Overview
No student pays tuition at Berea College. All admitted students receive the No-Tuition Promise, which covers 100% of tuition costs. Berea College is the only school in the United States that provides 100% funding to all enrolled international students for the first year of enrollment. This combination of financial aid and scholarships offsets the costs of tuition, room, board, and fees.
Awarded by
Berea College
Subjects and level
Bachelors degree in any subject
Awards available
Each year, the college admits about 30 new international students.
Who can apply
All enrolled students
What the award covers
All admitted international students receive financial aid and scholarships that cover 100% of tuition, room, board, and fees for the first year of enrollment. In subsequent years, international students are expected to save US$1,000 per year to contribute towards their expenses. The College provides summer jobs to international students so that they may meet this obligation.
Accepted international students are also expected to pay a $2,200 (US) deposit to confirm their enrollment. This deposit can be used by international students for certain expenses during their four years of enrollment. For students who are unable to pay all or a portion of the deposit, additional financial aid is available.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet university entrance requirements in their own country and present outstanding secondary or leaving exam results. Applicants must also present scores from one of the following approved standardized tests: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or Duolingo. The minimum score required for each test is:
• TOEFL: 520 (paper-based); 190 (computer-based); 68 (internet-based)
• IELTS: 6 overall, 5 in each area
• ACT: 19 Composite
• SAT: 980 Combined Score
• Duolingo: 95
How to apply
Applications for Fall 2024 are currently closed.
Applications must be fully submitted no later than 31 December. Each academic year begins the following August.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.berea.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/apply-as-an-international-student