As an international student, I'm interested in Carleton College. What scholarships are available for international applicants, and how do they influence admission chances? Any insights would be helpful!
Carleton College is quite generous with their financial aid packages for international students! The college offers a variety of scholarships that are open to international students, including merit-based scholarships and need-based aid.
Notably, they have the Starr Scholarship Program, which is a need-based scholarship for international students from Asia. The award amounts for this scholarship vary and are based on the financial need of the individual student as determined by their financial aid application.
Also worth mentioning is the Davis United World Scholars Program, which offers scholarships to graduates of United World Colleges, international schools that aim to bring together students from around the globe to encourage peace and international cooperation. If you're a graduate of one of these colleges, you might be eligible for this scholarship.
Carleton evaluates applications on a need-aware basis for international students. That means your ability to pay could influence the admission decision. So, if you require a lot of financial assistance, it could potentially make the admissions process more competitive. However, once Carleton decides to admit a student, they are committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.
Before applying, it's recommended to use the Net Price Calculator on Carleton’s website to estimate your expected family contribution and the amount of aid you might receive. Remember, though, that the final decision on your aid package will come directly from the college's financial aid office. Best of luck!
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