International Student Scholarships
The decision to attend college in another country can be a difficult one to make.
Being far away from your friends and family and being thrust into an unfamiliar
environment is tough. Add in the problems of linguistic and cultural differences,
even among fairly similar nations, as well as the high cost of studying abroad and
you can see how it might be both mentally and emotionally taxing to be an international
student. Scholarships
and other financial aid can help take care of at least one of these concerns,
but knowing where to look for such opportunities can also be a challenge. How do
you find international student scholarships? Where do you start looking for
money for college if you plan to study internationally? Do you apply for
financial aid in your home country or in the country
you travel to? What assistance is offered to international students?
Scholarships are the primary form of financial assistance available to students
who wish to study in another country. Organizations exist to grant
scholarship awards to students from the U.S. who wish to spend anywhere
from a semester to four years attending college in another country, as well as students
from other countries who wish to complete a portion of their studies in the United
States. The best way to find out about international student
scholarships and grants is to do a scholarship
search. If you are a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country already
living or working in the United States on something other than a student visa, be
sure to check the student guide to financial aid
to see if you’re eligible for
federal student financial aid. Students should also check with the school
they’ll be attending to find out about other
available scholarships for international students. Scholarships and other
forms of financial aid are out there if you know where to look. Start early and
be diligent and you might be surprised by all the international student
scholarship opportunities you’ll find.