If you are an international student looking at American universities, this is one of the simpler scholarship setups I have seen. There is no essay contest and no separate portal. The award attaches to your admission, so the real work is a strong, complete application that reaches Augsburg on time.
The official page now calls the award the Regents Scholarship, while many scholarship lists still use the older name, International Regents Scholarship. I use both names here so you can match what you see in search results with what is on Augsburg's site. This guide covers the amount, the dates, the costs that remain, English proof, the F-1 visa steps, and separate sections for Pakistani, US-based, and other international applicants.
International Regents Scholarship 2027 | Augsburg USA
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| Augsburg University offers the Regents Scholarship to admitted international undergraduates, with no separate scholarship form. |
Quick Facts
These are the details most readers look for first. Each row comes from an Augsburg page I read on October 28, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Regents Scholarship (listed in older sources as International Regents Scholarship) |
| University | Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Funding type | Partial Funding |
| Amount | $32,000 per year (2026-27) and $33,000 per year (2027-28) on the scholarship page. See the amount conflict in the funding section. |
| Degree level | Bachelor, full-time undergraduate day program, first bachelor's degree |
| Who qualifies | Admitted international first-year and transfer students |
| Separate application | None. The award is automatic after admission. |
| Application fee | $100, non-refundable |
| Deadline | November 1, 2026 for spring entry (time zone not published) |
| Renewal | Up to 4 years, with no need to reapply |
- Quick Facts
- Overview
- Who Can Apply
- How Winners Are Selected
- Funding and Benefits
- Required Documents
- English Language Requirements
- Costs
- Application Procedure
- Deadlines and Time Zones
- Visa and Immigration Steps
- For Pakistani Applicants
- For US Applicants
- For Other International Applicants
- After You Receive an Offer
- Common Mistakes
- Scam Warning Signs
- How to Apply Safely
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Words
- Official Links
- Read More
Overview
Augsburg University is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its international admissions office says that incoming first-year and transfer international students in the undergraduate program receive the Regents Scholarship automatically when they are admitted. Notification comes through the acceptance letter, and the steps Augsburg lists contain no separate scholarship form.
On October 28, 2026, I read Augsburg's Tuition and Scholarships page, the international application page, the first-year and transfer pages, the SEVIS and visa page, the majors list, and the domestic first-year scholarship page. Where two pages disagreed, I show both versions instead of picking one.
Why I Label It Partial Funding
A full scholarship would cover tuition, housing, and living costs. This one does not. Augsburg's own cost estimate still leaves a balance of $32,869 per year for 2026-27 after the award, so I file it under Partial Funding. It is still large, because it covers roughly half of the listed cost of attendance. That is my own arithmetic from Augsburg's published figures.
Degree Level and Subjects
The award is for a first bachelor's degree in the full-time day program. Augsburg's scholarship page does not exclude any day major, so you can pair it with most of the programs on the undergraduate day list. These groups come from Augsburg's majors page, which I checked on the date above.
Business and economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Management and Marketing
- Economics
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Sports Management
Science and technology
- Biology and Biochemistry
- Chemistry and Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science and Data Science
- Environmental Studies
- Kinesiology
People and society
- Psychology and Sociology
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Social Work and Urban Studies
- Education
Arts, media, and humanities
- Art and Design
- Communication and Media Studies
- English, History, and Philosophy
- Film Production
- Music and Theater
- Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Adult undergraduate programs, such as the BSN completion track, sit on a separate list. The award is described for the undergraduate day population, so ask admissions before you choose an adult program.
Who Can Apply
This section covers eligibility only. How the award is actually given is covered in the next section.
Core Eligibility Rules
- You are applying as an international student, meaning you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- You are applying as a degree-seeking first-year or transfer undergraduate.
- You are admitted to Augsburg University.
- You are enrolled full time in the day program.
- You are working toward your first bachelor's degree.
First-Year or Transfer
You are a first-year applicant if you have not attended a college or university and have recently or will soon graduate from high school. If you have attended college since high school, Augsburg says you must apply as a transfer student, even if you only have a few credits.
