The United States represents the proverbial land of opportunity.
Thousands of people travel there every year, either to study or work, seeking to improve their lives.
(Or they just go to take cool selfies)
This vast pool of opportunities features a background of history, culture, and of course, education
Cities like Boston, Washington, and many others, offer international students the chance to
experience all this through scholarships that provide access to courses and tuition in some
of America's most prestigious institutions.
These scholarships, while similar, have their own quirks and subtle differences, so they
can be a little confusing at times, particularly for students whose first language is not English.
Hey guys, this is Corrie from Essaypro.com, and today we're going to talk about some of
the scholarships that American educational institutions offer to international students.
We'll first give you a short introduction about what scholarships are, what they're
for and what they offer, and then discuss and compare a few
to help you decide which one is best for you.
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Scholarships vs. grants
Generally speaking, a scholarship is defined as a grant or payment given to cover most,
or all of a student's tuition fee.
Scholarships are either typically granted based on merit, either academic or any other qualifiable sort
In the United States, however, the term 'scholarship' means something slightly different, and this
is one of the reasons why this video will be particularly useful for you.
Unlike most other countries, the education system in the United States features a nationwide
framework to determine a prospective student's financial requirements, which leads to the
issue of grants.
Grants are issued to the students (both foreign and domestic) purely based on financial need,
and while grants are available for international students as well, they are awarded only to best and
most promising students, often in highly specialized and/or niche fields of research.
By the way, check out our video on Research Proposals for a more comprehensive view on
accessing educational institutions
Scholarships, on the other hand, are educational funds which the student must qualify for in
one way or another.
Scholarships usually reflect and promote the values and ethos of the donor or benefactor.
Remember, scholarships often are funded by the government, but can also be funded by
corporations, foundations, or any other private institution.
So for example, if you wish to access a scholarship offered by an architectural foundation, you
might have to send samples of your design work, and if you're applying for a math student
scholarship, you will probably be required to do well in your exam scores.
These are just two examples, but I think you get the idea.
To sum up, scholarships in the United States are funds that you must qualify for on merits,
or some other prior distinction.
And very importantly, scholarship money does not need to be repaid.
Scholarships for international students: Five of the best
Choosing a scholarship is not a decision to be taken lightly.
Your choice will determine your life for some time, with all that this involves
The location, the subject matter, the environment that you will find yourself in, and much more
Because of this, Essaypro.com strongly recommends that you think very carefully about what is it
that you want to do, and consider the implications of moving to the United States to study and
live for a long time
Our advice only goes so far
At the end of the day, you, the person watching this video, will be the one going through
the experience, if you are successful in obtaining the scholarship of your choice.
Yeah, we honestly believe in you and think that if you are searching for materials on
this topic and watching related videos - you’re already halfway to success
Essaypro.com is unbiased towards any of these scholarships or institutions.
We present them to you as information only, and in no particular order or ranking.
We recommend that you conduct your own thorough research, not only about the scholarships
themselves, but also about all the issues explained above.
So without further ado, here's the info you want to hear
Each scholarship includes a brief overview, the institution's location (this will help
you gauge the overall cost of living in the long run), who is it offered to, and what
the scholarship offers and does not offer
And remember, always check the institution's official website for up to date information
Here we go:
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Overview
The American University Emerging Global Leader (AUEGL) Scholarship promotes educational
access and opportunity, while enhancing international diversity, offering what AU is best known
for: Academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement.
The AUEGL is dedicated to positive civic and social change, striving to improve under-resourced
and under-served communities in their home country.
The AUEGL scholarship is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study,
based on continued satisfactory academic performance.
Located in Washington
The Capitals, Wizards, The White House, you know.
Who is the AUEGL offered to
One F-1 or J1 visa student to study in the United States.
What the AUEGL covers
All billable AU expenses. Full tuition, room, board, everything)
What the AUEGL does not cover
The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance,
books, airline tickets, and miscellaneous expenses.
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Clark University Presidential LEEP Scholarship
Clark University offers a range of merit- and achievement-based scholarships, and while
every applicant will be considered, Clark University will focus on those students whose
academic achievement and personal qualities show a history of high performance.
Located in
Worcester, Massachusetts
Who is the LEEP scholarship offered to
Approximately five students each year.
What the LEEP scholarship covers
Full tuition, on-campus room and board for the entire duration of the course (four years),
regardless of a family’s financial need.
The student must maintain the scholarship's continuation requirements throughout the entire
period to keep receiving scholarship funds.
What the LEEP scholarship does not cover
Airline tickets, and miscellaneous expenses.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) was originally designed to provide
Latin American women with equal opportunities for graduate and postgraduate study in the
United States, first offering its first fellowship in 1917.
The program now includes women from around the world, and International Fellowships have
been awarded to more than 3,600 women from over 150 nations.
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United
States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
Located in Washington
Who is the AAUW International Fellowship offered to
Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the country
Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by November 2019
What the AAUW International Fellowship covers
Master’s/first professional degree: $18,000 Doctoral: $20,000
Postdoctoral: $30,000
What the AAUW International Fellowship does not cover
Purchase of equipment, Indirect costs, research assistants, previous expenditures, deficits,
or repayment of loans, Publication costs, Institutional (overhead) costs, Tuition for
dependent’s education, Grants-in-aid for less than a full academic year or travel grants,
Travel to or from a fellow’s home country, Travel to or from the fellow’s research
location, if abroad (does not apply to fellows who are GWI members with AAUW approval to
study or research in a country other than their own)
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Knight - Hennessy Scholars program
Overview
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is an international graduate-level scholarship program for study at
at Stanford University.
This program develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges
through collaboration and innovation.
Every year, up to 100 international students will receive full funding to pursue any graduate
degree at Stanford including the DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and Ph.D. programs,
as well as joint- and dual-degrees.
Located in Stanford, California
Who is the Knight - Hennessy Scholars program offered to you may ask
Up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world
(except Atlantis, we haven’t rediscovered it yet)
What the Knight - Hennessy Scholars program offers
A fellowship applied directly to cover tuition (commensurate with the standard departmental
level of enrollment) and associated fees
A stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies,
instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses)
A travel stipend intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford.
Additional funding for extra academic activities might be offered.
What the Knight - Hennessy Scholars program does not offer
Costs that Stanford pays for its students, - such as subscriptions or lab equipment.
Fulbright foreign scholarship
Here is the overview
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables international graduate students, young professionals,
and artists to study and conduct research in the United States.
This program operates in over 160 countries worldwide, and it is administered by binational
Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies.
All applications are processed by these offices.
Eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country, and the program may or
not be available in your own country.
Visit the Fulbright Program official website for full details.
If your country is not listed there, you are unfortunately not eligible to apply.
Location
Multiple locations (and you thought there would be a lot of text, right?)
the only blocks of text you will see will be the essay we wrote for you!)
Who is the Fulbright foreign scholarship program offered to
Approximately 4,000 foreign students each year.
Not 4,001 or 3,999, but 4,000
That’s what the script says, and we are sticking to it!
What the Fulbright foreign scholarship program offers
A monetary award to support travel, living and related expenses in the U.S.
Tuition and fees for four courses in the U.S. Accident and emergency insurance
J-1 visa administration Cultural / orientation programming.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship (FLTAs) are required to attend a pre-departure
orientation in Ireland and a U.S.-based orientation during the summer of 2018
FLTAs are also required to attend a mid-year enrichment conference in the U.S.
Awardees MUST comply with THE TWO-YEAR HOME-COUNTRY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
associated with the J-1 visa
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