2027 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

Value of Scholarship: 

The Bennington International Need-Based Aid varies in amount and is usually combined with merit-based scholarships. 

Also, the Bennington College Global Scholars Program is available, which offers up to full financial aid for a small number of admitted students each year. International applicants are automatically considered for the program upon submission of a complete admissions application. 

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 .
  • All international applicants to Bennington College will be asked to complete the Confirmation of Finances form during the admissions process. This short form will ask the applicant to affirm the amount of funding their family can provide for each year of their Bennington education. This information will be used in the admissions review process.

Scholarship Website: 

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