Brown University Scholarships 2027 in USA

Overview

Brown University Scholarships offer financial support for international students pursuing bachelor's, master’s, and PhD programs in Providence, Rhode Island. The Ivy League institution features need-blind admissions for first-year international undergraduates and covers 100% of demonstrated financial need. Doctoral candidates receive multi-year funding packages, while select graduate professional programs, such as the Master of Public Affairs, provide competitive merit awards.

Benefits

• Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted first-year undergraduates without packaged student loans.
• Undergraduate aid packages can cover tuition, housing, meals, books, health costs, and travel.
• Full tuition remission and an annual living stipend for PhD students.
• Health-service, health, and dental insurance coverage for doctoral scholars, along with teaching or research appointments.
• Merit scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition for Master of Public Affairs students.

Eligibility

• Open to international students of any nationality.
• Undergraduate applicants must apply as first-year students and submit the CSS Profile.
• PhD candidates must be admitted to an eligible doctoral program, demonstrating a strong academic background and research potential.
• Master of Public Affairs applicants are automatically considered for merit aid upon admission.

How to Apply

Application procedures vary depending on the study level:

• Undergraduate: Choose Early Decision (deadline November 1, 2026) or Regular Decision (deadline January 5, 2027). Complete the Common Application, submit Brown supplemental essays, and provide the CSS Profile using code 3189 along with parent financial documents.
• PhD: Apply directly to a doctoral program via the Graduate School application system. Include a statement of purpose, CV, three recommendation letters, and required test scores. Funding is included automatically upon admission.
• Master's: Submit the program admission application during the appropriate cycle for automatic scholarship consideration where applicable.

Visit the official website to submit applications and review individual program requirements.

Deadline

Deadlines vary by study level and program. Undergraduate admission deadlines are November 1, 2026 (Early Decision) and January 5, 2027 (Regular Decision), with financial aid documents due by November 2, 2026 for ED and February 1, 2027 for RD. PhD program deadlines range from November 2026 to January 2027.