The University of Oregon (UO), USA invites applications for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Scholarships for international students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit in 2020.

International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). The scholarship amount will remain consistent each term. ICSP students agree to complete 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.

Worth of Award

Selected ICSP students receive a tuition-waiver scholarship ranging from 0 – 15 non-resident academic credits per term.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon.
• Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible to receive U.S. federal financial assistance.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement.

The following criteria are used to select the successful candidate:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Experience participating in cultural activities
• Demonstrated performance and presentation skills
• Strong academic records
• Strong communication skills

How to Apply

Current UO Students

• Log in to the UO Scholarship Dashboard and submit the General Application, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and the ICSP Scholarship Application.

Incoming freshmen and new transfer, new graduate and new post-baccalaureate applicants

• YOUR FIRST STEP: You must apply for admission to the University of Oregon before you can apply for scholarships.
• Watch your email for an invitation to enter the UO Scholarship Dashboard. This happens within a week of submitting your application for admissions.
• 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

If you experience any technical difficulties with the form please email [email protected] for help.

Deadline: All applications and Reference Letters must be submitted by January 31, 2020 by 4 p.m. (PST).

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