Scholarships funded by governmental bodies and external organizations
QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship
Match Scholarship Recipients are granted financial help and early admission to one of QuestBridge’s college partners.
Scholarship award: | fully-funded tuition fees over all 4 years of study (covering tuition fee, Housing and food, Books and supplies, and Travel expenses) |
Eligibility: | Open to all nationalities (including US citizens). |
Scholarship requirements:
- Applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer.
- Candidates must intend to enroll as a freshman in college in the fall semester.
- Applicants are expected to have exceptional academic qualifications.
- Applicants who come from low-income households are considered for the scholarship.
Note: Not all colleges consider non-U.S. citizens.
ICT Fund’s BETHA program for UAE students
Funded by: | UAE Government |
Field of study: | ICT-related disciplines (computer engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, information technology). See the full list of courses. |
Scholarship reward: | fully funded tuition fees |
Eligibility:
- Open to citizens of the United Arab Emirates
- Have a high school education (or finish it before the beginning of the program) and have a high school certificate (issued by the Ministry of Higher Education)
- You haven’t received any other scholarship.
- You’re not currently employed.
Scholarship requirements:
- High GPA (above 75%)
- Acceptance letter from your chosen university and a transcript of grades
- Family book
- Official IBAN letter that contains the seal (stamp) and signature of the bank
- Required Language tests like GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
AP Ambedkar Overseas Vidya Nidhi Scholarships for SC students
Funded by: | Social Welfare Department |
Scholarship award: | Full Funding, up to Rs. 10,00,000(5.00 +5.00) lakhs grant in two installments |
Eligibility:
- Open to Indian citizens.
- Parental income less than Rs.6.00 lakhs
- Only one child from a single family can be eligible under this scheme.
Scholarship requirements:
- High academic achievement: students will be selected in order of academic merit.
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
Funded by Orascom Construction, this scholarship for Egyptian students provides full funding for Bachelor’s degrees at prestigious US universities in fields that will support the economic prosperity of Egypt.
Universities: | Stanford University, The University of Chicago, Harvard University, The University of Pennsylvania. |
Period: | 4-years Bachelor’s program |
Scholarship award: | full tuition, a living allowance, travel and health insurance. |
Fields of study: | Engineering, Economics, Finance, Management |
Eligibility:
- An Egyptian national, currently residing there
- A high school GPA of 3.5 (90%)
- TOEFL certificate with a grade of 100 or above
- A proven record of participating in extracurricular activities
- Haven’t lived more than 2 years abroad and is committed to coming back to Egypt after graduation.
Major-specific scholarships
Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship
Field of study: | Nursing |
Scholarship award: | $1,000 per year Funded by Cascade Healthcare Solutions |
Eligibility: | all nationalities are eligible, but must be a legal resident in the US or hold a valid Student Visa. |
Selection criteria: | essay contest – assessed based on quality, thoughtfulness, and relevance to the topic. |
Scholarship requirements:
- be a high school student that’s been accepted into a college and plans to study nursing
- A GPA of at least 3.0
Note: Employees or family members of Cascade Healthcare Solutions are not eligible to participate.
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
Field of study: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) |
Scholarship award: | full tuition fee covered for 4 years.Funded by Cards Against Humanity |
Eligibility: | Female applicants from all nationalities |
Scholarship requirements:
- Must film a 3-minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you’re passionate about.
- Applicants must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student.
- Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Scholarships
Fields of study: | Journalism, Electronic (Radio/Audio) Media |
Scholarship awards: | Varied depending on the scholarship, but between $1,500 and $4,000. |
Eligibility: | All nationalities |
Scholarship requirements:
- Academic transcripts – must include individual courses and grades earned in each as well as cumulative GPA.
- 2 letters of recommendation.
- A copy of your thesis.
Read more about the financial aid offered by BEA on the official scholarships page.
Theater Scholarships
Field of study: | Musical Theater |
Eligibility: | All incoming 1st year students |
Four scholarships available:
- Ball State University CFA Awards: 10 merit-based scholarships amounting to $4,000 per year for in-state students and $2,000 per year for out-of-state students.
- Ball State University Fine Arts Scholarships: merit-based scholarship of $1,000 for four students.
- Ball State University Talent Scholarships: one-year stipends of $500 to $1,000 which you can reapply for each year for up to four years.
- The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: $10,000 per year for a 4-year theater study, as well as a mentorship with key industry players, free masterclasses, panels for career advancement, and more.