At the University of Oregon you’ll find several sources of financial aid for international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each year the UO awards more than $2.5 million in financial aid and scholarships to international students.
Below is a list of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international students. Incoming freshmen (both domestic and international) who apply by January 15 are automatically considered for the General University Scholarship Program.
For scholarships and work-study, students must apply for admission by January 15. Admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.
Automatic Consideration
Note aboutscholarships and standardized tests: ACT and SAT scores are optional when applying to the UO and will not be considered when awarding freshman scholarships.
| Scholarship | Basis for Award | Additional Application? | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| UO Excellence | Academic (limited awards) | No | Apply for Admission to UO by January 15. All admission application materials must be received by the Office of Admissions by February 15. |
| Summit | 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale | No | Apply for Admission to UO by January 15. All admission application materials must be received by the Office of Admissions by February 15. |
| Apex | 3.70 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale | No | Apply for Admission to UO by January 15. All admission application materials must be received by the Office of Admissions by February 15. |
Application-Based
International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Tuition Scholarships: $9,000 USD to $35,000 USD per year
The ICSP scholarship awards tuition-waiver scholarships of $9,000–$35,000 per year for up to 15 credits per term each year. Scholarships apply to tuition only and are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people. The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component that requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty, and staff. ICSP scholarships are renewable.
ICSP Nascensce Scholarship
This supplemental scholarship is awarded to a student from China or Hong Kong who is also a recipient of the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) scholarship. No additional application is required.