International Undergraduate Scholarships

International undergraduate students are eligible for the following awards to help cover college costs such as tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Click the arrows below to learn more about award criteria and amounts, as well as eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. Please note that the Meridian Scholarship and GEO Award are available to new, first-year students. The GEO+ Award is available only to continuing students.

Notice of Scholarship Scams

Students should beware of scholarship scams. If you want to apply for a scholarship but are not sure whether it is legitimate, visit the Federal Trade Commission for scholarship scams.

Prestigious Scholarships, Awards and Grants
Name	Amount	Deadline
Meridian Scholarship	Full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board	Priority - November 15 \| Final - December 1
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award	Special tuition rate for eligible international students	No deadline, automatically reviewed
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award	In-state tuition rate for eligible continuing international students	No deadline, automatically reviewed

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