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Scholarships in North America

Scholarships pay for study, from a single tuition payment to a fully funded degree. They are awarded on merit, need, field or background, and each publishes its own eligibility rules and documents.

14 open listings here, out of 46 in this category.

  1. Closing soon: 2 November 2026Churchill ScholarshipWinston Churchill Foundation of the United StatesFunds American graduates for a year of graduate study and research in STEM at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Candidates are nominated through participating…year of research or study at Cambridge · Churchill College affiliationCambridge, United States, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  2. Apply by 17 November 2026Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) ProgramU.S. Department of StateIntensive summer language institutes abroad for American undergraduate and graduate students learning critical languages, selected through a merit-based competition.intensive summer language instruction abroad · cultural immersionUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  3. Apply by 27 January 2027Boren ScholarshipsNational Security Education Program (NSEP) / IIEFunds US undergraduates to study critical languages and cultures abroad in regions important to US interests, in return for a commitment to federal service.Up to $25,000 scholarshipUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  4. Apply by 27 January 2027Schulich Leader ScholarshipsSchulich FoundationLarge undergraduate scholarships for high school graduates entering STEM programs at 20 partner universities in Canada, selected via school nomination.undergraduate STEM scholarship at partner universitiesCanadaDetails and how to apply
  5. Apply by 2 February 2027Harry S. Truman ScholarshipHarry S. Truman Scholarship FoundationUS federal scholarship for college juniors committed to careers in public service, providing graduate school funding and leadership programming.Up to $30,000 scholarshipUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  6. Apply by 4 March 2027Udall Undergraduate ScholarshipMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall FoundationCompetitive US scholarship for undergraduate sophomores and juniors who are future leaders in environmental fields, Tribal public policy or Native health care.$7,500 scholarshipUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  7. See cycleBarry Goldwater ScholarshipBarry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education FoundationUS federal scholarship for college sophomores and juniors who plan research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering. Students are nominated by their…undergraduate scholarship toward tuition and fees · Goldwater scholar networkUnited StatesAnnual; application opens the first Tuesday in September, nominations due the last Friday in January, scholars announced the last Friday in March.Details and how to apply
  8. See cycleBenjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipU.S. Department of State / IIEHelps US undergraduates with limited financial means study or intern abroad, with a related Gilman-McCain award for children of military members.funding for study or internship abroad · Gilman-McCain award trackUnited StatesMultiple cycles per year; the Fall 2026 cycle closed 1 October 2026.Details and how to apply
  9. See cycleFulbright UK Postgraduate Scholarships to the USAUS-UK Fulbright CommissionAwards for UK citizens to study a master's or PhD at US universities, including named awards (e.g. Fulbright-BAFTA) and an IIE placement track that handles university…named postgraduate awards · IIE placement track supportUnited Kingdom, United StatesAnnual; for 2027-28 applications opened February 2026 and closed 5 May 2026.Details and how to apply
  10. See cycleFulbright-García Robles Scholarships for MexicansCOMEXUS (U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange)Binational Fulbright commission offering Mexicans scholarships for graduate study, research stays, teaching and professional development in the United States.graduate study in the US (Posgrado Regular, Posgrado STEM Regional) · research staysMexico, United StatesAnnual convocatorias per program, posted on the Becas Mexicanos page.Details and how to apply
  11. See cycleKnight-Hennessy ScholarsStanford UniversityMultidisciplinary scholarship that funds graduate study in any Stanford degree program, combined with a leadership development curriculum. Scholars must apply to both…funding for Stanford graduate degree · leadership curriculumStanford, United States · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; the 2027 cohort application is closed and the 2028 cohort application opens in June 2027.Details and how to apply
  12. See cycleLester B. Pearson International ScholarshipUniversity of TorontoFour-year full scholarship at the University of Toronto for exceptional international secondary-school students, covering tuition, books, fees and residence.Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence for four yearsToronto, Canada · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; for September 2027 entry, school nominations closed 9 October 2026 and U of T applications 16 October 2026.Details and how to apply
  13. See cycleLoran AwardLoran Scholars FoundationCanada's largest undergraduate merit award, combining a tuition waiver and stipend with mentorship and funded summer experiences, chosen for character and service.$12,000 a year scholarshipCanadaAnnual; applications for the 2027 award are closed.Details and how to apply
  14. See cycleMarshall ScholarshipMarshall Aid Commemoration CommissionFunds American graduates to pursue one or two years of graduate study at a UK university of their choice. Candidates apply through and are endorsed by their US…graduate study at any UK university · one-year or two-year award optionsUnited States, United KingdomAnnual; the 2027 competition closed on 29 September 2026 for applicants (1 October for endorsing institutions).Details and how to apply

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