Exploring financial aid and scholarships is essential for aspiring undergraduates seeking university education. This section delves into the diverse support options available, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. By navigating these avenues, students can gain valuable insights into securing financial assistance for their academic journey.
Warning signs of scholarship scams:
● The organisation guarantees you will win an award as a result of paying a fee.
● The organisation sounds like a non-profit but has no traceable history.
● The organisation claims it will “handle all your scholarship applications” for you.
● The organisation requests banking or credit card information to “process your application”.
● The organisation requires an entrance fee.
● For more information about avoiding scams, contact: www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
Welcome to our database of scholarships and financial aid options in the United States, for prospective undergraduates. While this collection aims to provide a comprehensive list of available opportunities, it's essential to note that the landscape of financial assistance is vast and ever-evolving. This database represents known scholarships and aid programs, yet there might be additional opportunities beyond this compilation. We encourage students to explore various sources and stay updated on potential avenues for funding their educational journey. A listing here does not mean that VIS endorses these organisations/programmes. You are strongly advised to conduct your own research.
Boston University: Trustee Scholarship.
Scholarships listed on Big Future - College Board.
Information for international students.
Special opportunities and financial aid - EducationUSA's database.
The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year. Eligibility: To be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
Currently, this site does not allow international students or those who live in U.S. territories, who do not have a U.S. address to register on our site. However, if you are interested in studying in the U.S. as an international student, you will be able to create a Fastweb profile by providing the address of the school in the U.S. you are interested in attending in the address field of registration. You may leave the phone number field blank. It is not needed to complete the Fastweb profile.
This resource provides information primarily for students with nonimmigrant visas, and for permanent residents of the United States.
To enter the competition, a high school student must take the PSAT/NMSQT® at a local high school or approved location in the specified year of high school and meet NMSC's published program participation requirements.
Student Entry Requirements
On test day, students are asked some questions to determine entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program. To participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, a student must:
take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern;
be enrolled as a high school student (traditional or homeschooled), progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to accept admission to college no later than the fall following completion of high school; and
attend high school in the United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S. commonwealth and territory; or meet the citizenship requirements for students attending high school outside the United States (see below).
Students attending high school outside the U.S.: To be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program, students attending high school outside the United States must be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.