Vanderbilt University

Yes, Vanderbilt University offers generous scholarships for international students. However, only undergraduates get to avail these scholarship benefits, since the University of Vanderbilt does not offer any scholarships for graduate overseas applicants. At Vanderbilt, undergraduates get to choose from need-based as well as merit-based scholarships. Also, candidates must submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile or the ISFAA (International Student Financial Aid Application) in order to apply for need-based scholarships and Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship for merit-based scholarships. Some of the most popular Vanderbilt University scholarships for international students are:

• Irene and Thomas Harrington International Scholarship (Need-based): It provides financial assistance to international students enrolled full time in any of the Vanderbilt's four undergraduate schools. Preference is given to students from France, with second preference to students from the European Union.
• Ingram Scholarship Program (Merit-based)
• Chancellor's Scholarship (Merit-based)

Prospective international undergraduate students of Vanderbilt University can apply either through Common Application or Coalition Application and graduate students can apply through the Graduate Applications. VU lets its applicants choose from various intake opportunities as it admits students through Early Decision I, Early Decision II and Regular Decision. While applying to VU, candidates are required to submit the following documents:

• Official academic transcripts from all the previous institutions attended;
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DET);
• SAT/ACT score (s);
• Resume/CV;
• Personal statement;
• Letter of recommendation (s);
• Portfolio;
• Student visa; and
• Copy of passport.

Vanderbilt University is one of the best universities in USA and is globally renowned for its School of Medicine as well as School of Nursing. When it comes to rankings, Vanderbilt University has been ranked #5 in Best Medical Schools: Research and #82 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care by the prestigious ranking body US News & World Report. A lot of Vanderbilt's courses of medicine also rank in the top 20 courses in USA. Internal Medicine (#11), Anesthesiology (#12) and Surgery (#12) are the best courses offered by Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine. Naturally, it is a competitive school to get in and students must fulfill all the admission requirements listed below in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in VU's School of Medicine.

• Completed online application;
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3.2 GPA;
• Official transcripts from all previous college work;
• Current resume/CV;
• Two letters of recommendations;
• Personal Statement;
• SAT/ACT score (s); and
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DET).

Vanderbilt University's admission requirements for international students comprise of English proficiency exam score as a major entry requirements. However, students can manage to secure admission in VU without an ELP score if they meet at least one of the criteria listed below:

• Completed three of the last four educational years in a majority English-speaking curriculum; OR
• SAT score: 630 & Above in Evidence-based Reading and Writing section; OR
• ACT score: 26 & Above.

Students who do not have any English proficiency scores may submit an English-language portfolio which should include a short description of past English language studies or speaking experience and a letter of recommendation from an English teacher. Vanderbilt University may also request a phone or Skype interview at the discretion of their admissions team.