University of Chicago Scholarship

The University of Chicago meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and also offers merit-based scholarships. The Odyssey Scholarship program ensures debt-free graduation for eligible students.

• All nationalities
• Strong academic achievement and intellectual curiosity
• Need-aware for international students
• Merit scholarships based on application

Need-based grants covering full cost of attendance. Merit scholarships up to full tuition. Odyssey program: additional support for first-gen/low-income students

Application, CSS Profile, Academic transcripts, Recommendation letters, Personal essays

• UChicago meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with a loan-free package for admitted first-year students (including international students), and also offers competitive merit scholarships (awarded automatically to first-year applicants on academic and extracurricular achievement, regardless of need)
• International applicants must apply for need-based aid at the time of admission (those who do not cannot apply in later years; international transfers are not eligible)
• Complete the Student Financial Aid Worksheet in your UChicago Account and submit proof of family income and assets (international applicants do not submit the CSS Profile or FAFSA) by the relevant admission deadline. Need-based packages cover tuition and fees as far as possible plus an international student stipend toward living costs