The keys to obtaining scholarships and financing to study abroad.
I want a SCHOLARSHIP, but how?
First: There are 4 sources of financial aid
The governments of each country offer scholarships or subsidies ("grants") that, in general, do not have to be repaid by the student.
Colleges offer scholarships (usually based on talent or aptitude) and grants (usually based on financial need). Some universities additionally offer the student the possibility of working while they are studying.
If your family has few financial resources, do the following search on Google: Top universities international students need aid. As an estimate, if you were given a grant, you would pay approximately 10% of your parents' combined resources in total. We encourage you to review the cost and scholarship calculator for funding (Net Price Calculator).
En el caso que tu familia tenga recursos económicos y seas uno de los mejores estudiantes de tu colegio, busca en Google: Top universities international students merit aid. Te animamos a que revises la calculadora de coste y becas para la financiación (Net Price Calculator).
Some generous TOP 50 universities in their financial aid in the US: Harvard University or Emory University.
Loans repayable with interest.
Scholarships from private entities.
Second: Prepare yourself
Find out what kind of financial aid the programs offer.
Verify that you can meet the requirements
Mark the deadline for submitting financial aid applications on your calendar.
Don't confuse scholarships with financial aid: Scholarships are a type of financial aid that should NOT be repaid.
Third: Avoid preconceived ideas such as:
Deducting from the official cost of the university, which is beyond your reach, is not the only criterion to take into account, although it is true that, in some cases, this amount represents a figure higher than the annual family salary.
Having the false preconception that top-tier colleges are out of reach: because most colleges, including top-tiers like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, award financial aid:
In the case of undergraduate, based on family income, depending on the range of this income, you may not even have to pay anything at all. So in the case of Maria, one of our students who graduated from Harvard University with a $200,000 scholarship. María also received extra help, through a job, or help to pay her personal expenses, her material, such as computers, and clothing, such as coats.
Fourth: There are countries that offer scholarships specifically for international students:
For undergraduate and postgraduate: Germany, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Spain, United States, France, Holland, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland, among others.
Be prepared: these types of scholarships are very competitive! For example, in the US only about 20% of foreign students receive funds that cover most of their academic expenses.
Each institution adheres to its own criteria and policies. The best way to find out if the university you are interested in offers this type of opportunity is to find out directly with the university in question.
There is a lot of information you need to learn to be sure, including which scholarship is best suited to what you need and where you want to study.