Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers two main categories of scholarships for first-year international undergraduate students for the 2025 academic year: the #YouAreWelcomeHere and #WhyUS scholarships.
These scholarships are merit-based and renewable, providing significant financial assistance to international students.
Scholarship Categories and Benefits
#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
- Award Amount: $20,000 per year, renewable for up to four years (totaling $80,000).
- Eligibility: First-year international students who demonstrate interest and personal initiative in intercultural learning and exchange activities.
- Application Requirements: A separate application that includes an essay or a video submission.
#WhyUS Scholarship
- Award Amount: Ranges from $2,000 to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students.
- Eligibility: Designed for international students who creatively explain why they have chosen to apply to Temple University.
Tuition Fees
- Tuition for international students: $21,135 – $35,608 per academic year.
- Estimated additional expenses: $15,000 for living expenses and $8,700 for fees, books, and supplies.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must:
- Be a first-year international applicant without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
- Have graduated from or be attending a secondary school outside the United States.
- Demonstrate interest in intercultural learning and initiatives.
- Be a Temple University applicant (either already admitted, having applied, or planning to apply).
Application Process
- Undergraduate Admission: Apply through the Common Application.
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Application: Submit the application along with an essay or video response via email (YAWH@temple.edu). Large video files should be shared via a link.
- #WhyUS Application: Submit your response to the creative prompt through the dedicated application.
- Enrollment Deposit: Claim your scholarship by submitting the enrollment deposit by May 1, 2025.
Deadline
- Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1, 2025.
This opportunity generously funds and supports students dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and diversity. For more information, visit Temple University’s official scholarship page.
Application link: https://payingforcollege.temple.edu/what-financial-aid/financial-aid-offer/scholarships/international-student-scholarships
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