Wright State Universitys UCIE Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Program is designed to recognize academically outstanding international first-year and transfer students for the 2023-2024 and 2024-25 academic years. Scholarships are renewable and range in value from $6,000 to $10,000. Eligible students who continue to meet certain criteria can receive this scholarship for a total of 8 semesters of full-time undergraduate study.
Max scholarship per student: USD 10000 => Rs843000
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.38
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees | ? Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | × Not covered in scholarship |
Number of students to be Awarded
2
This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Application
No separate application is needed.
Scholarship link:
https://www.wright.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid/international-undergraduate-student-scholarships#:~:text=Through%20the%20%23YouAreWelcomeHere%20scholarship%2C%20Wright,scholarship%20of%20%2410%2C000%20per%20year.
Application Link:
https://www.wright.edu/enrollment-services/financial-aid/international-undergraduate-student-scholarships#:~:text=Through%20the%20%23YouAreWelcomeHere%20scholarship%2C%20Wright,scholarship%20of%20%2410%2C000%20per%20year.
Application Documents
| Type of Documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
|---|---|
| Official Academic Transcripts | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info
| Information | Date/Details |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
| Contact Email | international-admissions@wright.edu |
| FAQ Link | Not Available |
| Phone Number | +937-775-4000 |
Additional Information
Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam Name | Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any) |
|---|---|
| 12 | Required |
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
What is the YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship?
The YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship is a merit-based award that supports international students at Wright State University. It aims to foster diversity and intercultural understanding by encouraging students who will contribute to the university’s global community.
Who is eligible for this scholarship?
– International students applying for undergraduate programs at Wright State University.
– Applicants must have been admitted to the university for full-time studies.
– The scholarship is open to new, incoming undergraduate students only.
– Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to promoting intercultural exchange and understanding.
How much is the scholarship worth?
The YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship provides $5,000 per year towards tuition.
What are the application requirements?
– Submit a 500-1,000 word essay on how you plan to contribute to intercultural understanding and promote a welcoming environment at Wright State University.
– You must be admitted to Wright State University for the upcoming semester.
– You will also need to meet other standard admissions requirements, including submitting academic transcripts, English proficiency test scores (like TOEFL or IELTS), and financial documentation.
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