If you are looking for a University that is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence while assisting students in various ways including scholarship, then the University of Houston-Victoria is one to consider. The University of Houston-Victoria is a public university located in Victoria, Texas known for redefining the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel.
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About University of Houston Victoria International Student Cultural Scholarship
International Student Cultural Scholarship (ISCS) is open to all new and returning F-1 and J-1 international students. The International Student Cultural Scholarship is awarded automatically to the new students during their first semester at UHV.
If students wish to receive the scholarship beyond the first semester, students must maintain the International Student Cultural Scholarship (ISCS) requirements listed below. The scholarship covers $3000 per year ($1500 per semester, fall and spring semester). Scholarship only applies to the out-of-state tuition and fees.
Additional fees and costs of attendance are not included in this scholarship. The scholarship award can only be used for study at UHV. The scholarship award is available for:
> A maximum of nine semesters (4 years) for undergraduate international students meeting the eligibility requirements listed below.
> A maximum of five semesters (2 years) for graduate international students meeting the eligibility requirements listed below.
Eligibility Requirements
All international students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to receive the International Student Cultural Scholarship (ISCS)
> New F-1/J-1 international students must be admitted to UHV before the scholarship is awarded. Once the student is admitted, the scholarship amount will be listed in the student’s immigration document I-20
> F-1/J-1 students must be registered fulltime (concurrent enrollment will not apply, students must be registered for fulltime courses at UHV)
> U.S. transfer international students must be in good immigration status prior to their transfer to UHV
> All new international students must attend the mandatory international student orientation (Late attendees will not be awarded the scholarship)
> Scholarship recipient must pay all outstanding university bills on or before the due dates.
> No application necessary, students will be awarded the scholarship automatically during their first semester. If a student fails to maintain the scholarship requirements, students must submit the Scholarship Appeal to the International Programs Office. The International Programs Scholarship Committee will review the appeals and make a decision.
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International Programs Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Requirements to receive International Programs Scholarship are as follows
> Admitted student at UHV
> Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate
> Fulltime enrolled student at UHV (concurrent enrollment will not apply, students must be registered for full-time courses at UHV)
Additional requirements for international students on F-1 and J-1 visa holders:
> Students must be an F-1/J-1 international student before the start of the awarding semester.
> Students must be registered as undergraduate or graduate international students at UHV.
> J-1 Self-paying and Sponsored students are eligible to receive the scholarship.
> Change of Status (COS) students are eligible if the change of status to F-1 or J-1 is approved on or before the date listed on their immigration document (I-20/DS2019).
> All scholarship recipients must maintain 10 International Programs volunteer hours each semester
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