International Scholarships
For international students, choosing the right school is a big decision, but figuring out how to pay for it may be an even bigger one. Here at ECPI University we want to make sure you are as prepared as possible to start your educational journey. To further support you, we have established several scholarships to assist international students in financing their education. When applying for these scholarships, you must meet the admissions requirements for the program of choice, and the criteria outlined below.
In addition to these ECPI University scholarships, there are thousands of other scholarships and awards available for everything from student competitions, awards based on association affiliations, fields of study and many more. We encourage you to research those as well.
If you believe you might qualify for one or more of our scholarships, we encourage you to discuss these, and other options with an ECPI University admissions or financial advisor.*
Merit Scholarship
Are you a high school or college graduate? A high achiever? ECPI University awards a select number of Merit Scholarships to graduates enrolling in selected programs each year. The scholarships range in value from $3,000 to $4,000 per academic year.
Eligibility & Award Criteria:
- Prospective or enrolled international students in all programs are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must complete their admissions paperwork to be considered for this merit-based tuition scholarship.
- A completed application must be submitted by the prescribed deadline.
- Candidates must have a high school or college grade point average equivalency of 2.75 or better, based on the last degree completed.
| Merit Scholarship per Academic Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | Bachelor's | Master's | |
| 2.75 | $3,000 | $2,000 | |
| 3.25 | $4,000 | $3,000 | |
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Master’s = 2 academic years / Bachelor’s = 4 academic years |
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For more information on the Merit Scholarship, please fill out the International Scholarship Form
Amount: $2,000 to $4,000 per academic year
Head Start – Experience in the Field
Congratulations on deciding to further your career in your chosen field of work by going back to school. Since, you already have some experience, we would like to reward you for taking the initiative to gain further experience. Our Head Start scholarship rewards you for the knowledge and skills you have already achieved in your field of work.
Eligibility & Award Criteria:
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a previous or current employer verifying your work and achievements in the field in which you wish to study (letter must be on the employer’s letterhead). The work experience must be related to the intended field of study.
- Prospective or enrolled international students in all programs are eligible to apply.
For more information on the Head Start – Experience in the Field Scholarship, please fill out the International Scholarship Form
Amount: Up to $2000
Founder’s Scholarship
Over 50 years ago, Mr. Alfred Dreyfus immigrated to the USA and founded ECPI University. His goal was to provide educational opportunities to students who wished to advance in their careers; regardless of their financial, physical or social standing. The Founder’s Scholarship was created in honor of Mr. Dreyfus, and is available to those deserving students who require additional financial support.
Eligibility & Award Criteria:
- Prospective or enrolled international students in all programs are eligible to apply.
- The applicant must submit evidence of their financial status, disability, or social status, and submit a one page essay on why you would be a good candidate to receive the Founder’s Scholarship.
- The Founder's Scholarships is highly selective and therefore, only limited scholarships will be available each academic year.
For more information on the Founder’s Scholarship, please fill out the International Scholarship Form
Amount: $5,000 per academic year
Refer a Friend Scholarship
School can be more rewarding with friends! Especially when you are away from home in a foreign country. Share the experience of studying at ECPI University with this scholarship designed just for your friends and family. For every student you refer, you may earn $1000 in tuition credit.
Eligibility & Award Criteria:
- Make sure your friend includes your name on their application form so you can receive credit.
- Scholarship is applied after the referred student pays for their first semester.
For more information on the Refer a Friend Scholarship, please fill out the International Scholarship Form
Amount: $1000 (for referring a bachelor’s or master’s student).
Leveling Course Scholarship
For international students taking leveling courses there will be a $600.00 per credit hour scholarship. Contact your advisor for additional information.
Scholarship Policies:
- Students must maintain a 3.00 CGPA to continue receiving awarded scholarships. CGPAs are reviewed after each academic year of completion at ECPI University.
- Students may be awarded only one type of scholarship (with the exception of the Leveling and Refer a friend scholarship).
- These scholarships are only available to international students.
- The Refer a Friend Scholarship is applied after the referred student completes one semester.
- The Merit, Head Start, and Founder’s Scholarships are applied as tuition credit in installments each semester, beginning in the student’s second (2nd) semester.
- Tuition credit exceeding the balance due by the student in a semester will carry over to the next semester.
For more information on any of our scholarship opportunities for International Students, please fill out the International Scholarship Form
*Note: A Bachelor’s degree may be completed in 25 terms. A Masters’ degree may be completed in 15 terms.