Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton November 19th, 2018 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn international students, scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Each November, college campuses across the U.S. promote the benefits of cross-cultural exchange by celebrating International Education Week. The “You Are Welcome Here” hashtag is a welcome message to international students everywhere. This brand new scholarship opportunity helps colleges financially support the diverse group of international student leaders and learners on their campuses. Scholarship: #YouAreWeclomeHere Scholarship Awarding Organization: Fifty-seven participating colleges and universities Amount: Minimum of 50% tuition Number of Scholarships Awarded: Two per participating institution Eligible Students: First-year international students. All applicants must have graduated from a non-U.S. secondary school. How to Apply: Complete the online scholarship application and submit a 500-1,000 word essay or short video that describes your goals as they relate to intercultural learning. Deadline: Dec 15 (though check with each institution–some have extended the deadline) Website: https://www.youarewelcomehereusa.org/scholarship Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
