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Scholarships for International Students at UW-Madison

Scholarship for USA — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:40:33 +0000

The University of Wisconsin Madison (UW-Madison) has had record number of international student enrollment during the 2009 fall semester. Of these 2,214 were graduate students, 1,433 undergrads, 227 non-degree-seeking students, and 105 taking professional coursework. The university attributes this increase in international student enrollment due to the university’s high ranking in U.S. News and World Report rankings, the fall in the US dollar which has made an US education more affordable, and a streamlined visa process which makes it easier to obtain F1 student visas.

Tuition price tag for an UW-Madison education is not cheap. Undergraduate tuition for a year is $23,063, graduate tuition is about $25,000. Although there are no full scholarships for international students, there are a number of awards and fellowships that are available to defray the cost of tuition and living expenses. Here is a list of resources for international students at UW-Madison where they can find scholarship money for college. Bookmark this page so you can come back to it later, or better yet, sign up for our email updates.

Grants and awards for undergraduate and incoming students

L&S Honors Program Grants and Awards
http://www.honors.ls.wisc.edu/SiteContent.aspx?prev=1&id=46

L&S Scholarships
http://www.lssaa.wisc.edu/scholarships/

Athletic Scholarships
www.uwbadgers.com

Engineering Freshman Academic Achievement Award
studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/money/scholarships/merit.html

Pathways Scholars Program
www.lssaa.wisc.edu/psp/index.php

Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship
http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/wif.html

Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships & Holstrom Environmental Scholarships
http://www.provost.wisc.edu/uaa/docs/Hilldale.pdf

Wisconsin Alumni Association Outstanding Student Award for Juniors & Seniors
www.uwalumni.com/scholarships

University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards
http://www.provost.wisc.edu/uaa/docs/Bookstore.pdf

Pharmacy New Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarships
http://www.cals.wisc.edu/students/financing/

Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarships
http://www.journalism.wisc.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship
http://www.uwalumni.com/glbtac

Office of Student Financial Services
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/

Grants and awards for graduate students

The Graduate School Fellowships
http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/fellowships/index.html

University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards
http://www.provost.wisc.edu/uaa/docs/Bookstore.pdf

Pharmacy New Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

School of Pharmacy Continuing Student Scholarship
http://www.finaid.wisc.edu/scholarships.html#14

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Scholarships
http://www.cals.wisc.edu/students/financing/

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council Scholarship
http://www.uwalumni.com/glbtac

Tinker-Nave Short-Term Field Research Grants
http://www.lacis.wisc.edu/navefield.html

Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant
http://global.wisc.edu/skj/

Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grant
http://global.wisc.edu/skj/

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Full Tuition Scholarship from Microsoft

Scholarship for USA — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:49:51 +0000

Microsoft is offering full tuition scholarships to eligible undergraduate students for the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarships will be provided to full time students enrolled in a Bachelors degree program in the United States, Canada or Mexico. The student must be enrolled in a Computer Science or related technical discipline and must be making satisfactory progress towards graduation. The scholarship is merit based, so student need to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or at least 4.0 on a 5.0 scale. The scholarship is for tuition only and Microsoft will pay the tuition directly to the school that the winning candidates are enrolled at.

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Whats great about this scholarship apart from the free tuition is that scholarship winners are considered for a summer internship with Microsoft in Redmond, Washington. The internship is for at least 12 weeks and is paid.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is February 01, 2009. You can go to Microsoft’s website here to find the necessary forms and the official rules for the scholarship. Good luck.

$24,000 Scholarship at Iowa State University

Scholarship for USA — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:11:46 +0000

Iowa State University has two international student scholarships available. These are the International Diversity Scholarship and the Award for Competitive Excellence. Iowa State is a large public university located in Ames, Iowa. They have 26,000 enrolled students. U.S. News & World Report ranks Iowa State among the top 50 public national universities.

International Diversity Scholarship

Iowa State awards the International Diversity Scholarship to 15 incoming freshmen and transfer students each year. This scholarship is meant to increase the diversity of Iowa State’s student body. Scholarship recipients receive up to $3000 per year for four years. This award is renewed for students who full-time enrollment and maintain a 2.25 cumulative grade point average at Iowa State University. The total award value is $12,000. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is May 1 for Summer and Fall entry and December 1 for Spring entry.

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Award for Competitive Excellence

This scholarship is awarded to 20 international undergraduate students every year that are entering freshmen. To qualify for this scholarship, students must fulfill certain academic criteria outlined in the table below. The total value of the award is $24,000 with $6000 being awarded per year for four years. The award is renewed for students that maintain continuous full-time enrollment at Iowa State and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Requirements:
Math	Through 1 year of calculus (pre-calculus does not satisfy this requirement)
Science	3 years, from among biology, chemistry, physics
Foreign Language	4 years of a single foreign language (English is accepted as a foreign language for non-native English speakers)
High School GPA	3.30 (as computed by Admissions) out of a 4-point scale or higher
Test Score	SAT of at least 1220 (Critical Reading plus Math)or ACT of at least 27.

In-State Tuition Scholarship at MSU Mankato

Scholarship for USA — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:09:39 +0000

Minnesota State University Mankato provides an in state tuition scholarship for international students. All international students are eligible as long as they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) and perform 25 hours of voluntary service every semester. This involves doing activities that are cultural in nature and are meant to share foreign cultures with the local population. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship is valid for four and a half years for undergraduate students from the first date of enrollment and two and a half years for graduate students.

