OpenFieldEIU International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship
Competitive tuition reduction scholarship awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students demonstrating superior academic credentials upon entry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Cumulative GPA equivalent to 3.50+ on a 4.0 scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarship application and statement on contributing to international campus diversity
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Reduction of out-of-state tuition to in-state tuition rate (savings of approx. $10,000 per year)
- Application fee
- $0 scholarship fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- In-state tuition rate waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eastern Illinois University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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