Fall 2025-26 Macalester College International Financial Aid (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 22nd of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
Macalester’s long-standing commitment to internationalism includes a significant financial aid fund for qualified international students. Applicants for financial assistance should be aware that all awards are based on need and that the competition for these funds is extremely keen.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Be international fee-paying students
ii. Demonstrate significant financial aid

Value of Scholarship: 
The Macalester International Financial Aid vary in amount. This aid will include merit scholarships and other available grants.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission by January 15.

  • Students for whom the fee to submit the CSS Profile is a financial burden may submit the 2025-2026 International Student Application for Financial Assistance (The 2025-2026 ISAFA form will be available by October 2024) instead. There is no fee to submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance.

iii. Macalester Financial Declaration Form (available on the Applicant Checklist in the student’s portal)
  • International students applying for financial assistance will not be considered for admission unless both required forms are completed and submitted.

Please note: International students who are not applying for financial aid must complete and submit the Financial Obligations Agreement form confirming their understanding of the financial commitment of not applying for need-based financial aid. This form is available in the applicant portal. International students not applying for aid will not be considered for admission unless this form is completed.

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