Scholarships for United States Students
Browse scholarships for students from United States. This page lists 15 scholarships that specifically welcome United States nationals (by nationality or region), plus scholarships open to all international students that you can also apply to. Always confirm each scholarship's eligibility and deadline before applying.
full fundingThe Gates Scholarship (TGS)
Open to U.S. high school seniors who are Pell-eligible, are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, and belong to at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Applicants must hold a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enrol full-time in a four-year bachelor's degree programme at an accredited, not-for-profit U.S. college or university.
Also open to all international students
Western Union Global Fellowship
Open to emerging leaders and social entrepreneurs who are leading nonprofit or for-profit social-impact ventures, especially those from or working with refugee, displaced, marginalised or underserved communities. Applicants should be able to commit fully to the virtual fellowship duration (around 8-10 hours per week, rising to 10-15 hours in the first two weeks) and have or plan a community placement for their venture. Applicants from a defined list of priority countries are especially encouraged to apply.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are there for United States students?
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At least 15 scholarships specifically welcome applicants from United States, in addition to many scholarships open to all international students, all listed on this page.
Can students from United States apply to scholarships open to all nationalities?
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Yes. Scholarships marked as open to all international students accept applicants from United States; check each one's other requirements and deadline.