Graduate Applicants and Green Card Cases
The Regents Scholarship is described for undergraduates. Augsburg says international graduate applicants may be eligible for other Augsburg scholarships, so graduate readers should use the graduate page instead. If you or your parents applied for a green card, Augsburg still treats you as international until the card is issued.
Not stated: The pages I read give no minimum GPA, test score, or country list for the award. I have not added any, because I could not confirm them.
How Winners Are Selected
There is no separate selection round for this award, based on the official wording. Augsburg says it is automatically awarded to every admitted first-year and transfer international student, so the admission decision is the real gate. Augsburg says applicants may hear about admission and any scholarship within 3 to 4 business weeks of applying.
My reading, and it is analysis rather than an official statement, is that a complete file matters more than anything else. Missing transcripts or unpaid fees can stall the decision, and the award cannot arrive before the admission does. Augsburg also notes that Regents recipients cannot receive other Augsburg scholarships.
Funding and Benefits
Augsburg's scholarship page publishes the amount by academic year. The table shows what it lists today.
| Academic year | Regents Scholarship per year |
|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $32,000 |
| 2027-28 | $33,000 |
The FAQ on Augsburg's international application page still lists $30,000 per year for students who live on campus and $25,000 per year for those who live off campus. The scholarship page lists $32,000 and $33,000 and says nothing about housing. I cannot tell which page is more current, so confirm the exact figure in your acceptance letter or by email.
Renewal and Limits
Augsburg's FAQ says the award renews each year you are enrolled in your undergraduate program, for up to 4 years, with no need to reapply. It also says your amount will not change based on where you live once you have started. The pages do not say whether a first-year amount stays fixed, so ask about that if it affects your budget.
What the Award Does Not Cover
The cost estimate on the scholarship page excludes travel to and from your home country. Augsburg also warns that every funding source must be documented before you can get an F-1 visa. Plan for both.
Required Documents
The list changes slightly between first-year and transfer applicants. These cards show what Augsburg asks for at the application stage.
Application and fee
First-year students use the Common Application. Transfer students use the Augsburg application. Both pay a $100 non-refundable fee.
School records
First-year students request official secondary school transcripts, exam results, or mark sheets sent directly to Augsburg.
College transcripts
Transfer students request official transcripts from every post-secondary school attended, with English translations where needed.
Credential evaluation
Transfer applicants from schools outside the United States may need a professional evaluation sent directly to Augsburg.
English proof or waiver
Every applicant needs evidence of written and spoken English, or a waiver based on Augsburg's list.
Recommendation letter
One academic letter from a teacher or guidance counselor is optional for both groups.
If you are admitted and choose to attend, Augsburg asks for more documents before it issues your I-20. Those are covered in the visa section.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must show a strong command of written and spoken English, but many can request a waiver. Augsburg may ask for official documentation to support a waiver, so keep your records ready.
Waivers for Study in English
- A previous high school diploma or degree from an English-medium institution outside the United States, or from a school in an English-speaking country.
- A U.S. high school diploma with at least 4 credits of English, or a U.S. college degree.
Waivers Based on Scores or Coursework
- An SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 570, or an ACT English and Reading score of 22.
- One academic year of transferable U.S. college English with a grade of B or higher.
- Level 4 of the Minnesota English Language Program at the University of Minnesota.
Other Waiver Routes
- One semester or more as an exchange student at Augsburg, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Norwegian applicants with a grade of 4 or higher in English from videregรฅende skole.
English Tests
Augsburg's pages list English tests under prospective international graduate students, not under undergraduates. That list includes IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 55, Duolingo 105, and TOEFL Essentials 8.5. The TOEFL iBT line on the page looks like a typo, so I have not repeated it. If you plan to take a test, ask admissions whether it applies to your undergraduate application. You can check your own scores with my IELTS band score calculator.
Scholarship and admissions pages change often. Open Augsburg's first-year page or transfer page on the day you apply and confirm the English rules for your own program.
