Scholarships for international graduate students in the US

17 May 2019

Most international students are familiar with the fact that the US doesn’t offer a lot of financial aid or scholarship options to those who aren’t US citizens.

But there are a number of scholarships, grants and fellowships available from many universities in the country for those pursuing graduate or postgraduate study.

So if you’ve dreamed of studying in the country but couldn’t afford it for your Bachelor-level study, don’t give up just yet!

You could be eligible to receive funding to pursue a Master’s degree or to support your PhD. Here’s our top picks for scholarships or fellowships offered to international students for graduate programmes.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Congratulations to our very own Chikondi Mandala who is on her way to @Harvard Law School to study for a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public Law and Human Rights under the @USEmbassyLLW Fulbright Foreign Student Program this year!!!!! pic.twitter.com/IcfmG4hFwn

— Women Lawyers Malawi (@WLAMalawi) August 8, 2018

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is designed to enable overseas graduate students to study and conduct research at several US universities.

The scholarship is not resdricted to a particular specialisation or degree either, like most scholarship programmes – it’s offered across several disciplines.

There are approximately 4,000 scholarships awarded every year to international graduate students. Eligibility requirements depend on the country you’re from.

The scholarship covers funding for the duration of study including tuition, living stipend, health insurance, and more.

For more information, visit the official website.

AAUW International Fellowships

Phyo Phyo Kyaw Zin (@phyophyokz), a student in @DFourches group has been selected for an American Association of University Women @AAUW International Doctoral Fellowship. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/s1I7GdpgM0

— NC State Chemistry (@NCStateChem) April 19, 2019

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers awards for full-time study or research for women who are not US citizens or permanent residents.

Award recipients are selected based on their academic achievement as well as a demonstrated commitment to the progression of women and girls, and they must return to their home countries once their programme is over so they can become leaders and serve their countries in meaningful ways.

The association offer several annual fellowships, ranging from US$18,000-$30,000 (depending on the programme), and can be reapplied for in following years.

Visit the official website for updated information.

LIGS University MBA funding for Students from Developing Countries

Fully Funded MBA Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries at LIGS University U.S.A

The scholarships are awarded in the field of Business Administration to applicants from Developing Countries. Nigerians are eligible

Application Deadline: 15 Mayhttps://t.co/coJMb0CcMo

— A b d u l (@Zuby215) May 4, 2018

This is a new scholarship awarded annually for those from developing countries, enabling them to enrol in the Interactive Online MBA Programme at LIGS University.

LIGS University is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and offers innovative, contemporary degree programmes online.

To find out if you’re from a developing country that meets the criteria, please click here.

Visit the official website for more information.

Purdue University Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2020

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral International Fellowships at Purdue University in USA, 2020 https://t.co/asP19kHuom

— Scholarship (@sclrship) May 7, 2019

Offered by the prestigious Purdue University, this scholarship is for Post Doctoral Fellows in Engineering.

It’s full-funded, meaning Gilbreth Fellows receive an annual stipend of US$60,000 along with benefits and a US$5,000 grant for professional development such as attending conferences or workshops.

It’s open to international students from any country in the world who are pursuing a PhD that’s closely aligned with the research interest of Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship.

For more information and application requirements, please click here.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Congratulations to Ms. Ajara Sampo Ceesay for being selected for the 2018-2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US. Ms. Ceesay left Banjul for Washington over the weekend for this one-year program. She is a Highway Engineer with seven years’ professional experience. pic.twitter.com/NUkjFk4IQA

— U.S. Embassy Banjul (@USEmbassyBanjul) August 23, 2018

Sponsored by the US Department of State, this scholarship is meant to bring young and mid-career professionals from designated developing countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development and professional collaboration with US companies.

Though it’s not for a degree programme, you can receive valuable knowledge and experience in your specific field, as the scholarship provides opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, conferences, networking and practical work experiences

For more information and eligibility criteria, please click here.