What are some grants available for students studying in the USA?

I'm trying to figure out the best ways to finance my education as I plan to study in the USA. Are there specific grants available for international students, and how can I apply for them?

Financing your education as an international student in the USA involves a combination of several sources, which could include scholarships, student loans, and of course, grants.

Grants are money given by an organization, often a public body an educational institution, or a trust, and they're a great way to fund your education because they don't need to be repaid. However, many grants offered in the USA are typically available for domestic students. Despite this, there are still a handful of grants available for international students:

1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program: This is one of the most well-known programs and provides grants for a graduate study and research in the USA to students who have completed undergraduate education in their home countries.

2. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: It supports international students who are active in social justice causes, providing up to $15,000 per year.

3. Liberty Bank’s Surp Hagop Armenian School Scholarship: This scholarship program supports students of Armenian descent.

4. Margaret McNamara Education Grants: These grants are geared towards women from developing countries who are studying in the US and are committed to improving the lives of women and children in their home countries.

5. Ford Foundation International Fellowships: This is targeted toward international students committed to social justice, with preference given to students from developing countries.

To apply for these grants, you generally need to head to the individual websites to find the application details. Most applications will require you to provide information about your academic history, intended field of study, and often a personal essay. Keep in mind that these applications can be quite competitive, so it's important to make your application stand out by showing a proven track record of academic excellence as well as a solid plan for how you'll use your education to make a difference.

And remember, these are only a few examples of possible grants out there. There are lots of different sources of funding available to you, so it's worth spending some time researching and making sure you're applying to as many relevant opportunities as possible. Good luck!