International Diversity Awards:
Maryville College offers one full-tuition scholarship to an incoming freshman each academic year. This scholarship is our most prestigious scholarship for international students. The student will have to show that he/she has sufficient funds to cover the remaining cost of attendance to receive an I-20.
Institution:
Marville College, Tennessee, USA
Degree level:
Undergraduate
Field of Study:
Subjects taught at the College.
Scholarship Award:
It will cover the Full cost of tuition for each academic year and is renewable up to four years provided that the student meets the appropriate requirements (maintains F-1 student status, completes two hours of service per week with the Center for International Education Cultural Ambassadors Program, and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.)
Nationalities:
International Students are eligible for this Awards.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A first year (freshman) international applicant (Non-U.S citizen or resident).
- Must Submit a complete Maryville College application for admission by March 1st.
- Demonstrate record of outstanding academic achievement, character and leadership.
- Have a clear plan for enriching the international diversity on the Maryville College campus.
- Have a clear plan for being a leader within the international community on the Maryville College campus (see essay question).
- Be prepared to encourage others to apply for the diversity scholarship and Maryville College in the future.
- Have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Must live on campus during the four-year period of study.
Applying procedure Instructions:
Complete application to Maryville College.
Separate completed application for the Diversity Scholarship [made available to admitted students via their MaryVille Portal – MVP.
As part of the application, you will be required to attach a 300-500-word essay explaining why you believe you are a qualified candidate for the Diversity Scholarship. Make sure you address the following items:
- How will studying at Maryville College advance your academic and career goals?
- Explain your plan for sharing your culture on the Maryville College campus as part of our Cultural Ambassadors program.
- Give examples of previous experiences that have prepared you to implement your plan successfully.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021
