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💡 It’s ! Get to know the U.S. higher education system, one fact at a time.

▶️ Scholarship: A study grant of financial aid, usually given at the undergraduate level, that may take the form of a waiver of tuition and/or fees.

Looking to explore three amazing national parks or study at one of 36 colleges and universities? Utah is calling!

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: Looking to receive in-state tuition rates at a public university? Check out the Cross-Cultural Scholarship at !

The Cross-Cultural Scholarship provides Minnesota resident tuition rates to international students. It is renewable for up to nine semesters for students who enroll in the Cross-Cultural Outreach Program and maintain a cumulative 2.50 GPA. International students are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Learn more ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/cross-cultural-scholarship-state-tuition.

What if your institution turns out not to be your “best fit”? Maybe it’s time to transfer schools.

Approximately one-third of all students swap institutions at least once prior to earning their degree, so it’s possible! Transferring colleges can allow you to better prepare for your career through courses and training, but it also involves an application process, uncertainty, and time.

Here are three things to consider if transferring schools is right for you ⬆️

“A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” – Lemony Snicket, American author

📚 It’s National Library Week: check out a new read today!

💡 It’s ! Get to know the U.S. higher education system, one fact at a time.

▶️ Resident assistant (RA): A person who assists the residence hall director in campus dormitories and is usually the first point of contact for students who need assistance or have questions about campus life.

Looking to visit the National Buffalo Museum [tag ], wander through Theodore Roosevelt National Park [tag ], or study at one of 20 colleges and universities? Discover North Dakota!

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: Looking to receive housing on campus? Check out the Global Ambassador Scholarship at !

The scholarship allows selected students to live in a residence hall on campus for free up to eight academic semesters. The current estimated value is more than $14,000 USD distributed over four years. This competitive scholarship is awarded only to international students, and recipients are selected based on a personal essay, GPA, test scores, and extracurricular involvement.

Learn more ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/global-ambassador-scholarship-0.

💡 You may know the difference between public and private institutions, but did you know the U.S. higher education system also includes minority-serving institutions (MSI)? MSIs enroll nearly 30% of undergraduates in the United States.

Large or small, rural or urban, these institutions provide community and education to underrepresented groups, and that includes international students!

Want to learn more about the U.S. higher education system? Click here ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/experience-studying-usa/us-educational-system.

“You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” – Dr. Seuss, American children's author and cartoonist

Did you know that last week was National Public Health Week in the United States? Taking care of yourself is important for everyone’s health and safety.

Have you thought about studying public health? Learn more about this fascinating topic ➡️ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/public-health-jobs-that-pay-well.

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▶️ Registration: Process through which students select courses to be taken during a quarter, semester, or trimester.

Looking to appreciate music royalty at the , tour Cincinnati and Cleveland, or study at one of 211 colleges and universities? Head over to Ohio!

Experience The Buckeye State, ➡️ https://bit.ly/StudyinOH.

: Looking to save as an F-1 visa student? Check out the Sanjay Parekh International Merit Scholarship at !

This scholarship ranges from $8,000 to $16,000 USD over four years, and is awarded based on the student’s secondary school academic achievement. It is open to first-time full-time resident students seeking F-1 student visa status applying for an undergraduate degree.

Learn more ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/sanjay-parekh-international-merit-scholarship.

If the phrase “standardized testing” makes you break out in a cold sweat, you’re not alone! 😬

Plenty of students feel anxious about performing well on college admissions tests. Don’t worry, there are ways to help you perform your best and show what you can do!

“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.” – Edgar Allan Poe, writer and poet

📝 It’s National Poetry Month! Did you know that studying poetry can help improve your writing skills, build compassion, and understand other points of view better?

Did you know today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility? At EducationUSA, we’re ready to support students of all genders and identities in their quest for their best fit in the United States.

Want to learn more? Check our curated resources for LGBTQI+ students ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/resources-lgbt-students.

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: Looking for a comprehensive, full-tuition scholarship? Check out the Alan and Jane Handler Endowed Scholarship at !

This award is for selected students who do not otherwise have the financial means to attain a Rochester education. Scholars are selected on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding potential to be future leaders, and demonstrated mastery of complex challenges.

Handler students will receive complete financial support (tuition, fees, room, board, books, personal expenses and transportation), as well as individual and group opportunities, for the duration of the regular four-year academic program.

Learn more ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/alan-and-jane-handler-scholarship.

The best way to receive a is to learn all about them! Start your search early, diversify your scholarship sources, be persistent, and you’re well on your way.

Get started finding the right funding opportunities with our handy guide, and by checking out ’s guide ➡️ https://bit.ly/EdScholarshipsGuide.

“We are all part of a larger collective looking to create a more beautiful and just world.” – Janet Mock, writer and activist

💡 It’s ! Get to know the U.S. higher education system, one fact at a time.

▶️ Prerequisites: Programs or courses that a student is required to complete before being permitted to enroll in a more advanced program or course.

Looking to explore , experience the cultural highlights of Seattle, or study at one of 87 colleges and universities? Venture to Washington State!

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: Looking to save on an undergraduate degree? Check out the Global Presidential Scholarship at .of.lynchburg!

This scholarship, valued at $31,000 USD per year and renewable for four years, is for exceptional students who will live on campus. Eligible students will be contacted by the Admissions office for a video interview to demonstrate the academic and personal qualities they can contribute to the University of Lynchburg community.

Learn more ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/global-presidential-scholarship.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating some of the young women making history in the United States on college and university campuses!

We salute the hard work and excellence of these women, who have utilized EducationUSA’s resources and made their advisers proud 🥺

🔵 Farangiz - (full scholarship) - EducationUSA Turkmenistan ()
🔵 Gargi - , Ph.D. studies in electrical and computer engineering (full scholarship) -
🔵 Ani - , computer science & artificial intelligence (full scholarship) -

🟢 Giulia - , sciences - EducationUSA Italy (.italy)
🟢 Ogenna - , computer & information sciences -
🟢 Vung - , biology - EducationUSA Burma

🟠 Blendë - , undergraduate (full scholarship) - EducationUSA Kosovo
🟠 Natálie - , computer science -
🟠 Alejandra - , master’s of public administration -

“Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make yourself.” – Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author

☀️ The perfect advice for International Day of Happiness! How are you building your happiness today?

💡 It’s ! Get to know the U.S. higher education system, one fact at a time.

▶️ Postgraduate: Usually refers to studies for individuals who have completed a graduate degree. May also be used to refer to graduate education.

Looking to explore world-class museums, see the birthplace of American democracy, or study at one of nearly 300 colleges and universities? Try Pennsylvania!

Experience The Keystone State, ➡️ https://www.studypa.org/.

: Looking to help defray the cost of an undergraduate degree based on your academic record? Check out the Lincoln Merit Scholarship at University Of Illinois Springfield [tag .edu]!

These scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 USD per year, are automatically applied upon admission and are based solely on GPA. It is renewable for up to four years of full-time enrollment.

Learn more ➡️ https://educationusa.state.gov/scholarships/lincoln-merit-scholarship.

🧮 Today is March 14 (3.14), or Pi Day! Think math is only for school? Learn more about studying math and building a career in the United States ➡️ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/math-degrees.

“Like what you do, and then you will do your best.” – Katherine Johnson, American mathematician & employee

🌙 Wise words from a woman whose calculations helped put the first manned space flights in orbit!