Scholarships in the United States for international students
ScholarHarbor lists 113 scholarships in the United States for international students from 105 universities and funders, including Washington University in St. Louis, Boise State University, Saint Joseph’s University. 36 have deadlines in the next 90 days; the next closes on 1 Nov 2026 (UT Austin International Student Scholarships (Texas Global ISSS)). Each listing links to the full details and the official page. Confirm eligibility and dates with the provider before you apply.
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113 scholarships
Next deadline first. Awards without a published date follow, then rounds that have closed.
USOne-time awards from $2,000 to $5,000; some waive the nonresident portion of tuition
The University of Texas at AustinUT Austin International Student Scholarships (Texas Global ISSS)
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Closes 1 Nov 2026US$1,000–$8,000 a year, plus $4,000 BG Success Scholarship
Bowling Green State UniversityBGSU International Academic Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 7 Nov 2026USVaries by award
Emory UniversityEmory University Scholar Programs
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Nov 2026USFully funded (tuition, housing, food and fees)
Berea CollegeBerea International Student Funding
Bachelor’s
Closes 30 Nov 2026USHalf tuition, renewable for four years
Boston UniversityBoston University Presidential Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026USFull tuition plus summer stipend
Vanderbilt UniversityCornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026USFull tuition, fees and housing
Vanderbilt UniversityIngram Scholars Program
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026USTuition, housing, food and $10,000 summer funding
Washington and Lee UniversityJohnson Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026USUp to 50% of tuition
Miami University (Ohio)Miami University International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026US$10,000–$21,500 a year off nonresident tuition
University of MissouriMizzou International Freshman and Transfer Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026USFully funded
University of RichmondRichmond Scholars Program
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026USFully funded
Simmons UniversitySimmons Distinguished Scholar Award
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026US$9,000–$25,110 a year, plus a possible $3,000 Early Action Award
University of MaineUniversity of Maine International Flagship Scholars Commitment
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Dec 2026US$6,000–$28,000 a year, up to full tuition
The University of AlabamaAlabama International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 4 Dec 2026US$5,000–$12,000
University of Michigan International CenterUniversity of Michigan S&S Scholarship Fund for International Students
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Closes 7 Dec 2026US$5,000–$17,000 a year
Boise State UniversityBoise State Merit Scholarships for International Undergraduates
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Dec 2026US$12,000–$17,500 a year for 4 years
The University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma Freshman International Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Dec 2026US$8,000 a year (Rocket Award) or in-state tuition (Sister Cities); donor scholarships vary
The University of ToledoUniversity of Toledo International Scholarships (Rocket Award, Sister Cities rate, donor scholarships)
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Dec 2026USFull or partial tuition
Washington University in St. LouisAnnika Rodriguez Scholars Program
Bachelor’s
Closes 4 Jan 2027USFull or partial tuition
Washington University in St. LouisDanforth Scholars Program
Bachelor’s
Closes 4 Jan 2027USPartial funding
Washington University in St. LouisHoward Nemerov Writing Scholars Program
Bachelor’s
Closes 4 Jan 2027USFull tuition, room and board (2 awards); partial up to $40,000
American UniversityAU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USup to $40,000 USD per year
Macalester CollegeCharles J. Turck Presidential Honor Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Choate Rosemary HallChoate Rosemary Hall — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield Academy — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 15 Jan 2027US$5,000 a year up to full tuition
Denison UniversityDenison International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USUp to $37,000 a year
Earlham CollegeEarlham International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USSee award details
Grinnell CollegeGrinnell International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Groton SchoolGroton School — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Lehigh UniversityLehigh International Need-Based Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Oberlin CollegeOberlin International Need-Based Aid
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Phillips Exeter AcademyPhillips Exeter Academy — International Financial Aid
High school
Admission deadline 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
Skidmore CollegeSkidmore International Need-Based Aid
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
St. Andrew’s School (Delaware)St. Andrew’s School (Delaware) — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based aid
The Hotchkiss SchoolThe Hotchkiss School — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 15 Jan 2027USPartial funding
University of South FloridaUSF International Freshman Merit Tuition Waivers
