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Scholarships for International Students

International students may apply for and receive merit awards and scholarships from 51³Ô¹Ï and other organizations to help finance their studies. The information below is intended as a resource for international students as they plan for financing their study at 51³Ô¹Ï.

F-1 and J-1 students are not eligible for loans from the U.S. federal government.

Undergraduate Students

Merit Awards for International 1st-Year Students

No separate application form or process is required to beÌýconsideredÌýfor 51³Ô¹Ï merit scholarships. A separate application is required only for the 51³Ô¹Ï Emerging Global Leader Scholarship.

51³Ô¹Ï’s merit awards for international students are partial, not full, scholarships. They are awarded based on a combination of outstanding academic achievement, excellent communication skills in English, leadership, volunteerism, and community service. Merit award consideration is highly competitive and the number of scholarships available is limited. All 51³Ô¹Ï merit awards are awarded at the time of admission, and not after enrollment. These funds are renewable for all four years of study based on successful continued academic performance.

Graduate Students

Merit Awards

Talented international master's and doctoral students may qualify for Graduate Merit Awards through their departments. The amount of awards may vary from one pforam to another. ThÌýStipends may also be available. Applicants should check directly with departments for further information for more information.

Fellowships & Assistantships

How to ApplyÌý

All graduate school applicants can indicate their interest for Merit Assistance when they apply to one of the graduate programs.

Other Financial Aid Sources

The following organizations are not endorsed or recommended by 51³Ô¹Ï and the university does not monitor the content of these sites.Ìý

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  • Visit an advising center in your countryÌý
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