5 University Scholarships For International Students You Should Know

It’s time to go to the University and this reminds me of a saying in Yoruba “owo oniru, owo oniyo” which loosely translates to “the money from the locust beans seller, the money from the salt seller” This is a saying usually used by parents who have to work multiple jobs to pay fees and see their children through university or just school in general. Education can be expensive and it helps to get all of the assistance that you can get, this is why I think that is why scholarships will never go out of style. 

 There are different types of scholarships out there that fit the need of different students. It all depends on what you’re looking for what field you are and what kind of scholarship you need that would help you achieve your educational goals and start you out on the right path to a successful career.

We will be getting into different types of scholarships that can be useful for you and help you on your journey.

Scholarships For International Students

• American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

The American University emerging global leader scholarship was created for high-achieving international students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. These students are ones who are committed to social evolution. This is intended for students who will be going back to their home country to ameliorate struggling and poverty-stricken communities and neighbourhoods in their home country.

This scholarship is hosted by the American University, Washington DC, United States of America. 

It is also meant for international students from any country who are not United States citizens or dual citizens of the United States and other countries or the United States permanent residence.

To be eligible for this scholarship;

• You must be a student still enrolled in secondary or high school and graduating by June 2023
• You must be a student with one of the following; 95+ TOEFL iBT (all subscores must be 20 or above), Sub-scores of 24+ on the paper-based TOEFL (Taken after May 31, 2017), 7.0+ IELTS (all subscores must be 6.0 or above), 33 minimum SAT Reading subscore, 29 minimum ACT English, 65 minimum PTE, 120+ Duolingo (all subscores must be 110 or above), Cambridge Assessment English score of 185 or higher. Each sub-score must be 169 or higher.
• You must have a demonstrated commitment to community service volunteering leadership and to fostering the needs of citizens in your own country.
• You must be an international student who has surmounted different challenges and obstacles.
• You must have a minimum of 3.8 GPA or be in the top 10 of your graduating class.

Applications for the American University scholarships for international students are currently open and will be closing by January 15 2023.

•  Fulbright foreign students program in the USA

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program allows graduate students from abroad to conduct research and study in United States academic institutions.

This program encourages applications from all fields including interdisciplinary ones. Every year about 4,000 students get the Fulbright scholarship.

International students from over 155 countries in the world apply for the scholarship.

The scholarship generally covers funds, tuition, a living stipend, health insurance, airfare add so much more. The grant provides funding for the entire duration of the program.

Eligibility and selection procedures vary by country and are available for Nigerians; all details can be found in the link.

• Berea College Scholarship For International Students

Did you know that Berea College is the only college in the United States that provides 100% funding to all enrolled international students for the first year of enrolment? Well yes, no student pays tuition at Berea college. Students admitted receive the no-tuition promise which actually covers 100% of tuition costs. This type of financial aid covers the cost of tuition, room, board, and fees.

This college provides 100% funding to all newly admitted international students in the first year of enrolment. For subsequent years international students have to save $1,000 annually towards their expenses. Summer jobs are provided by the college for international students to enable them to meet this obligation. 

International students that are accepted are to pay a $50 entrance fee and a $2,200 deposit to confirm their enrollment. International students can use this deposit for certain expenses in the course of their four years of enrollment. Supplementary financial aid is provided for students who are unable to pay all or a portion of the deposit.

Another good thing about Berea college is that paid on-campus job is made available to students through the college’s work program during the academic year and students may use the wages made from the job which is about $2,000 to cover personal expenses.

To be eligible for the Berea College Scholarship, students must have strong academic potential and financial needs. Most Berea college students score between 20 to 30 on the ACT or SAT equivalent and have an accumulative high school GPA over 3.0. 

Other factors such as leadership quality, levels of motivation, and community service will be taken into consideration.

Applications are currently closed but will be open again next year.

• New York University Wagner Scholarships

This is a merit-based scholarship created to help finance degrees. About 45% of students enrolled are awarded scholarships and all full-time and part-time applicants are actually taken into consideration.

Scholarships available are; 

a. The Dean’s scholarship. Which is a full tuition scholarship awarded to applicants based on merit and strength of application regardless of the group program or area of interest.

b. Public Service Scholarship is a partial and half tuition scholarship given to applicants based on merit and strength of application regardless of the group program or area of interest.

c. Student Success Scholarship is a full tuition and registration fee scholarship, summer stipend for an unfunded internship, and support for other expenses awarded to applicants based on academic marriage and/or financial need.

NYU Wagner City Government Scholarship is a scholarship program designed to allow students the chance to explore and deepen their interests in the power and promise of potential careers in the New York City government. Students get a $7,500 stipend to intern on a part-time basis in their first year at Wagner with an NYU government agency.

There are more scholarships listed by the institute. You will find something that works for you.

The New York University Wagner Scholarships website 

• Amherst College Scholarships

Financial aid is provided once you are accepted for admission. According to the website;

“a financial aid award that is equal to 100% of your need will be offered. Emails regarding financial aid awards will be sent soon after admission emails are sent to first-year and transfer applicants. The award is sometimes called an “aid package” because it may include both self-help (employment) and gift aid (scholarships and grants). Students with lower financial need will be offered self-help. Students with greater need will be offered a combination of self-help and gift aid. Amherst College has replace all initially packaged, need based student loans with grant assistance and also offers $2,400 in an employment opportunity.”

The scholarship website is: Amherst College Scholarships