Berea College
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 15 Oct/15 Jan (Annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts Fall 2024
Brief description:
No student pays tuition at Berea College. All admitted students receive the No-Tuition Promise, which covers 100% of tuition costs. Berea College is the only school in the United States that provides 100% funding to all enrolled international students for the first year of enrollment. This combination of financial aid and scholarships offsets the costs of tuition, room, board, and fees.
Host Institution(s):
Berea College
Level/Field(s) of study:
Bachelors degree in any subject
Number of Scholarships:
Each year, the college admits about 30 new international students.
Target group:
All enrolled students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
All admitted international students receive financial aid and scholarships that cover 100% of tuition, room, board, and fees for the first year of enrollment. In subsequent years, international students are expected to save US$1,000 per year to contribute towards their expenses. The College provides summer jobs to international students so that they may meet this obligation.
Accepted international students are also expected to pay a $2,200 (US) deposit to confirm their enrollment. This deposit can be used by international students for certain expenses during their four years of enrollment. For students who are unable to pay all or a portion of the deposit, additional financial aid is available.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet university entrance requirements in their own country and present outstanding secondary or leaving exam results. Applicants must also present scores from one of the following approved standardized tests: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or Duolingo. The minimum score required for each test is:
• TOEFL: 520 (paper-based); 190 (computer-based); 68 (internet-based)
• IELTS: 6 overall, 5 in each area
• ACT: 19 Composite
• SAT: 980 Combined Score
• Duolingo: 95
Application instructions:
The application for fall 2023 is now closed. The fall 2024 application will be available late summer 2023.
Applications must be fully submitted no later than 15 January. The early application deadline is 15 October. Each academic year begins the following August.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.berea.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/apply-as-an-international-student
