University of Oklahoma. . .

The Princeton Review ranks the University of Oklahoma (OU) among the best in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students. Students in the College of Engineering are some of the most sought-after engineering graduates in the country. OU Engineering alumni includes more than 800 corporate executives, twelve former or active U.S. Generals, four former ambassadors and two astronauts. Meanwhile, the Price College of Business programs continually rank high in publications such as U.S. News and world report and The Princeton Review.

Even though OU’s tuition and fees remain near the bottom of the Big 12, OU’s Campaign for Scholarships has passed the $130 million mark, allowing the university to double new scholarships for students in just four years. New scholarships have been created for incoming students, while many OU students are already benefiting from the overwhelming success of this effort through Sooner Heritage scholarship awards. From the administration, faculty and staff to our generous alumni and friends, the entire OU family is dedicated to providing access to students who want to attend the University of Oklahoma.

University of Southern California. . .

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge.

USC has advantages that you generally will not find at less expensive institutions: smaller classes; tenure-track faculty teaching general education courses; top-ranked programs in virtually every field; the opportunity to choose from more than 150 undergraduate majors and 130 minors, and the lifelong support of the Trojan Family. While attending a private university is a major investment, more than 60 percent of students at USC receive some type of financial assistance.

Lamar University. . . .

Founded in 1923, Lamar University is part of the Texas State University System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Lamar is located in Beaumont, Texas, and offers more than 100 bachelor’s, 47 master’s and 9 doctoral degrees. More than 11,000 students originating from over 50 countries around the world are currently working towards a Lamar degree. Lamar is known for small class sizes, distinguished faculty and student research and internship opportunities.

Lamar University is dedicated to assisting its students with scholarship needs. Scholarships are privately funded by generous donors and may be general, college-specific or department-specific.

If you are either a non-resident or a citizen of a country other than the United States, you may be exempt from the payment of nonresident tuition rates. To be eligible for this waiver, the you must receive at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships from Lamar University. A Lamar University Scholarship Committee must award the scholarship.

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).

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.

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.

#1 “International" Full-time MBA
U.S. News & World Report 2009 (13th consecutive #1 ranking)

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

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.

Graduate students may be interested in this site.
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The University of Utah, Salt Lake City. . . .

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, appears to be a large school, offering many undergraduate and graduate programs. The homepage for the university is unfortunately very text-heavy, meaning that students must hunt for the information they need.

The university website contains many links to external sites, focused on international student scholarship resources. This is a hint that perhaps this university does not offer any international scholarships of its own. That doesn't mean you shouldn't at least take a look at the resources that are available on the site---perhaps one of them will meet your needs perfectly!

Cleveland State University, Ohio. . . . . .

Cleveland State University is located in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. The graduate programs page indicates a wide variety of master's and doctoral degrees, as does the undergraduate programs page.

The CSU website has links to several scholarship programs focused toward international students, as well as for students in either Business Administration or Engineering programs. It appears that many of the links take students to other websites, such as International Scholarships online, and student loan organizations. This seems a bit confusing, and these external links should probably have been placed on a separate page, to ensure that students are aware that these are not CSU-sponsored scholarships.

Campbellsville University, Kentucky . . . . .

Campbellsville University is located, as you may have guessed, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. This appears to be a religion-based university, and this is reflected in some of the graduate programs available to students. The university does offer a wide array of undergraduate programs, in which Business Administration is included.

While the school itself is small, its choice of international scholarships is quite large, judging by the website. This may be a school at which an international may want to begin (perhaps with ESL studies) and then transfer to a larger institution.

University of Iowa, Iowa City. . . . .

The University of Iowa at Iowa City is a very large university, with about 29,000 students. International students make up 7% of the student body, which is a very high percentage. As you would expect of such a large university, there are many degree programs offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including Engineering, Business Administration, and Computer Science.

The university offers a comprehensive, well-organized page relevant to international students looking for funding. The funding sources are broken down for students depending on level of study (undergraduate, graduate, etc). The site even has a link for external funding sources (scholarships not associated with the university), which is unusual.

Mercer University. . . .

Mercer University is located in Macon, Georgia. According to the website, "The University has 7,300 students; 11 schools and colleges – liberal arts, law, pharmacy, medicine, business, engineering, education, theology, music, nursing and continuing and professional studies; major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; four regional academic centers across the state; a university press; two teaching hospitals; educational partnerships with Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in Warner Robins and Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta; an engineering research center in Warner Robins; a performing arts center in Macon; and a NCAA Division I athletic program. "

There are a wide variety of scholarships and grants available through this private university. The International Programs office has its own website, and contains information about orientation, employment, and immigration regulations.

Texas State University, San Marcos. . . .

TSU, San Marcos is a very large campus of the Texas State University system. As such, the school offers many bachelor's level, master's level and even doctoral programs. Fields such as Business Administration, Computer Science, and Engineering are well represented.

There are scholarships available to both new and continuing international students, according to the website. Importantly, the site indicates that an international student who is awarded a scholarship of $1,000 or more may be eligible to pay in-state tuition! This alone could save thousands of dollars!

State University of New York, Plattsburgh. . . .

SUNY, Plattsburgh is one of several campuses in the State University of New York system. While there appears to be a fairly wide array of degree programs at the undergraduate level (including Business Administration and Computer Science), the choices at the graduate level are meager at best.

There appear to be two types of scholarships specifically for international students: one for incoming freshmen, and one for transfer students. One of the links that seems most helpful to prospective international students is the chance for an online 'chat' with an international student advisor.