{"id":273,"date":"2026-10-23T11:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencedz.net\/en\/blog\/?p=273"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:03:04","slug":"top-70-scholarships-to-study-in-the-us-for-international-students-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sciencedz.net\/en\/blog\/top-70-scholarships-to-study-in-the-us-for-international-students-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 23 Scholarships to Study in the US for International Students (2027 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Studying in the United States is expensive, and international students are not eligible for U.S. federal student aid. The scholarships below are some of the most useful ways to fund a degree, from government-backed fellowships to university awards and need-based aid. Each entry covers the eligibility rules, what the award provides, the next deadline and where to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last updated: October 23, 2026.<\/strong> Deadlines and award amounts were checked against official and published sources for the 2027\u201328 intake. They change every year, so always confirm on the official page before you apply. Where a round has just closed, we say so and give the expected timing of the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scholarship<\/th><th>Level<\/th><th>What it provides<\/th><th>Next deadline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"#fulbright-foreign-student-program\">Fulbright Foreign Student Program<\/a><\/td><td>Master\u2019s \/ PhD<\/td><td>Tuition, airfare, stipend, insurance<\/td><td>Varies by country (2027\u201328 round mostly closed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#aauw-international-fellowships\">AAUW International Fellowships<\/a><\/td><td>Master\u2019s \/ PhD (STEM)<\/td><td>$20,000 (master\u2019s) or $25,000 (doctorate)<\/td><td>Closed Sept 17, 2026; next round expected Aug\u2013Sept 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#knight-hennessy-scholars\">Knight-Hennessy Scholars<\/a><\/td><td>Any Stanford graduate degree<\/td><td>Up to 3 years of funding<\/td><td>Closed Oct 6, 2026; next expected early Oct 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#humphrey-fellowship\">Humphrey Fellowship<\/a><\/td><td>Non-degree (professionals)<\/td><td>Fully funded (non-degree)<\/td><td>Closed (country deadlines Jun\u2013Aug 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#east-west-center-fellowship\">East-West Center fellowship<\/a><\/td><td>Master\u2019s \/ PhD<\/td><td>Tuition and fees plus extra support<\/td><td>Dec 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#rotary-peace-fellowship\">Rotary Peace Fellowship<\/a><\/td><td>Master\u2019s<\/td><td>Fully funded<\/td><td>2027\u201328 closed; next reportedly May 15, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#mastercard-foundation-scholars-berkeley\">Mastercard Foundation Scholars (Berkeley)<\/a><\/td><td>Master\u2019s<\/td><td>Full cost of study<\/td><td>Varies by Berkeley program (first round only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#harvard-griffin-gsas-phd-funding\">Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD funding<\/a><\/td><td>PhD<\/td><td>Tuition, insurance and stipend for 5+ years<\/td><td>Varies by PhD program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#american-university-egl-scholarship\">American University EGL Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Full (2 awards) or partial up to $40,000\/yr<\/td><td>Jan 15, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#wien-international-scholarship-brandeis\">Wien International Scholarship (Brandeis)<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Merit and need-sensitive aid<\/td><td>Brandeis admission deadline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#clark-presidential-scholarship\">Clark Presidential Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Full tuition, room and board<\/td><td>Nov 1, 2026 \/ Jan 15, 2027 plus essays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#clark-global-scholars\">Clark Global Scholars<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>$15,000\u2013$25,000 per year<\/td><td>Nov 1, 2026 \/ Jan 15, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#emory-scholar-programs\">Emory Scholar Programs<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Partial to full tuition<\/td><td>Nov 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#illinois-wesleyan\">Illinois Wesleyan<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>$15,000\u2013$38,000 per year; 2 full-tuition awards<\/td><td>Mar 15, 2027 (preferred)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#concordia-college\">Concordia College<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>$12,000\u2013$18,000 per year; some 50%+ awards<\/td><td>With admission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#dartmouth-college\">Dartmouth College<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>100% of demonstrated need<\/td><td>ED \/ RD (early January)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#amherst-college\">Amherst College<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>100% of demonstrated need<\/td><td>RD (typically Jan 1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#wesleyan-freeman-asian-scholarship\">Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Full cost of attendance<\/td><td>Jan 1, 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#university-of-oregon-icsp\">University of Oregon ICSP<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate and graduate<\/td><td>About half of tuition<\/td><td>Jan 15, 2027 (admission); ICSP mid-Feb (confirm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#boston-university-presidential-scholarship\">Boston University Presidential Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Half tuition<\/td><td>Dec 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#university-of-miami-stamps-scholarship\">University of Miami Stamps Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Full cost of attendance<\/td><td>Nov 1, 2026 (confirm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#berea-college\">Berea College<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate<\/td><td>Tuition-free; first-year room and board covered<\/td><td>Nov 30, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#mpower-global-citizen-scholarship\">MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate and graduate<\/td><td>$1,000\u2013$8,000<\/td><td>Dec 31, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate and postgraduate scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fulbright-foreign-student-program\">1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A U.S. Department of State program for master\u2019s and PhD study and research at U.S. institutions. Applications are handled by