Undergraduate scholarship for international students in U.S.A

Almost all the universities in USA has undergraduate scholarships for international students, some are fully funded while some are not. In this article we shall be discussing the different type of undergraduate scholarships  for international students in USA, requirements and eligibility.

Why U.S.A as an Undergraduate?

U.S.A being the strongest economy in the world, and the world’s leading advocate for gender and racial equality offers the following advantages to international undergraduate students:

• Flexible Educational System

Universities in USA offer one have myriad of course and programs to choose from as an undergraduate. You can choose not only the course but the structure too. Undergraduate in most universities in USA have the liberty to choose many courses before they declare their majors at the end of second year. This gives you the opportunity to explore courses of interest, find courses you love and good at.

• Being sought after by Employers

Having the best universities in the world, with a very robust educational system, that gives students opportunities to have hands on experience while schooling places graduates from American universities top of employers list.

• Academic Excellence

USA has one of the finest Universities in the world who have  consistently top world University ranking. USA has the best educational system in the world, with schools with high education standard. The QS World Ranking 2019. 33 of the first 100 universities are from US. Also 7 American universities are in the top 10 list of best universities according to Times Higher Education Ranking . Studying in USA you are sure of having the best education there is in the world.

• Affordable cost of Attendance

US Universities has one the lowest cost of attendance in the world. With over 600 higher institutions in US, one has a lot options to choose from that meets your budget if you are not able to get a fully funded scholarship. In some schools the cost of attendance yearly is as low as #10000-$15000.

Cost of living is quite low in states in USA, with some state going as low as #300-#400.

•  Excellent Educational Support

Having a good understanding of the struggles of international students, universities have educational support system that organizes orientations, support, trainings and workshops to help international students adjust to the new way of life. Whether it is social or academic concerns, there’s always a staff to assist you.

• Vibrant and lively campuses

University campuses in USA are know to have an interesting vibrant life that resonates with the American culture,. Embrace it, open yourself up to new ideas and you are in for an exciting experience.

• Cultural Diversity

USA being a melting point of different race, culture and people of different origin, as an undergraduate in an American University you are sure to have a taste of different culture, study and interact with students of all race and origin. Also, you are sure to share hotel and lodge with students from another country with a different culture. This will serve you well as recent studies shows employers and more likely to employ students that have experience different cultures and ideas, as they can work with people of any race or culture.

• Scholarships

USA has one the highest scholarship programs in the world. Universities in USA understand that scholarship is a major part of a student’s life, hence there are numerous scholarships in USA, some covers full tuition, some part or grants, while some covers living expenses only. Students could request for it, while some are on merit base on academic performance.

• Recognizable Degree

USA having the best educational system in the world with her universities raking top in world rankings, her degree is recognizable in any part of the world. So you don’t have to worry if your degree will be recognize outside the US.

• Post study work opportunities

Unlike Canada, Australia and most countries, USA does not offer post work permit. However, students can work under OPT (Optional Practical Training) and CPT (Curricular Practical Training).

If your discipline is a STEM-designated one, you can work for additional 2 years after you graduate. Please note that regardless of your major, you can work for one year under OPT.

Under  OPT &CPT, students are entitled to work full time which build their resumé, while also helping them earn. This gives students the much needed  hand-on experience.

Scholarship types, Eligibility and Requirements

• Frostburg State University scholarship

Level: Undergraduate

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirements: Approval from Center for International Education and enrolled at FSU

Scholarship type: Not fully funded

Sponsors: FSU Financial Aid

Frostburg State University permit International Students to apply for Harold R. Rowe International Student Scholarships. The scholarship covers Undergraduate at Frostburg State University in all Subjects taught at Frostburg State University.

• East Illinois University scholarship

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirements: Be accepted as a full-time, degree-seeking student at EIU, have a proven track record of academic success

Scholarship type: Not fully funded

Sponsors: EIU

International Students can apply for the Eastern Illinois University LCBAS and Applied Sciences International Merit Awards. The scholarship covers Undergraduate  programs at Eastern Illinois University in the subject of applied science.

