MIT Scholarships for International Students

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) · 🇺🇸 United States · North America

FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors
DeadlineJanuary
Application feeFree

About this scholarship

100% need-based financial aid covering full tuition, room, board, and personal expenses for all four years at MIT. 4 years undergraduate (renewable annually based on continued need)

ProviderMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
CountryUnited States (North America)
Host university / institutionMassachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
Degree levelsBachelors
Fields of studyEngineering & Tech, Natural & Life Sciences, Business & Economics
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineEarly Action November 1; Regular Action January 6. Financial aid materials same deadlines.
IntakeAugust / September
Applications openAugust
CompetitionVery High
Programme duration4 years undergraduate (renewable annually based on continued need)
Bachelors Engineering & TechNatural & Life SciencesBusiness & Economics

MIT Scholarships for International Students eligibility criteria

  • International student of any nationality
  • Admitted to MIT as a first-year undergraduate
  • Demonstrated financial need (MIT is need-blind for international students)
  • Exceptional academic record in STEM and all subjects
  • Strong standardized test scores (SAT/ACT required)
  • Must demonstrate MIT's fit through essays, activities, and recommendations

Benefits and coverage

  • Full tuition fees
  • On-campus housing and meals
  • Personal expenses allowance
  • Health insurance
  • Book and supply allowance
  • Travel allowance for international students
  • Summer earnings expectation replaced by grant for international students

Required documents

  • MIT application (MyMIT or Common App)
  • Secondary school transcripts and school report
  • Two teacher recommendations (math/science and humanities)
  • SAT or ACT scores (required for all applicants)
  • TOEFL scores (recommended for non-native speakers, 90+ iBT)
  • CSS Profile and MIT International Student Financial Aid Application
  • Portfolio or research abstract (optional but recommended)

How to apply for the MIT Scholarships for International Students

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Early Action November 1; Regular Action January 6. Financial aid materials same deadlines. Submit a complete application before the January deadline.
  4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverage100% need-based financial aid covering full tuition, room, board, and personal expenses f…
LevelsBachelors

Frequently asked questions

International student of any nationality Admitted to MIT as a first-year undergraduate Demonstrated financial need (MIT is need-blind for international students) Exceptional academic record in STEM and all subjects Strong standardized test scores (SAT/ACT required) Must demonstrate MIT's fit through essays, activities, and recommendations

Full tuition fees On-campus housing and meals Personal expenses allowance Health insurance Book and supply allowance Travel allowance for international students Summer earnings expectation replaced by grant for international students

MIT application (MyMIT or Common App) Secondary school transcripts and school report Two teacher recommendations (math/science and humanities) SAT or ACT scores (required for all applicants) TOEFL scores (recommended for non-native speakers, 90+ iBT) CSS Profile and MIT International Student Financial Aid Application Portfolio or research abstract (optional but recommended)

Early Action November 1; Regular Action January 6. Financial aid materials same deadlines.

No — applications for the MIT Scholarships for International Students are free.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineJanuary
OpensAugust
IntakeAugust / September
CompetitionVery High
CountryUnited States

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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