Who is eligible?
International students who are admitted to PSU and hold valid F-1 student visas or J-1 exchange student visas are eligible to apply. PSU applicants are required to have at least sophomore standing and to have successfully completed at least two terms of regular coursework (not ESL) at PSU or at another college or university in the U.S. Students enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes or the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) are not eligible for consideration. Both graduate and undergraduate students may apply, but the award can be used for only one degree. How long does the scholarship last? ICSP students continue to receive funding during fall, winter, and spring terms until completion of their degree program, as long as they continue to meet both ICSP and degree program requirements. ICSP does not operate during summer term.
What does the application process involve?
1. the ICSP application form, which is submitted by the student to the Office of International Education Services, along with
2. transcripts of all academic work at post-secondary institutions of higher education (unofficial transcripts are acceptable but NOT transcripts downloaded from the Internet), and
3. two letters of recommendation written in English attesting to the student's spoken English skills and ability to perform the required service. References from fellow students or personal friends are not acceptable. The letters of reference should be given to the students in sealed envelopes with the signature of the referee written across the flap of the envelope.
Please be sure your application packet is complete when you turn it in: application form, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered
4. A personal interview with the ICSP Coordinators, who themselves are students and ICSP recipients, is also required of each applicant. Final decisions are made by the Director of International Education Services in consultation with the ICSP Coordinators.
How are students selected?
Several factors are considered in the selection process, including information provided by the applicant, letters of recommendation, the applicant's academic record, and interview results. To maintain broad geographic representation, applicants from countries not already represented in ICSP are given higher priority.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted on a rolling (continuous) basis. Most students enter the ICSP program fall term, but vacancies occasionally occur during winter and spring when participants complete their studies. Students whose completed applications are received by the mid-point of fall and winter terms will be considered for vacancies the following term and will be contacted to arrange interviews. Because ICSP does not operate in the summer, applications received after the spring term deadline and during the summer months will be considered during fall term for winter vacancies.
If you have any question, contact Anna K. Brozek at 503-725-9766, Email:brozek@pdx.edu