OpenFieldBerea College 100% No-Tuition Promise Scholarship
Unprecedented four-year scholarship ensuring no student pays tuition, funded by Berea's historic endowment and philanthropic partners.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Strong high school academic record (unweighted GPA >= 3.0/4.0; typically top 20% of class)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 110 (for international candidates)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- SAT/ACT test-optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- FAFSA or international financial questionnaire demonstrating financial need, 2 admissions essays, and transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- 2 secondary school teacher or counselor recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition coverage valued at over $44,000 per year ($176,000 over 4 years) for every admitted student
- Application fee
- $50 (International application processing fee; waivers available)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Guaranteed zero tuition for all 4 years)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Berea College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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