Students from all over the world are invited to apply for the Akron International Scholars Award provided by the University of Akron.
The program is open for outstanding international students who will demonstrate financial need and want to complete a bachelors degree program in the United States.
Founded in 1870, the University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. The university offers about 200 undergraduate and more than 100 graduate majors, and it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering.
Why at the University of Akron? They bring together diverse disciplines in ways that provide students with lifelong experiences for their career destinations and also providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines for the students.
University of Akron Information
Founded in 1870, University of Akron is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Akron (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Orrville. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Akron (UA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Akron (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 149 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
- How to Apply: For being enlisted in the program, students have to take admission in the bachelor’s degree program at the college. After taking confirmation, you can access the award application form.
- Supporting Documents: The university may ask you for unofficial documents and copy of passport and send it to international recruitment.
- Admission Requirements: For taking admission, students must have a standardised test score of SAT and ACT.
- Language Requirement: Applicants have to provide evidence of English language proficiency by one of the following test scores:
- TOEFL iBT:71
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo English Test (DET):95
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced):169
- PTE: 48
- GTEC CBT/GTEC :1126/1135
Benefits: The University of Akron will provide the full tuition, room and board for the deserving candidate.