$5,000 per academic year, up to $20,000 USD.
The Distinguished Merit Scholarship is a $5,000 renewable award for undergraduate students who have demonstrated elite academic ability and exceptional personal achievement throughout high school. Consideration for this award is based on the student’s UNCW application; no additional action is required to be considered.
$2,000 one time award
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.)
$2,000, split up to $1,000 each semester for one year (fall & spring semesters).
April 1
May 1
One-time $1,800 for the academic year.
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:
May 15
June 1
Varies
Need-based scholarships for select international students needing F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship.
| Electronic Check (from a US bank) | TravelEx Wire Transfer | Credit Card | Debit Card | Traditional Int'l Wire Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructions | See e-bill tutorial 'How to make a credit card 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 debit 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 |
| US 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 credit cards issued by U.S. banks are accepted. But sometimes other credit cards will work. | Not available |