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Pellegrini Scholarship

Pellegrini Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Are you from Switzerland and plan on studying inside the US? If so, you have the chance to win the Pellegrini Scholarship through the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York. This award will grant up to 50 deserving students a partial tuition grant to be used towards a post-secondary school…

Budgeting Tips for International Students

How to Budget for Your Spring Break Trip

With spring break just around the corner, now is the time for international students to be planning their budget for their upcoming spring break trip. Follow a few key tips and you’ll find you can have a great time without needing a massive spring break budget! Book early It’s no secret that airline fares and…

International Education

Should you get a Meal Plan at your School?

As international students prepare to head to college inside the US, one of the decisions they will have to make is whether or not to enroll in a school meal plan. It’s not as simple as deciding how much you’d like to eat! Choosing a meal plan at your school will depend on a lot…

International Scholarships

Hemingway Research Grant

Hemingway Research Grant Deadline: March 15 The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum contains a collection of Ernest Hemingway’s manuscript materials. This collection, donated by Mary Hemingway, spans Hemingway’s entire career and contains ninety percent of his manuscripts. Student and scholars who wish to use this collection are able to do so through the…

International Scholarships

International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt Winner

The first International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt was a great success. They received multiple entries and would like to congratulate the seekers who were able to solve the puzzle, but unfortunately only one individual was able to be selected as the International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt winner and she has been chosen! The $300…

Budgeting Tips for International Students

Saving Money on Your Food Budget

For international students who are working hard just to make ends meet as they go to college in the US, one large and constant financial burden is food. Whether you’re on a college meal plan or not, there are plenty of things you can do to get started saving money on your food budget. Make…

International Scholarships

Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship

Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship Deadline: March 15 National Speleological Society (NSS) members who are pursuing graduate studies anywhere in the world are able to apply for the Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship award. This fellowship grant awards two winners annually in the amount of $2,000 to be used toward research. This award is an…

Finding a Job During School
International Education

Finding a Job During School

For international students who don’t receive significant financial aid and need some extra help funding their education in the USA, finding a job is one of the best ways to make ends meet. But, just like with financial aid, on-campus jobs can be hard to come by for international students due to legal red tape….

Social Media Scavenger Hunt
International Scholarships

Social Media Scavenger Hunt

Social Media Scavenger Hunt Deadline: February 13 If you’re trying to locate funds to help pay for your studies in the US, make your search exciting and enter the International Student Social Media Scavenger Hunt! You don’t need to complete an essay or even submit a list of references. All you need to do is…

5 Financial Considerations When Choosing a School
Budgeting Tips for International Students

5 Financial Considerations When Choosing a School

One of the most important decisions international students will face is what school they choose to pursue their degree program. This is one of the most critical decisions since it will financially determine the costs over the next few years. The school you choose can determine whether you are set up for financial success –…

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