University of Bridgeport - Overview

The Academic Merit Scholarships are offered to international students to encourage academic excellence and student leadership and to continue UB’s tradition of enrolling a “Community of Scholars” from around the world. Scholarships are available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. All applicants will automatically be considered for a scholarship when they send in the University of Bridgeport international application and all admissions materials.  No additional form is needed. Students who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit a TOEFL / IELTS score and a GRE or GMAT score.

There are three award amounts: $3,000, $4,000 and $5,000 per year.  This award is based on the student’s academic achievement and test scores. 
The scholarship will be for the international student’s first year of study. 

All graduate students with a scholarship must take 9 credits per semester.  You will find the University of Bridgeport is one of the few universities in the United States with a combination of quality academic programs and affordable cost. Please review the figures below to see just how affordable UB is, especially with a graduate scholarship.

• Graduate Tuition and Fees: $14,805
  Graduate Scholarship: $5,000
  Total Cost (One Academic Year): $9,805
• Graduate Tuition and Fees: $14,805
  Graduate Scholarship: $4,000
  Total Cost (One Academic Year): $10,805
• Graduate Tuition and Fees: $14,805
  Graduate Scholarship: $3,000
  Total Cost (One Academic Year): $11,805

Academic scholarships range from $10,000 to $15,000 per academic year, and are based on academic excellence and English proficiency.

• Trustee Scholarship: $15,000 per year
• Presidential Scholarship: $13,000 per year
• Academic Scholarship: $11,500 per year
• Challenge Grant: $10,000 per year
• Music Scholarship: Varies
• Athletic Scholarship: Varies
• Design Scholarship: Varies (Applicant must present portfolio)

**International undergraduate students who wish to apply for an athletic scholarship must take the SAT Examination.  The Department of Athletics at the University of Bridgeport offers athletic grants (scholarships) to those individuals who demonstrate superior athletic abilities and meet the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations and University of Bridgeport regulations for eligibility to participate. Prospective international undergraduate students can get further information about the athletics department and the athletic grants by e-mailing the appropriate coaches