WMU 2023 Global Education Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

We are excited to announce the 2023 Western Michigan University (WMU) Global Education Merit Scholarship for international students starting Fall 2023 and onward. WMU is proud of its deep and historic commitment to international student success and well-being. We are among only 50% of public universities to offer a scholarship designed for international students.

• Table of Content
• About Western Michigan University
• Global Education Merit Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Global Education Merit Scholarship
• Requirements for Global Education Merit Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services (formerly International Admissions and Services and Immigration Compliance) recruits and facilitates the admission and enrollment of students from around the world who would like to obtain an education at Western Michigan University. International Student and Scholar Services staff provide assistance and support to international students on campus to help them achieve their educational goals, while maintaining a positive living and learning experience. International Student and Scholar Services also serves as a liaison between international stude... read more

Global Education Merit Scholarship

• Type Undergraduate
• OrganisationWestern Michigan University
• Country to study United States
• School to study Western Michigan University
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline March 1, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Global Education Merit Scholarship

The WMU Global Education Merit Scholarship offers a scholarship with annual  awards of $5,000 based on merit to first-time international students (dispersed at $2,500 for Fall and Spring semesters) for a maximum duration of 4 years (equal to 8 semesters for Fall and Spring semesters). 

Requirements for Global Education Merit Scholarship Qualification

• Undergraduate degree-seeking student entering WMU for the first time after secondary school or transfer from another post-secondary institution in a FALL semester. This includes undergraduate degree pathway programs. 
• Non-resident international status.
• Intending F-1 SEVIS active full-time students to study in the US.
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA (on a four-point scale)

Note: International undergraduate students applying for and enrolled in fully online degree programs (programs comprised of all online courses) will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Complete academic admission with all application materials AND required Personal Statement essay received by March 1, 2023. No additional application is necessary.

• Personal Statement Essay (REQUIRED):

  You are required to submit a one-page (maximum 500-word), typewritten essay with your online application by deadline. In the essay, please explain and highlight your curricular and co-curricular achievements and activities related to your current plans and goals at Western Michigan University and beyond.

For more details, visit WMU website.