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.