Scholarships to Study in United States
Fully-funded opportunities, university grants, and government fellowships for international and domestic students in United States.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The flagship international educational exchange program of the U.S. government. Provides funding for 4,000+ international students annually to pursue graduate study, advanced research, or artistic projects in the United States. Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel Prize laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, and heads of state worldwide.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Federally-funded scholarship for US undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grants to study or intern abroad. Prioritizes underrepresented students and non-traditional destinations. Over 4,000 scholarships awarded annually.
Boren Awards for International Study
Institute of International Education (IIE) & National Security Education Program
Awards for US students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to US interests (excludes Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). Focuses on Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Includes federal service commitment.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Congressionally-established memorial to President Harry S. Truman. Merit-based scholarship for US college juniors committed to careers in public service (government, nonprofit, education). Recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for public service in the United States.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fully-funded summer overseas program for intensive study of 15 critical languages (Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, and more). Prepares American students for critical world languages needed in national security and diplomacy.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
National Science Foundation
The oldest and most prestigious fellowship for STEM graduate students in the US. Founded in 1952, has funded 60,000+ scholars including 42 Nobel Laureates. Funds PhD candidates in NSF-supported STEM fields with 3 years of guaranteed funding.
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
The most prestigious and generous private fellowship for applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Founded in 1957 by Fannie and John Hertz. Only 15-18 fellows selected annually from 800+ applicants. Alumni include Nobel Laureates, MacArthur Fellows, and founders of major tech companies.
AAUW International Fellowships
American Association of University Women
One of the oldest and most prestigious fellowships for international women pursuing graduate study in the US. Founded in 1917, has funded 12,000+ women from 150 countries. AAUW alumni include Nobel Laureates, cabinet ministers, and academic leaders worldwide.
Point Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Point Foundation - The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
The largest scholarship provider for LGBTQ+ students in the United States. Awards over 400 scholarships annually across three programs: Flagship (undergraduate/graduate), Community College, and BIPOC Scholarship. Mentorship-focused approach with leadership development.
Google Lime Scholarship
Google & Lime Connect
Google-sponsored scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing computer science degrees. Combines financial support with fully-funded retreat at Google HQ featuring engineering workshops, mentorship, and networking. Focus on empowering students with visible/invisible disabilities in tech.
US Department of Defense Language Cadet Scholarship
U.S. Department of Defense - National Security Agency
Fully-funded scholarship for US students committed to serving as commissioned officers in the US Armed Forces after graduation. Covers all tuition, fees, and monthly stipend in exchange for active-duty service (typically 4-8 years post-graduation).
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
European Commission
The European Union's flagship scholarship program for international students. Funds 2-year integrated Master's programs delivered by consortiums of 3+ European universities. Students study in multiple European countries and receive a joint degree. Over 5,000 scholarships awarded annually across 100+ programs.
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Ashinaga Foundation (Japan)
Japanese foundation's scholarship for orphaned African high school graduates to pursue undergraduate studies at universities worldwide. Requires return to home country after graduation to contribute to development. Awards ~50 scholarships annually across sub-Saharan Africa. Founded by Yoshiomi Tamai in 2014.
National Overseas Scholarship (SC/ST)
Ministry of Social Justice + Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Government of India scholarship exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates to pursue Master's/PhD abroad. Fully-funded at any recognized foreign university. Awards ~100 scholarships annually (SC) + ~20 (ST). Highly competitive with income and academic criteria.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Aga Khan Foundation's scholarship for outstanding students from selected developing countries (Africa, Middle East, Central & South Asia). Awards 100+ scholarships annually for Master's/PhD at any university worldwide. Unique 50% grant + 50% interest-free loan structure. Focus on students committed to serving Muslim world.
Rotary Peace Fellowship
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation's flagship program funding future peace and development leaders. Fully-funded Master's (2 years) at 6 partner universities OR Professional Development Certificate (3 months). Awards 130+ fellowships annually. Focus on conflict resolution, peace-building, and international relations.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation's flagship scholarship for individuals from developing countries who have historically lacked educational opportunities. Awards ~350 fellowships annually across 22 countries. Fully-funded Master's or PhD in social justice fields. Alumni becoming next generation of leaders in social equity.
Watson Fellowship
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Unique post-baccalaureate fellowship funding 40 US undergraduates for one year of purposeful, independent exploration outside the US. No academic program - pure international immersion around a personal interest. Awards 40 fellowships annually from 41 partner colleges. 45+ years running, 3,000+ alumni.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Stanford University
Stanford's most prestigious graduate scholarship, launched 2018 with $750M endowment. Fully-funded graduate degree at Stanford (any program: MBA, JD, MD, MA, MS, PhD) + Leadership Development. Selects 100 scholars annually from 8,000+ applicants (1.25% acceptance). Most generous graduate scholarship globally.
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
Obama Foundation + University of Chicago / Columbia University
Obama Foundation's scholarship for rising leaders from around the world. Fully-funded one-year Master's degree at University of Chicago (Public Policy) OR Columbia University (Development Practice). Combined with Obama Foundation leadership curriculum. Selects 24 scholars annually (12 per program).
Davis Projects for Peace
Kathryn Wasserman Davis (through Davis United World College Scholars)
Grant funding undergraduate students at 91 partner colleges to design and implement their own peace-related project during summer. $10,000 per project. Awards 130+ projects annually across all disciplines. Complete flexibility in project scope - past projects range from clean water in Kenya to art therapy in refugee camps.
