International Student Scholarships and Awards

The following award information is effective for students admitted in Academic Year 2025-2026. Click the button below to request a personal scholarship/award estimate based on your information.

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Out-of-State/International Tuition Reduced Discount

Non-Pennsylvania residents including out-of-state and international undergraduate students are automatically given a tuition discount that is approximatey $7,000 per year. 

Undergraduate Tuition Academic Year 2025-2026
Tuition and Fees ( No Discount ) $23,954
Tuition and Fees ( With Discount ) $16,558

First Year Freshman Merit Scholarship

GPA Range Per Year Award Per Term Award Renewable Max Award
3.85-4.00 GPA $6,000 $3,000 8 fall/spring terms $24,000
3.50-3.84 GPA $5,000 $2,500 8 fall/spring terms $20,000
3.00-3.49 GPA $4,000 $2,000 8 fall/spring terms $16,000
2.75-2.99 GPA $1,500 $750 8 fall/spring terms $6,000

Transfer Merit Scholarship

GPA Range Per Year Award Per Term Award Renewable Max Award
3.50+ GPA $3,000 $1,500 6 fall/spring terms $9,000
3.00-3.49 GPA $2,000 $1,000 6 fall/spring terms $6,000
2.75-2.99 GPA $1,000 $500 6 fall/spring terms $3,000

Transfer Awards

Award Award Eligibility
Housing $1,000 
  • Must have an Associate's Degree
  • Student must live on campus
  • Renewable for a second year
Book $500
  • Must have an Associate's Degree
  • This is a one-time award
  • To be utilized in the KU Campus Book Store

International Avalanche Award

Per Year Award Per Term Award Renewable Max Award
$4,000 $2,000

First-Year: 8 fall/spring terms

Transfer: 6 fall/spring terms

 $16,000
$2,000 $1,000

First-Year: 8 fall/spring terms

Transfer: 6 fall/spring terms

 $8,000

graduate Funding

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantship Tuition Waiver (Year) Stipend (Year) Total Support (Year) Work Hours
Full Time 18 credits  $7,500 Up to $21,432 20 / week
Part Time 12 credits $5,000 Up to $14,288 13 / week

How to Apply to a Graduate Assistantship:

  • After you receive an offer of admission, you must confirm your offer of acceptance. 
  • Apply to available positions listed on the Graduate Studies website. 
  • Interested offices will contact you to schedule an interview. Each office has their own timeline for reviewing applications. 
  • Once you receive a Graduate Assistantship offer, you will sign a contract for the position. F visa students can use the signed contract as additional Evidence of Financial Support. 

OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES

  • Kutztown University Foundation Scholarships

    To be considered for Kutztown University Foundation Scholarships, current and incoming students should complete a scholarship profile each year between November 1st and March 15th to be considered for available scholarships. 

    • These scholarships may have criteria specific to a student's major, GPA, or other factors. Scholarships are awarded based on the guidelines provided by the donors.
    • Students who receive these scholarships will have to write a thank you letter to the donor of the scholarship.
  • Working on Campus (Estimated $2,000 - $5,000 per year)

    International students may work on campus up to 20 hours a week while enrolled in a fall or spring term and up to 40 hours a week during the winter break, spring break, and summer break. This provides the potential to earn between $2,000 - $5,000 annually depending on your hourly pay rate, position, the number of hours you work, and if you work over breaks. Off campus paid internships can also provide additional funds. 

  • Payment Plans

    Payment plans are available to students who want to pay their bills in multiple installments over several months, and these plans are offered only for the fall and spring semesters. Payment plans are not required. They require a $35 enrollment fee for each term you want to sign up for a plan. More information on payment plans can be found here.