Scholarships That Makes Your Dream of Study in the USA easy!

Introduction :

Post-Covid, Studying in the USA is a dream for many students out there. However, due to the expensive cost of education in the USA, many deserving students drop the plan. Nowadays, there are many upcoming scholarship programs in the USA that provide financial aid to students who don’t want to lose out on the opportunity to study in one of the reputed colleges/universities due to a lack of financial resources.

These scholarship programs are specially created for international students who are seeking financial aid. If you are planning to study in the USA, it is quite essential to plan your entire US education. Right from choosing the best university to financing it, you must consult an abroad study counselor who can guide you with each minute detail.

If you are looking for a study abroad consultant in Ahmedabad you can visit the Flamingo Educare office, Ahmedabad.

Scholarship to Study in the USA:

Below are a few scholarships programs in the USA that will make your dream of studying in the USA a little easy:

1. The NextGen Scholarship
2. The American Association of University Women (AAUW)
3. The PEO International Peace Scholarship
4. The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship
5. The Civil Society leadership Awards

1. The NextGen Scholarship:

The NextGen scholarship 2021 is a scholarship program in the USA that is offered to deserving students to not lose out on good opportunities because of a lack of funds or resources. The NextGen grants scholarships to qualified high school seniors and current undergraduate students pursuing 2-year or 4-year College.

This program was created for non-citizens of the USA and international students.  Andrena Sawyer, Consulting president of P.E.R.K. USA established NextGen scholarship which is applicable for all the types of universities in the USA. Students applying for the scholarship program are judged on basis of merit and financial need. The deserving candidate is awarded a scholarship amount of $1000.

NextGen scholarship eligibility:

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA
2. Must be an international student or non-citizen
3. Must currently live in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC or must be admitted to a college that is in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC
4. Must be a college accepted high school senior or an undergraduate student attending 2-year or 4-year college

How to apply for the NextGen Scholarship?

1. Students need to apply through the online registration link
2. Supporting document:
3. 2 LOR – one of which must be from a teacher, professor, or high school counselor, and other LOR could be from a co-worker, coach, or mentor.
4. Two essays each comprising 500 words.
5. Proof showing enrollment or acceptance at university/college
6. An official transcript

NextGen eligible courses:

Next Gen scholarship program is eligible for students pursuing Bachelor’s degree in any course.

NextGen scholarship terms & conditions:

1. The application must be filled up in one sitting, as details cannot be saved.
2. The scholarship award amount can be used only for Tuition fees
3. Must fulfill all the eligibility criteria to process the application further.

2. The American Association of University Women (AAUW):

Established in the year 1917, an American Association of University woman was founded to support women who are pursuing full-time graduation or post-doctoral degree in the United States. The AAUW scholarships 2021 are offered to non-citizens or permanent residents who intend to return to their home country to start a professional career.

A scholarship amount of $18000 is awarded to the one pursuing Master’s/first professional degree, an amount of $20000 for a doctoral degree, and an amount of $30000 for the post-doctoral degree. The AAUW international fellowships are majorly focused on candidates who return to their home countries to become successful leaders in academics, government, business, scientific, or arts fields.

The AAUW scholarship program supports both graduate and post-graduate studies accredited by U.S universities.

AAUW scholarship eligibility:

1. Must hold an academic degree in the US or abroad and should be equivalent to a U.S bachelor’s degree
2. Must intend to devote full time to academics during the scholarship year
3. Must hold citizenship in a country other than the United States
4. Fluency in English. Candidates must take English proficiency exams.

How to apply for an AAUW scholarship?

1. Students need to apply through an online platform
2. Need to provide three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues, professors, teachers, co-workers, or any well-acquainted with you.
3. Upload official transcripts
4. Upload proof of highest degree from the college/university obtained
5. Upload proof of English proficiency test
6. Upload transcripts of current enrollment in university/college

AAUW eligible courses:

AAUW scholarship program is eligible for all graduate and post-graduate studies at accredited US institutions.

AAUW terms & conditions:

1. International fellowship funds are available only for educational expenses, living expenses, and travel for professional meetings.
2. All candidates are required to sign a contract for accepting the award amount
3. Must fulfill all the eligibility criteria to process application further

3. The P.E.O. International Peace scholarship:

The P.E.O international peace scholarship program was established in the year 1949, to provide scholarships for selected exceptionally high school senior women from other counties to undertake graduate study in the United States.

The PEO IPS 2021 is a scholarship program that focuses majorly on providing scholarships for international students in the USA. Under this scholarship program, students can opt for various study courses in the USA.

