New and continuing international students may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). Selected ICSP students receive a partial tuition-waiver scholarship. The ICSP scholarship is renewable each year to completion of a UO degree, provided the student follows the requirements of the ICSP program. ICSP students agree to complete 66-80 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 your 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 Fall 2024 by January 15, 2025. To apply for admission click here.
- Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible to receive U.S. federal financial assistance.
- Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources in addition to the scholarship and meet the minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA requirement.
How to Apply - New Students
1 Apply For Admission to University of Oregon
You must apply for admission before you can apply to scholarships.
2 Visit UO Scholarship Dashboard
Within 3 days of applying for admission, you can find your UO Student ID (95xxxxxxx number)in your Admissions Status Portal. You’ll need this number to create an account to apply for UO scholarships. Click on 'UO Scholarship Dashboard' below. Once logged into the dashboard, submit the Profile, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and continue on with the ICSP Scholarship Application. This is one application for both scholarships.
Click here to log into UO Scholarship Dashboard
3 Submit By February 14, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Applications must be submitted by February 14, 2025 by 4 p.m. (PST).
How to Apply - Continuing Students
1 Visit UO Scholarship Dashboard
Log into the dashboard with your Duck ID, submit the Profile, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and continue on with the ICSP Scholarship Application. This is one application for both scholarships.
Click here to log into UO Scholarship Dashboard
2 Submit By February 14, 2025 at 4 p.m.
All applications and reference letters must be submitted by February 14, 2025 by 4 p.m. (PST).