University of the Pacific

With more than 6,000 students enrolled at its campuses in Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco, University of the Pacific (UOP) is one of the smallest universities to be ranked among the top 100 national universities, both by US News & World Report and the The Washington Monthly College Guide.

About 80% of all students receive financial aid. Pacific offers a quality education that is still affordable. Given the current economic crisis, Pacific has renewed its effort to help make higher education affordable for families. More dollars have been allocated for scholarships this year than ever before. Pacific offers a variety of scholarships (more than 400) for entering freshmen and transfer students. Admitted students are automatically considered for some academic awards.

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.

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University, located in one of the world's most vibrant and beautiful cities, is a recognized leader in addressing issues both global and close to home.

In the global arena, SF State enrolls the largest number of international students at any comprehensive university in the U.S., and ranks second among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year. With a diverse range of students from almost every state and nearly 100 countries, the University community is a perfect setting for learning to succeed in a pluralistic society and global economy. Our highly diverse campus consistently ranks in the top 20 nationwide in awarding undergraduate degrees to minorities.

The Office of Student Financial Aid recognizes the limited number of scholarships available to international students attending San Francisco State University, thus the Scholarship Team is continuing to research and identify these scholarships.

It is recommended that students apply for scholarships that do not specifically state that being a United States citizen or permanent resident is required. From the scholarship database, you may find scholarships for international students for campus and outside scholarships, where the row "Citizenship" indicates "Any" from the scholarship database results. Check periodically as we continue to identify scholarships for international students.

California State University, Fresno

CSU, Fresno affords you a moderate cost of living and an excellent academic experience. Few full scholarships are available, but several programs assist students with partial aid. International students are eligible to apply for university scholarships, which range from U.S. $100 to $2,000 per academic year.

International students may work on campus after their first successful semester and graduate students may be selected for teaching or graduate assistantships by their department. Transfer students from a U.S. institution are eligible to work on campus during their first semester.

California State University Fresno awards over a thousand scholarships totaling more than 2.5 million dollars to incoming and continuing students. Institutional scholarships range from $100 to almost $8,000 and are awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students. Regardless of accomplishments, interests, or background, we encourage all students to apply for scholarships.

All scholarship awards are dedicated to students enrolled at California State University, Fresno.

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.

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.