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UNCW Scholarships
While the out-of-state tuition at UNCW is lower than many comparable institutions, UNCW and the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) offer a variety of scholarships and additional financial support resources for international students. Students who are seeking additional funding to attend UNCW are encouraged to explore the financial support resources listed below.
Scholarships for International Students |
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First-Year International Student SAT Scholarship |
Amount: $5,000 per academic year, up to $20,000 USD. Terms: Students that submit an SAT score of 1300 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math sections of the new SAT or an ACT score of 30 or higher may be eligible for $5,000 per year. Contact: Office of Admissions at admissions@uncw.edu |
Incoming Undergraduate Degree-Seeking International Student Scholarship |
Amount: $2,000 one time award Terms: Any incoming undergraduate degree-seeking international student needing F-1 visa sponsorship (excluding TABSA) is automatically awarded $2,000 USD at the time of admission if they have a 3.5 GPA or higher, on a U.S. 4.0 scale for their first academic year of attendance (fall & spring semester). |
Global Student Ambassador Scholarship |
Amount: $2,000, split up to $1,000 each semester for one year (fall & spring semesters). Terms:
Application process:
Deadline: February 1 Award Winner Announced: Mid April |
Amount: One-time $1,800 for the academic year. Terms: Recipients of the Rotary Club of Wilmington Scholarship must have completed at least one semester at UNCW and earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5. The Rotary Club of Wilmington expects that students demonstrate the potential for service to their home country. Students may reapply each year. To apply, students must submit to the Office of International Programs:
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Office of International Programs Scholarship |
Amount: Varies Terms: Need-based scholarships for select international students needing F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship. |
Financial Resources for Students
- International students can use EducationUSA's Find Financial Aid tool and visit their local EducationUSA advising center for more information about the options available to them.
- UNCW Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid: For general information about other UNCW scholarships.
- UNCW Handshake Jobs Portal: Search for on-campus jobs.
- Note: The Handshake portal also includes postings for off-campus jobs. Students must receive approval from OISS before beginning any off-campus employment.
- J-1 students must have prior approval from their J-1 advisor before beginning any employment, on or off campus.
- F-1 students do not need any additional authorization to work on campus (paycheck must come from UNCW).
- Note: The Handshake portal also includes postings for off-campus jobs. Students must receive approval from OISS before beginning any off-campus employment.
- Students may also contact individual departments at UNCW, such as Campus Recreation or the library, to inquire about available jobs for student workers.
Additional Financial Resources for Graduate Students
- UNCW Graduate School scholarships
- UNCW Student Affairs Graduate Assistantships
- Graduate students may also be eligible for research or teaching assistantships, tuition remission, and scholarships from their academic department. Students should contact their department's program coordinator to inquire about the availability of financial support.
All students must pay their tuition and fees by the first day of the semester. Failure to pay your bill in full will result in your courses being canceled. All payments are made to the Office of Student Accounts.
The most efficient means for a student using an international bank account to pay student fees is through Travelex's Bank to Bank Transfer. Please see the Student Accounts website for full details.
If you would like to pay your bill in installments rather than all at once, please review the Teal Pay Tuition Payment Plan information on the Student Accounts website and email tealpay@uncw.edu with questions.
If you have any questions about your student account, your bill, or the payment plan, contact Student Accounts directly. OISS does not manage student accounts or billing.
Payment Methods
Electronic Check (from a U.S. bank) | TravelEx Wire Transfer | Credit Card | Debit Card | Traditional International Wire Payment | |
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Instructions | See e-bill tutorial 'How to make an electronic payment' | See Student Accounts' Western Union GlobalPay for Students Instructions | See e-bill tutorial 'How to make a credit card payment' | See e-bill tutorial 'How to make a credit card payment' | Not available. |
Advantages | There is no 2.75% convenience fee. Your part of the payment is processed quickly. | Can be used outside the U.S. The wire transfer fee (built into the conversion rate) is cheaper than a traditional international wire transfer fee to the U.S. | Your part of the payment is processed quickly. | Your part of the payment is processed quickly. | Not available. |
Disadvantages |
You must have a U.S. bank account. If you open a bank account the first day of orientation and start transferring funds to your account within 2 days, your funds should be available to pay your bill by the due date. |
The owner of the funds must print out the request form and take it to the bank in person. If the funds belong to you, your parents cannot take the form to the bank for you. It may take several days between the time you print the request form, take it to your bank, and the payment is received on your UNCW bill. |
UNCW charges a 2.75% fee on all credit card payments (minimum of $3). This is in addition to any international currency conversion fees your bank may charge. | UNCW charges a 2.75% fee on all debit card payments (minimum of $3). This is in addition to any international currency conversion fees your bank may charge. | Not available. |
U.S. bank account required? | Requires a U.S. bank account. | No. | Usually, only credit cards issued by U.S. banks are accepted. But sometimes other credit cards will work. | Usually, only debit cards issued by U.S. banks are accepted. But sometimes other credit cards will work. | Not available. |
Understanding your bill
Charges that are waived
Charges that are waived: If you are an exchange student or TABSA student, you will be granted a UNCW tuition waiver (similar to a voucher payment) for your tuition and tuition-related fees. The UNCW tuition waiver will usually be applied to your UNCW Student account by the first UNCW payment deadline (regular student payment deadline, not exchange student deadline).
Charges you must pay
If any of the following UNCW charges are on your student account, you will need to pay the charges in full.
- On-Campus Housing
- Meal Plan
- On-Campus Mailbox ($11/semester)
- International Student Health Insurance
- Student ID Card ($20)
Review your student account periodically
Most UNCW Student account charges will be applied to your account by the beginning of the semester. However, it is important that you periodically review your student account to make sure your bill is paid in full.