Scholarships in the USA for International Students

Q: How to get a scholarship in the USA?

AECC Global provides you with a comprehensive list of the scholarships available for international students in the USA. You can check the eligibility and apply for the ones you seem fit.

Q: What are the basic documents required to apply for a scholarship in the USA?

You will need your educational certificates, bank account statements, letter of acceptance from a recognised university, proof of extracurricular activities, etc., to apply for a scholarship in the USA.

Q: What is the requirement for Bangladeshi students to get a scholarship in the USA?

There are no set rules for scholarships in the USA. It depends on the host institute. A few fundamental requirements include an excellent academic record, good TOEFL/IELTS score, an appreciable GRE score etc.

Q: How much GRE score is required for a scholarship in the USA?

The ideal GRE score is 300 to get a scholarship in the USA.

Q: How much CGPA is required for a scholarship in the USA?

The CGPA requirement is based on the university or other institute that offers the scholarship. On a standard scale, a CGPA of 3.0 is required.

Q: What is the SAT score required for a scholarship in the USA?

You will need a SAT score between 1200 - 1600 to get a merit-based scholarship in the USA.

Q: Can I get a scholarship for MBA in the USA?

Yes, there are several scholarships available for MBA in the USA. You can have detailed information about the same from AECC Global.

Q: Can international students receive a full scholarship in the USA?

Yes, many full scholarships are available for international students in the USA. These are offered for all programs and courses as well.

Q: What IELTS score is required for a USA scholarship?

You need to secure a minimum overall IELTS score band of 6.0 to be eligible for a scholarship in the USA.

Q: Which universities in the USA give full scholarships?

Stanford University, Yale University, University of New Haven etc., are a few universities that offer full scholarships to their students.

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Scholarships In USA for International Students

America’s education system is well known and is one of the most dignified degrees in the world. However, the USA is never a cheap place to study. But don’t let it discourage you, as there are plenty of scholarships to study in the USA to lessen your financial burden. There are various governmental scholarships and non-governmental scholarships which are funded by institutions or organisations. These scholarships for international students in the USA can be fully-funded or partially funded, depending on the host institution.

If it is the financial burden that makes you think twice before applying for your studies in the USA, you need not worry about it. There are innumerable scholarships available and you will surely find a few that suit you. Just make sure to apply for them all as you can never be sure for which all scholarships you will be finalised.

If you wish to know about scholarships in the USA in detail, you can read further and catch a glimpse of the different types available. You will get in-depth knowledge on types of scholarships, their eligibility, scholarship value etc.

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Types Of Scholarships In The USA

There are several scholarships for international students in the USA. These can roughly be divided into six types which are as follows

Merit Scholarships: These are awarded to students with excellent academic records. The eligibility may differ according to the funding body.

Need-Based Scholarships: These are offered to students who need financial assistance to study in the USA. You will have to furnish the necessary documents to prove that you do not have the means to study there.

Government-Funded Scholarships: The government funds a few scholarships. Though they are only a few in number, they are worth it.

Country-Specific Scholarships: If you look for scholarships to study in the USA, you will find a few devoted to students from a specific country.

School-Specific Scholarships: Almost all the colleges and universities in the USA provide scholarships funded by themselves to their students. It is they who decide the eligibility criteria for these scholarships.

Privately-Funded Scholarships: These include those scholarships hosted by trusts and private organisations. They will have specific eligibility criteria, and not everyone may receive it.

Government Scholarships In The USA

The US government has funded a few scholarships for its students. Though they are only a few in number, they offer a good reward to students. Hence, it is worth giving it a try. A few such scholarships are

S. No.	Name of Scholarship	Description	Eligibility	Amount in USD
1	CGS Student Government Scholarship	The University of Pittsburgh publicises it.	Students attending the College of General Studies are eligible	USD 1000
2	Fulbright Foreign Student Program.	It is open to those who have completed their Bachelor’s or equivalent	Students with a good IELTS/TOEFL score & a good academic record are eligible	Tuition fee, airfare, health insurance, cover+living stipend
3	Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program.	It is for professionals who want to study in the USA.	Those with a UG degree & 5 years of work experience are eligible	USD 50,000.

Universities That Offer Scholarships To International Students

There are several universities that offer full scholarships to international students in the USA. In fact, almost all the universities provide it. It is also a positive fact that these constitute some of the best scholarships in the USA.

