Undergraduate Scholarships
Multiple scholarship opportunities exist for international undergraduate students studying at Wilkes.
#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship was developed as a result of U.S. higher education institutions’ commitment to providing a welcoming, safe and diverse environment to international students. Wilkes is proud to support this initiative by offering two annual, renewable scholarships for up to four years of study. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study at Wilkes University. Successful applicants will be dedicated to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere external website message by bridging intercultural divides.
Apply for the #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship external website
To qualify for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, a student must...
- Be a first-year international applicant in any field of study/major to a participating college or university.
- Hold citizenship in a country outside the U.S. and who does not also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in promoting intercultural learning and exchange.
- Meet the admission criteria and adhere to the application deadlines.
- Complete the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship application.
- Submit a 500-1000 word essay or a two to five minute video answering the following
prompt:
- Tell us about your leadership skills in your school or community, and how you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at the U.S. institution you are applying to.
Merit Scholarships
International student merit scholarships are based on previous academic performance. Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission decision after all required materials has been received.
- First Year Student Scholarships | $21,000 – $28,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study
- Transfer Scholarships | $15,000 – $19,000 per year for undergraduate studies
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $2,000 per year for undergraduate studies
- Awarded to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in addition to the transfer scholarship listed above. Proof of PTK membership must be submitted with admission application
- Jay Sidhu Scholarship | $1,000 – $5,000 additional scholarship money
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must enroll as a first-year student at Wilkes and reside on-campus
- Must be the first time studying in the USA on an F-1 visa
- Canada Provincial Scholarship | $1,000 – $5,000 additional scholarship money
- Must be a citizen of Canada
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must enroll as a first-year student at Wilkes and reside on-campus
- Global Colonel Award | $1,000 – $5,000 additional scholarship money
- Must be studying in an US high school on an F-1 Visa
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must enroll as a first-year student at Wilkes and reside on-campus
Graduate Assistant Positions
Wilkes University offers a limited number of graduate assistant positions. Please review the requirements, open positions and application information.
We’re happy to help you with the application process. Email the International Graduate Admissions office (international.admissions@wilkes.edu) or call 1-800-WilkesU (ext. 4235) with any questions.
Tuition and Costs
2024-2025
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $43,496 |
| Living Expenses | $16,174 |
| Miscellaneous (Books, Health Insurance, Travel) |
$3,000 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $62,760 |
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $10,400 |
| Living Expenses | $16,174 |
| Miscellaneous (Books, Health Insurance, Travel) |
$3,000 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $29,574 |
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $21,748 |
| Living Expenses | $8,087 |
| Miscellaneous (Books, Health Insurance, Travel) |
$1,500 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $31,335 |
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $19,512 |
| Living Expenses | $16,174 |
| Miscellaneous (Books, Health Insurance, Travel) |
$3,000 |
| Total Estimated Costs | $38,686 |