Can I apply for a scholarship as an international student?

Question

I'm from Germany and I would like to study in the US. Am I eligible for your scholarshoips?

Answer 1

Hello Danina,

 

It's good that you're looking into scholarship opportunities. because you are from Germany, I would suggest contacting Germany's government's Department of Education to see if they are aware or have resources to inform you of scholarship opportunities for studying abroad at a United States educational institution. 

 

Secondly, when searching which Us-based schools you are looking to apply to, you could contact the school's Admissions and/or Financial Aid office, in addition to looking at the school's website, to inquire about which scholarship opportunities are available to you. 

 

Generally, your German citizenship may prevent you from bring eligible for certain scholarships and/or US-sourced financial aid. Alternatively, there may be scholarships that require German citizenship. Each school will usually have a booklet or information for applying international students.

 

I would recommend you search diligently for any and all scholarship opportunities and carefully look at each individual scholarship's requirements. 

 

Good Luck!

Carlos

Answer 2

Hi Danina,

 

Every scholarship is going to have its own individual rules. Some only allow people from certain states or high schools apply, while others are open to everybody.

 

As for financial aid, many schools do not offer their international students financial aid. However, some schools may provide some form of merit-based assistance, depending on your credentials.