S. No.	Name of University	Name of Scholarship	Description	Eligibility	Amount in USD
1	Yale University	Yale University Scholarships USA	This is a fully-funded scholarship	Students of all programs in the university are eligible	USD 70,000
2	University of Memphis	University of Memphis Scholarships	The difference in the cost of studies of domestic & international students are covered	Al UG & PG students of the university are eligible	Variable amount
3	Clark University	Clark Global Scholarship Program	This is offered for 4 years	UG students of the university are eligible	USD 15,000 - USD 25,000
4	Boise State University	Treasure Scholarships	It provides full funding	All UG students are eligible	USD 8460
5	Cornell University	Cornell University Financial Aid	It is a need-based scholarship	All Bachelor’s students of the university are eligible	Variable amount
6	Boston University	Boston University Presidential Scholarship	It can be renewed for 4 years	All Undergraduate students are eligible	USD 25,000 off on tuition fees
7	University of Minnesota	University of Minnesota Fellowship	It is a fully-funded scholarship	All Master’s students of the university are eligible	Variable amount
8	University of New Haven	University of New Haven Scholarship	Students get work opportunity & hourly wage	All PG students of the university are eligible	75% off on tuition fees
9	Stanford University	Stanford University Scholarships	It is offered only for PG students of the uinversity	Those successfully admitted to the university are eligible	Tuition fee, academic expense, travelling & living expense cover
10	American University	Emerging Global Leader Scholarship	1 scholarship is awarded per year	Students with a GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0 are eiligible	Tuition fee & accommodation cost coverage

Undergraduate Scholarships In The USA

There are several scholarships offered by universities, colleges and other bodies. It even includes Undergraduate scholarships in the USA for Bangladeshi students. A few of them are

S. No.	Name of Scholarship	Description	Eligibility	Amount in USD
1	Berea College Scholarships for International Students	It is a fully-funded scholarship	It is a merit-based scholarship	100% off on tuition fees
2	Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students	It is offered once every year	It is based on academic excellence	USD 32,000
3	University of Memphis Scholarship	The difference in tuition fees of domestic & international students is covered	All UG students of the university are eligible	Variable amount
4	Berea College Scholarships	This is a fully-funded scholarship	All UG students admitted to the college are eligible	Full tuition fee waiver
5	Onsi Sawiris Scholarship	It profides full funding to students	All Bachelor’s students are eligible	Variable amount
6	Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarship	It provides full funding	All UG students of the university are eligible	USD 16,000 - USD 30,000
7	Cornell University Financial Aid	This is a need-based scholarship	Students proved to need financial assistance are eligible	Variable amount
8	Boston University Presidential Scholarship	It can be renewed for up to 4 years	All Undergraduate students are eligible	USD 25,000 off on tuition fees
9	Treasure Scholarship at Boise State University	This is a fully-funded scholarship	All Bachelor’s students are eligible	USD 8460
10	ICPS Scholarships at University of Oregon	Students with good academic records & poor financial condition	All full-time UG students are eligible	Variable amount

Scholarships For Masters In The USA

A lot of universities and private bodies offer scholarships for Postgraduate studies in the USA. A few of them are given below.

S. No.	Name of Scholarship	Description	Eligibility	Amount in USD
1	Global Study Awards	The British Council funds this schlarship	Those with a good IELTS score can apply	USD 14,000
2	AAUW International Fellowship	It is open to full-time female students	Those with a good academic record & IELTS score are eligible	USD 18,000
3	Generation Google Scholarship	It is open to Computer Science students	Students with good grades in Computer Science & related fields are eligible	USD 10,000
4	Aga Foundation Scholarship	It offers 50% repayable loan & 50% grant	Those from countries where Aga Foundation operates are eligible	Variable amount
5	Dean’s Scholarship	It is offered by the New York University	All students admitted to the university are eligible	Full tuition fee waiver
6	Illinois State University Scholarship	It provides full funding	Academic merit is the basis of this scholarship	USD 10,000
7	Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program	The Stanford Univerity funds it	All PG students of the university are eligible	Tuition fee cover+stipend+airfare
8	Sidney Topol Fellowship in Nonviolence Practice	The Brandeis University funds it	Students of Coexistence and Conflict course are eligible	Full tuition fee waiver
9	Obama Foundation Scholars Program	University of Chicago & Obama Foundation funds it	Those with 3-5 years of work experience are eligible	Tuition fee coverage+stipend

Apart from these, there is also the Fulbright Scholarship in the USA for Bangladeshi students.

