د Caltech بورسونه ۲۰۲۷ د نړیوالو محصلانو لپاره

Caltech Scholarships 2027 د international students لپاره Undergraduate او PhD funding لري.

Main

• Undergraduate need-based aid
• PhD full financial support

Caltech general undergraduate merit scholarships نه ورکوي؛ aid د demonstrated financial need پر بنسټ دی.

Fall 2027 deadlines

• Restrictive Early Action: 1 Nov 2026
• Regular Decision: 4 Jan 2027

Undergraduate

Caltech د admitted aid applicants 100% demonstrated need meet کوي. Aid may cover tuition، fees، housing، food، books and other approved costs.

Important

International students باید د first-year admission پر وخت ووایي چې financial aid غواړي. وروسته عموماً د aid غوښتنه نه شي پیلولای. International transfer/3-2 applicants institutional aid نه اخلي. Admission is need-aware for international applicants.

Current family-income examples

under USD 200k with typical assets may get tuition coverage؛ under USD 100k may get no-loan package including tuition/fees/housing/food, subject to individual assessment.

PhD

all incoming PhD students get funding package

• full tuition.
• mandatory fees.
• stipend/salary.
• health-care contribution.
• fellowship/RA/TA support.

Current stipend

USD 50,000/year from Sep 2026 (~USD 4,166/month).

Terminal Master’s

not generally fully funded.

Undergraduate requirements

strong math/science preparation incl calculus، physics، chemistry. SAT or ACT required for Fall 2027.

English accepted

IELTS 7.0 each، TOEFL revised 5 each، Duolingo 130، unless exemption.

PhD

Bachelor’s/equivalent، transcripts، 3 references، CV، essays، research preparation، programme-specific GRE/English rules. No official minimum GPA; source says successful applicants often ~3.5/4 or top 5–10%.

Apply Undergraduate

Common App/QuestBridge → supplements/tests/references → declare aid intent → CSS Profile code 4034 → family financial documents.

Apply PhD

select programme/faculty → prepare docs → graduate portal → standard funding considered automatically.

Current fees

UG USD 85، graduate USD 100; fee waivers may be available.

FAQ

Caltech meets 100% demonstrated need for admitted aid applicants. International admission is need-aware. No general undergraduate merit scholarships. PhDs are fully funded. Current stipend USD 50k/year. SAT/ACT required for Fall 2027.

Criteria for Caltech Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships

International applicants must

Apply as incoming first-year undergraduate students

Meet Caltech’s academic admission requirements

Indicate in the admission application that they intend to apply for financial aid

Demonstrate financial need

Complete the required financial aid application

Submit the required family financial documents

Meet Caltech’s English-language requirements

Submit SAT or ACT scores

Receive admission to Caltech

There is no minimum family income required to apply. Caltech calculates demonstrated need by considering factors including family income, assets, household size and certain expenses.

Academic Requirements

Caltech expects first-year applicants to complete a demanding secondary-school curriculum.

Students should demonstrate preparation including

Four years of mathematics, including calculus

One year of physics

One year of chemistry

Biology recommended

Four years of English

At least two years of history or social sciences

For students who genuinely cannot take calculus, chemistry or physics because the course is unavailable or because of an irresolvable scheduling conflict, Caltech allows specific examinations or approved certifications to demonstrate subject mastery. Caltech requires either the SAT or ACT for Fall 2027 first-year applicants. Test results are considered as one component of the university’s holistic admission process.

Undergraduate English Requirements

International applicants must submit an English proficiency test unless

English is their native language; or

English is the primary language of instruction at their secondary school.

Caltech accepts

IELTS

TOEFL

Duolingo English Test

The current minimum requirements are

TestMinimum

IELTS7.0 overall and 7.0 in each area

TOEFL – revised scale5 overall and 5 in each area

Duolingo English Test130

Applicants whose school teaches primarily in English but whose native language is not English are not required to submit a test, although Caltech strongly recommends doing so. You can also read our guide to scholarships without IELTS, but Caltech makes the final decision on whether an applicant qualifies for an English-test exemption.

