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Miami University Scholarships 2027 in USA for International Students (Up to Full Ride)
Updated 27 October 2026
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Miami University, a highly ranked public university in Oxford, Ohio, offers several scholarships to international students starting a bachelor's degree in fall 2027. The top award, the Presidential Fellows Program, is a full ride.
Scholarships for international students
1. Presidential Fellows Program (full ride)
- Covers tuition, fees, housing and food for four years
- Plus a one-time US$5,000 academic enrichment stipend
- Only 15 students a year, chosen from top Honors College applicants
- How to apply: apply to Miami by 1 December 2026 and indicate interest in the Honors College and the Presidential Fellows Program on your application
- Finalists are told in January and invited to an interview
- Renewal: full-time study on the Oxford campus and a 3.5 cumulative GPA
2. International Merit Scholarship (automatic)
No separate application is needed. Miami calculates your US-equivalent GPA and awards up to:
| US GPA (4.0 scale) |
IB score |
Award |
| 3.25 and above |
36+ |
Up to 50% of tuition |
| 3.00–3.24 |
32–35 |
Up to 40% of tuition |
| 2.75–2.99 |
29–31 |
Up to 30% of tuition |
| 2.50–2.74 |
25–28 |
Up to 20% of tuition |
- SAT or ACT scores are not required
- Renewal: full-time study on the Oxford campus and a 3.0 cumulative GPA
3. #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
- At least 50% of tuition, renewable for four years
- Two awards a year for non-US citizens interested in intercultural learning and exchange
- How to apply: apply to Miami by 1 December 2026, then submit the #YouAreWelcomeHere application by 1 January 2027
- Winners are told in February
4. Prodesse Scholarship
- US$1,000–2,000 a year for top Honors College admits who are not Presidential Fellows
Who can apply
- International students (not US citizens or permanent residents) applying as first-year undergraduates for fall 2027
- A US-equivalent GPA of 2.50 or higher for merit scholarships
- Excellent grades and strong leadership for the Presidential Fellows Program
How to apply
- Apply to Miami University through the Common Application.
- Indicate interest in the Honors College and the Presidential Fellows Program on your application.
- Submit your transcripts and a recommendation letter by 1 December 2026.
- Apply for #YouAreWelcomeHere by 1 January 2027, if you're interested.
Key dates
| Stage |
Date |
| Priority deadline (all scholarships) |
1 December 2026 |
| #YouAreWelcomeHere application |
1 January 2027 |
| Presidential Fellows finalists told |
January 2027 |
| Enrolment deposit |
1 May 2027 |
| Studies begin |
Fall 2027 |
Good to know
The merit and #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarships cover tuition only. Housing, food and fees are extra, so plan how to fund the rest of your costs. You'll also need proof of funds for your student visa.
Tips
- Apply by 1 December. Late applications get lower priority for scholarships.
- Aim for the Honors College. It's the route to the full-ride Presidential Fellows Program.
- Show leadership and community impact in your essays.
- Tell your intercultural story in the #YouAreWelcomeHere application.
- Applying for these scholarships is free. Never pay anyone who promises a guaranteed award.