African Scholars Program
Funding Amount
Full cost of attendance
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Geography
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of one of Africa's 54 countries
- Must NOT be a dual U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
Other requirements
- Must be seeking and qualify for financial aid
- Must not have previously enrolled full-time in college or university
- Must apply through Common Application or Coalition Application through Scoir
Overview
Automatic consideration for international students from Africa seeking financial aid at Wesleyan University.
Geographic Scope: Africa (54 countries)
Eligibility:
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of one of Africa's 54 countries
- Must NOT be a dual U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Must be seeking and qualify for financial aid
- Must not have previously enrolled full-time in college or university
- Must apply through Common Application or Coalition Application through Scoir
Award Details:
- Covers the full cost of attendance at Wesleyan over a four-year course of study
- Approximately 10 students awarded each year
Application: No separate application required; automatic consideration upon submission of regular admission application.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Automatic consideration: There is no separate application for the African Scholars Program
- How to apply: Apply to Wesleyan University through the Common Application or Coalition Application through Scoir
- Requirements: Submit regular admission application materials including financial aid documentation (CSS Profile and financial documents as required for international students)
- Note: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria (citizenship, no prior full-time enrollment, seeking financial aid)
What Wesleyan University actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $44K
- Median grant
- $44K
- By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Middletown, CT.
Example grants
City of Middletown · Middletown, CT
Unrestricted
$44K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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