Bachelor’s
Closes 15 Jan 2027USNeed-based
Brown UniversityBrown University Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Feb 2027USPartial funding
Centre CollegeCentre International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Closes 1 Feb 2027USNeed-based aid
Phillips Academy AndoverPhillips Academy Andover — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 1 Feb 2027USAwards such as the $3,000 George J. Eppright scholarship
Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M International Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Closes 1 Feb 2027USNeed-based aid
The Taft SchoolThe Taft School — International Financial Aid
High school
Closes 1 Feb 2027US50% of tuition, renewable
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook University #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Closes 12 Feb 2027USPartial tuition (amounts vary)
University of OregonUniversity of Oregon Global Corners Award
Master’s · PhD
Closes 15 Mar 2027US$2,400–$9,800 off nonresident tuition for one year
Boise State UniversityBoise State Global Broncos Scholarships for Continuing International Students
Bachelor’s
Closes 30 Apr 2027USVaries (rent, food, transport, medical and other emergency costs)
University at Buffalo Office of International EducationUniversity at Buffalo Steven L. Shaw Memorial International Student Emergency Fund
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Closes 1 Jun 2027USPartial funding
Saint Joseph’s UniversityAcademy of Food Marketing Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUS$2,000–$10,000
Auburn University at MontgomeryAuburn University at Montgomery International Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s · Master’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based
Bowdoin CollegeBowdoin College Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSFull nonresident tuition waiver (over $14,000 a year) or awards of $2,900+
California State University, East BayCal State East Bay Global Scholarships for International Students
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSHelp with fall and spring tuition
Capital UniversityCapital University Aya Ueki International Student Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Master’s
Deadline variesUSTuition and living support
Clark UniversityClark Presidential Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUS$3,000 each (five awards)
California State University, NorthridgeCSUN Associated Students International Matador Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUSPartial funding
Case Western Reserve UniversityCWRU Automatic Merit Scholarships — International Applicants
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based
Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSUp to $34,000 a year off tuition
University of DaytonDayton International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Dickinson CollegeDickinson International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUS$10,000–$25,000 a year
Fordham UniversityFordham International First-Year Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSVaries by award
Fulbright ProgramFulbright Foreign Student Program
Master’s · PhD
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg Academic Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUS$12,000 - $32,000
DePaul UniversityGlobal DePaul Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Rolling deadlineUSNeed-based
Harvard UniversityHarvard University Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSUp to $38,000 a year
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityIllinois Wesleyan International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSUp to $28,893 a year (93% of tuition)
University of MississippiInternational Academic Excellence Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Iowa State UniversityIowa State International First-Year Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline not yet announcedUSAwards toward fall tuition and fees; amounts depend on funding
Kansas State UniversityK-State International Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUSFully funded
Duke UniversityKarsh International Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Kenyon CollegeKenyon Academic Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSUp to half of the comprehensive fee
Knox CollegeKnox International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based aid
Lafayette CollegeLafayette International Need-Based Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Lawrence UniversityLawrence International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSAbout 50% of tuition (out-of-state fee waiver)
Louisiana Tech UniversityLouisiana Tech Bulldog Out-of-State Scholarship for International Students
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline not yet announcedUS10–25% of nonresident tuition (undergraduate); 1–9 credit hours waived (graduate)
University of MissouriMizzou Curator’s Grant-in-Aid Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline variesUS$3,000–$18,000
Michigan State UniversityMSU Non-Resident Scholarship — International Applicants
Bachelor’s
Deadline not yet announcedUSAmounts set by each fund
University of Nebraska–LincolnNebraska ISSO Scholarships for International Students
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline variesUS$11,000
Northern Arizona UniversityNorthern Arizona University International Excellence Award
Bachelor’s · Master’s
Deadline not yet announcedUSSmall grants (requests over $5,000 are not considered)
The Ohio State UniversityOhio State International Student Grant
