Scholarship options for international students at the University of Chicago?

I'm an international student thinking about applying to the University of Chicago. Can anyone share information about scholarships that are available for us? How competitive are these scholarships and what kind of amounts should I expect?

The University of Chicago has a strong commitment to meet the financial needs of its students, including international students. It employs a need-based application review process, which means your ability to pay will not affect your chances of acceptance.

For scholarships, they have a few different competitive options. The university offers the Odyssey Scholarship Program, which allows students with a family income of under $90,000 to graduate debt-free and can cover part or all of their tuition depending on their demonstrated need.

Another one is the UChicago Promise which isn't for international students per se, but if you are an international student from the city of Chicago then you're eligible. This program aims to help students from Chicago, offering them resources and tuition support.

The scholarships are highly competitive considering the University of Chicago's prestige and ranking. The actual scholarship amount varies and will depend on your family’s demonstrated financial need.

Remember, all applicants—domestic and international—are eligible to earn UChicago merit scholarships. The University automatically considers all admitted students for merit scholarships; no additional application is required.

Lastly, you might consider looking for external scholarships as well. There are numerous organizations that provide scholarships for international students studying in the U.S. You can look into platforms like Appily for scholarship databases.

Remember to reach out to the university's financial aid office. They're a valuable resource and often can provide further assistance and answer any more detailed questions you may have. Good luck with your application and scholarship search!