Belmont International Student Scholarship

International Student Scholarships

In order to enhance the diversity of our campus, limited international student scholarships are awarded each spring for the following academic year. Scholarships range from $1000-$4000 and required participation in at least two cultural events for the academic year. The following scholarships are offered every year from donors. Please look for an email sent to all international students in March for more details:

Belmont International Student Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, English language competency, and intention to return to native country and serve. This award is only for freshmen or transfer students with a preference given to Baptist students. The Admissions department awards this scholarship to new students.

International Student Endowment

Awarded by International Education, this scholarship is provided to an incoming international student who is preferably a freshmen and part of the Christian faith. The student who is awarded this scholarship should intend to return to their home country to serve. The Admissions department awards this scholarship to new students.Tullock Curtis Lee Scholarship
This scholarship is given to students in need with a preference given to a Brazilian or Nigerian Christian. In order to apply, you must submit a letter of recommendation from your pastor, missionary, or other Christian leaders. The ISSS department awards this scholarship to a returning student.

Wardin, Albert & Lucile Scholarship

This scholarship is given to students in need with a good moral character with a preference given to Baptist and Christian students. The ISSS department awards this scholarship to a returning studen

Merit Scholarships

Belmont offers a very limited number of merit scholarships to undergraduate student applicants. While all international undergraduate applicants submitting an SAT or ACT score are automatically considered for merit scholarships, the majority of international students at Belmont are full paying students. For details on these awards, please contact Lauren Lauzon. Graduate students should contact their program’s admission office, as merit scholarship opportunities vary by graduate school.

Need-Based Financial Assistance

Belmont University does not offer need-based financial assistance to international students. U.S. Government Federal Financial Aid is only available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

External Resources

We’ve provided the resources below as a starting point for exploring opportunities to receive financial aid from external sources. We strongly advise international students to research the many available funding options, and to determine your ability to secure funding before applying to Belmont University.

• EduPass: Administered by FinAid.org, this website gives you financial information as well as general cultural information about studying in the United States.
• International Institute of Education (IIE): The International Institute of Education highlights fellowships, grants, and scholarships for international students, such as Fulbright awards.
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: NAFSA provides funding opportunities and resources for international students, including grants and scholarships.
• International Education Financial Aid: This site lists over 1,000 scholarships, grants and awards for international students.
• International Student Loan Options: Available loan options that may or may not require a US co-signer.

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