The Berea College Scholarship offers exceptional international students the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies in the USA, with comprehensive funding for tuition, room, board, and fees for the first year of enrollment.
- 🎓 Full Funding Opportunity – Berea College Scholarship covers tuition, room, board, and fees for international students’ first year of undergraduate study in the USA.
- 🌎 Eligibility – Open to international students with strong academic potential and financial need.
- 🏛 Prestigious Institution – Berea College is one of Kentucky’s most selective colleges, founded in 1855, with a focus on liberal arts education.
- 💰 Unique Funding Model – 100% funding for the first year, followed by an expectation of $1,000 annual savings from students in subsequent years.
- 💼 Work Program – All international students receive paid on-campus job opportunities.
- 📚 Courses Offered – Wide range of undergraduate programs, including art, biology, business, nursing, and computer science.
- 🗓 Application Deadlines – October 15, 2024, and January 15, 2025.
- 📝 Application Requirements – Includes an online application (free), personal essay (2–5 pages), official school records, teacher recommendation, financial resource recommendation, test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, or ACT), and International Financial Questionnaire.
- 📊 Minimum Test Scores – ACT: 19, SAT: 980, TOEFL iBT: 68, Duolingo: 95, IELTS: 6.0 (min 5 in all subscores).
- 🤝 Supportive Community – Promotes diversity, community engagement, study abroad programs, and strong academic support services.
Designation
Berea College Undergraduate Scholarship for International Students
Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Berea College Scholarship |
| Eligibility | International students with strong academic potential and financial need |
| Benefits | Full tuition, room, board, and fees for the first year; $1,000 annual savings expected from students in subsequent years |
| Application Deadline | October 15, 2024 / January 15, 2025 |
| Program Duration | Four years or longer, based on the degree |
| Available Courses | Various undergraduate courses, including art, biology, business, nursing, and computer science |
Research Area
Undergraduate programs across various disciplines focusing on liberal arts education.
Location
Berea College, Kentucky, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
- International students demonstrating strong academic potential and financial need.
- Required to meet the admission criteria of their respective country’s universities and provide exceptional results from secondary or leaving examinations.
Description
Berea College is one of Kentucky’s most selective colleges, committed to providing quality education and promoting diversity and inclusion. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition costs for all enrolled international students for the first year. Students are encouraged to participate in work programs and community engagement initiatives, fostering a diverse and supportive learning environment.
How to Apply
- Complete the Berea College Application for Admission for International Students (no application fee).
- Submit a personal essay (2-5 pages) addressing the following points:
- Overview of educational and life experiences
- Plans after completing education
- Reasons for wishing to return to home country
- Ways you have positively impacted your community
- Provide official secondary school records (translated into English and certified).
- Include one Teacher Recommendation Form.
- Complete the Financial Resource Recommendation Form.
- Submit official test scores (IELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL, SAT, or ACT).
- Fill out the International Financial Questionnaire.
Last Date for Apply
- October 15, 2024 (Fall Admission)
- January 15, 2025 (Spring Admission)
For more information and to apply, visit the official Berea College website.
