Scholarships in U.S. higher education in 2025

Studying in the United States is very expensive, which stops many students from trying to study in this country. However, it is important to know that students in America can get a variety of scholarships to help cover some of the costs.

Scholarship amounts range from $1000 to $20000 or more. The main conditions for international students to get a scholarship are excellent English language skills and good academic performance.

Let's look at scholarship options using two popular American universities as an example.

Arizona State University is the most innovative university in the United States according to US News & World Report. It offers 83 undergraduate and graduate programs, which are among the top 25 best programs of study in the country. It is ranked #2 in the US for job placement among public universities and is a member of the Association of American Universities.

The university began in 1886, but did not receive status until 1958. 20 years ago the university adopted a new trajectory of development New American University (NAmU) and successfully implements the project, representing a new prototype of American public research university.

The university has a brilliant faculty, including 5 Nobel Prize winners, 6 Pulitzer Prize winners and more than 160 Fulbright Scholars.

The university has 5 campuses, most of which are located in Phoenix.

The university offers many advanced interdisciplinary programs, so international students often choose it to study.

Arizona State University offers them a variety of scholarships.

Scholarships for 1st year undergraduate students who meet all criteria

• Polytechnic campus, West Valley campus - minimum $10000, maximum $20000 (renewable annually);
• Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus - minimum $7000, maximum $16000 (renewable annually);
• High school GPA (on a 4.00 scale) - given to students with a GPA of 3.01+ and a high level of English;
• English language test score or test exemption - awarded to students with an IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 68 / DET 110 and a high GPA.

Students who enroll in Pathways programs can receive $8500 awarded for a 3-semester program or $3600 for a 1-semester program. Upon successful completion of the program, students with a GPA of 3.25+ receive a $5000 ASU Undergraduate Program Scholarship.

Students who do not meet ASU's scholarship criteria may be eligible for a partial scholarship funded by Kaplan International (average $2000) if they are definitely accepted into an undergraduate or graduate program. Kaplan is awarded to students each semester until the completion of their first spring semester at ASU. After that, if the student does not have a NAMU scholarship, payments will extend for 6 or 7 additional semesters.

University of Oregon is one of the oldest universities in the United States, which specializes in the implementation of progressive technologies and innovative research. Many technologies in the field of robotics, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, etc. have been developed here.

Many companies call this university a “silicon valley”, where you can get brilliant knowledge and internship experience. The University of Oregon leads the nation in STEM fields, one of only two universities in the country to have an Earth, Sea, Space and Sun Grant.

The university includes 11 colleges and offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

International students are automatically considered for renewable scholarships of up to $20,000 per year. These awards are available to freshmen students enrolled in fall enrollment who have not attended another college since high school graduation. UO Merit Scholarships may be combined with need-based awards.

• UO Excellence - $20,000, renewable each year. No separate scholarship application required. Limited number awarded to students with exceptional academic success and high merit, including extracurricular activities, awards and an optional second essay.
• Summit - $12,500, renewable each year. Students must have a minimum 3.90 high school GPA on a 4.00 scale.
• Apex - $10,000, renewable each year. Students must have a minimum 3.70 high school GPA on a 4.00 scale
• International Baccalaureate (IB) - $2000-6000, renewable each year. Students must have a minimum 3.40 high school GPA on a 4.00 scale and an IB diploma with an IB test score of 24 or higher.

After applying to the University of Oregon, eligible students may apply separately for a variety of need-based awards.

• International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) - up to $25,000, renewable each year on February 14 to apply for a scholarship awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, and ability to make presentations to a diverse group of people/
• Division of Global Engagement Endowed Scholarships - $1,000-12,000. A demonstration of financial need and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA are required to receive the scholarship.