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University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific

Powell Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

The Powell Scholarship is the largest award in this directory that an international student can apply for at the University of the Pacific: $49,000 a year, plus up to $5,000 for independent research and up to $2,500 for study abroad.

Up to ten are awarded a year, decided on academics and leadership with an on-campus interview in February. The university describes the ideal candidate as having a 3.7 unweighted average and leadership in two or more areas, but frames these as a profile rather than cut-offs.

One caution. The university states plainly that it offers no full-ride, full-cost or full-tuition scholarships, so even an award this size leaves a gap. Its international FAQ still shows $43,000 and a 1 December deadline, both left over from an earlier cycle.

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$49,000 a year for four years, plus one-time awards of up to $5,000 for research and creative projects and up to $2,500 for study abroad. The university states it offers no full-ride, full-cost or full-tuition scholarships.

Eligibility

Entry as a first-year student. The university describes an ideal candidate as having an unweighted grade average of 3.7 or higher, a rigorous curriculum including honours, AP or IB courses, and demonstrated leadership in two or more areas. These are framed as an ideal profile rather than hard cut-offs.

Eligible Countries

The university states international students can also apply for the Powell Scholarship.

All countries

How to Apply

A separate application through the applicant portal after submitting the admission application. The application opens on 1 August and closes on 15 January, and applying by the 15 November early action date gets priority consideration for scholarships. Finalists interview on campus in February and decisions are released in March. Up to ten scholarships are awarded a year.

Application Routes and Dates

Scholarship application deadline

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Recurring deadline: Dec 1 (check provider for current cycle)

Timing source · Checked 2026-09-10