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Berea College International Student Scholarship
Full tuition for all four years, with first-year room, board and fees also covered for international students
- Funder
- Berea College
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
Berea College charges no tuition to any student, and international students additionally receive room, board and fees in their first year, funded by the college's endowment.
Every student works in a campus labour position, which covers personal expenses and builds savings toward later years — an unusual and genuinely debt-free route into a US degree.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically closes in the autumn for entry the following August — apply early, places are very limited
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying as a first-year international undergraduate
- Demonstrated financial need — Berea admits students who could not otherwise afford college
- A strong academic record and clear motivation for a liberal arts education
- Willingness to take part in the college's required labour programme
- Places for international students are extremely limited each year
How to apply
- Start the application early — Berea's international deadlines are earlier than most
- Submit academic records, references and the required financial documentation
- Complete the international student financial statement in full
- Interviews may be conducted online with shortlisted applicants
- Admission and the funding package are confirmed together
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Berea College International Student Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Berea College International Student Scholarship cover?
Full tuition for all four years, with first-year room, board and fees also covered for international students. Berea College charges no tuition to any student, and international students additionally receive room, board and fees in their first year, funded by the college's endowment.
Who is eligible for the Berea College International Student Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Applying as a first-year international undergraduate; Demonstrated financial need — Berea admits students who could not otherwise afford college; A strong academic record and clear motivation for a liberal arts education; Willingness to take part in the college's required labour programme; Places for international students are extremely limited each year. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Berea College International Student Scholarship deadline?
Typically closes in the autumn for entry the following August — apply early, places are very limited. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.