UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Embark on your academic journey with confidence by applying to the University of Pittsburgh First-Year International Student Undergraduate Scholarship program. Take advantage of this opportunity to build a strong financial foundation while focusing on your studies. 

ELIGIBILITY:

International freshmen who apply before February 1 will be reviewed for international student scholarships. International transfer students are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Incoming international first-year students are considered for international student merit-based scholarships. Transfer and adult students are encouraged to seek potential scholarship funding through the university’s scholarship database, PittFundsMe. In addition to meeting the February 1 completed application deadline, the following criteria also apply:

Scholarships are available only for students admitted to the fall (August) term.

Students interested in being reviewed for scholarships must submit a completed application for admission and supporting credentials by February 1. Students meeting that deadline are automatically reviewed for scholarships by completing the Short Answer Question on the application. We encourage first-year applicants to apply early as merit scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Admitted students to the university who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by April 1.

Submission of the international student short answer response, Common Application essay, or a personal statement is required for scholarship consideration.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships for international students can amount to up to $10,000 per year and are generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms and meets all of the other terms and conditions of the specific award

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