Scholarship Information

Important Facts

  • Scholarships and financial assistance for international students on F-1 student visas are limited. There is more money available for graduate study in the United States than there is for undergraduate study.
  • International students do not qualify for federally or state funded financial aid programs.
  • Some private universities and colleges offer substantial financial assistance to international students, sometimes enough to be competitive with state university tuition. Many state universities do offer scholarships to international students but the amount and number of awards are limited.
  • There are many sources for scholarships available but they require extensive research, innovative approaches and patience.

Scholarship Resources

  • 2009 All-USA Scholarship

    International students are welcome to apply for this scholarship, as long as they meet the requirements. Students do not have to be Phi Theta Kappa members. This scholarship is open to anyone. The Guistwhite (also mentioned) is for members only. There are 2 nominees per campus (SY, RC, CA). Just for being a nominee, students will be recognized as an Oregon Student Scholar. This opens scholarship awards, based on the college students would like to transfer to.

  • Due Date: November 2008 (date still to be announced)

The nominations are made by committees on each campus. You may sumbit your application to one of the staff listed below:

Cascade Campus- Building SC Room 04- Kendi Esary x5781
Rock Creek Campus- Building 3 Room 201- Mandy Ellertson x7261
Sylvania Campus-Building CC Room 101- Cami Bishop x4920

Loan programs for International Student

  • College Board, College Handbook: Foreign Student Supplement by Gregory A. Barnes — a handbook that list schools that offer financial aid to international students (available from the PCC library)

Other Resources

  • State and private universities do offer limited financial aid/scholarship funds for international students. Request this information when applying for admissions. The student's major department at the university may also have some scholarship opportunities.
  • PCC Foundation Scholarships: Application available from the PCC Development Office on Sylvania Campus (CC 234, Phone 503-977-4385). Apply during spring term, deadline is usually mid-May.