OpenFieldGeorgia Southern International Student Leadership Waiver
Merit-based international tuition waiver reducing non-resident tuition costs to in-state equivalent for high-achieving foreign scholars.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum cumulative 3.30 GPA on US 4.0 scale
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Essay on international leadership contributions and community goals
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Out-of-state tuition fee waiver saving up to $12,000 annually
- Application fee
- $0 scholarship fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Reduces tuition to in-state rates
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Georgia Southern University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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