Some US universities have decided to open free educational programs for Ukrainian refugees who want to get higher education. These programs provide scholarships and assistance in finding housing.
The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most respected private universities in the United States. Fellowships will provide tuition-free access to University of Pennsylvania courses and programs (granting non-degree course credit, where applicable), a living stipend, health insurance, and support for visa application.
The program welcomes students with disciplinary focuses in anthropology, art history, demography, environmental studies, film studies, history, international business studies, international relations, energy policy, Jewish studies, comparative literature and literary theory, literary and cultural history, medieval studies, political science, and sociology.
The university has not set a deadline for applying, but the number of scholarships is limited, so it is better to apply as soon as possible. The annual fellowship application and CV should be sent to Program Director Kevin M. F. Platt. Contacts of the program director Kevin F. Platt and program details are available on the website: https://rees.sas.upenn.edu/graduate/university-pennsylvania-emergency-
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The University of the People, headquartered in Pasadena, California, is an American non-profit university offering higher education online. The university is currently offering 1,000 scholarships to Ukrainian students to continue their education, including those who have been displaced as a result of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Scholarships cover all costs of an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s program at the university. Scholarships can be applied for online, for more information, please visit the university website https://www.uopeople.edu/about/worldwide-recognition/press-releases/university-of-the-people-opening-all-its -courses-to-ukrainian-students-for-free/
Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas. Ukrainian students across the Texas A&M University System’s 11 campuses and research centers can receive free tuition starting next semester. The university is ready to accept more than 14 students. You can choose to study and research in areas such as mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, arts and humanities, engineering and technology, natural sciences, social sciences and management, economics, business, etc.
RUSO Universities is the largest four-year university system in the state of Oklahoma. This Oklahoma regional university system operates six of the state’s universities. More than 37,000 students study at these educational institutions every year.
The public university scholarship program is open to those affected by the war. However, the eligibility of students to participate in the program is determined by each institution separately. The scholarship program will cover tuition and room and board for undergraduate Ukrainian students who are seriously impacted and/or displaced by the Russian invasion as determined by each institution.
Interested students can apply for admission until July 2024. Details can be found at https://www.ruso.edu/single-post/ruso-universities-announce-scholarship-for-ukrainian-students
Furthermore, one should not forget that a 100% scholarship is rarely received, usually scholarships from universities cover up to 50% of the cost of education.
Accommodation and meals remain the responsibility of the student.