International Merit Scholarship for Students from Africa and Nepal

• A completed application (open WKU application for admission)
• Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA / Transfer:* 2.0 GPA
  • *Students with 24 or more earned hours of college credit
• English proficiency requirements (one of the following):
  
  • TOEFL, IBT – 71
  • IELTS – 6.0
  • SAT Critical Reading – 450
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing – 460
  • ELS – Level 109 PTE Academic – 52
  • DuoLingo - 100 DET for one-semester Pathway program; 90 DET for two-semester Pathway program
• $75 non-refundable application fee
• Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received.  Should also include a literal English translation.
• Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
• Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form

All necessary documents, including academic records, and proof of English language proficiency, must be received before an admission decision can be made.

• A completed application HERE
• Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation
• Any additional program requirements (writing samples, resume/vita, etc.)
• GRE/GMAT scores, if required by program
• Adequate academic preparation in the field of specialization
• English proficiency requirements (one of the following):
  
  • TOEFL, IBT – 79
  • IELTS – 6.5
  • ELS - Level 112
• $95 non-refundable application fee
• Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
• Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form

Learn more about our graduate programs and specific requirements HERE

All necessary documents, including academic records, and proof of English language proficiency, must be received before an admission decision can be made.