Costs
Here is Augsburg's published estimate, with the scholarship subtracted. I checked the subtraction myself, and it matches the remaining balances Augsburg prints.
| Cost item | 2026-27 | 2027-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $48,499 | $49,930 |
| Room and board | $12,870 | $13,054 |
| Miscellaneous (books, health insurance, and similar) | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Total cost | $64,869 | $66,484 |
| Regents Scholarship | $32,000 | $33,000 |
| Remaining direct cost | $32,869 | $33,484 |
These figures are in U.S. dollars. They do not include travel to your home country, and the $100 application fee is separate. I have not converted anything into another currency, because exchange rates move daily.
Application Procedure
The flowchart shows the route from your first check to your visa. The numbered steps below explain each stage in plain terms.
Decide whether you are a first-year or transfer applicant, and whether you are aiming for spring or fall entry. The dates differ.
Ask your school to send official records directly to Augsburg. Add English translations when your documents are in another language.
Match your education to one of Augsburg's waiver routes, or ask admissions which evidence it will accept.
First-year students start on the Common Application. Transfer students use Augsburg's own application portal.
Augsburg says it cannot review your application or decide until the fee is paid. Submit before your term deadline.
Augsburg says you may hear within 3 to 4 business weeks. Check your application status in the portal.
Your acceptance letter carries the scholarship notice. Check the amount and the conditions line by line.
After you decide to attend, send your funding documents so Augsburg can issue the I-20. Then move to the visa steps below.
You can save this date in my scholarship deadline tracker so it stays in one list with your other applications.
Deadlines and Time Zones
Augsburg publishes these dates without a year. I read them as the current cycle, and the November 1, 2026 date is the next one on the calendar.
| Applicant group | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| First-year and transfer | November 1 | Application deadline for spring |
| First-year | December 1 | Priority application deadline for fall |
| First-year | December to August | Rolling application for fall |
| Transfer | March 15 | Priority application deadline for fall |
| Transfer | March to August | Rolling application for fall |
| First-year | May 1 | National Reply Date |
November 1, 2026 is the spring-term application deadline for first-year and transfer students. Augsburg does not publish a closing time or a time zone for it.
Time Zone Conversion Example
Because no closing time is published, the table below is only a planning example and not an official conversion. It assumes a close at 11:59 PM Central Time on November 1, 2026. U.S. clocks fall back at 2:00 AM that same day, so Minneapolis is on Central Standard Time at the end of the day.
| Time zone | Local time in this example |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis (CT) | Sunday, November 1, 11:59 PM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Monday, November 2, 12:59 AM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | Sunday, November 1, 9:59 PM |
| GMT | Monday, November 2, 5:59 AM |
| Pakistan (PKT) | Monday, November 2, 10:59 AM |
My advice is to treat the end of October 31 as your own cutoff. That leaves a full day for portal slowdowns and time zone confusion.
Visa and Immigration Steps
Admission and the scholarship do not give you a visa. They start the process. The steps below come from Augsburg's SEVIS and visa page, which shows a 2024 update date, so check the current embassy instructions before you act.
Getting Your I-20
Augsburg issues the Form I-20 after you are admitted, decide to attend, and send your Certificate of Finances, proof of funding, and the first page of your passport. Bank statements must be current within three months. A government support letter is also listed as acceptable proof. Review the I-20 for errors as soon as it arrives.
Fee and Visa Application
You pay the I-901 SEVIS fee after you receive the I-20 and before you enter the United States. Then you complete the online DS-160 form, upload a photo, and book an interview, usually at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. F-1 visas can be issued up to 120 days before your program start date, and the I-20 allows entry up to 30 days before it. The U.S. Department of State publishes the student visa process in detail.
Special Cases
- Canadian citizens do not need a visa but still need an I-20 and proof of SEVIS payment at the border.
- Students already in the United States on another status may apply to change to F-1, and an I-20 alone does not change status.
- Students transferring from a U.S. school need their SEVIS record transferred through their current school.
