It\u2019s no secret that the\u00a0US<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most expensive nations in which to pursue higher education, but don’t let that put you off, as there are hundreds of opportunities to gain funding for your studies here.<\/p>\n

As an international student, you won\u2019t be eligible for funding intended specifically for US nationals. However, as US universities prioritize internationalization, the number of\u00a0international scholarships to study in the US\u00a0has grown. There are also some US universities that offer\u00a0 need-blind admission<\/a>\u00a0to international students.<\/p>\n

Below is a selection of\u00a0<\/strong>US scholarships for international students, some funded by the US government, some funded by private organizations, and some funded by specific institutions. Good luck with your applications!<\/p>\n

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Government-funded US scholarships for international students<\/h2>\n
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Fulbright Foreign Student Program<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Perhaps the most popular government-funded US scholarship for international students, Fulbright offers scholarships for graduate students, young professionals, and artists to study in the US for one year or more. Open to international students in all fields, excluding medicine.<\/li>\n
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This is a non-degree scholarship program for international, experienced professionals wishing to undertake 10 months of academic study in the US. Although the funding doesn\u2019t support degree qualifications, students are able to study and develop their knowledge at academic institutions across the nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Non-governmental US scholarships for international students<\/h2>\n
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#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 International scholarships aimed at all overseas students studying any subject at a participating college or university in the US (of which there are 57). You should submit an essay or video demonstrating your interest and initiative in promoting intercultural learning and exchange. (The deadline for Fall 2019 entry has passed, and applications will open for the 2020 round in May 2019.)<\/li>\n
Civil Society Leadership Awards<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Fully-funded scholarships are available for students from eligible countries to study in the US or another host country at master\u2019s level.<\/li>\n
David P. Shapiro Autism Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A scholarship worth US$1,000 open to current or prospective students in the US diagnosed with autism.<\/li>\n
Preply Scholarship<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– Three winners will receive an award of up to $2,000. Open to all students (domestic and international, and at any study level) aged between 16 and 35. To enter, you’ll need to submit a 500-word essay related to online education, multilingualism, and professional development.<\/li>\n
Surfshark Privacy and Security Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– A $2,000 prize is available to a student currently enrolled in the US\u00a0or another study destination as a high school, undergraduate or graduate student. You will need to submit an essay to apply and the scholarship is open to all nationalities.<\/li>\n
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Awarded twice a year to passionate international students wishing to study in the US. Worth US$1,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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East-West Center Scholarships and Fellowships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scholarships to study in the US within selected institutions, aimed at international students from the Asia-Pacific region.<\/li>\n
Japan-United States Friendship Commission<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 An initiative run by Japan and the US, this commission offers grant programs to Japanese students wishing to study in the US (and vice versa).<\/li>\n
Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scholarships for 11 exceptional Asian students to study in the US at\u00a0 Wesleyan University<\/a>\u00a0in Connecticut. Covers the full cost of tuition and student fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Fulbright Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad, and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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AAUW International Fellowships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Fellowships offered by the American Association of University Women for female international students to study in the US.<\/li>\n
Bat and Ball Game Women\u2019s Sports Scholarship<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A scholarship offering $1,000 to a woman currently studying a sports-related degree at any US university.<\/li>\n
MIT-Zaragoza Women in Logistics and SCM Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 US scholarships for female students of any age, ethnicity or nationality, to study at the Zaragoza Logistics Center at MIT.<\/li>\n
More scholarships for minority female students are listed\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Rotary Peace Fellowships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Scholarships to study in the US awarded to master\u2019s degree students studying within one of Rotary\u2019s Peace Centers (such as at Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Scholarships for postgraduate international students hailing from countries in Africa.<\/li>\n
MasterCard Foundation Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Scholarships for African students to study in the US and Africa.<\/li>\n
For more scholarships for students from developing regions, visit\u00a0this listing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
University-specific US scholarships for international students<\/h2>\n
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American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Undergraduate scholarships to study in the US at American University in Washington DC. Aimed at international students who are showing leadership potential.<\/li>\n
Brandeis University Wien International Scholarship Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Funding opportunity for high-achieving students with an interest in student community contribution.<\/li>\n
Clark University Global Scholars Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Scholarships of no less than US$10,000 as well as a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship are available for first-year international applicants.<\/li>\n
Emory University Needs-Based Scholarship Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Funding opportunities for international students at Emory University. Students must demonstrate financial need.<\/li>\n
Harvard University Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Harvard offers a range of\u00a0(very competitive) international scholarships\u00a0for students from all over the globe.<\/li>\n
Illinois State University International Awards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Illinois State offers tuition waivers, merit awards and graduate assistantships to incoming international students.<\/li>\n
Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Merit-based scholarship program for high-achieving international students.<\/li>\n
Michigan State University International Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Various grants and\u00a0scholarships for international students\u00a0to study in the US at MSU.<\/li>\n
New York University Wagner International Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 US scholarships to study at NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.<\/li>\n
University of Arkansas International Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Funding opportunities for international students of varying backgrounds and nationalities.<\/li>\n
University of Iowa Scholarships for International First Year Students<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Various scholarships for international students starting their first year in Autumn 2017.<\/li>\n
University of Minnesota International Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Offers a Global Excellence Scholarship, as well as the\u00a0#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship<\/a>, a renewable scholarship which offers $15,000 per year.<\/li>\n
University of Oregon International Scholarships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 US scholarships to study at the University of Oregon, aimed at international students from around the world.<\/li>\n
University of Wisconsin Superior Non-resident Tuition Waiver Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Tuition waiver for international students demonstrating financial need at the University of Wisconsin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For further advice and funding opportunities, consider contacting the public affairs department at the US embassy in the capital city of your home country. Often an educational advisor will be on hand to provide you with funding resources and further scholarship information. You could also download our complete guide on\u00a0 How To Find Scholarships To Study Abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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