Deadline- 15 October 2013
State of Oregon is inviting applications for International Student Retention Scholarships Program offered to pursue courses offered by the University. The goal of this program is to offer this opportunity to demonstrate financial need, have clearly defined academic and professional goals, and who strive for academic excellence are encouraged to apply for the ISRS.
Documents Required-
- Completed application form.
- Essay (maximum two pages in length) addressing these topics-
- A brief personal background
- Applicants academic and professional goals, and how a degree from PSU will assist them in fulfilling those goals.
- A written statement of applicants financial support and the circumstances of their financial need.
- Two letters of recommendation dated within the last six months from instructors or academic advisors.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- 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 transferred 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 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).
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