Marquette University. . .

Marquette University (located in Milwaukie, Wisconsin) ranks 77th among the top national universities in the 2009 edition of America's Best Colleges, released by U.S. News & World Report. Marquette was listed among the 262 U.S. universities that offer undergraduate majors, as well as master's and doctoral degrees. Marquette once again was one of only 25 schools recognized for service learning under “Academic Programs to Look For.” Service learning programs involve volunteer work in the community as an instructional strategy, enriching the classroom experience. In addition, the magazine listed Marquette as one of its "A+ options for B students."

In recent years, more than 90% of Marquette students have received help through the University's aid programs and outside sources of assistance.

Marquette offers a wide variety of merit scholarships to freshman and transfer students that support the university's mission while recognizing student achievement — excellence in and out of the classroom, commitment to community service and demonstrated leadership.

Northeastern University. . .

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.

The University offers ample financial aid to students seeking the benefits of a Northeastern education, through a combination of need-based aid and merit scholarships for undergraduates; and assistantships and stipends for students in academic and professional graduate programs.

There are a variety of internal and external scholarships for international students and scholars. Graduate students and scholars may qualify for various types of assistantships awarded by the individual graduate schools and administrative offices.

University of Wisconsin system. . .

The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country, serving more than 175,000 students each year and employing more than 32,000 faculty and staff statewide.

The UW System is made up of

* 13 four-year universities,
* 13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges campuses, and
* statewide UW-Extension.

Together, these institutions are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.

Some of the UW campuses list have separate pages listing local scholarships.

University of Delaware. . .

A state-assisted, privately governed institution, The University of Delaware offers courses in a broad range of disciplines, including 4 associate’s programs, 130 bachelor’s programs, 110 master's programs and 43 doctoral programs through our seven colleges and in collaboration with more than 50 research centers. Our student body includes nearly 16,000 undergraduates, 3,500 graduate students, and 1,000 students in professional and continuing studies from across the United States and around the world.

The University of Delaware awards more than $90 million annually in aid. Our commitment to making a University of Delaware education affordable is seen in our reasonable tuition for in-state and out-of-state students and in our variety of scholarships, financial aid programs, and financing plans.

The Office of Foreign Students & Scholars provides information to students and faculty on matters concerning financial support for study and work abroad, including administration of scholarships granted to international students through various agencies.

University of Rhode Island. . .

Located in southern Rhode Island, University of Rhode Island is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York. The University also maintains a marine campus, an environmental campus and conference center, and an urban campus in downtown Providence. Like our small state, URI has something for everyone.

URI offers over 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. URI researchers are engaged in projects that have local, national and international implications in programs as diverse as oceanography, family violence and behavior change, environmental cleanup, education reform, the "greening" of industry, botanical pharmaceuticals, international business and much, much more.

The University provides funds for grants to several hundred students. Awards are made to students with satisfactory academic records and demonstrated financial need.

Several thousand grants/scholarships are provided by organizations, corporations, and alumni. These grants are awarded to students with financial need who meet the particular restrictions of the donor.

The University of New Orleans is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain and only minutes from the fun and excitement of downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. With an enrollment of about 12,000 students, UNO offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees through the doctoral level.

Our five colleges offer a variety of studies in business administration, education, engineering, liberal arts and sciences. Besides the University's superb location, varied programs, and quality faculty, UNO awards numerous undergraduate scholarships to freshmen and transfer students.

Though limited, there are a number of need and non-need based scholarships available to students

University of Virginia. . .

The University of Virginia remains the No. 2 best public university in the 2009 edition of the U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 12 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, U.Va. has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2. U.Va. continues to rank in the Top 25 among the best of all national universities, public and private.

The University of Virginia is made up of twelve schools in Charlottesville, plus the College at Wise in southwest Virginia. U.Va. offers 51 bachelor's degrees in 47 fields, 84 master's degrees in 67 fields, six educational specialist degrees, two first-professional degrees (law and medicine), and 57 doctoral degrees in 55 fields.

Since 1826 when the first international student was enrolled, the University of Virginia has accepted a commitment to international students and scholars by providing opportunities to citizens from throughout the world to study, teach, and share the atmosphere of Jeffersonian freedom.

Approximately 47 percent of all undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance in a typical year. This aid is composed of grants, work-study, and loans (including athletic grants and parent loans). In 2007-08, approximately 6,435 undergraduate students received aid from all sources totaling $88.6 million. About 43 percent of this amount, $38.5 million, comes from University funds, including $8.8 million from athletics grants-in-aid and $29.6 million from other University sources.

The University offers a number of privately endowed need-based scholarship and grant funds administered by Student Financial Services. Most of these awards were established by individuals or foundations and are intended for students who meet specific criteria.

To qualify for any University endowed or restricted scholarships, students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, have financial need, and meet all federal and University eligibility requirements. In most instances, students do not need to complete a separate application form but are considered automatically.

Georgetown University. . .

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Located just outside of Washington, DC, Georgetown is a major international research university that embodies its founding principles in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character.

Georgetown University comprises four undergraduate schools, three graduate and professional schools, professional development programs and certificates, medical residencies and other programs predicated on the liberal arts tradition at the heart of the institution.

