I'm an international student interested in attending Wartburg College. Can anyone share the types of scholarships they offer for international students? Any insights on how competitive they are would be really helpful.
Wartburg College offers a variety of scholarships for international students. These include academic scholarships, performance scholarships, and the International Scholarship.
Academic scholarships are awarded based on high school performance and ACT or SAT test scores. The range of these scholarships varies from $12,000-$24,000 per year. To be considered for this scholarship, all you need to do is submit your application.
Performance scholarships are available in music, art, theater, and journalism ($1,000-$4,000 annually). These are stackable with the academic scholarships. For these scholarships, you usually need to submit a portfolio or audition, in addition to your standard application.
The International Scholarship of up to $16,500 is provided to students who enhance the cultural diversity of the campus by being from countries outside of the US. Students must maintain a strong academic and extracurricular presence.
These scholarships are competitive, to a degree. Academic scholarships take into account both your high school performance and your test scores, so having stronger credentials in both areas will improve your chances. For performance scholarships, your skills in the relevant field will be the deciding factor. For the International Scholarship, the college specifically looks for ways you can contribute to the campus diversity.
Remember to watch out for the outlined deadlines and complete all the necessary paperwork on time. It's a good idea to start your application process early so as to have adequate time to review everything carefully. Good luck!
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