Scholarships
A-State scholarships: automatic, transparent, no essay required
A-State’s international scholarships are considered the moment your application arrives — no separate form, no interview. Add more than 250 graduate assistantships a year, and the reduced tuition rate that applies when you apply through this office.
$3,000
International scholarship / year (GPA 3.25)
$10,650
Tuition a year when you apply through this office (15 credits/term)
250+
Graduate assistantships / year
0
Essays or separate forms required
Source: astate.edu — International Scholarships · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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International scholarships — automatic consideration
| Scholarship | Value | Conditions | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Freshman Scholarship | $3,000/year | New international undergraduate; GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher; English requirement met | Automatic with a complete application |
| Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship | $3,000/year | Transfer student; GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher; at least 24 transferable credits | Automatic with a complete application |
Neither award can be combined with another scholarship. Scholarships are reviewed each year under the university’s renewal rules.
Source: astate.edu — Financial Aid for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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SAT/ACT-based scholarships
Beyond the international award, A-State runs academic scholarship packages based on SAT/ACT scores: for 2027–28, A-State Endeavor at $2,000 a year (ACT 19–20 or SAT 990–1050, GPA 3.0), Enrichment at $4,000 (ACT 21–24 or SAT 1060–1209, GPA 3.0) and Inspire at $6,000 (ACT 25 or SAT 1210 and above, GPA 3.5), renewable with a 3.0 GPA. An important caveat: the university’s international scholarship page lists only the $3,000 award and states that it cannot be combined with other scholarships, and the academic-package page says nothing about international students. Whether you are considered for an SAT/ACT package therefore has to be confirmed case by case — do not build it into your budget before you hold an award letter.
Source: astate.edu — Academic Scholarships 2027–28 · astate.edu — International Scholarships · Updated Aug 22, 2026
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Graduate assistantships — graduate level
At graduate level the largest saving usually comes from an appointment rather than an award. A-State fills more than 250 teaching and research posts a year; holding one means regular income alongside a lower tuition rate, and for some doctoral researchers no tuition bill at all.
What an assistantship gives you
- Paid twice a month
- Master’s students pay the in-state tuition rate (if appointed on or before the 11th class day)
- Doctoral students receive a full tuition waiver (if appointed on or before the 11th class day)
- Master’s assistants enrol in at least 6 graduate credits a semester (maximum 12)
- Doctoral assistants enrol in at least 9 credits a semester; work is capped at 20 hours a week
Source: astate.edu — Financial Aid for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
Applying through this office
The reduced tuition rate for students who apply through this office
International students who apply through this office are billed at a reduced tuition rate: $5,325 for a 15-credit semester rather than $9,000. The rate is tied to applying through the office — it does not apply to applications filed directly with the university. What matters practically is that the lower figure is the one printed on your very first invoice: there is nothing to claim back afterwards, and no extra application to file.
Tuition at 15 credits per semester
| Item | Standard international rate | Rate when you apply through this office |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $626 / credit | $355 / credit |
| 15 credits — one semester | $9,000 | $5,325 |
| Academic year (fall + spring) | $18,000 | $10,650 |
These are tuition lines only. Per-semester fees, housing, meals and health insurance are billed at the same rate to every international student and do not move with this figure. The $626 per credit is the 2026–27 international undergraduate rate; the $355 per credit is the rate applied to international students who apply through this office.
Source: astate.edu — Tuition & Fees for International Students · Updated Aug 22, 2026
Conditions
- Apply through A-State’s authorized international admissions office (not available when applying directly)
- Undergraduate and graduate level, fall and spring semesters
- Not available for the summer term — international students receive no scholarship or financial aid in summer
- Maintain full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic progress
- Awarded per academic year and reviewed at renewal
- Whether it combines with the $3,000/year international scholarship is confirmed by the office case by case
Policy published by A-State’s authorized international admissions office. Ask the office to confirm the applicable amount for your intake in writing before you apply.
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How to receive a scholarship
- 1
Submit a complete application on time
International scholarships are assessed from your admission file itself: transcripts, English score and (if any) SAT/ACT. There is no separate form.
- 2
Meet the GPA and English thresholds
GPA 3.25 (4.0 scale) and the English requirement for full admission. Students admitted conditionally (ELA) are considered when they enter their major.
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Receive the award with your admission letter
The university announces the scholarship in the admission letter or a separate letter. The amount is credited directly to your tuition bill each semester.
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Renew each year
Maintain full-time status and academic progress under the university’s renewal rules to keep the scholarship in later years.
To maximize your scholarship
- Keep your high-school average at the equivalent of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Take IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo to the required level for full admission
- Ask the office before sitting the SAT/ACT purely for a scholarship
- Apply early, 6–9 months before your intake
- Graduate level: contact the department early for an assistantship
- Ask the office about current offers before applying
Scholarship FAQ
Are there full scholarships for international students?
A-State does not offer automatic full scholarships to international undergraduates. The $3,000-per-year international scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships. At graduate level, an assistantship brings tuition down to the in-state rate.
My GPA is 3.2. Do I get the $3,000?
The threshold is 3.25/4.0, so 3.2 falls short. However, converting from your own national grading scale may not give the figure you expect — let the office convert your transcript precisely before concluding.
Does the scholarship apply during the ELA?
The international scholarship applies when you enter your major with full admission. For the ELA period, contact the office to confirm any current offers.
Can I lose my scholarship?
Yes, if you do not meet the renewal conditions (academic progress or credit load). The university states the conditions in your award letter; your advisor explains them so you can plan ahead.
Does the scholarship reduce the proof of funds for the I-20?
Yes. The scholarship amount is recorded and lowers the funds you must document for the I-20 — a meaningful benefit for the visa application.
Are partner-office offers university scholarships?
No. They are offers provided by our admissions team under their own conditions, separate from scholarships awarded by A-State. The office provides the details in writing when you get in touch.
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