International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). Selected ICSP students receive a tuition-waiver scholarship ranging from 0 – 15 non-resident academic credits per term. The scholarship amount will remain consistent each term. ICSP students agree to complete 80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program. Cultural service can include speaking or giving demonstrations to schools or community groups about the heritage and culture of applicants country or participating in international events on campus.

The following criteria are used to select the successful candidate:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Experience participating in cultural activities
• Demonstrated performance and presentation skills
• Strong academic records
• Strong communication skills

Eligibility

• Applicants must be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon. New students must apply for admission to the UO for 2019-20 by January 15, 2019.
• Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible to receive U.S. federal financial assistance.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement.

Application Procedure

How to apply 

Current UO Students

• Log in to the UO Scholarship Dashboard and submit the General Application, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and the ICSP Scholarship Application.
• All applications and Reference Letters must be submitted by February 1, 2019 by 4pm Pacific Standard Time.

Incoming freshmen and new transfer, new graduate and new post baccalaureate applicants

• FIRST STEP: Must apply for Admission to the University of Oregon before applicants can apply for scholarships.
• Watch  email for an invitation to enter the UO Scholarship Dashboard. This happens within a week of submitting application for admissions.
• Log in to the UO Scholarship Dashboard and submit the General Application, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and the ICSP Scholarship Application.  Applicants must apply for admission prior to this step
• All applications and Reference Letters must be submitted by February 1, 2019 by 4pm Pacific Standard Time.