What scholarships does UChicago offer for international students?

I'm an international student looking at UChicago and am curious about what scholarship opportunities they provide. Do they have merit-based or need-based scholarships? How competitive are they, and is there any advice on applying for them?

The University of Chicago (UChicago) provides both need-based financial aid and merit scholarships to international students.

For need-based aid, UChicago adopts a need-blind admission policy for international applicants. This basically means that your ability to pay for your education does not affect your admission chances. Upon admission, UChicago guarantees to meet 100% of your demonstrated financial need throughout your studies, which makes UChicago fairly generous when it comes to student financial aid.

On the merit-based side, UChicago has several scholarship programs. One of the most prestigious ones is the UChicago Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award. This is a renewable merit-based scholarship offered to a select number of international students recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. Receiving an OIS award is highly competitive, as it is gained automatically through the application process without a separate application.

Another merit scholarship is the UChicago Scholarship. This is awarded to students who show exceptional academic talent and have a lot of potential. There's no separate application as all students are automatically considered.

As for tips to secure these scholarships, I'd suggest demonstrating your the academic rigor and passion throughout your application - such as in your essays and extracurricular activities. For need-based aid, make sure to submit all necessary financial paperwork on time. Utilize each application component as a chance to highlight aspects of your scholarship-worthy merits: intellectual curiosity, dedication, and impact on your community.