Funding for your education

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please refer to this:

Illinois State University Costs

Proof of Funding

Affidavit of Support

What types of scholarship are available?

Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship

Illinois State University scholarships

Maximum value

$4,000

Eligibility

$1,000 per year with 3.0 GPA

Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student's original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year

Tuition payable first year: $26,070ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship

Illinois State University scholarships

Maximum value

$8,000

Eligibility

$2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA

Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student's original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year

Minimum 3.5 GPA for $2,000 per year

Tuition payable first year: $25,070ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

Graduate International Admissions Scholarship

Illinois State scholarships

Maximum value

$2,000

Eligibility

$2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA

Students must have achieved the cumulative admission GPA indicated

Students with graduate assistantships are not eligible

Renewable annually through the length of the student’s original study plan, if the student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

Tuition payable first year: $21,000ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

Presidential Scholarship

Illinois State scholarships

Maximum value

$44,000

Eligibility

$11,000 per year

Apply for admission by November 1 for the following academic year

Scholarship application is due December 15

Direct Undergraduate Freshman

Eligible for the Honors Program

Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

Awarded through a competitive scholarship competition

Renewable up to four years if student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA

Tuition payable first year: $16,070ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship

Other scholarships†

Maximum value

$1,000

Eligibility

Apply for admission by November 15 for the following academic year

Direct Entry Freshmen who complete the IB Diploma Program or IB Career-Related Certificate Program

Submit eligibility form online

Academic credentials must be verified no later than July 15

Awarded as funds are available

One-time award

†Can be combined with international admissions scholarships

How much money is on offer?

The amount of money available through scholarships can vary. Remember that a scholarship will only cover some of your tuition fees. You will still have to fund your remaining tuition fees and your accommodation, insurance, visa and other living costs in full. For more information, see our fees and finance page.

Apply and take your first step towards a scholarship