2025-26 Williams College International Freshman Financial Aid (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 6th of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
For international students seeking financial assistance, Williams offers one of the most generous and comprehensive financial aid programs in the U.S. If you're an international applicant and expect to seek financial aid at any point during your enrollment at Williams, you must apply for aid as part of your application for admission. It’s important to note that Williams isn’t need-blind for international applicants and will take into account the required aid of an applicant before offering admission.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for financial aid at Williams, applicants must;
i. Be admitted for undergraduate study
ii. Demonstrate financial need

Nearly 66% of international applicants receive aid every year.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Williams International Financial Aid varies from student to student but on average, aid awards reach up to $80,000 annually. Williams financial aid includes free textbooks, lab and art supplies, music lessons, storage, and one round-trip plane ticket home each year.

Financial aid awards for international students are comprehensive, meet 100% of demonstrated need and are guaranteed for all four years.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
Step 1: Indicate your intent to apply for financial aid by selecting “Yes” on the question “Do you intend to apply for financial aid?” within the admission application. Do not submit any financial aid materials as part of your application to Williams. 

Step 2: If admitted, follow the instructions from the Office of Student Financial Services about how to submit your financial aid application. Instructions will be shared at the same time you receive your offer of admission.

Step 3: Submit all requested financial aid application materials as soon as possible. 

Step 4: Review your financial aid award, which will be available within seven days of submission of your completed financial aid application

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Williams College International Freshman Financial Aid Page.