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4WARD GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS

LOCATION: USA

At Eastern Michigan University, they are proud to provide their students with a high-quality, affordable education. The 4WARD Graduation Scholarship for International Scholars is an exciting opportunity to successfully complete your degree in four years while maintaining financial stability. Combined with a Global Tuition Rate, the 4WARD Graduation Scholarships make an EMU education even more affordable for international undergraduate students.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Concept: You pay for your first two consecutive years of tuition at the current tuition rate. Then EMU will pay for 100% of your next two consecutive years of tuition. You’ll live in an on-campus community for each of the four years to better serve you as you progress in your degree.

The Math: The 4WARD Graduation Scholarship offers a four-year graduation commitment. When you successfully complete two years at Eastern Michigan University, they will fund your full tuition for your remaining two years.

The Commitment: They will help you afford to live and learn on campus for four years at to encourage successful four-year graduation.

Admitted international students with a 3.0+ cumulative GPA will have the opportunity to opt into the 4WARD Graduation Scholarship. To secure your scholarship, take the following steps:

Apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University. 

If you meet the GPA criteria, you will receive an email asking you to opt-in. Follow the steps in that email to opt into the 4WARD Graduation Scholarship. Please note: Opting in does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.

Financial Aid will reach out to you with a Terms & Conditions contract to be signed and returned by a specified deadline should you meet all eligibility requirements.

Sign the contract and return it to Financial Aid, and your financial aid award will be updated.

Continue to meet all terms and conditions in years 1 and 2 and receive the 4WARD scholarship in years 3 and 4.

BENEFIT:

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will pay for 100% of your next two consecutive years of tuition.

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BARRY UNIVERSITY STAMPS FRESHMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Barry University partners with the Stamps Scholars Program to award multi-year scholarships to help driven and talented student leaders achieve their education and life goals. Stamps Scholars pursue their educational interests while developing their leadership skills with merit-based financial aid, including enrichment funds that can be used for study abroad, cultural exchanges, research projects, and other educational experiences.

ELIGIBILITY:

First-year freshman (US citizen, resident, or international student)

A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher

Demonstrated and active leadership

If you are accepted to Barry University and meet the scholarship’s minimum GPA requirement, you may apply to the Barry Stamps Scholars Program through your MyBarry account by December 15. In early February, semifinalists are invited to participate in a virtual interview with the Barry Stamps Review Committee, comprised of Barry faculty and administrators. Finalists will then be selected and scheduled for an interview with a representative of the Stamps Scholars Program in March. Finalists will be notified of a decision by late March.

The Barry Stamps Scholarship application season begins September 15th for students planning to enroll beginning fall. Completed applications will be received until December 15, at 11:59 PM (EST). A completed application includes the application information, a letter of recommendation, a resume, and a personal video. 

The letter of recommendation can be from a teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, someone from your faith community, a boss, someone who you have volunteered with, etc. The short personal video should highlight the student’s interests, leadership experience, why the student would like to be part of the Barry community, and what the student believes he/she/they can contribute to the Barry community. 3-minute maximum. Can be YouTube, ZeeMee, Glimpse, or another platform.

BENEFIT:

The Barry Stamps Scholars Program provides full tuition and room and board over four years, plus funds for study abroad, undergraduate research, and other exceptional learning experiences.

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