Scholarships and financial assistance for studying in the United States
We do not normally offer scholarships to universities in the USA. However, students enrolling on the Foundation Program at Dean College in September 2010 get a $4,000 scholarship towards their degree. Also, our all-inclusive price already includes a significant international student discount which we extend to all our applicants. We cannot offer any further discounts.
If you need a scholarship to afford to study at a US university, organizations in your own country can be good sources. There is very little financial assistance available from US sources for international students.
Affording university
More than two-thirds of international students who study at US universities use their own resources and the resources of their family to pay for their education, according to the Association of International Educators. But some students cannot afford the tuition and require financial aid.
There are many sources of funding to look at if you need help paying for university. However, be aware that there is a lot of competition for international student scholarships. Attaining high grades is a very important factor. There is more aid available for graduate and research students, than for undergraduate study.
Seeking assistance in your home country
The government in your home country may have financial aid available. There may also be businesses, foundations, and religious organizations in your home country that might have funds available to help pay for your US education.
We've helped students secure a place at US universities who have been successful at getting financial assistance from the governments of several countries, including:
- Chile
- Kazakhstan (Bolashak Presidential Fellows Program)
- Saudi Arabia (King Abdullah Scholarships Program) - 10 of the universities we work with are on the MOHE-approved list
- Spain (Talentia Scholarships for graduates from Andalucía)
- United Arab Emirates
We encourage you to contact your country's Ministry of Education or other relevant government agency to inquire about international study scholarships or financial aid. The nearest educational advising center may be able to assist you in finding sources of financial support within your own country. At the US Department of State's education website you can search by region for US-sponsored educational Advising Centers.
Other sources of funding
Some of the following resources may be useful in finding scholarships or financial aid for studying at US universities:
- American Councils for International Education provides student grants and fellowships to international students from Asia, Russia and Eurasia, such as the AMZ Renaissance Foundation Afghanistan Undergraduate Fellowship Program.
- AMIDEAST provides grants for international students from the Middle East and North Africa.
- The Foundation Center is an online resource devoted to foundations that fund individuals.
- The International Education Financial Aid Page features a searchable list of grants, scholarships and loan programs for international students.
- InternationalScholarships.com is an online financial aid resource for international students wishing to study in a foreign country.
- King Faisal Foundation has an international student scholarship program for Muslim students to undertake postgraduate studies at any USA university.
- Mongolian Society, Inc provides scholarships for students of Mongolian heritage to pursue studies in the US.
- Soros Foundations Network offers international student scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Many are restricted to students from specific countries.
- Fulbright Program provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake Master's study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
- AAUW International Fellowships (for female graduate students).
- The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program offers fellowships for postgraduate international students from Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam.
