International Student Retention Scholarships, Undergraduate, USA, 2014

Scholarship Description:

International Student Retention Scholarships, Undergraduate, USA, 2014 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

The state of Oregon is offering partial tuition scholarships each year to a  number of deserving students from countries throughout the world who have  completed at least one term of studies at PSU. Approximately 30 scholarships are  awarded annually. Applicants receive $1000 tuition waiver for a maximum of six  terms and awards are given in the fall, winter and spring terms.  The application deadline is winter term: October 15, spring term:  February 15.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are  provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Portland State  University. Course Level: Scholarships are  available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Portland State  University to pursue higher education in Oregon. Scholarship  Provider: State of Oregon Scholarship can be taken  at: USA

Eligibility: Applicants must: -Be an Undergraduate  student (at least sophomore standing) who has been enrolled at PSU for at least  3 terms, an Undergraduate transfer student (at least sophomore standing)  who has been enrolled at PSU for at least 1 term, or a graduate student who  has been enrolled at PSU for at least 1 term. Students who are co-enrolled at  another local institution are eligible to receive the scholarship. Students  restricted to English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework are not eligible to  receive the scholarship until they have met the English Language  Proficiency requirements. -Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75  (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) on all Portland State  University coursework (not including transfer credits). -Have clearly  defined degree goals and be making satisfactory progress toward completion of a  degree program. -Hold an F-1 student visa and be maintaining that  status. -The following categories are not eligible for this scholarship: U.S.  Citizens, resident aliens, or anyone who meets the eligibility test for  receiving U.S. Federal Financial Aid, students who pay resident (in-state)  tuition, students receiving other fee remission awards (including graduate  assistantships and ICSP) and those with Employment Authorization Documents  (except those through Economic Hardship).

Scholarship Open for International  Students: International students can apply for these  scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The International Student Retention  Scholarship (ISRS), made possible through funding from the State of Oregon,  offers partial tuition scholarships each year to a number of deserving students  from countries throughout the world. Recipients receive a $1000 tuition waiver  for a maximum of six terms and awards are given in the fall, winter, and spring  terms. International students, who demonstrate financial need, have clearly  defined academic and professional goals, and who strive for academic excellence  are encouraged to apply for the ISRS.

Number of award(s): Approximately  30 scholarships are awarded annually.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships  are offered for a maximum of six terms.

What does it cover? The scholarship amount is  $1,000 per term, or the total amount of tuition, whichever is less, for a  maximum of 6 consecutive terms. Awards are subject to continued funding  availability and are not guaranteed. -The scholarship is awarded in the  fall, winter and Spring terms only; awards are not given during Summer  term. -Students who receive an International Cultural Service Program award  or a Graduate Teaching Assistantship may not also receive the International  Student Scholarship. -Scholarship recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.75  (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) or above. -Recipients must maintain a full  course load each term, unless authorized for under enrollment by an advisor in  the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. Undergraduate students  must complete a minimum of 12 credits each term, and graduate students must  complete a minimum of 9 credits per term. If there are any extenuating  circumstances, the coordinator should be notified immediately.

Selection Criteria: International students who  demonstrate financial need, have clearly defined academic and professional  goals, and who strive for academic excellence, are encouraged to apply for  the International Student Retention Scholarship. Selection is based  on demonstration of financial need, depth and quality of essay, Grade Point  Average, and recommendation letters.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by  post.

Scholarship Application  Deadline: The application deadline is winter  term: October 15, spring term: February 15.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

International Student Retention Scholarships, Undergraduate, USA, 2014 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.