USF International Undergraduate Scholars Award

The "University of South Florida (USF) International Undergraduate Scholars Award"offers scholarships to two outstanding international students who meetcompetitive selection criteria and who provide evidence of scholarlyexcellence.

Each scholarship will

• provide $15,000 per year for up to four years
• be renewable each year based on maintaining a minimum 3.2 GPA semester average.

USFInternational Undergraduate Scholars will be eligible for an additionalaward of $500 annually as USF Honors College students, for a totalvalue of $15,500 per year for four years.  

Estimatedexpenses for 2006-2007 are $30,000, subject to increase. Students willbe responsible for all expenses not covered by the scholarship. Please note that this is not a cash award; USF will offer financial credit toward annual tuition expenses.

Forms (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher to view or print the forms below.)

• Announcement
• Application Guidelines
  (including eligibility requirements and deadlines
  for applying)
• Application Form (dynamic PDF form, can be completed using computer)

For additional information on applying to USF as an international student, please also see Resource Corner

For further assistance with the application process and information specific to your country, please contact your local U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consulate/Office of Public Affairs for referral to an overseas educational advising center near you, or consult the list available on the U.S. Department of State's website.

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENET

TheUniversity of South Florida is pleased to announce the second annualcompetition for the "University of South Florida (USF) InternationalUndergraduate Scholars Award". This award will offer scholarships totwo outstanding international students who meet competitive selectioncriteria and who provide evidence of scholarly and leadershipexcellence.

Each scholarship will provide$15,000 per year for up to four years. Scholarship will be renewableeach year based on maintaining a minimum 3.2 GPA semester average. USFInternational Undergraduate Scholars will be eligible for an additionalaward of $500 annually as USF Honors College students. Total value ofUSF scholarship assistance: $15,500 a year x four years.

Estimated expenses for 2006-2007 are$30,000, subject to change. Students will be responsible for allexpenses not covered by the scholarship. Please note that this is not acash award; USF will offer financial credit toward annual tuitionexpenses.

ELIGIBILITY:
- Open to international students from all regions of the world whosepermanent residence is outside the United States (US citizens, dualcitizens, and US permanent residents or pending permanent residents arenot eligible to apply);
- Must be applying from outside the US;
- Must begin studies for fall 2006 semester; students seeking spring 2007 semester admissions are not eligible to apply;
-Must be entering as a first time in college student who has neverstudied at a US or other college/university (Transfer students are noteligible to apply);
- Must provide proof of leadership, community involvement, and academic honors;
- Award is renewable annually for up to four years from fall (August 2006) based on the following
conditions:

• - Maintaining a 3.2 GPA per semester
  - Continued enrollment in the Honors College and fulfillment of allHonors College requirements including Final Thesis; see http://honors.usf.edu/ for details
  - Minimum overall 3.3 GPA to graduate
  - Continued participation in community outreach activities while enrolled at USF

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
TEST REQUIREMENTS
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
* Minimum 220 CBT (Computer Based Test) OR
* Minimum 560 P/B (Paper-Based) OR
* Minimum 83 Internet Based

- Standardized tests: Students must submit ONE of the following:
* SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): Minimum 1270 total score (on critical reading and quantitative sections)
* ACT - minimum score of 29
* International Baccalaureate (IB) - minimum score of 35
* "A" Level examinations-minimum of 3 exams.

- ETS/College Board officialscore reports should be sent directly to the University of SouthFlorida (code 5828) and arrive by February 4, 2006 at the latest.

SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
- 3.5 GPA minimum
- Applicants must submit translations and official evaluations of their local secondary/high school transcripts. See http://cyber.acomp.usf.edu/iac/admissions/transcript.html for guidelines.

ESSAY One page maximum, typed (no hand written essays will be accepted), in English
- Topic: "How will your previous volunteer and leadership experience inyour home country help you promote better global understanding andpeople-to-people diplomacy as an international student leader at USF?"

ACADEMIC HONORS & LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
- Academic/leadership awards, honors, or recognition
- Community service, volunteer work, employment, or membership in clubs outside school
- Extracurricular school activities, i.e. student government, studentnewspaper, school clubs, sports involvement, music club, student mentor

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
- Teacher recommendation
- Outside recommendation such as an employer or supervisor or community service coordinator
- School recommendation such as a guidance counselor, principal, orEducationUSA overseas educational advisor (seehttp://educationusa.state.gov for an office nearest you)

APPLICATION FORMS: Submit admission and scholarship application forms listed below:
- USF International Undergraduate Application Form: Complete form and submit together with your $30 application fee by JANUARY 2, 2006 for fall 2006 admissions. See http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/undergrad.html
- USF International Undergraduate Scholar Award application form:Complete and submit scholarship application form, official TOEFL andSAT/ACT/IB/A Level scores, high school transcripts and officialevaluations, letters of recommendations, proof of honors, communityinvolvement, leadership activities, and essay before FEBRUARY 4, 2006
- Contact Hebert@iac.usf.edu for complete instructions and scholarship application forms.

HELPFUL RESOURCES:
- To view a menu of USF resources developed for international audiences, visit http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/recruit.html.
- For further assistance with the application process and informationspecific to your country, please contact your local U.S. Embassy/U.S.Consulate/Office of Public Affairs for referral to an overseaseducational advising center near you, or consult the list available onthe U.S. Department of State′s website at http://educationusa.state.gov/centers.htm.

Since only two awards will be given, selection will be very competitive. USF will be looking for the best and brightest student leaders from around the world who meet and perhaps exceed our application criteria. The University of South Florida welcomes your interest, and looks forward to receiving your applications!

USF INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS AWARD CONTACT:
Evelyn Levinson
Associate Director of International Admissions
University of South Florida
levinson@iac.usf.edu
Fax: +1-813-974-8044
Website: http://www.usf.edu

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