The generosity of our donors and alumni make it possible for the Reves Center to help W&M support international students in need, make educational opportunities possible, and recognize the contributions of our international student community. Funds are limited and most scholarships are one-time awards.

International Student Scholarships and aid are awarded through the following funds and scholarship programs:

• International Student Scholarship Fund: Merit and need based awards for international graduate and undergraduate students.
• Blakey Scholarship: Awarded to incoming international undergraduates. The goal of this scholarship is to help attract students of underrepresented areas of the world to W&M.
• Hixon Family Scholarship: Need based scholarship to support students who are residents of African countries. It includes a full scholarship for an undergraduate student as well as funds to support educational opportunities (e.g. attend a conference, take summer classes) for other students who are resident of Africa.
• Lillelund Scholarship: Merit and need based awards for international undergraduate students. Scholarship is available starting Fall 2019.
• McLeod Scholarship Merit and need based awards for international graduate and undergraduate students who are residents of Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
• Tepper Scholarship: Merit and need based awards for international graduate and undergraduate students, who are residents of Russia, Eastern European countries, and former Soviet republics.
• Jack Wolfe Scholarship: Merit and need based awards for international graduate and undergraduate students.

For more information on these scholarships please contact [[w|sjsech,Steve Sechrist]] 

ISSP Scholarship and Aid Opportunities

Have you had a financial crisis? International Student Financial Hardship Aid Purpose: To support a currently enrolled student with acute financial need Requirements: Financial need must be unexpected, severe, AND outside of  the student's control Amount: Typically up to $500 How to Apply: Please contact Eva Wong at ywong@wm.edu to make an appointment to discuss your financial need.

Is there something you would like to do for which you need some support? International Student Opportunity Scholarship Purpose: Help students pursue educational and professional opportunities such as attending a conference, career fair, pursuing an unpaid internship or project, etc. Eligibility: Open to all international students at W&M or VIMS but priority will be given to F-1 & J-1 international students. Priority is given to students who have been enrolled at least one academic year and who have not been awarded other scholarships or university funds. Amount: Typically up to $500 Application Deadlines: November 2 for opportunities taking place between November 2018-June 2019; March 1 for opportunities taking place between May 2019-December 2019. How to Apply: Login to iStart using your W&M ID and Password Click on Scholarships in the menu on the left-hand side. Then click on International Student Opportunity Scholarship and complete the form.

Have you distinguished yourself in academics, service & leadership? Ask a faculty or staff to nominate you for an award! International Student Achievement Award Purpose: To recognize international students who have distinguished themselves in academics, service and leadership. Faculty and administrators nominate an international student for this award. Five awards are given per year. Amount: $500 Process: W&M faculty or administrator submits the International Student Award Nomination Form to the Reves Center. We begin accepting applications on February 1. The application deadline is March 1. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee and decisions made by by March 15

Do you want to explore more opportunities? More off-campus and on-campus funding resources.