EARTH University Full and Partial Scholarships
Need-based full and partial scholarships for admitted students at EARTH University in Costa Rica, awarded after admission to applicants from many countries.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Costa Rica
Funding
Full scholarships are usually sponsor-funded; about 1,000+ applicants a year and roughly 50 are awarded. Partial scholarships cover a percentage set by a financial aid committee, with the family paying the rest. Tuition for the course starting January 2026 is US$36,856 a year, covering tuition, student services, housing, food and medical insurance; the Spanish programme is separate.
Eligible applicants
Applicants admitted to EARTH who cannot otherwise afford it
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Overview
EARTH University Full and Partial Scholarships is offered by EARTH University for Undergraduate study in Costa Rica. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Housing and food
May be included
Medical insurance
May be included
Spanish programme
Not included
Full scholarships are usually sponsor-funded; about 1,000+ applicants a year and roughly 50 are awarded. Partial scholarships cover a percentage set by a financial aid committee, with the family paying the rest. Tuition for the course starting January 2026 is US$36,856 a year, covering tuition, student services, housing, food and medical insurance; the Spanish programme is separate. 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
- Applicant group: Applicants admitted to EARTH who cannot otherwise afford it.
- International eligibility
- Admissions officers are assigned by region; students receive help obtaining a temporary student permit.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- High school diploma and transcripts for the last three completed years; aptitude and psychometric tests
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Need assessed through a socioeconomic study after admission
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Costa Rica
Official eligibility summary
Aid is considered only after a candidate passes the admissions process (aptitude and psychometric tests, interviews) and a family socioeconomic study. A high school diploma and recent transcripts are required. The page states no country restriction.
Applicant profile
- Applicants admitted to EARTH who cannot otherwise afford it
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Costa Rica
Current-cycle criteria
- Aid is considered only after a candidate passes the admissions process (aptitude and psychometric tests, interviews) and a family socioeconomic study. A high school diploma and recent transcripts are required. The page states no country restriction.
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
- Three recommendation letters
- High school transcripts (last three years)
- High school diploma or certificate
- Language certificates, awards
How to apply
- 1
Create an account on the online form
- 2
Complete the application and upload documents
- 3
Admissions review, aptitude and psychometric tests
- 4
Group and individual interviews
- 5
Family socioeconomic study and committee decision
- 6
Admission and student permit support
Application timeline
Application cycle
Admission forms are received from 15 October to 31 January; profile review and socioeconomic forms 1 February to 15 March; exams and interviews in April; admission in June; arrival mid-August. The page does not state the year.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
EARTH University
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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.
