University of California, Los Angeles - Scholarships for International students and Financial Aid
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International Applicants
Students come from all over the world to attend UCLA. Indeed, part of what makes UCLA great is the wide variety of experiences and backgrounds our students bring to our campus community. Each year we admit students from nearly 90 countries. UCLA is truly an international institution located in one of the world’s most international cities.
Dates & deadlines
You can start working on your fall application as early as August 1, and submit it by November 30.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP (UNDERGRADUATE) OFFERED IN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
1: Undergraduate Deans' Awards
The Undergraduate Deans' Awards range from $12,000 to $40,000, split over four years for freshmen. For transfer students, the awards range from $6,000 to $20,000 over two years. For example, if you are offered a $12,000 Deans' Award, the amount per year you are expected to receive is $3,000. If you receive a Deans' Award of $40,000, the allocation per year is $10,000.
For transfer students, if you are offered the $20,000 Deans' Award, you will receive $10,000 per year, and if your award is only $6,000, then the amount per year is $3000. These awards are intended to offset non-resident tuition and will be discontinued if the student becomes a California resident.
Newly admitted non-resident students are considered for this award during the admissions cycle. Our holistic review of candidates considers academic preparation as demonstrated through the information provided on the UC application, including courses completed and in progress.
Our Deans' Award is intended to recognize students' academic and cultural contributions to our community of scholars. Awards may be combined with our highly distinctive Regents Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement.
Deans' must be accepted on your MyUCSC student portal. Awards not accepted prior to the end of your first term of attendance may be rescinded.
NO APPLICATION, CONSIDERATION DURING ADMISSION CYCLE
2: Regents Scholarships
The Regents Scholarship carries the highest honor awarded by the University of California, Santa Cruz to entering undergraduates. Award amounts for New frosh are $20,000 paid over 4 years, and transfer students receive $10,000 paid over 2 years. In addition to a monetary award, scholars receive priority enrollment and priority University housing placement, provided all housing requirements and deadlines are met.
Awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Scholarships are renewable for 4 years for first-year students and for 2 years for junior transfers. Renewals are conditional upon meeting academic standards as defined by the faculty Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid.
Students are expected to enroll in 15 units each quarter and to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify for scholarship renewal. To be eligible for the Regents Scholarship, you must be a U.S. citizen, an eligible non-citizen, an international student with a valid visa, or students qualifying under AB130 or AB131.
NO APPLICATION, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION
3: External Scholarships Open to International Students
Below you will find a list of private scholarships open to international students
> Alliance for Women in Media Scholarships
The AWM Foundation (AWMF) and Podcast Movement Scholarship allows a deserving female undergraduate student pursuing a degree in media/journalism, with an interest in pursuing a career within the field of podcasting, to complete an audio interview (individual podcast) with a 2024 Gracie Award winner that may be featured in Podcast Movement and AWMF media distribution channels.
In addition, the chosen student will receive a scholarship to their educational institution for $2,500 for the 2024 spring semester and two complimentary tickets to attend the Gracies Luncheon, June 18, 2024 in New York (scholarship recipient and guest). This is open to students interested in either in front of or behind the mic (on-air, production, scriptwriting, etc.).
This scholarship serves to fund a promising student’s education as well as to provide a unique and compelling piece for her resume. The student will also have the opportunity to meet high-level professionals in the media industry through the Gracie Awards event. The scholarship piece ultimately will be created with the guidance of Podcast Movement and/or AWMF representatives to ensure it is as compelling and high-quality as possible.
In addition to completing the form below, please submit by email to info@allwomeninmedia.org:
1 - A letter of recommendation from a professor or a media/journalism/communications professional,
2 - Proof of enrollment via a copy of your student id or transcript and
3 – 750 words or less sharing your insights on one of the following topics: a) How do you see the future of podcasting evolving? or b) How has the creation of podcasting changed the audio space? Please also share specifically what you want to pursue in the field of podcasting.
> ASEV Scholarship Programs
The American Society for Enology and Viticulture annually awards numerous scholarships to students pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture, or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry.
We are now offering the following two scholarship programs:
* ASEV Traditional Scholarship – The scholarship awards for our traditional program are not in predetermined amounts. The amounts will vary from year to year depending on the number of qualified applicants.
Within the Traditional Scholarship program, we offer a James Wolpert Scholarship Award for those who express an intent to work in the field of viticulture or enology extension. If you wish to be considered for this award, please include pertinent information in your letter of intent and a professional CV with the application.
* ASEV Presidents’ Award for Scholarship in Enology and Viticulture – This special scholarship will be awarded to two students that exceed the expectations of our traditional scholarship program. One scholarship in enology and one in viticulture will be awarded in the amount of $12,500 each.
> Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships are the root of our purpose at Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF). We are an active professional foundation dedicated to supporting the advancement of automotive and mobility industry professionals.
Scholarships are selected by the Scholarship Committee and awarded quarterly to the women with a quest and drive for the automotive, mobility and related industries.
It is our hope that with these scholarships, we can lessen the burden on students and allow them to focus on gaining knowledge and further development toward a solid career path in this ever-evolving expansion of global mobility.
