University of California: Los Angeles

UCLA is among the top 10 universities in the country in the number of doctoral degrees it awards each year, and among the top 25 for professional degrees. There are over 100 separate academic programs, and eleven professional schools.

UCLA has a rather brief web page devoted to scholarships. However, this university also offers a scholarship resource center that students can utilize (after they've been matriculated, we presume).

University of California: Berkeley

UC Berkeley ranks first nationally in the number of graduate programs in the top 10 in their fields, according to the most recent National Research Council study. In the study, 35 of Berkeley's 36 graduate programs ranked in the top 10 in their fields in terms of faculty competence and achievement. The national and international awards held by faculty underscore Berkeley's preeminence.

UC, Berkeley is a public institution; therefore, international students will pay non-resident tuition. The scholarships page is short, and there doesn't appear to be a separate web page that highlights scholarships that are available for international students.

Yale University. . .

International students have made their way to Yale since the 1830s, when the first Latin American student enrolled. The first Chinese citizen to earn a degree at a Western college or university came to Yale in 1850. Today, international students make up nearly 9 percent of the undergraduate student body, and 16 percent of all students at the University.

While Yale appears to offer several campus scholarships, for the most part the university emphasizes 'outside' scholarships, which are listed on this page. Also, it might be worth your time to go directly to the department website for Yale (for example, the School of Law or the School of Medicine) to determine if there are any school-based scholarships available.

University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill

The University is a doctoral/research-extensive university. Fundamental to this designation is a faculty actively involved in research, scholarship and creative work, whose teaching is transformed by discovery and whose service is informed by current knowledge. The mission of the University is to serve all the people of the state, and indeed the nation, as a center for scholarship and creative endeavor. The University exists to teach students at all levels in an environment of research, free inquiry and personal responsibility; to expand the body of knowledge; to improve the condition of human life through service and publication; and to enrich the culture.

The university has a rather general web page devoted to scholarships from outside sources. However, there doesn't appear to be anything focused specifically for international students. Even the immigration pages on this university website were minimal.

University of Connecticut. . .

The University of Connecticut is a research intensive university, a prestigious designation shared by only the nation's top higher education institutions. It has more than 70 focused research centers where faculty, graduate students and undergraduates explore everything from improving human health to enhancing public education and protecting the country’s natural resources.

There is a decent page addressing funding issues, although there does not appear to be a separate page devoted to international students.

Western Illinois University. . .

In March 2006, Western (located in Macomb, Illinois) was ranked as among the best value undergraduate institution among 150 colleges and universities in the nation by The Princeton Review’s “America’s Best Value College” based on student opinion data from a total of 646 schools.

Western was also recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Midwest Colleges” and was selected as one of just 24 public universities ranked a Tier 1 Midwestern Master's Institution by the U.S. News & World Report.

Western has a good webpage addressing scholarship opportunities, as well as a separate page for international student scholarships.

University of Illinois at Chicago. . .

With an enrollment of over 25,000 students, the University of Illinois at Chicago is the largest university in the Chicago area. Located just west of Chicago's Loop, UIC is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the city. It is also one of the country's top research universities and over the years has attracted an impressive amount of award-winning faculty. According to U.S. News & World Report, UIC is one of the most diverse and affordable universities in the nation. UIC is a "best buy," according to Barron's Best Buys in College Education.

University of Illinois at Chicago has a very comprehensive scholarship website with access to many different kinds of scholarships, for both undergraduates and graduate students. There is also a very good page devoted entirely to scholarships for international students.

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Thunderbird School of Global Management. . .

Since its founding in 1946, Thunderbird has been synonymous with global leadership in business education.

This leadership is recognized by major publications around the world, which have consistently named Thunderbird as a leader in global business education.

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U.S. News & World Report 2009 (13th consecutive #1 ranking)

Thunderbird offers a wide array of scholarship opportunities, which are outlined on this page.

