Registrations are open for a series of US undergraduate scholarship programs at Emory University , located in Atlanta, Georgia. The university’s scholarship programs aim to support international students who want to start studying there from the second half of 2024, and their applications are open until November 15th .
The value of scholarships varies according to the program for which the candidate is approved, but the application for all of them is unified. A Woodruff’s Dean’s Achievement Scholarship , for example, offers a one-time payment of $10,000. The Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship fully covers the tuition fees for graduation, food and housing.
In addition to scholarships, the university also allows foreign students to work up to 20 hours a week to generate income or further reduce tuition fees. More information about these opportunities can be seen at this link.
How to Apply for Undergraduate Scholarships in the USA
To apply for Emory University’s US Undergraduate Scholarships, you must first apply to your desired course by November 15th . This date marks the university’s Early Decision II deadline. It is also possible to apply by November 1 for the Early Decision I deadline, which may increase a student’s chances of being accepted.
Applying to the university requires documents such as a high school diploma, transcripts, personal statement, essay, letters of recommendation and a certificate of proficiency in English. More information about this procedure can be seen here..
A very important point is that to be considered for scholarships, the student must mark “YES” in the question “Do you wish to be considered for merit scholarships?” . Failure to do so will result in the person not being eligible for opportunities.
After applying, international students who wish to apply for scholarships must complete a financial certification form, available at this link. This form describes the individual’s financial situation and states that he or she will only be able to attend Emory University if they receive financial support. The form can be submitted until January 1st.
More information about the scholarship application procedure can be seen on this page . Selected students will be notified in the first half of 2024, with the start of the course scheduled for the second half of the same year