the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country, so the rules differ by country. Roughly 4,000 foreign students receive awards each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Varies by country. Most programs require a bachelor\u2019s degree equivalent, English proficiency and residence in your home country during selection. Check your country\u2019s Fulbright page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Typically tuition, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance. Some country programs also list settling-in, book and baggage allowances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Varies by country. For the 2027\u201328 award year most national deadlines have already passed (examples: Philippines April 30, 2026; Lebanon May 4, 2026; Bosnia and Herzegovina August 6, 2026). Applications for 2028\u201329 usually open in early 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foreign.fulbrightonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aauw-international-fellowships\">2. AAUW International Fellowships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Fellowships from the American Association of University Women for women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For 2027\u201328 the program is limited to STEM master\u2019s degrees and academic or professional doctorates. Separate postdoctoral fellowships exist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Women who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents, admitted to or enrolled in an eligible full-time STEM program at an accredited U.S. institution. Past AAUW international fellows cannot reapply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: A one-time stipend paid to the fellow: $20,000 for a master\u2019s degree and $25,000 for a doctorate (2027\u201328 amounts). It does not cover full costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: The 2027\u201328 round closed on September 17, 2026, and decisions are due in March 2027. The next round is expected to open around mid-August 2027, but AAUW has not confirmed dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aauw.org\/resources\/programs\/fellowships-grants\/aauw-international-fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"knight-hennessy-scholars\">3. Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A multidisciplinary leadership program that funds graduate study at Stanford in any field, including law, business and medicine. Applicants submit two separate applications: one to Knight-Hennessy and one to their Stanford degree program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Open to citizens of all countries. For the 2027 cohort, applicants must have earned a bachelor\u2019s degree (or equivalent) in January 2020 or later and must apply to a full-time Stanford graduate program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Funding for up to three years of graduate study, depending on degree length, plus leadership programming. Summer research funding is available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: The deadline for the 2027 cohort was October 6, 2026 (1:00 p.m. Pacific), and the Stanford program application was due by December 1, 2026 at the latest. The next cohort\u2019s deadline is expected in early October 2027; check the official dates page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knight-hennessy.stanford.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"humphrey-fellowship\">4. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A ten-month, non-degree fellowship for mid-career professionals with leadership potential and a commitment to public service. Fellows take non-degree academic work and do professional activities at a U.S. host university that they cannot choose. It is not a degree scholarship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Mid-career professionals from eligible countries, usually with several years of professional experience. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are not eligible, and the program does not fund dependents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Fully funded, including program costs, a living allowance, travel and health insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Deadlines are set by country. For the 2027\u201328 program they fell between late June and August 2026, so the round is closed. Awards are announced in spring 2027. Check your local Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy for the next call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humphreyfellowship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"east-west-center-fellowship\">5. East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship (University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A fellowship for master\u2019s and doctoral study at the University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa, combined with the East-West Center\u2019s residential community and leadership programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Citizens or permanent residents of eligible countries in Asia and the Pacific, plus the United States. You must also be admitted to a UH M\u0101noa graduate program and meet its English requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Covers general tuition and fees at UH M\u0101noa, with additional support under the fellowship\u2019s terms (such as health insurance). It does not automatically cover every cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Hawai\u2018i time) for both the East-West Center application and the UH M\u0101noa graduate application. Supporting documents are due January 10, 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastwestcenter.org\/education\/student-programs\/ewc-graduate-degree-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rotary-peace-fellowship\">6. Rotary Peace Fellowship (Duke\u2013UNC Rotary Peace Center)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Fully funded fellowships from The Rotary Foundation for people working in peace and development. The only master\u2019s option in the United States is the joint Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill center. Fellowships are not available for doctoral study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: A bachelor\u2019s degree, English proficiency and at least three years of relevant full-time experience. Master\u2019s fellows cannot study at a Rotary Peace Center in their own country. Active Rotary members and employees of Rotary entities are excluded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Full funding for the master\u2019s program (the Duke\u2013UNC program runs 21 months), including tuition, fees, living costs, travel and a field experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: The 2027\u201328 round closed on May 15, 2026. Rotary says applications for 2028\u201329 will open online in February 2027, and a May 15, 2027 deadline has been reported. Confirm the date on Rotary\u2019s site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary.org\/en\/our-programs\/peace-fellowships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mastercard-foundation-scholars-berkeley\">7. