20 Least Competitive Scholarships for International Students in 2025

1. Be Bold No Essay Scholarship — A no-essay scholarship open to all education levels; simple form submission required.
2. Burger King James W. McLamore Whopper Scholarship — Up to $60,000 for high school seniors planning college or vocational studies.
3. $2,000 Niche No Essay Scholarship — Open to high school and college students; no essay needed, covers tuition, housing, or books.
4. Tallo Monthly No Essay Scholarships — Monthly awards; applicants can increase chances by applying each month.
5. Bold.org Easy Scholarships — Minimal effort to apply, broad eligibility.
6. Verto Scholars Award — GPA-based awards ranging from $1,500–$10,000; minimum 3.0 GPA required.
7. Clark University International Merit Scholarships — Merit-based scholarships for academic excellence.
8. University of San Francisco International Scholarships — Automatically considered for merit awards up to $27,000 per year.
9. University of Iowa International Distinction in Education Award (IDEA) — $500–$10,000 per year for incoming students.
10. University of Alabama International Merit Scholarships — Automatic consideration for international freshmen.
11. University of Wisconsin-Madison International Scholarships — Merit-based scholarships for international students.
12. University of Arkansas International Scholarships — Nearly 100 scholarships available for international students.
13. UNLV International Scholarships — Variety of scholarships, private loans, and on-campus employment.
14. USC International Scholarships — Merit scholarships for international students.
15. University of Chicago International Scholarships — Merit-based scholarships for top international applicants.
16. Macalester College Charles J. Turck Presidential Honor Scholarship — $12,500–$15,000 per year for academically promising students.
17. George Washington University International Scholarships — Presidential, IB, and other merit scholarships for international students.
18. Boston University International Scholarships — Merit-based scholarships automatically considered for international freshmen.
19. Brandeis University Wien International Scholarship Program (WISP) — For international students with notable academic or extracurricular achievements.
20. American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship — One international student awarded full tuition, room, and board for up to four years.