#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Application
The 妻友社区 is proud to offer two annual, renewable scholarships for up to four years of study that are worth 50% tuition at the time of initial matriculation. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study at the 妻友社区 and may not be combined with Invitation to Idaho scholarships. Successful applicants will be dedicated to furthering the message by bridging intercultural divides. Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word written essay or a two to five minute video about their leadership skills and ideas for utilizing those skills to advance intercultural learning and understanding at the 妻友社区.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a first-year international applicant to 妻友社区.
- Attend (or have graduated from) a secondary school outside of the United States.
- Demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.
- Complete a containing a 500-1000 word essay or a two-to-five minute video describing your aspirations to conduct projects, research, employment, or other experiences that will advance intercultural learning. (Note: You will have to be admitted to access the application and use the same email address and password used on your 妻友社区 application.)
How to Apply
- to U of I before the admission application deadline.
- Submit the before the scholarship application deadline. (Tip: use the same email address and password from your 妻友社区 application.)
Scholarship Application Deadline
- Spring 2025 Deadline: Oct. 20, 2024
- Fall 2025 Deadline: April 13, 2025
Scholarship Maintenance
- Scholarship can be renewed for up to four years (Fall and Spring semesters only).
- Participate in a minimum of 10 hours per semester of cultural sharing and engagement with the local community through an internship with the International Programs Office.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Enroll and successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits (exception may be granted) for Fall and Spring semesters.