Hey everyone,
I know the admissions process can be overwhelming, so I’ve put together a list of
full-tuition, full-ride, and partial merit scholarships that U.S. universities offer to
international students. Feel free to share it with your friends so they can benefit too.
If you have any additional insights or need help navigating this, DM me.
Washington University at St. Louis (WUSTL)
● Scholarship: Danforth Scholars
● For: International and domestic students
● Amount: Full tuition or half tuition
Cornell University
● Scholarship: TATA Scholarship
● For: Indian students
● Amount: Full tuition
University of North Texas
● Scholarship: UNT Excellence Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Up to $10,000 + Out-of-State Waiver
Texas State University
● Scholarship 1: Freshman assured scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: $48,000 across 4 years
University of Southern Mississippi
● Scholarship: Freshman Scholarships
● Full rides available
Western Carolina University
● Scholarship: Funding Your Study Abroad
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
● Scholarship: International Scholarships
Georgia State University
● Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Full tuition
Florida State University (FSU)
● Scholarships
Mississippi State University
● Freshman Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship
○ Amount: $20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year
● Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship
○ Amount: Up to $100,000 over four years, $25,000 per year
Carleton College
● Scholarship: Starr Scholarship Program (Asians only)
● Amount: Full ride
University of Miami
● Scholarship: Premier Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Partial Tuition
Washington and Lee University
● Scholarship: Johnson Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Full Tuition
American University
● Scholarship: Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Full tuition and board
Brandeis University
● Scholarship: Brandeis-Canada Endowed Scholarship
○ Amount: Need-based scholarship for Canadian residents
● Provost, Dean, Presidential or Justice Brandeis Scholarship
○ Amount: $5,000 to $24,000 annually
Berea College
● Scholarship: Berea College Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: 100% funding for first year
Clark University
● Scholarship: Global Scholars Program
● For: International students
● Amount: $15,000 to $25,000 per year
University of Dayton
● Scholarship: International Merit Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: Up to $105,390 over four years
University of Oregon
● Scholarship 1: ICSP Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: $9,000 to $35,000 per year
● For others check here: University of Oregon Scholarships
Illinois Wesleyan University
● Scholarship: International Merit Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: $16,000 to $30,000 per year
Wesleyan University
● Scholarship: Freeman Asian Scholars Program
● For: Asian students
● Amount: Full Tuition, Room, and Board
New York University
● Scholarship: Wagner Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: Partial to Full Tuition
University of Minnesota
● Scholarship: Global Excellence Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Up to $25,000 per year
University of Kansas
● Scholarship: International Merit Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: $3,000 to $12,000 per year
St. Lawrence University
● Scholarship: International Student Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: Varies based on need and merit
Michigan State University
● Scholarship 1: Global Spartan Leadership Program
● For: International students
● Amount: $8,000 + $1,000 essay prize
● Scholarship 2: International Merit Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: $1,000 to $25,000 per year
University of Iowa
● Scholarship: International Distinction in Education Award (IDEA)
● For: International students
● Amount: $500 to $10,000 per year
Boston University
● Scholarship 1: Trustee Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Full Tuition + Fees
● Scholarship 2: Presidential Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: $25,000 per year
University of California, Berkeley
● Scholarship: International Scholar Program
● For: International students
● Amount: Up to $10,000 per year
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
● Scholarship: UCLA International Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: $5,000 to $20,000 per year
University of Southern California (USC)
● Scholarship: Mork Family Scholarship and Trustee Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Up to $40,000 per year
University of Washington, Seattle
● Scholarship: International Student Scholarships
● For: International students
● Amount: $2,000 to $10,000 per year
Boston College
● Scholarship: Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program
● For: International students
● Amount: Full tuition + sponsored summer program
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Tulane University
● Scholarship: A number of them are offered
● → Tulane Merit Scholarships
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American University
● Scholarship: AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Full ride
Arcadia University
● Scholarship: Different scholarships
● → Arcadia Financial Aid
Catholic University of America
● Scholarship: Catholic University Scholarships
Fordham University
● Scholarship: Presidential and Semifinalist Scholarships
● For: National Merit Scholars (International students)
● Amount: Full Tuition
Grinnell College
● Scholarship: International Merit-Based Scholarships
● For: International students
Wheaton College
● Scholarship: Aequitas Fellows Program
● Amount: Full tuition (8 semesters)
● Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
○ Amount: $20,000 ($80,000 over four years)
○ Amount: $15,000 ($60,000 over four years)
○ Amount: $12,000 ($48,000 over four years)
Vanderbilt University
● Scholarship: Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
● For: International students
● Amount: Full ride
University of San Diego
● Scholarship: Alcala, Trustee, and Presidential Scholarship
● Amount: $18,000 to $28,000
Lycoming College
● Scholarship: Merit Awards
● Amount: $25,000 - $36,000
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U Miami
● Scholarship: Stamps Scholarship
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Brigham Young University
● Scholarship: Russell M. Nelson Scholarship
● → Brigham Young University Financial Aid
University of Richmond
● Scholarship: A number of scholarships are available including full rides
● → University of Richmond Scholarships
St. Mary's University
● Scholarship: St. Mary's Scholarships
Stetson University
● Scholarship: Stetson Scholarships
Babson College
● Scholarship: Babson College Financial Aid
NC Promise Tuition Plan
● Universities: Elizabeth City State University, Western Carolina
University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and Fayetteville
State University
● → NC Promise