Berea College Tuition Promise Scholarship

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All admitted students to Berea College receive the Tuition Promise Scholarship. This scholarship is combined with financial aid you may receive as well as any other scholarship you may be awarded by outside parties or organizations to cover 100% of tuition costs.

Host Institution(s):

Berea College in Kentucky, USA

Level/Field of study:

Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study

Target group:

All students

No. of Scholarships:

Each year, the college admits about 30 new international students.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

All admitted international students receive financial aid and scholarships that cover 100% of tuition, room, board, and fees for the first year of enrollment. In subsequent years, international students are expected to save $1,000 (US) to contribute toward their expenses. The College does provide summer jobs to international students so that they may meet this obligation.

Accepted international students are also expected to pay a $50 (US) entrance fee and a $2,200 (US) deposit to confirm their enrollment. This deposit can be used by international students for certain expenses during their four years of enrollment. For students who are unable to pay all or a portion of the deposit, additional financial aid is available.

Eligibility:

International applicants must meet university entrance requirements in their own country and be able to present outstanding secondary or leaving exam results. Applicants must submit a complete application packet and it must arrive in the Office of Admissions by November 30.

Applicants must also present results from one of the following approved standardized tests: TOEFL, IELTS, ACT or SAT. While scores from more than one test will be considered, applicants are required to submit scores from only one of these four tests. The minimum score required for each test is:

• TOEFL: 520 (paper-based); 190 (computer-based); 68 (internet-based)

• IELTS: 6 overall and 5 in each exam area

• ACT: 19 Composite

• SAT I: 1330 Combined Score (for tests taken before March, 2016) or 980 Combined Score (for tests taken after March, 2016)

Applicants must be fluent in the English language in both oral and written areas.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

To apply, you must submit the International Application for Admission and Scholarship Packet before 31 October 2018 (priority deadline) or 30 November 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below)to download the application packet and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.berea.edu/admissions/application/