Scholarship Opportunities

These are scholarships to universities that students may apply for. For some, they have to be nominated by CIS. Most scholarships require you to apply right at the beginning of Grade 12. Please feel free to ask us about any of the scholarships if you have questions. This page will continue to be updated with new opportunities.

University of Alabama (US)

Scholarships of different levels based on PSAT & SAT Scores

https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/international/ 

https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/national-merit/ 

Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK)

EU Scholarship (among others)

Reduces fees for students from EU countries to the equivalent of UK student fees

https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international-students/fees-and-finance/international-scholarships/ 

Coventry (UK)

EU Support Bursary

Automatica scholarship for EU students reducing fees to what UK students pay

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/ 

Duke (US)

Robertson Scholarship

Full tuition scholarship plus summer opportunities and research stipen. Requires you to spend one semester studying at Chapel Hill (you can also apply to Chapel Hill's Robertshon scholarship and spend one semester at Duke).

https://robertsonscholars.org/ 

St. Mary's University London (UK)

Scholarships up to  £6,500 for international students

https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships.aspx 

University of Stirling (UK-Scotland)

A number of international scholarships, including EU-specific ones (often around £5000 per year)

https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/ 

University of Toronto (Canada)

Pearson Scholarship (requires CIS nomination)

Full tuition scholarship.

https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships 

UNC Chapel Hill (US)

Morehead-Cain Scholarship (requires CIS nomination in the spring of Junior year)

Covers all fees plus research, summer abroad, and stipend

https://www.moreheadcain.org/ 

University of Sydney (Australia)

Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship (only for international students, cannot be an Australian citizen)

100% tuition fees and the Student Services and Amenities Fee for 4 years of an undergraduate degree. Must apply with final (not predicted grades), so you must plan your application timeline based on this, if targeting this scholarship.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/sydney-international-undergraduate-academic-excellence-scholarship.html 

University of Virginia (US)

Jefferson Scholars  (requires CIS nomination)

Covers all tuition and fees for 4 years

https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/ 

Washington University in St. Louis (US)

Danforth Scholars Program

Full tuition scholarship to the university plus a stipend.

https://admissions.washu.edu/danforth-scholars-program/ 

Most countries ask for you to indicate if you plan to apply for financial aid, or how you plan to fun your studies. 

In Denmark: Tuition is free for Danish and EU/EEA students (and students on exchange programs). Generally, by coming to Denmark with your parents before age 20, you will probably be elligible for free tuition, but read more here: https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/national-merit/ 

In the UK: Check carefully if you are an EU resident or UK citizen, as you may be eligible for Home Fees

In the US: SUbmit the FAFSA (and for some schools) the CSS profile to be considered for financial need-based aid.