USA

Scholarships in USA

• How to get scholarship in USA?

  You must begin your procedure to apply for scholarships around 8-9 months before your study intake begins. Here is the procedure of how to get scholarships to study in USA
  • 1. Research - You should start researching scholarships and other financial support opportunities in your home country.
  • 2. Contact chosen university - You must contact the financial aid office of the university in the USA, you wish to attend. Ask them for information about scholarships for international students in the USA and eligibility criteria.
  • 3. Research additional opportunities - Explore the scholarships options offered by the government, non-profit organizations and private organisations in the USA.
  • 4. Application form - You have to fill and submit the scholarship application form. You can also apply online for some specific scholarships.
  • 5. Fees deduction - If you are successful in obtaining the scholarship, then the awarded amount will be paid towards your university tuition fee in the USA.

• Requirements for Scholarships to Study Abroad in USA

  There are no specific requirements for applying for scholarships in USA. Usually, the scholarship is offered on merit-based or need-based. Each organisation or institute has its own criteria. Here are some of the common requirements that you may require complete when applying for a scholarship in USA:
  • A completed scholarship application form
  • Copy of passport or Identification Document
  • Copies of transcripts or Diploma
  • IELTS or TOEFL Score
  • Statement of Purpose or Letter of motivation
  • Letter of recommendation
  • CV (Curriculum Vitae)
  • SAT/ACT/ GRE/ GPA and other test scores
  • Parents' financial information, including tax returns

• Eligibility for scholarship in the USA

  Eligibility for a scholarship depends entirely on the type of scholarship. There are no fixed criteria on whether you are eligible for a financial award. However, the common criteria for eligibility of scholarship to study in USA for Indian students and other international students are:
  • Some scholarships require students to obtain a certain IELTS or TOEFL score;
  • Some require you to have a certain GPA
  • Some require you to be from a specific country
  • Some ask for certain years of work experience
  You will need to research to see if you are eligible for a scholarship. It can be confusing, but remember that college admissions officers and financial aid experts are there to help you with the information.