• Yale University scholarship

Scholarships for International Students in USA

Level: Undergraduate

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement:  IELTS score of 7,  personality test score of 70 or above.

Scholarship type:  Fully funded

Sponsors: Yale university

• University of Memphis

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: Good academic record

Scholarship type: Fully funded

Sponsors: University of Memphis

The scholarship amounts vary and it covers the cost difference between international and domestic tuition rates for non-Tennessee residents.

• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Calfornia

Level: Masters and Undergraduate

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: Citizen of Sub-Saharan African country/ good academic career

Scholarship type: Fully funded (for Africans)

Sponsors: MasterCard Foundation & University of California

• American University Scholarship

Level:: Undergraduate, Graduate

Eligible Nationalities:

Requirement: Decent academic career with great communication skills

Scholarship type: Partially funded

Sponsors: US government

American University is a public university in the US. It offers international students scholarships per academic year, merit scholarships range from $ 6,000 to $ 25,000.

• Amherst College Scholarship

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: High IELTs score and TOEFL score.

Scholarship type: Partially funded

Sponsors: Saint Andrew’s Society of The State of New York.

• Google Lime Scholarship

Level: Graduate and Masters

Eligible Nationalities: India and other countries

Requirement: Outstanding academic record. Available for technical fields.

Scholarship type: Partially funded

Sponsor: Google

Google’s scholarships is designed to assist students with disabilities in pursue their academic goals in IT. The scholarship ranges between $ 5,000 and $10,000.

• Zawadi African Fund Program

Level: Bachelors

Eligible Nationalities: African Females

Requirement: For African females who have A or A- in KCSE exams.

Scholarship type: Fully funded

Sponsor: Zawadi Africa fund program

Zawadi Africa fund was established in 2002 to provide scholarships to brilliant African females seeking higher education in the United States. Coca-Cola, Google, Microsoft, DHFL are scholarship’s partners.

• The Campbell Foundation Scholarship Program

Lexel: Bachelors, Masters

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: GPA of 3.0

Scholarship type: Fully funded

Sponsor: Campbell & Company

The Campbell Foundation Fellowship is a two-year compensated program for professionals to receive hands-on experience in the field of environmental science.

• Colby-Swayer College Scholarship for International Students

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: High TOEFL, IELTS score

Scholarship type: Partially funded

Sponsor: Colby-Sawyer Financial Aid

One of the top  international student scholarships in the United States. The annual scholarships range from $20,000 to $26,000.

• East Tennessee State University Scholarship for International Students

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship type: Partially funded

Sponsor: ESTU

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) gives merit-based scholarships to new out-of-state students, including international students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in art. ESTU scholarships range between $5000-$13000.

• American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All except US

Requirement: GPA 3.8 minimum

Scholarship type: Partially funded

Sponsor: US government

The AU EGL scholarship covers tuition, housing and board. Other expenses, like airline tickets, books, and  health insurance are not covered.

• International Merit Scholarship at Iowa State University

Level: Undergraduates

Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities

Requirement: GPA of 3.5

Scholarship type: partially funded

Sponsor: IOWA state university

• Radford University Scholarship

Level: Undergraduate Freshman

Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities   

Requirement: outstanding academic record

Scholarship type: Fully funded

Sponsors: International Education Financial aid.

• The University of Utah LGBTQ Resource Center Scholarship

Level: Undergraduate

Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities

Requirement: GPA of 3.0 minimum

Scholarship type: partially funded

Sponsors: LGBTQ Resource Center

• Marconi International University Scholarships

Level: Undergraduate

Eligible Nationalities: Asia, Middle East and Africa

Requirement: Outstanding academic record and must be from the countries listed above

Scholarship type: partially funded

Sponsors: Marcroni international university

Summary

There are many scholarship programs for international undergraduate seeking scholarship into higher institutions in USA. Most are fully funded, while others are partially funded. Since there many scholarship opportunities in USA the major requirement needed by most  schools and institutions that offer these scholarships is stellar academic record.