Bennington College scholarships for international students?

I'm an international student considering applying to Bennington College and I'm curious about the scholarships available to international students. Are there specific requirements or amounts typically awarded? Trying to figure out how to finance my education.

Bennington College offers a variety of scholarships for international students. These scholarships are generally based on your academic achievements and talent in certain programs like art, music, or writing. The admissions office will determine your eligibility for these scholarships based on your application materials.

Bennington’s website mentions that they are committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, including internationals. This means they will review your family's financial information (provided through your financial aid application) and calculate an amount your family can reasonably contribute. The rest (your full "need") is covered through a combination of grants, scholarships, and a small work-study expectation.

One feature that sets Bennington apart from many other schools is that it’s “need-blind” for international students. This means your ability to pay will not factor into the admissions decision. Once admitted, as noted above, your financial need will be fully met.

The amount of scholarship money you're awarded can vary, but do keep in mind that Bennington is one of the more generous colleges when it comes to financial aid.

Remember, you'll have to fill out the CSS Profile to apply for need-based financial aid. Be sure to complete your financial aid application by the priority deadline to ensure your eligibility for maximum aid.

Lastly, while it’s always a good idea to look for and apply to outside scholarships, the majority of your aid is likely to come from Bennington itself if you demonstrate the need or merit. Every bit of scholarship money counts, so I encourage you to apply for any that you're eligible for.