Google Generation Google Scholarship
Google's flagship scholarship for underrepresented computer science students in US and Canada. Awards $10,000 (US) or $5,000 (Canada) plus invitation to exclusive Scholars' Retreat at Google HQ. Focuses on women, Black, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students in tech.
Google Women Techmakers Scholarship (Anita Borg)
Google Women Techmakers
Google's global scholarship for women pursuing computer science careers. Named after Anita Borg (pioneer for women in computing). Awards $10,000 (US/Canada), €7,000 (EMEA), or regional equivalents. Includes exclusive retreat. Alumni pipeline to Google jobs. Highly competitive.
Microsoft Diversity Conference Scholarship
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft's scholarship funding underrepresented tech students to attend major diversity tech conferences. Awards $5,000 + full conference funding (typically $3,000-$4,000). Provides direct pathway to Microsoft internships and full-time roles. Strong focus on women, Black, Latinx, and Native American students.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Amazon
Amazon's scholarship for high school seniors from underserved communities pursuing computer science. Awards $10,000/year for 4 years ($40,000 total) + paid Amazon internship after freshman year. Focuses on students with financial need + underrepresented backgrounds. Awards 400+ scholarships annually.
Meta University Scholarship for AI Engineers
Meta (formerly Facebook)
Meta's scholarship for students pursuing AI/ML research at US universities. Focus on underrepresented groups in AI. Awards ~50 scholarships annually. Includes potential internship at Meta AI (formerly Facebook AI Research). Strong pipeline to Meta AI/ML full-time roles.
Boeing Scholarship (via SWE)
Boeing + Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Boeing's scholarship for women engineering students administered through Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Awards multiple tiers ($5K-$15K). Focus on aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Strong pipeline to Boeing internships and full-time roles. Alumni network via SWE.
Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship
Adobe Research
Adobe Research's scholarship for outstanding women pursuing computer science/engineering degrees. Awards annually in US and India. Focus on empowering women in tech research. Pipeline to Adobe Research internships and full-time roles. Includes exclusive researcher mentorship.
Spotify Technology Scholars Program
Spotify
Spotify's scholarship for underrepresented undergraduate students in tech. Awards $15,000 + priority for Spotify internships. Focuses on Black, Latinx, and Native American students in computer science. Strong pipeline to Spotify's growing engineering team.
Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs's fellowship for first-year MBA students from underrepresented backgrounds. Awards $35,000 + guaranteed 2nd-year summer internship at Goldman. Fast-track to Goldman Sachs Associate roles. Focus on Black, Latinx, Native American, and women MBA students.
Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarship
AnitaB.org
Provides funding for women and non-binary individuals in computing to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration. It is the premier networking and hiring event for women in tech. Scholars frequently secure internships and full-time offers from top tech companies during the event.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1949, it aims to foster global peace through education. Requires a strict commitment to return to the home country after graduation.
Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta International
Awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart.
Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship
Reaching Out MBA
A joint effort between top business schools and Reaching Out MBA to develop out LGBTQ+ and active ally business leaders. Each Fellow receives a minimum $20K scholarship and access to exclusive leadership programming.
Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship
Pat Tillman Foundation
Founded in honor of Pat Tillman, who left the NFL to serve in the US Army. Supports active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses who embody Pat's core values of service, scholarship, humble leadership, and impact.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation
Honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the US. Awards $90,000 for up to two years of graduate study in any field. Highly prestigious and fiercely competitive.
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)
U.S. Department of Defense
A scholarship-for-service program fully funding students pursuing STEM degrees. For every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working one year as a civilian employee with the Department of Defense.
National GEM Consortium Fellowship
National GEM Consortium
Designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups (African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans) at the master's and doctoral levels in engineering and science.
The Quad Fellowship
Institute of International Education (IIE)
A first-of-its-kind scholarship designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. Sponsors 100 exceptional master's and doctoral students from Quad and ASEAN countries to study in the US.
McKinsey Early Access & Emerging Scholars
McKinsey & Company
Aimed at pre-MBA students admitted to top business schools. Identifies top talent before they even set foot on campus, offering them financial support and an inside track to McKinsey consulting roles.
NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
A highly individualized, accelerated PhD or MD/PhD training program. Students conduct collaborative research under two mentors—one at the NIH intramural campus in Maryland, and one at either Oxford or Cambridge.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA)
Pays tuition, fees, and a monthly living stipend to students pursuing primary care health professions training. In return, scholars commit to providing primary care health services in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for 2 to 4 years.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Highly competitive PhD fellowship awarded by the DoD to US citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines of military importance. Awards ~150 fellowships annually. Unlike the SMART scholarship, NDSEG has ZERO post-graduation service commitment.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The nation's largest nonprofit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education. HSF Scholars receive financial support and unparalleled access to corporate sponsors (Fortune 500 companies) for internships and jobs. Awards over 10,000 scholarships annually.
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
A nonprofit public charity that awards educational grants to exceptional women from developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and are enrolled at universities in the US, Canada, South Africa, and Latin America.
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Organization of American States
Provides scholarships for graduate study or research at university institutions in OAS Member States. Aimed at supporting the development of the Americas.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation
A massive $500 million initiative providing fully-funded scholarships to bright, economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to study at partner universities worldwide (including Berkeley, Edinburgh, McGill, and Ashesi).
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Palantir Technologies
Launched in 2010 to encourage women to pursue computer science. Open to undergraduate women globally. Evaluated on technical capability and leadership.