Who Can Apply:
- International students face a wide array of challenges when pursuing higher education.
- Between language barriers, cultural differences, citizenship struggles, and more, there are many obstacles that can stand in the way of a student achieving their academic goals. The financial cost of college can also be overwhelming for international students, as they often have fewer options for financial aid.
- This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.
- Any high school or undergraduate student who is from a low-income background, an international and/or non-US citizen and has at least a 3.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship, but those from Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Rwanda are preferred.
Submission: To apply, tell us about your background and what inspired you to pursue higher education in the U.S., and what your plans are for after you graduate.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/pierson-family-scholarship-for-us-studies/
