Partial Bachelor's Scholarships in All Disciplines in the United States 2019

Are you an undergraduate student in your first year and interested in intercultural learning?

"You Are Welcome Here" campaign offers Fall 2019 scholarships in the United States for students around the world in all majors, so participating colleges and universities will each offer two annual, renewable scholarships that cover a minimum of 50% tuition. Applicants will answer a short essay question or present a multimedia project about their ideas for advancing intercultural learning and understanding on their future campuses.

Eligibility criteria:

[1] Be a first-year international applicant to a participating college or university.

[2]  An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess US citizenship or permanent residency.

[3] Attend (or have graduated from) a secondary school outside of the United States.

[4] Demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.

The applicant will get:

[1] Knowledge about different cultures.

[2] Participating in intercultural dialogue.

[3] A certificate from the chosen university or college.

About You Are Welcome Here campaign:

You Are Welcome Here is a welcome message from U.S. higher education to international students around the world. It is a campaign designed to affirm that our institutions are diverse, friendly, safe and committed to student development. Participating institutions and organizations are communicating the message in statements, photos, videos, events and other creative expressions that feature students, faculty, and staff. The repetition of the statement, “You are welcome here,” by a broad array of people from different backgrounds--from college presidents to football players--is powerful and demonstrates that we support internationalization across our campus communities and across the country.

goals:

[1] Strengthen the message of #YouAreWelcomeHere.
[2] Create a globally recognized scholarship program for international students with consistent standards at participating U.S. colleges and universities.
[3] Provide increased access to U.S. higher education for talented international students.
[4] Develop future world leaders who will advance intercultural understanding.
[5] Create a lasting legacy for the continuing benefit of international students.