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UChicago International Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

University of Chicago, United States

Scholarship overview

International students from over 100 countries make up 24% of the university's student population. Nearly $20 million in need-based aid has been offered to international students over four years, and a gift of $35 million has strengthened international financial aid. UChicago commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated need with a loan-free package for admitted international first-year students who apply for aid.

Partial-tuition merit scholarships are also awarded to international applicants.

Award Information

  • Neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident
  • First-year applicants only; international transfer students are not eligible for financial aid or merit scholarships
  • Must apply for aid during the admissions process; no aid is available after the admissions decision
  • Need-based: 100% of demonstrated need, loan-free
  • Merit: partial-tuition awards, either a lump sum or renewable annually

Same deadlines as first-year aid: Nov 15 (EA/ED I), Jan 15 (ED II), Feb 15 (RD). Merit winners are notified on a rolling basis through the end of April.

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Complete the Student Financial Aid Worksheet through your UChicago Account (the only form for non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents; do not submit the CSS Profile or FAFSA).
  3. Upload family income and asset documentation.

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Documents you will need

  • Latest tax forms (or home-country equivalent, translated and converted to USD), or an employer statement or bank statements showing salary deposits
  • Asset Verification Form and account balance statements
  • Statement of other property owned, if applicable

How selection works

Merit awards are considered independently of financial situation; only winners are notified.

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