Scholarships

Scholarships for Immigrant, International and Latinx/Hispanic Students

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AAUW International Fellowships  
Fellowships offered by the American Association of University Women for female international students to study in the US. 

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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme  
Scholarships for postgraduate international students hailing from countries in Africa. 

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Bat and Ball Game Women’s Sports Scholarship  
A scholarship offering $1,000 to a woman currently studying a sports-related degree at any US university. 

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Civil Society Leadership Awards  
Fully-funded scholarships are available for students from eligible countries to study in the US or another host country at master’s level. 

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James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship 
The James J. and Margaret M . Kerrigan Scholarship will provide the opportunity for financial support to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and students who have an official DACA status. Eligible applicants must be full-time college juniors or seniors at any accredited U.S. based Historically Black College or University in the fields of K-12 Education or Fine/Performing Arts during the 2023-24 Academic year. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. 

• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form 

• Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university 

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Great Minds in STEM Scholarship 

Basic Scholarship Requirement 

• Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities 

• Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree 

• Applicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for merit-based scholarships.  Applicants may have a minimum 2.5 GPA for non-merit-based donor scholarships. 

• Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community 

• Applicants may be enrolled full-time or part-time at the time of application and the time of the scholarship award 

• Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM or health-related undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.  

• If you have already earned a bachelor's degree and are seeking support for another bachelor's degree OR you have already earned a master's degree and are seeking support for another master's degree OR you have already earned a doctoral degree and are seeking support for another doctoral degree, you are ineligible to apply to this scholarship program. 

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International Scholarships 
International Scholarships is a database that allows international students to search for scholarships based on their country of origin and their intended country of study. 

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John Deere Scholarship 
Awarded to those who have excelled in academics, extracurricular activities, MANRRS, and community involvements. This scholarship is intended for chapters that demonstrate a strong need for financial assistance. 

Criteria For Collegiate Students 

• Declared Major: Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science Related  

• Classification: Collegiate student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree 

• Targeted Recipients: Member of a MANRRS collegiate organization, any Person within Minority Status 

• Grade Point Average: 3.0 Cumulative or above 

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NBCUniversal Media Scholarship 
The NBCUniversal Media Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding undergraduate Latino students attending a U.S. post-secondary institution with an interest in the media and entertainment industry.   

Eligibility Requirements 

• A college sophomore or junior enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university 

• At least 18 years of age or older 

• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent 

• Must be a U. S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, or have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future 

• Have an interest in the media and entertainment industry; all majors are welcomed 

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MasterCard Foundation Scholarships  
Scholarships for African students to study in the US and Africa. 

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National Scholarship For High School And Community College Graduates 
Award: Up to $33,000 based on the degree and the cost of tuition at one of the National Partner Colleges. Deadline: Typically closes in February; please visit the website for details. 

Requirements 

• Are undocumented and came to the U.S. before November 1, 2018, and have continuously lived in the U.S. since then or have DACA or TPS. 

• Came to the U.S. before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible). 

• Have significant unmet financial need. 

• Have graduated or will graduate from a U.S. high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) before the fall of 2025. 

• Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better. 

• Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the fall of 2025 or spring of 2026. 

• Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College in your state). 

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Microsoft Hola Scholarship 
Award: Varies by scholarship; please visit website for details. 
Deadline: Typically closes in March; please visit the website for details. 
Requirements 

• Be a U.S.-based high school senior of Hispanic and Latinx descent. 

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA. 

• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs – Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school, in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year. 

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

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Opportunity Scholarship For Locked-out Dreamers 
Award: Up to $80,000 in total for a bachelor’s degree at one of the Opportunity Partner Colleges. Deadline: Typically closes in January; please visit the website for details. 
Requirements 

• Are undocumented and came to the U.S. before November 1, 2018, and have continuously lived in the U.S. since then or have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status). 

• Came to the U.S. before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible). 

• Have significant unmet financial need. 

• Live in and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in a targeted locked-out state by the end of the 2024-25 academic year. 

• Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have cumulative college/university GPA of 2.5 or better. 

• Intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an Opportunity Partner College in the fall. 

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Preply Scholarship  
Three winners will receive an award of up to $2,000. Open to all students (domestic and international, and at any study level) aged between 16 and 35. To enter, you'll need to submit a 500-word essay related to online education, multilingualism, and professional development. 

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Surfshark Privacy and Security Scholarship  
A $2,000 prize is available to a student currently enrolled in the US or another study destination as a high school, undergraduate or graduate student. You will need to submit an essay to apply and the scholarship is open to all nationalities.

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Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship  
Awarded twice a year to passionate international students wishing to study in the US. Worth US$1,000. 

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The Gates Scholarship 
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. 

Basic Eligibility 

To apply, students must be: 

• A high school senior 

• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American 

• Pell-eligible 

• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident 

• In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)  

•  Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. 

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The Trudy Feliu Scholarship Program 
The Trudy Feliu Scholarship Program supports Hispanic female student leaders.   

Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be of Hispanic heritage 

• Must identify as female 

• Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate students 

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, in the US, for the 2024-2025 academic year 

• Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA, or other Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA) 

• Submit a FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable) 

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The Nationwide-HSF Scholarship Program 
The Nationwide-HSF Scholarship Program supports college juniors completing their bachelor’s degree in a business-related major. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be of Hispanic heritage 

• Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) 

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, in the US, for the 2024-2025 academic year 

• Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA, or other Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA) 

• Submit a FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable) 

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#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship  
International scholarships aimed at all overseas students studying any subject at a participating college or university in the US (of which there are 57). You should submit an essay or video demonstrating your interest and initiative in promoting intercultural learning and exchange. (The deadline for Fall 2019 entry has passed, applications will open for the 2020 round in May 2019.)