Country: United States of America

Program: Undergraduate

Duration: 4 years

Introduction:

The University of Miami (UM) is a private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida. It was founded in 1925 and has since grown to become a prominent institution known for its research contributions, especially in fields like marine science, medicine, and law.

UM offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, communication, and more. The university is known for its diverse student body, vibrant campus life, and strong athletic programs.

The University of Miami offers various scholarships to help students finance their education. Here are some of the key types of scholarships available at UM:

1. Merit-Based Scholarships: These are awarded based on academic achievement, such as high school GPA, standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), and other criteria. Merit scholarships can range from partial tuition coverage to full tuition and often require a strong academic record.
2. Need-Based Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Students typically need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based aid, including scholarships.
3. Specialty Scholarships: UM offers scholarships that cater to specific interests or talents, such as scholarships for leadership, community service, athletics, or particular academic disciplines.
4. Diversity Scholarships: These scholarships aim to support students from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented minorities, first-generation college students, and international

International Scholarship Program 2025:

Miami offers merit scholarships to qualified high school students who enroll full time on Miami’s Oxford campus beginning in the fall semester. Students will be considered based on scholarship availability at the time they apply. Dec. 1 is the priority application deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships. Miami does not require the submission of ACT or SAT test scores for first-year students applying for 2025 enrollment.

Eligibility:

1.To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete their application (including transcript and recommendation) by the priority deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria. No separate scholarship application is necessary to be considered for the awards.

2.Miami uses the weighted GPA on a student’s transcript. If your school does not calculate a weighted GPA, Miami will recalculate your GPA for you, adding weight based on coursework difficulty. If you have taken rigorous classes, your recalculated GPA likely will be higher than your high school GPA. See additional information for international students below.

3.Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students meet renewability requirements.

4.For International Students For the merit scholarships described above, Miami calculates an equivalent U.S. GPA on a 4.0 scale for all international applicants educated outside the U.S. educational system. For international students at U.S. high schools (or those that follow a U.S. high school curriculum and grading system), Miami will recalculate your GPA as we do with other students at U.S. schools.

Admission Requirements for All International Applicants:

• Application Fee:
  • Non-Refundable $70 Application Fee or Qualified Fee Waiver. 
• Academic Records:
  • Academic records include all secondary school studies, beginning with 9th grade through the most current available at the time of application.
  • Final and official secondary school academic transcripts along with proof of secondary school graduation is required before enrolling at Miami.
  • Students who completed secondary school two or more years ago must also submit any and all external examination results (IGCSE, GCE, WASSCE, KCSE, etc.) as issued by the examining board with their applications. Official or verified results may also be requested at the time of application.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency:
  • TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test scores or an approved alternative proof of English language proficiency is required at the time of application. Additional English proficiency information.
• Copy of Your Passport or National Identification Card
• Financial Estimate Form
  • The Financial Estimate Form will be available after submitting an admission application. The form can be found and completed on the student Application Status page.

Required Documents for Visa:

An I-20 visa document is required to obtain a student visa and to enroll as an international student at Miami University. To receive yours, please first provide the following items:

• An international student financial support form with documentation of financial support, such as a bank statement dated not more than one year prior to your intended date of entry. (Tax returns or letters of employment/income are not acceptable.)
• Payment of the confirmation deposit.

Deadline:

The last date to apply for University of Miami International Scholarship is 30th November 2024.