Fairleigh Dickinson University offers a range of merit scholarships for international undergraduate students, with awards up to $24,000 per year. Deadlines are July 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring.
Nigeria is named in this award's own eligibility text, so a Nigerian passport is not a barrier here.
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) states that it offers a range of merit scholarships for its international undergraduate students. The scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are subject to the conditions set out on the university's international admissions pages.
According to FDU, the following conditions apply to these awards:
FDU lists the following deadlines:
FDU International Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year. Minimum requirements: based on academic merit; SAT/ACT not required. Renewable up to four years.
Global Housing Grant — $3,000. Minimum requirements: must live on and attend the Metropolitan campus; based on academic merit, financial need and extracurricular involvement. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Renewable up to two years.
FDU Family Grant — $1,500. Minimum requirements: for families with two or more dependent children simultaneously attending FDU. A maximum of $1,500 will be awarded per person for up to 4 years for undergraduates. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Does not apply to students enrolled in Wroxton College, summer sessions, inter-sessions, mini-sessions, or other special sessions.
Children of Alumni Grant — $1,500. Minimum requirements: for dependent children of FDU alumni. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Renewable up to four years for undergraduates.
Athletic Scholarships — Varies (up to full tuition and housing). Minimum requirements: recognises superior athletic ability of students participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. Only available at the Metropolitan Campus. Subject to Division I rules and regulations of the NCAA.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — Minimum requirements: recognises the academic merit of transfer students studying at community colleges in the United States who are demonstrated members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). Proof of PTK membership must be included in the application. Candidates must have completed at least 24 credits of college-level work. Renewable for up to two years.
FDU International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year. Minimum requirements: based on academic merit. Renewable based on continued full-time enrolment.
FDU Family Grant — $1,500. Minimum requirements: for families with two or more dependent children simultaneously attending FDU. A maximum of $1,500 will be awarded per person annually. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Does not apply to students enrolled in Wroxton College, summer sessions, inter-sessions, mini-sessions, or any other special sessions. Renewable for up to four years for undergraduates.
Children of Alumni Grant — $1,500. Minimum requirements: for dependent children of FDU alumni. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Renewable for up to four years for undergraduates.
Athletic Scholarships — Varies (up to full tuition and housing). Minimum requirements: recognises superior athletic ability of students participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. Only available at the Metropolitan Campus. Subject to Division I rules and regulations of the NCAA.
FDU Family Grant — $1,500. Minimum requirements: for families with two or more dependent children simultaneously attending FDU. A maximum of $1,500 will be awarded per person annually. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Does not apply to students enrolled in Wroxton College, summer sessions, inter-sessions, mini-sessions, or any other special sessions. Renewable for up to two years for graduate students.
Children of Alumni Grant — $1,500. Minimum requirements: for dependent children of FDU alumni. Recipients can still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Renewable for up to two years for graduate students.
FDU states that SAT/ACT is not required for the FDU International Scholarship. Your application will be assessed on academic merit, so your secondary school results and any transcripts you submit will carry the weight. If you are applying as a transfer student, note the separate transfer scholarships and the requirement for Phi Theta Kappa membership for that particular award.
The university does not list eligible nationalities on this page. It refers to international students, but it does not say whether Nigerians are specifically eligible. You should check with FDU directly to confirm your eligibility before relying on any of these awards.
The page states that scholarships cannot be used towards a Summer semester. The FDU International Scholarship is awarded per year for Fall and Spring semesters. The Family Grant and Children of Alumni Grant do not apply to students enrolled in Wroxton College, summer sessions, inter-sessions, mini-sessions, or other special sessions. The page does not state that these scholarships cover travel, living costs, or other expenses beyond what is listed.
Details quoted from the award's published terms, last reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Deadlines and amounts change between cycles — confirm on the official website before you apply.
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