First-Year Merit Scholarships Coverage

This partially funded scholarship for international students covers $8,000-$20,000 in partial scholarships per academic year.

First-Year Merit Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

• an incoming international students in the Fall semester

Make sure to check out the American University admissions pages and the First-Year Merit Scholarships pages for more information!

First-Year Merit Scholarships Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for American University and First-Year Merit Scholarships, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to American University first before applying for First-Year Merit Scholarships. You can visit the official website found in American University Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

There is no separate application needed for First-Year Merit Scholarships. Just apply for admission to American University, and you'll automatically be considered for this offer if you meet the criteria.

First-Year Merit Scholarships Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for First-Year Merit Scholarships! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the American University admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

• Bachelor's Deadline (Fall - Early Decision I): November 15, 2025
• Bachelor's Deadline (Fall - Regular Decision): January 15, 2026
• Bachelor's Deadline (Fall - Early Decision II): January 15, 2026

For more information about the admission details of American University, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

First-Year Merit Scholarships Page

Want to learn more about American University, First-Year Merit Scholarships, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the First-Year Merit Scholarships page!

Official Scholarship Page

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.