The Temple University Scholarship offers first-year international students a renewable scholarship up to $20,000, providing them with the financial support needed to pursue their academic goals.
The prestigious Temple University Undergraduate Scholarships aim to recognize and support students who exhibit a vision for fostering intercultural understanding.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Temple University Undergraduate Scholarship, you must:
Be a first-year international applicant without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Attend or have graduated from a secondary school outside the U.S.
Demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.
You must be a first-year or transfer international student.
You must be a Temple applicant (already admitted, applied or soon to apply).
You must submit this scholarship by the deadline.
Benefits
Awardees of the Temple University Undergraduate Scholarship (#Youarewelcomehere) receive a renewable scholarship of $20,000 per year for over 4 years ($80,000), providing them with the financial support needed to pursue their academic goals.
Temple introduced the #WhyUS campaign and scholarships which range from $2,000 to $10,000 for up to four consecutive years (four years for first-year students and two years for transfer students).
Method of Application
Apply for admission using the Common Application.
Submit the #YouAreWelcomeHere application along with the required essay or video to YAWH@temple.edu. Large video files can be shared via a link.
Submit the #WhyUS application with your response to the creative prompt.
If awarded a scholarship, claim it by submitting an enrollment deposit by May 1.
Applicants are advised to thoroughly review all application requirements on the Award Webpage for a comprehensive understanding before proceeding.
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Application Deadline: March 1, 2026.
