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International College Scholarships

International studies can be very difficult since they are extremely costly, and many foreign college students will never have the opportunity to study on an international level. However, for those who can earn an international scholarship, it can definitely be a rewarding experience. The first thing to do is to contact the international student advisor at the US college or university to which you have been accepted and request information on the program and possible student aid.

Be sure to have your education and the financing of it and your stay in the United States planned prior to leaving your home country, as many institutes of higher learning, as well as US consulates require proof of funding for the entire planned period of study. Several sources may be tapped to find international scholarships for students with a variety of qualifications.

The American Association of Women will award a one-year scholarship for women wishing to study in the US who are not citizens, and the American Research Center in Egypt provides fellowship opportunities for Egyptian citizens enrolled in a doctorate program in an American college. The Fulbright Foundation offers scholarships for attendance at an American institute of higher learning to individuals in several foreign countries; students may apply through the Fulbright Program Office in their home country.

Rotary International offers a number of international scholarships, including the Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships (one year of study), Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships (for two-year degree programs), and Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships (for three to six months of intensive language study that covers the cost of transportation, language training, and living arrangements).

List of International Scholarships

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.