International Student and Scholar Services

Welcome Scholarship - Spring 2027

For a limited time, the Haenicke Institute for Global Education (HIGE) is offering a Welcome Scholarship to admitted international students who decide to attend Western in Spring 2027.

This is a one-time, nonrenewable award worth $5,000. Consideration will be given to admitted international students who defer their admission to the Spring 2027 semester. The deadline to apply is September 28, 2026

Fill out the form to apply. Our team will follow up and guide you through the process of deferring your admission to Spring 2027 and requesting your I-20 .

Questions?

Write the scholarship team at intl-admissions@wmich.edu for more information.

Contact the Scholarship Team

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Explain how a $5,000 needs-based scholarship will help you with your academic and professional pursuits. (required)

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