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🇺🇸 🎓 TOP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMBODIAN STUDENTS
🥇 Fulbright Program (BEST & FULLY FUNDED)
💰 Covers EVERYTHING:
Tuition ✅
Living expenses ✅
Travel (flight) ✅
Health insurance ✅

👉 For:

Master’s & PhD students

👉 Requirements:

Cambodian citizen
Bachelor’s degree
Good GPA (around 3.0+)
English (IELTS/TOEFL)

👉 Important:

You must return to Cambodia after study

👉 This is the #1 scholarship for Cambodians

🥈 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
💰 Fully funded (non-degree program)
Tuition + living costs
Professional training in the USA

👉 For:

Working professionals (5+ years experience)

👉 Focus:

Leadership, public service, NGOs
🥉 Clark Global Scholarship Program
💰 Up to full funding
Up to $25,000/year

👉 For:

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
🎓 Berea College Scholarships
💰 100% funding (very strong)
Tuition fully covered
Extra financial support

👉 Special:

All students receive financial aid
🎓 Yale University Scholarships
💰 Need-based (can be FULL)
Covers full cost if low income

👉 Open to:

International students (including Cambodia)
🎓 Harvard University Scholarships
💰 Very strong funding
Full funding possible

👉 Based on:

Financial need + academic excellence
🎓 Other university scholarships

Many US universities offer scholarships for Cambodians:

Examples:

University of Oregon (ICSP Scholarship)
Illinois Wesleyan University (Merit Scholarships)
Illinois State University (Jesse W. Fell Scholarship)

👉 These can give:

$10,000–$38,000 per year
🧠 TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS (IMPORTANT)

There are 3 main types:

1. Government (Best)
Fulbright
👉 Fully funded, very competitive
2. University scholarships
Yale, Harvard, Clark
👉 Based on merit or need
3. Private / partial scholarships
Smaller funding, easier to get
📄 HOW TO APPLY (SIMPLE PLAN)
Step 1: Choose level
Bachelor → Clark / Berea
Master → Fulbright
Professional → Humphrey
Step 2: Prepare documents
Passport
Transcripts
English test (IELTS/TOEFL)
Personal statement
Recommendation letters
Step 3: Apply online or embassy
Fulbright → U.S. Embassy Cambodia
Universities → official websites
⚠️ IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CAMBODIAN STUDENTS
Start early (6–12 months before deadline)
Strong English = big advantage
Write a powerful personal statement
Show leadership & community work
🚀 BEST STRATEGY (FOR YOU)

If you want the highest chance:

👉 Apply to:

Fulbright (main target)
2–3 universities with scholarships
1 backup option