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Did you know that a number of international students study in the US with a full athletic scholarship? Do you have what it takes to get a sports scholarship to study at a US college or university? If you excel at tennis, basketball, soccer (or football, depending on where you are from), American football, rugby,…

Hodgson LLM Scholarship Deadline: July 1 If you’re a law student and need help funding your tuition, the Hodgson LLM scholarship is available for two individuals to have all tuition fees paid along with an additional £6,000 towards living expenses. According to the scholarship eligibility details, applicants for this scholarship must be a non-EU international…

Most scholarships require that you include a personal statement with your application. They want to know more about you on a personal level and see what makes you stand out. They want to feel like you are not just words on paper, but that you are a well-meaning, interesting, and deserving human being! So how…

Margarian Scholarship Deadline: May 30th Five lucky students have the chance to win $1000 through the Margarian scholarship- an award sponsored by the Law Offices of Hovanes Margarian. Attorney at law, Hovanes Margarian has stated that when reviewing applications they will take the following into consideration: “In addition to academic accomplishments, I am seeking candidates…

You’ve sifted through hundreds of scholarships and now is the time to apply! Mission #1: Your Resume. Resumes don’t seem so difficult at the onset, it’s basically an overview of what you’ve done that’s relevant to the scholarship you are applying to. It’s a time to brag, time to strut your stuff, and show them…

Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy Deadline: February 10 Many professional astronomers in North America are members of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). The mission of the American Astronomical Society is to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe. Those interested in Astronomy now have the opportunity to receive a $1500 award through…

Many international scholarships, whether they are based on need or merit, will require you to submit your official transcripts along with your completed application. While not all scholarships require this, the majority of them do, especially the more competitive and higher value awards. Nevertheless, your transcripts are an indication of your academic performance along with…