• Number of awards: one full-tuition scholarship per year.
• The scholarship covers the full tuition amount in the year you first enroll at Coe.
• It is renewable for up to three additional years (for a total of four years of study), as long as you continue to meet renewal requirements such as full-time enrolment and on-campus residence.
• The award does not cover housing, meals, insurance, travel, or personal expenses. Coe expects recipients to be able to fund at least USD 25,000 per year toward these and other costs.

To be considered, applicants must:

• Apply as first-time, first-year undergraduate degree-seeking students;
• Live in on-campus residential housing;
• Complete both:
  • the International Application for Admission, and
  • the separate Global Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarship application.

• Application deadline (admission + scholarship):
• February 1, 2026

(All admission materials and the Global Leadership Scholarship form must be submitted by this date.)

To apply for the Global Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarship, you must:

• Be a non-U.S. citizen and not a U.S. permanent resident;
• Be attending or have attended a high school outside the United States;
• Apply as a first-year, undergraduate degree-seeking student (not a transfer);
• Plan to enroll full-time and live in on-campus residence halls;
• Meet all international admission requirements for Coe College, including English-language proficiency;
• Show that you can fund at least USD 25,000 per year for non-tuition costs and any remaining charges, using the International Student Financial Statement and supporting financial documentation.

• CV/Resume
• Essay
• National Examination results (e.g. WAEC, WASSCE, 'O' Level, 'A' Level, SLC, etc.)
• One of the following official score reports: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS or DET
• International Student Financial Statement and other documentation of funds

For the general international admission application (which must be completed before scholarship consideration):

• International Application for Admission (via the Common Application – no fee).
• Secondary school transcripts / mark sheets:
  • Original or certified copies;
  • Translated into English;
  • Including all courses and grades, plus an explanation of the grading system.
• National examination results, if applicable
• (e.g. WAEC, WASSCE, O-Level, A-Level, SLC, etc.).
• One official test score report, from one of:
  • SAT
  • ACT
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • Duolingo English Test (DET)
• International Student Financial Statement and supporting proof of funds showing the ability to cover at least USD 25,000 per year in costs.
• Any additional documents requested by Coe (for example, proof of English level if required by your background).

For the Global Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarship application:

• Completed online Global Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarship form;
• Résumé / CV highlighting high-school activities, leadership roles, honours, and awards;
• Essay response to the prompt on the scholarship application page (submitted directly in the form or uploaded as a document).

All documents for admission should be sent to admission@coe.edu, as indicated on the Coe website.

The scholarship is open to students from any country, as long as they are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents and are attending (or have attended) a foreign high school outside the U.S.

• Tuition:
  • Covers 100% of tuition charged in the year you first enroll at Coe College.
  • Renewable for up to three additional years (total four years) at that tuition amount, provided you maintain the required academic and enrolment status.
• What it does not cover:
  • Housing and meals (room & board);
  • Health insurance;
  • Books and supplies;
  • Travel and visa costs;
  • Personal expenses.

Because of this, Coe requires proof that you can cover at least USD 25,000 per year from your own/family/sponsor funds.

• Complete the International Application for Admission (by 1 February 2026)
  • Submit an International Application via the Common Application (no application fee).
  • Upload or send:
    • Secondary school transcripts and, if relevant, national examination results;
    • One official test score report (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS or DET);
    • International Student Financial Statement and financial documentation (showing at least USD 25,000 per year).
  • Send all admission documentation to admission@coe.edu as instructed on Coe’s site.
• Submit the
  • Access the form via Coe’s Global Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarship page.
  • Confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions listed there.
• Upload your résumé / CV
  • Attach your résumé inside the scholarship form, listing leadership roles, community involvement, awards, and activities.
• Write and submit your scholarship essay
  • Respond to the Kofi Annan quote prompt on the form, explaining your background, goals, and how studying at Coe will help you reach them (recommended length: 500–1,000 words).
  • Paste or upload your essay directly within the scholarship application.

• Only one full-tuition award per year
  • This scholarship is extremely competitive because only one international student receives the full-tuition award each year. You should still plan for other funding options (merit scholarships, family funds, etc.).
• You must still show at least USD 25,000 per year
  • Even if you win, Coe will only issue your I-20 if you prove you can cover USD 25,000+ per year for living and other costs. Without strong financial documentation, your admission and scholarship cannot move forward.
• Admission and scholarship deadlines are the same
  • The admission application, all supporting documents, financial statement, and the Global Leadership Scholarship form must all be complete by February 1, 2026. Late or incomplete files will not be considered for the full-tuition award.
• You must live on campus and stay full-time to keep the award
  • If you drop below full-time status or move off campus, you risk losing scholarship eligibility or renewal.