Drew University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most scholarships at Drew University are for on-campus studies.

Drew scholarships are offered broadly across subjects because many are merit-based and awarded at admission (not restricted to one major). That said, there are also scholarships and pathways connected to specific areas: arts (Drew Scholarship for the Arts), social impact (Drew Action Scholars), health/medicine via partner pathways (including a BA/MD dual program), and graduate awards that explicitly reference professions like nursing and education. In scholarship stories, Drew study is also represented in humanities/theology: Sung Hyun Lee completed a PhD in Theology at Drew and received a major fellowship to support that path. Business and STEM are also clearly in scope at Drew (for example, graduate programs include areas like finance and data science, and Drew promotes engineering dual-degree routes). If you’re asking specifically about medicine: Drew’s BA/MD pathway scholarship exists, but eligibility can be restricted (see the nationality question below); Sung Hyun Lee’s experience is a reminder that subject fit matters too—he advises applicants to “Connect your stories to the institution’s raison d’être… [so] the institution [will] pay attention to your story.”

Drew’s admission-based academic scholarships include international students. Drew explicitly states that international students are automatically considered for Drew University Academic Scholarships at the time of admission.

Often yes for international applicants, but it depends on your academic history and the school/program. Drew’s international undergraduate checklist includes results from an English proficiency exam (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo), and notes waivers may be considered case-by-case based on things like prior study. For graduate admissions, Drew also outlines English proficiency expectations (and for some areas like Theology, policies can be stricter about which tests are accepted). In the scholarship stories, Sung Hyun Lee emphasized that language preparation was central to her success: “I worked hard to improve my language skills in English… When I say ‘hard,’ I really mean ‘hard.’” She also shared that for language tests, what helped most was “getting yourself familiarized with the language itself” rather than only memorizing test facts.

There can be guideline minimums, and competitive programs may expect more. Drew’s international undergraduate information references an in-country equivalent of a 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale as part of its baseline academic expectations (alongside supporting documents). At the graduate/research level, expectations can be higher depending on the field: Sung Hyun Lee (PhD Theology, Drew) said doctoral applicants in theology/religious studies are often expected to have “a GPA higher than 3.6 to 3.7 out of 4.0” (as a general benchmark), and added that her own GPA was “mostly high in the US.”

Drew’s institutional merit scholarships are generally tied to admission status and enrollment rather than a single universal age cutoff, but age limits can appear in specific scholarships, especially external fellowships.

A strong academic record plus a clear, program-aligned story is the usual winning combination. Drew’s major undergraduate merit scholarships are awarded at admission based on prior academic achievement (no separate scholarship application for those), and international students are considered as well. For more specialized pathways, requirements can be more specific (for example, some dual-degree tracks list minimum GPA expectations). From the recipient side, Sung Hyun Lee stressed two things: (1) academics matter. She noted PhD-level expectations can be around “3.6 to 3.7 out of 4.0” in her field, and (2) your narrative and revision process matter. Se said understanding the institution’s purpose is “most important before you start writing your application,” and that “Constant revision of the application until you think it’s clear and professional” was a key strategy.

Your document list depends on level (undergraduate vs graduate) and whether you’re an international student, but common items show up consistently: transcripts, recommendations, and a strong personal statement/essay. Drew’s international undergraduate checklist includes items like an application, a non-refundable application fee, recommendation letter(s), official transcripts (secondary/high school and any college), and English proficiency results; international students may also need financial certification and, after deposit, I-20/visa-related steps. For graduate programs, Drew notes that requirements vary by program, but commonly include official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

• International undergraduate examples: application (Common App), application fee, recommendation letter, secondary school transcript, official college transcripts (if applicable), English proficiency results, and certification of finances.
• Visa/I-20 examples (after acceptance/next steps): passport copy, I-20 application, financial documentation (such as bank/asset statements), and affidavit(s) of support if sponsored.
• Graduate examples: official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement (plus program-specific items as required).

Yes. Drew lists a $40 non-refundable application fee in its undergraduate admissions checklist. Graduate-level fees can differ by school and year.