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Seattle University International Merit Scholarships

Offered by Seattle University

International undergraduates are automatically considered for Seattle University merit scholarships worth at least US$8,000 per year.

Current status

Applications open

Seattle University automatically considers international undergraduate applicants for merit scholarships when they submit a completed admission application.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 15 January 2027

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationUnited States
Degree levelUndergraduate
FundingPartially Funded|Partial Tuition Waiver
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationUp to 4 years first-year; transfer duration depends on credits
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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Do international students get Seattle University scholarships?

Yes. Completed undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships.

How much are the awards?

Seattle University says undergraduate merit scholarships are at least US$8,000 per year.

Are they fully funded?

No. Seattle University says it does not cover all educational costs for international students.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

Automatic merit scholarships for international undergraduate applicants, starting at US$8,000 annually and renewable subject to eligibility.

TuitionPartial
Living stipendUSD 8,000 / year
AccommodationNone
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot covered

Other verified benefits

Automatic merit scholarships for international undergraduates are at least US$8,000 per year; first-year awards are renewable for up to four years.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

Seattle University explicitly says it does not offer a scholarship that covers all educational costs for international students. Housing, living, travel and visa costs remain.

Who is eligible to apply?

International first-year and transfer students are automatically considered based on the academic and extracurricular strength of their admission application.

No separate merit-scholarship form is required for international undergraduate applicants.

Prior educationSecondary-school qualification or transfer eligibility
Minimum gradeMerit-based; no single universal scholarship GPA published on the current page
ExperienceExtracurricular record considered
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationNo

Eligible countries

International first-year and transfer undergraduate applicants.

Language requirements

International admission English requirements apply; some country/education backgrounds qualify for waivers.

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Academic transcripts
  • English test certificate

How do you apply?

  1. Submit a complete Seattle University undergraduate application.
  2. Provide academic and extracurricular information.
  3. No separate merit scholarship application is required.
  4. Review the admission offer for the merit award.

Frequently asked questions

How much are Seattle University international merit scholarships?

Seattle University states that undergraduate merit scholarships are at least US$8,000 per year, with first-year awards renewable for up to four years.

Are Seattle University international scholarships fully funded?

No. Seattle University explicitly says it does not offer scholarships that cover all educational costs for international students.