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Seattle University Merit Awards

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Seattle University: At least USD8,000/year; first-year renewal up to four years, transfer renewal up to three or four years according to accepted credits. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Seattle University
Host country
United States
Deadline
Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.
Region
Americas

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Bachelor
Deadline
Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.

Key eligibility criteria

  • First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the Seattle University Merit Awards (2026)

Seattle University Merit Awards Provider: Seattle University Study destination: United States Study level: Bachelor Award At least USD8,000/year; first-year renewal up to four years, transfer renewal up to three or four years according to accepted credits. Eligibility First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ. Cycle: Ongoing merit program; Fall 2027 admission cycle confirmed How to apply Official programme information: https://www.seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid--scholarships/scholarships--grants/undergraduate/ Application route: https://www.seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/international-admissions/international-undergraduate/ Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

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.

  • Varies

Seattle University Merit Awards eligibility

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  • First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need.

Seattle University Merit Awards document information

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

    How to apply for the Seattle University Merit Awards 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid--scholarships/scholarships--grants/undergraduate/ 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: First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need.. 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: Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Seattle University Merit Awards deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.. 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

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.

      Provider deadline information: Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    International/first-degree eligibility: https://www.seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/international-admissions/faqs/ . Explicit Fall 2027 application dates: https://www.seattleu.edu/academics/university-honors/applying-to-the-program/ . Consolidates merit tiers and first-year/transfer routes; Seattle University is distinct from Seattle Colleges.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Seattle University Merit Awards?+

    First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need.

    What funding does the Seattle University Merit Awards offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.seattleu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid--scholarships/scholarships--grants/undergraduate/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: First-year and transfer international applicants completing admission to their first undergraduate degree; awards determined by admission information, not financial need.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Automatic admission consideration. Annual fall Early Action November 1 and Regular Decision January 15; other term deadlines differ.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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