Undergraduate International Student Scholarships

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Exclusive Widener Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

In addition to our academic merit-based and talent-recognized scholarships, Widener offers a series of exclusive scholarship opportunities just for international students. The best part? After you complete your application, you are automatically considered for these scholarships. No additional application is required.

Example exclusive international scholarships include:

  • Widener Presidential Scholarship—starting at $25,000 per year/$100,000 over four years
  • Global Engagement Scholarship
  • Overseas International Baccalaureate Scholarship
  • International A-Levels Scholarship
  • Philadelphia Sister-City Scholarship
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#YouAreWelcomeHereScholarship

Widener University is a proud participant in the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program and offers three annual, renewable scholarships to students dedicated to advancing intercultural learning and have demonstrated leadership abilities through prior high school and community experiences.

  • Open To: First-year, undergraduate international students
  • How to Apply: Submit an online application
  • Deadline: March 15, 2025
  • Scholarship Amount: Minimum of 50% tuition; renewable annually providing student maintains satisfactory academic progress
  • English Proficiency Requirements: Free PTEA (Pearson Test of English-Academic) waivers are available for #YouAreWelcomeHereScholarship applicants who don’t have English language proficiency test scores. Waivers are provided through a partnership between Widener University and Pearson. Learn more PETA

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