APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 15th of March, 2022.
Scholarship Summary:
The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship recognizes international undergraduate students who have a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. The scholarship is open to students of all academic majors and fields of study. This scholarship cannot be combined to exceed our highest academic scholarship.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration;
• Be a first-year international applicant. An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess US citizenship or permanent residency.
• Attended (or have graduated from) a secondary school within the United States or outside of the United States.
• Demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange
Value of Scholarship:
Valparaiso University will award annual, renewable #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarships covering a minimum of 50% tuition. The You Are Welcome Here Scholarship is a stackable and annually renewable scholarship.
Scholarship Application Guide:
1. Apply for admission into Valparaiso.
2. Submit Valpo’s one-page #YouAreWelcomeHere application, and corresponding essay or video.
- Essay (500-1,000 words) or video (2-5 minutes). If submitting a large video file, please share a link to the video
- Creatively tell about your leadership skills in your school or community. How do you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at Valparaiso University.
3. If awarded a scholarship, claim it by submitting a tuition deposit ($400 USD) by May 1.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Valparaiso University #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Page.