International Student Scholarships
International Scholarship Applications
Full-time, degree-seeking international students may qualify for an International Student Scholarship. The Office of International Programs offers this scholarship, and if granted, it will be applied to the student's non-resident tuition over two semesters. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must complete the application, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and receive full admission to a degree program (not ESL). Submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee the student will receive the award. The Office of International Programs will review applications and notify selected applicants. 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!
Foundation Scholarships
What semester will you begin attending NSU?
I will begin attending NSU in Spring 2027.
Unfortunately, we don't offer spring-only foundation scholarships. Please complete our Continuing Student Scholarship Application to be considered for scholarships for the 2027-28 academic year. This application will open up on October 1, 2026.
Deadlines:
Priority College Committee Deadline: March 1, 2027
Final General Committee Deadline: May 1, 2027
I will begin attending NSU in Fall 2027.
The General Foundation Scholarship Application for the 2027-2028 Academic Year is now open!
This application is for new international students attending NSU for the first time in the summer or fall of 2027. It places students in the running for our foundation scholarships, which vary in requirements and amounts. They are available to both in-state and out-of-state students. This one application will place you in the running for 98% of the foundation scholarships that you qualify for.
Deadlines:
Priority College Committee Deadline: March 1, 2027
Final General Committee Deadline: May 1, 2027
Graduate Students: Please visit the Graduate Funding and Scholarship page for additional funding options.
Non-Resident 50% Tuition Waiver
International students who meet regular international admission requirements (not admitted alternatively, conditionally, or on probation) and live on campus may be eligible for a scholarship that waives 50% of their non-resident tuition for their first bachelor's and master's degrees. Non-resident tuition is $334.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $365.25 per credit hour for graduate students, in addition to in-state tuition, which is $245.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $309.75 per credit hour for graduate students. This program waives only a portion of the non-resident tuition. Students are still responsible for paying the remaining non-resident tuition and the in-state tuition.
If you are a legacy student whose parent, grandparent, or sibling earned a degree (bachelor's or master's 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
- Graduate Students: Must live on campus
How to Apply?
Application Deadlines: January 1
International students who meet regular international admission requirements (not admitted alternatively, conditionally, or on probation) and live on campus may be eligible for a scholarship that waives 50% of their non-resident tuition for their first bachelor's and master's degrees. Non-resident tuition is $334.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $365.25 per credit hour for graduate students, in addition to in-state tuition, which is $245.25 per credit hour for undergraduates and $309.75 per credit hour for graduate students. This program waives only a portion of the non-resident tuition. Students are still responsible for paying the remaining non-resident tuition and the in-state tuition.
If you are a legacy student whose parent, grandparent, or sibling earned a degree (bachelor's or master's 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
- Graduate Students: Must live on campus
How to Apply?
Deadlines:
Summer Deadline: June 1
Fall Deadline: August 1
Graduate Students: Please visit the Graduate Funding and Scholarship page for additional 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.
For more information, visit the Light the Way Emergency Fund webpage.
