WMU Diether H. Haenicke International Scholarship Awards

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education awards the Global Education Undergraduate Merit Scholarship and the Global Education Graduate Merit Scholarship. Western Michigan University states these scholarships are awarded to international students based on merit and the student’s total estimated cost balance, and they apply only to Western Michigan University academic tuition. Western Michigan University also states that merit scholarships are for degree-seeking students and that terms apply.

The scholarships target initial F-1 or J-1 international undergraduate and graduate applicants. The undergraduate scholarship covers international undergraduate students entering WMU for the first time after secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution, including undergraduate degree Pathway programs, with admission for fall or spring semester. The graduate scholarship covers initial F-1 or J-1 international graduate student applicants admitted for fall or spring semesters.

Western Michigan University states it receives more eligible applicants than available scholarships, so eligibility does not guarantee an award. For undergraduate students, the scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis while funds are available, and award notifications are made at the time of admission to WMU or shortly afterwards. For graduate students, a separate scholarship application is not needed, but the student must have a complete WMU application by February 15 to be eligible.

Western Michigan University states the undergraduate award can last up to eight semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first, and the graduate award can last up to four semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first. Western Michigan University states the scholarship value is disbursed in two installments for fall and spring semesters.

• Must be an international student on F-1 or J-1 status (merit scholarships are available only for degree-seeking students on F-1 or J-1 status).
• Undergraduate eligibility: initial F-1 or J-1 international undergraduate students entering WMU for the first time after secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution and admitted for fall or spring semester; includes undergraduate degree Pathway programs.
• Undergraduate eligibility: non-resident international status.
• Undergraduate minimum cumulative GPA: 3.50 out of 4.00 (WMU will convert all international grading systems to a 4-point scale).
• Graduate eligibility: initial F-1 or J-1 international graduate student applicants admitted for fall or spring semesters.
• Graduate minimum GPA: 3.50/4.00 (WMU will convert all international grading systems to a 4-point scale).
• Visa restriction (exclusion): visa holders other than F-1/J-1 international student are excluded.
• Exclusion: students fully funded for tuition through Governmental/non-governmental organization (NGO) scholarships or fully funded WMU assistantships are excluded.
• Exclusion (online programs): international undergraduate students applying for and enrolled in fully online degree programs (programs comprised of all online courses) are excluded.
• Exclusion (online programs): international graduate students applying for and enrolled in fully online degree programs (programs comprised of all online courses) are excluded.
• Combination restriction: the merit scholarship cannot be combined with governmental or non-governmental organization (NGO) scholarships or full WMU assistantships (terms apply).
• Undergraduate application requirement: initial F-1 or J-1 international undergraduate students must complete WMU academic admission with all application materials; no additional scholarship application is necessary.
• Graduate application requirement: separate application for scholarship is not needed, but the student must have a complete application to WMU by February 15 to be eligible; this includes the listed graduate application materials.
• Scholarship availability: being eligible does not guarantee receiving the scholarship.

• Undergraduate scholarship value: up to $10,000 per year.
• Undergraduate disbursement: disbursed in two installments for fall and spring semesters.
• Undergraduate maximum duration: up to eight semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first.
• Graduate scholarship value: up to $10,000 per year.
• Graduate disbursement: disbursed in two installments for fall and spring semesters.
• Graduate maximum duration: up to four semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first.
• Scope: applies only to Western Michigan University (WMU) academic tuition.

1. Complete WMU academic admission with all application materials for the Global Education Undergraduate Merit Scholarship; no additional scholarship application is necessary.
2. For the Global Education Graduate Merit Scholarship, do not submit a separate scholarship application, but submit a complete WMU application by February 15 to be eligible.
3. Submit the graduate application materials listed for graduate eligibility (including transcripts and test scores, recommendations, writing sample, statement of purpose, copy of resume/CV, financial statement and signed sponsorship letter/affidavit of support, proof of English proficiency, and a copy of your passport or government identification).
4. Wait for award notification; Western Michigan University states undergraduate recipients will be notified at the time of admission or shortly afterwards, and that graduate award notification occurs in April.

• Transcripts and test scores (including GRE or GMAT) as required by the program/department.
• Recommendations.
• Writing sample.
• Statement of purpose.
• Copy of resume/CV.
• Financial statement and signed sponsorship letter/affidavit of support.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• Copy of passport or government identification.