Yes, we do accept applications for our Sagely Scholars program from international students not currently living in the United States.

However, spots are significantly limited. Because of the difficulty low-income international students face in gaining acceptance and funding to U.S. colleges, we only consider international students who we believe have a reasonable chance of success.

To apply to Sagely Scholars as an international student, you should:

• Have graduated from high school within the last two years

• Have grades that equate to an unweighted 4.0 GPA

• Have top performance on high school exit exams (if applicable)

• Have SAT/ACT scores in the 99th percentile

• Have a history of significant community engagement and involvement

• Have a history of leadership in your community and school

• Have a substantial extracurriculars list

We realize this is exceptionally limiting. However, it simply reflects the competitiveness of funded admissions to U.S. colleges for low-income international students.

We also strongly encourage all international students, whether you fit this profile or not, to apply to a wide variety of types of schools, especially those local to you and closer to home. Casting a wide net in your college search is crucial to ensuring you gain access to the education you need.