🇺🇸 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.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
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.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.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.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
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