Funding for your education

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for both direct entry and Pathway students that can be applied to your tuition. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000.

What types of scholarship are available?

Regional Scholarship

This scholarship is available for the duration of the Pathway only.

Maximum value

$12,000

Eligibility

Students must be enrolled in a Pathway program. Other requirements vary; please contact your INTO representative.

Presidential Scholarship

This is a merit-based scholarship for direct entry undergraduate freshman students. The maximum value paid per year is $11,000.

Maximum value

$44,000

Eligibility

  • Eligible for the Honors Program
  • Minimum 1360 SAT (or 30+ ACT)
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

Eligible students will be invited to apply for this scholarship. Freshmen who meet the criteria for the Presidential Scholarship and apply for admission during our preferred filing period of September 1 - November 15 will be invited to apply for this award beginning in November. Finalists will be invited to campus to interview. The scholarship is renewable up to 3 years.

Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship

This is a merit-based scholarship for direct entry international undergraduate freshman students. The maximum paid value per year is $2,000.

Maximum value

$8,000

Eligibility

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for $1,000;
  • 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for $2,000

Graduate International Admissions Scholarship

This is a merit-based scholarship for direct entry international graduate students who do not have a graduate assistantship. The maximum paid value per year is $2,000.

Maximum value

$4,000

Eligibility

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

International Year One Progression Scholarship

This is an automatic scholarship for eligible International Year One students progressing at the end of the Spring 2020 term and all future terms. The maximum paid value per year is $5,000.

Maximum value

$17,500

Eligibility

  • International Year One students who have met all requirements of the Pathway
  • Cumulative Pathway GPA of at least 3.0 for $3,000, or at least 3.5 for $5,000

International Baccalaureate Scholarship

This is a one-time award (awarded as funds are available) for international direct entry undergraduate freshman students who complete the IB Diploma Program or the IB Career-Related Certificate Program. The maximum paid value is $1,000.

Maximum value

$1,000

Eligibility

  • Completion of IB Diploma Program or IB Career-Related Certificate Program

Young America International Scholarship

This one-time award is granted to five direct entry international bachelor’s students who are starting in the fall semester. The maximum paid value is $5,000.

Maximum value

$5,000

Eligibility

Student must apply and be eligible for fall semester direct entry to an Illinois State University bachelor’s degree program.

  • Application is required by May 1
  • Scholarships awarded each year to 5 applicants based on high school GPA and responses to short essay questions on the application

How much money is on offer?

The amount of money available through scholarships can vary. Remember that a scholarship will only cover some of your tuition fees. You will still have to fund your remaining tuition fees and your accommodation, insurance, visa and other living costs in full. For more information, see our fees and finance page.

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