International Student Retention Scholarships at Portland State University, USA 2013

Portland State University offers International Student Retention Scholarships for Undergraduate Students, USA 2013

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
 Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Portland State University
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 transferred credits).
-Have clearly defined degree goals and be making satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree program.
-Hold an F1 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).
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Portland State University (PSU) welcomes students from other countries to pursue higher education in Oregon. The presence of international students on our campus and in our city provides students and Portland residents with valuable exposure to the world’s cultural diversity. The International Student Retention Scholarship, 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.
What it covers: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.
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: Fall term: July 15 , Winter term: October 15, Spring term: February 15
Further Scholarship Information and Application