USA Scholarships for International Students — 2025 Highlights

 

USA Scholarships for International Students — 2025 Highlights

Intro

Dreaming of studying in the U.S. but worried about finances? You’re not alone—and there are amazing scholarship opportunities designed for talented international students. Below, you'll find a fresh, organized guide featuring some top USA scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD study. This isn’t a repeat—this is your go-to cheat sheet!

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Full- and Partial-Funding Scholarships

1. United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship

• Level: Graduate, Research

• Funding: Fully funded

• Benefits: Covers research cost, living expenses, possibly more

• Emphasizes development impact and global leadership Opportunities Circle.

2. Fulbright Foreign Student Program

• Level: Master’s & PhD

• Funding: Fully funded

• Benefits: Tuition, stipend, airfare, health insurance, visa support Top UniversitiesScholarship RoarScholarships for Development.

3. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship

• Level: Non-degree/professional enrichment

• Funding: Fully funded

• For mid-career professionals to broaden leadership and public service credentials Top UniversitiesScholarships for Development.

4. University of Miami Stamps Scholarship

• Level: Undergraduate

• Funding: Fully funded (4 years)

• Benefits: Covers tuition and leadership-focused support at the University of Miami Opportunities Circle.

5. Boston University Trustee Scholarship

• Level: Undergraduate

• Funding: Fully funded (tuition)

• Prestigious and competitive, enables international students to study at BU with no tuition burden Opportunities Circle.

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Targeted & Field-Specific Scholarships

6. MPOWER Scholarships

• Types:

  • Global Citizen Scholarship: Up to $10,000

  • Women in STEM: Up to $5,000

• Deadline: July 31, 2025

• Open to international/DACA students studying in U.S./Canada at MPOWER-partner institutions Scholarships360Mpower Financing.

7. EducationUSA Opportunity Funds

• Function: Assists with application-related costs (testing, fees, etc.)

• Support: Financial and advising support for deserving students with full aid offers Wikipedia.

8. #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship – University of Miami

• Level: Undergraduate

• Coverage: At least 50% tuition, renewable

• Deadline: January 1 each year

• Focused on intercultural creators and global mindset candidates Miami University.

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University-Specific Scholarships & General Opportunities

• University of South Alabama — Offers Global Freshman Scholars Award for new international students (deadline varies; apply early) University of South Alabama.

• University of Wisconsin–Madison (WiSH) — Deadline for many awards: February 1 (fall entry); some are automatic, others need applications admissions.wisc.edu.

• Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships — Requires acceptance and additional application by May 1 Iowa State University.

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Applying Smart: What to Keep in Mind

Scholarship	Application Tip
Fulbright & Humphrey	Start early—these are highly competitive and require strong proposals.
University scholarships	Admission often precedes scholarship application—check application portals promptly.
MPOWER scholarships	Tailored for students at participating institutions—check eligibility early.
Opportunity Funds	Must connect via EducationUSA advisors—start local advising process early.