Jacobs Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: 15 February 2012
Open to: International applicants
Scholarship:  Generous full and partial scholarships

For Undergraduate Students
Jacobs University Bremen awards generous full and partial scholarships to motivated, socially engaged, excellent academic performers from around the globe who are outstanding representatives of the following world regions:

• Africa
• Asia and Oceania
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• North America
• Europe – For Germans in Round III

Scholarship

Depending on the quality of our application pool, they offer partial and full tuition scholarships. Some outstanding candidates may even be offered scholarships covering the full tuition plus room and board.
Jacobs Entrance Scholarships may be renewed for all three years of the undergraduate program. For renewal a minimum grade point average (GPA) has to be maintained.
Based on admission rates in the past few years, approximately 40% of the admitted candidates had a chance of obtaining a Jacobs Entrance Scholarship. Further aid is possible through our financial aid packages.
It is advisable to also apply for financial aid. Theur institutional financial aid packages can help cover the remaining costs for tuition, room and board. The financial aid offers will remain valid and only will be recalculated should an additional scholarship be offered. Please note that if you do receive funding from an external source that is not listed in your financial aid package, you must notify the Office of Student Financial Services. This funding may retroactively alter and/or replace any aspect of your financial aid package.

Application

All admitted freshman applicants who submitted ACT or SAT test results are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, so that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary.
There is no score cut-off or GPA requirement needed to attain a scholarship. The Admissions Committee that determines Jacobs scholarships examines all application components, from recommendation letters, essays, application presentation to grades and scores. Jacobs is also taking into consideration cultural background – a key feature that makes Jacobs such a special institution. Naturally, better scores, grades and overall presentation will improve one’s chances of acquiring a scholarship.
If you are interested in being considered for a general Jacobs Scholarship, it is recommended that you apply as early as possible during the admission season. December 1st and February 15th are the priority deadlines. They have one final deadline on June 15th for Round III. Applying in this round, however, is not recommended for non-EU citizens, especially because of the limited time required to obtain a visa. All candidates compete with other applicants within each admission round.
Please do not hesitate to contact the main admissions office, if you have any questions about the above listed scholarship.
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