Boston College. . . .

U.S. News and World Report ranks Boston College 34th among national universities.

Boston College confers more than 4,000 degrees annually in more than 50 fields of study through nine schools and colleges. Faculty members are committed to both teaching and research and have set new marks for research grant awards over the last ten years, more than $45 million in the last year alone.

Most forms of assistance at Boston College, whether institutional, federal, or state, are awarded on the basis of financial need. Need is defined as the difference between the total expenses of attending Boston College and the calculated ability of th e family to contribute towards those expenses. Students with the greatest financial need are given preference for most financial aid programs, and thus, tend to receive larger financial aid awards.

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 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.

Boston University

Boston University is a private urban research university, established in 1869, offering a breadth of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its 17 Schools and Colleges and more than 250 fields of study.

The following merit awards are available to international students:

Trustee Scholarship

Our most prestigious merit-based scholarship recognizes truly outstanding high school seniors with a four-year award of full tuition and certain mandatory fees. Candidates must be nominated by their school principals or headmasters. All materials, including nomination letter and application for admission, must be received at Boston University by December 1. Get more details about the Trustee Scholarship.

Engineering Scholars Award

Students with exceptional academic records applying to the College of Engineering are eligible for this four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarship. Get more details about the Engineering Scholars Award.

University Scholarship

These four-year, half-tuition, renewable scholarships are awarded to selected students with exceptional academic records, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence. Get more details about the University Scholarship.

Harvard College

Harvard College brings together students from all 50 states and from countries around the world; from cities, suburbs, small towns and farms; from public, private and parochial schools; from every ethnic and religious background; and from across the economic spectrum. Students arrive with a remarkable diversity of interests. They are scholars, community volunteers, journalists, artists, athletes, actors, musicians, and enthusiasts of many other kinds. What all Harvard students have in common is intellectual curiosity and energy. Harvard values excellence and diversity in the talents and aspirations of its students, and in the resources and opportunities the College offers them.

Harvard is strongly committed to making educational opportunity accessible to all. All financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need, and Harvard meets 100% of each family's demonstrated need. About 70% of Harvard undergraduates receive financial aid.

The financial aid policies for foreign citizens are exactly the same as those for U.S. citizens. All aid is need-based, and admissions decisions are made without regard to whether or not an applicant needs financial assistance.

Students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents should complete the "Financial Statement for Students from Foreign Countries." If you do not have a copy of this form, please request one from our office or download the forms. This form must be completed by all incoming students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents, whether or not they plan to apply for financial aid. Without complete information and appropriate certification, visa documents cannot be issued. For more information, please refer to the Financial Aid Website.