Berea College International Student Aid
Berea College covers 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees for every admitted international student, who also work in the college work program; about 40 or fewer new international students are admitted each year.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Aid and scholarships cover 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees. Admitted students pay a $2,200 deposit (adjustable on need) and work at least 10 hours a week in the work program; most earn over $2,000 a year for personal costs.
Eligible applicants
International undergraduate applicants with outstanding secondary results, financial need and an approved English test; fall entry only
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Overview
Berea College International Student Aid is offered by Berea College for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition
Included
Housing and food
Included
Fees
Included
Personal expenses (earned through the work program)
May be included
$2,200 enrolment deposit
Not included
Aid and scholarships cover 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees. Admitted students pay a $2,200 deposit (adjustable on need) and work at least 10 hours a week in the work program; most earn over $2,000 a year for personal costs. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students (applicants without US status).
- International eligibility
- About 40 or fewer new international students are admitted each year; transfer space is very limited.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Outstanding secondary or leaving-exam results.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Previous qualification
- No bachelor's degree yet.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- An approved English test (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or Duolingo) at the minimum scores.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needCompetitive
- One factor in the holistic review.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
International applicants who meet entrance requirements in their home country with outstanding secondary or leaving-exam results and an approved English test (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or Duolingo). Only first undergraduate study is offered, so applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree are not eligible. Financial need is one factor in a holistic review. New international students enter only in the fall.
Applicant profile
- International undergraduate applicants with outstanding secondary results, financial need and an approved English test; fall entry only
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- International applicants who meet entrance requirements in their home country with outstanding secondary or leaving-exam results and an approved English test (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or Duolingo). Only first undergraduate study is offered, so applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree are not eligible. Financial need is one factor in a holistic review. New international students enter only in the fall.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Online application with personal essay
- Secondary school transcripts and leaving exam results
- Approved English test score
- Recommendations
- International Financial Questionnaire
- Passport bio page and medical history form (admitted students)
How to apply
- 1
Check you have no bachelor's degree and meet the entrance requirements in your country
- 2
Submit the online application with all supporting materials by 30 November
- 3
Complete the International Financial Questionnaire
- 4
If admitted, pay the $2,200 deposit to receive the I-20
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications are due 30 November each year and decisions are released by 31 March. New international students enter in the fall term only.
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Berea College
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.