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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$20,500 per year
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The University at Albany Global Excellence Scholarships are awarded to incoming international students based on academic achievement as well as other qualifications, as determined by the admissions committee.
Benefits
The maximum scholarship award is $20,500 per year for first-year (freshmen) applicants, for a potential total of $82,000 over four years.
Scholarships are also available for select transfer students, with the maximum award being $9,500.
Eligibility
- These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.
- All applicants must submit the application fee at the time of application.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2026
Apply using either the State University of New York (SUNY) Application or the Common Application. Note: If you apply after May 1, you must use the SUNY Application.
All first-year (freshmen) applicants must also complete the 250- to 500-word essay component of either the Common Application or the SUNY Supplemental Application.
First-year (Freshmen) Application Checklist:
Common Application or SUNY Application, including the application fee and essay component.
Transcripts.
Test scores.
Financial statement, with bank statement and copy of passport attached.
IELP application — only if applying for conditional admission.
Transfer Application Checklist:
Common Application or SUNY Application, including the application fee.
Transcripts.
Proof of high school graduation or equivalent.
Test scores.
Financial statement, with bank statement and copy of passport attached.
IELP application — only if applying for conditional admission.