Does the University of Memphis offer international scholarships?
Yes. It currently offers merit scholarships for newly admitted international undergraduate and graduate students.
How much is the graduate merit scholarship?
US$2,100 per semester, or US$4,200 per academic year.
What is the freshman priority date?
1 December for priority scholarship consideration.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Memphis offers separate undergraduate and graduate international merit funding. Graduate applicants can receive a US$4,200 annual non-resident merit award; undergraduate values vary by academic profile.
Other verified benefits
Undergraduate international merit awards are competitively based on GPA and optional ACT/SAT pathways and can be renewable for up to three additional years. Graduate non-resident merit scholarship pays US$2,100 per semester, or US$4,200 per academic year.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
International merit aid does not cover the full cost of attendance, housing, food, travel, visa or insurance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Entering international degree-seeking students only; undergraduate applicants are assessed on GPA and optionally ACT/SAT, while graduate non-resident applicants need qualifying GPA or GRE/GMAT criteria.
Students receiving assistantships or other university funding may be ineligible for the international merit scholarship. Awards target entering students, not continuing students.
Eligible countries
New international students on F-1 or J-1 status who meet award-level academic criteria.
Language requirements
University of Memphis international admission requirements apply.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- English test certificate
How do you apply?
- Apply for University of Memphis admission.
- Submit complete academic credentials.
- Undergraduate freshmen should apply by 1 December for priority scholarship consideration.
- Graduate merit eligibility is assessed through admission; no separate graduate scholarship application is required.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the University of Memphis graduate international merit scholarship?
The current Graduate Non-Resident Merit Scholarship provides US$2,100 per fall and spring semester, for US$4,200 per academic year.