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College Scholarships for "International Students"

This web page was updated January 2025.

We have seen the demand for information about "international scholarships." We have received requests at our website for this type of information. Although, we are NOT experts on financial aid, we have come across some information that may be of help to students from outside the United States that are looking for scholarships to attend college in the United States. Also, we have seen scholarships that may help American students be able to study abroad.

Although there are scholarship search services and listings of scholarships for international students, one source for scholarships for international students is the college or university that the student wants to attend. Many colleges have special funds to encourage students from abroad to study at their university. Please contact the university of your choice in order to see what kind of financial aid that is available for you.

We need to remind you to PLEASE watch out for SCAMS. We do NOT endorse any of the following resources, but there are a number of listings of scholarships that may be able to help, BUT you need to be careful of what is being offered.  


 

PLEASE NOTE: BE CAREFUL:

We decided to write the following statement about being careful on applying for scholarships that MAY no longer be available. From our experience of trying to list scholarships that are currently available, we have found that many scholarships stay on the World Wide Web, although the organizations that at one time funded the scholarships, NO LONGER fund the scholarship. We have found that all the information is on the organization's web page, BUT, the date for applying for that scholarship may be a couple years old. Our best advice is that IF a scholarship is listed on a web page AND the date of application is more than a year old, then it is VERY PROBABLE that the scholarship is NOT AVAILABLE. Our best advice is that if you are interested in a scholarship that has older information, then PLEASE TRY TO CONTACT them to see IF the scholarship is currently being offered. Definitely, a number of organizations may delay funding a scholarship for a year or two. However, there are many scholarships that are found on web pages that have been there for years that have NOT been funded for years.

 

International Scholarship Search Engines: 

International Scholarships.com: "The International Scholarship Search is the premier financial aid, college scholarship and international scholarship resource for students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grant."

The International Education Financial Aid website, IEFA.org, "is the premier internet resource listing financial aid information for students who wish to study in a foreign country. Here, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs and other information to assist students in their quest to study abroad. Our mission is to "promote international education worldwide through the development and publication of the most comprehWensive database of International Education Financial Aid information available on the Internet."

International Student & Study Abroad Scholarship Search: "It is our goal to provide you, the international student, with the best study abroad and international student scholarship search online. Find college scholarship programs by country, field of study or university name. Programs available include the Fulbright Scholarship, Rotary Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Merit Scholarships, College Loans and much more. Awards are available to international student and US study abroad students anywhere in the world."

International Scholarship Opportunities for Canadians and Non-Canadians: "Canada is committed to participation in international study and research partnerships that build understanding among peoples, develop global citizens and leaders, and contribute to the development of nations. Global Affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada's participation in major International Scholarship Programs. Global Affairs Canada provides support to international scholars in Canada, which is often reciprocated by foreign governments which support Canadian scholars in their countries."

Institute of International Education: "Funding for US Study Online is an extensive database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Funding for US Study includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas."


List of SOME Scholarships Available to "International Students"

 

We come across all kinds of information when searching for scholarships with the least amount of eligibility requirements. Some of the scholarships have wide open eligibility so students from around the world can apply for the scholarships. We will list some of those scholarships here:

  

Coupons Plus Deals Scholarship

Sponsor: Coupons Plus Deals.

Eligibility Requirements: A "$3000 scholarship will be awarded to only one student from anywhere around the world (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam,...) to help him/her pay for his/her education. Just by applying for this scholarship, you’re already off to a great start!"

This is an ESSAY contest and the topic can be located at their website.

Money: $3000.

Contact Information is available at:

https://www.couponsplusdeals.com/scholarship

 



Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship (NO Essay)

Source: Access Scholarships. Access Scholarships is a very good organization that offers a scholarship directory, and also, funds a number of scholarships.

The following information is listed on their website at: https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school/. Everyone has their own opinion on what an Easy Scholarship is, BUT, it sure seems like the requirements in order to apply for this scholarship makes this an "easy" scholarship. It does NOT mean that everyone who applies will get a scholarship, BUT, the requirements make it easier for many people to apply for this scholarship.

"Simply registSer below and you could be the next winner of our easy scholarship! We are giving out four $1,000 awards, ending quarterly (March, June, September & December!). Scroll down below the form to read about the logistics, rules, and more."

"How it works: The “Too Cool to Pay for School” scholarship is part of our contribution to helping students save money for higher education. The scholarship can be used to cover education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, housing, technology, and other fees. To apply, simply enter your info into the form and cross your fingers - it’s as easy as that. The winner of the scholarship will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on this page. For additional information, read the official rules.

Who can apply? Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months."

Deadline: Quarterly (last day of the month in March, June, September & December!).

Summary of Key Rules

 

More Information: https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school/.

PLEASE visit their website for MORE scholarships and MORE with similar application and eligibility requirements as the "Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship."

Here is another listing that Access Scholarship funds:

Around the Corner from College Scholarship (Two Scholarships with different application deadlines).

 

 


More Resources for Finding More Grants and for the General Public

 

YouTube Video:  How to Find College Grants and Scholarships is a short six-minute video that gives you an overall look at where to find college grants and scholarships in the United States. If you have no idea on where to start to find financial aid, then this video will give you a good idea on how to go about finding free money in the form of financial aid, grants, and scholarships for college or trade schools for a variety of groups of people such as nursing students, single moms, women, and just about any U.S. Citizen seeking scholarships with the least amount of eligibility requirements.

 

Scholarships.com is a website that will offer a free scholarship search service. PLEASE pay attention to the web pages as some of the pages/forms may be ADVERTISEMENTS for colleges that you are filling out and NOT the scholarship website's profile/registration.

Fastweb is another popular free scholarship search service that allows the student to pick a number of options for their "profile.". PLEASE pay attention to the web pages as some of the pages/forms may be ADVERTISEMENTS for colleges that you are filling out and NOT the scholarship website's profile/registration.

Scholarships4Students.com

College Grants and Scholarships with the Minimum Amount of Eligibility Requirements is a 2020 Kindle eBook that lists approximately 150 college scholarships that have the least amount of eligibility requirements, so that just about any U.S citizen or legal resident can apply for these scholarships. There are only so many scholarships for a specific group of people, whether it is Hispanic, single mothers, women, nursing students, veterans, or other groups. Although this eBook is in need of an update, this eBook can provide a list of more available scholarships. Some of these scholarships require writing an essay while others require filling out just an application. There are NOT many scholarships available without specific, limiting criteria. There are many resources that will list thousands of scholarships, but a majority of them will have very specific requirements that prevents many students from applying to most of the scholarships listed in the resources. However, this Kindle eBook lists scholarships that most people within the U.S. can apply for. If you do not have a Kindle, you can download the free Kindle Previewer in order to view Kindle books on your PC at http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000765261 OR https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A3IWA2TQYMZ5J6 . We know how difficult it is to format documents for the Kindle so the formatting might be kind of strange for some of the text. However, we find the text tolerable and the links work.

This eBook needs an update, but there are many scholarships listed that continue to be active.

 


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