The University of Michigan International Student Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding incoming international freshmen who wish to study in the United States of America.
This prestigious scholarship supports selected students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) and helps cover the cost of attendance for up to four years of study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth up to $100,000
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: April 10, 2026
Scholarship Details
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan offers the International Student Scholarship to exceptional international candidates seeking undergraduate education at the college. Each year, the LSA Scholarships Office awards a limited number of scholarships to first-year incoming students, with awards renewable for up to four years.
Selection for the scholarship is based on information provided in both the undergraduate admission application and the LSA scholarship application. As the number of admitted international students continues to grow, the College of LSA carefully selects recipients while honoring the intentions of donors who generously support these scholarship opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the University of Michigan International Student Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an incoming first-year undergraduate student admitted to a degree program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
- Applicants will be considered even if they have not yet enrolled
- Must not be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be enrolled or intend to enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per term)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful recipients of the University of Michigan International Student Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Scholarship awards of up to $25,000 per year
- Scholarships are renewable for four years, subject to meeting annual eligibility requirements
- Financial support that helps cover the cost of attendance for qualified LSA students
- Total scholarship value of up to $100,000 over four years
Required Documents
Applicants should be prepared to submit the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal statement or essay
- English proficiency document (if applicable)
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Michigan International Student Scholarship:
- Click the scholarship link to visit the official scholarship webpage
- Apply for an undergraduate program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
- Applicants must be admitted to LSA before applying for the scholarship
For Enrolled Students (Already Admitted):
- Click the application link and log in using your UM uniquename and password
For Non-Enrolled but Admitted Students:
You must complete all the steps below before accessing the application portal (the process may take up to 48 hours):
- Step 1: Create a UM Friend Account (required to access university systems, including the LSA Scholarships Application Portal)
- Step 2: Verify your Friend Account on Wolverine Access
- Navigate to the Students tab
- Click New & Prospective Student Business
- Log in with your Friend Account ID and password
- Verify personal information, including UMID and birth date
- Step 3: Once verification is complete, proceed to submit your scholarship application
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