Because of our commitment to a diverse student body, Hiram College provides financial assistance to international first year and transfer students. This assistance consists of merit-based scholarship and on-campus employment. Students, who have completed applications turned into the Office of Admission by the annual application deadline, are automatically considered for scholarship after admission to the College. The average "package" of assistance equals more than half the annual cost of tuition, room, and board at Hiram. The College does not offer full scholarships, tuition waivers, or athletic scholarships.
Hiram College Global Scholarships
International applicants are eligible for merit-based global scholarships. These scholarships are competitive, range from $3,000 to $21,000 per year, and are renewable annually for up to four years of study. There is no need to apply for them as candidates are chosen during the decision process and the awards are given with the admission decision.
To be considered, a completed application for admission must be received by the application deadline (it was February 1 in 2008). There is no separate scholarship application. The application for admission serves for both. The admission and scholarship committees evaluate each student's file in its entirety. This review includes academic preparation and performance, standardized test scores, class rank, teacher recommendations, and personal essay, with the strongest emphasis placed on academic performance.
Eligibility Requirements
The admission and scholarship committees evaluate each student's file in its entirety in order to decide upon the scholarship. This review includes academic preparation and performance, standardized test scores, class rank, teacher recommendations, and personal essay, with the strongest emphasis placed on academic performance.
Academic documents
A first-year student and their secondary school guidance counselor, class advisor, head of form/year, or headmaster should complete the school report and international supplement to the secondary school report. A home schooled applicant and their supervisor must submit the home school supplement to the secondary school report available on the Common Application website. Transfer/two- year (associate degree) graduates and the appropriate school official should complete the college official's report. Forms should be accompanied by official or attested academic records such as transcripts, mark sheets, examination results, certificates, and diplomas listing
subjects studied, evaluations, grades, or marks achieved, and an explanation of the grading system. Photocopies without original signature and school seal are not accepted. Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified literal translations.
- prior to publication of actual/final results, ask that forecasted results be reported on the international supplement.
Testing
SAT: The SAT I Reasoning Test is required of first-year applicants except in the following cases:
- A student residing in a country where it is not administered
- Transfer who has completed one year or more of full-time post-secondary study
- Two-year (associate degree) college graduate
- ESL applicant with TOEFL score of less than 550
A score report should be sent directly to Hiram from the testing agency. ACT results may be submitted in place of the SAT I. SAT I: Hiram's CEEB Code 1297 ACT Assessment: Hiram's Code 3280
English proficiency: Students whose primary/first language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or other recognized test of language proficiency. Following are some of the ways to document proficiency:
- TOEFL- Score: PBT: 550/CBT: 213/iBT: 80
- IELTS-Band score: 6.5
- SAT I-Critical Reading subscore: 500
- ACT-English subscore: 21
- A-Level English-Grade: B
- An ESL applicant must have a minimum TOEFL score of PBT-485/
- CBT-163/iBT- 57 or IELTS band-5.5.
- Hiram's CEEB code is 1297.
Evaluations/ recommendations
Two evaluations are required. Select faculty who have taught you in an academic subject during the final two years of your education. An evaluator should post it directly to the Office of Admission or give it to the applicant in an envelope with the writer's signature across the sealed flap.
Personal essay
The ability to express ideas in writing is critical to college success. Therefore, Hiram requires a personal essay. Essay topics are on the Common Application and the paper application.
Further Information
http://www.hiram. edu/future/ international/ money/scholarshi ps.html
Contact
Office of Admission
Hiram College
6832 Hinsdale St-Teachout Price Hall
P.O. Box 96 Hiram, OH 44234 (USA)
Phone: (1) 330.569.5169
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