Applications are currently ongoing for Global Diversity Scholarship at Kent State University, USA. Interested applicants who are looking to acquire an Undergraduate degree program abroad can take advantage of this opportunity.
Scholarships are free aid that can help you pay for your degree, especially if you have a strong academic background.
Global Diversity Scholarship is dedicated to diversify the student body and make sure specific regions are represented at Kent State campus.
If you’re interested in pursuing international student scholarships offered at Kent State, our Office of Global Education is here to help. Apply to KSU and find the financial aid you need.
Please note tthat Kent State University International undergraduate and graduate scholarships are partial scholarships and do not cover full tuition, fees, and living expenses. For an estimated cost of attendance, please refer to our estimated expenses table for an I20.
First-Year Kent Campus Student Requirements For Admissions
Admission to the Kent Campus as a first-year student is selective. The Admissions Office uses multiple factors to carefully review each applicant and make our admissions decisions.
Undergraduate Admissions Criteria & Requirements
To apply to the Kent Campus as a first-year applicant, you should:
- Be in your senior year of high school OR hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent degree.
- Never have enrolled at a college or university after graduating from high school.
- Apply for admission using the Kent State Application or the Common Application.
- Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee.
Application Materials
You should prepare the following items to submit to Kent State for consideration.
- Application for Admission
- Transcripts
- Test Scores (Optional)
- Major and Program-Specific Requirements
Important Application Dates
- Aug. 1 Applications Open
- Nov. 1 Priority Application Deadline
- April 1 Extended Application Deadline for Merit Scholarship Consideration
- May 1 National College Decision Day
Your application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.
To apply click HERE
Eligibility For Global Diversity Scholarship
Before you apply, please read the eligibility requirements and other very important information in the sections appearing further below.
- Applicants must demonstrate excellent academics and come from underrepresented regions
- Applicants should have a minimal overall GPA of 3.0 on US 4.0 scale
- Applicants must be International Students
- Applicants must have applied or applying to Kent State University, USA
- Unconditional Admission to Kent State University as a freshman
Graduate Degree Students
Choose this option if you are pursuing a master’s, doctoral, education specialist or podiatric medicine degree.
International Graduate Student Requirements
Graduate admission requirements differ from program to program, so you will need to follow the expectations of the specific department, school or college you wish to apply to. Please check for the latest updates.
Application Deadlines
Graduate admission deadlines differ from program to program, so you will need to follow the expectations of the specific department, school or college you wish to apply to.
Sometimes graduate departments may consider a late application. Please check the graduate program catalog for the latest updates.
Application Process and Steps
Follow the steps below to become part of the Kent State community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us any time.
- Submit an Online Application and Fee
- Prepare Application Documents to Upload as You Apply
- Upload All Required Documents to the Online Application System
- Check Your Application Status
- Apply for Immigration Documents (I-20)
- Transfer Your SEVIS record (If Applicable)
- Provide Final and Official Documents After Arrival
To Apply Click HERE
Honors Scholarship
To be considered for the Honors Scholarship (for new freshman only), you must be invited to apply to the Honors College and submit your application to Honors by:
- December 1st for Spring semester (January start)
- January 15th for Fall semester (August start)
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High school or college GPA (Out of 4.0, U.S. GPA) |
Annual Scholarship (Renewable) |
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Admitted to Honors College |
$2000 |
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Admitted to Honors College with *Global Scholarship of 3.70 GPA and above |
$17,000 |
Please see the Global Scholarship dropdown for more information on the Global Scholarship deadlines.
For more information, please contact intladm@kent.edu or honors@kent.edu or visit the Honor’s College Application Process webpage.
How Can You Apply?
- Students will need to submit?scholarship application form that includes an essay to be considered for scholarship.
Visit The Scholarship Website For More Information
