Tulane offers variety of generous need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities for international students.
Tulane offers up to $30,000 in need-based financial aid to international students who qualify and who have not already been awarded that amount or more in merit scholarships. Students must reapply for need based aid every year. To apply, you must submit a CSS Profile and all necessary supporting documents. It is highly recommended you do so by February 15.
All applicants are considered for partial merit scholarship by completing the Common Application for admission. To be considered for all scholarships, however, international students should complete the following 5 steps as we may evaluate both your need and merit in our awarding process:
5 Steps for Scholarship Consideration
- Complete the Common Application for admission.
- Complete the CSS Profile by our financial aid deadlines (for international students who are non-U.S. citizens, Tulane's Declaration & Certification of Finances form is satisfactory for our Academic, Service and Leadership Scholarship and general merit scholarship consideration) Complete the CSS Profile by our financial aid deadlines
- Complete Tulane’s Declaration & Certification of Finances
- Submit supporting documentation when requested by our Office of Financial Aid
- Complete the Tulane Scholarship Application, audition, or portfolio on your Green Wave Portal by December 5th.
In addition to the special awards below, international students may compete for all other available merit scholarships. Please contact your admission counselor for more information about scholarships.
Global Scholarship
Tulane's Global Scholarships are renewable for 4 years (5 years for students in the 5-year Architecture program). Please note that:
- Applicants in the top 20% academically (based on testing and high school/secondary school record) of the applicant pool are most competitive for these scholarships
- You should submit an Early Action (November 15) or Early Decision (November 1) application for admission to be competitive for these scholarships
- Nominations are made by the admission committee and are based on your Common Application and Tulane Scholarship Application, which can only be submitted after your Common Application. Your Tulane Scholarship Application must be submitted through your Green Wave Portal
- Candidates may be invited to participate in a video interview with the international admission committee by March 31
Regional Scholarships for International Students
Tulane offers a variety of merit scholarships to high-achieving international students in various regions around the world. These include the Latin American Scholar Award, the South Asian Scholar Award, and the Sub-Saharan African Leadership Award. These partial or full-tuition awards are renewable for 4 years (5 years for students in the 5-year Architecture Program). Nominations are made by the admission committee and based on your Common Application for admission and Tulane Scholarship Application, which must be submitted after you submit your Common Application. Your Tulane Scholarship Application must be submitted through your Green Wave Portal.
