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🇺🇸 United States — Illinois State University

Illinois State University International Awards

IELTS Requirement & Application Guide

Overall

6

Components

L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5

Level

UG, PG

Deadline

November–March

Country

🇺🇸 United States

Coverage

Tuition waiver of up to $12,000 per year

About Illinois State University International Awards

Illinois State University offers international awards of up to $12,000 per year for qualified international students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These merit-based awards are renewable for up to four years at the undergraduate level and two years at the graduate level. The university is located in Normal, Illinois, and offers over 160 programmes of study.

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IELTS Required

OverallLRWS
65.55.55.55.5

Accepts: Academic / General

Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53

Coverage

  • Tuition waiver of up to $12,000 per year

Tips for Meeting the Requirement

  1. 1.ISU requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band. This is an accessible requirement that most applicants can achieve with focused preparation over 2–3 months.
  2. 2.The merit-based nature of the award means your academic credentials matter most, but a strong IELTS score above the minimum can enhance your overall application profile.
  3. 3.ISU offers conditional admission for students who do not yet meet the English requirement. Consider applying while continuing your IELTS preparation if you are close to the 6.0 threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score do I need for Illinois State University scholarship?
Illinois State University requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component for admission and scholarship consideration. The university also accepts TOEFL iBT (79+) and PTE Academic (53+).
How much is the Illinois State University international scholarship?
ISU offers merit-based international awards of up to $12,000 per year. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years at the undergraduate level and 2 years at the graduate level with satisfactory academic progress.
Does Illinois State University offer conditional admission?
Yes, ISU offers conditional admission for international students who meet academic requirements but have not yet met the English language requirement. Students can take English language courses at ISU before beginning their degree programme.

आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्

भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।