Scholarship Overview

Miami University, located in the vibrant city of Oxford, Ohio, offers an array of scholarship opportunities for international students for the academic year 2024-2025. These scholarships aim to attract top students from around the globe to experience the rich, diverse culture and academic excellence Miami University is known for. Catering to both undergraduate and graduate students, these merit-based awards are designed to support scholars in pursuing their educational ambitions in the United States.

Host Institution(s)

  • Miami University, a public research university in Oxford, Ohio, celebrated for its outstanding undergraduate teaching and strong emphasis on research.

Level(s)/Field(s)

Miami University's scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields of study. These programs encompass a wide range of disciplines, offering international students numerous options to align their academic and career aspirations with their chosen degree.

Scholarship Value

Scholarships at Miami University range from partial to full tuition coverage, with some awards specifically addressing financial need in addition to academic merit. Notable scholarships include:

  • The International Education Scholarship and University Merit Scholarship, automatically awarded to first-year undergraduate international students, range in value from $1,500 to $34,000 per year.
  • The International Grant-in-Aid (IGIA) for graduate students covers 100% of tuition and instructional fees.
  • The Presidential Fellows Program and the #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship, offering significant tuition coverage and fostering leadership and intercultural understanding.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Miami University Scholarships, applicants must:

  • Be international students with a high school certificate or equivalent for undergraduate programs, or possess a relevant degree for graduate studies.
  • Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and meet the university's English language proficiency requirements.
  • Apply and be accepted to Miami University’s Oxford campus for the fall semester.

Application Instructions

Prospective students interested in applying for scholarships at Miami University should:

  1. Submit a University Application: Apply by the respective deadlines using the Common Application or the Miami International Application.
  2. No Separate Scholarship Application Required: For the International Education Scholarship and University Merit Scholarship, no separate application is needed. Eligibility is determined upon admission.
  3. Complete Required Documentation: This includes academic records, proof of English language proficiency, and for certain scholarships, additional materials such as essays or financial support forms.
  4. Meet the Deadlines: The general deadline for scholarship consideration is April 1, 2024. Some scholarships, like the Presidential Fellows Program, have an earlier deadline of December 1.