Does Trinity University offer international scholarships?
Yes. International first-year applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships.
How much can the merit award be?
Trinity says international merit awards have historically ranged from US$5,000 to US$35,000 per year.
Is full funding guaranteed?
No. Need-based aid is limited and competitive, although some named Trinity scholarships can reach full tuition.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Trinity combines automatic merit scholarships with limited need-based institutional aid for international undergraduates. Merit aid can be substantial but is not automatically full funding.
Other verified benefits
Automatic international merit consideration; current merit awards generally range from US$5,000–35,000 per year and some named competitions can reach full tuition.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Most merit awards do not cover the full cost of attendance. Housing, meals, insurance, travel, visa and personal expenses may remain unless need-based aid closes the gap.
Who is eligible to apply?
International first-year applicants are considered on the strength of secondary-school coursework, grades, essays, extracurricular involvement, recommendations and other admission materials.
Most merit awards require no separate scholarship application. International applicants seeking need-based aid must submit the required financial-aid form or CSS Profile by the admission deadline.
Eligible countries
International first-year applicants; transfer-student aid rules differ.
Language requirements
Trinity international admission English-language requirements apply.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
- English test certificate
How do you apply?
- Apply to Trinity University as an international first-year student.
- Complete the Statement of Financial Responsibility.
- Submit need-based aid documents if requesting institutional need aid.
- Merit consideration occurs automatically with admission.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Trinity University international scholarships?
Trinity states that international academic merit scholarships have historically ranged from US$5,000 to US$35,000 per year and can be renewable for up to eight semesters.