International Student Retention Scholarship at Portland State University in USA 2024-25 || Apply Now: (Deadline 15 February 2024)
The International Student Retention Scholarship at Portland State University in the USA is available to students of all nationalities. PSU encourages international students to come to Oregon for higher education. The diversity brought by international students enriches both the campus and the city of Portland, offering residents and students a valuable opportunity to experience global cultures. Funded by the State of Oregon, the ISRS provides partial tuition scholarships annually to several deserving students from around the world.
Benefits
- The International Student Retention Scholarship offers a partial tuition scholarship of $1,500 per term, or the full cost of tuition, whichever is lower.
- The scholarship is available only for the fall, winter, and spring terms.
- It can be awarded for a maximum of six consecutive terms.
- This substantial financial assistance significantly reduces tuition costs.
- By lowering tuition expenses, students can focus more on their academic and career goals.
Eligibility of International Student Retention Scholarship
- Undergraduate Students: Must have at least sophomore standing, completed at least three terms at PSU, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Undergraduate Transfer Students: Must have at least sophomore standing, completed at least one term at PSU, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Students: Must have completed at least one term at PSU and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Co-enrolled Students: Those co-enrolled at another USCIS-approved institution are also eligible.
- Applicants must have clearly defined degree goals and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward their degree.
- Exclusions: U.S. citizens, resident aliens, individuals eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid, those paying in-state tuition, recipients of other fee remission awards, and those with Employment Authorization Documents (except through Economic Hardship) are not eligible.
Application for International Student Retention Scholarship
Applications are submitted through World Link. The application process involves several steps:
- Online Application Form as per this call letter
- Essay: Submit a maximum two-page double-spaced essay covering:
- Personal background.
- Academic and professional goals and how a degree from PSU will help achieve them.
- Financial support statement, including your family’s yearly income and financial need circumstances.
- Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters or forms of recommendation from instructors or academic advisors.
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