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As an international student, you wont be eligible for funding intended specifically for US nationals. However, as US universities prioritize internationalization, the number ofinternational scholarships to study in the UShas grown. There are also some US universities that offerneed-blind admissionto international students.



Below is a selection ofUS scholarships for international students, some funded by the US government, some funded by private organizations and some funded by specific institutions. Good luck with your applications!



Government-funded US scholarships for international students



Fulbright Foreign Student Program Perhaps the most popular government-funded US scholarships for international students, Fulbright offers scholarships for graduate students, young professionals and artists to study in the US for one year or more. Open to international students in all fields excluding medicine.



Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program This is a non-degree scholarship program for international, experienced professionals wishing to undertake 10 months of academic study in the US. Although the funding doesnt support degree qualifications, students are able to study and develop their knowledge at academic institutions across the nation.



Non-governmental US scholarships for international students



#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship International scholarships aimed at all overseas students studying any subject at a participating college or university in the US (of which there are 57). You should submit an essay or video demonstrate your interest and initiative in promoting intercultural learning and exchange. (The deadline for Fall 2019 entry has passed, applications will open for the 2020 round in May 2019.)



Abbey Road Summer Scholarships Abbey Road are offering US scholarships worth US$1,000 for language and art students, as well as US$500 fellowships for summer enrichment at institutions within the states.



Civil Society Leadership Awards Fully-funded scholarships are available for students from eligible countries to study in the US or another host country at masters level.



David P. Shapiro Autism Scholarship A scholarship worth US$1,000 open to current or prospective students in the US diagnosed with autism.



Preply Scholarship- Three winners will receive an award of up to $2,000. Open to all students (domestic and international, and at any study level) aged between 16 and 35. To enter, you'll need to submit a 500-word essay related to online education, multilingualism, and professional development.



Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship Awarded twice a year to passionate international students wishing to study in the US. Worth US$1,000.



For Asian students:



East-West Center Scholarships and Fellowships Scholarships to study in the US within selected institutions, aimed at international students from the Asia-Pacific region.



Japan-United States Friendship Commission An initiative run by Japan and the US, this commission offers grant programs to Japanese students wishing to study in the US (and vice versa).



Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program Scholarships for 11 exceptional Asian students to study in the US atWesleyan Universityin Connecticut. Covers the full cost of tuition and student fees.



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