GVSU International Merit Scholarship
Award amount: $5000
DESCRIPTION:
Every year, Grand Valley awards a limited number of International Merit Scholarships to incoming international students who have demonstrated an outstanding academic achievement record.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Qualified students have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, but decisions are based on academic credentials, scholarship essay and other information provided in the application
* Transfer students from U.S. four-year colleges and universities, and students being fully funded by their government are not eligible
APPLICATION:
* All students who submit a complete application for admission by May 1 are eligible for this scholarship
* In addition, students must write an essay of approximately 1,000 words on the following topic: "What will I do to bring cultural and international perspectives to Grand Valley that will enhance the learning environment for the entire GVSU community?"
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: May 1
RENEWAL:
*Undergraduate students must maintain a 2.85 grade point average, maintain full-time enrollment, and maintain valid immigration status for 8 semesters
* Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average, maintain full-time enrollment, and valid immigration status for 4 semesters
CONTACT INFORMATION:
https://secure.gvsu.edu/admissions/international/index.cfmsb_path=international-student-scholarships-13#merit
***Scholarships are awarded for fall entry ONLY. Please be aware that there are NO additional admissions scholarships available upon arrival at Grand Valley.***
Grand Valley State University has made every attempt to confirm the accuracy of this scholarship database. However, we reserve the right to make changes and/or correct criteria stated for a scholarship. We also reserve the right to withdraw the availability of a scholarship should funding be cancelled. Scholarship criteria may change with each entering fall class.