Scholarships
Restricted Grants and Scholarships
These scholarships and grants are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. There are no special financial aid forms for Restricted and Endowed Scholarships. Recipients are determined by the Office of Student Financial Services, with input from the deans or department chairs based on criteria established by the donors. These awards are generally made to continuing students in the spring semester for one year only, and are based on the availability of funds in any given year.
International Student Scholarships
The International Student Scholarship for the academic year 2023-24 will be available to those enrolled students who have encountered financial hardship. Students must demonstrate unforeseen economic need. A Financial Aid Committee will determine the eligibility of the applicant. The scholarship funds are very limited. Since the award is based only on unforeseen economic need, there is no application deadline. The scholarship, if awarded, is to be used for tuition and fees only.
You Must Follow These Guidelines:
- You must be in good academic standing and must submit the latest copy of your transcript.
- You must have been enrolled at Pratt for at least one academic year.
- You must have clearance from Student Financial Services. Those who have any outstanding debts with Student Financial Services will not be considered.
- You must submit copies of bank statements for the past six months; telephone, utility, and rent bills; and a budget for the academic year.
- If you are sponsored, you must submit proof of your sponsor’s inability to continue with the financial commitment.
- You must submit a statement outlining your academic goals at Pratt, what contributions you have made as an international student to the campus life, and why you need the scholarship.
- You must submit a letter of recommendation.
- If you are receiving Pratt’s financial assistance, your travels will be restricted.
The above-listed documents must be submitted as proof of unforeseen economic need to the Office of International Affairs, attention: Director of International Student Affairs.
International Scholarships
International students are eligible for our international merit-based scholarships. International students do not qualify for need-based aid. There is no application for the merit-based scholarships. It is awarded to incoming students. All accepted applicants are considered automatically.
Outside Scholarships for International Students
The financial aid office has compiled a list of outside scholarships that international students can apply for. These agencies are independent of Pratt and evaluate each application based on their own criteria. You may download the list on this page.
Scholarships for Students Transferring from Pratt’s AAS program to the BFA
Starting Fall 2020
Merit scholarships are based on the student’s cumulative GPA in the associate’s program (AAS transfer-track program only) including the fall term of second year. Students in the career-track AOS are not eligible for these scholarships. Students who submit the FAFSA will also be considered for need-based aid.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 3.9 and higher | $26000 |
| 3.8 – 3.89 | $23000 |
| 3.7 – 3.79 | $22000 |
| 3.5 – 3.69 | $18000 |
| 3.3 – 3.49 | $14000 |
| 3.0 – 3.29 | $11000 |
PrattMWP Relocation Scholarships
Merit scholarships are based on the student’s cumulative GPA at PrattMWP including the fall term of second year. Brooklyn students who transfer to PrattMWP will be considered for scholarships when they return to Pratt in Brooklyn based on their cumulative GPA from their first year at Pratt and their first semester of their second year at PrattMWP. Students who submit the FAFSA will also be considered for need-based aid.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 3.9 and higher | $26000 |
| 3.8 – 3.89 | $23000 |
| 3.7 – 3.79 | $22000 |
| 3.5 – 3.69 | $18000 |
| 3.3 – 3.49 | $14000 |
| 3.0 – 3.29 | $11000 |