Scholarship Overview
- HARVARD COLLEGE is a unique academic community—a close-knit undergraduate program located within Harvard University.
- With world-class faculty, a dedication to affordability, and groundbreaking research opportunities, committed scholars have all the resources they need to fulfill their academic and personal potential.
Host School(s)
- Study at Harvard
- Teaching and research are intertwined at Harvard College—students contribute to research in labs and libraries and learn from faculty of the highest caliber. The breadth and depth of Harvard’s resources, from library and museum collections to engagement in the arts and athletics, remain unparalleled in higher education.
Field(s) of Study
- Any undergrad degree
What does the scholarship cover?
- The financial aid policies for foreign citizens are exactly the same as those for U.S. citizens. All aid is need-based, and admissions decisions are made without regard to whether an applicant has applied for financial assistance.
- When you apply for aid, we work directly with your family and factor in additional expenses for international students. Harvard meets each family’s demonstrated need.
How many scholarships are given?
- Anyone who is accepted
Which countries are targeted?
- ALL
- There are no quotas or limits of any kind at any point in the admissions process. All students are considered in the same pool for all places in the incoming class, regardless of citizenship or the secondary school they attend. A student’s chances for admission and financial aid are not affected by citizenship or by the location of the school that the student attends.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Each applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. While there is no formula for gaining admission, we hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our holistic admissions process.
- We seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.
- While academic accomplishment is important, the Admissions Committee considers many other factors—strong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.
How do I Apply – Next Steps
All freshman applicants—both international and U.S. candidates—must complete the Common Application or Universal College Application, along with the required supplements. You will need to submit:
- Common/Universal College Application
- Harvard College Questions and Writing Supplement for the Common Application
- $75 fee or a fee waiver
- SAT or ACT with Writing
- Normally, 2 SAT Subject Tests
- School Report and high school transcript
- Teacher Report (2)
- Mid-Year School Report
- Final School Report
Closing Date:
- Regular Action Deadline: February 1st
How do I get more information?
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Tinbite Solomon says
I am a second year Pharmacy student at Mekelle University, in Ethiopia. I was wondering if I can be considered for scholarship. If possible, can you inform me the requirements?
Thank you.
MICHAEL TEFERAWORK says
its a great thing to see that low and middle class peoples can get educated in one of the best universities in the world please help us to make our dreams come true
wafuta wasike says
I graduated in 2001wth a bachelor of education degree from moi University (Kenya).i look forward to enlisting for a masters in disaster management / earth sciences in Harvard university.How ever i have limited funding. i would be glad indeed to obtain any form of assistance.
ASCHALEW AMENE says
I have BA in ECONOMIS and I would like to continue MSC in Economics. THANK YOU
susan wanjiru karanja says
i am a continuing student taking a four year undergraduate course in computer science at the catholic university o Eastern Africa in Kenya. i would like to know if i can be considered for a scholarship in your university. thank you in advance.