University of Florida. . .

The University of Florida (UF) is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs to the Association of American Universities.

Students interested in obtaining information about graduate assistantships or fellowships should contact the Graduate School or the Dean's office of the department or college through which they are planning to enroll.

UF’s International Center may also be able to provide information on other financial aid resources that are available to international students.

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.

University of Washington, Seattle. . .

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.

The University of Washington helps make your university education affordable by providing financial assistance in a number of areas -- from grants and loans to scholarships and work-study opportunities.

The University of Washington-Seattle has many scholarship opportunities available to our students. UW provided about $20 million in scholarships to about 3700 undergraduate students in the past year. These scholarships cover a wide scope of academic pursuits, musical and athletic talents as well as community service and research activities. Scholarship programs are highly competitive as UW has more talented students than we have scholarship funds.

University of Georgia. . .

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education. It is also the state's oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things," reflects the university's integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state's and nation's intellectual, cultural and environmental heritage.

UGA scholarships available through the various UGA academic departments and schools are generally awarded to second, third, fourth year and graduate students. For additional departmental scholarship information, students should speak with someone in their school or department, their advisor or consult their school's Web site and bulletin boards.