Top 5 Scholarships for International Students in the US!

Higher education in the United States might be expensive, but it is encouraged. Several alternatives are available to assist you in pursuing your academic goals. Scholarships are an essential resource for overseas students applying to top colleges in the United States. To help you identify the perfect scholarships, we've compiled a list of five noteworthy possibilities. 

These scholarships include those financed by the government, those backed by commercial entities, and those offered directly by specific colleges. Explore these options and begin your road to financial aid for your school! 

1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Eligibility Criteria
   

• Reside in the country of nomination at the time of application.
• At the time of the program start date, the candidate must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree and have a solid academic record.
• Demonstrate English proficiency with a recommended recent score of at least 550 (Paper-Based TOEFL), 79-80 (Internet-Based TOEFL - IBT), or 6.5 (Overall Score International English Language Testing System - IELTS). Test scores should be submitted to IIE by indicating the institutional code 2326 on the test day.
• Not holding U.S. citizenship means dual citizens are ineligible.
• Additional eligibility requirements may vary by country of citizenship. Please check the Fulbright Program website for specific details.
  
  

2.  Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Eligibility Criteria

• Be a citizen of an eligible country.
• Hold an undergraduate degree.
• Have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and a record of public service in the community.
• I need more experience in the United States.
• Show proficiency in English.
  
  

3. Harvard University Scholarships: Eligibility Criteria

• The university calculates the financial aid award based on the parents' contribution, student employment, and external awards.
  
• The remaining financial need is covered by grant-based scholarship funds that do not require repayment. These scholarships are sourced from Harvard's endowment, alumni contributions, general tuition revenues, and federal and state grants.
  
  

4. Rotary Peace Fellowships: Eligibility Criteria
   

• Proficient in English.
• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace through professional, academic, or community service achievements.
• Exhibit leadership potential.
• Have at least three years of relevant experience in peace or development work.
• Have a minimum gap of three years between the completion of the most recent academic degree and the intended start date of the fellowship. Current students in undergraduate or graduate programs are ineligible.
  
  

5. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships: Eligibility Criteria
   

• Must have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks.
• By the application deadline, applicants must have at least three years of full-time professional work experience relevant to the proposed field of study.
• Should demonstrate experience in leadership and community service.
• Must have yet to have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program.
• If employed, the employer must obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNMasters Employer's Endorsement Form and confirm that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.