Funding for International Students
There are a number of avenues for funding for international students including but not limited to:
Part-time on campus jobs
In the U.S., international students (both undergraduate and graduate) are allowed to work only within the university campus. This can include part-time work-study that allows working within the University for a Maximum of 20 hours a week. For this kind of opportunities, apply using university specific procedures.
Graduate (teaching/research) assistantships
For students at Master’s or Ph.D. level, graduate assistantships are the most common type of funding opportunities in the U.S. Typically, graduate assistants work for a maximum of 20 hours. Graduate assistantships cover in-state tuition fees, health insurance, and a modest monthly stipend. The stipend amount varies by university. Consult university specific platforms for application procedure.
University sponsored scholarships and fellowships
Most U.S. universities offer scholarships/fellowship that cover educational and/or living expenses. Whereas most university sponsored scholarships/fellowships tend to cover those expenses only partially, there are many opportunities for full-scholarship/fellowship depending on the university. Examples of university sponsored scholarships include but not limited to
Independent (third-party) scholarships and fellowships
Many independent organizations and government agencies provide scholarships/fellowships to facilitate higher studies in the US. For example,
The following table includes detailed information on scholarships/fellowships in the U.S.
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Name of the Scholarship/Organization |
Website |
Contact detail |
Eligibility for Scholarships |
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Sir Syed Education Society of North America |
CGPA or %, TOEFL & GRE Score, on a competitive basis |
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program |
http://www.usief.org.in/Hubert-H-Humphrey-Fellowship-Program.aspx |
10 months non-degree |
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Fulbright Program for Foreign Students |
https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/applicants?view=country&id=india |
Priyanjana@usief.org.in |
Master's/PhD |
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation (Scholarships) |
https://www.indiaeducation.net/scholarships/studyabroad/inlaks-study-abroad-scholarships.html |
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After Class 12, age below 30, Proof of admission |
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Fulbright-Nehru Research Fellowship (USEIF) |
Proof of Admission to Masters/PhD |
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Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships |
www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/financial-aid |
Stanford MBA admission criteria, Commitment to developing India, Financial need, Demonstrated leadership potential, one-page Resume, 250-word essay |
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American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship |
admissions@american.edu or call 1-202-885-6000. |
A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent out of 4.0 GPA (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades. |
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East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship |
EWCcontact@eastwestcenter.org |
Citizenship of countries in the Asia-pacific region, for Master's/PhD level study |
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Dr. Abdul Qayum Endowed Graduate Fellowship |
https://portlandstate.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/scholarx_scholarshipsearch.aspx |
https://portlandstate.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ScholarX_ContactDetail.aspx?PurposeId=394 |
Admission to a graduate program at Portland State University; Financial Needs |
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International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) |
Business Hours: M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm EST |
You can find academic requirements on each of the program pages, and the Eligibility section of the ISEP application will make sure that you are eligible to apply for the programs you have selected. https://www.isepstudyabroad.org/planning/how-to-apply |
