International Outreach Award
Automatic merit award for international undergraduates at the University of Cincinnati, worth $5,000 to $15,000 a year at the main campus.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
$5,000 to $15,000 per year at the Uptown campus and $2,000 to $4,000 per year at Blue Ash or Clermont, applied to the Non-Resident Surcharge. Generally renewable for eight semesters for first-year students.
Eligible applicants
International first-year and transfer undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA or more
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Overview
International Outreach Award is offered by University of Cincinnati for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Non-Resident Surcharge reduction
Included
Instructional (in-state) fee
Not included
$5,000 to $15,000 per year at the Uptown campus and $2,000 to $4,000 per year at Blue Ash or Clermont, applied to the Non-Resident Surcharge. Generally renewable for eight semesters for first-year students. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Students living abroad or international students paying non-resident tuition.
- International eligibility
- Applies only to the Non-Resident Surcharge, not the instructional fee. The page says UC offers no full-tuition or need-based scholarships to international undergraduates. Becoming an Ohio resident removes the award.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA (first-year); 3.00 college GPA (transfer).
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Official IELTS, SAT or TOEFL scores for first-year students; transfer minimums include TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, PTE 53, Duolingo 100.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not need-based.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
First-year students must live outside the US (or be international students paying non-resident tuition) and pursue an on-campus undergraduate degree. Transfer students need an associate degree or at least 24 semester hours of university-level credit. A minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA is required but does not guarantee an award.
Applicant profile
- International first-year and transfer undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA or more
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- First-year students must live outside the US (or be international students paying non-resident tuition) and pursue an on-campus undergraduate degree. Transfer students need an associate degree or at least 24 semester hours of university-level credit. A minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA is required but does not guarantee an award.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission application
- English test scores
- Transcripts
How to apply
- 1
Apply for undergraduate admission to UC
- 2
Submit all materials and English test scores by the priority deadline
- 3
Receive award notice shortly after the admission decision
- 4
Return the signed acceptance form
Application timeline
Application cycle
First-year applicants who complete the application by November 1 are guaranteed consideration; transfer priority dates are March 1 (DAAP), June 1 (Engineering) and July 1 (other colleges). The page gives no years.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Cincinnati
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.