Johnson Scholarship (merit full ride, open to international students)
Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA, United States
Merit full ride for up to 44 first-years a year, explicitly open to international students; W&L is also need-blind and meets full need without loans.
What the scholarship covers
At least tuition, room and board plus $10,000 for a summer experience (more than $89,000 a year).
What you need
- IELTS 7 or Duolingo 130 or TOEFL iBT 100Tests before Jan 2026; 5 on the new scale
- Test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle; internationals on national curricula should consider submitting scores.
- Common App, Coalition or QuestBridge application
- Johnson Scholarship essay on the writing supplement
- Second personal essay for the Johnson Scholarship
Deadlines
- 1 Dec 2026 Johnson Scholarship application54 days from nowFinalists attend an on-campus selection event, travel covered
Where it leads
Bachelor's degree, full ride.
Visa
US F-1 student visa; the university issues the I-20 after admission and proof of funding.
Things to know
"Washington and Lee University provides both need-based and merit-based assistance to international students in each entering class."
Verified by a research sub-agent on 2026-10-08 and added by the main session.
Sources
- wlu.edu/admissions/the-johnson-scholarship Coverage, numbers, how to apply
- wlu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/international-student-aid International eligibility
- wlu.edu/admissions/apply/for-international-applicants Testing and platforms