Fordham University International Student Merit Scholarships

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

• Competitive first-year international merit scholarships of US$10,000–25,000 per year. Awards remain at the initial annual amount for up to four years, subject to applicable GPA and satisfactory-progress requirements.

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• Highly qualified international first-year undergraduates who submit complete admission applications. All African nationalities may be considered; U.S./dual U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible noncitizens use domestic aid procedures.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://www.fordham.edu/undergraduate-admission/international-students/international-faqs/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

2. 2
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: Highly qualified international first-year undergraduates who submit complete admission applications. All African nationalities may be considered; U.S./dual U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible noncitizens use domestic aid procedures.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

3. 3
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: Fall 2027 first-year application: November 1, 2026 for Early Action/Early Decision I (all materials by November 20); January 3, 2027 for Regular Decision/Early Decision II (all materials by January 20). No separate merit application deadline.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: Fall 2027 first-year application: November 1, 2026 for Early Action/Early Decision I (all materials by November 20); January 3, 2027 for Regular Decision/Early Decision II (all materials by January 20). No separate merit application deadline.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   Fall 2027 first-year application: November 1, 2026 for Early Action/Early Decision I (all materials by November 20); January 3, 2027 for Regular Decision/Early Decision II (all materials by January 20). No separate merit application deadline.

   Provider deadline information: Fall 2027 first-year application: November 1, 2026 for Early Action/Early Decision I (all materials by November 20); January 3, 2027 for Regular Decision/Early Decision II (all materials by January 20). No separate merit application deadline.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.