PhD Eligibility

Graduate applicants must

Hold a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent before beginning graduate study

Apply to an eligible Caltech graduate programme

Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Provide three recommendation letters

Submit a CV

Complete the required essays

Meet programme-specific academic requirements

Meet any GRE requirements set by the selected programme

Demonstrate strong preparation for research

Caltech does not impose one official minimum graduate GPA. However, the Graduate Studies Office states that most successful applicants have approximately a 3.5/4.0 GPA or higher or rank within the top 5–10% of their class. International applicants should not convert their grades into a US GPA unless their institution already reports a US GPA. GRE requirements differ by programme. Some departments recommend the GRE, some require it and others do not accept it, so applicants must check their chosen programme individually. Graduate applicants whose native language is not English are encouraged to demonstrate strong English proficiency. Caltech accepts recognised tests including TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo, but the Graduate Studies Office does not impose one university-wide minimum score.

for Caltech Scholarships?

for Caltech Undergraduate Scholarships?

• Review Caltech’s first-year admission requirements and make sure your academic preparation meets the university’s expectations.

Applicants should be particularly well prepared in mathematics and science, including calculus, physics and chemistry.

• Apply through either the Common Application or QuestBridge.

Caltech accepts both application routes and does not give preference to one over the other. The current first-year application fee is US$85, although fee waivers are available to eligible applicants.

• Complete the Caltech supplemental questions and submit the required academic information.

Your application should include

Secondary-school record

Caltech supplemental essays

SAT or ACT

Teacher recommendations

School Report

English proficiency evidence where required

Caltech requires one teacher recommendation from a STEM subject and one from humanities or social sciences.

• Clearly state that you intend to apply for financial aid.

International applicants are asked to complete an International Financial Aid Statement of Intent within the admission application. Do not indicate that you can pay the full cost if you actually intend to request Caltech aid later. This decision is important because international students who do not apply for aid during first-year admission generally cannot request institutional financial aid in later years.

• Complete the CSS Profile.

Select California Institute of Technology and use Caltech’s CSS Profile code

4034

Caltech uses the CSS Profile to assess the family’s financial circumstances and calculate demonstrated need. International applicants who qualify for a CSS Profile fee waiver may receive a payment code from Caltech.

• Submit the required family financial documents.

Depending on your circumstances, Caltech may request

Parents’ national tax returns

Foreign tax documents

Non-tax filer statements

Noncustodial parent CSS Profile

Scholarship Data Form and Addendum

Additional income or asset documentation

If your parents are divorced, separated or were never married, your noncustodial parent may also need to complete a separate CSS Profile.

• Wait for your admission and financial aid decisions.

If admitted with aid, Caltech calculates your demonstrated financial need and constructs an aid package. Caltech Scholarships and eligible named scholarships are automatically included; there is no separate application for each institutional scholarship.

for Caltech PhD Funding?

• Review the Caltech graduate programmes and select the research programme that best matches your academic background and research interests.

Check the department’s

Research areas

Faculty

Academic prerequisites

GRE policy

Application requirements

Funding information

• Identify faculty whose research closely matches your interests.

Read recent publications and research-group pages before contacting a professor. Where appropriate, send a short personalised email explaining:

Your academic background

Previous research experience

Proposed area of research

Technical skills

Publications or conference work

Why the professor’s research interests you

Attach a concise academic CV.

• Prepare the required graduate application documents.

Caltech requires transcripts, three recommendation letters, a CV and application essays. Individual programmes may request additional material. Your essays should clearly explain your research experience, academic preparation, proposed interests and reasons for choosing Caltech. You can use our guide on writing a statement of purpose for scholarship when preparing your application.

• Submit your application through the Caltech Graduate Studies application portal.

The graduate application fee is currently US$100. A limited number of fee waivers are available to applicants who demonstrate financial need or meet other approved criteria.

• Arrange three strong recommendation letters.

Select professors or research supervisors who can comment specifically on your

Research ability

Academic performance

Independence

Technical preparation

Creativity

Potential for doctoral research

Use our scholarship recommendation letter guide when approaching your referees.

