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International Undergraduate Scholars Award 2006-2007
Written by Administrator
Sunday, 01 January 2006
USA: University of South Florida International Undergraduate Scholars Award 2006-2007
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS!
The University of South Florida is pleased to announce the second
annual competition for the "University of South Florida (USF)
International Undergraduate Scholars Award". This award will offer
scholarships to two outstanding international students who meet
competitive selection criteria and who provide evidence of scholarly
and leadership excellence.
Each scholarship will provide $15,000 per year for up to four years.
Scholarship will be renewable each year based on maintaining a minimum
3.2 GPA semester average. USF International Undergraduate Scholars will
be eligible for an additional award of $500 annually as USF Honors
College students. Total value of USF scholarship assistance: $15,500 a
year x four years.
Estimated expenses for 2006-2007 are $30,000, subject to change.
Students will be responsible for all expenses not covered by the
scholarship. Please note that this is not a cash award; USF will offer
financial credit toward annual tuition expenses.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to international students from all regions of the world whose
permanent residence is outside the United States (US citizens, dual
citizens, and US permanent residents or pending permanent residents are
not eligible to apply);
Must be applying from outside the US;
Must begin studies for fall 2006 semester; students seeking spring 2007 semester admissions are not eligible to apply;
Must be entering as a first time in college student who has never
studied at a US or other college/university (Transfer students are not
eligible to apply);
Must provide proof of leadership, community involvement, and academic honors;
Award is renewable annually for up to four years from fall (August 2006) based on the following conditions:
o Maintaining a 3.2 GPA per semester
o Continued enrollment in the Honors College and fulfillment of all
Honors College requirements including Final Thesis; see
http://honors.usf.edu/ for details
o Minimum overall 3.3 GPA to graduate
o Continued participation in community outreach activities while enrolled at USF
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
TEST REQUIREMENTS
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
o Minimum 220 CBT (Computer Based Test) OR
o Minimum 560 P/B (Paper-Based) OR
o Minimum 83 Internet Based
Standardized tests: Students must submit ONE of the following:
o SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): Minimum 1270 total score (on critical reading and quantitative sections)
o ACT - minimum score of 29
o International Baccalaureate (IB) - minimum score of 35
o "A" Level examinations-minimum of 3 exams.
ETS/College Board official score reports should be sent directly to
the University of South Florida (code 5828) and arrive by February 4,
2006 at the latest.
SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
3.5 GPA minimum
Applicants must submit translations and official evaluations of
their local secondary/high school transcripts. See
http://cyber.acomp.usf.edu/iac/admissions/transcript.html for
guidelines.
ESSAY One page maximum, typed (no hand written essays will be accepted), in English
Topic: "How will your previous volunteer and leadership experience
in your home country help you promote better global understanding and
people-to-people diplomacy as an international student leader at USF?"
ACADEMIC HONORS & LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Academic/leadership awards, honors, or recognition
Community service, volunteer work, employment, or membership in clubs outside school
Extracurricular school activities, i.e. student government, student
newspaper, school clubs, sports involvement, music club, student mentor
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Teacher recommendation
Outside recommendation such as an employer or supervisor or community service coordinator
School recommendation such as a guidance counselor, principal, or
EducationUSA overseas educational advisor (see
http://educationusa.state.gov for an office nearest you)
APPLICATION FORMS: Submit admission and scholarship application forms listed below:
USF International Undergraduate Application Form: Complete form and
submit together with your $30 application fee by JANUARY 2, 2006 for
fall 2006 admissions. See
http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/undergrad.html
USF International Undergraduate Scholar Award application form:
Complete and submit scholarship application form, official TOEFL and
SAT/ACT/IB/A Level scores, high school transcripts and official
evaluations, letters of recommendations, proof of honors, community
involvement, leadership activities, and essay before FEBRUARY 4, 2006
Contact
for complete instructions and scholarship application forms.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
To view a menu of USF resources developed for international audiences, visit http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/recruit.html.
For further assistance with the application process and information
specific to your country, please contact your local U.S. Embassy/U.S.
Consulate/Office of Public Affairs for referral to an overseas
educational advising center near you, or consult the list available on
the U.S. Department of State's website at
http://educationusa.state.gov/centers.htm.
Since only two awards will be given, selection will be very
competitive. USF will be looking for the best and brightest student
leaders from around the world who meet and perhaps exceed our
application criteria. The University of South Florida welcomes your
interest, and looks forward to receiving your applications!
USF INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS AWARD CONTACT:
Evelyn Levinson
Associate Director of International Admissions
University of South Florida
