Portland State University nabizi uchazecum o studium - vynikajicim
zahranicnim studentum a to jak na undergraduate (bakalarske), tak na graduate urovni
(master, Ph.D.) - castecne stipendium ve vysi USD 1.000 za ctvrtleti, nejdele po
dobu 6 ctvrtleti, s tim, ze stipendium se udeluje pouze pro studenty zacinajici na podzim,
v zime a na jare.
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International Student Scholarship Information
Eligibility Requirments:
Applicant must:
- Have met all admission requirements , including English Language Proficience (ELP)
requirements, for the appropriate program and level of study (udergraduate, master`s or
Ph.D.). Students restricted to English as a Second Language (ESL) course work are not
eligible to receive scholarship until they have met the ELP requirements.
- Have a minimum cemulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on all previous academic work
- Hold F-1 of J-1 student visa. US citizens, resident aliens or anyone who meets
eligibility test for receiving US Federal Financial Aid are NOT eligible for scholarship.
- Have clearly defined degree goals and be making satisfactory progress toward
completation of a degree program.
Selection Criteria:
- Completed application
- Essay that discuss these topics: (1) Your educational goals and (2) why you are most
qulified candidate for this scholarship. Essay should exceed two pages.
- Transcripts of all academic work at secondary or post-secondary institutions of higher
education. If you have fewer than 30 credits of post-secondary work, you must aslo submit
your secondary/high school transcrips. Copies are acceptable.
- Two letters of recommendation form current instructors, academic advisors or
international student advisor addressing your qualifications for the scholarship. Please
do not use peer of family friends as references.
Deadlines:
Spring 00: January 15
Fall 00: June 15
Winter 00: October 15
Spring 01: February 15
Deadlines ae strictly enforced: Application turned in after the deadline will be
reviewed the next term`s applicants.
Contact:
Scholarship Coordinators:
Jennifer McNabb, e-mail: mcnabbj@pdx.edu
Christina Luther, e-mail: lutherc@pdx.edu
Office of International Education Services
Post Office Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207-0751
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Student Success Scholarship
Stipendium patri mezi tzv. Achivements Scholarships - stipendia pro vynikajici
studenty na PSU. Tato stipendia jsou udelovana na zaklade vyberoveho rizeni, a to jak
novym, tak pokracujicim studentum. Komise ocenuje studenty vzdy na jare. Nasledujci
pozadavky k tomuto stipendiu predstavuji minimalni uroven naroku na uchazece:
1. High School Seniors (3.50 GPA, combined SAT score of 1100 of ACT score of 26)
2. College Students with 0-44 credits (3.50 high school GPA, 3.25 college-level GPA)
3. College Students with 45+ credits (3.25 GPA)
Requirements for ALL Achievements Scholarships:
1. Regular admission status or eligibility for regular admission (note: resipients must
be admitted students by the time of the committees make their selections spring term)
2. Minimum GPA; SAT or ACT scores, SAT or ACT scores if rewuired.
3. Complete application packet received or postmarked by February 1, 2000.
4. Applicants must intend to complete their first baccalaurate degree.
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International Cultural Service Program
- stipendijni program umoznujici castecnou uhradu skolneho a poplatku za to, ze zahranicni
student PSU stravi 80 hodin za skolni rok kulturnimi aktivitami. Jedna se obecne o
precentace sve domaci kultury v mistnich skolach a komunitach.
What is ICSP?
ISCP is a scolarship program for international students. PSU students selected as ICSP
participants receive a partial tution scholarship equal to approximately half the
non-resident tution and fees charged during fall, winter and spring terms. In return for
this award ICSP students complete 80 hours of cultural service per academic year. This
service generally takes the form of giving cultural presentation to local schools and
community groups.
The scholarship is provided by the State of Oregon and distributed in the form of tution remission scholarships applied to student`s university account; no funds change hands. ICSP members meet once a month each term, usually on Friday evening from 5.30 to 7.00 pm.
How many students receive the award?
About 30 of PSU`s 900 international students.
Who is eligible?
International students who are admitted to PSU and hold valid F-1 student of J-1 exchange
student visas are eligible to apply. PSU applicants are required to have at least
sophomore standing and to have successfully completed at least two terms of regular
coursework at PSU or another college or universtiy in the U.S. Both graduate and
undergraduate students may apply but the award can be used for only one degree.
How long does the scholarship last?
ICSP students continue to receive funding during fall, winter and spring terms until
completion of their degree fprogram, as long as they continue to meet both ICSP and degree
program requirments. ICSP doesnot operate during summer term.
Application Process:
1) Application form along with
2) transcript of all academic work at post-cesondary institution and
3) two letters of recommendation.
4) A personal interview with the ICSP coordinators.
How are studens selected?
Several factors are considered including information provided by the applicants, letters
of recommendation, the applicant`s academic record and interview results. To maintain
broad geographic representation, applicants from countries not already represented in ICSP
are given higher priority.
Application deadline:
Application are accepted on a rolling (continuos) basis. Most students enter the ICSP
program fall term, but vacancies occasionally occur during winter and spring when
participants complete their studies.
Contact:
Office of International Education Service
PO Box 751
Portland OR 97207-075
USA