Scholarships for International Students

Most scholarships and awards available for study in the United States
are primarily for US citizens. However, there are still some opportunities
for international students. As an international student, you should focus
your search on universities and colleges that are actively seeking
students such as yourself. Many of these institutions offer scholarships
to international students as part of their efforts to attract a diverse range
of individuals to their campus. In addition to opportunities with specific
college and universities, there are various contests and awards that may
also be available to you because they are open to all individuals and are
not restricted to US citizens.

Use the following list of awards and resources to help you with your
search for financial aid to study in the United States. Please contact each
organization to confirm deadlines and eligibility criteria. Under no
circumstances should you use this listing as the sole resource for your
scholarship search. There may be other scholarships available to you
based on your background and specific interests. The provision of the
following short list of scholarships is meant only to give you a jump-start
on your scholarship search. Read the chapters, “Research: Discovering
Hidden Treasures” and “Scholarships for International Students & Study
Abroad Funding for U. S. Students” in Winning Scholarships for College
for more on scholarship search strategies. The appendix of Winning
Scholarships for College also highlights scholarships and awards for
international students using special icons. In addition, don’t forget to use
the free web based scholarship search engines listed in Free
Scholarship Searches. You may find additional opportunities with some
or all of them.

To get information about the scholarships and awards listed below, visit
the linked web sites or refer to the Appendix of Winning Scholarships for
College for more information.

Scholarship/Award	Scholarship Amount	Deadline	Administrtor/Sponsor
All USA College Academic Team	$2500	Late November	USA Today
Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships	up to $26,000	Varies. Based on local Rotary Club.	The Rotary Foundation
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships	$13,000	Varies. Based on local Rotary Club.	The Rotary Foundation
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships	up to $12,000 or $19,000 depending upon length of stay	Varies. Based on local Rotary Club.	The Rotary Foundation
American Association of University Women International Fellowships	Up to $30,000 depending upon type of fellowship	December 1	American Association of University Women
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans	Varies	November 1	Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans