University of Pennsylvania International Scholarships
University of Pennsylvania provides institutional financial aid and grant-based support, meeting 100 percent of demonstrated undergraduate need for students across its 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
Quick Facts
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Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies - confirm on official site
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United StatesAll United States guidesEvery United States scholarship in one place→About the University of Pennsylvania International Scholarships
The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, maintains a commitment to academic access by meeting 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for traditional undergraduate students. Administered through Student Registration and Financial Services, the institution provides signature grant-based financial aid programs designed to support eligible students throughout their academic journey.
Financial assistance spans across 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, including the Annenberg School for Communication, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, Graduate School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Nursing, Penn Carey Law, Perelman School of Medicine, School of Social Policy and Practice, School of Veterinary Medicine, Weitzman School of Design, and the Wharton School.
The university operates comprehensive billing and payment systems, such as Penn.Pay, which accommodates multiple payment methods including ACH payments from U.S. checking or savings accounts, and credit cards subject to a 3 percent domestic convenience fee or a 4.25 percent international convenience fee.
Students with funding exceeding direct account charges receive student account refunds, which can be distributed via direct deposit to a U.S. bank account or through vendor partners such as FlyWire and PayMyTuition for international students.
Additionally, optional protections like the GradGuard Tuition Refund Plan are available to minimize financial losses resulting from medical leaves or withdrawals before a term is completed.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for traditional undergraduate students
Covers 12 distinct undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools
Offers robust support services including international student financial aid counseling
Provides flexible digital billing and refund distribution through secure vendor partners
Maintains dedicated resources for student financial wellness and emergency funding
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for admission to an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at the University of Pennsylvania.
Submit required financial aid applications through the Student Registration and Financial Services office.
Provide supporting financial documentation, tax records, and verification information as requested.
Monitor account status and view financial aid memos or billing details via the Penn.Pay portal.
Accept financial aid awards and manage disbursements through student account portals.
Application Timeline
Varies by program
Application Submission
Submit admissions and financial aid applications according to school deadlines.
Varies by term
Award Notification
Financial aid memos and awards appear on student accounts prior to billing due dates.
Twice weekly during Fall and Spring semesters
Refund Disbursement
Excess financial aid funds are processed automatically twice a week.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Log on regularly to Penn.Pay to view billing alerts and monitor pending financial aid memos before expiration dates.
Enroll in direct deposit via Penn.Pay using a valid U.S. bank account to expedite receipt of student account refunds.
Add srfsdnr@pobox.upenn.edu to your address book to prevent e-bill notifications and correspondence from landing in spam folders.
Use electronic ACH payments from U.S. checking or savings accounts to avoid credit card convenience fees.
Contact Student Financial Services promptly if your financial aid memo expires or if you experience special circumstances.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions - click any to expand
Estimated or pending aid appears on your account as a memo with an expiration date. Once that date passes, it is removed from your account. You should contact Student Financial Services regarding any special circumstances.
Yes, Penn.Pay accepts Visa, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, pre-paid debit cards, and international credit cards like JCB and UnionPay. Domestic credit card payments incur a 3 percent convenience fee, while international credit card payments incur a 4.25 percent fee.
International students who use Flywire for payments receive refunds through Flywire. Other international students without a U.S. bank account receive refunds via wire transfer instructions from PayMyTuition.
No, there are no fees for electronic payments made from checking or savings accounts using ACH payments.
Check the Official Website
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