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Rolling deadlineUSPartial tuition (merit-based)
Otis College of Art and DesignOtis College International Merit and Continuing Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSUp to $12,500
P.E.O. InternationalP.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUSTuition grants
The Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State Tuition Grants for International Students (SIGIA and PSTAG)
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUSNeed-based
Princeton UniversityPrinceton University Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUS$20,000 a year up to full tuition
Rhodes CollegeRhodes International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Saint Joseph’s UniversitySaint Joseph’s Merit-Based Academic Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Seattle UniversitySeattle University International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based aid
Sewanee: The University of the SouthSewanee International Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based aid
St. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf International Need-Based Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based aid
St. Paul’s School (New Hampshire)St. Paul’s School (New Hampshire) — International Financial Aid
High school
Deadline not yet announcedUSCompetitive scholarships; $1,000+ can bring a nonresident tuition waiver
Texas State UniversityTexas State University International Scholarships
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUSUp to $1,000 a year, plus an out-of-state tuition waiver
Texas Tech UniversityTexas Tech International Affairs Undergraduate Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based aid (up to full tuition)
The Loomis Chaffee SchoolThe Loomis Chaffee School — International Financial Aid
High school
Deadline not yet announcedUS$5,000–$35,000 a year
Trinity University (Texas)Trinity International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSFully funded
Tulane UniversityTulane Grossman & Cohen Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSFully funded
Tulane University / Stamps Scholars ProgramTulane Stamps Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSMerit awards from $5,000 a year, plus competitive scholarships
The University of Alabama in HuntsvilleUAH International Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline not yet announcedUS$25,000 a year (Global Access); $5,000–$10,000 for continuing students
University of California, MercedUC Merced Global Access Program and International Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUS$1,000 each (up to ten awards)
University of Illinois ChicagoUIC Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUS$3,000–$6,000 a year
The University of North Carolina at GreensboroUNC Greensboro International Student Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
Union College (New York)Union International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSUp to $1,500 (one-time)
University of Arizona International Student ServicesUniversity of Arizona International Student Emergency Fund
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Deadline not yet announcedUS$18,500–$25,000 a year (undergraduate); $750 a semester (graduate)
University of FindlayUniversity of Findlay International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s · Master’s
Deadline variesUSTuition cut from $29,016 to $13,294 a year, or 50% off tuition
University of IdahoUniversity of Idaho Invitation to Idaho and #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline not yet announcedUSHelp paying tuition, fees and student health insurance
University of Minnesota International Student and Scholar ServicesUniversity of Minnesota ISSS Academic Financial Support (tuition help)
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Rolling deadlineUSOne-time help with a specific emergency
University of Minnesota International Student and Scholar ServicesUniversity of Minnesota ISSS Emergency Funds
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD
Rolling deadlineUSIn-state tuition rate (worth over $27,000 a year)
The University of New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico International Amigo Scholarship
Bachelor’s
Deadline not yet announcedUSNeed-based
University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSFrom partial waivers up to full tuition with living allowances
University of West GeorgiaUniversity of West Georgia International Scholarships and Waivers
Bachelor’s · Master’s
Deadline not yet announcedUSNeed-based aid
Washington University in St. LouisWashU International Need-Based Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial nonresident tuition waivers, renewable
Western Washington UniversityWestern Washington University International Achievement Award
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSPartial funding
The College of WoosterWooster International Merit Scholarships
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSNeed-based
Yale UniversityYale University Undergraduate Financial Aid
Bachelor’s
Deadline variesUSTuition and living support
University of KansasUniversity of Kansas Graduate Fellowship
PhD
Last deadline 9 Oct 2026USFully funded
Stanford UniversityKnight-Hennessy Scholars
Master’s · PhD
Last deadline 6 Oct 2026US$20,000 (master’s) or $25,000 (doctorate)
AAUWAAUW International Fellowship
Master’s · PhD
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- High school scholarships in the United States10
- Bachelor’s scholarships in the United States97
- Master’s scholarships in the United States25
- PhD scholarships in the United States21