Notre Dame has been one of my dream schools and I'm thinking about applying as an international student. Does anyone know what scholarships are specifically available for internationals and what the general requirements are?
The University of Notre Dame offers a limited number of undergraduate scholarships for international students. The University considers all international applicants for these scholarships on the basis of admission application materials - so there are no additional applications to fill out for these scholarship programs.
One scholarship to note is the Notre Dame Scholar's Program. Not all scholarships in this program are available for international students, but some are, such as the Trustey Family Scholarship, which is available for applicants from Asia.
The amount of scholarship awarded varies from partial to full tuition. Your grades, test scores (if available), extracurricular activities, leadership capabilities, and how you've made an impact in your community/work could be the parameters for evaluation.
In addition to these scholarships based on merit, Notre Dame offers need-based financial aid to a limited number of international students. To be considered for this, you need to indicate your intention to apply for financial aid on your admissions application, and you need to fill out the CSS Profile.
Remember to check with the financial aid office for the most updated details, as requirements as well as available scholarships can change from year to year.
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