University of Arizona: Tucson

Located in the heart of Tucson, the University of Arizona is one of the top- ranked research universities in the nation. Surrounded by mountains and the high Sonoran desert, the campus boasts a distinctive southwestern look and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

Approximately 35,000 students are enrolled at the University of Arizona, coming from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

UA has a comprehensive scholarships page, indicating all scholarships available to freshmen, transfer students, graduate students, as well as a long list of scholarships for international students.

Texas A & M University. . .

This research-intensive flagship university with 10 colleges was recently ranked first in the nation by The Washington Monthly for "tangible contributions to the public interest." U.S. News and World Report ranked Texas A&M third nationally as a "best value" among public universities. Many degree programs are ranked among the top 10 in the country.

This large university offers a diverse array of scholarships opportunities, and even has a separate page devoted entirely to scholarships for Computer Science students.

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Johnson & Wales University. . .

JWU, located in four states (Florida, Colorado, Rhode Island, and North Carolina), offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education which are career-focused, to provide you with the knowledge and skills which employers have identified as necessary for career success.

More than 80% of students at JWU receive some form of financial aid.

JWU offers many different types of scholarships. Some you may apply for; some you may be automatically eligible for upon acceptance; and others you may be awarded based on established criteria. Each scholarship has set criteria that determines who may be eligible to receive it.

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Florida State University. . . .

Florida State University is a comprehensive, national graduate research university that puts research into action for the benefit of their students and society. With an impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, and an international reputation in the sciences and humanities, Florida State University is a demanding and intellectually stimulating environment for students and faculty.

FSU itself doesn't offer campus scholarships for international students. However, students may apply for a waiver of the non-resident tuition payment, which is tantamount to funding, since this often represents thousands of dollars. See this page for more information.

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Rochester Institute of Technology. . .

RIT is a nationally respected leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds—and from 50 states and more than 95 countries—have chosen to attend RIT.

Rochester Institute of Technology website has a clear, concise page devoted to scholarships and assistantship opportunities. In addition, there is a separate page focused entirely on undergraduate and graduate international students.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. . .

RPI is a well-known technical university located in the state of New York. The site has a comprehensive page devoted to financial aid and scholarships, and even has a special page devoted to financial aid considering current economic conditions worldwide.

The site indicates:

Rensselaer (REN-SE-LAY-ER) is committed to making college affordable:

• More than 90% of Rensselaer students receive scholarship aid
• All Rensselaer applicants are considered for merit scholarships, with no additional forms
• All applicants are assigned a financial aid counselor to guide them through need-based funding
• Rensselaer Medalists are guaranteed $60,000 scholarship (over four years)
• Undergraduates can receive an additional year of aid to pursue a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree through our recently announced co-terminal program

San Francisco State University. . .

San Francisco State University is a large public university, part of the huge California State University system. SF State is located in San Francisco, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. San Francisco State is a great university for Computer Science, Business Administration, and Engineering majors. However, because the city of San Francisco is so popular, housing and other living costs are very high.

Therefore, it is even more important that international students find sources of funding that will help them with the non-resident tuition they'll pay at San Francisco State. The main scholarship page at SF State is well-organized; the links to the left of the page are very helpful and contain tips on finding scholarships.

Like many schools, San Francisco State has a separate page for international student scholarships, which is highly recommended.

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The George Washington University

GWU is a large, prestigious urban university located in downtown Washington, D.C. It is a private institution, and while it is expensive compared to state universities, international students pay the same tuition and fees as U.S. students. Because of this, it may be more cost effective to attend a university such as this.

The main scholarship page is simple, though difficult to find on the GWU website. However, there is a separate link for scholarships focused entirely on international applicants.

The text from this page reads:

The University is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and awards qualified international students with academic scholarships. These scholarships are only available for students entering GW as freshmen, and, though you may meet the qualifications for several scholarships, only one will be awarded. Students awarded one of the scholarships listed below are guaranteed this award for up to 10 consecutive semesters as long as they maintain continuous full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. Unless indicated, applicants are considered for scholarships at the time of admission and no application is required.

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