MIT Full Scholarship for International Students

MIT is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ranked among the top 5 universities worldwide.
It is one of the best universities in the world for research and learning.

Scholarship Overview

MIT admits the most talented undergraduate students in the world through need-blind admissions.
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
After admission, MIT meets the student’s full financial need for all four years of undergraduate study.

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Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Have applied for and received admission to an undergraduate program at MIT
Have fulfilled all the entry/admission requirements for the undergraduate course of your choice
Demonstrated financial need
Show proof of English proficiency (TOEFL only)

How do I Apply – Next Steps

1. Complete the MIT Application

2. Submit the required documents

3. Complete the financial aid documentation for the scholarship

Required documents for MIT admission

a) Standardized scores

OPT 1 – SAT or ACT as well as 2 SAT subject tests (one in Math and one in Science)
OPT 2 – TOEFL as well as 2 SAT subject tests (as above)

b) Biographical Form

c) Academics, essays, and activities

d) Evaluation from 2 teachers

e) A secondary school report including high school transcripts

f) February Updates and Notes including mid-year grades

g) An application fee of $75 or an application fee waiver

Required documents for the MIT Scholarship

a) CSS Profile

b) Parental tax returns or income documentation

c) If parents are divorced, the Non-Custodial parent’s profile must be submitted.

Closing Date

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