2024|25 University of Oregon ICSP Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 16th of February, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The ICSP Program brings together a selected group of University of Oregon international students to provide the Eugene Springfield and surrounding communities with valuable cross-cultural exchange opportunities. The ICSP scholarship awards tuition-waiver scholarships per year for up to 15 credits per term each year and apply to tuition only. These scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Be an international fee-paying student
ii. Be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon. New students must apply for admission to the UO by January 15, 2024.
iii. Demonstrate sufficient financial resources in addition to the scholarship and meet the minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA requirement.

Other criteria used to select successful candidate(s) include:
Demonstrated financial need
Experience participating in cultural activities
Demonstrated performance and presentation skills
Strong academic records
Strong communication skills

Value of Scholarship: 
Selected ICSP students receive a partial tuition-waiver scholarship. The ICSP scholarship is renewable each year to completion of a UO degree, provided the student follows the requirements of the ICSP program. 

ICSP students agree to complete 66-80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program. Cultural service can include speaking or giving demonstrations to schools or community groups about the heritage and culture of your country or participating in international events on campus.
 
Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply,
i. YOUR FIRST STEP: You must apply for Admission to the University of Oregon for Fall 2024 by January 15, 2024 before you can apply for scholarships.
ii. Watch your email for an invitation to enter the UO Scholarship Dashboard. This happens within a week of submitting your application for admissions. 
iii. Log in to the UO Scholarship Dashboard and submit the General Application, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and the ICSP Scholarship Application.  You must apply for admission prior to this step.
iv. All applications and Reference Letters must be submitted by February 16, 2024 by 4 p.m. (PST).
v. Successful candidates will share their culture with Eugene-Springfield schools and community groups, give talks, presentations, panel discussions and performances, or work with song, dance, crafts and games

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Oregon ICSP Program Page or the International Scholarship Page.