The LSA International Student Scholarships 2026 at the University of Michigan – College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) help newly admitted international undergraduate students reduce the cost of study by providing renewable scholarship awards based on academic performance and financial need. These scholarships help support student success in one of the United States’ most academically rigorous liberal arts and sciences colleges.
About the Scholarship
Each year, the LSA Scholarships Office awards scholarships specifically for newly admitted international students (first‑year or transfer) who are planning to enroll full‑time in an undergraduate degree in LSA. The office combines merit and need‑based criteria from the University of Michigan LSA scholarship application to match candidates with available awards.
Why Choose This Scholarship?
This scholarship helps you offset a portion of the cost of attendance (tuition and fees) at a world‑class research university in the United States. It gives you the flexibility to focus more fully on academics and campus engagement by reducing your financial burden. Successful scholarship recipients can also qualify for renewals in subsequent years if they continue to meet eligibility conditions.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America
- Host Institution: University of Michigan – College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
- Scholarship Name: LSA International Student Scholarships
- Study Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
- Program: Full‑time undergraduate degree in LSA
- Coverage: Varies by award; average awards are around $19,000 per year and are renewable for 2–4 years
- Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
- Program Start: Fall 2026 (Academic Year 2026–2027)
- Eligible Applicants: Newly admitted international (non‑U.S. citizen/permanent resident) students accepted into a full‑time undergraduate program in LSA
Scholarship Benefits
- Provide financial support to help cover tuition and the cost of attendance for international undergraduates.
- Offer renewable awards, recipients can receive the scholarship for up to four years if they continue to meet program requirements.
- Enable you to reduce out‑of‑pocket educational expenses and focus on academic excellence and campus involvement.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the LSA International Student Scholarships, you must meet all of the following:
- Be a newly admitted first‑year or transfer student accepted into an undergraduate degree program in the College of LSA at the University of Michigan.
- NOT be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (F‑1 or J‑1 visa holders are eligible).
- Enroll (or plan to enroll) full‑time (minimum 12 credit hours per term).
Required Documents
When preparing to apply, make sure you have these ready (details provided through the LSA scholarships portal once admitted):
- Proof of admission to the College of LSA (offer letter from the University of Michigan).
- Academic transcripts showing your grades and qualifications for undergraduate admission.
- Completed LSA International Student Scholarship application submitted via the LSA Scholarships Portal after admission.
- Any other documents requested within the application portal (may include financial information or additional essays).
Application Process & Timeline
- Apply for admission to an undergraduate program in the College of LSA at the University of Michigan.
- Receive your offer letter for Fall 2026.
- Log in to the LSA Scholarships Portal using your Friend Account credentials (UNIQNAME and password).
- Complete and submit the International Student Scholarship application by April 10, 2026 (11:59 pm EST).
- Scholarship notices will arrive by April 17, 2026, ahead of the enrollment deadline.
- Accept your scholarship offer and prepare for enrollment, including visas, housing, and travel arrangements.
