Presidential And International Scholarships 2027 | Study in United States — George Washington University
George Washington University, in the heart of Washington, D.C., runs several merit-based scholarship tracks specifically aimed at international undergraduates, awarded automatically through the regular admission process rather than through a separate application.
About the Scholarship
GWU’s international scholarship offerings include the Presidential Academic Scholarship (its top merit award), an International Baccalaureate Scholarship for students who completed the IB Diploma, and the You Are Welcome Here Scholarship, created specifically to support international students. All are considered automatically as part of your admission application, with no extra form required. It’s worth comparing against similar automatic merit tracks at other universities, including American University’s Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, the University of Iowa’s IDEA Award, and University of San Francisco’s Merit Scholarships.
Scholarship Benefits
- Partial tuition awards, with the Presidential Academic Scholarship typically representing GWU’s highest merit award tier
- The International Baccalaureate Scholarship specifically recognizes students who completed the full IB Diploma
- The You Are Welcome Here Scholarship is specifically reserved for international students
Eligibility Criteria
- You must apply for undergraduate admission to George Washington University as an international applicant
- For the IB-specific award, you must have completed the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- No separate scholarship application is required, since eligibility is assessed automatically from your admission application
Fields of Study Covered
Open to incoming international undergraduates across GWU’s schools and majors, with no restriction by field of study.
Required Documents
- A completed GWU undergraduate admission application
- Academic transcripts, including IB results if applying under the IB-specific track
- Any standardized test scores or supplemental materials GWU requests as part of general admission
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for undergraduate admission to George Washington University as an international student
- Submit your application by GWU’s international admission deadline
- Ensure your transcripts, including IB results if relevant, are submitted in full
- Scholarship consideration happens automatically alongside your admission review
Selection Process
GWU’s admissions committee reviews international applicants for both admission and scholarship eligibility at the same time, using academic achievement, the strength of your application materials, and (for the IB award specifically) your IB Diploma results.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Submit official IB results as early as available if you’re aiming for the IB-specific scholarship track
- Treat your full admission application as your scholarship case, since there’s no separate essay to write
- Apply by GWU’s early deadlines where possible, since some merit scholarship pools are reviewed earlier in the cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate application for these scholarships?
No, all three scholarship tracks are considered automatically through your regular international undergraduate admission application.
Do I need to have completed the full IB Diploma to get any scholarship?
Only for the International Baccalaureate Scholarship specifically. The Presidential Academic Scholarship and You Are Welcome Here Scholarship don’t require it.
Can I combine more than one of these scholarships?
GWU typically awards students its best-fit scholarship rather than stacking multiple merit awards; check GWU’s current policy for specifics.
Is financial need considered for these awards?
These are merit-based scholarships; GWU may offer separate need-based aid alongside them, which you’d need to apply for separately.
What is the application deadline?
There’s no separate scholarship deadline. It follows GWU’s regular international undergraduate admission deadline, so check GWU’s current admissions calendar.