The United States is one of the most popular and immigrant-receiving countries that has become the destination for immigration of many foreign students, including Iranians, in recent years. Studying in the United States is a dream for many students around the world, including Iranians. The presence of top US universities in the list of the top 100 universities in the world as well as the existence of excellent full-fund scholarships in the United States obliges applicants to be accepted from American universities.
What is a scholarship?
American scholarships are offered to top students with a high GPA. Also, students who do not have interruptions between their studies are prioritized in receiving scholarships. Other factors that are considered as the winning card for obtaining American scholarships include presenting articles and publishing them in prestigious international journals, participation and ranking in scientific competitions related to the field of study and patent.
Conditions for receiving US scholarships
The amount of scholarships in the U.S. varies by degree and field of study. These scholarships are offered to students at the graduate level in the United States and Ph.D. in the United States. Full-fund scholarships available in the U.S. can cover the cost of living in the U.S. in addition to tuition fees. U.S. scholarship providers typically request a GPA of between 3.5 and 4.0 (over 17) to attract highly successful students.
Conditions for receiving US scholarships at the graduate level
First, you need to make sure you meet the general requirements for one of the types of US government and university scholarships. Because American universities are professor-oriented, you can either get a letter of recommendation through interviews with university professors or write with a professor in the United States and eventually get help to speed up the immigration process and get a scholarship.
Applications for American scholarships at the graduate level are enormous, and therefore there is competition among students to get a scholarship in the United States. In this case, your CV will come to your aid. GPA, academic transcripts and language scores are the most important factors in getting scholarships. Also, if the student has a new scientific idea, they will have a better chance of receiving American scholarships and rewards.
Conditions for receiving US scholarships at PhD level
To obtain American scholarships in the doctoral program, the following are important:
-Liaise with the top professors of the university where you study, to get the right letters of recommendation that show that the relevant professor fully knows you and confirms your abilities.
-Having academic and research papers in international publications, which reflects your superior thinking and analytical and writing skills.
-Participate in international conferences and, if possible, submit papers.
What are the institutions that fund international scholarships to study in the United States?
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships
The World Bank Japan Joint Scholarship Program offers full scholarships to students from World Bank member countries to pursue development-related studies at selected universities around the world. Students can study at the top eight universities in the United States, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Chicago, Cornell University and Columbia University.
AAUW International Fellowships
The AAUW, formerly known as the American Association of University Women, awards international grants to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States to study or research full-time in the United States. The scholarship is $18,000 for masters, $20,000 for doctorates and $30,000 for postdoctoral students.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Each year, the Aga Khan Foundation offers a limited number of postgraduate scholarships to outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other means to fund their studies. This program can be done anywhere in the world, including the United States.
