Ferris State University Scholarships 2025 for International Students

Ferris State University Scholarships 2025 for International Students

Ferris State University offers a wide range of scholarships for international students, primarily based on academic merit. These scholarships are awarded by our scholarship committee based on your admissions application—no separate application is required for most awards.

Below is a detailed overview of the scholarships currently available to international students:

Woodbridge N. Ferris (WNF) Scholarship Program

This program includes multiple scholarship tiers based on your academic performance:

Founder’s Scholarship

• Value: Up to $10,000/year | $40,000 total over four years

• GPA Requirement: 3.9 (on a 4.0 scale)

• Test Scores (any one of the following):

  • ACT: 31

  • SAT: 1350*

  • TOEFL: 96

  • IELTS: 7.5

  • PTE: 66

  • Duolingo: 120

• Renewal Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.3

President’s Scholarship

• Value: $6,500/year | $26,000 total over four years

• GPA Requirement: 3.7

• Test Scores:

  • ACT: 29

  • SAT: 1300*

  • TOEFL: 88

  • IELTS: 7.0

  • PTE: 59

  • Duolingo: 115

• Renewal Requirement: GPA of 3.3

Provost’s Scholarship

• Value: $5,500/year | $22,000 total

• GPA Requirement: 3.5

• Test Scores:

  • ACT: 26

  • SAT: 1210*

  • TOEFL: 80

  • IELTS: 6.5

  • PTE: 53

  • Duolingo: 110

• Renewal Requirement: GPA of 3.0

Dean’s Scholarship

• Value: $4,500/year | $18,000 total

• GPA Requirement: 3.25 – 3.49

• Test Scores:

  • ACT: 22

  • SAT: 1080*

  • TOEFL: 67

  • IELTS: 6.0

  • PTE: 48

  • Duolingo: 100

• Renewal Requirement: GPA of 3.0

Ferris Crimson Scholarship

• Value: $3,000/year | $12,000 total

• GPA Requirement: 3.0

• Test Scores:

  • ACT: 21

  • SAT: 1040*

  • TOEFL: 65

  • IELTS: 6.0

  • PTE: 46

  • Duolingo: 95

• Renewal Requirement: GPA of 2.75

Ferris International Transfer Scholarship

If you’re transferring to Ferris State University from another institution, you may qualify for this scholarship.

• Value: $5,500/year | $16,500 over three years

• Eligibility:

  • Minimum 3.3 Cumulative Transfer GPA

  • Minimum 12 accepted credit hours

  • Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)

  • Undergraduate students only

  • Not available to Canadian students (as they pay domestic tuition rates)

• Renewal Requirement: GPA of 3.0

• Purpose: To help reduce the cost difference between in-state and international tuition rates

How to Apply

To apply, click the button below and begin the online application process:

Apply Now

• Create a user account

• Select application category: International – All Degree Levels

• Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete your application

• You may also use any “Apply Now” link found on the Ferris State University website