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A scholarship program for academically talented students from Sub-Saharan Africa with financial need who want to return home as leaders. At Berkeley it now supports master\u2019s students only; it is not open to undergraduates or PhD students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Citizens of eligible Sub-Saharan African countries (refugees and stateless people may also qualify) who are admitted to an eligible Berkeley master\u2019s program. Dual citizens and permanent residents of the U.S., Canada, UK or EU are generally not eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: A comprehensive scholarship covering tuition, Berkeley fees, travel, visa and SEVIS fees, housing, food and living expenses, plus leadership programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: There is no single deadline. Apply to your Berkeley master\u2019s program first (if it has several rounds, only first-round applicants are considered), then the program invites eligible admits to apply. Berkeley says it will recruit scholars through fall 2028.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mcfscholarsprogram.berkeley.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harvard-griffin-gsas-phd-funding\">8. Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD Funding (Harvard University)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Harvard\u2019s Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences gives every admitted PhD student a funding package. It is not a separate scholarship, and you apply only by applying to a PhD program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Admission to a Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD program. Support continues while you remain enrolled and make satisfactory progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Tuition, health insurance fees and basic living expenses for at least five years, through a mix of grants, stipends, traineeships and academic appointments. Details differ by program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Deadlines are set by each PhD program, so check your program\u2019s page. Harvard\u2019s international-student policies have been the subject of legal and policy changes, so confirm current conditions with the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gsas.harvard.edu\/financial-support-phd-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate scholarships and need-based aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"american-university-egl-scholarship\">9. American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: American University\u2019s flagship scholarship for first-year international students who are committed to civic and social change in their home communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Applicants who will need a student visa, are still in secondary school and graduate by June of the entry year, and have not begun university study. AU lists a minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or top 10% of the class). English test scores must be sent directly by the testing agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: In its most recent published round, AU offered two full scholarships covering all billable expenses plus up to eight partial scholarships worth up to $40,000 per year. Non-finalists can still receive partial merit awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: January 15, 2027 for the Common Application and the EGL essays (fall 2027 entry). Finalists and winners are notified by April 1, 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/admissions\/international\/egls.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wien-international-scholarship-brandeis\">10. Wien International Scholarship Program (Brandeis University)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Brandeis\u2019s long-running merit scholarship for international undergraduates, awarded since 1958 to students with strong academics and community involvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International first-year applicants to Brandeis. There is no separate scholarship application; apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application, and submit your financial aid application before you are admitted (aid cannot be requested afterwards).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Brandeis describes its international scholarships as need-sensitive. Amounts depend on your profile and financial need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Same as your Brandeis admission application. Check Brandeis\u2019s admissions pages for the current dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandeis.edu\/sfs\/scholarships\/meritscholsintl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clark-presidential-scholarship\">11. Clark University Presidential Scholarship (LEEP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Clark\u2019s top merit award for first-year students, given to about five students a year whose academics and leadership place them at the top of the applicant pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: First-year applicants to Clark, including international students, who indicate interest on the Common Application or Coalition Application. A small group of finalists is interviewed. International students must still document the ability to cover costs not met by aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Full tuition plus on-campus room and board for four years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Clark\u2019s admission deadlines are November 1, 2026 (Early Decision\/Early Action) and January 15, 2027 (Regular Decision). The scholarship needs separate essays; confirm the essay deadline on Clark\u2019s site (historically February 1 for Regular Decision).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clark-global-scholars\">12. Clark University Global Scholars Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A renewable merit scholarship for international first-year students with leadership potential, with a funded summer internship or research opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: First-year (not transfer) applicants who have attended school overseas for at least four years; international citizens in U.S. schools are also considered. Check the Global Scholars box on the Common Application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: $15,000 to $25,000 per year for four years, renewable with good academic standing. Students with greater need may receive up to $5,000 more in need-based aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Clark\u2019s admission deadlines: November 1, 2026 (Early Decision\/Early Action) and January 15, 2027 (Regular Decision).