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Office of Financial Aid
International Students Financial Aid Eligibility
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| Lincoln University provides a diversified environment
of a growing number of various international students from around
the world. Known as the first historical black college founded
in 1854, Lincoln University has continued to open its gates to
the global community. Many of Lincoln's international graduates
have gone on to become outstanding leaders in their countries,
including Nnamdi Azikiwe, ‘30, Nigeria's first president;
Kwame Nkrumah, ‘39, first president of Ghana; Rev. James
Robinson, ‘35, founder of Crossroads Africa, which served
as the model for the Peace Corps; and Sibusiso Nkomo, Ph.D., ‘81,
Director, University of Pretoria in South Africa. |
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| Financial aid for International students applying
to undergraduate programs is very competitive at Lincoln University.
International students are not eligible to receive Federal or
State-based financial aid, therefore the student is expected to
finance the entire cost of education. However, Lincoln University
does offer an International Scholars Scholarship awarded annually
to only 10 new incoming students with an SAT score of 1000 or
higher and a 3.3 or higher high school GPA. This scholarship covers
only full tuition and fees. The
Office of International Programs and Services determines the
students that will receive the International Scholars Scholarship.
The scholarship is renewable for up to four years if the student
maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and earns at least 30 credits
each academic year for four years. |
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Returning international students
are eligible for the Merit Award Scholarship. Eligible students
(sophomores, juniors and seniors) must earn at least 30 credits
with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
to be considered for this scholarship. Total credits and cumulative
GPA are reviewed at the end of each academic year. The scholarships
are then awarded for the upcoming academic award year. The amounts
awarded are subject to change without notice.
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Cumulative
GPA |
Amount per Year |
3.0-3.29 |
$2,500 |
3.3-3.49 |
$4,000 |
3.5-higher |
$5,500 |
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| Alternative Loans are another option for international
students who may not qualify for the above scholarships. The Signature
alternative loan, require all international students to apply
with a U.S citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer for the
loan. |
Lincoln
University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
1570 Baltimore Pike, P.O. Box 179, Lincoln University, PA 19352 \
484-365-8148
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