Top International Students Scholarship Options To Apply
by: Claresta Audrey Tjandra
When scholarships are offered, attending top universities may not be as expensive as it appears. In fact, you can get world-class education for free! Much of a surprise, right? Luckily, this post has highlighted some of the most international students scholarship from top-tier universities. So, what are you waiting for?
United States
Princeton University - Financial Aid
Princeton University, a member of the Ivy Leagues, is offering financial aid for international students based on their needs. The financial aid, which comes with a no-loan policy, aims to cover the difference between the tuition costs and the possible amount of contribution by the student.
- Award: Approximately $56,000 per year
- Field of study: Any undergraduate courses
- Eligibility requirements
- Students must fill up the Princeton Financial Aid application form and provide his/her parent/s' tax returns
UC Berkeley - Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship
Established in 1868 as the first campus of the University of California system, UC Berkeley is offering the scholarship for entering freshmen who stand out for their creativity, leadership, service, and other academic or personal qualities that would distinctively contribute to the campus.
- Renewable: Up to a maximum of eight semesters for incoming freshman
- Award number: About 200 scholars each year
- Field of study: Any subject areas
United Kingdom
Oxford University - Reach Oxford Scholarship
Consistently ranked first in the world, University of Oxford is offering this scholarship for students from low-income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.
- Field of study: All subjects in Oxford University's course listing, except medicine
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligibility criteria
- Received an offer and who are of the greatest academic ability
- Need financial assistance and are involved in community services will be prioritized
- Have never been a student in any undergraduate program will be prioritized
- Must intend to return to their country of habitual residence after graduation
University of Cambridge - Cambridge Trust Scholarship
The University of Cambridge, also regarded as the world's fourth-oldest surviving university, is offering a scholarship program for undergraduate students who pay the Overseas fee rate. The majority of the Trust's scholarships are part-cost awards, covering only part of the cost of attending Cambridge University.
- Eligibility requirements:
- Complete and submit a UCAS application by the deadline of 15 October 2021
- Have received an offer of admission to a Cambridge College
- Significant academic achievement and potential
- Be in financial need
University of College London - Denys Holland Scholarship
Located in London, University of College London is offering this type of scholarship to support undergraduate students who without support, would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL.
- Award: £9,000 (per year for three years)
- Selection criteria: Financial Need
- Deadline: around July every year
- Eligibility requirements
- hold a valid UCL Student Number
- hold a valid UCAS Application Number (not UCAS Registration number)
- have an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study commencing in any department
- be in financial need
- be able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university
Australia
University of Melbourne - Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
The University of Melbourne, which is ranked first in the country, has granted the partially-funded or fully-funded scholarship in recognition of international students' significant contribution to the diversity of the University's student population. This international student scholarship is offered on the basis of academic merit for students pursuing undergraduate studies.
- Award: $5,000 - $56,000
- Eligibility Requirements
- International student
- Have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate course
- Have achieved excellent final year school results
- Not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies
Canada
University of Toronto - President's Scholars of Excellence
Founded in 1827 as the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada, the University of Toronto has offered a scholarship program designed specifically for international high school students who are about to enroll in university. The scholarship is offered to the university's most outstanding secondary school students on admission.
- Field of study: No specification
- Eligibility Requirements
- International student
- Must apply to the first year of direct-entry undergraduate studies
- Awards
- $10,000 entrance scholarship in the student's first year of studies
- Access to part-time on-campus employment during the second year
- Guaranteed access to an international learning opportunity
- Quantity: Approximately 75 of the most highly qualified students
- Renewable: No
University of British Columbia - International Major Entrance Scholarship
The University of British Columbia, which is consistently ranked among the world's top public universities, is offering scholarships to exceptional international students entering the undergraduate programs.
- Award: Up to $10,000 CAD per year
- Renewable: Up to three additional years of study
- Eligibility Requirements
- International student
- New to UBC
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement
- Deadline: January 15, 2022
University of British Columbia - Outstanding International Student Award
The University of British Columbia also offers a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship awarded to qualified students who are offered admission. The scholarship is available for international students, and awarded to students who show strength academically and display extracurricular engagements. Key details include:
- Eligibility Requirements
- International student
- New to UBC
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement
- Deadline: January 15, 2022
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University - ASEAN Scholarship
Considered as one of the top universities in the world, Nanyang Technological University is offering scholarships for citizens or permanent residents from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) outside of Singapore.
- Eligibility Requirements
- Possess outstanding academic achievement
- Excellent Co-Curricular Activities records
- Strong leadership qualities and potential
- Terms and conditions
- Must not, without the approval of the University, hold concurrently any other scholarships, bursaries or university loans
- Required to maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 5.0
- Awards:
- Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant?)
- Living allowance of S$5,800 per academic year
- No bond is attached to the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship apart from the three-year bond applicable to all Singapore PRs and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme.
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