About International Student Retention Scholarship
Portland State University (PSU) welcomes students from other countries to pursue higher education in Oregon. The
presence of international students on our campus and in our city provides students and Portland residents with valuable
exposure to the world’s cultural diversity.
The International Student Retention Scholarship (ISRS), made possible
through funding from the State of Oregon, offers partial tuition scholarships each year to a number of deserving students
from countries throughout the world.
International Student Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Undergraduate students (at least sophomore standing) must have been enrolled and completed at least 3 terms at PSU. Must maintain a 2.75 GPA at Portland State University.
- Undergraduate transfer students (at least sophomore standing) must have been enrolled and completed at least 1 term at PSU. Must maintain a 2.75 GPA at Portland State University.
- Post-baccalaureate and graduate students must have been enrolled and completed at least 1 term at
- PSU. Graduate students must maintain a 3.00 GPA at Portland State University.
- Students who are co-enrolled at another USCIS approved institution are eligible to receive the scholarship.
- Students have clearly defined degree goals and be making satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree program.
- Students restricted to English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework are not eligible to receive the scholarship
- until they have met the English Language Proficiency Requirements. Pathway students will be eligible to apply for the scholarship once they have completed at least one term with all PSU academic/major courses.
- Following categories are not eligible for this scholarship: U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or anyone who meets eligibility test for receiving U.S. Federal Financial Aid, students who pay resident (in-state) tuition, students receiving other fee remission awards (including graduate assistantships and ICSP) and those with Employment Authorization Documents (except those through Economic Hardship).
How To Apply for the International Student Retention Scholarship
Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
1. Visit Our Official Website.
2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
3. Click on the “Register” to complete the registration with required details.
4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
5. Once logged in, Click on the “Apply” button.
6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements.
8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form.
9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
10. After that, Click on the “Submit” button to submit your application.
Documents Required
- Personal Essay
- Financial Declaration Statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation (from instructors or academic advisors)
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