Top U.S. Scholarships for International Students

Amount: Full tuition + living stipend + travel costs
Eligibility: Graduate students, young professionals, and artists from all over the world
Courses: Open to a wide range of disciplines, from STEM to Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Details:
- Provides full financial support for master’s and PhD students.
- Focuses on building mutual understanding between countries.
- Applicants must be nominated by their home country’s Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy.
Application Deadline: Varies by country (usually between February–October)
Website: Fulbright Program

Amount: Full tuition + living stipend + health insurance + travel costs
Eligibility: Mid-career professionals with a strong commitment to public service
Courses: Public policy, International Relations, Law, Public Health, Business Administration
Details:
- Designed for individuals who have a significant professional experience (5+ years).
- Provides non-degree graduate-level study and professional development in the U.S.
Application Deadline: Varies (typically August–October)
Website: Hubert Humphrey Fellowship

Amount: $18,000 (Master’s), $20,000 (Doctoral), $30,000 (Postdoctoral)
Eligibility: International women, pursuing graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S.
Courses: Any graduate program, but the applicant must be pursuing a full-time study at a U.S. university.
Details:
- For women from countries where women are underrepresented in higher education.
- Applicants must be planning to return to their home country after graduation.
Application Deadline: November 15
Website: AAUW Fellowships

Amount: Up to $22,000 per year
Eligibility: International students with strong academic performance
Courses: Available for all undergraduate and graduate programs, including Engineering, Business, Arts, Sciences
Details:
- Awarded to international students applying for undergraduate or graduate study at the University of the Pacific.
- Based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement, and leadership potential.
Application Deadline: Rolling admission
Website: University of the Pacific Scholarships

Amount: Full tuition + living costs + travel expenses
Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate study (UWC schools)
Courses: Available for all academic programs offered at the UWC schools (focused on global issues, international relations, and humanitarian fields)
Details:
- UWC is an international network of schools that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Aimed at students from underprivileged backgrounds, aiming to promote intercultural understanding.
Application Deadline: Varies by UWC school
Website: United World Colleges

Amount: Full tuition + fees + living stipend + travel allowance
Eligibility: Graduate students from any country (Open to all graduate students: Master’s, Ph.D.)
Courses: All graduate programs at Stanford, including Engineering, Business (MBA), Law, Public Policy, Data Science
Details:
- One of the most prestigious scholarships for graduate students.
- Includes leadership development and a community of like-minded peers.
Application Deadline: October 2025
Website: Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

Amount: Full or partial tuition (based on financial need)
Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate or graduate study
Courses: Available for all programs, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, Biological Sciences
Details:
- Yale provides financial aid to international students on a need-based basis.
- No separate application required for financial aid (you apply as part of the admissions process).
Application Deadline: December (early application) or January (regular application)
Website: Yale Financial Aid

Amount: Full tuition + living stipend + internship funding
Eligibility: Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in peace-related fields
Courses: International Relations, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Public Policy
Details:
- The Rotary Foundation offers fellowships for students pursuing studies related to global peace.
- The fellowship provides full tuition for a two-year master’s degree.
Application Deadline: May (for U.S. applicants)
Website: Rotary Peace Fellowships

Amount: $15,000–$25,000 per year
Eligibility: Undergraduate international students
Courses: Available for all academic programs, particularly International Development, Environmental Science, Business
Details:
- Designed to support international students applying for undergraduate degrees.
- It is one of the most generous scholarships for international undergraduates.
Application Deadline: January 15
Website: Clark Global Scholars

Amount: Full tuition + living stipend + airfare
Eligibility: Undergraduate international students
Courses: Open to all undergraduate programs, with preference given to Political Science, Public Relations, International Development
Details:
- Aimed at international students with demonstrated leadership potential and academic excellence.
- Only available to students from underrepresented backgrounds who wish to study in the U.S.
Application Deadline: January 15
Website: AUL Global Leader Scholarship

Fees for U.S. Universities (General Overview)

University Name	Average Tuition Fees (per year)	Room & Board (per year)	Total Estimated Costs (per year)
Harvard University	$50,000–$60,000	$17,000	~$70,000
Stanford University	$50,000–$60,000	$18,000	~$70,000
MIT	$50,000–$60,000	$15,000	~$65,000
Yale University	$55,000	$16,000	~$70,000
Princeton University	$50,000–$60,000	$15,000	~$65,000

Deadlines vary by university and scholarship, so always check specific program deadlines.
Standard application requirements include transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency (usually IELTS or TOEFL).
Financial aid often requires proof of family income or other documentation.