FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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What if I graduated from an institution outside the U.S.? What are the eligibility requirements for me?
Consult Stanford SoE for information.
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If I graduated in 2014 or before, can I still become a Scholar?
You must have graduated no more than ten years ago.
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I have a graduate degree already. Am I eligible?
If you have earned a graduate degree, you remain eligible to enroll in 2021.
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I am an enrolled Stanford graduate student. Can I apply for the WSP Scholarship?
No. The scholarships are intended to increase the number of students. If you enrolled in a graduate degree program at SoE in 2021 or earlier, you are ineligible for consideration.
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I am a Stanford graduate student applying to a different program at the university. Am I eligible?
No. scholarships are intended for graduate students admitted only to SoE.
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Can I defer my WSP Scholars offer?
Yes, you can defer acceptance of your scholarship. However, SoE solely decides upon deferrals of enrollment to its graduate programs.
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I am not based in the USA. Can I still apply for the scholarship?
Yes. However, for international students, there is a four-step process:
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Apply for the WSP scholarship.
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WSP will coordinate with Stanford School of Engineering to help you to file your application for admission to Stanford.
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If successfully admitted to Stanford, Stanford will send you the visa forms.
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You must then apply for your student visa.
For information on international application to Stanford, go to Stanford's International Student Application page.
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I graduate in 2022 or later, can I pre-register now in preparation for next year's scholarship?
Email us at ljones@wit.university.
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