Partially funded

URI Merit Scholarships for International Students

University of Rhode Island, United States

Scholarship overview

Partial-tuition merit scholarships are available to international undergraduate applicants with a record of outstanding academic achievement. They are renewable each year while the student maintains the minimum required grade point average. No need-based financial aid is available to international students.

Award Information

  • International applicant (not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
  • Outstanding academic record
  • Complete Common Application; SAT or ACT optional but encouraged for merit scholarship consideration
  • Historically $8,750 to $15,000 per year
  • Partial tuition only; does not cover room, board or fees
  • Renewable annually with minimum GPA

First-year international deadlines: Early Decision November 1, Early Action December 1, Fall February 1.

  1. Submit the Common Application with the $65 fee.
  2. Submit secondary school documents, English proficiency scores and optional SAT/ACT.

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How selection works

All applicants are considered automatically; there is no separate scholarship application.

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