International Diversity Scholarships at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University awards a limited number of out-of-country tuition waivers to undergraduate and graduate international students. The stated purpose is to support international education and help ensure a multicultural student population. Recipients pay in-state tuition and fees.

The waiver is for international students studying at Georgia Southern and is described as available to both undergraduate and graduate international students. The eligibility requirements state that applicants must be admitted to a graduate degree program, and the eligibility section includes restrictions related to visa status.

Georgia Southern states that the waiver is awarded based on outstanding academic standing, financial need, and commitment to the university and community. The page also notes that only a limited number of waivers are awarded.

It states only the tuition and fees outcome for students who receive the award.

• Applicants must be international students (students who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident).
• Georgia Southern states the waiver is available to undergraduate and graduate international students.
• Applicants must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
• Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic standing.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the university and community.
• Visa restriction: Only students with F-1 visa status may be granted a waive

• Pay in-state tuition and fees (in place of out-of-country tuition).

1. Apply for admission to Georgia Southern University (the eligibility requirements state that applicants must be admitted to a graduate degree program).
2. Submit the admissions application materials required by Georgia Southern’s international student admission process.
3. Apply for the out-of-country tuition waiver as part of the selection process described for international students demonstrating outstanding academic standing, financial need, and commitment to the university and community.

• Admission application: Complete the Online Application.
• Non-refundable application fee of $30 (US) paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa).
• Freshman applicants: high school transcripts (and certified English translation if transcripts are not in English).
• Freshman applicants: submit SAT or ACT scores directly from the testing agency.
• Transfer applicants: submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (and certified English translation if transcripts are not in English); if fewer than 30 transferable semester hours, submit secondary school transcripts.
• English language proficiency materials for international applicants whose native language is not English: proof of English proficiency, including TOEFL or IELTS (results submitted directly from the testing service, or exemptions described).