1. Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI)
- Institution: Harvard University
- Coverage: Full tuition, room, and board based on financial need.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
2. Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
- Institution: Stanford University
- Coverage: Full funding for graduate studies, including tuition, stipend, and travel allowance.
- Eligibility: International students applying for graduate programs.
3. MIT Scholarships
- Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Coverage: Need-based financial aid covering tuition and living expenses.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
4. Yale Need-Based Financial Aid
- Institution: Yale University
- Coverage: Full financial support based on demonstrated need.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
5. UChicago Empower Initiative
- Institution: University of Chicago
- Coverage: Full tuition scholarships for undergraduate students.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
6. Columbia Financial Aid
- Institution: Columbia University
- Coverage: Need-based aid for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate and graduate programs.
7. Trustee and Presidential Scholarships
- Institution: University of Southern California (USC)
- Coverage: Fully funded undergraduate scholarships for exceptional students.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
8. Karsh International Scholarship
- Institution: Duke University
- Coverage: Full scholarships for outstanding international students.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
9. Penn World Scholars Program
- Institution: University of Pennsylvania
- Coverage: Covers tuition, fees, and living expenses.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
10. Caltech Financial Aid
- Institution: California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Coverage: Full financial aid for students with financial need.
- Eligibility: International students applying for undergraduate programs.
11. Jefferson Scholarship
- Institution: University of Virginia
- Coverage: Full scholarship to attend the University of Virginia, including tuition and room and board.
- Eligibility: High school seniors nominated by their schools.
12. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- Coverage: Full financial scholarship to attend any U.S. college or university, including leadership development opportunities and mentoring.
- Eligibility: High-achieving ethnic minority students in the United States.
13. Davis United World College Scholars Program
- Coverage: Full tuition at participating U.S. colleges and universities.
- Eligibility: Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at one of the 18 schools or colleges in the United World Colleges (UWC) movement.
14. Stamps Scholars Program
- Coverage: Full tuition, room, board, and additional funding for educational enhancements such as summer experiences, international travel, and study.
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students at participating U.S. colleges and universities.
15. Morehead-Cain Scholarship
- Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Coverage: Full scholarship including tuition, fees, and living expenses, along with funding for summer enrichment activities and international study.
- Eligibility: High school seniors nominated by their schools.
16. Berea College Scholarships
- Institution: Berea College
- Coverage: Full-tuition scholarships; many students also receive support for room and board.
- Eligibility: International students from families with limited financial resources.
These scholarships offer substantial financial support, making higher education in the U.S. accessible for international students. Be sure to check the specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines for each program to ensure a successful application process.