🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Varies from €500 to €15,000 over four years
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Duration
Up to 4 years (8 semesters)
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Deadline
June 1st (Priority Deadline), August 15th (Final Deadline)
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Fields
Applied Arts and Sciences, Management, Computing and Information Technologies, Public Policy, Graphic Design, Web and Mobile Computing
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Awards/Year
Over 200 awards annually distributed among new and continuing students
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Provider
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Kosovo / A.U.K Foundation
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Acceptance
Check official website
The RIT Kosovo Scholarship Program is designed to provide high-quality American education to talented students regardless of their financial background. It includes several categories such as the President’s Scholarship, Regional Scholarships, and specific Donor Scholarships funded by local and international corporations and individuals.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to all applicants who meet the RIT Kosovo admission criteria. Specific donor scholarships may have geographic or demographic restrictions.
🏛️ Host University
RIT Kosovo (American University in Kosovo)
🤝 Sponsor
RIT Kosovo, A.U.K Foundation, and various private donors including IPKO, Meridian, and Lukoil
🔬 Fields of Study
Applied Arts and Sciences, Management, Computing and Information Technologies, Public Policy, Graphic Design, Web and Mobile Computing
✨ Key Benefits
Covers a substantial portion of tuition costs; some specific donor scholarships may cover full tuition for high-performing students.
🎯 Target Students
High school graduates and Transfer students
🏷 Tags
Kosovo
RIT
Undergraduate
Merit
Financial Aid
Pristina
Balkan Students
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
20% to 100% of tuition fees
Living Stipend
Not included
Total Award
Varies from €500 to €15,
✈️ Travel: Not included
🏠 Accommodation: Not included
💊 Health Insurance: Not included
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: €20 - €50 depending on the application phase
🎓 Tuition Coverage
20% to 100% of tuition fees
🏠 Living Stipend
Not included
🏡 Accommodation
Not included
✈️ Travel Allowance
Not included
💊 Health Insurance
Not included
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to RIT global campus network, career services, and donor networking events
📋 Renewal Conditions
Maintenance of a minimum cumulative GPA (usually 3.0 or higher) and full-time enrollment
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
High school seniors or graduates from Kosovo or abroad with strong academic records
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)
📊 Minimum GPA
3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
🗣️ English Requirement
TOEFL (iBT 79+), IELTS (6.5+), or Duolingo English Test (105+)
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred for specific donor-funded awards
💰 Financial Need
Required for need-based grants (requires tax documentation)
🎯 Target Students
High school graduates and Transfer students
📝 Application Requirements
Rec Letters
Yes (Two letters recommended)
Interview
Yes (Selection interview with the scholarship committee)
Application Fee
€20 - €50 depending on the application phase
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two letters recommended) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- TOEFL (iBT 79+), IELTS (6.5+), or Duolingo English Test (105+)
- Interview: Yes (Selection interview with the scholarship committee)
- Min GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
📋 Application Process
Focus on your extracurricular impact and leadership potential in your personal statement. Prepare for the RIT Kosovo entrance exam if you do not have SAT/ACT scores.
💡 Insider Tip: Apply during the early or priority rounds as the scholarship fund is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.