2023 KU International Excellence Award, University of Kansas, USA

Deadline for applications: January 20, 2023

The Fall 2023 KU International Excellence Award application will be open December 1st through January 20th.

First-time freshmen receive the highest scholarship for which they qualify. They cannot earn additional KU International Admissions scholarships, but they may receive additional scholarships from their academic unit at KU. 

To renew a KU International Admissions scholarship each year, students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and enroll in a minimum of 27 credits at KU. Freshman students must submit a separate application to be considered for the following scholarship.

Students must submit a complete application for admission to KU with all required materials before January 10th to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The KU International Excellence Award is a competitive scholarship equal to a full tuition waiver for first-year or transfer students admitted to KU for the fall term. Eligible admitted students will receive an email with an invitation to apply. Complete applications contain the following:

• Official proof of English proficiency.
• A résumé or CV that includes all extracurricular activities, leadership, service, and awards, and explanations of three included activities and why they are meaningful to you.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• SAT or ACT scores, if available.
• A 500-word essay on the topic of your choice, though the following are recommended:
  • Your personal and academic goals and how you hope to achieve them at KU.
  • Your field of study and specialized interests within it.
  • How you intend to use what you learn at KU upon return to your home country.

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.