Location: Switzerland
Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees)
Eligibility: International students
Duration: Same with course
Deadline: Not Specified
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Franklin University Switzerland offers a comprehensive range of merit-based and need-based scholarships and financial aid packages to support degree-seeking students in pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate studies at its Lugano campus. Merit scholarships are awarded automatically at the point of admission based on academic achievements in high school and transferable undergraduate work, with awards ranging from CHF 1,000 to CHF 6,000 per year depending on the student’s tuition rate category. Priority is given to students who apply by the December 1 deadline, and successful applicants are notified of their scholarship award directly in their acceptance letter.
Franklin University Switzerland is a dually accredited American and Swiss liberal arts institution located in Lugano, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, offering a uniquely international academic environment that combines the American and European educational traditions. Founded in 1969 and holding accreditation from both the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in the United States and the Swiss Accreditation Council, FUS is one of very few universities in the world with full dual accreditation, attracting students from over 70 countries. With approximately 70% of students receiving some form of financial aid, the university is deeply committed to ensuring that no qualified student is prevented from accessing its world-class education for financial reasons.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Merit scholarships ranging from CHF 1,000 to CHF 6,000 per year
- Automatically considered at the point of admission for all undergraduate applicants
- Merit scholarships renewable for up to 7 semesters or until graduation, whichever comes first
- Need-based scholarships available in addition to merit awards, subject to demonstrated financial need and availability
- SUNY FUS 2+2 Jacques Villaret International Education Award: variable award between $5,000 and $10,000 for students transferring from a SUNY Community College
- Ann Gardiner Award: $2,500 to $5,000 for students in all undergraduate programmes leading to MA or MSIM
- Federal Direct Loans available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens through FAFSA
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a degree-seeking student admitted to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Franklin University Switzerland
- Merit scholarships are automatically considered for all admitted undergraduate applicants based on academic achievements in high school and transferable undergraduate work, with no separate scholarship application required
- For need-based financial aid: must submit the Franklin Financial Aid Application or FAFSA with supporting documentation for a final determination
- Merit scholarships are renewable for 7 semesters or until graduation, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic standing and full-time enrolment
- LLLS Programme: must be enrolled full-time (minimum 4 semester courses), have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, and maintain a student account in good standing
- SUNY FUS 2+2 Award: must have completed a two-year programme at one of 40 eligible SUNY Community Colleges with excellent academic history and demonstrated financial need, enrolled full-time and living in on-campus housing
- Ann Gardiner Award: open to all students enrolled in undergraduate programmes leading to MA or MSIM; deadline November 15
- Franklin institutional aid is awarded to full-time degree-seeking students only and cannot be applied toward one or two semesters of study or for students enrolled only in summer semester
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The Franklin University Switzerland scholarship selection process employs a holistic approach that equally weighs academic excellence, demonstrated financial need, and alignment with the specific criteria of each award. Academic performance is fundamental, with the admissions and financial aid committees thoroughly reviewing transcripts, grades, and academic records from all prior studies, and strong applicants are those who combine excellent academic credentials with a clear commitment to their chosen field of study and to contributing to the diverse and internationally engaged FUS community. Merit scholarships are awarded at the point of admission based on the overall strength of the academic record, with priority given to students who apply by the December 1 priority deadline, while need-based awards require submission of supporting financial documentation including tax and income information, with award letters sent on a rolling basis within approximately two weeks of all required documents being received.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
