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Trinity University Scholarships for International Students

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Trinity University automatically considers international first-year students for merit scholarships commonly worth US$5,000–35,000 per year, with separate competitive need-based aid.

Current status

Applications open

Trinity University automatically considers international first-year applicants for merit scholarships. Current international merit awards historically range from US$5,000 to US$35,000 per year, with separate need-based aid also available.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 15 January 2027

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationUnited States
Degree levelUndergraduate
FundingPartial Tuition Waiver|Full Tuition Waiver|Partially Funded
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationRenewable up to 8 semesters subject to academic progress
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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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.

TuitionPartial_or_full
Living stipendUSD 35,000 / year
AccommodationConditional
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot covered
Research allowanceSome named full-tuition awards include research support, depending on scholarship

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.

Prior educationSecondary-school qualification for undergraduate admission
Minimum gradeStrong academic profile; scholarship selection is holistic
ExperienceExtracurricular and community involvement considered
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationNo

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?

  1. Apply to Trinity University as an international first-year student.
  2. Complete the Statement of Financial Responsibility.
  3. Submit need-based aid documents if requesting institutional need aid.
  4. 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.