I'm an international student considering applying to Macalester College, and I'm really curious about the scholarship opportunities available for us. Does anyone know how generous these scholarships are and what I need to do to qualify?
Macalester College is known for being quite generous when it comes to offering scholarships and financial aid to international students. They have a merit-based scholarship, called the Macalester International Scholarship, which ranges from partial to full tuition coverage.
To qualify, you do not need to submit a separate application for the International Scholarship. The college's admissions office automatically considers all applicants for this help. However, keep in mind that these are highly competitive scholarships, so it's important that your academic and extracurricular achievements set you apart from other applicants.
In addition to the merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid is also available for international students. If you think you might qualify for this, you should fill out the CSS Profile and submit it as part of your application. This will give Macalester's financial aid office an idea of your financial situation and your need for assistance.
Always remember to check the deadlines and make sure you submit everything in a timely manner to be in the running for these scholarships and financial aids. Also, reach out to Macalester’s admissions office if you have any questions or need clarification—they can provide specifics for your situation.
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