The WKU Undergraduate OAS Scholarship
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1
In order to apply for general admission to WKU as an international student, you will need:
- A completed application (open WKU application for admission)
- $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.
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Financial Evidence of Support
- Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form
Step 2
After receiving the admission letter from WKU, please email a copy of the admission letter and request access to the OAS online scholarship application form via email at scholarships@oas.com
To apply for an OAS – WKU scholarship, applicants must register with the OAS by providing the following documents:
- ID – scan or photo of passport page that contains the applicant’s full name, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
- Admission letter – unconditional admission letter from WKU.
- ALL documents must be combined into one (1) single PDF file (no larger than 5MB). If the file is larger than 5MB, you will not be able to submit the online form.
- The application system does not allow for more than one document to be uploaded.
- Do not include any additional documents besides those indicated.
- Only applicants with proof of admission to WKU will be allowed to apply for scholarship consideration.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OAS SCHOLARSHIP HERE
Hear from an OAS Scholarship Recipient

Scholarship Overview
Onsite Programs:
- University shall cover USD $11,400 of the total tuition costs each year of the program of study
Online Programs:
- USD $4,000 one-time subsistence allowance to the top ranked candidates to help defray the cost
of tuition in the first year of study
OAS Scholarship recipients may also participate in our International Path to Academic Success (IPAS) program, a specialized first-year experience for new international students designed to facilitate a successful transition to college life at WKU.
The University's admissions deadline:
- Fall 2021: June 1, 2021
Scholarship application deadline:
- Fall 2021: June 15, 2021
Undergraduate Degree programs as listed on the website
1-4 years
English
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EMAIL: iem@wku.edu
Phone: +1270-745-4857
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