While only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal and state Financial Aid, there are a few funding options for international students. A few bright and brilliant students get International Merit Scholarships at Lesley University.
As an international student, there are some scholarships you may be eligible for:
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Lesley Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students
We have a limited number of merit scholarships available for international students. Not all international students will receive a merit scholarship.
You’ll be considered for a Lesley University merit scholarship when you apply as a first-year freshman. Merit scholarships are based on your academic record, and, for art & design programs, your portfolio.
If you are awarded a merit scholarship, you’ll find out which award you got in your Lesley acceptance letter.
Then, enroll full-time, in a program taught on campus, and the scholarship will be applied to your tuition.
Your scholarship can be renewed each year, so long as you take at least 12 credits/semester (full-time status) and you make satisfactory academic progress.
Presidential Scholarship ($10,500/year)
Minimum Criteria
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs:
- A minimum GPA of 3.5
College of Art & Design Programs:
- A minimum GPA of 3.5
- Strong portfolio
For both schools, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to renew the scholarship.
Dean’s Scholarship ($9,500/year)
Minimum Criteria
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
College of Art & Design Programs:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Strong portfolio
For both schools, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to renew the scholarship.
Lesley Scholarship ($8,500/year)
Minimum Criteria
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs:
- A minimum GPA of 2.7
College of Art & Design Programs:
- A minimum GPA of 2.7
- Strong portfolio
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Exceptions
Lesley undergraduate merit scholarships are not available to students who:
- Already have a bachelor’s degree
- Are enrolling in a bachelor’s degree completion program through our Adult Learning Division
- Are participating in the Tuition Exchange Program (TE) or the Council of Independent Colleges Program (CIC), and have been awarded a tuition scholarship through the programs