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    #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Application

    The #YouAreWelcomeHere (YAHW) scholarship recognizes international students who have a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. Participating institutions will award annual, renewable scholarships covering a minimum of 50% tuition that include the YAWH Scholarship and other sources. The scholarship is open to students of all academic majors and fields of study. Students should submit this scholarship application to each participating college or university to which they are applying.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Be a first-year international applicant to a participating college or university. An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess US citizenship or permanent residency.
    • Attend (or have graduated from) a secondary school outside of the United States.
    • Demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.

    Application Process

    1. Apply for admission.
    2. Submit this application.
    3. If awarded a scholarship, claim it by submitting a tuition deposit by May 1.

    Website

    For more information on the #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship, visit youarewelcomehereusa.org.
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