I'm an international junior considering UCF for college, and I'm curious about scholarship options available to international students. Does anyone have experience with their scholarship process or know what I should expect?
Hi there! I'm familiar with the scholarship process at UCF. First off, it's good to have a strong overall profile because scholarships at UCF are largely based on academic achievement, and having strong grades and test scores could boost your chances.
For international students, UCF offers the International Knights Scholarship. This is a partial tuition waiver and can be quite significant. The value of the award and the number of awards depends on the available budget for the year and the number of eligible applicants. This scholarship is renewable, but it's important to note that there are academic requirements for renewal—if you were to win, you'd need to maintain a certain grade point average and take a full course load, for example.
Another scholarship that might interest you is the Global UGRAD program. This isn't specific to UCF but is a U.S. Department of State-sponsored exchange program that provides scholarships to undergraduate students from all around the world. UCF is one of the host institutions, so if you get the scholarship, you can study at UCF.
Keep in mind that the deadlines for these scholarships are usually a few months before the start of the academic year, so it's good to start the process early.
Good luck with your applications! I encourage you to reach out to UCF’s Office of Student Financial Assistance for more detailed information.
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