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 Undergraduate Scholarship is to provide partial support to two enrolled international undergraduate students for continuing his/her studies, returning home and making a significant contribution to his/her home country. Two awards of $1,000 will be offered to the selected recipients.

WHO MAY APPLY

The scholarship is open to any currently enrolled international undergraduate 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 the studies;
d) not have been a previous winner of the NC State International Undergraduate Scholarship (previously known as the Alumni Association International Undergraduate Scholarship).

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following:

* Completed application form (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 you 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, Daniels Hall Room 320), no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26th, 2004.

SELECTION PROCESS

The recipient of the scholarship 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.