ganapriya
1st June 2011, 04:55 AM
The Scholarships in USA & the financial aid-fee waivers that are awarded to International Students are merit based. Eligibility for scholarship awards is based on strong academics, good performance on standardized exams There are various types of Scholarships:
1.Fellowship/ Scholarship: This is usually offered on the student's ability, competence & performance.
2. Graduate Assistantship: Generally it may involve a teaching or research assistantship. Student who receive aid, do so in the form of assistantship i.e. cash stipend or a tuition fee waiver or reduced tuition fee.
3.Sports Scholarship: Though seldom offered to international students, athletic or sports scholarships are available in a wide range to outstanding and talented athletes.
Fulbright Scholarship
The Institute of International Education (IIE) US is administering the Fulbright Foreign Student Program that provides fellowship to foreign students for study, research abroad in academic fields and for professional training.
Partnership for learning undergraduate studies (PLUS) Program
The PLUS program is a U.S Govt. Sponsored scholarship program that offers scholarship to outstanding Indian students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and an aptitude for cultural exchange.
International Fellowship program (IFP)
The International Fellowship program is designed to support post graduate study of such candidates who may not otherwise have access to higher education.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership.
Dumberton Oaks Trustees for Harvard University
Dumberton Oaks Trustees for Harvard University.
study abroad (http://www.topukuniversities.com)
1.Fellowship/ Scholarship: This is usually offered on the student's ability, competence & performance.
2. Graduate Assistantship: Generally it may involve a teaching or research assistantship. Student who receive aid, do so in the form of assistantship i.e. cash stipend or a tuition fee waiver or reduced tuition fee.
3.Sports Scholarship: Though seldom offered to international students, athletic or sports scholarships are available in a wide range to outstanding and talented athletes.
Fulbright Scholarship
The Institute of International Education (IIE) US is administering the Fulbright Foreign Student Program that provides fellowship to foreign students for study, research abroad in academic fields and for professional training.
Partnership for learning undergraduate studies (PLUS) Program
The PLUS program is a U.S Govt. Sponsored scholarship program that offers scholarship to outstanding Indian students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and an aptitude for cultural exchange.
International Fellowship program (IFP)
The International Fellowship program is designed to support post graduate study of such candidates who may not otherwise have access to higher education.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership.
Dumberton Oaks Trustees for Harvard University
Dumberton Oaks Trustees for Harvard University.
study abroad (http://www.topukuniversities.com)