Issue #372 March 31st, 2014I. Financial AidUG: Colorado State University-Pueblo (CO) Scholarships Available for International StudentsUG: Drexel (PA) Global Scholars ScholarshipUG: Longwood University (VA) Merit-Based ScholarshipsUG: American Honors International Student ScholarshipsUG/Grad: Southern Arkansas University (AR) Scholarships for International Students

II. Campus News• University of Colorado Denver (CO) Invites You to Join their International Facebook Community • Colorado Mesa University (CO) Plans to Open BridgePathways Center• Penn State Law's (PA) Summer Arbitration Workshop• University of Baltimore (MD) Introduces New Finish4Free Program

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO (CO) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLEFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Freshmen during Fall 2014 at CSU-Pueblo who meet two of the three minimumacademic requirements based on a completed application will have the choice of oneof the following undergraduate scholarships. No other application required. Thescholarships are renewable for up to three additional years if student maintains therequired minimum renewable grade point average.

Presidential Scholar receives $8,000 per year with a 4.0 GPA, 30 ACT/1340 SAT, and 3.75 GPArequired to renew. Distinguished Scholar receives $5,000 per year with a 3.75 GPA, 27 ACT/1220SAT, and 3.5 GPA required to renew. Promising Scholar receives $2,500 per year with a 4.5 GPA,25 ACT/1150 SAT, and 3.5 GPA required to renew. Welcome to the Pack receives $1,000 per yearwith a 3.2 GPA, 22 ACT/1030 SAT, and 3.2 GPA required to renew.

For Freshman, Transfer, and Graduate Students, the International Access Grant can be obtained ifthe student has the eligibility requirements:1. Must have a minimum incoming GPA of 3.0 on the American scale2. Be in-status by IMMIGRATION LAW with F-1 Visa3. Must attend orientationIf you do meet the requirements above you will obtain per year:$2000/year of international access grant$2000/year of on campus employment

The Intl. Grant is available for the consecutive Fall and Spring semesters (no grant in summer).Freshman can obtain both of these scholarships, if he/she meets the requirements.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1guYlHb

DREXEL (PA) GLOBAL SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP

Drexel Global Scholars offers incoming international freshmen the opportunity toapply for a full-tuition scholarship. This award will go to a limited number ofstudents with strong academic credentials as well as considerableaccomplishments outside of the classroom, such as community service andextracurricular activities.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1cVP3cf

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY (VA) MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Longwood is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships of $2,000-$6,000 toqualified applicants. No separate application is required. We offer rollingadmissions with a preferred application deadline of mid-June for studentsapplying for Fall semester.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/P1kiIE

AMERICAN HONORS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Great students deserve great support. And that’s what you'll get withAmerican Honors. If you are an international student graduating high school with a competitive GPA,English language proficiency, and you are accepted into the Fall 2014 American Honors program,you’ll be considered for a scholarship of up to USD $4,000. American Honors is devoted to helpingaccomplished students like you achieve your dreams. The program is offered in collaboration withselect community colleges and its curriculum is designed to prepare high-performing students forjunior- and senior-level coursework at the nation’s top 100 universities. American Honors at helpsgreat students succeed - especially if…

1) Your goal is to earn a bachelor’s degree from a top U.S. university2) You are concerned about costs for attending a top university3) You would like to have a personal coach to support you through your studies4) You want your college experience to include a strong sense of community

As an American Honors international student, you may begin your undergraduate education at anyof American Honors select locations and network institutions, including:Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, WAPierce College, Lakewood & Puyallup, WA Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne & Lafayette, INMercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ

*Scholarships are awarded over each academic term, in equal increments, as long as a studentremains academically eligible and enrolled in the American Honors program. This scholarship canbe applied towards tuition and fees for the program. Speak with an Admissions Officer about theAmerican Honors program and criteria for scholarship selection.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1gQ5kyR

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY (AR) SCHOLARSHIPS FORINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Southern Arkansas University offers scholarships to international studentsranging from $2,760 to $11,000 per academic year. Both initial and retentionscholarships are offered.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1g93qp1

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (CO) INVITES YOU TO JOINTHEIR INTERNATIONAL FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

The University of Colorado Denver invites you to join our International Facebook community (linkbelow). Our International Admissions team is here to support you on your road to success andencourage you to connect with us, share experiences, and meet other students like you.

Connect with International Admissions• Meet and interact with fellow current and prospective international students at the University• Check out our staff and learn about the University of Colorado Denver policy and processes• Learn about educational programs and scholarship opportunities• Get informed on current events, student organizations and campus activities• Share your stories and read about other students international study successes and challenges• Learn about upcoming International recruitment fairs, high school & community college visits,workshops, online and virtual fairs• View our brochures and videos• Stay up-to-date through our featured stories about students like you• Find out when we are in your city at a recruitment fair near youFor more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/17Iz0Xu

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (CO) PLANS TO OPENBRIDGEPATHWAYS CENTER

Colorado Mesa University plans to open a BridgePathways center on itscampus in Grand Junction this summer. The university commits toproviding international students with the tools they will need to succeed intheir education and cultural experience at a U.S. experience. BridgePathways will provide CMU'sinternational students with the added advantage of an intensive academic English curriculum that isdesigned to prepare students for university assignments. BridgePathways at CMU will have sixstart dates throughout the year, offering 8-week terms, and conditional admission to the universitywill be available to qualified students.

Colorado Mesa University, located in the beautiful high-desert country of western Colorado, offersmore than 60 undergraduate majors and has extensive options for international students both in andout of the classroom.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1gkygPU

PENN STATE LAW'S (PA) SUMMER ARBITRATION WORKSHOP

This summer lawyers and law students trained outside of the U.S. canstudy international arbitration law at Penn State Law. Taught by arbitrationscholar and expert Professor Thomas Carbonneau, “ArbitrationWorkshop – Legal Counselling in International Arbitration” will run from June 30 to July 11. Studentswho complete the Arbitration Workshop will learn the terms and concepts of arbitration law and willpractice applying the law through mock transactional experiences. This 3-credit course, primarilyclinical in character, will introduce students to an international commercial venture involvingconstruction or the sale of goods.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1h6b3ke

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE (MD) INTRODUCES NEWFINISH4FREE PROGRAM

Good news! The University of Baltimore has just announced a newprogram that gives all first-time, full-time freshmen the opportunity to take advantage of a tuition-freefinal semester. For more information click on the link below.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1g3QQqO

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aidand news information contained herein.