NC State University is committed to international education and exchange, and seeks ways to demonstrate that commitment on this campus. The purpose of the International Graduate Scholarships is to provide partial support to four enrolled international graduate students for continuing their studies, returning home and making a significant contribution to their home countries. Four awards of $2,000 will be offered to the selected recipients.

WHO MAY APPLY

The scholarships are open to any currently enrolled international graduate student who will have been at NC State University for one year by the Fall 2003 semester and will enroll full-time for the Fall 2004 semester. The student must:

a) be a holder of an F-1 or J-1 student visa (U.S. permanent residents or citizens are not eligible);
b) be enrolled full-time in a degree program;
c) intend to return to his or her home country at the end of his or her studies;
d) not have been a previous winner of an NC State International Graduate Scholarship (previously known as the Alumni Association International Graduate Fellowship).

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following:

* Completed application form (submit one original and three copies)
* Three references (on forms supplied in a sealed envelope) with at least two from those who know of the applicant's academic qualifications
* Any information or other supporting documents which the applicant believes might assist the selection committee in making a decision may be attached or included (submit one original and three copies).
* Four copies of your current NC State University transcript (unofficial or web version is fine)

Mail or bring the application to the Office of International Scholar and Student Services (320 Daniels Hall). The application must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26th, 2004. Late or incomplete applications (including all three extra photocopied sets) will not be accepted or considered.

SELECTION PROCESS

The recipients of the fellowships will be determined by a selection committee on the basis of:

a) demonstrated financial need;
b) academic excellence and achievement; and
c) expected contribution to his/her home country upon return.

The decision of the committee is final.