A scholarship is also an award of access to such an institution, or a financial aid award for an individual student scholar, for the purpose of furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded based on a range of criteria which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.
The United States is the premiere destination for international students from all over the world. According to the Institute of International Education which is supported by the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the number of international students attending American colleges and universities is fast approaching 600,000.

