Apply for International Undergraduate Scholarships at Columbia University

Scholarships are the best way to fund your education. Keeping this in mind, Columbia University is providing you with an opportunity to apply for international undergraduate scholarships. The studentships are open for students from all around the world.

The scholarships are awarded to students with demonstrated academic achievement and are influenced by financial need. The grants are available for studying the undergraduate degree coursework in session 2020-2021.

Columbia University
Columbia University is the oldest institution of higher education in New York. It is organized into twenty schools, including three undergraduate schools and numerous graduate schools. It is an independent, privately supported, nonsectarian institution of higher education and ranked 3rd overall among U.S. national universities.

Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must have to meet the following eligibility criteria:

Applicants should already have been offered a place at Columbia University and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
The Scholarship will be awarded broadly based on academic merit.
Candidates must have to provide proof that their English language skills meet the minimum admission criteria.
Students who have previous college credit from other institutions are eligible to receive in transfer up to 60 credits toward the 124 points required for graduation.
Acceptable Course and Subject
The University offers these grants for studying the undergraduate and postgraduate degree coursework in the following fields:

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Engineering
Mathematics
Computer
Design
Science
Communications & Media Studies
Business
Environment
Economics
English
Why Study at Columbia University?
Columbia University provides knowledge and skills to students that come with an education from one of the world’s best schools of public health. It offers a wealth of resources to help candidates to conduct career-related research, develop an effective job search strategy and build a professional network.

Benefits of the Programs
The Scholarship will be awarded as follow:   

Each winning candidate will get the amount can range from $500 to $25,000, those in their first term of enrollment typically receive a scholarship between $9,000 and $12,000.
Scholarships are awarded to students with demonstrated academic achievement and are influenced by financial need.
Amounts typically increase from year to year based on academic success.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
For applying to theses studentship, candidates are needed to follow this application procedure:

Step 1: Apply for Admission
To be considering for this Scholarship, aspirants are recommended to take admission in the undergraduate degree coursework at Columbia University. After taking admission, seekers can apply for the studentship.

Apply for admission

Apply for Scholarship

Step 2: Submit required documents

• High school transcripts
• Secondary school records or GED/TASC test results
• Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• One typed, double-spaced essay of approximately 1,500-2,000 words
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional sources.
• Apply for Scholarship

  Step 2: Submit required documents

  • High school transcripts
  • Secondary school records or GED/TASC test results
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
  • One typed, double-spaced essay of approximately 1,500-2,000 words
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional sources.
  • Note: Applicants must submit all materials directly, not through an agent or third-party vendor. Besides, the applicant will be required to attest to the accuracy and authenticity of all information and documents submitted to Columbia.

    Entry Requirements

    • To be considered for admission to Columbia, you must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.
    • Candidates are required to hold their previous degree certificates.       

    Visa Requirements

    You need a valid, unexpired student visa to enter the United States. Complete the State Department’s Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) which is the first step in making your visa appointment. Read more about the DS-160 application here.
    Visa requirements
    Application Deadline: October 1, 2020             
    Contact number or email address: 212-854-2522 or ugrad-confirm@columbia.edu
    Postal address: New York, NY 10027, United States
    Note: Due to COVID-19 outbreak, all classes are conducting online.

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