PEO IPS eligibility:

1. A candidate who is a non-citizen or international student is eligible for PEO IPS.
2. The candidate must be qualified for a full-time graduate study
3. To be eligible for the first scholarship, the candidate must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled for the entire academic year
4. International students who are associated with Cottey College are eligible for PEO IPS.

How to apply for PEO IPS?

1. Candidates need to apply online for PEO IPS
2. While applying, the candidate needs to provide a letter of recommendation, original transcripts, and proof of English proficiency test.
3. Upload the proof of highest degree attained from college/university
4. The candidate is required to indicate additional financial resources such as personal & family funds, tuition waivers, study grants, teaching assistantships which are required to meet estimated expenses.

PEO IPS eligible courses:

PEO IPS is eligible for full-time graduate degree courses from an accredited college or university in the United States.

PEO IPS terms & conditions:

1. PEO International peace scholarship is not intended to cover all academic & personal expenses.
2. Must meet all the eligibility criteria to fulfill the scholarship procedure.

4. The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship:

The Aga Khan Foundation international scholarship program is specially designed to award outstanding students from developing countries that have no other means of financial sources to fund their studies.

The Aga Khan scholarships 2021 are designed to provide a limited number of scholarships every year for postgraduate studies and to prepare students for employment primarily within The Aga Khan Foundation. There are various other scholarship programs in the USA but The Aga Khan international scholarship is based on a 50% grant & 50% loan basis.

Aga Khan scholarship eligibility

1. There are certain geographic areas from which the Aga Khan Foundation accepts the application. India is one of them.
2. The foundation accepts applicants from only those countries where Aga Khan Foundation has offices so that the foundation can process the applications & interview candidates.
3. Age limit – 30 years
4. Only those students can apply who have excellent academic records, who genuinely seek financial aid, who wants to get enrolled in highly reputed universities, or those whose field of study is related to AKF focus areas.

How to apply for Aga Khan Scholarships?

1. Application procedure for Aga Khan international scholarship program is decentralized.
2. Students can get application forms from Aga Khan foundation offices or education boards
3. Students can obtain forms on the 1^st of January every year from Aga Khan Foundation offices or the Education board. Completed application forms should be submitted to respective offices.

Aga Khan Foundation eligible courses:

Aga Khan Internal scholarship program is eligible for all postgraduate courses from accredited colleges/universities in the USA.

Aga Khan scholarship terms & conditions:

1. The AKF international scholarship program assists students with living expenses and Tuition fees only.
2. Financial Aid for the Ph.D. program is only provided in the first two years of study
3. 50% of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan so it must be reimbursed with a service charge of 5%
4. Applications from students who have already started their coursework will not be considered
5. Must meet all the eligibility criteria to fulfill the scholarship procedure.

5. The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA):

The civil society leadership awards (CSLA) is a scholarship for Master’s degree students who have performed excellently in their professional and academic careers and are deeply committed to bringing up positive social change in their respective communities.

Civil society leadership awards (CSLA) 2021 is one of the scholarship awards in the USA which aims to directly help potential leaders in the states where civil society has been suffered due to a shortage of democratic training in social improvement and local government.

However, the final selection is based on if the candidate is fit with the program’s objectives and meets the eligibility criteria of participating schools. If you are looking for a Study abroad consultant in Ahmedabad who can guide you with details on USA scholarships visit the Flamingo Educare office, Ahmedabad.

CSLA eligibility:

1. Must be a citizen of an eligible country
2. Must be proficient in English, German, or French at a level required by colleges/universities
3. Must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college with an excellent score
4. Must have professional work experience in a chosen field of study
5. Must demonstrate commitment to home country to work towards the development of society

How to apply for CSLA scholarships?

1. Students can apply through an online portal.
2. If you are applying online, first you need to enroll on the portal and follow guidelines.
3. Candidates can also apply via paper application which can be accessed in the downloaded file section of the portal.

CSLA eligible courses:

CSLA is eligible for specific courses at the Master’s level from accredited universities/colleges in the USA.

CSLA scholarships terms & conditions:

1. A scholarship award will cover your university fees and tuition fees
2. Need to compulsory attend regional grantee conference
3. Scholarship amount will only cover program-related traveling
4. The scholarship will only be sponsored if you are applying for eligible courses at the Master’s level
5. Applications from students who have already started their coursework will not be considered
6. Must meet all the eligibility criteria to fulfill the scholarship procedure

For more details on USA scholarship programs; get in touch with our study abroad consultant team at Flamingo Educare.