For Pakistani Applicants
Pakistani students are a core part of my audience, so I looked at this scholarship through that lens. Nothing on the pages I read excludes Pakistan, and the rule is based on international status, not nationality.
Documents and Transcripts
Augsburg's pages do not name Matric, Intermediate, O Levels, or A Levels, so I cannot tell you how each is evaluated. Email international admissions with your exact qualification before you order records. Your school or board should send transcripts directly to Augsburg, and your name should match your passport spelling on every document.
English Proof from a Pakistani School
If you studied at an English-medium school, you may qualify for the waiver for English-medium institutions outside the United States. Augsburg may ask for official documentation, so ask your school for a letter confirming the medium of instruction while you still have time.
Timing and Money
Pakistan stays on UTC+5 all year. After the U.S. clock change on November 1, Minneapolis is 11 hours behind Pakistan, so a late-night deadline in Minnesota falls in your morning. Order bank statements late in your process, because Augsburg wants them current within three months. Your family should also plan for the remaining balance of roughly $32,869 per year, plus travel.
I could not verify which payment methods Augsburg's portal accepts for the $100 fee, so test your payment well before deadline day. If you want a quick reference for how your marks look on a 4.0 scale, try my CGPA calculator. Augsburg did not ask for a GPA conversion on the pages I read, so use it for planning only. The pages also do not mention HEC or IBCC attestation, so ask admissions whether your certificates need it.
For US Applicants
This section matters because I get most of my traffic from the USA, and the word "Regents" appears on two different Augsburg awards.
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
The International Regents Scholarship is for international students. Augsburg's first-year scholarship page describes a separate Regents Scholarship for domestic students. That award is based on unweighted high school GPA and ranges from $25,000 to $33,000 per year, and it applies to students who begin in the fall. If you are a citizen or permanent resident, read the first-year scholarships page instead.
International Students Already in the US
If you hold a visa or other status and live in the United States, you still apply as an international student. Augsburg lists waivers for a U.S. high school diploma with 4 credits of English and for an SAT reading and writing score of 570. If you are on another status and want to switch to F-1, read the change of status guidance above before you enroll.
Transfer students inside the U.S. have one more job: your current school's international office must transfer your SEVIS record to Augsburg. Start that early, because it needs your admission letter.
For Other International Applicants
Applicants outside Pakistan and the United States face their own planning issues, mostly time zones, credential evaluation, and sponsored funding.
Time Zone Planning
Use the same planning example as above: an assumed close at 11:59 PM Central Time on November 1, 2026. These times are not official.
| Region | Local time in this example |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (GMT) | Monday, November 2, 5:59 AM |
| Nigeria (WAT) | Monday, November 2, 6:59 AM |
| Kenya (EAT) | Monday, November 2, 8:59 AM |
| United Arab Emirates (GST) | Monday, November 2, 9:59 AM |
| India (IST) | Monday, November 2, 11:29 AM |
| China (CST) | Monday, November 2, 1:59 PM |
Credentials and Sponsorship
Transfer applicants from outside the United States should expect to submit official transcripts from every post-secondary school and may be asked for a professional credential evaluation. Augsburg names several evaluation services and says it accepts members of the National Association of Credential Evaluators. If a government or sponsor funds your studies, Augsburg lists a government support letter as acceptable proof of funding for the I-20.
Your visa rules depend on your passport and your local U.S. embassy, and they can change. Start with Augsburg's visa page, then confirm the details with the embassy that will handle your case.
After You Receive an Offer
An acceptance letter is the point where the scholarship becomes real, so read it carefully. Confirm the amount, the academic year it applies to, and the conditions, which include full-time day enrollment and a first bachelor's degree. If the number differs from what you expected, email international admissions before you pay a deposit.
First-year students should also note the National Reply Date of May 1. After you accept, gather your funding documents, request your I-20, and keep every email from Augsburg in one folder. You will need them for the visa interview.
