In an era where academic excellence is celebrated and supported, the University of Memphis takes pride in its commitment to nurturing scholarly distinction. As part of this dedication, the University is delighted to introduce its Graduate International Merit Scholarships for the academic year 2024, specifically tailored for newly admitted international graduate students who exhibit exceptional academic achievements and potential.
Scholarship Overview
The University of Memphis offers the Graduate International Merit Scholarship to eligible international students on J-1 or F-1 visas, with the aim of attracting the most talented and promising individuals to its diverse and dynamic campus.
Eligibility Criteria
Prospective graduate students must meet one of the following criteria to be considered:
- Attain a minimum GRE score of 310, with at least 150 in both the Verbal and Quantitative sections and a 2.5 in the Analytical Writing Assessment, or equivalent GMAT scores.
- Hold a cumulative undergraduate degree GPA of 3.25 or above, evaluated to U.S. standards by a credential evaluation agency. The University recommends SpanTran and IEE for international transcript evaluation services, offering customized applications at discounted rates specifically for University of Memphis applicants.
Maintaining Your Eligibility
To retain the scholarship, recipients must enroll in full-time credit hours each fall and spring semester and maintain a University of Memphis GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship awards are reassessed and updated each semester based on enrollment, ensuring sustained support for academic success.
Award Details
The award amounts for the Graduate International Merit Scholarship vary, designed to offset the cost difference between international and domestic non-Tennessee resident tuition rates. It is important to note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarship covering tuition and fees.
Application Deadline
For Fall 2024: July 31, 2024
Key Information for Applicants
- The scholarship is exclusive to first-time applicants; current or continuing students are ineligible.
- Dual citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Compliance with NCAA regulations is mandatory for student-athletes.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can initiate their application for the University of Memphis scholarship 2024 through this application portal link.