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emory-scholar-programs\">13. Emory University Scholar Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Emory\u2019s merit scholarships for incoming first-year students, including the flagship Woodruff Scholars Program. International students are eligible regardless of citizenship, and there is no separate international application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Incoming first-year applicants who answer \u201cyes\u201d to the Scholar Programs question on the application and meet the early materials deadline. Finalists attend a campus visit program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Partial to full merit scholarships. The Woodruff Scholarship covers full tuition for eight semesters, renewable with continued academic excellence. \u201cFull\u201d does not necessarily include flights, insurance or personal costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: November 15, 2026 for Scholar Program materials (Early Decision I applicants should meet the November 1 admission deadline).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.emory.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/scholarships.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"illinois-wesleyan\">14. Illinois Wesleyan University International Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Automatic merit scholarships for international first-year students, plus two full-tuition President\u2019s Scholarships. IWU uses a need-sensitive process for international admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International first-year applicants with strong grades and entrance-exam results. Applying for admission automatically considers you for merit awards. Applicants must document the family funds required for an I-20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Merit awards of $15,000 to $38,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. The President\u2019s Scholarship covers full tuition. Additional need-based aid is possible if you submit the CSS Profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: The preferred international application deadline is March 15 (March 15, 2027 for fall 2027). The preferred CSS Profile date is March 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwu.edu\/international\/scholarships.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"concordia-college\">15. Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota) International Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Concordia gives automatic merit scholarships to admitted international students, plus a small number of larger awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International first-year or transfer students admitted to Concordia. The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship has a separate application that opens after admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: The International Excellence Scholarship was $12,000 to $18,000 per year for 2025\u201326, based on academic record. Two #YouAreWelcomeHere awards a year cover at least 50% of tuition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Awarded with admission; check Concordia\u2019s international admissions page for application dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordiacollege.edu\/admission\/international-students\/costs-and-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dartmouth-college\">16. Dartmouth College Financial Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Dartmouth is need-blind for all applicants, including international citizens (since the Class of 2026), and meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted undergraduates. All of its aid is need-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International students admitted to Dartmouth who apply for aid. If the CSS Profile fee is a serious hardship, submit the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Dartmouth Scholarships (grants, not loans) to meet full demonstrated need, including an allowance for travel to the U.S. Aid recipients have a student work expectation of about $1,500 a year after the first year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Follow Dartmouth\u2019s Early Decision and Regular Decision dates; the Regular Decision deadline falls in early January. Confirm exact dates on the admissions site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.dartmouth.edu\/apply-aid\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amherst-college\">17. Amherst College Financial Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Amherst is reported to be need-blind for international applicants and to meet 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students who apply for aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International students admitted to Amherst who apply for need-based aid and submit the required international aid forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: A need-based aid package that meets demonstrated need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Typically January 1 for Regular Decision. Confirm on Amherst\u2019s admission and financial aid pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amherst.edu\/offices\/financialaid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wesleyan-freeman-asian-scholarship\">18. Wesleyan University Freeman Asian Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A full scholarship for up to 11 students a year from specific Asian countries, based on academic strength and demonstrated financial need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Citizens or permanent residents of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam (not dual U.S. citizens or permanent residents). Applicants must apply for need-based aid, have demonstrated need, and not have previously enrolled full-time in college. Transfers are not eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: The full cost of attendance for four years (tuition, fees, room and board, supplies and travel), which Wesleyan values at more than $90,000 a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: January 1, 2027, the same as the Wesleyan application deadline. Eligible applicants are considered automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesleyan.edu\/admission\/afford-aid\/freeman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"university-of-oregon-icsp\">19. University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program (ICSP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: A renewable partial tuition waiver for new and continuing international students (undergraduate