In general, Georgetown University grant and scholarship assistance for undergraduates is offered only to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. Only a small number of scholarships each year are offered to non-immigrant undergraduate and graduate students.
Undergraduate Students
Georgetown offers a very limited number of need-based scholarships to selected first-year international students who demonstrate financial need. Prospective international students who wish to be considered for one of these awards should indicate their intent on the Application for Undergraduate Admission and should submit a CSS/Financial Aid Profile online.
Graduate Students
The Georgetown University Graduate School offers a limited number of awards to students in various departments based on academic qualifications.
Assistantships: stipends provided in return for service in teaching, research, or other matters of an academic nature. Fellowships: stipend without a work obligation. Scholarships: tuition grants.
All awards are based on departmental recommendations, and international students compete for these awards on an equal basis with U.S. citizens.
Payment Plans
The Office of Billing and Payment Services offers several payment plan options, including one specifically for international students. Students should contact the Office of Billing and Payment Services for additional information on payment plans.
Financial Aid Resources in Your Home Country
There may be a number of financial aid resources available through your home country government. The Ministry of Education in your home country or your embassy in Washington, DC should be able to provide you with information on available scholarship programs.
Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Georgetown University (GU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Georgetown University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 230 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 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.