Temple University Merit Scholarships for International Students

Overview of Scholarships
Temple University offers merit scholarships designed for international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. For first-year students, these scholarships can provide up to $20,000 annually for four years. Transfer students may also qualify for varying amounts based on the criteria set by the applicant pool and available funding. Notably, students do not need to submit a separate application for these scholarships; simply applying for admission automatically qualifies them for consideration.

Temple University Undergraduate Scholarships

• Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Location: United States
• Institution: Temple University
• Level: Undergraduate
• Sponsor: Temple University
• Gender: Open to all

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Benefits of the Scholarships

The merit scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 per year for a maximum of four consecutive years (four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students). Awards will be based on the best creative responses to the prompts, independent of the student’s academic credentials. Additionally, recipients can combine these scholarships with other financial aid awards. Winners will be announced by April 1.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international student applying for the first time, with no U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• Have attended or graduated from a secondary school outside the U.S.
• Show a commitment to intercultural learning and exchange activities.
• Be either a first-year or transfer international student.
• Have applied, been admitted, or plan to apply to Temple University
• Submit the scholarship application by the deadline.

Application Deadline

• Deadline: March 1, 2025

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the Common Application at apply.commonapp.org. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the application process:

1. Interested and qualified? Go to Temple University on apply.commonapp.org to apply
2. Here’s what you need to do to apply for the scholarship.
3. Apply for admission using the Common Application.
4. Submit the #YouAreWelcomeHere application and the corresponding essay or video by Feb. 1 using the link provided. If submitting a large video file, please email a link to the video to yawh@temple.edu.
5. If you are awarded a scholarship, you must claim it by submitting an enrollment deposit by May 1.

Creative Prompt
Respond to the creative prompt in a format of your choice:

• Essay: Max 250 words (submitted as .pdf, .jpeg, or .doc)
• Video: Max one minute
• Audio/Spoken Word Essay: Max one minute
• Photo Collage: (.pdf, .jpg, .png)
• Meme: (.pdf, .jpg, .gif, .avi, or .mp4/.mpeg4)
• Artistic Submission: (drawing/painting in .pdf, .jpg, or .png)

For non-written submissions, include a brief description of your project.

Creative Prompt Details
Describe how the following points resonate with you and inspire your desire to study in the U.S. at Temple University:

• The high-quality U.S. degree recognized globally by employers.
• The flexibility in choosing the right university for you.
• Various professional opportunities available (e.g., OPT, CPT, internships).
• The U.S. as a leader in global diversity among international students.
• The beautiful range of locations from urban to rural.
• A solid intellectual foundation for academic success.
• Exceptional support for thriving in a new culture.
• The U.S. emphasis on individualism and leadership development.
• Success stories of foreign-born students in various fields.

Inspiration for Your Submission
Consider how attending Temple can help you achieve your goals. You might want to discuss a mentor who inspired you, how U.S. discussion-based learning will shape your academic journey, or your plans to embrace the global diversity on campus.

Submission Guidelines

• Complete the #WhyUS application form.
• Although optional, we encourage you to share your submissions on Instagram, tag @globaltemple, and use the hashtag #WhyUS.
• By participating, you grant Temple the right to republish your content. Scholarship winners will serve as #WhyUS ambassadors and may be required to engage in International Student Affairs activities for up to 10 hours each semester.

For more details, please visit the Temple University website.