Studying for a bachelor’s degree in the United States offers strong academic exposure and international career opportunities, but tuition and living costs can be a major challenge for international students. To support talented applicants, several US universities offer scholarships at undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels.
Below are key international scholarships in the United States with application deadlines in January 2026, including merit-based and fully funded options.
The International Rocket Scholarship is a merit-based award offered by the University of Toledo for international students enrolling in undergraduate (BS) programs. Students are automatically considered during the admission process, and no separate scholarship application is required.
The scholarship is partially funded and provides a tuition reduction of up to USD 8,000 per year, helping offset out-of-state tuition costs. It is renewable for multiple semesters as long as students maintain satisfactory academic performance.
The application deadline is 31 January 2026.
For graduate students, the McDonnell International Scholars Academy Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity offered by Washington University in St. Louis. This fellowship is available for both Master’s and PhD programs and focuses on academic excellence, leadership, and global engagement.
At the Master’s level, the fellowship covers full tuition, provides a monthly living stipend, supports travel and relocation, and funds professional development activities.
The deadline for Master’s applicants is 31 January 2026.
For PhD students, the same fellowship offers comprehensive financial support throughout the doctoral program. This includes full tuition coverage, a stipend, research and conference travel funding, leadership training, mentorship, and access to a global academic network.
The PhD application deadline is also 31 January 2026.
These scholarships provide strong opportunities for international students, including Pakistanis, to study in the United States with reduced or fully covered financial burden. Applicants are advised to review the eligibility criteria carefully and complete the university admission requirements well before the deadlines.