Scholarships For MBA In The USA

You can study MBA in the USA with a scholarship, and a few such scholarships are listed below

S. No.	Name of Scholarship	Description	Eligibility	Amount in USD
1	Tuck Non-Profit Fellowship	The Centre for Business & Society at the Tuck School of Business awards it	Those with exceptional academic & professional records are eligible	USD 10,000 - USD 29,648
2	Master’s Fellowship.	It is funded by The Sloan School of Management	It is open for all MBA students	USD 5000 to 100% tuition fees coverage
3	Diversity Scholarships	It is funded by The Kellogg School of Management	Academic merit & leadership skills is the basis	50% off on tuition fees
4	Emerging Economy Fellowship	It is hosted by The Wharton School of Business	Those admitted to the institute will be eligible automatically	USD 55,000
5	HBS Fellowship Program	It is provided by The Harvard Business School	Those students proved to need financial aid are eligible	USD 32,000
6	Meyer Feldberg Distinguished Fellowship Program	It is funded by The Columbia Business School for selected disciplines	Academic skills & leadership skills are the bases	100% off on tuition fees
7	Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship	10 students of Non-profit sector will get it	Those worked in a Non-profit sector are eligible	USD 10,000
8	Donald P. Jacobs International Scholarship	It is offered by The Kellogg School of Management	All students of the institute are eligible	Variable amount
9	McKinsey Award	4 students will be awarded annually	Eligibility is through application & interview	Variable amount
10	Merit-based & Need-based Scholarships	It is hosted by the Tuck School of Business	A biographical essay is needed to be eligible	USD 5000 to 100% tuition fees

PhD Scholarships In The USA

You will come across several scholarships for PhD in the USA. They can be either fully funded or partially funded. A few of them are given below

S. No.	Name of Scholarship	Description	Eligibility	Amount in USD
1	Penn State University Scholarship	It is open to students of Fundamental Sciences & Architectures.	All students of the university are eligible	USD 1000
2	Kent State University Scholarship	It is dedicated to broadening the local communities’ understanding of international cultures	Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to 4.0 are eligible	USD 5000
3	Green River College Scholarship	It is offered by the Green River College	Students participating in an international program are eligible	USD 1000
4	Fulbright Foreign Student Program	Students of all disciplines get it	All Master’s students are eligible	Gives living stipend and covers tuition fees, health insurance, airfare etc.
5	AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women	Women who have shown commitment to the advancement of women’s condition will be given priority	Students with good IELTS score are eligible	USD 20,000
6	Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program	The Stanford University offers it	All students of the university are eligible	Full tuition fee waiver
7	Global Leaders Fellowship	It is awarded to 3 students every year	Students from selected countries with Master’s and IELTS or TOEFL are eligible	Covers books, living, and other expenses
8	Robert S. McNamara PhD Research Fellowship	The World Bank funds it	All MA Economics graduates from World Bank WGB member countries are eligible	Variable amount
9	PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women	Students must return to their native land	Women studying in accredited USA universities are eligible	Full tuition fee waiver
10	Presidential Scholarship	The Drake University offers it	It is not dependent on financial need & everyone who applies before the deadline is eligible	USD 26,000

How To Apply For Scholarships In The USA?

If you look for financial assistance in the USA, you will get help from various sources. Personal and family funds, government funding, university scholarships etc., help in this respect. On top of all these, you will get assistance from AECC on the steps you need to take and all the information you need for your scholarship. A few things you need to have in hand to apply for a scholarship in the USA are

Letter of recommendation.
Personal essay or letter of motivation (which only a few universities ask).
Application or registration form.
Letter of acceptance from a recognised university.
Official financial statements for need-based scholarships.
Proof of all extracurricular activities.

Eligibility Criteria To Apply For Scholarships In The USA

If you wish to apply for scholarships in the USA, you need to understand the eligibility criteria required for each and every one. For that, you need to go through the guidelines and apply accordingly. Though the eligibility may vary according to the host institution, a few criteria may be the same for most of the scholarships. They can be as follows

You should be above 18.
You should have a good IELTS/TOEFL score.
You must have a good score in your previous examination.
You must not be receiving any other scholarship.

It should be noted that these may not necessarily stand the same for each and every scholarship. For example, some scholarships let you receive a scholarship even though you receive another one.

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FAQs To Study Abroad Scholarships in USA

How to get a scholarship in the USA?

AECC provides you with a comprehensive list of the scholarships available for international students in the USA. You can check the eligibility and apply for the ones you seem fit.

What are the basic documents required to apply for a scholarship in the USA?

What is the requirement for Bangladeshi students to get a scholarship in the USA?

How much GRE score is required for a scholarship in the USA?

How much CGPA is required for a scholarship in the USA?

What is the SAT score required for a scholarship in the USA?

Can I get a scholarship for MBA in the USA?

Can international students receive a full scholarship in the USA?

What IELTS score is required for a USA scholarship?

Which universities in the USA give full scholarships?

How to get a Fulbright Scholarship in the USA?

What shall I include in my scholarship essay to study in the USA?