and graduate) who demonstrate financial need and merit and give cultural presentations in the community. Note that this is a University of Oregon program, not Oregon State University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International students admitted or admissible to the University of Oregon. Recipients complete 66 to 80 hours of cultural service per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: A tuition waiver worth roughly half of tuition, renewable until you finish a UO degree if you meet program requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: UO\u2019s priority admission and scholarship deadline is January 15, 2027. The separate ICSP application was due February 13 in the 2026 cycle, so expect a mid-February date and confirm with ISSS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/isss.uoregon.edu\/icsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boston-university-presidential-scholarship\">20. Boston University Presidential Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: BU\u2019s main merit award for first-year students, open to U.S. and international applicants. BU says international students are not eligible for need-based aid from the university, so merit awards are the main route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: First-year applicants with exceptional academic records and leadership outside the classroom. There is no separate application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Half of tuition each year, renewable for up to eight semesters with a 2.0 GPA. Older descriptions that list full tuition or a flat $25,000 are out of date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: December 1, 2026 for admission and scholarship consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/tuition-aid\/scholarships-financial-aid\/first-year-merit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"university-of-miami-stamps-scholarship\">21. University of Miami Stamps Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Miami\u2019s most valuable merit award, offered with the Stamps Foundation. Miami says all applicants are considered for merit scholarships regardless of citizenship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: First-year students who apply under Early Decision I or Early Action. Semi-finalists interview with the university in mid-January, and winners are announced in early March.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: A full-cost award that has included tuition, fees, housing, meals and an enrichment fund of about $12,000. Flights and personal spending are typically not included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Early Decision I \/ Early Action deadline, normally November 1 (November 1, 2026 for fall 2027). Confirm on Miami\u2019s admissions site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.miami.edu\/undergraduate\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/stamps-scholarship\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"berea-college\">22. Berea College Tuition Promise Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Berea charges no tuition to any admitted student. It admits students with strong academic promise and limited financial resources, and places for international students are limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: International first-year applicants with demonstrated financial need. The application doubles as the scholarship application, and an International Financial Questionnaire is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Full funding for tuition, room, board and fees for all international students in their first year. In later years tuition remains covered, and students are expected to save about $1,000 a year from summer work. All students hold a paid on-campus job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: The international application deadline for fall 2027 entry is November 30, 2026, according to current listings. Confirm on Berea\u2019s site; there are no extensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berea.edu\/give\/no-tuition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships not tied to a single university<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mpower-global-citizen-scholarship\">23. MPOWER Financing Global Citizen Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: An essay-based scholarship from MPOWER Financing for international, DACA and refugee students at schools MPOWER supports in the U.S. and Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Students accepted to or enrolled in a full-time degree program at an MPOWER-supported U.S. or Canadian school who are legally allowed to study there (for the U.S.: a valid study visa, DACA or permanent residency). The award is not renewable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Three awards: $8,000 for the winner, $2,000 for the first runner-up and $1,000 for the second runner-up. Funds can go toward tuition, books or living costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: December 31, 2026 for the current round, per Times Higher Education\u2019s June 2026 listing. Other sites show different dates, so confirm on MPOWER\u2019s page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpowerfinancing.com\/scholarships\/global-citizen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official information<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to improve your chances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Start early. Many university awards are decided at admission, so your application deadline is your scholarship deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for need-based aid at the same time as admission where required. Several schools do not allow aid requests after you are admitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look beyond the sticker amount. Check whether an award covers housing, meals, insurance and flights, or only tuition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to several programs. Combine highly competitive awards with universities that give automatic merit aid.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These scholarships give international students real routes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedz.net\/en\/blog\/blog\/2024\/05\/07\/10-affordable-colleges-in-the-us-for-2024-a-comprehensive-guide-to-high-quality-low-cost-higher-education\/\">pursue their academic goals in the United States<\/a>. Each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedz.net\/en\/blog\/blog\/2024\/05\/12\/study-abroad-an-overview-of-global-university-scholarships\/\">scholarship<\/a> has its own criteria, benefits and deadlines, so read each program carefully and apply accordingly. Always check the official scholarship page for the latest information. 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