For those who want to graduate from a university in the United States, the University of Oregon (UO) may be an interesting option. In addition to being open to receiving international students, the OU also offers some financial aid possibilities. One of them, in fact, is open for registration until February 16th .
This is the International Cultural Service Program, a cultural services program especially aimed at those coming from abroad. Those who actively participate in the action may be exempt from the annual fee for the course of interest.
With courses in Architecture, Arts, Education, Journalism (among others), the institution has 12% of its student body made up of students from another country, of which 15% are Hispanic or Latino..
How the scholarship works at the University of Oregon
The first step before showing interest in the University of University scholarship is this link, and the application varies depending on the program chosen (the school’s list of majors and minors can be seen here).
After this step, an email will be sent with registration confirmation and instructions for the ICSP Scholarship Application . However, this possibility is only available to students with excellent academic performance and demonstrated financial need.
Throughout the University of Oregon’s International Cultural Services Program, students are required to lead presentations about their home country to children, partner organizations, and native students at the institution. Those who agree to complete 80 hours per year dedicated to the initiative may be exempt from the annual fee.
The criteria that will be evaluated to admit students to the program will be, in addition to financial need and academic performance , also experience in cultural activities and good communication skills. Details of the financial aid application can be found here.
About the University of Oregon
UE is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States. Founded in 1876, the institution receives more than 4 thousand new students annually. Currently, 19,351 students are enrolled in undergraduate studies and 3,629 in postgraduate studies. The school remains committed to equity and inclusion and is considered LGBTQ-friendly .