Studying in the U.S. comes with a lot of perks but the price for tuition can get a bit too expensive to handle, especially for international students. Luckily, there are many scholarship opportunities to apply for, as companies or other institutions acknowledge the immense impact international students have and want to help to give back.

We’ve compiled a list below of 7 scholarship opportunities international students can look for in 2023 and beyond.

#1 –Fulbright Foreign Student Programs

Eligible for: Graduate students coming to the U.S. from a large selection of foreign countries (including India, Brazil, South Korea, etc.)

Application period: Varies depending on program but generally opens around April and closes in September.

Overview: The following program provides an opportunity for international graduate students to receive financial assistance to study and conduct research in the U.S. These programs are generally sponsored by U.S. embassies and qualifications/applications vary for each country.

You can choose your country from the dropdown menu at the link above to get more information on the scholarships offered. Generally, 4000 foreign students are selected each year.

#2 –ACI Foundation Scholarship 2023

Eligible for: All international graduate and undergraduate students

Application period: Period opens July 1st, 2023 and deadline depends on program but website encourages applications as soon as possible after period opens. Next period of coverage would be for Spring 2024 and Fall 2025 so you must be a student through then.

Overview: The ACI Foundation provides a variety of scholarship and fellowship opportunities and encourages international student applications. You’ll see on the website there is one application for all programs and you will be able to choose which you want to apply for based on your eligibility.

Scholarships they offer generally have a $5000 educational stipend but fellowship programs offer a $10,000-$15,000 stipend, as well as access to conventions with others in the program and assistance to find a mentor.

#3 – AAUW International Fellowship Program 2023

Eligible for: Women in graduate or post-doctoral programs who plan to return home after graduation.

Application period: August 1st, 2023 – November 15th, 2023 (for the 2024-2025 school year)

Overview: This is a fellowship designed for women who have acquired a U.S. Bachelor’s degree and plan to enroll in a graduate program. It offers $20,000 – $50,000 award amounts depending on your program for educational and living expenses.