SCHOLARSHIPS

University of the West's Lotus Scholarship pays new international undergraduates $6,000 a year and MBA or MA Psychology students $7,000. Here is how to apply with the finance essay, 2026-27 costs and the 1 April 2027 date.

ETSU gives every admitted international student with a 3.0 GPA an automatic merit scholarship of $5,000 to $9,000 a year. Here are the tiers, the 2027-28 costs, other ETSU awards and the 1 July 2027 deadline.

Iowa State's International Merit Scholarship pays new international undergraduates $2,000 to $10,000 a year, but you must apply through OneApp. Here are the award levels, costs and the 15 February 2027 priority deadline.

Illinois Wesleyan considers every international applicant for merit scholarships of up to $38,000 a year, with no application fee. Here is what the $30,000 family contribution means, 2026-27 costs and the fall 2027 deadlines.

Wesleyan meets the full demonstrated need of admitted international students, and its Freeman Asian Scholars and African Scholars programmes pay the full cost of attendance. Aid applicants must apply Regular Decision by 1 January 2027.

NYU Wagner considers international applicants for all merit scholarships, fellowships and assistantships, from partial tuition to full tuition plus stipend. Apply by Early Action on 1 December 2026 to be eligible for the biggest awards.

Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota gives international students merit awards of $13,000 to $19,000 a year, a $500 priority bonus, interview awards and two #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarships. Families pay $24,000 to $33,000 a year. Priority date: 15 November 2026.

Colby-Sawyer College charges $19,000 tuition in 2026-27 and gives merit scholarships of up to $9,000 a year plus a $1,000 Early Action Award. International students get partial aid and must show $20,000 a year. Early Action deadline: 15 December 2026.

Berea College covers 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees for every admitted international student, and its new Financial Freedom Pledge makes fall 2027 degrees fully funded. Apply by 30 November 2026.

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship pays tuition, room and board for four years at American University in Washington, DC, with partial awards up to $40,000 a year. Deadline 15 January 2027.