For many international undergraduates, studying in the United States depends on finding tuition support early and understanding what each college expects. The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship is linked to participating U.S. colleges, so comparing application steps, admission timing, and the intercultural leadership focus matters.

Below, scholarship winners share how they approached essays, videos, campus involvement, and deadlines while applying for awards like this one. Read their stories to see how they presented their background, prepared their applications, and showed what they could contribute to a university community.