International Student Economic Hardship Scholarship

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Washington, United States
Fees

Award value

$3,000.00 (Rs2,53,122)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

1 December 2026, 1 March 2027

Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

City University of Seattle

Number of awards

12 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Scholarship award: USD $3,000

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

October 2026, January 2027, April 2027

Other criteria

Academic excellence, Income related

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Other eligibility requirements

Eligibility and Scholarship Conditions

  • This one-time need-based scholarship is for international students who have completed at least three consecutive quarters of full-time study at CityU
  • Scholarship must be used for tuition only and may not be paid out as a cash refund if the award is more than the tuiton cost
  • Remaining award funds may rollover to another quarter for up to two additional quarters before it is rescinded
  • Must be a current F-1 student
  • ESL students do not qualify
  • Must be enrolled in an eligible degree program
  • Must be enrolled at least part-time to maintain eligibility

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence
  • Financial need/hardship

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Complete the International Student Economic Hardship Application.

Application Deadlines

Summer Quarter: June 15 (the deadline has been extended for Summer applications only)
Fall Quarter: September 1
Winter Quarter: December 1
Spring Quarter: March 1

Application requirements

    • Submit a copy of unofficial CityU transcripts showing a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduates.
    • Submit an essay (up to 1,000 words) describing your current economic hardship and the impact this scholarship has with you staying in school.
    • Submit supporting documentation that is relevant to your financial situation to support your statement.

Application deadline

1 December 2026, 1 March 2027

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