Wright State University

Wright State University was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world's first successful airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop.

Whether you want to be a scientist, an engineer, a doctor, an artist, or a business leader, we've got a major for you. You're ready to make your mark on the world. We're here to help you figure out how to get there. You need a university with the options for you to explore. That's us. Right here. Right now. Wright State.

What are your interests? Did you know that students at Wright State have the ability to conduct unique research projects—regardless of major or year in school.

From undergraduates to graduates, and from literature to biochemistry, there are amazing faculty and mentors who can help show you the way to a successful research project. Work on a team or independently, one term or multiple years, hands-on or theoretical; you have it within you to make your mark on the world.

A Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State offers countless opportunities for research at all levels, from undergraduate through post-doctoral.

The wide spectrum of research activity at Wright State ranges from fundamental investigations to applied research and development, benefiting the Dayton region and the world.

Scholarship

Wright State University’s International Scholarship Program is merit-based and designed to recognize academically outstanding international first-year and transfer students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Scholarships range in value from $4,000 to $10,000, renewable for up to 3 years (the scholarship is valid for 4 years total).

University Center for International Education (UCIE) Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

You will be considered for the UCIE Undergraduate Merit scholarship upon admission into the university, no scholarship application is needed. Funds are offered as available.

For students attending directly from high school, the scholarship is based on your high school GPA. If you are transferring from another institution the GPA is based on your previous undergraduate GPA.

#YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship

Through the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, Wright State University recognizes international students who demonstrate a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. In Fall 2022, we will select two first-year students to receive a renewable scholarship of $10,000 per year for four years. To be considered for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, you must be a first-year international applicant applying from abroad. As an international applicant, you must have attended or have graduated from a secondary school outside of the U.S. and demonstrated interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.

How to Apply

  1. First, you must apply and be accepted into Wright State University as a first-year international applicant.
  2. Next, submit the one-page #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship application and essay. Please contact international-admissions@wright.edu if you have any questions.

Programs

Dayton, USA

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