Temple University International Student Scholarships

# Overview Temple University provides a range of scholarships specifically for international students. The awards are merit‑based, creative‑prompt based, or tied to particular initiatives such as intercultural exchange or sister‑city partnerships. All scholarships are announced by April 1 each year, and students must meet the specified eligibility criteria and submit required materials by the stated deadlines. # Merit Scholarships - **Eligibility**: First‑year or transfer international students with strong academic records. - **Funding**: Up to $20,000 per year for first‑year students (maximum of four years). Transfer students receive variable amounts. - **Application**: No separate application; the admissions application is used for consideration. - **Deadlines**: Submit all documentation and admissions application by the admissions deadline (exact date not specified in the source). # #WhyUS Scholarship - **Eligibility**: First‑year or transfer international applicants who have applied or are admitted to Temple. - **Funding**: $2,000 to $10,000 per year for up to four consecutive years (first‑year) or two years (transfer). - **Application**: Submit a creative response to the prompt via the #WhyUS application form. Formats include essay (≤250 words), video (≤1 min), audio, photo collage, meme, drawing, or painting. Non‑written submissions require a brief paragraph description. - **Deadlines**: Application deadline March 1; winners announced April 1. Enrollment deposit deadline May 1. - **Additional Notes**: Winners may combine this award with other scholarships and are expected to serve as #WhyUS ambassadors for up to 10 hrs per semester. # #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship - **Eligibility**: First‑year international applicants who demonstrate interest in intercultural learning and exchange. - **Funding**: $20,000 per year, renewable annually. - **Application**: Submit through the Common Application and the #YouAreWelcomeHere application with an essay or video by February 1. - **Deadlines**: Application deadline February 1; winners announced April 1; enrollment deposit deadline May 1. # Sister City Scholarships - **Eligibility**: First‑year applicants from Philadelphia’s sister cities (e.g., Abruzzo, Italy; Aix‑en‑Provence, France; Douala, Cameroon; Florence, Italy; Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Incheon, Korea; Kobe, Japan; Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Tel Aviv‑Yafo, Israel; Tianjin, China; Toruń, Poland). - **Funding**: $10,000 per academic year for four years. - **Application**: Complete the Sister City Scholarship application (details not provided in the source). - **Deadlines**: Winners announced April 1. # Application Process Summary 1. Apply for admission via the Common Application. 2. Submit the relevant scholarship application(s) (Merit, #WhyUS, #YouAreWelcomeHere, Sister City) by the specified deadlines. 3. Provide required materials (essays, videos, photos, etc.) in the accepted formats. 4. If awarded, claim the scholarship by submitting an enrollment deposit by May 1. # Known Eligibility, Funding, and Deadlines - Eligibility criteria are explicitly listed for each scholarship. - Funding amounts and duration are specified. - Application and announcement deadlines are provided. # Unknowns - Exact admissions deadline for merit scholarships. - Detailed selection criteria beyond “strong academic record” for merit scholarships. - Whether the #WhyUS and #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarships are renewable beyond the first year. - Specific requirements for the Sister City Scholarship application. # Source Limitations - Information is taken solely from Temple University’s public webpage; no external verification has been performed. - The source does not provide citations or references to independent data. - Dates and amounts are as stated; changes may occur without notice. # Read Time Approximately 4 minutes. Source: https://payingforcollege.temple.edu/what-financial-aid/financial-aid-offer/scholarships/international-student-scholarships Checked: 2026-10-20T07:58:20.760350+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.