Washington DC Scholarships

Study Abroad Content Specialist | Updated 3+ months ago

International Students may apply for Washington Dc Scholarships if they wish to study ug or pg degree at a university in Washington. Both university funded and external scholarships are available for international students. The selection process for Washington DC scholarships are based on academic merit and financial need. A scholarship amount ranging between 1,000 to 60,000 USD (82,723 to 49.63 lakhs INR) is available to University fundings while external scholarships are available between the range of 3,000 to 6,000 USD (2.48 to 4.96 lakhs INR).

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based, Need-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	N/A

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria varies for each Washington DC scholarships award offered to international students. Hence, it advisable to check the specific eligibility criteria along with basic ek eligibility requirements before applying:

Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree.
3.0 or above GPA in high school or UG degree.
Must be full-time student
Submit the FAFSA and CSS (if required)
English language proficiency test results (TOEFL IBT/IELTS)
Letters of recommendation

Washington DC Scholarships Offered By Top Universities with Specific Eligibility Requirements:

University/College	Scholarship Name	Eligibility Requirements	Award
Washington State University	WUE/Distinguished Cougar Award	3.0 GPA \| U.S resident or international student \| Entering Pullman campus in full-time ug degree	11,000 USD
George Washington University	District Scholars Program	Full-time ug students \| Have submitted FAFSA and CSS profile \| Annual family income of 75,000 USD or below	7,500 USD
Georgetown University	GeorgeTown Undergraduate Scholarships (multiple Scholarships)	Undergraduate student \| merit-based \| Need-based	1,000 to 60,000 USD
Western Washington University	International Achievement Award	3.0 GPA \| Essay \| ELP scores \| Undergraduate Applicant	10,000 USD
Western Washington University	International Student Scholarship	International students with non-immigrant F-1 visa \| 2.5 GPA \| Undergraduate or graduate applicant \| Short essay \| Resume	1,500 USD

Washington DC Scholarships Offered By External Funding Agencies Specific Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarships Name	Eligibility Requirements	Award
Greater Washington Society of CPAs Scholarship	Eligible Universities: American University Bowie State University Catholic University Gallaudet University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Howard University Marymount University Trinity Washington University University of the District of Columbia University of Maryland University of Maryland Global Campus	3,000 to 5,000 USD
Roothbert Fund Scholarships	Applicant pursuing UG UG PG degree in	5,000 to 7,000 USD
I-House DC Scholarship	Submit the application to International Student House of Washington, DC	2,500 USD per semester
Fulbright Scholarship	Graduate students from any field except medicine	Variable
AAUW International Fellowships	International female students \| Master’s or Doctoral degree applicant \| 79 in TOEFL IBT or 6.5 in IELTS \| Written Statement \|	20,000 to 50,000 USD
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships	Exceptional academic record \| Demonstrated financial need \| Admitted to master’s or doctoral degree in USA \| Leadership skills \| Extracurricular achievement	Variable

Application Process

As there are multiple scholarships available, the application process may differ. For university based scholarships, applicants are required to hold an admission offer from a university in Washington. For external scholarships, a separate application along with application fee may be required. It is advisable to check the scholarship which you wish to apply for.

Selection Process

The selection process for Washington DC Scholarships is based on both academic excellence and financial need. Students willing to university funded scholarships will be automatically considered upon acceptance. For external scholarships, various factors are considered on the basis which the final decision is made. The majors factors of selection criteria are as follows: