Arizona State University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes, ASU Online students can still be eligible for scholarships and other aid, and ASU Online notes that “online students … are eligible for scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid.”

Scholarships at ASU span a wide range of subjects, generally including STEM (like engineering), business, humanities, and health/medicine-related fields, because many opportunities are offered through university-wide scholarship searching (e.g., Scholarship Universe) and individual colleges. In the Global Scholarships stories, you can see this breadth in real people: Muhammad Bilal pursued a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, while Sirada Kananurak pursued an MA in Women’s and Gender Studies and wrote, “I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies at Arizona State University.”

ASU scholarships can be open to many nationalities, but the exact eligibility depends on the scholarship type. Some awards are broadly open to international students (often with visa/residency conditions), while others are nationality-specific (especially government scholarships). In the Global Scholarships ASU stories, Sirada Kananurak is “a Fulbright scholar from Thailand,” and Muhammad Bilal describes growing up in “Karachi, Pakistan” and being a Fulbright Scholar, both examples of nationality-tied pathways.

Often yes for international applicants; ASU commonly requires proof of English proficiency unless you qualify for an exemption. In the ASU recipient stories, both scholarship recipients took English tests as part of their process. Sirada Kananurak shared: “I took IELTS … and got the band score of 8.5,” and later “had to take the TOEFL … and received a score of 111.” Muhammad Bilal also notes TOEFL was required for his scholarship: “TOEFL was also required … where I scored 114/120.”

Minimum grade/GPA expectations depend on your level (undergraduate vs. graduate) and the program, but ASU does publish baseline guidance (and departments can be more selective). From the two Global Scholarships recipient examples: Sirada Kananurak had a “first-class honor (GPA: 3.91),” and Muhammad Bilal entered with “CGPA: 3.46/4.00.” These are not “minimums,” but they show what successful applicants in these stories looked like academically.

There isn’t one single ASU-wide age limit for “all scholarships,” but some scholarships do have age requirements (especially external or partnership programs).

A strong academic record helps, but competitive scholarships usually look for a mix: grades, clear goals, and evidence you’ll use the opportunity well (research, leadership, service, impact).

Exact documents vary by program, but common requirements include transcripts, proof of degree completion (for graduate), English test scores (if required), and program-specific materials (statement of purpose/personal statement, resume/CV, recommendations, writing samples, GRE/GMAT for some graduate programs). In the Global Scholarships ASU stories, the most repeated “core packet” items are essays + recommendations: Sirada Kananurak says Fulbright/IIE managed applications using “the personal statement, the study objective, and a writing sample,” and she adds that the “main components … include the personal statement, the study objective, and the letter of recommendations.” Muhammad Bilal echoes the same priority: “one of the most important parts … is the personal statement and/or study objectives,” and notes it takes “a good few iterations.”

Yes, ASU generally charges a nonrefundable application fee (amount depends on applicant type and sometimes program). For international undergraduate applicants, ASU lists a fee of $85 (and $70 for ASU Online undergraduate programs). For graduate applications, ASU states there is a nonrefundable fee, and some units list different amounts for domestic vs. international applicants.