You Are Welcome Here (YAWH) Scholarship

Participating colleges and universities will each offer two annual, renewable scholarships that cover a minimum of 50% tuition to selected international undergraduates dedicated to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message. Applicants are required to either answer a short essay question or present a multimedia project about their ideas for applying their leadership skills on their future campuses.

Campaign Goals
  • Strengthen the message of #YouAreWelcomeHere.
  • Create a globally recognized scholarship program for international students with consistent standards at participating U.S. colleges and universities.
  • Provide increased access to U.S. higher education for talented international students.
  • Develop future world leaders who will advance intercultural understanding.
  • Create a lasting legacy of welcoming international students to U.S. institutions.

Finalists will be invited to a short, virtual interview.

Award
Half Tuition
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Tell us about your leadership skills in your school or community, and how you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at the U.S. institution you are applying to.
  2. Please tell us how you plan to further the YAWH message of welcoming international students from around the world in your future endeavors (studies, work, internships, etc.)