Scholarship Overview
Binghamton University in the United States offers the Achievement Scholarship to incoming first-year undergraduate students, including international applicants from Pakistan. The award aims to recognize high-achieving candidates during the standard undergraduate admission evaluation process.
Benefits
Binghamton University grants the Achievement Scholarship to 25 incoming first-year students each year across two funding tiers:
- Standard Award: 20 students receive $10,000 annually, totaling up to $40,000 over four years.
- Top Award: 5 students receive up to approximately $30,000 annually (matching the university's in-state cost of attendance), providing up to about $120,000 over four years.
Because the estimated cost of attendance for non-resident and international students for 2026-27 is approximately $55,716, the scholarship does not cover all expenses. Recipients must cover remaining tuition, housing, dining, insurance, and personal costs. Funding can continue for up to four years if recipients maintain the specific GPA stated in their award terms. If a recipient loses eligibility, a university committee may assign the funding to another student in the same class year.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility is open to first-year undergraduate applicants who fulfill the following criteria:
- Demonstrate a strong academic record during secondary school (there is no published fixed minimum initial GPA).
- Meet standard undergraduate admission requirements.
- Provide proof of English proficiency (via TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, Cambridge English, SAT, ACT, IB Higher Level, or O-Level English) unless exempt.
SAT and ACT scores are optional for admission and scholarship evaluation. Selection is highly competitive and depends on academic performance, intended major, program participation, donor preferences, and, for certain awards, financial need.
How to Apply
No separate scholarship application form is required. Candidates automatically receive scholarship consideration when they complete and submit an undergraduate admission application to Binghamton University, along with official secondary school transcripts and English-proficiency documentation. Specific application deadlines are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Admitted international students studying on F-1 or J-1 visas will later need to submit official financial statements proving sufficient funding for their first year of study to receive their I-20 or DS-2019 forms.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.