Grand Valley State University offers generous scholarships to qualified international applicants. Available to both undergraduate and graduate applicants, these scholarships were established to recognize the high level of academic achievement of students coming from throughout the world. Masters degree applicants who present exceptional academic preparation and performance may be considered for a graduate assistantship, if available from the academic department to which they are applying for admission.  Recipients of a Graduate Assistantship are not eligible for scholarships.

International Merit Scholarship:

Value: Difference between resident and non-resident tuition - totals approximately $6,000

Eligibility: An international applicant must be a new student at Grand Valley State University, have achieved the equivalent of an A/B (3.5 out of 4.0)grade average from their previous academic work, and have at least 213 computer-based TOEFL, 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL.

Renewal: Recipient must maintain a 2.85 grade point average, maintain full-time enrollment, and maintain valid immigration status.

International Award of Distinction

Value: Difference between resident and non-resident tuition plus an additional $3,000 - totals approximately $9,000

Eligibility: An international applicant must be new to Grand Valley State University, have achieved the equivalent on an A- average (3.8 out of 4.0) from their previous academic work, and have at least a 227 computer-based TOEFL, 567 on the paper-based TOEFL, or 87 on the Internet-based TOEFL.

Renewal: Recipient must maintain a 3.25 grade point average, maintain full-time enrollment, and maintain valid immigration status.

Palau and Micronesia Scholarship

Value: Difference between resident and non-resident tuition - totals approximately $6,000

Eligibility: In honor of Grand Valley alumnus and Palaun President, the Honorable Tommy Remengesau, as well as other distinguished alumni living in Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, a scholarship has been established.  All admitted students from Palau and FSM will be considered for this scholarship.  Three awards will be made annually to each country.

Renewal: Maintain valid academic standing.

Non-immigrant Dependant Scholarship

Value: Difference between resident and non-resident tuition - totals approximately $6,000

Eligibility:  An applicant must hold a valid dependant A, E, G, H, K, L, TN, or V status and be admitted to Grand Valley.

Renewal:  Maintain valid academic standing

Fine Arts and Music Scholarships

These scholarships are for students majoring in the Fine Arts or Music Program at Grand Valley. Information and application forms for these scholarships is available upon request. Selection of scholarship winners is made by a committee of fine arts/music  faculty members.

Athletic Scholarships

Exceptional student/athletes who compete in any of the following "varsity" sports could be eligible to be considered for an athletic scholarship:

Men's Teams - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Cross-country running, Golf, Tennis, Swimming & Diving

Women's Teams - Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Track, Cross-country running, Golf, Tennis, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball

All scholarship decisions are made by the coaches. If you feel that you have the athletic talent to be considered for an athletic scholarship, you will need to provide significant information related to your performance, including statistics, recommendation letters, newspaper articles, video tapes and any other information that can show your level of athletic talent.  This information should be submitted by the December prior to the Fall of your intended enrollment.

Reference:
International Student Scholarships, Grand Valley State University.