Simmons University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Alina from Kazakhstan will begin her Co-op Management degree at the University of Toronto this fall, supported by the prestigious Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. She also received the International Scholars Award from UBC, along with offers from U.S. institutions, but chose UofT for its experiential learning and alignment with her interests in leadership, inclusivity, and tech-driven community projects. Her application stood out through a combination of academic excellence, authentic storytelling, and a consistent focus on impact-driven initiatives in education and entrepreneurship.

Check out Alina’s story to see how early planning, genuine self-reflection, and a values-centered approach can unlock opportunities at top global universities.

Josefina Cabrera, from Asunción, Paraguay, transformed her love for languages and cultures into a fully funded Romanian Government Scholarship to study in Bucharest. Raised on the Brazil-Paraguay border, she mastered Spanish, English, and Portuguese, sparking her ambition to study abroad. While in high school, she earned a near-full scholarship to Yale’s Young Global Scholars program. After graduating, she took a gap year to research universities, build a strong CV, and score 130 on the Duolingo English Test. Her 3.98 GPA, combined with leadership in extracurriculars like Operation Smile and the U.S. Embassy’s Youth Council, set her application apart. The Romanian scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, local transport, and a 60-euro monthly stipend, plus a year of Romanian language study. Josefina’s advice: research early, stay authentic, and keep pushing despite rejections—she overcame ten to win this scholarship.

Ready to pursue your own scholarship? Check out her story for tips on landing a fully funded opportunity!