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Harvey Mudd Merit Award for International Students
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The Harvey Mudd Merit Award is made available for both domestic and international students taking up an undergraduate degree within Harvey Mudd College.
Known as part of the Claremont Colleges, Harvey Mudd College (HMC) is a scientific and engineering-focused private college in Claremont, California.
It offers nine majors in engineering, science, and mathematics, all of which are built on a strong core curriculum that incorporates a substantial dosage of humanities and social science courses.
**Application deadline:** November 15, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Harvey Mudd Merit Awards](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/harvey-mudd-merit-award-for-international-students/#h-benefits-of-the-harvey-mudd-merit-awards)
- [Eligibility Criteria for International Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/harvey-mudd-merit-award-for-international-students/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-international-students)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/harvey-mudd-merit-award-for-international-students/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Harvey Mudd Merit Awards
The Harvey Mudd Merit Award offers $10,000 to be used for tuition expenses for successful applicants.
Students who enroll in this institution will have the opportunity to participate in campus life through programming, governance, and co-curricular activities. Through events and leadership opportunities, students will form meaningful and lasting connections with their communities.
## Eligibility Criteria for International Students
Students, both international and domestic, are qualified to apply for the said merit award. All nationalities shall be equally considered. Furthermore, the amount shall cover undergraduate degrees in any subject offered by the university.
All first-year applicants, domestic and international, are considered for the Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award.
However, recipients must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 by the conclusion of each spring term.
## How to Apply
- In order to apply for this grant, candidates must take admission in an undergraduate degree at the university. After they can apply through the [**Common Application**](https://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-hartford) or [**Coalition Application**](https://shibboleth-idp.collegenet.com/idp/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO?SAMLRequest=fZJBc4IwFIT%2FCpO7BBBbzIgzVA91xlZGaA%2B9dAI%2BMNOQ0LxQ239fFNvai7dM8mX37SYz5I1sWdLZvdrCewdonc9GKmSng5h0RjHNUSBTvAFktmRZ8rBmgeux1mirSy2JkyCCsUKrhVbYNWAyMB%2BihKftOiZ7a1tklB4OB7f) for achieving the fund.
- **Supporting Documents:** You must submit a personal essay that is required for either application. Harvey Mudd does not have a preference between the two applications, an official high school transcript, a copy of passport.
- **Admission Requirements:** For taking admission, applicants must meet [**the entry requirements**](https://www.hmc.edu/admission/apply/first-year-students/) of the university.
- **Language Requirement:** International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. English proficiency can be demonstrated by taking one of three exams:
- Duolingo English Test (DET)– only the 160-point version
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)– the iBT, the iBT Home Edition, the Paper-based Test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Harvey Mudd Merit Award for International Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Harvey Mudd Merit Award for International Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.