• No separate application is normally required for standard PhD funding.

All doctoral students entering Caltech graduate programmes are offered a funding package covering tuition and fees together with a stipend or salary. Funding may be provided through fellowships, teaching assistantships or research assistantships. The details of your financial support will be included in your admission and funding offer.

Documents Required for Caltech Scholarships

Undergraduate Documents

International first-year applicants should prepare

Common Application or QuestBridge Application

Caltech supplemental essays

US$85 application fee or fee waiver

Official secondary-school transcripts

School Report

Mid-Year Report

One STEM teacher recommendation

One humanities or social sciences teacher recommendation

SAT or ACT results

IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo result where required

International Financial Aid Statement of Intent

English translations of documents issued in another language

Optional research papers, publications or portfolios where relevant

Research experience is not compulsory for undergraduate admission, but applicants with substantial research can submit a research paper or publication as optional supporting material.

Financial Aid Documents

International students requesting aid should prepare

CSS Profile

Parents’ income information

Parents’ national tax returns

Foreign non-filer statement where applicable

Noncustodial parent CSS Profile where required

Scholarship Data Form and Addendum when requested

English translations of financial documents

Additional documents requested by the Financial Aid Office

PhD Documents

Graduate applicants should normally prepare

Online graduate application

Academic transcripts from every college or university attended

Bachelor’s degree information

Academic CV

Application essays

Three recommendation letters

GRE result where required or recommended

English proficiency evidence where applicable

Research publications or other supporting material where useful

Programme-specific supplementary documents

Applicants can use the following ScholarshipRoar guides

Academic CV for Scholarship

Statement of Purpose for Scholarship

Scholarship Recommendation Letter

Scholarship Interview Questions and Answers

Website

For more information about Caltech Scholarships, visit

Caltech Financial Aid

Financial Aid for International Students

Caltech Scholarships

Caltech Graduate Financial Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Caltech Scholarships fully funded?

Caltech undergraduate scholarships are need-based rather than one fixed fully funded award. Caltech meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students who apply for aid, so students with very high financial need can receive very substantial funding. Caltech PhD programmes are fully funded. Incoming doctoral students receive tuition and fee coverage together with a living stipend or salary.

Is Caltech need-blind for international students?

No. Caltech is need-aware for international applicants because its international financial aid budget is limited. The amount of aid an international applicant requires can therefore be considered during admission.

Does Caltech meet 100% of demonstrated financial need?

Yes. Caltech commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students who apply for financial assistance.

Does Caltech offer merit scholarships?

Caltech does not offer general undergraduate merit scholarships. Its undergraduate Caltech Scholarships are based on demonstrated financial need. Some donor-funded named scholarships include additional merit criteria, but students are considered for them automatically.

Can international transfer students receive financial aid?

No. Caltech states that institutional financial aid is not available to international transfer or 3/2 applicants.

How much is the Caltech PhD stipend?

The current Caltech PhD stipend is US$50,000 per year, equivalent to approximately US$4,166 per month.

Does Caltech PhD funding cover tuition?

Yes. The standard PhD financial package covers tuition and mandatory fees in addition to providing a stipend or salary.

Do I need a separate application for PhD funding?

Normally no. All students entering Caltech doctoral programmes are offered a financial aid package as part of their graduate admission.

Are Caltech master’s programmes funded?

Not generally. Caltech states that some terminal master’s students are admitted without financial support. Programme-specific fellowships may occasionally be available, but master’s applicants should not assume that Caltech will cover their tuition and living expenses.

Is SAT or ACT required for Caltech?

Yes. Caltech requires Fall 2027 first-year applicants to submit either SAT or ACT results.

Is IELTS compulsory for Caltech?

Not for every international applicant. Students are exempt from the undergraduate English-test requirement if English is their native language or the primary language of instruction at their secondary school. Other international applicants can submit IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo.

What is the Caltech application fee?

The current application fees are

Undergraduate: US$85

Graduate: US$100

Fee waivers are available to eligible applicants.