2024 Application Guide for Old Dominion University #YouAreWelcomeHere Award

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of March, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship program recognizes international students with a vision for embracing intercultural understanding. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study in all academic majors and fields of study and applied to tuition costs at ODU. 
Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible to apply, you must:
Be a first-year, undergraduate, international applicant of any major applying to Old Dominion University. International applicants are individuals intending to apply for an F-1 visa who hold citizenship in a country outside the U.S. and who don't also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Demonstrate interest and initiative in leadership and intercultural learning.
Meet the admission criteria and adhere to the deadlines at Old Dominion University.

Value of Scholarship: 
ODU will offer two annual, renewable scholarships for up to four years of study that cover 50% of tuition at the time of initial enrollment. 

Scholarship Application Guide: 
2. Submit the #YouAreWelcomeHere application to CGE@odu.edu by March 15, 2024
3. If awarded a scholarship, claim it by submitting a tuition deposit to ODU by May 1, 2024

Criteria for Scholarship Maintenance
  • Scholarship can be renewed for up to 4 years (Fall and Spring semesters only)
  • Participate in at least 10 hours of cultural sharing and engagement with the local community
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Enroll and successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits for Fall and Spring semesters

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Old Dominion University #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship Page.