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Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students from University of Oregon,USA

 The University of Oregon is a comprehensive research university that serves its students and the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world through the creation and transfer of knowledge in the liberal arts, the natural and social sciences, and the professions. It is the Association of American Universities' flagship institution of the Oregon University System.

University of Oregon offers financial aid for international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each year the University of Oregon awards more than $1 million in financial aid and scholarships to international students.

Given below are some of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international students. Both international students and domestic freshman students who apply by January 15 are automatically considered for the General University Scholarship Program.

International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Tuition Scholarships
The ICSP scholarship awards 30–40 competitive scholarships to international students each year. Scholarships apply to tuition only and range from $7,000–$27,000 per year. The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component that requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty, and staff. ICSP scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people. ICSP scholarships are renewable. To apply, complete the ICSP application before January 15.

International Dean’s Excellence Award (IDEA) for New International Students
The IDEA scholarship is a merit-based, partial-tuition scholarship awarded to new international undergraduate applicants entering in the fall (September). All international students who apply for admission by January 15 are considered for this award. A separate application is not required. The scholarship is valued at $6,000–$8,000 each and is renewable based on academic performance.

New freshmen applicants entering in the fall (September) who have completed the full International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma will automatically receive the full award amount of the IDEA scholarship.

Summit and Apex Scholarships
The Summit and Apex Scholarships are merit-based awards based on high school grade point average and SAT or ACT scores. The Summit provides $8,000 per year to international students, and the Apex provides $4,000. Both are renewable up to four years. To qualify, you must apply for admission by January 15, and all application materials must be received by February 15.

International Student Work-Study Program
This program grants more than 50 work-study awards, ranging from $500–$3,000 each year, to eligible international students with financial need. Students who receive these awards can compete for on-campus work-study jobs during the academic year. Students are not guaranteed on-campus jobs, but opportunities for on-campus employment will increase. To be considered, complete the application by April 15.

Helen and Barney Wood Nepalese Student Scholarship:
Established by Dr. Wood, a former UO professor of education, one scholarship of approximately $4,000 may be awarded each academic year to a student from Nepal. New and continuing students from Nepal may apply. Students must also be awarded a tuition remission scholarship from UO to qualify.

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students from University of Oregon,USA