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Paying for Graduate School – 49 Awards and Fellowships

Scholarship for USA — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:11:38 +0000

Paying for graduate school can be difficult, especially in universities in the US where tuition is expensive. International students are not allowed to work off campus, which makes paying for graduate school harder for someone that has no income source for at least two years while they are completing their degree. However, there are a limited number of grants, fellowships and scholarships available for international students that make it easier to pay for graduate school. Qualifying for one of these grants will provide money for graduate school that can significantly reduce the burden of paying for school.

Below is a list of private organizations that provide funding for graduate school through scholarship programs. Some of these programs are very well known like the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Rhodes Scholarship.

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Scholarships for International Students at UW-Madison

Scholarship for USA — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:40:33 +0000

The University of Wisconsin Madison (UW-Madison) has had record number of international student enrollment during the 2009 fall semester. Of these 2,214 were graduate students, 1,433 undergrads, 227 non-degree-seeking students, and 105 taking professional coursework. The university attributes this increase in international student enrollment due to the university’s high ranking in U.S. News and World Report rankings, the fall in the US dollar which has made an US education more affordable, and a streamlined visa process which makes it easier to obtain F1 student visas.

Tuition price tag for an UW-Madison education is not cheap. Undergraduate tuition for a year is $23,063, graduate tuition is about $25,000. Although there are no full scholarships for international students, there are a number of awards and fellowships that are available to defray the cost of tuition and living expenses. Here is a list of resources for international students at UW-Madison where they can find scholarship money for college. Bookmark this page so you can come back to it later, or better yet, sign up for our email updates.

Grants and awards for undergraduate and incoming students

L&S Honors Program Grants and Awards
http://www.honors.ls.wisc.edu/SiteContent.aspx?prev=1&id=46

L&S Scholarships
http://www.lssaa.wisc.edu/scholarships/

Athletic Scholarships
www.uwbadgers.com

Engineering Freshman Academic Achievement Award
studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/money/scholarships/merit.html

Pathways Scholars Program
www.lssaa.wisc.edu/psp/index.php

Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship
http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/wif.html

Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships & Holstrom Environmental Scholarships
http://www.provost.wisc.edu/uaa/docs/Hilldale.pdf

Wisconsin Alumni Association Outstanding Student Award for Juniors & Seniors
www.uwalumni.com/scholarships

University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards
http://www.provost.wisc.edu/uaa/docs/Bookstore.pdf

Pharmacy New Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarships
http://www.cals.wisc.edu/students/financing/

Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarships
http://www.journalism.wisc.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship
http://www.uwalumni.com/glbtac

Office of Student Financial Services
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/

Grants and awards for graduate students

The Graduate School Fellowships
http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/fellowships/index.html

University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards
http://www.provost.wisc.edu/uaa/docs/Bookstore.pdf

Pharmacy New Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarships
http://www.cals.wisc.edu/students/financing/

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship
http://www.uwalumni.com/glbtac

Tinker-Nave Short-Term Field Research Grants
http://www.lacis.wisc.edu/navefield.html

Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant
http://global.wisc.edu/skj/

Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grant
http://global.wisc.edu/skj/

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Full tuition scholarship at Texas A&M University

Scholarship for USA — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:41:15 +0000

There are numerous scholarships for international students available at the Texas A&M University. The Good Neighbor Scholarship awards full scholarship to students from the Caribbean and North, South and Central America. Other scholarships at A&M range from $500-$2500. However, international students need to be enrolled at the university for a few semesters before they become eligible for most of these scholarships, grants and awards.

Eppright Outstanding International Student Award
One $2,000 cash award is presented annually to an international student who has excelled in academics, leadership, service, and participation in extracurricular activities. This is the highest honor bestowed on an international student at Texas A&M.

Eligibility: Graduate students with a 3.50 GPR or undergraduates with a 3.00 GPR, who have participated extensively in campus and community extracurricular activities in leadership positions, and who have been enrolled at Texas A&M for at least two full semesters, not counting the current semester. This award is announced as a highlight of International Week.

Duration of Award: A one-time cash award given annually.

Bill and Rita Stout Academic Excellence Award
A one-time award of up to $600 will be given each year along with an appropriate plaque to recognize international undergraduate students for outstanding achievement in academics and leadership at Texas A&M.

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students holding a non-immigrant visa, enrolled at Texas A&M, and who have not previously received this award. Students must have a minimum of 30 academic credits and a minimum GPR of 3.0. The student must demonstrate that they possess a strong interest in promoting international relations between people of all cultures. First preference for the award is given to those students enrolled full-time at TAMU/Koriyama.

Duration of Award: One Semester.

Shibata International Memorial Scholarship
An award of approximately $500 will be given to an international student who is currently enrolled in Texas A & M University.

Eligibility: The applicant must be an international student who is currently enrolled at Texas A & M University, has demonstrated high academic standards, and has a curiosity and openness to people and traditions of other countries. In addition, the student must be actively involved in organizations other than international ones.

Duration of Award: One semester.

Texas/Mexico Education Scholarship
This is a State of Texas award available to international students who are citizens of Mexico. It provides in-state tuition for recipients. Approximately 40 awards are available.

Eligibility: Financially needy undergraduates and graduates are eligible. Only a restricted number are available to Mexican students transferring from border institutions.

Duration of Award: Variable, depending on the award made, but never longer than a year duration. Students must reapply at the end of each award period if they want to be considered for additional awards.

