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Awards for international students
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Issue date: 2/26/08 Section: Forum
For students who have experienced an unexpected change in their financial circumstances and who will have been here for one academic year by next Fall term, there is the Tuition Remission Scholarship for International Students.
This scholarship normally provides $1,000-2,000 per term to students with financial need due to extenuating circumstances. With this application, you will need to submit a personal statement explaining the nature of your financial situation and how it has changed. You will also complete a budget to show how much financial need you have. This scholarship is often given to students who need additional assistance to complete their degrees. The deadline for TRSIS is April 1.
While you cannot receive both the ICSP and TRSIS scholarships in the same year, if you meet the criteria, it is a great idea to apply for both. That way, you have increased your odds of receiving one of them. Also, the application pools and needs change each year, so if you are not accepted in one year, it does not necessarily mean that you should not apply again the next year if you feel you are eligible.
Tips for success:
- Make sure to read each scholarship and award criteria carefully. If you can explain how you meet the criteria for a specific scholarship, it makes it easier for the scholarship committee to understand your qualifications and it can increase your chances of getting the award. If an essay is required, give some personal background about yourself and your need for assistance. Personal examples are usually more compelling than a statement about how "I feel bad relying so much on my parents."
- Ask professors who know you if they would be willing to be a reference or nominate you for funds (they may even know of funds you are not aware of). If you do not know any professors because you do not see them outside of class, visit their offices during office hours! Americans expect you to be the "squeaky wheel," and ask questions or show an interest in the subject matter you've spent the term covering. This says to the professor or instructor that you are invested in your education and that you are a conscientious student. If you are shy or uncomfortable approaching your professors, practice with a friend or visit some of the other resources on campus, such as the Academic Success Center in 102 Waldo Hall.
This scholarship normally provides $1,000-2,000 per term to students with financial need due to extenuating circumstances. With this application, you will need to submit a personal statement explaining the nature of your financial situation and how it has changed. You will also complete a budget to show how much financial need you have. This scholarship is often given to students who need additional assistance to complete their degrees. The deadline for TRSIS is April 1.
While you cannot receive both the ICSP and TRSIS scholarships in the same year, if you meet the criteria, it is a great idea to apply for both. That way, you have increased your odds of receiving one of them. Also, the application pools and needs change each year, so if you are not accepted in one year, it does not necessarily mean that you should not apply again the next year if you feel you are eligible.
Tips for success:
- Make sure to read each scholarship and award criteria carefully. If you can explain how you meet the criteria for a specific scholarship, it makes it easier for the scholarship committee to understand your qualifications and it can increase your chances of getting the award. If an essay is required, give some personal background about yourself and your need for assistance. Personal examples are usually more compelling than a statement about how "I feel bad relying so much on my parents."
- Ask professors who know you if they would be willing to be a reference or nominate you for funds (they may even know of funds you are not aware of). If you do not know any professors because you do not see them outside of class, visit their offices during office hours! Americans expect you to be the "squeaky wheel," and ask questions or show an interest in the subject matter you've spent the term covering. This says to the professor or instructor that you are invested in your education and that you are a conscientious student. If you are shy or uncomfortable approaching your professors, practice with a friend or visit some of the other resources on campus, such as the Academic Success Center in 102 Waldo Hall.
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