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International Student Scholarships

International Scholarship Applications

Full-time, degree-seeking international students may qualify for an International Student Scholarship. This is a scholarship offered by the Office of International Programs and, if granted, will be applied towards the student's tuition over two semesters. To qualify for this scholarship the student must fill out the application, have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and gain full admissions to a degree program (not ESL). Application for the scholarship does not guarantee the student will receive the award. The Office of International Programs will review applications and notify applicants who are selected. Please submit your application to international@nsuok.edu.

Download the International Scholarship Application (PDF)

International Incoming Student Scholarships

Scholarship GPA Amount Duration Deadline

Presidential

 3.75 $2,000-$5,000 USD 1 year Fall - July 1
Spring - Nov. 1
Academic Excellence 3.0 $1,000-$2,000 USD 1 year Fall - July 1
Spring - Nov. 1
International Freshmen 2.75 $500-$1,000 USD 1 year Fall - July 1
Spring - Nov. 1

International Current Student Scholarships

Scholarship GPA Amount Duration Deadline
Outstanding Senior 3.75 $2,000-$5,000 USD 1 year Fall - July 1
Spring - Nov. 1
Academic Achievement 3.0 $1,000-$2,000 USD 1 year Fall - July 1
Spring - Nov. 1
International RiverHawk 2.75 $500-$1,000 USD 1 year Fall - July 1
Spring - Nov. 1

Please visit our Office of International Programs webpage for more detailed information about programs, admission requirements, and much more!

 

General Scholarship Application for 2025-2026

International students are also welcome to fill out our general scholarship application each school year. The application for 2024-2025 application is now closed but the 2025-26 application will be available soon! By completing this application you are applying for most of our privately funded scholarships from the NSU Foundation as well as any out-of-state tuition waivers that we have, which are listed below. 

International students that meet regular international admission requirements (not admitted alternatively, conditionally, or on probation) AND live on campus may be eligible for a scholarship waiving 50% of their non-resident tuition for their first bachelor's and master's degrees. Non-resident tuition is $316 per credit hour for undergraduates and $345 per credit hour for graduate students in addition to in-state tuition which is $230.65 per credit hour for undergraduates and $290.92 for graduate students. This program waives only a portion of the non-resident tuition. Students are still responsible for paying the remainder of the non-resident tuition and the in-state tuition. 

If you are a legacy student whose parent, grandparent, or sibling earned a degree (bachelors or masters degree) from NSU, you will not be required to live on campus in order to receive the scholarship.

  • Incoming Freshmen: Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA & live on campus
  • Transfer Students: Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA & live on campus

How to Apply? Once students are admitted, the General Scholarship Application will be added to their admission portal to complete and a notification will be sent to the student.

Application Deadlines: August 1 for the Summer or Fall terms and January 1 for the Spring term.


Graduate Students: Please visit the Graduate Funding and Scholarship page for funding options.

 

Light the Way Emergency Fund

In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Seminary Hall, President Steve Turner issued a challenge to the Northeastern State University Centurions and President’s Circle donors to establish an emergency fund for NSU students in need. This new funding source is designed to assist students (undergraduate and graduate) during times of crisis in order for them to maintain their enrollment. It is designed to enable a student to meet a short-term financial hardship and is maintained by the Northeastern State University Foundation.

See the application and instructions here in PDF format.

light the way emergency fund for nsu students