Good Neighbor Scholarship
This state of Texas scholarship provides a complete waiver of tuition to eligible international students from countries in the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. Scholarship winners must still pay all applicable university fees. Applicants compete with other international students from their home countries throughout the state of Texas for a limited number of awards that are given to a certain number of students from each country. Awards are based on academic merit. Competition is intense, and final award decisions are made by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, not Texas A&M.
Important Notice:
This scholarship program is constantly under review and could be discontinued at any time. You are strongly urged not to rely on this award as a means to finance your studies.

Eligibility:

Student must be enrolled in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.

Citizenship from any country in the Caribbean and North, Central, or South America, except the United States and Cuba, also must have been a resident of one of these nations for at least five years.

Hold a non-immigrant visa (ex. F-1, J-1). and must plan to return to your home country upon the completion of your academic program.

Must be in good academic standing in the program in which you are currently enrolled. Undergraduates must have a minimum GPR of 2.0. Graduate students must have a minimum GPR of 3.0.

Must have completed at least one full academic semester at Texas A&M University, not including the current semester, in your current degree program.

May not be a member of the communist party.

Duration of Award: Awards last one semester. There is the possibility of receiving awards for all three semesters of the year.

Tina Watkins Scholarship
The Tina Watkins Scholarship was established by friends and colleagues in honor of Tina Watkins, who devoted her life to improving relationships and meeting the needs of International Students. One award of $500.00 will be made to an international student each Spring and Fall semester. Awards are based on academic merit, financial need, and the length of time a student has been enrolled at Texas A&M University. Scholarships will be directly applied to a student’s tuition and fee bill at Texas A&M University for their next semester’s enrollment.

Eligibility: Only self supported international students currently enrolled at Texas A&M University are eligible for the Tina Watkins Scholarship. Full-time ELI students are not eligible. Prospective students are not eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in their first, second, or third semester as degree seeking students at Texas A&M University at the time of their application. Students must be in good academic standing to apply: minimum cumulative GPR for Undergraduates — 2.0, and Graduates — 3.0. Students cannot be the recipient of a Tina Watkins Scholarship more than once.

Duration of Award: One Semester

Iranian American Women’s Society for Education Scholarship
The Society of Iranian American Women for Education has provided $10,000 in scholarships for Texas A&M students of Iranian descent. The SIAWE is a non-profit charitable organization with no religious preferences or political affiliations. The SIAWE has made the growth and advancement of Iranian students as one of its major goals. Scholarship recipients will receive credit toward tuition and fees at Texas A&M University. Scholarship awards will vary in amounts but will not exceed $2,000. Awards will be distributed in equal amounts over two semesters.

Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a SIAWE Scholarship a student must:

Be of Iranian descent, in legal F-1 status.

Be currently attending or have accepted admission at Texas A&M University.

Must have a current GPA of at least 2.5 and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during the fall semester to receive funding for the spring.

Demonstrate financial need.

Be enrolled as full time Texas A&M student in fall and spring semester of the award year.

If the applicant is a new student, coming from a high school, submit a copy of the high school transcript with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. (This pertains to new students coming from high school.)

Have a signed degree plan on file if applicable. Students coming from high school must have evidence of having discussed their academic plans with a Texas A&M academic advisor.

Submit an essay in English of about 300 words to convey to the Scholarship Selection Committee personal information that they want to be considered in evaluating their needs and qualifications for receiving financial assistance. Also, they must indicate their intended major and career goals.

The scholarship recipients MUST attend the scholarship gala on March 25, 2006 in Houston, Texas.

The recipient must EXPRESSLY grant SIAWE access to his/her academic records and allow the confidential release of information to respective donors/contributors to his/her Scholarship Awards recipients.

Duration of Award: Two Semesters

Florence Terry Griswold Scholarship I
The FLorence Terry Griswold Scholarship I is awarded annually by the Pan American Round Tables of Texas. This Scholarship, named in honor of the founder of the Pan American Round Tables, assists a female student from one of the Pan American countries (other than the United States) in pursuing her studies in the state of Texas.

Eligibility: An applicant must be a female student who is a native citizen of one of the Pan American countries (other than the United States) defined as those countries which comprise the Organization of American States/Pan American Union. She must hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree, and be furthering her work on a master’s or equivalent degree at a state-supported college or university in Texas. Preference will be given to an applicant who will return to her native country and put her U.S. study and training to user there after completion of her graduate degree.

Duration of Award: A grant of at least $2,500 for one year (1/2 per semester or 1/3 per trimester). The grant is usually $2,500, but in some years it might be greater if funds are available.

Begum Akhtar Akram International Scholarship
This scholarship is funded in honor of the grandmother of a student from Pakistan who made his education and the education of several others possible during her life and continues to make a difference in the lives of all those around her. The recipient will receive an award of $1000.

Eligibility: An applicant must be an undergraduate international student (F-1 visa holder) from Pakistan, who is currently enrolled at Texas A&M University. He/She must have demonstrated financial need or hardship. He/She must also have demonstrated high academic standards, and a love and appreciation for the Aggie Traditions. The applicant must be in good academic standing with the University and have a current TAMU GPR of 3.0. He/She must be actively involved in and taken a leadership role in organizations other than international ones.

Duration of Award: A one-time cash award given annually.

Additional Info:
Standardized Tests: SAT or ACT required
TOEFL required
Application fee: $75 non refundable application fee

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843

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