A scholarship is one of the most reliable ways of attending college without worrying about tuition fees. Some institutions require students to write a scholarship essay to evaluate their candidacy. However, students with exceptional academic and athletic achievements may obtain a full or partial scholarship. One thing is for sure – a scholarship will save you thousands of dollars in student loans.

All over the US, you can find a variety of scholarship programs for college students. Some of them are geared towards assisting international students, while others focus on pretty much any eligible candidates. Here are some of the most lucrative scholarships for which one can apply.

📌 Fulbright scholarship program
International students dreaming of studying at a university in the US can apply for this scholarship. This program covers your expenses through your Master’s or Ph.D. You will also earn a stipend.

📌 The Gates Millennium Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Students from minority households (people of color) can apply for this scholarship yearly. The scholarship program covers disciplines in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health. Apply now to become one of the lucky 1000 beneficiaries.

📌 Burger King Scholarship
Children of Burger King employees can apply for the Employee-based track while others can apply for the General track scholarship. Only high school seniors with a GPA of over 2.5 out of 4.0 can apply for this program.

📌 Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have shown exceptional leadership and selfless service in their respective communities. The prize money is $20 000 for 150 scholars. Applicants must be US citizens or foreign nationals with permanent residence. 

📌 David J. Stern Sports Scholarship
In conjunction with the NBA, Thurgood Marshall College Fund has created the David Stern Scholarship awarded to three scholars attending HBCUs. The recipients will each receive a three-year award of $10 000 per year ($30 000). You must be a member of TMCF’s member schools with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 to apply.

Check out any of these scholarships to see if you are eligible to apply. Even if you are not residing in the US currently, you could always give them a try. You might just be the lucky recipient of one of these amazing scholarship programs!