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University of Pittsburgh International Freshmen Scholarships

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Scholarship overview

Merit-based scholarships for incoming international first-year undergraduates at the Pittsburgh campus. There is no separate scholarship application: eligible applicants are reviewed automatically through the admission application.

Awards can be up to $10,000 per year and are generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms.

Award Information

  • Incoming international first-year student applying for the fall (August) term
  • Completed application for admission and supporting credentials received by February 1
  • Completed Short Answer Question, Common Application essay or personal statement
  • International transfer and adult students are not eligible
  • Students admitted for spring are not eligible
  • Up to $10,000 per year
  • Generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms, provided Satisfactory Academic Progress is maintained and the award's other conditions are met
  • Completed application: February 1
  • Scholarship decisions are made weekly on a rolling basis; awardees are notified by April 1
  1. Submit the application for admission (Common App or Pitt application) with all credentials by February 1.
  2. Complete the international Short Answer Question, or submit a Common App essay or personal statement.
  3. Recipients are notified by April 1; no separate scholarship form.

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Documents you will need

  • Application for admission and academic records
  • Short Answer Question, Common App essay or personal statement
  • Test scores where submitted

How selection works

The Scholarship Committee reviews candidates weekly on a rolling basis; applying early improves chances.

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