The
Vanderbilt University is offering Merit Scholarships for prospective freshmen
students. The scholarships are open to both US and international students.
Vanderbilt University is offering Merit Scholarships for prospective freshmen
students. The scholarships are open to both US and international students.
The Vanderbilt University is
a private research university founded in 1873 and located in Nashville,
Tennessee. It was named in honour of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius
Vanderbilt, who provided the school with its initial $1 million endowments
despite having never been to the South.
a private research university founded in 1873 and located in Nashville,
Tennessee. It was named in honour of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius
Vanderbilt, who provided the school with its initial $1 million endowments
despite having never been to the South.
Applicants whose first
language or language of instruction is not English are required to submit
official scores of one of the following English language proficiency tests:
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic.
language or language of instruction is not English are required to submit
official scores of one of the following English language proficiency tests:
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic.
Scholarship
Description:
- Application
Deadline: December 1, 2018 - Course
Level:Scholarships are available for
pursuing the undergraduate programme. - Study
Subject: Scholarships are awarded
to study the subjects offered by the university. - Scholarship
Award: Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship:
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholars receive full tuition, plus a one-time summer
stipend for study abroad, a research or service project, and/or an immersive
experience following the sophomore or junior year. Vanderbilt will provide
additional need-based financial aid to those Cornelius Vanderbilt
Scholarship recipients whose demonstrated need exceeds the amount of
full-tuition. Scholarships are renewed each year as long as the recipient
maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholars have the
opportunity to participate in a series of programs designed especially for
highly talented students.
Ingram
Scholarship Program: Ingram Scholars receive full-tuition
support each year plus stipends for special summer service projects. Vanderbilt
will provide additional need-based financial aid to those Ingram Scholarship
recipients whose demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full
tuition.
Scholarship Program: Ingram Scholars receive full-tuition
support each year plus stipends for special summer service projects. Vanderbilt
will provide additional need-based financial aid to those Ingram Scholarship
recipients whose demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full
tuition.
Chancellor’s Scholars:
Chancellor’s Scholars receive full tuition, plus a one-time summer stipend for
study abroad, a research or service project, and/or an immersive experience
following the sophomore or junior year. Vanderbilt will provide additional
need-based financial aid to those Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients whose
demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full tuition. Scholarships
are renewed each year as long as the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Chancellor’s Scholars receive full tuition, plus a one-time summer stipend for
study abroad, a research or service project, and/or an immersive experience
following the sophomore or junior year. Vanderbilt will provide additional
need-based financial aid to those Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients whose
demonstrated financial need exceeds the amount of full tuition. Scholarships
are renewed each year as long as the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Number
of Scholarships: Not Known - Nationality: US
and international students - Scholarship
can be taken in the USA
Eligibility for the
Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: The US and international
students are eligible for merit scholarships. - Entrance
Requirements:The application for the
Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship is required; you must apply to be
considered. For the Ingram Scholarship Program and Chancellor’s
Scholarship, the application is strongly encouraged; preference is given
to those who apply. Students who wish to be considered for additional
merit scholarships are encouraged to complete the Cornelius Vanderbilt
Scholarship application. - English
Language Requirements: Applicants
whose first language or language of instruction is not English are
required to submit official scores of one of the following English
language proficiency tests: TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic. Vanderbilt’s
recommended minimum scores are a 100 on the internet-based TOEFL, a 230 on
the computer-based TOEFL, a 7.0 on the IELTS, and a 70 on the PTE
Academic. The English language proficiency test requirement will be waived
if a student has scored above a 600 on the Old SAT Critical Reading
(administered prior to March 2016), above a 33 on the New SAT Reading Test
(administered March 2016 and later), or above a 26 on the ACT English
section.
Application
Procedure:
How to Apply: To be considered for merit
scholarships, students must first apply for admission separately by submitting
the Common Application, Coalition Application, QuestBridge Application, or the
Universal College Application to Vanderbilt. Within two business days of
submitting your application for admission to Vanderbilt, you will receive an
email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions explaining how to create your
online MyAppVU account. Under the Scholarship Application option in MyAppVU,
you will be able to select the signature scholarship(s) to which you wish to
apply. Through your MyAppVU portal, you will upload your responses for the
scholarship applications as a PDF document and submit online. Once you submit
your scholarship application online, you will receive the immediate
confirmation indicating the date of submission.
scholarships, students must first apply for admission separately by submitting
the Common Application, Coalition Application, QuestBridge Application, or the
Universal College Application to Vanderbilt. Within two business days of
submitting your application for admission to Vanderbilt, you will receive an
email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions explaining how to create your
online MyAppVU account. Under the Scholarship Application option in MyAppVU,
you will be able to select the signature scholarship(s) to which you wish to
apply. Through your MyAppVU portal, you will upload your responses for the
scholarship applications as a PDF document and submit online. Once you submit
your scholarship application online, you will receive the immediate
confirmation indicating the date of submission.