Common Mistakes
- Mixing up spring and fall dates: November 1 is for spring entry. Fall dates are December 1 for first-year and March 15 for transfer applicants.
- Assuming it is a full ride: A balance of about $32,869 per year remains in 2026-27.
- Trusting one amount: Augsburg's pages disagree, so confirm your figure in writing.
- Using graduate test rules for undergraduate applications: The test scores on the page are listed for graduate applicants.
- Sending old bank statements: Augsburg wants statements current within three months.
- Forgetting travel costs: Augsburg's estimate does not include flights home.
Scam Warning Signs
Because this award has no separate application, scam patterns are easy to spot.
- A fee for a scholarship form: Augsburg lists only the $100 admission application fee, and there is no separate scholarship form.
- A guaranteed award: Admission comes first, so no one can promise the scholarship before it.
- Pressure to pay quickly: Real deadlines are on Augsburg's pages, not in private chats.
- A free email address: The Augsburg contact I saw uses an augsburg.edu address.
How to Apply Safely
Apply only through the Common Application or Augsburg's own application portal, and only share documents inside those systems. Use the contact details printed on Augsburg's international application page for questions. Do not send your passport scan or bank details to anyone who contacted you first.
Important: I am not Augsburg, and agents do not decide this scholarship. Confirm every deadline and amount on the official pages before you submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions cover the points readers are most likely to get stuck on.
Do I need a separate application for the International Regents Scholarship at Augsburg?
No. Augsburg says admitted first-year and transfer international undergraduates receive the award automatically, and the notice appears in the acceptance letter. You only need to complete the admission application, including the $100 application fee. Source: Augsburg International Admissions, checked October 28, 2026.
How much is the Augsburg Regents Scholarship for international students?
Augsburg's scholarship page lists $32,000 per year for 2026-27 and $33,000 per year for 2027-28. A separate FAQ on the application page still lists $30,000 for students who live on campus and $25,000 for those who live off campus. Because the pages disagree, confirm your exact amount in your acceptance letter or by email with international admissions.
What is the deadline for the Augsburg international scholarship?
The spring-term application deadline for first-year and transfer students is November 1, 2026. For fall, first-year applicants have a December 1 priority deadline and transfer applicants have a March 15 priority deadline. Augsburg does not publish a time zone, so submit at least one day early.
Can Pakistani students receive the Regents Scholarship at Augsburg University?
Yes, if they are admitted as first-year or transfer undergraduates. Augsburg bases the rule on international status, meaning you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and the pages I read do not list eligible countries. Pakistani applicants should still plan early for the F-1 visa and the funding documents.
Is the Regents Scholarship a full scholarship?
No. It is partial funding. Augsburg's own estimate for 2026-27 shows a remaining direct cost of $32,869 per year after the $32,000 award, and that figure excludes travel to and from your home country.
Do I need an English test to get the scholarship?
The pages I read list no separate English requirement for the award, but your admission does require proof of English. Augsburg offers waivers, such as study in English-medium institutions outside the United States or an SAT reading and writing score of 570. Confirm which route fits you before you apply.
Can I combine the Regents Scholarship with other Augsburg scholarships?
No. Augsburg states that Regents recipients cannot receive other Augsburg scholarships because of the size of the award. That statement does not cover outside scholarships from other organizations, so ask admissions how those would work alongside it.
Final Words
The International Regents Scholarship is valuable because it asks so little extra of you. Confirm your entry term, send a complete application before November 1 if you are aiming for spring, and get your award amount in writing. Then budget for the balance and the visa, because those are where students are often surprised.
If this guide helped, read the related posts below or ask a question through the contact page. I update the verification date whenever I recheck a fact.
Official Links
These are the Augsburg pages I used. Open them to confirm anything before you apply.
Scholarship page: Augsburg Tuition and Scholarships
Application details: Augsburg International Application Process
Apply online: Augsburg Application Portal
Visa steps: SEVIS, I-20, and Visa
Majors list: Augsburg Majors and Programs
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Published: October 28, 2026
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