I'm looking at attending the Illinois Institute of Technology as an international student. Does anyone know about the scholarships they offer for students like me? What are the requirements and deadlines for applying?
Illinois Institute of Technology does indeed offer scholarships for international undergraduate students — these are merit-based and do not require a separate application. When you apply to the university, you're automatically considered for these scholarships based on your academic performance.
In terms of merit scholarships, there are three primary ones for international students: the Heald Scholarship, the Crown Scholarship, and the Presidential Scholarship. These scholarships vary in the amount of money they offer. For instance, the Heald Scholarship covers full tuition fees, while the Presidential Scholarship offers a varying amount, depending on your academic achievement. Similarly, the Crown Scholarship offers a substantial amount but not a full tuition cover.
Keep in mind that these awards are highly competitive, so strive to ensure your application stands out academically.
As for other scholarships, the school does feature the Camras Scholarship Program, Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program, and the Collens Scholars Program. However, these three programs have specific criteria and are only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so they wouldn't apply to international students.
Regarding deadlines, your scholarship is determined during the admissions process. Therefore, you should pay attention to the standard application deadlines: November 15 for early action, and February 15 for regular decision. The scholarship – if you are awarded one – would be included in your acceptance package.
Remember to look for scholarships outside of the university too. There are many independent organizations that offer scholarships to international students. You can use scholarship search platforms such as Appily (formerly Cappex) to discover these opportunities.
I hope you find this information helpful and best of luck with your application!
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