Scholarships in United States for international students

8 scholarships you can use to study in United States are listed on Pathyras — United States's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 1 Master's · 8 PhD / research · 4

United States scholarships

AAUW International Fellowships
American Association of University Women (AAUW) · Master's / PhD
US$20,000 (Master's) or US$25,000 (doctoral) for one year of full-time study
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
US Department of State · Master's / PhD
Typically full tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance (exact package set by each country's Fulbright commission)
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford University · Master's / PhD / Professional (JD, MBA, MD)
Full funding for up to three years of a Stanford graduate degree

Multi-country scholarships you can use in United States

International and regional awards whose host universities include United States.

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in United States
Full tuition, monthly subsistence and housing allowance, books, medical insurance and travel
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
World Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in United States
Tuition, living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance for a development-related Master's
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation · Bachelor's / Master's
🌍 International award — usable in United States
Full scholarship (tuition, living costs, travel) plus leadership and career support; exact package set by each partner university
Rotary Peace Fellowship (Master's)
The Rotary Foundation · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in United States
Tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transport, field-experience costs and health insurance

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in United States.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in United States?

Yes. 8 scholarships you can use to study in United States are listed on Pathyras: United States's own government, university and foundation funding (such as AAUW International Fellowships, Fulbright Foreign Student Program and Knight-Hennessy Scholars) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do United States scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 1, Master's 8, PhD / research 4. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.