Scholarships Available in the USA

Discover the different scholarships in universities in the USA that Indonesian students can apply for.

The USA has the highest number of international students in the world and is home to over 45 of the top 200 universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2020. Students choose to study in the USA not just for the quality education offered but also to be in an international business environment.

Universities in the USA offer programs in a variety of fields from engineering to finance and technology and have a highly multicultural environment suitable for international students. Students also choose to study in the USA for the opportunity to work in the country after graduation.

Many universities in the USA offer a variety of international scholarships that Indonesia students can apply for. In addition, USA also has a few government scholarships that students can apply for their postgraduate studies such as the Fulbright Student Program and the Humphrey Fellowship Program. These scholarships can cover the tuition fee as well as living expenses and the airfare.

Scholarships in the USA are highly competitive and application should be done 8 to 12 months before your intake begins.

Quality Scholarships & Benefits Studying In The USA

Apart from a variety of scholarships, studying in the USA brings many benefits that go beyond financial aid. These include:

• Obtain internationally recognised degrees that will allow you to access better job opportunities and career advancements.
• Enjoy a multi-cultural classroom and a diverse learning environment.
• The ability to study and work on-campus for up to 20 hours a week (and 40 hours a week during vacations) as well as access internship opportunities for work experience in your field.
• Upon graduation from an American university, students can stay and work in the country for up to 12 months with a post-study work visa.
• Improve your English language skills as your everyday living and studies will be conducted fully in English.

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List Of Scholarships For Indonesians Looking To Study In The USA

Below is a list of some of the scholarships offered in American Universities.

Apart from university-specific scholarships, the Government of the United States also scholarships that Indonesian students can apply for based on merit.

Foreign Fulbright Scholarship

The Foreign Fulbright Scholarship is applicable for international students looking to apply to a postgraduate program such as a masters or Ph.D.

This prestigious scholarship covers the full tuition fee, health insurance, airfare, textbook cost as well as living costs.

Humphrey Fellowship Program

This fellowship is granted to experienced professionals that are looking to advance their career in public service. However, you will not be able to choose a University yourself, it will be assigned to you based on your abilities, skills and interests.

The scholarship covers all expenses from tuition fees to accommodation and living expenses.

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