Aspirants willing to enter the USA for higher and quality education now have a chance to apply for Merit-Based Scholarships offered by Westfield State University. The University has maintained several scholarship funds with different eligibilities and award amount according to students’ need.
Westfield State University introduced these grants intending to support international incoming and transfer students at the University. The department has arranged the funds according to applicants requirement needed to accomplish their higher education.
Westfield State University
Westfield State University is a Massachusetts public university located in Westfield. Horace Mann founded it in 1838 as America’s first public co-educational institution, open to all students regardless of race, gender, or economic status. WSU was ranked fourth in the Best Online Programs Honor Roll by US News in 2013.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the grant, the candidate shall satisfy the following requirements:
- The candidate must be an international student.
- For foreign students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of their admission to the University.
- Open to Out-of-state students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and all high school academic standards (as mentioned by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education), except those from Proximity areas, are eligible.
- First-year students enrolled in Westfield State University’s Honors Program who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5.
- First-year candidates from Massachusetts who meet the following minimum requirements will be immediately considered:
- Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math SAT-I scores of 1360 or higher
Acceptable Courses and Subjects
Any degree programme in the following areas is eligible for the scholarships:
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- Science
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Engineering
- Economics
- Environment
- Visual Studies
- Health
- Humanities
- Music
- Various
Why study at Westfield State University?
Westfield State University offers accessible quality undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. The University fosters intellectual curiosity, encourages critical thinking, inspires civic engagement, and promotes a global.
Benefits of the Programs
The scholarship will be awarded as follows:
- TSONGAS SCHOLARSHIP- covers the annual cost of tuition and fees
- PRESIDENTIAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP- award maximum is $4,000 annually
- LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP- award maximum is $2,000 annually
- DEAN SCHOLARSHIP- award maximum is $1,000 annually
- OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP- award maximum is $5,000 annually
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP- award maximum is $5,000 annually
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Aspirants must complete the following steps in order to qualify for these scholarships:
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Interested aspirants eligible to apply for the scholarships first need to apply for admission at the University. Students will be automatically considered for the funds upon admission to the University. Candidates can apply online for admissions through the mentioned link below.
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
- High school Diploma Certificate
- School transcripts already available
- Transcripts from prior school (only if requested)
- Post-Secondary Transcription
- Official survey results
- Start / Course Vitae
Entry Requirements
- Fellow must meet the general country or study curriculum entry requirement.
- Fellow must demonstrate English language skills and meet the general admission criteria following the country or curriculum you studied.
- Applicants to Westfield State University must normally score in the top 64% of SAT takers. The school regularly accepts SAT composite scores as low as 980 on a 1600 scale, indicating that enrollment is a stretch. We believe that certain students with SAT scores as low as 890 would be admitted.
· Visa Requirements
- The International Student Advisor will help you with your student visa and immigration status in the United States by providing advice, documents, and services. The advisor’s/job PDSO’s is to assist you in keeping your legal status. The ISA is open to the public on a walk-in basis or by invitation. Call (413) 572-8834 to schedule an appointment.
- Application Deadline: Open
- Contact address: +1 413-572-5300
- University location: 577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086, United States
