OpenFieldNew American University International Student Merit Award
Prestigious renewable undergraduate and graduate scholarship awarded to outstanding international scholars admitted to degree programs at ASU Tempe.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.50/4.0 unweighted GPA in previous secondary or undergraduate study
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for undergraduate; department-specific for graduate
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated extracurricular achievement, leadership essays, and academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to $15,000 per academic year credited directly toward out-of-state tuition fees
- Application fee
- $85 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $33,400 to $37,200 per year for out-of-state/international students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Priority scholarship round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Arizona State University (Tempe Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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