Are there free scholarships available to study in the USA?

I'm trying to find scholarships that fully cover the costs of studying in the USA. Are there any that don't require repayment? Would love to hear about some specific programs to check out.

Yes, indeed. There are a plethora of scholarships available that fully cover the costs of studying in the USA, and do not require repayment. These scholarships are dedicated to attracting top talent from around the world and promoting diversity and inclusion in colleges and universities across the United States.

Here's a brief overview of some significant scholarship programs:

1. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program: This prestigious scholarship program helps graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. It provides funding for the duration of the study, including tuition, fees, textbooks, airfare, insurance, and a living stipend. Although this scholarship is not available to undergraduate students, it could be a good thing to keep in the back of your mind.

2. The United World Colleges (Davis) Scholarships: Many American colleges offer scholarships to students from around the world who have studied at United World Colleges schools. This scholarship covers all four years of undergraduate study.

3. The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship: Available to international students who show a high commitment to leadership and service, this scholarship prize covers all billable AU expenses for one international student.

4. Berea College: A unique institution that is tuition-free and only admits students who need financial aid. It covers costs through a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study, and possibly loans.

This list is not exhaustive and there are many other scholarships available. I encourage you to visit the financial aid pages of the schools you are interested in (as some, like American, may offer their own full-ride scholarships), consult scholarship search engines like Appily, and consider discussing your options with a high school counselor or a college admissions consultant. Remember that some scholarships may have eligibility requirements such as nationality, field of study, or academic merit. So, be sure to check those as well while you research.

Good luck!