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Applying to study in the US can be pretty confusing if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are all kinds of forms and applications which need to be filled out, and a specific order that they all need to be filled out in. What is an I-20 Form? Before you are able to get…

National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarship Deadline: November 1 The Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State provides a merit-based award for eligible students to learn a second language overseas through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship. This award allows students to learn a less-common second language, promotes…

BG Scholarship Deadline: August 31 Students from around the world who are studying in the US and looking for some extra money to put toward their studies are able to apply for the BG Scholarship. The BG Scholarship, also known as the Brandon Goodman Scholarship, is currently accepting applications for this round of awards until…

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2012 Are you a US citizen interested in studying abroad? If you are currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree then this may just be your opportunity to study abroad. Two undergraduate students are awarded this scholarships based on need twice a year to…

If you are an international student planning to come to the US, you may be interested in applying for international scholarships. While you’ll need to fill out the application and meet the requirements for your scholarship, if awarded you’ll receive a payment to support your education. Scholarships can be awarded for academic or other achievement…

Funding for international students is a critical factor for any student looking to receive a degree or certification overseas. Think about it. Housing, food, tuition, and books are just a few of the necessary expenses students will need to consider when they budget for their education. One way students reduce their costs is by applying…

The annual Open Doors Report, published on November 14 by the Institute of International Education, shows that the number of international students studying in the USA for the 2010/2011 academic year increased by 5%, to a total of 723,277.  This follows an increase of 3% last year, and continues the upward trend that started in…