Scholarships at Bates College for International Students?

I'm an international student considering applying to Bates College and I was wondering about the scholarship opportunities available. Are there specific scholarships offered to international students, and how competitive is the application process for these scholarships?

Bates College is among several U.S. institutions that pledge to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students and this commitment extends to international students as well. What this means is that after considering your family's ability to pay for college, Bates aims to cover the rest with financial aid.

Bates calculates your family’s ability to contribute based on the information provided in the CSS Profile. Keep in mind that Bates does not offer merit-based scholarships, meaning all financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.

Given the commitment to meet full demonstrated need, the 'competitiveness' of the scholarship application process correlates with the selectivity of the college's admission process. As Bates has a relatively selective admission process, this could be a challenging factor. In terms of the financial aid application, however, the focus is on thoroughly completing the CSS Profile - neatly and accurately.

Please remember that admission decisions for international students at Bates are need-aware. This means your financial need might be a factor in your admission decision.

I would encourage you to connect directly with the Office of Admission or the Financial Aid office at Bates to understand in more detail how financial aid works at the college, especially for international students. They will be your most accurate resource, as financial aid policies can sometimes change slightly from year to year. Good luck with your applications!