Study grants in the USA
In the United States, the main source of study funding is not the government but the universities themselves — from their own endowments. So the search here is not for a programme but for a university: two neighbouring schools can have radically different financial aid policies for international students.
How education financing works here
Three sources. The first and most important is the university’s own financial aid, which for international students can be either generous or nonexistent. The second is athletic and academic scholarships awarded for specific achievements. The third is government exchange programmes, where selection is country-based and the rules change regularly.
PhD programs are funded differently
Doctoral programmes in the US almost always come with full funding: the university covers tuition, and you receive a stipend for working as a teaching or research assistant. This is not a perk — it is standard for strong programmes, which is exactly why a PhD is often more accessible to a foreign student than an undergraduate degree.
What to prepare in advance
A language certificate, standardized test scores where the program requires them, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. A separate requirement is proof of finances for the student visa: even with a scholarship, the consulate looks at how the remaining expenses are covered.
Programmes
Fulbright — government exchange programme
tuition, accommodation, flights, insurance — exact coverage depends on the participating country
EducationUSA — the official guide to admissions and financial aid
not money, but navigation: how to find universities that offer financial aid to international students
FLEX — the US government’s high school exchange programme
schooling, homestay accommodation, flights, insurance, pocket money
We do not publish exact application dates: they change every year, and this page is meant to last months. The card shows an intake window in plain language and a link to the official page, where the date is always current.
Network cities in the USA
Universities, requirements, and local prices — in the city guides.
Other countries
Links to official pages have been verified 26 October 2026.