The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship is Concordia College’s award for international first-year undergraduates committed to advancing intercultural learning and understanding on campus. Concordia, a liberal arts college in Moorhead, Minnesota, offers two each year.
Admitted students request an interest form from their admission representative, then explain in an interview how they would advance intercultural learning at Concordia. Every major is welcome.
Benefits & funding
- At least 50% of tuition, renewable each year: from $16,450 on 2026–27 tuition of $32,900.
- Replaces all other scholarship funds, including the merit award.
- Not a full award: family or sponsor must still pay $24,000–$33,000 a year (costs page) or $24,000–$32,000 (scholarship page), against a $52,660 cost of attendance.
Eligibility
- First-year international students admitted to Concordia; any major.
- Citizens of a country other than the United States who hold neither U.S. citizenship nor U.S. permanent residency.
- Shown interest and personal initiative in intercultural learning and exchange.
- Family or sponsor able to pay the yearly amount above.
Application process
- 1Apply for admission (free, via the Concordia Portal or Common App) and upload every required document, including the International Student Financial Affidavit.
- 2Once admitted, ask your admission representative for the #YouAreWelcomeHere interest form.
- 3After admission and proof of ability to pay, complete a video interview on how you would advance intercultural learning at Concordia.
Program timeline
international priority application dates
Nov 15 / Jan 15 (Fall 2026 cycle, latest posted)
After admission
interest form available; interview dates announced with it