Scholarship or similar awards. In some cases, you'll automatically be considered for these based on your application.
You should also explore organizations that specifically fund Americans studying in the UK such as the Fulbright Program and Marshall Scholarships, both of which fully fund Americans looking to study in the UK, although these are for postgraduate study.
Lastly, don't forget general, location-independent scholarships. There are many larger scholarship programs that are not country-specific like the National Merit Scholarship, Gates Scholarship, and more. Just make sure to read the terms to ensure they do not have location restrictions on their funding.
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