Scholarships are awarded to female with North American citizenship and a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive, mobility and its related industries. While AWAF members and family members are encouraged to apply for scholarships, we encourage applicants who are not affiliated with the organization to also apply.
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants should be already accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program, with a 3.0 or higher GPA and a citizen within North America. We accept applications throughout the year.
AWAF reserves the right to modify its scholarship guidelines and eligibility requirements at any time, without notice to current or future applicants or recipients, and without liability.
> Association of Firearm and Took Mark Examiners
AFTE awards annual monetary scholarship(s) of up to $2,000.00 to students who are seeking or advancing a career in Forensic Science. Applications will be reviewed and recipients will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee prior to the annual AFTE Training Conference.
Scholarships granted will be for the school year beginning on or about the following September. Scholarship funds approved will be sent directly to the applicant, payable to the applicant. Scholarship renewals are not automatic; therefore, it will be necessary to apply every year for the scholarship
NOTE: The AFTE Scholarship is a financial award only. AFTE does not administer an instructional program or teach courses in Forensic Science.
> BMO Capital Markets Lime Scholarship
Lime Connect offers distinct scholarships with our corporate partners that support the education of current students and opens the door to potential internship and co-op opportunities. Lime Connect also supports current high school seniors’ pursuit of a college/university education
* Google Lime Scholarship
Access to knowledge is our thing. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don’t want anything to stand in the way. That’s why Google is proud to support the work of Lime Connect since 2008.
Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities.
Recipients of the 2023 Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholars will also be invited to attend a Google Scholars Retreat at the Googleplex in Fall 2023 and be considered for internship opportunities with Google for the Summer of 2024.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and a demonstrated passion for computer science – $10,000 for those studying in the US and $5,000 USD for those studying in Canada (based on tuition costs).
* BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship
The future of banking starts with you. Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through Education partner of BMO Capital Markets to provide scholarships for students with disabilities.
Launched in 2005, Equity Through Education helps people achieve their dreams by getting the opportunity to develop themselves through education, and the program builds a diverse workforce. Selected recipients receive $10,000 USD (students in the US) or $5,000 USD (students in Canada) to support their future studies.
> California Transportation Foundation (Graduate only)
Students who are studying a transportation related field; are currently enrolled as a student in good standing in a California graduate school or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution and have been accepted into a California graduate school; and are a United States citizen, permanent resident, or studying in legal visa status are eligible to apply.
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Number Available: 1
> Crew Network Foundation Scholarship
The CREW Network Foundation scholarship program supports female students as they pursue university-level education that will lead to careers in commercial real estate. With the help of its generous donors and the Linda Hollemon Scholarship Endowment, CREW Network Foundation grants 30 $5,000 academic scholarships annually.
CREW Network Foundation scholars receive:
> $5,000 USD (or the CAD equivalent) for tuition and books
> Paid summer internship opportunity
> Complimentary 24-month CREW Network student membership
> Complimentary registration to the 2023 CREW Network Convention, plus a travel stipend for expenses related to event up to $1,000
> A six-month mentoring opportunity with a senior leader in commercial real estate
> Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social and economic justice in their communities.
Grantees are doing work that does/can potentially undermine the US empire, characterized by an opposition to capitalism, racism/white supremacy, hetero patriarchy and gender-based violence, environmental exploitation and/or other forms of systemic harm and oppression.
These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled at a college or university or in a trade or technical program and active in progressive movements.
> Immigrants Rising Scholarships
We’re excited to curate this list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship for you! The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility).
Only opportunities with due dates within the next 120 days are shown in the list. Please refer to the webpage linked under “Click to Apply” for the comprehensive eligibility and application requirements.
> Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for Ceramic Arts
From the early days of Clayfolk, Ellice T. Johnston was an inspiration and guiding light. In her memory Clayfolk has created this annual scholarship so that the support she provided to so many can live on in her honor.
The purpose of the scholarship is to further ceramic art students education through:
> Upper division college or art school courses
> Workshops through accredited institutions
> Study abroad through accredited institutions
Eligibility requirements:
> Two years of college or equivalent level of art education which may include sculpture, drawing, design, etc. and the study of aesthetics or technical ceramics.
> The applicant must be a resident or student in Oregon or Northern California.
> Financial need is a consideration but will not restrict the selection of the applicant.
> Clayfolk members as sponsors of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.
The Award :
> $2000 will be awarded at each presentation.
> The Clayfolk Scholarship Committee will select the recipient, administer the award and dispense the funds. The funds will be awarded directly to the recipient.
> The award is renewable and can be awarded to the same recipient more than once.
The application for the scholarship will be considered only after these supporting documents are received:
> A portfolio of work – 8 to 12 printed images 5″ x 7″ (high resolution 300dpi) and a CD of images. Image information : title, media, size, date, etc. should also be included.
> A brief statement about your work and how you plan to use the award.Two letters of recommendation from persons in the academic or work field.
> A recent academic transcript.