Georgetown's graduate programs continue to be among the top in the country, with the Law Center garnering especially high marks, according to U.S. News and World Report's latest graduate school rankings.

The university's medical and business programs also received recognition in the "Best Graduate Schools for 2010" list in the magazine's May issue that will hit newsstands on April 28.

Georgetown offers a very limited number of need-based scholarships to selected first-year international students who demonstrate financial need for assistance.

Georgetown offers merit-based scholarships and fellowships to graduate candidates who are recommended by their program. International students compete for these awards on an equal basis with U.S. citizens.

The University of Vermont. . .

The University of Vermont combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. The university is home to 9,867 undergraduates, 1,384 graduate students, 453 medical students and 1,303 full- and part-time faculty. Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America's most exciting small cities), UVM's setting in a valley on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents.

UVM offers a wide range of merit based scholarships to undergraduate and medical students. In addition, the University has several options designed to help graduate students finance their UVM education.

Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University, prepares students for success—both personal and professional. Since 1914, its unique approach of combining academics and practical skills with relevant work experiences and community service has made JWU a recognized leader in career education.

Its accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education are career-focused, to provide students with the knowledge and skills which employers have identified as necessary for career success.

JWU participates in a variety of federal, state, private and institutional programs, which help ease the financial burden that the cost of education may pose. Students who demonstrate financial need, superior academic achievement, or other circumstances will be considered for grants, loans, scholarships and other forms of aid.

The university is committed to providing quality education at affordable rates. Our team of financial planners is dedicated to helping students secure a maximum financial aid award. Furthermore, JWU is committed to conservative tuition increases.

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

University of Missouri, Kansas City

A part of Kansas City’s thriving urban core, UMKC brings together its students and the city it calls home. Not only does UMKC offer an amazing education experience with top-notch faculty and skills that go directly from the classroom to the real world, but also the convenience of big city living without the outrageous price tag.

There are three major categories of scholarships at UMKC- Automatic, Competitive and Academic Unit (program of study). The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office awards Automatic Scholarships to incoming students and also administers a Competitive Scholarship application each year. Although our office handles most of the scholarships available at UMKC, many Academic Units also have their own scholarships.

International Students looking for additional scholarships to finance their education at UMKC, should research these private scholarships.

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland. . .

The Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, was the first university in the Western Hemisphere based on the European research institution, with a mission both to teach and to advance human knowledge through discovery. Its establishment revolutionized U.S. higher education; today, it remains a world leader in education, research and patient care.

Today, the university enrolls nearly 20,000 full-time and part-time students on three major campuses in Baltimore, one in Washington, D.C., one in Montgomery County, Md., and facilities throughout the Baltimore-Washington area and in China and Italy.

Johns Hopkins University offers need-based scholarships to undergraduate international students. Approximately 10% of the incoming international freshmen received need-based scholarships. The average scholarship is $25,000, but individual amounts can be more or less, depending on the financial need of the student. Because funds are limited, Johns Hopkins University takes need for financial aid into consideration when making the Admissions decision. If an applicant applies for financial aid and is determined to have financial need, Johns Hopkins University will offer admission to that student only if funds are available to meet that student's financial need.

In many cases, graduate students receive tuition and stipend support through their academic department. Students should contact their academic department directly for more information.

Private loans are available for international graduate students. Most of the lenders require a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen. Refer to the Loan section of this website for more information on private loans.

Hunter College, New York

Hunter College, located in the heart of bustling Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1870, Hunter is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. Currently, 21,000 students attend the College, pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 different programs of study. With the myriad opportunities found in New York City, and world-renowned faculty to guide them, Hunter’s students embark upon their bright and illustrious futures and begin to achieve their version of the American Dream!

Hunter College is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals through assistance in finding the financial resources outside of governmental and private loans to support students' scholarly endeavors.

In addition, the International Students Office provides academic support services to international students and help with immigration regulatory matters. Students in the U.S. may receive information and assistance in the following areas: applying for temporary student status, extensions of stay, practical training, reinstatement of status, the social security card, employment in the U.S., changing immigration status and filing petitions for naturalization (citizenship). Additionally, the office provides referrals on- and off-campus to help students adapt and function well in their new educational and social environment.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, founded in 1863 and located in the picturesque Connecticut River Valley has offered graduate study since 1896, awarding more than 12,400 doctoral and 42,200 master's degrees. With a Graduate Faculty of 1,100 the Amherst campus, the major research institution in the Five-Campus University System, offers 53 programs leading to a doctorate and 74 programs toward a master's degree. Enrollment in all graduate programs exceeded 5,100 in the Fall 2008 semester with an additional 671 non-matriculated students enrolled in classes.

UMass Amherst offers nearly 90 undergraduate majors residing in 10 schools and colleges.

Students from more than 70 countries attend UMass Amherst, and they are an essential part of our diverse campus community. As an international student, you will benefit from the full range of opportunities and resources that UMass Amherst offers, as well as the support and guidance of the International Programs Office. We hope you’ll find UMass Amherst a welcoming home away from home.

Hundreds of need- and merit-based scholarships are available for University of Massachusetts undergraduate and graduate students. Applications for scholarships are handled separately from applications for admission and financial aid. Visit the links below for more information on finding and applying for scholarships.