Harvey Mudd College Merit Awards for International Students
Harvey Mudd College in California awards renewable merit scholarships to international undergraduates, including Africans, on top of need-based aid. Eligibility, awards, deadlines.
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At a glance
- Sponsor
- Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California
- Level
- Undergraduate (4-year BSc — STEM only)
- Funding
- Merit awards from US$10,000–US$40,000/year, renewable 4 years; combinable with need-based aid
- Deadline
- Regular Decision Jan 5; Early Decision Nov 1 / Jan 5
Who is eligible
- International applicant (including African students) applying as a first-year undergraduate.
- Strong record in maths and science — calculus and advanced sciences expected by senior year.
- Apply via the Common Application with the Harvey Mudd supplement.
- SAT/ACT are test-optional through 2026 entry; submit if they strengthen your file.
What the award covers
- Harvey Mudd Merit Awards: typically US$10,000–US$40,000 per year
- Stackable with the College's need-based aid for international students
- Renewable for all 4 years if you maintain satisfactory academic progress
- All Mudd undergraduates graduate with a single BSc designed to integrate engineering, science and the humanities
How to apply
- Submit the Common Application and Harvey Mudd writing supplement.
- Request the CSS Profile if you also want need-based consideration as an international student.
- Send official secondary-school transcripts, predicted grades and two teacher recommendations (one in math or science).
- Optional: submit SAT/ACT and any AP/IB results that strengthen your STEM profile.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harvey Mudd fully need-blind for African students?
No. Mudd is need-aware for international applicants, which means your demonstrated financial need is part of the admissions decision. Merit awards are separate from need-based aid.
What majors does Harvey Mudd offer?
All Mudd majors are STEM: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, plus joint and individual programs of study.
Can I combine the merit award with other scholarships?
Yes. The merit award stacks with Harvey Mudd need-based aid and most outside scholarships, up to the cost of attendance.
Are AP, IB or A-level results required?
No. They are not required, but strong scores in calculus, physics, chemistry or further maths strengthen a STEM application.