2026 Bennington College International Need-Based Aid (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
Bennington’s commitment to affordability for its matriculating students means that the admissions process for international students seeking financial aid is quite competitive. In a typical year, only a small handful of fully funded scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for international need-based aid at Bennington, applicants must;
i. Be admitted for undergraduate study
ii. Demonstrate significant financial need

NOTE: Additionally, given the expenses associated with attending university in the United States that are not covered by financial aid, successful applicants will be asked to prove access to a minimum of $5,000 USD per year of university.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Bennington International Need-Based Aid varies in amount and is usually combined with merit-based scholarships

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. For new international students, the CSS Profile International Application will be the only form required. This form can be completed in conjunction with your admission application. 
  • Applicants interested in need-based aid must indicate their intent to apply for need-based financial aid funding when submitting the .

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Bennington College International Student Financial Aid Page.