University of the Pacific

The University of the Pacific is a private university at Stockton, California, and it states the limits of its funding more plainly than most: 'The University of the Pacific does not offer full-ride, full cost, or full-tuition scholarships. Therefore, international students, with few exceptions, are expected to provide their own funding in addition to academic scholarships.' Its International Student Merit Scholarships are automatic, since 'international applicants are automatically considered with their application', and one named award stands apart: the Powell Scholarship at USD 43,000, which 'requires a separate application due on Dec. 1'. The priority admission deadline is 15 November, which Pacific describes as its Early Action date and recommends 'to receive priority consideration for scholarships', with a decision by the end of January.