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You Have Been Selected to Apply to Become a Global Scholar

Become a Global Scholar

Based on your academic qualifications, you have been selected to apply to our prestigious USNGE Global Scholars Program.

The USNGE Global Scholars program recognizes international students for their academic accomplishments. The selection committee looks for aspirational, high-achieving students who want to pursue their undergraduate education in the United States. Global Scholars may use their scholarships at select top-ranked universities across the U.S.

USNGE Global Scholars receive:

Partial scholarships of up to $40,000*

Priority application review status at top-ranked U.S. universities in Computer Science, Engineering, Game Design, and International Business

Recognition in a virtual ceremony with U.S. News & World Report representatives and U.S. academic leaders

Publication of winning essay, video, and photo on the U.S. News Global Education website

The ability to begin degree programs virtually or on campus

U.S. News Global Education Global Scholar certificate

*Terms and conditions apply. Scholarships are only to be applied towards academic tuition.

How to Apply*

To begin the application process, fill out the form to schedule an interview with a U.S. university representative.

The process is as follows:

  1. Student fills out and submits the application form below
  2. Students meet with US News Global Education representative for preliminary interview
  3. Qualified students will be invited to schedule an interview with a US university representative and submit a written or video essay answering the question: "If you could change the world in one significant way, what that be and why?"

*Students must receive an email inviting them to apply. Please check your inbox to confirm email receipt before filling out the form.

Evaluation Process

USNGE Global Scholars will be evaluated on:

  • Quality of written or video essay submission
  • Interview with U.S. university representative
  • Academic transcript
  • English language proficiency

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Which U.S. universities participate in the Global Scholars program?

When you apply for the Global Scholars program, your priority application review status and scholarship can be used at the following top-ranked U.S. universities and colleges:

Participating Universities

Top National Universities: #112
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Enrollment: 31,683
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #133
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Enrollment: 11,241
Type: Private, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #227
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Enrollment: 16,146
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #124
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Enrollment: 27,690
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #97
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Enrollment: 30,440
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #97
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Enrollment: 32,994
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #187
Location: Miami, Florida
Enrollment: 58,046
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #133
Location: Stockton, California
Enrollment: 6,493
Type: Private, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #118
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Enrollment: 34,795
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #153
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Enrollment: 30,985
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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Top National Universities: #160
Location: Orlando, Florida
Enrollment: 68,571
Type: Public, Co-Ed
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