American University merit Scholarships: For Non-US students 2722 views

American University merit Scholarships/ awards: These grants are open for international students as partial, not full, scholarships.

Type of scholarships:

1. These are highly competitive
2. Based on a combination of outstanding academic achievement, excellent communication skills in English, leadership, volunteerism, and community service.
3. No need-based financial aid is available to international students (non-U.S. citizens).
4. No separate application form or process is needed to be considered for AU merit scholarships.
5. Candidates should be enrolled in the courses provided by the univetsity.

Scholarship Amount and Conditions:

1. For the 2016-2017 academic year, scholarships ranged from U.S.$6,000 to U.S.$25,000 per academic year.
2. Rre renewable for all 4 years of study based on successful continued academic performance.

Important Considerations: For first-year applicants who wish to be considered for AU’s partial scholarships:

1. Apply for the fall (August) semester, not spring.
2. Fall application deadline is January 10.
3. AU merit awards are offered only at the time of admission.
4. There are no further opportunities for AU partial scholarships once you have begun your studies/courses.
5. No increases in scholarship amounts are available from year to year. The initial amount of your AU merit award remains constant for all 4 years of study.
6. Your AU CFIS and bank letter must demonstrate that you have at least U.S.$62,819 available for your first year of study, even if you hope to qualify and receive one of AU’s competitive merit scholarships.
7. Plan to have similar funding available for each additional year of undergraduate study (up to four years total)

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