A list of some Scholarships without IELTS in the United States, US has been compiled in this article.
The scholarship could either be fully or partially funded and are open to Nigerian and other international students.
These scholarships are designed for individuals from developing countries facing financial issues to pursue their Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD Degrees.
Interested individuals are advised to read the guidelines and requirements of each scholarship properly before starting thier applications.
Below is a list of Scholarships in U.S Without IELTS
1. United Negro College Scholarships
Benefits: Variable
Eligibility: African American students (attending UNCF member institutions)
Admissions Open: July 8, 2025
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2. Science Ambassador Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition expenses (for four years)
Eligibility: Female students in STEM fields
Admission Open: Open for Fall 2025 Intake
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3. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship
Tuition and living Expenses
Awarded a 50% grant and 50% loan
Eligibility: Postgraduate students from developing countries
Admission Open: January, 2026
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4. Michigan State University Scholarships with IELTS Exemption
Benefits: Full and Partial Tuition Waivers.
Eligibility: International students with strong academic records
Admission Open: November, 2025
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5. Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Benefits: Full Tuition plus mandatory fee waiver
Eligibility: Students with exceptional academic ability.
Admissions Open: December 1, 2025
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6. Illinois Wesleyan University International Student Scholarships
Benefits: Full Tuition Fee Waiver
Eligibility: International talented students
Admissions Open: March 1, 2025
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7. University of Arkansas International Scholarships
Benefits: Partial tuition waivers( range from $4,000 to $10,000 annually)
Eligibility: International students with high academic performance.
Admissions Open: Variable
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8. Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships
Benefits: $2,000-$10,000 per year
Eligibility: International applicants with strong academic records
Admissions Open: November 15, 2025
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9. University of Minnesota International Excellence Scholarships
Benefits: $5,000-$15,000 per year.
Eligibility: International freshmen and transfer students
Admissions Open: January, 2026
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10. Marquette University International Scholarships
Benefits: Partial tuition waivers.
Eligibility: International students
Admission Open: Throughout Year
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11. New York University Merit-Based Scholarships
Benefits: Full-tuition waiver
Eligibility: International students
Admissions Open: Throughout Year
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12. ESTU International Student Academic Merit Scholarship
Benefits: 50% of (in-state and out-of-state) tuition and maintenance fees
Eligibility: International students
Admissions Open: October
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13. University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program (ICSP)
Benefits: Tuition Fee Waiver (ranging from $7,500 to $30,000)
Eligibility: International students (with financial need and cultural service)
Admissions Open: November 2025
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14. University of Wisconsin-Madison King-Morgridge Scholars Program
Benefits: Full Tuition Fee Coverage
Eligibility: International students from developing countries (committed to poverty)
Admissions Open: September
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15. Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship
Benefits: An Allowance of $1,000 and a Tortuga backpack
Eligibility: International students studying abroad.
Admission Deadline: 15 November 2025
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16. NextGen Scholarship Fund
Benefits: An Allowance of $1,000
Eligibility: International high school seniors or college/university students in the Washington, DC metro area.
Admissions Open: January 2026
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17. Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Full tuition
Travel costs
Living stipend
Health insurance
Eligibility: For master’s and doctoral degrees Students
Admissions Open: Early 2026
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18. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Tuition fees waiver
Travel expenses
Living allowance
Health coverage
Eligibility: Non-degree program for mid-career professionals.
Admission Opens: April, 2026
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19. Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Benefits: An Allowance of $20,000 per year
Eligibility: Students with leadership and community service experience.
Admissions Open: Early August
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20. Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Benefits: An Allowance of $25,000 per year
Eligibility: Need-based scholarship
Admissions Open: December 2025
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21. American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Benefits: Full tuition fee waiver, room, and board
Eligibility: International students with leadership and community services
Admissions Open: September 1, 2025
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22. Rotary Peace Fellowship
Full tuition Fees
Room
Board
Round-trip transportation
Eligibility: Master’s degree students from one of Rotary’s Peace Centers.
Admissions Open: February 2026
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23. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Full tuition Fees
Books
Living expenses
Eligibility: Minority students with financial need
Admissions Open: August 2025
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24. University of Miami Stamps Scholarship
Full tuition
Room and board
Textbooks
A one-time Computer Allowance $12,000 enrichment fund
Eligibility: Intentional students with leadership skills and community involvement
Admissions Opens: November, 2025
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25. Clark Global Scholars Program
Benefits: $15,000 to $25,000 annually (for four years)
Eligibility: First-year applicants (with stellar academic achievements and leadership potential)
Admissions Open: November, 2025
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