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1. Issue #372 March 31st, 2014
I. Financial Aid
UG: Colorado State University-Pueblo (CO) Scholarships Available for International Students
UG: Drexel (PA) Global Scholars Scholarship
UG: Longwood University (VA) Merit-Based Scholarships
UG: American Honors International Student Scholarships
UG/Grad: Southern Arkansas University (AR) Scholarships for International Students
II. Campus News
• University of Colorado Denver (CO) Invites You to Join their International Facebook Community
• Colorado Mesa University (CO) Plans to Open BridgePathways Center
• Penn State Law's (PA) Summer Arbitration Workshop
• University of Baltimore (MD) Introduces New Finish4Free Program
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO (CO) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Freshmen during Fall 2014 at CSU-Pueblo who meet two of the three minimum
academic requirements based on a completed application will have the choice of one
of the following undergraduate scholarships. No other application required. The
scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years if student maintains the
required minimum renewable grade point average.
Presidential Scholar receives $8,000 per year with a 4.0 GPA, 30 ACT/1340 SAT, and 3.75 GPA
required to renew. Distinguished Scholar receives $5,000 per year with a 3.75 GPA, 27 ACT/1220
SAT, and 3.5 GPA required to renew. Promising Scholar receives $2,500 per year with a 4.5 GPA,
25 ACT/1150 SAT, and 3.5 GPA required to renew. Welcome to the Pack receives $1,000 per year
with a 3.2 GPA, 22 ACT/1030 SAT, and 3.2 GPA required to renew.
For Freshman, Transfer, and Graduate Students, the International Access Grant can be obtained if
the student has the eligibility requirements:
1. Must have a minimum incoming GPA of 3.0 on the American scale
2. Be in-status by IMMIGRATION LAW with F-1 Visa
3. Must attend orientation
If you do meet the requirements above you will obtain per year:
$2000/year of international access grant
$2000/year of on campus employment
The Intl. Grant is available for the consecutive Fall and Spring semesters (no grant in summer).
Freshman can obtain both of these scholarships, if he/she meets the requirements.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1guYlHb

2. DREXEL (PA) GLOBAL SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP
Drexel Global Scholars offers incoming international freshmen the opportunity to
apply for a full-tuition scholarship. This award will go to a limited number of
students with strong academic credentials as well as considerable
accomplishments outside of the classroom, such as community service and
extracurricular activities.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1cVP3cf
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY (VA) MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Longwood is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships of $2,000-$6,000 to
qualified applicants. No separate application is required. We offer rolling
admissions with a preferred application deadline of mid-June for students
applying for Fall semester.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/P1kiIE
AMERICAN HONORS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Great students deserve great support. And that’s what you'll get with
American Honors. If you are an international student graduating high school with a competitive GPA,
English language proficiency, and you are accepted into the Fall 2014 American Honors program,
you’ll be considered for a scholarship of up to USD $4,000. American Honors is devoted to helping
accomplished students like you achieve your dreams. The program is offered in collaboration with
select community colleges and its curriculum is designed to prepare high-performing students for
junior- and senior-level coursework at the nation’s top 100 universities. American Honors at helps
great students succeed - especially if…
1) Your goal is to earn a bachelor’s degree from a top U.S. university
2) You are concerned about costs for attending a top university
3) You would like to have a personal coach to support you through your studies
4) You want your college experience to include a strong sense of community
As an American Honors international student, you may begin your undergraduate education at any
of American Honors select locations and network institutions, including:
Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, WA
Pierce College, Lakewood & Puyallup, WA
Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne & Lafayette, IN
Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ
*Scholarships are awarded over each academic term, in equal increments, as long as a student
remains academically eligible and enrolled in the American Honors program. This scholarship can
be applied towards tuition and fees for the program. Speak with an Admissions Officer about the
American Honors program and criteria for scholarship selection.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1gQ5kyR

3. SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (AR) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Southern Arkansas University offers scholarships to international students
ranging from $2,760 to $11,000 per academic year. Both initial and retention
scholarships are offered.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1g93qp1
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (CO) INVITES YOU TO JOIN
THEIR INTERNATIONAL FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
The University of Colorado Denver invites you to join our International Facebook community (link
below). Our International Admissions team is here to support you on your road to success and
encourage you to connect with us, share experiences, and meet other students like you.
Connect with International Admissions
• Meet and interact with fellow current and prospective international students at the University
• Check out our staff and learn about the University of Colorado Denver policy and processes
• Learn about educational programs and scholarship opportunities
• Get informed on current events, student organizations and campus activities
• Share your stories and read about other students international study successes and challenges
• Learn about upcoming International recruitment fairs, high school & community college visits,
workshops, online and virtual fairs
• View our brochures and videos
• Stay up-to-date through our featured stories about students like you
• Find out when we are in your city at a recruitment fair near you
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/17Iz0Xu

4. COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (CO) PLANS TO OPEN
BRIDGEPATHWAYS CENTER
Colorado Mesa University plans to open a BridgePathways center on its
campus in Grand Junction this summer. The university commits to
providing international students with the tools they will need to succeed in
their education and cultural experience at a U.S. experience. BridgePathways will provide CMU's
international students with the added advantage of an intensive academic English curriculum that is
designed to prepare students for university assignments. BridgePathways at CMU will have six
start dates throughout the year, offering 8-week terms, and conditional admission to the university
will be available to qualified students.
Colorado Mesa University, located in the beautiful high-desert country of western Colorado, offers
more than 60 undergraduate majors and has extensive options for international students both in and
out of the classroom.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1gkygPU
PENN STATE LAW'S (PA) SUMMER ARBITRATION WORKSHOP
This summer lawyers and law students trained outside of the U.S. can
study international arbitration law at Penn State Law. Taught by arbitration
scholar and expert Professor Thomas Carbonneau, “Arbitration
Workshop – Legal Counselling in International Arbitration” will run from June 30 to July 11. Students
who complete the Arbitration Workshop will learn the terms and concepts of arbitration law and will
practice applying the law through mock transactional experiences. This 3-credit course, primarily
clinical in character, will introduce students to an international commercial venture involving
construction or the sale of goods.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1h6b3ke
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE (MD) INTRODUCES NEW
FINISH4FREE PROGRAM
Good news! The University of Baltimore has just announced a new
program that gives all first-time, full-time freshmen the opportunity to take advantage of a tuition-free
final semester. For more information click on the link below.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1g3QQqO
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