Matelich Scholarship
Full-ride award at Puget Sound covering 100 percent of tuition and fees, a double room, a meal plan and the student government fee for up to four years. Two are awarded each year; financial need is not required.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
100 percent of tuition and fees, standard double room, standard medium meal plan and student government fee for up to four years. Two awarded per year.
Eligible applicants
Incoming first-year students, including international applicants
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Overview
Matelich Scholarship is offered by University of Puget Sound for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Housing
Included
Meal plan
Included
100 percent of tuition and fees, standard double room, standard medium meal plan and student government fee for up to four years. Two awarded per year. 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
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Not restricted on the scholarship page; the international students page lists it for international applicants.
- International eligibility
- International applicants also need the International Verification of Finances form for admission.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- SAT or ACT scores are required for scholarship consideration. Renewal needs a 3.50 GPA or top-quarter class rank.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- For admission: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 105 recommended if English was not the language of instruction.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not required.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Any incoming first-year student can apply. Financial need is not required. Applicants are judged on academic, service, integrity and leadership criteria. The first-year international students page lists the Matelich award for international applicants.
Applicant profile
- Incoming first-year students, including international applicants
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Any incoming first-year student can apply. Financial need is not required. Applicants are judged on academic, service, integrity and leadership criteria. The first-year international students page lists the Matelich award for international applicants.
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
- Admission application
- Matelich application
- SAT or ACT scores
How to apply
- 1
Submit a complete admission application by Dec. 1
- 2
Submit the separate Matelich Scholarship application and test scores by Dec. 1
- 3
Finalists interview virtually in late February
- 4
Awardees and alternates notified by March 15
Application timeline
Application cycle
Admission and Matelich applications due Dec. 1 (no year on the page); ten finalists interview virtually in late February; awardees notified by March 15.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Puget Sound
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.