Applications are currently being accepted for the Rockford University Scholarship 2026 in USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Rockford University Scholarship
Rockford University Scholarship 2026 supports international first-year and transfer undergraduate students with merit awards determined at admission based on equivalent GPA. The Rockford University Scholarship awards range from up to $13,000 to up to $20,000 per year plus a $1,000 Global Gateway Scholarship renewable for four years. Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois, USA, evaluates scholarship eligibility during admission for full-time undergraduate students. These merit scholarships renew each year provided students remain enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Benefits of Rockford University Scholarship
- Deans Scholarship: up to $20,000 annually for first-year and transfer students with an equivalent GPA of 3.8 or higher.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: up to $18,000 annually for an equivalent GPA between 3.40 and 3.799.
- Founders Award: up to $17,000 annually for an equivalent GPA between 3.0 and 3.399.
- Recognition Award: up to $16,000 annually for an equivalent GPA between 2.65 and 2.999.
- Regent Award: up to $13,000 annually for an equivalent GPA below 2.65.
- Global Gateway Scholarship: $1,000 for international first-year and transfer students, renewable for four years.
- All merit scholarships are renewable each year while the student is enrolled full-time and maintains a 2.0 grade point average.
- Scholarships are determined at admission, so there is no separate scholarship application to file.
Rockford University Scholarship Requirements
- Open to new international undergraduate first-year and transfer students.
- Applicants must attend Rockford University full-time.
- All GPA equivalencies are calculated on a 4.0 scale.
- Award level is set by the equivalent GPA: 3.8 or higher for the Deans Scholarship, 3.40 to 3.799 for Academic Excellence, 3.0 to 3.399 for the Founders Award, 2.65 to 2.999 for the Recognition Award, and below 2.65 for the Regent Award.
- Merit-based scholarships cannot be combined with other scholarships, except the Global Gateway Scholarship.
- State-sponsored scholars are not eligible for merit-based scholarships.
- Renewal requires full-time enrolment and a 2.0 grade point average each year.
Application Date and Process
- Step 1: Choose an Undergraduate Programme — Explore Rockford University’s available bachelor’s degrees and select a programme.
- Step 2: Apply for Admission — Submit the international undergraduate application through the university’s official application system.
- Step 3: Submit Academic Records — Provide the required transcripts, certificates, examination results and other academic documents.
- Step 4: Submit Financial Documents — Provide the bank statement and financial affidavit required by the university.
- Step 5: Provide English-Language Evidence — Submit an accepted English-language test result if required (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, Pearson PTE listed).
- Step 6: Complete the Admission File — Submit passport copy, autobiographical statement and recommendation letters, and other required materials.
- Step 7: Receive Scholarship Consideration — Eligible new full-time undergraduate international students are automatically considered for the standard merit scholarships during admission.
- Step 8: Review Your Financial Award — If admitted, review the scholarship and financial aid information provided by the university.
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