International Student Scholarship Policies
Benedictine University offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate international students
attending the Lisle campus in Illinois. Interested students should contact International Programs
and Services at [email protected] for more information. International students are not eligible for
scholarships awarded outside of International Programs and Services without approval.
Students looking for information on tuition and fees, payment plans, and other financial concerns
should visit: http://www.ben.edu/admissions/undergraduate/tuition-and-fees.cfm and
http://www.ben.edu/admissions/graduate/tuition-and-fees.cfm It is the responsibility of the
student to understand their billing information, and to raise concerns immediately.
Students may be placed on scholarship probation or have their scholarship revoked if they do not
meet the renewal terms of their scholarships. Students may be placed on probation more than
once during their academic career, but should not exceed two consecutive semesters. Students
who are placed on scholarship probation for two consecutive terms who fail to meet the required
cumulative GPA or show significant improvement may have their scholarship revoked or
reduced.
If you wish, you can appeal your original award, scholarship probation, award reduction, or loss
of award within the first two weeks of the term. Appeals received after two weeks will not be
reviewed. You can submit an appeal via hard copy or via your BenU email. You would want to
outline what may have caused your grades to drop, what you have done to improve your grades,
and what you hope to do in the future term(s). Please drop your appeal off in Scholl Hall 119 or
email [email protected], Attn/Subject: International Student Scholarship Appeal The International
Student Scholarship Appeal Committee will review your request and provide you a written
response.
Please Note for Undergraduate Scholarships:
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Merit UG Scholarship based on strong academic profile and overall
application/performance is renewable with a cumulative 3.0/4.0, participation in
international student programming/activities, and full-time enrollment.
Global UG Scholarship is based on academic record and overall application, need, and
country of origin; renewable with good academic standing, with a cumulative 2.5/4.0,
participation in international student programming/activities, and full-time enrollment.
The UG Transfer Scholarship of $1000.00 is a one-time tuition waiver available for
international students who transfer from another U.S. university and based upon
evaluation of a student’s academic records during the admissions process
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Cumulative GPA may include ESL coursework when coursework is listed on transcripts;
performance in individual coursework including repeated coursework is taken into
consideration
Additional consideration for alumni is given
Full-time enrollment is defined as 12 or more semester hours per term.
Student financial aid programs, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice
or obligation.
The Benedictine Scholars Program Award may not be combined with any other offer
without Executive review.
Incoming sophomores: Limited to a maximum of three years or six terms of institutional
awards.
Incoming juniors: Limited to a maximum of two years or four terms of institutional
awards.
Incoming seniors: Limited to a maximum of one year or two terms of institutional
awards.
In most cases, there is a limit to institutional awards.
Students seeking a second bachelor degree or second major do not qualify for these
scholarships.
Institutional awards are applicable to the cost of tuition only.
Institutional awards cannot apply to summer tuition.
Students requesting scholarships based on financial need may be requested to submit
additional information.
Please see your official award letter for information on disbursement periods for your
scholarship award.
Please Note for Graduate Scholarships:
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Merit GR Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.5/4.0, full-time enrollment, and meet
other international student requirements.
Global GR Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0/4.0, full-time enrollment, and meet
other international student requirements.
Scholarships are based on cumulative GPA as well as overall application and academic
performance.
Full-time enrollment is defined as 8 or more quarter hours per term. Please see IPS
regarding full-time enrollment for semester programs.
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Course transfers and waivers are taken into consideration when awarding scholarships;
performance in individual coursework including repeated coursework is taken into
consideration
Student financial aid programs, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice
or obligation.
Additional consideration for alumni is given
In most cases, there is a limit to institutional awards.
Students seeking a second graduate degree from Benedictine University, second major, or
dual degree do not qualify for these scholarships for the additional/second degree/major.
Institutional awards are applicable to the cost of tuition only.
Students requesting scholarships based on financial need may be requested to submit
additional information.
Please see your official award letter for information on disbursement periods for your
scholarship award.
Students receiving scholarships should email [email protected] confirming when they plan to
graduate to ensure scholarships are properly awarded