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International First-Year Student Scholarships

2026-27 Academic Scholarships: Up to $9,000 (up to $36,000 over four years)

At Whitworth, we believe talented students from around the world should have the opportunity to thrive – regardless of cost. That’s why we offer generous academic scholarships to international first-year students.

The best part? No extra scholarship application is required. Every student is automatically considered for scholarships when they apply for admission.

Scholarships are awarded based on your academic achievement. If your GPA isn’t listed on your transcript, we’ll review other credentials – such as Cambridge A-Levels, International Baccalaureate Higher-Level Exams, or SAT or ACT test scores – to make sure you receive the award you deserve. English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, DET, PTE) are not included in scholarship consideration, but minimum equivalencies are listed below.

Academic Achievement Scholarship Awards

  • 3.9 GPA and above = $9,000 per year ($36,000 total over four years)
    • IB: 37 pts 
    • A-Levels: AAA, ABB
    • SAT 1360+, ACT 31+*
  • 3.6-3.89 GPA = $6,000 per year ($24,000 total over four years)
    • IB: 34-36 pts (generally 6,6,5 or 6,6,6)
    • A Levels: ABB, ACC, ABC
    • SAT 1230-1350, ACT 26-29*
  • 3.3-3.59 GPA = $3,000 per year ($12,000 total over four years)
    • IB: 30-33 pts (generally 5,5,5 or 5,5,6)
    • A-Levels: BBC, BCC, ACC
    • SAT 1130-1220, ACT  23-25*

*SAT or ACT scores will be used for scholarship assignment only if GPA, IB or A-Levels are not available.

Minimum English equivalencies:  

  • TOFEL iBT: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 56
  • WASSCE: C4
  • DET: 110
  • SAT: 500 Sub-score in Critical Reading & Writing
  • ACT: 24 English Sub-score
  • AP English Language or Literature: 3

Whitworth invests in your potential – so you can invest in your future.

These scholarships are offered automatically at the point of admission and can be renewed up to four years for students making satisfactory academic progress. Students who submit updated transcripts or test scores by April 1 will be considered for scholarship upgrades. Students who are homeschooled or who choose on their admission application to request an interview instead of submitting test scores should contact their admissions counselor regarding their academic scholarship offer.

Visit Scholarship: $1,000 (one-time)

Offered to students who attend two qualifying virtual visit events or one qualifying in-person visit event. For fall 2026, the deadline for qualifying event attendance is June 1, 2026. 

Other Sources of Support

Whitworth EducationUSA Scholarship

To encourage students to take advantage of the resources EducationUSA offers to prepare students for study in the United States, Whitworth University is offering a $500 scholarship to any student who is registered at an EducationUSA center around the world and is admitted to Whitworth and enrolls. This scholarship would be in addition to any academic scholarship and/or need-based institutional grants (amounts vary) for which the student qualifies and is renewable.

On-Campus Student Employment

Although not guaranteed for every student, on-campus part-time job opportunities are also available to international students with F-1 and J-1 visas. A student working just 10 hours a week, for example, could earn about $4,200 in a nine-month academic year.

FAQs

Is this scholarship my full financial aid award?

The scholarship you receive when you are admitted includes academic achievement scholarship aid. You will receive your official financial aid offer letter in January or February that shows any additional scholarships you’ve earned, such as the Visit Scholarship or any talent/participation scholarships for which you apply. 

Can I get more financial aid?

The offer you receive at the time of admission is your full academic achievement offer. Please contact your admissions counselor for details on any unique sources of financial aid that may apply to you. Also, when you arrive on campus, there will be opportunities for on-campus employment, internships and additional scholarships.

Do I need to fill out the CSS Profile?

The CSS Profile is no longer required for financial aid awarded at the time of admission. However, filling out the profile is still encouraged as it can be helpful with future financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Is my scholarship renewable?

Absolutely! The scholarship offered when you are admitted can be renewed for up to four years at Whitworth.