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Office of Global Scholarships Bechtel International Center
Bechtel International Center

Guide to Apply

The Office of Global Scholarships is your launch pad to amazing opportunities around the world.

Follow this step-by-step guide designed to help you navigate the global scholarship journey from initial interest through winning application. 

Step 1: Explore Scholarship Opportunities

Browse our global scholarship database and filter available opportunities by location, opportunity type, eligibility criteria, application deadline, and more.

View an index of scholarship opportunities

Step 2: Ask Yourself These Questions

Answer these questions to help you decide whether to apply for global scholarships, and which ones in particular to pursue.

Browse Questions

Step 3: Visit Official Scholarship Websites

After you've browsed scholarship opportunities on our website, be sure to visit external scholarship websites to get all the details about opportunities that interest you.

Step 4: Submit Your Interest Form to OGS

Let our office know about your interests to study, explore, and/or research abroad. By submitting this form, we can follow up with targeted opportunities that match your interests and keep you informed through our OGS newsletter. 

Submit Interest Form

Step 5: Attend Information Sessions

Check out our events calendar and attend information sessions and application workshops about specific scholarships that may be of interest to you. 

Browse Upcoming Sessions

Step 6: Meet with an OGS Scholarship Advisor

If you've completed steps 1 to 5 and would like individualized guidance and support, make an appointment with our scholarship advising team. 

Make an Advising Appointment