MENU International Student Experience Home Campus Life International Student Experience International Life at Davidson Davidson's community includes the brightest and most curious minds from every corner of the world. Located in Davidson, North Carolina—part of the southeastern United States—Davidson College offers a supportive and caring campus environment for students of all backgrounds to thrive. Bimal Shahi '25, an international student from Nepal, is one of three first-year students documenting their experiences as they become Davidson students. Bimal Shahi, Tim Schietroma and Kassidy Liggins share their hopes and aspirations in this video series. $0 application fee for international students applying to Davidson 1500+ applications from 80 countries around the world 5+ funding opportunities created solely for international students Visit, Apply and Afford Davidson Virtual Visit Discover our online visit programs geared for international students. Apply Ready to apply to Davidson? We aim to help you every step of the way. Financial Aid We are committed to making a Davidson education affordable. Explore Davidson's financial aid application process for international students. Alvarez Scholarship The Alvarez Scholars Program provides need-based scholarships to outstanding international students from all over the world. Davidson Trust Although the admission process at Davidson is not need-blind for international students, Davidson meets 100 percent of your calculated financial need through the Davidson Trust. Host Family Program As an international student, you can choose to match with a local host family for the time you are a student at Davidson. Research & Immersion Grants For International Students Alvarez Access The Alvarez Access Fund provides financial support to international students for career, curricular, and academic success, such as unpaid internships or class material fees. Alvarez Guarantee International students receiving financial aid are eligible for the Alvarez Guarantee Fund, which provides funding for two career experiences or programs that complement student coursework. Meet My World This grant gives funding to international students for the opportunity to share their home country and culture with a friend from the United States. The grant covers round trip plane tickets for both participants as well as any accommodations and activities. Weinstein Travel The grant gives international students (F-1 and J-1 visa holders) an immersive experience in the U.S. Projects have included exploring street art in NYC and and traveling the South in search of the most delicious BBQ. Ask An International Wildcat As an international applicant to Davidson, you might have questions about attending college in the United States. Our International Admission Ambassadors are all current international students at Davidson College ready to help you get to know Davidson from wherever you are in the world. Reach out to any of the ambassadors with questions or to just chat about life at Davidson. Connect With an International Admission Ambassador Connect With An International Admission Officer International Support & Success We have several resources and programs on campus designed to specifically support international students. We know college life in a new country can be an adjustment and we have teams on campus to support you. Areas of support include academic writing assistance, career and internship guidance, visa guidelines, host family matching, community building and more. International Student Programs International Student Programs provides support for a wide-range of international student needs. 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