SOInternational Students & Scholars Office

Scholarships for International Students

The ISSO offers scholarships to qualified international undergraduate students. Awards are based on three major criteria:

1. academic performance while a UWSP student
2. contributions to cultural diversity, and
3. familial/sponsor support plus on-campus employment.

More than 50% of international undergraduates receive ISSO scholarships each semester.

First time applicants for undergraduate admission may apply for an ISSO scholarship if they have outstanding academic records and evidence strong involvement in extra curricular activities while high school students. In order tobe considered for scholarship support, please include the following items with your UWSP application

1. a personal statement and;
2. two letters of reference from instructors.

• The personal statement should include information regarding your academic performance and co-curricular involvements during secondary school (high school) as well as comments indicative of the your plans for study and co-curricular involvements while at UWSP.
• The instructors' letters of reference should demonstrate familiarity with your academic performance and co-curricular involvements.

ISSO scholarships are applied to and reduce the non-resident portion of recipients’ tuition and fees. Even with the maximum award, recipients of ISSO scholarships are subject to Wisconsin resident tuition and fees.

The ISSO does not offer scholarships to international graduate students. Prospective international graduate students should inquire with their intended department’s Graduate Coordinator for information regarding departmental and university scholarships and assistantships.