American University Scholarships 2027-28 in USA | Free Study in USA

Overview

American University in Washington, D.C. funds undergraduate and master's study (fully or partially, depending on the award) for international students outside the US, with preference given to applicants who show leadership, volunteering and community-service experience and a minimum 3.8 GPA. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Fully Funded/Partially Funded

Requirements & Eligibility

• International students from all over the world, except for USA citizens, are eligible to apply.
• Applicants showing a keen interest in leadership, volunteerism, community service, and advancing the needs of people in their home country will be given preference.
• A minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0 will be preferred.
• Applicants must be proficient in the English language: 95+ TOEFL iBT
• Sub-scores of 24+ on the paper-based TOEFL (Taken after May 31, 2017)
• 7.0+ IELTS (all subscores must be 6.0 or above)
• 33 minimum SAT Reading subscore
• A score of 630 or higher on the SAT Digital version section entitled “Evidence-Based Reading and Writing” (EBRW)
• 29 minimum ACT English
• 65 minimum PTE
• 125+ Duolingo (all subscores must be 115 or above)
• Cambridge Assessment English score of 185 or higher. Each sub-score must be 169 or higher.

Required Documents