Emory University Scholarships for International Students (2025)

HOW TO APPLY

1. To be considered for any and all scholar programs, you must select one of the three admission decision plans (Early Decision I, Early Decision II,or Regular Decision) and submit all required application materials by November 15. (Those applying Early Decision I must apply by November 1.)

2. You also must answer "yes" to the question on your application that says, "Do you wish to be considered for merit scholarships?" 

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection for merit-based scholar programs is administered by the Office of Admission in partnership with esteemed faculty. The Scholar selection process is completely separate from the financial aid process and has no impact on a student's need-based financial aid award. 

Roughly 8,000-10,000 students apply to be Scholars each year. Out of that, 175–200 students are selected as Scholar Finalists. Finalists are required to attend an on-campus Scholars Finalists Visit held in the spring. Finalists are brought to campus at no expense to the student.

Taking place over several days, the visit includes activities and interviews designed to help finalists become better acquainted with Emory University and the distinct opportunities available for them here.

Applicants who are not selected as finalists for a program are still fully reviewed for admission under their selected application plan and will also automatically be considered for other smaller merit-based scholarships.

Finalists will only be invited to attend one specific program: Emory Scholars, Oxford Scholars, or Goizueta Scholars.

SCHOLAR PROGRAMS DEADLINES

• NOVEMBER 15 Emory University Scholar Programs application deadline. (Early Decision I applicants should apply by November 1.)
• OCTOBER–JANUARY Applications reviewed by admission and faculty committees.
• BY END OF FEBRUARY Scholar Finalists are chosen and notified.
• EARLY APRIL Finalists visit campus. Scholar programs membership announced.
• MAY 1 Enrollment deposit deadline.

About Emory

Bold liberal arts. Fearless research. Every day at Emory makes a difference in someone’s life. How will it make a difference in yours?

We are change agents, risk takers, and audacious doers. From our beginnings in Oxford, Georgia, in 1836 to our present as an academic and research powerhouse, Emory has a history of doing things differently.

At Emory, you’ll find a breadth and depth of study across more than 80 majors and 60 minors, interdisciplinary programs, and inquiry-based classes that help you forge new connections and do your best work. You’ll find great warmth and collegiality here—as a mid-sized university—with faculty and classmates ready to help you succeed.

With our seven graduate and professional schools located on the Atlanta campus and our Oxford campus 38 miles away, there’s an energy and vibrancy here that stems from all types of students learning and living in close proximity.

An Emory education emphasizes innovation through teaching, research, service, and creative expression. We graduate critical thinkers and compassionate leaders driven by discovery—who go on to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems. In the progressive and global city of Atlanta, students are free to explore what inspires them—through internships, service, and the fun things to do around town.