Scholarships

The University of New Haven offers generous scholarships for academically qualified international undergraduates ONLY who wish to pursue their Bachelor degrees. However, UNH does NOT offer scholarships for international graduate students seeking master level degrees. Instead, graduate students are encouraged to apply for Graduate Assistantships at the time they submit their Admission Applications.

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The Scholarship Application Process:

  • To be considered for one of our academic scholarships, all you need to do is apply for full-time undergraduate admission. If accepted, you will automatically be considered for an academic scholarship.
  • Award decisions will be based upon your academic credentials at the time of your application. 
  • Students must have a completed application for admission on file by May 1 for the fall semester or January 1 for the spring semester in order to be considered for an academic scholarship.
  • Awards are available for both international Freshman and Transfer undergraduate students.
  • Awards are based upon the availability of funds.

The following are awarded at the discretion of the University of New Haven and, unless otherwise noted, require no special application. Students who qualify for these scholarships will be notified by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the time of their acceptance to the University.

Presidential Scholarship ($14,000):

A student who has achieved academic success in high school and on the SAT or ACT is considered for this scholarship. The minimum criteria for this scholarship is a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a combined minimum critical reading and math SAT score of 1200 or a composite score of 26 on the ACT. 

The Presidential Scholarship is renewable for 4 years, provided a student completes a minimum of 24 credit hours each year, and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA at UNH.


Distinguished Scholar Awards ($9,000 - $12,000):
Students who have achieved academic success in high school but have not achieved the SAT or ACT requirements for the Freshman Presidential Scholarship are eligible for this award. The minimum criteria for this scholarship is a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a combined minimum critical reading and math SAT score of 1050 or a composite score of 23 on the ACT. The Distinguished Scholar Award varies depending on the student's SAT or ACT score and GPA. The award ranges from $9,000 - $12,000.

The Distinguished Scholar Award is renewable for 4 years, provided a student completes a minimum of 24 credit hours each year, and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA at UNH.

International Student Awards ($9000-$12000):
Minimum Requirements: An overall "B" or better average (3.0 GPA) at the time of application and a minimum IBT TOEFL score of 80 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

Recipients of this scholarship may be awarded up to $12,000 annually, provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year at UNH.

Important Note: International undergraduate and graduate applicants are strongly encouraged to check with their home government for any scholarship programs they may offer. Also, please visit the nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate, Fulbright office, bi-national center, AMIDEAST, USEFI office, etc to inquire about financing higher education in the U.S.A. You might also want to run an independent search to find other sources that might help fund your education. We suggest you visit the following web sites:

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