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, 2024. 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

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 16, 2024 by 4 p.m. (PST).

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

• YOUR FIRST STEP: You must apply for Admission to the University of Oregon before you can apply for scholarships.
• Watch your email for an invitation to enter the UO Scholarship Dashboard. This happens within a week of submitting your application for admissions.
• Log in to the UO Scholarship Dashboard and submit the General Application, ISSS Endowed Scholarships Application and the ICSP Scholarship Application.  You must apply for admission prior to this step.
• All applications and Reference Letters must be submitted by February 16, 2024 by 4 p.m. (PST).

If you experience any technical difficulties with the form please email [email protected] for help.

Application Deadline: February 16, 2024 at 4:00pm (PST).