> College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Form (FAF) or a 1040 Tax form from the previous year
> .A self-addressed envelope of appropriate size to return portfolio and with sufficient postage.
Application Schedule:
> The application and all supporting material must be
postmarked by May 15th.
> The scholarship will be awarded the end of the third week in May.
> Government Finance Officers Association
GFOA Academic ScholarshipsGFOA provides several scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Encouraging and supporting educational opportunities for future government finance officers are integral to our mission of promoting best practices in local government.
GFOA currently offers five types of scholarships. Students interested in future scholarship opportunities should keep in mind the following:
Eligibility for scholarship awards:
> Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
> Plan to pursue a career in state/provincial or local government finance
> Student has not been a past winner of a GFOA scholarship.
> Additional criteria for each individual scholarship found in link below.
> Hungarian American Coalition-Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship
Introduction
The scholarship fund, originally named the Hungarian Scholarship Fund (HSF), was established in 1999 by Dr. Béla and April Bognár.
In the spring of 2014, Dr. Béla and April Bognár requested the Hungarian American Coalition to become the administrator of their Hungarian Scholarship Fund as part of the Coalition’s comprehensive training and educational portfolio. The Coalition has taken over administrative duties for this program, including fundraising, recipient selection and evaluation. With the Bognárs’ agreement, HSF has been renamed The Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund.
The program
The Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to qualified Hungarian university students studying in Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia, and the United States.
The scholarship awardees will receive a stipend per semester to cover their tuition fee or other expenses related to their studies. The exact amount of the stipend will be determined by the Fund’s Scholarship Committee.
Application process
Applicants should submit the following documentation:
> An application letter giving information on the applicant’s family circumstances and a statement of financial need,
> Information on sources of income and required expenditures to cover tuition, travel, books, housing, etc.; please fill in a statement of financial record that can be downloaded here
> An up-to-date curriculum vitae including a recent picture,
> Information on the applicant’s participation in Hungarian community service, cultural, religious, civic or sports related activities,
> Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from a religious or community leader,
> High school and college scholastic records and information on academic standing;
Applications which do not meet the Scholarship Fund’s requirements will not be acknowledged.
Scholarships are awarded by the Fund’s Scholarship Committee. Successful applicants will be notified and further information given on the transfer of funds.
All scholarship awardees are expected to write thank you letters to donors. They are also expected to file regular reports on their educational progress, as they are eligible to apply for a scholarship for the following year. However, their application will be considered along with those of new applicants.
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, but deadline for application for the 2024/25 academic year is July 1, 2024.
Submission of Applications
The Coalition has created an online database which enables applicants to submit their applications online.
Applicants have to create a user profile and upload the requested documents which are the cover letter, curriculum vitae, recommendation letters, proof of admission, financial statement and academic records.
> Union Plus Scholarship Program
Over $5.4 million in scholarships awarded to union families
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.4 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. More than 3,800 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, supported in part by contributions from the provider of the Union Plus Credit Card. (You do not need to be a Union Plus Credit Card holder to apply for this scholarship.)
> Visionary Integration Professionals Women in Technology Scholarship
About the VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) Program
For the last 17 years, the Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program, has supported more 157 women pursuing a degree in computer science, information management systems, or another IT-related field. VIP is proud to help women in their journey to becoming the great thinkers, achievers, and creators of tomorrow’s information technology industry.
WITS is proudly sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading technology and system integration firm with over 1200 customers nationwide. We are honored to offer this opportunity to help women in the field of technology reach their academic goals and potential.
The WITS program is made available annually to women across the United States, it launches during the first quarter with awards granted during the second quarter of each year. The WITS Program will grant multiple scholarship awards that value up to $2,500.00 per recipient.
Eligibility Requirements
At the time of award, students must be enrolled at, or accepted into, either a two or four‐year college or university within the United States for the current upcoming school year.
At the time of scholarship payment, students must be enrolled for classes at a college or university within the United States for the Fall semester. These women must be planning a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or another related field.
Evaluation Criteria
The scholarship is based on this important criterion:
Application Instructions: After reviewing the application, please provide the requested information. If submitting via email, please use PDF or Word formats only. Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification. Please include the following items:
* Personal Information
* Unofficial Transcripts
* Thoughtful Response to Essay Questions
* Applicant SummaryCommunity Service/ Extracurricular Activities
* Female, college-bound students (must be enrolled or accepted at a two or four‐year university or college at the time of award)
* Must be a computer science, information systems, business information management, or other IT-related major
* Meets application instructions listed above.
How to apply
When the application is available (typically by March 1st), download our application from our website (www.trustvip.com) or request it via email at WITS@trustvip.com.
> Women in Aerospace Scholarship
WIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to women interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math or science. Five merit-based awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 will be given to rising juniors and seniors in college, to be applied to the 2023-2024 academic year.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the WIA Foundation Scholarship,
> An applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field and
> Be a rising junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science.
> An applicant must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application and
> Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, and plan to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year.
> Each applicant must have a college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
> Applicants must be female, and a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Applications will be available around mid-December for the subsequent academic year.
Wish you luck on your application process. Thank you.
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