Methodist University International Programs

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International Scholarships

Methodist University offers Presidential Scholarships to entering international students who meet the criteria in the charts below. Renewal of these scholarships is dependent on the student making satisfactory academic progress and cannot extend beyond the eighth (8th) semester of college level work.

Residential Freshmen (2009-2010)

TOEFL (SAT) Results	GPA 3.7 + (4.0 scale)	GPA 3.4-3.69 (4.0 scale)	GPA 3.1-3.39 (4.0 scale)
260 + (1300 +)	$12,500	$10,000	$9,000
245 - 259 (1200 - 1290)	$11,500	$9,250	$8,500
230 - 244 (1100 - 1190)	$10,500	$8,500	$8,000
215 - 229 (1000 - 1090)	$9,500	$7,750	$7,500
200 - 214 (900 - 990)	$8,500	$7,500	$7,000

Commuting Freshmen (2009-2010)

TOEFL (SAT) Results	GPA 3.7 + (4.0 scale)	GPA 3.4-3.69 (4.0 scale)	GPA 3.1-3.39 (4.0 scale)
260 + (1300 +)	$9,500	$8,250	$7,500
245 - 259 (1200 - 1290)	$8,250	$6,500	$5,750
230 - 244 (1100 - 1190)	$8,000	$6,000	$5,500
215 - 229 (1000 - 1090)	$6,750	$5,500	$5,250
200 - 214 (900 - 990)	$5,750	$5,000	$4,750

Scholarships for Residential and Commuting Transfer Students

Residential			Commuter
3.7	3.4	3.1	3.7	3.4	3.1
$9,000	$8,500	$8,000	$5,750	$5,500	$5,250

Submit a financial statement showing that at least half of this required amount of $31,000.00 (U. S. Dollar or equivalent) is available. If not in English, a translation must be provided. Letters from banks which state that there are enough funds available, but do not state an actual dollar amount, are not acceptable.

If all or part of a student's financial support is coming from an American Citizen or a Permanent Resident Alien (Green card holder), a U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) must also be completed along with a supporting letter or bank statement from a financial institution. Letters from banks which state that there are enough funds available, but which do not state an actual dollar amount, are not acceptable. The I-134 form may be obtained from the International Student Services Office or from the USCIS Web site.

Please Note!! This $31,500.00 requirement is subject to change without prior notice.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Going through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program puts you at a great advantage with regard to admission here at Methodist University. In recognition of the rigorous academic composition of this program, Methodist University offers Presidential Scholarships for entering IB graduates who meet the criteria in the charts below.

Renewal of these scholarships is dependent on the student's satisfactory academic progress and cannot extend beyond the eighth (8th) semester of college-level work.

SAT (or ACT) Scores	GPA (4.0 scale)
SAT (or ACT) Scores	3.7+	3.4 - 3.69	3.1 - 3.39
1400+ (33+)	$14,000	$12,000	$10,000
1300+ (29+)	$12,000	$9,500	$8,500
1200 - 1290 (27 - 28)	$11,000	$8,750	$8,000
1100 - 1190 (24 - 26)	$10,000	$8,000	$7,500
1000 - 1090 (22 - 23)	$9,000	$7,250	$7,000

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