The University’s International Student Office awards scholarships for students who enter the University through the International Student office. All scholarship applicants must meet admissions requirements, be in good standing with Stratford University, must maintain valid F-1 status, and have a zero balance.
The Diplomat Scholarship:
Overview: The Diplomat Scholarship is offered to International students on an A1 visa attending Stratford University at a location in the United States in an eligible degree seeking program.
Award Amount: The scholarship is in the form of a 30% discount applicable to TUITION ONLY. All fees associated with classes and other institutional fees are student’s responsibility. The discount will be applied to tuition only for the duration of enrollment at Stratford University.
Application Deadline: The application must be submitted prior to the first day of classes for the first term in which the applicant begins enrollment at Stratford University as a new or readmit student.
Terms and Conditions: Click here or see application form for other terms and conditions.
Application Form: See International Student Office for application form.
Global Diversity Scholarship
Overview: Offered to target under-represented populations among international students. Award can be offered for new initial or transfer students who have gained admission to Stratford University.
Award Amount: A maximum of 15 awards can be granted per term. Award will be credited to the student’s tuition after the third term of continuous enrollment. Initial status students must enroll within 6 months of the award of the scholarship to avail the award. Award value: $1,500.00
Application Deadline: Scholarship application must be submitted when applying for enrollment to Stratford University and application form is available by direct contact with International Students Office.
Terms and Conditions: Eligible for newly enrolling students from a designated set of countries (Countries listed in the table). Applicants for undergraduate programs must demonstrate high school GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Applicants for graduate program must demonstrate minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5. Applicants must meet all admission criteria to their desired program. Students eligible for this scholarship must be new or transfer students from one of the following countries Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, South America, Afghanistan, Europe, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Jordan, Oman, Palestine, Mongolia, Canada, Sudan, Korea, Taiwan, Libya, Tunisia, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Japan, Thailand, Equatorial Guinea, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan. Applicants must start their program during term 2, 3, or 5.
Application Form: See International Student Office for application form.
Stratford Merit Scholarship:
Overview: Offered to new initial status and new transfer international students who demonstrate academic excellence.
Award Amount: $5000.00 over the duration of the number of terms needed to finish the program with first disbursement occurring after the student has completed 3 consecutive terms at Stratford University.
Application Deadlines: Scholarship application must be submitted when applying for enrollment to Stratford University. A maximum of fifteen awards can be granted per term. Award will be credited to the student’s tuition after completion of third term of continuous enrollment. Initial status students must enroll within 6 months of the award of the scholarship to avail themselves of the award.
Terms and conditions: Eligible for newly enrolling International Students students who have gained admission to Stratford University. Applicants for undergraduate program must demonstrate minimum high school GPA of 3.85 and English language proficiency score of 7.5 IELTS and 90 TOEFL or higher. Applicants for graduate program must demonstrate minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.85, English language proficiency score of 7.5 IELTS and 90 TOEFL or higher, and GRE score of 310 or higher. Transfer students may not qualify if they are transferring in 3 or more courses to Stratford University. Transfer students must be in valid F-1 status. Award will be credited to the student’s tuition after the third term of continuous enrollment.
Application Form: See International Student Office for application form.