How to Get International Scholarships
Posted on January 10th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisOne of the biggest hurdles to becoming an international student is getting the financial support you need to get abroad! The good news is there are many scholarships out there just waiting for a determined international student like you to receive the award. Follow these steps on how to get international scholarships and make your journey abroad happen!
Find a Scholarship
Scholarships are free money which means they don’t come easy- you must be determined. If you have someone willing to grant you a scholarship after a simple email request- it’s probably too good to be true. So your first step is to sit down and spend some time finding a few good scholarships to apply for. By good scholarships we don’t necessarily mean one that will fund your entire education. A good scholarship is one that you are eligible for! Sift through the eligibility requirements of any scholarships you come across and cross ones off the list for which you aren’t eligible.
Gather Necessary Documents
When searching for an award, keep in mind that most scholarships require the following:
- An Essay
- A Transcript
- Letters of Recommendation
Be Punctual
Before putting effort into writing the perfect essay, make sure you have enough time before the deadline to gather what you need and get everything submitted. Most scholarships will automatically eliminate any late entries- no matter how good the essay is or how much you need the money.
Don’t Put Your Eggs in One Basket
While there are a number of scholarships available to international students, there are few that will cover the entire cost of tuition. This doesn’t mean that you need to sit tight and wait for a big one to come your way next year- apply to as many awards as possible. Find scholarships that are granting aid to students for special interests or skills that you have and apply. Getting awarded many small scholarships can add up quickly!
Get started in the first step of how to get international scholarships and start the search here!
October 12th, 2019 at 9:22 pm
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October 24th, 2019 at 5:45 am
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November 19th, 2019 at 3:54 pm
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November 21st, 2019 at 9:23 am
Hello! You can use our international financial aid resource to search for financial aid that could be available to you.
January 5th, 2020 at 7:17 am
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January 6th, 2020 at 8:38 am
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February 26th, 2020 at 9:04 am
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March 2nd, 2020 at 8:46 am
Hi Saidi! Unfortunately, we don’t have any scholarships available at this time. But you can use our Scholarship Search tool to find scholarships that are available to you. Best wishes!
May 9th, 2020 at 9:06 am
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May 13th, 2020 at 10:20 am
Hi Neboh! Thank you for reaching out. You can use our free Scholarship Search tool to find and compare scholarships that are available to you.
May 20th, 2020 at 5:38 pm
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June 8th, 2020 at 11:21 am
Hi Anam, thank you for reading! To find international scholarships that are available to you, use our free Scholarship Search tool. And, to find some of the best universities that accept international students, use our School Search tool.
May 31st, 2020 at 11:05 am
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June 8th, 2020 at 11:28 am
Hi Ramona! You can use our Scholarship Search tool to find international scholarships that are available to you.
June 7th, 2020 at 6:52 am
I am looking for a fully funded scholarship to study bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery
June 8th, 2020 at 11:37 am
Hi Thuch! You can use our free Scholarship Search tool to find international scholarships that are available to you.
June 7th, 2020 at 5:11 pm
Am in Kenya . am looking for full scholarship to study MA. geography.
June 8th, 2020 at 11:38 am
Hi David! You can use our free Scholarship Search tool to find international scholarships that are available to you.