Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Tech is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student body, and we offer merit-based scholarships to international students. Because international students are expected to finance their education for the duration of study at Illinois Tech, international students are required to submit the Financial Affidavit of Support to demonstrate their ability or the ability of an individual or government sponsor to finance their education. Tuition and fees may change each year, but you can view them for the current academic year.

You must demonstrate that you or your sponsor have available finances* to meet the educational and living expenses while you are a student at Illinois Tech.

* Minimum dollar amount may vary based on any merit-based scholarships awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: If a student earns multiple Illinois Institute of Technology merit scholarships throughout the admission process, the university will award the highest merit award for which the student is qualified but will not combine multiple awards.

Merit Scholarships—Starting at $10,000 annually

Illinois Tech is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student body. International first-year and transfer students are eligible for a combination of scholarship and grant packages, including merit-based scholarships, a housing award, and Phi Theta Kappa membership, starting at $10,000 annually. Each application is automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships based on the student's academic success, involvement in the community, and other achievements. No additional application is required.

M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy Scholars

Application Deadline: November 15
Complete and submit the Leadership Academy Scholarship Application

Named for former University Regent Al Self and his wife, Lila, the M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy Scholarship is a distinguished and prestigious award given to the top applicants to the university who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential.

Illinois Tech World Robot Olympiad Scholarship

Candidates competing for the Illinois Tech WRO scholarships demonstrate an aptitude for science, technology, and other STEM subjects. WRO scholars are eligible for a merit scholarship award of $25,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study (five years for architecture).

Dimiter Etimov Scholarship

Bulgarian citizens who are accepted for admission to an Illinois Tech undergraduate program may apply for the Dimiter Etimov Scholarship. Applicants must have graduated from a Bulgarian high school and intend to return to Bulgaria after their studies.
Contact: Professor Alex Nikolov at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: If a student earns multiple Illinois Tech merit scholarships throughout the admission process, the university will award the highest merit award for which the student is qualified, but will not combine multiple awards.