USA: Scholarships for International Students, Grinnell College

Grinnell College, one of the top ranking colleges in the United States, offers a limited number of highly competitive comprehensive Special Scholarships.

What does the scholarship cover?
Grinnell College will cover the cost of tuition, room, board, fees, insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses that the student and his/her family are unable to cover. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward the completion of bachelor`s degree.

Special Scholarships are available for students from the following countries and regions:
a. Africa b. Eastern and Central Europe
c. Latin America
d. Middle East and Asia
e. Nepal
f. People`s Republic of China.

Grinnell College also offers International Merit Scholarships to a few admitted students who demonstrate exceptional scholastic abilities and leadership skills. An applicant does not need to apply for financial aid or demonstrate financial need to be eligible for a Merit Scholarships. Scholarship amounts vary.

You may request an application by completing an information form at http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/internat/admformintl/ or you can visit http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/applying/ and complete an application online. There are no additional forms required to compete for this scholarships. The Office of Admission will automatically consider you for the scholarships if you are eligible.

When is the application deadline?
January 20, 2006

When will I learn if I have been admitted, and if I have received either of these scholarships?
All applicants will be notified by April 1, 2006. You will have until May 1, 2006, to decide if you will accept our offer of admission and scholarship.

If you have any further questions, please contact:
Office of Admission
Grinnell College
Grinnel, Iowa 50112 USA
E-mail:

Further information:
http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/internat/finaid/