In-state scholarships are great for international students who are not able to qualify for the limited competitive scholarships available for international students. Click here to read my article on in-state scholarships.

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University of South Florida – International Student Scholarship

Scholarship for USA — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:55:32 +0000

The University of South Florida offers multiple scholarships for international students. The International Undergraduate Scholars Award (I-USA) provides $15,000 for four years to international students and the USF International Student Scholarship provides $500 per year for four years to qualified international students.

The University of South Florida is one of the nation’s top 63 public research universities and one of 39 community-engaged, four-year public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university offers 219 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. The university has a $1.8 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 46,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland.

International Undergraduate Scholars Award (I-USA)
The International Undergraduate Scholars Award (I-USA) awards scholarships to outstanding international students who meet competitive selection criteria and provide evidence of scholarly and leadership excellence. Applicants must be international students whose permanent residence is outside the United States (US citizens, dual citizens and permanent residents or pending permanent residents are not eligible to apply). This scholarship provides $60,000 ($15,000 annually for four years) for undergraduate coursework at USF. USF I-USA Scholars are eligible for an additional award of $500 annually as USF Honors College students. Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 15, 2008 for priority consideration.
Scholarship Requirements:

Must be an international student whose permanent residence is outside the United States (US citizens, dual citizens and permanent residents or pending permanent residents are not eligible to apply)
Must be an admitted freshman enrolling for the Summer or Fall semester (Transfer students and students seeking Spring admission are not eligible to apply)
Demonstrate leadership, community involvement and academic honors
Achieve a minimum secondary/high school Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or equivalent
Achieve a score of 1350+ SAT (critical reading & quantitative sections only) or 30+ ACT composite

USF International Student Scholarship
The USF International Student Scholarship provides $2,000 ($500 per year for up to four years). This scholarship is designed for international students. To be considered for this award you must meet the minimum requirements:

A high school GPA of 3.3 (as calculated by USF)
An 1130+ SAT or 25+ ACT

There are numerous other scholarships for foreign students available at USF. However, for these other scholarships, international students will have to compete directly with U.S. students.

Additional info:
Application fee – Non refundable $30 application fee is required
Standardized Tests: SAT or ACT required
TOEFL required

University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue SVC1036,
Tampa, FL 33620-6900
Tel: (813) 974-3350

Drexel University – Scholarships for international students

Scholarship for USA — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:58:42 +0000

Drexel University is a private, nonsectarian coeducational university, founded in 1891 by financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel. Drexel’s 60-acre University City Main Campus is located in the University City district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about a 10-minute walk from Center City, Philadelphia’s downtown neighborhood. Drexel University combines technological innovation with rigorous academics and extensive opportunities for practical training. Long known for the quality of its engineering instruction, Drexel also offers award-winning programs in the sciences, business, information science, the humanities, and design. Located in one of America’s most historic and diverse cities, Drexel gives international students a vibrant introduction to American culture while honoring the contributions of all cultures.International students at Drexel are eligible for merit-based awards, which include scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships. Drexel University awards a limited number of Dean’s Scholarships to undergraduate students who have excellent academic credentials and the potential for high academic achievement at Drexel. These scholarships are only offered upon admission to Drexel; they are not offered after the student begins studying at Drexel. A special application is not needed to apply for this scholarship, you will be notified by the director of admissions if you have been awarded a scholarship. Students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA to keep the scholarship.

Providing undergraduate students with up to 18 months of professional experience before graduation, Drexel Co-op is one of the most extensive and well-respected co-op programs in the nation. Students work for more than 1,500 companies in 41 states and 17 foreign countries. An average paid six-month co-op salary is $14,005.

Additional Info:
Standardized Tests: SAT, TOEFL or IELTS required

Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-895-2000

Syracuse University – Scholarships of up to $12000/year

Scholarship for USA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:25:46 +0000

Syracuse was officially chartered in 1870 as a private, coeducational institution offering programs in the physical sciences and modern languages. It is located 250 miles northwest of New York City. Full-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse is $30,470 per year plus housing, meals, and expenses. The university enrolls about 19,000 students in total. To be admitted to Syracuse University, international students must:

Demonstrate sufficient academic preparation to achieve success in their studies at Syracuse University.
Demonstrate the ability to pay for their education.
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Undergraduate international students are eligible to receive merit and competitive scholarships from Syracuse University. Students are selected for merit scholarships by the Admissions Committee at the time of admission to the University. Merit scholarships for entering freshmen are the Founder’s ($12,000), Chancellor’s ($8,000) and the Dean’s ($6,000) scholarships. Merit scholarships for entering transfer students are the Chancellor’s ($8,000) and the Dean’s ($6,000) scholarships. No separate application is required. Merit–based scholarships are renewable each year as long as a student maintains at least a 2.75 G.P.A on a 4.0 scale.

In addition, international undergraduate students may compete for and receive competitive scholarships from Syracuse University. These scholarships include the Citizen Education Conference Scholarship, the Remembrance Scholarship, the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship, and the Special Music Scholarship.

Additional info:
TOEFL: Required
SAT: Required
SAT Subject Tests: Not required

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
(315) 443-1870