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As an international student in the US, chances are you have to worry more about funding your education in the US than your domestic peers do. Because international students do not qualify for federal loans and often have to pay out of state tuition at state colleges, they generally end up paying more for their…

$40K Give Away Scholarship Deadline: September 30 The GotScholarship $40K Giveaway is back! For the third year GotChosen is hosting a scholarship for international students to have the chance to win financial assistance toward their education. This award is open to students pursuing any area of study and will cover educational expenses including tuition, books…

When you arrive in the US for the first time, you may feel that you have a million things to get done right away. While starting school is exciting, it can also be extremely overwhelming. To help you combat this feeling, here are 5 things international students should do upon arrival in the US to…

Hobsons’ Virtual Student Fair Deadline: Variable Students who are looking for a scholarship and a school to attend as an international student are in luck since the Hobsons’ Virtual Student Fair is just around the corner. There, students can chat live with US school representatives and current international students at schools throughout the US. Student…

Internationational Student Essay Contest Deadline: September 1 If you’ve been applying to every scholarship opportunity that comes your way and still need more awards to apply for, you’re in luck! The International Student Essay Contest launches today and will allow you to create an award-winning essay about either your study abroad experience or that of…