Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition for International Students at University of Pittsburgh in USA, 2017


The University of Pittsburgh is offering Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition for students who are admitted as a full-time freshman student for fall 2017. Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Pitt-Greensburg offers a high-quality education with personalized attention. Expand your mind in a challenging academic environment, discover your leadership potential, and build relationships that last a lifetime.

Among the admissions requirement for international students is proficiency in English.  For citizens of a country whose official language is not English, proficiency can be demonstrated by a minimum score of 550 in the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based version, or a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based version of TOEFL.

University of Pittsburgh Information

University of Pittsburgh Grants

Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition for International Students at University of Pittsburgh in USA, 2017 Founded in 1787, University of Pittsburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pittsburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Greensburg, Johnstown, Bradford, Titusville. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Pittsburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Pittsburgh 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 232 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified students are invited to apply and participate in the competition. In order to be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Admitted as a full-time freshman student to Pitt-Greensburg before February 1, 2017 (Direct applicants only; option students are not eligible to apply).
  • Achieved a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 or higher (at the time of application).
  • Scored a minimum of 1200 on SAT; 25 on ACT.

Offered Benefits

Pitt-Greensburg will award 3 full-tuition scholarships to freshmen students beginning their education in Fall 2017. The award will cover tuition only (in-state rate) for up to 4 years if the student meets renewal criteria of 3.5 GPA each academic year.  This prestigious scholarship has a value of over $50,000.

Application Process

The mode of application is online.

If the student meets those criteria, he/she is eligible to compete for a Full-Tuition Scholarship, and must take the following steps:

  • Complete the Full-Tuition Scholarship Application Form (including essay response). The deadline for applications for the Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition is February 1, 2017.
  • Submit 2 recommendations (in addition to any letters of recommendation submitted with the application for admission).
  • Finalists will be selected based on the application and essay and invited to participate in an on-campus interview event on February 11, 2017.
  • When applying: you will be asked to attach your essay in PDF format the above application link.
  • For recommendations: we ask that you direct your references to this site to complete the recommendation form.
  • Any application/materials not submitted directly online should be e-mailed toupgadmit-at-pitt.edu with the subject line: Full-Tuition Scholarship.
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