Are there scholarships for international students at Harvard?

I'm an international student considering applying to Harvard. I’d like to know more about scholarships available specifically for international students. What are the options and how competitive is it to get one?

Harvard provides need-based aid for all students, including international students. This means your financial aid package is determined solely by your family's demonstrated financial need. In essence, your ability to pay for Harvard should not affect your chances of gaining admission.

The need-based aid system at Harvard is designed to be straightforward, aiming to make the educational experience available to students from all financial backgrounds. They do not offer merit scholarships or athletic scholarships.

Harvard follows a need-blind admission policy, implying that your financial resources, or lack thereof, do not affect your admission chances. This policy applies to all applicants, including international students.

In terms of competitiveness, the aid eligibility is not based on a competitive process, but rather on your family's demonstrated need. If you get into Harvard, Harvard has the financial resources to meet 100% of every admitted student's demonstrated need for the entire course of their undergraduate career.

The financial aid application process for international students is slightly different than for domestic students. International students will need to submit the CSS Profile and the necessary tax documents from their home country. The Review Committee will then analyze the documents and determine the expected contribution from the family.

As per Harvard's financial aid policy, families with an annual income of under $65,000 are not expected to contribute towards their child's Harvard education. And families earning between $65,000 and $150,000 typically contribute from 0 to 10% of their income.

Do be aware of the deadlines for submitting financial aid applications and ensure that your documents are submitted on time.

Remember, financial aid at Harvard is incredibly generous and intended to make Harvard affordable for all admitted students. If you're admitted to Harvard, they've pledged to meet your financial need so you can afford to attend.