International Student Scholarships
International Scholarship Applications
How to Apply for Scholarships
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 2023-2024
International students are also welcome to fill out our general scholarship application each school year. The application for the 2023-2024 academic year is now closed. The 2024-2025 application will open back up this fall. By completing this application you are applying for most of our privately funded scholarships from the NSU Foundation.
Incoming Freshmen:
The general scholarship application for the 2023-2024 academic year is now closed.
New incoming freshman for the summer or fall 2024 semesters please check back in September
for 2024-2025 application information.
Deadline: March 1
Incoming Transfer:
The general scholarship application for new transfer students for the 2023-2024 academic
year is now closed. New incoming freshman for the summer or fall 2024 semesters please
check back in December for 2024-2025 application information.
Deadline: May 1
Continuing Students:
The general scholarship application for continuing students for the 2023-2024 academic
year is now closed. Please check back mid-December for 2024-2025 application information.
Deadline: March 1
Graduate Students:
The general scholarship application for graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic
year is now closed. If you plan to attend NSU as a new graduate student for the summer
or fall 2024 semesters please check back mid-December for 2024-2025 application information.
Deadline: March 1
Graduate Students will also want to check out the Graduate Funding and Scholarship page for additional funding options
Non-Resident Scholarship Opportunity
International students that meet regular international admission requirements (not admitted alternatively or on probation) AND live on campus may be eligible for a scholarship waiving 50% of their non-resident tuition. Non-resident tuition is $304 per credit hour for undergraduates and $332.50 per credit hour for graduate students in addition to in-state tuition which is $220.75 per credit hour for undergraduates and $278.75 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
Transfer Students: Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA
Summer/Fall Deadline: August 1
Spring Deadline: January 1
When will you begin attending NSU? Select the correct option to apply.
Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Or Spring 2024
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.
