UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FELLOWSHIP
The University of South Florida is pleased to announce the creation of a new undergraduate merit
award for two international students for fall 2005. The “University of South Florida (USF)
International Undergraduate Scholars Award” will offer scholarships to two outstanding
international students who meet competitive selection criteria and who provide evidence of scholarly
excellence.
Each scholarship will provide $15,000 a year for up to four years. Scholarship will be renewable each
year based on proof of a minimum 3.2 GPA yearly average. (Please note: This is not a cash award;
USF will offer financial credit toward annual tuition expenses).
USF International Undergraduate Scholars will be eligible for an additional award of $500 annually as
USF Honors College students. Total value of USF scholarship assistance: $15,500 a year x four years.
ELIGIBILITY:
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Open to international students from all regions of the world whose permanent residence is outside
the United States (US citizens, dual citizens, and US permanent residents or pending permanent
residents are not eligible to apply.)
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Must be applying from outside the US;
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Must begin studies for fall 2005 semester; students seeking spring semester admissions are not
eligible to apply;
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Must be entering as a first time in college student who has never studied at a US or other
college/university (Transfer students cannot apply)
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Award is renewable annually for up to four years from fall (August 2005). A GPA of 3.2 and
enrollment in the Honors College must be maintained to renew the award each year.
TEST REQUIREMENTS:
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum 220 CBT (Computer Based Test) or 560
Paper-based
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Standardized tests: Students must submit one of the following:
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): Minimum 1270 total score for exams administered until March 2005
- ACT – minimum score of 29
- International Baccalaureate (IB) – minimum score of 35
- “A” Level examinations-minimum of 5 exams.
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ETS/College Board send official score reports should be sent directly to the University of South
Florida (code 5828) and arrive by February 4, 2005 latest.
SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
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3.5 GPA minimum
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Applicants must submit translations and official evaluations of their local secondary/high school
transcripts. See http://cyber.acomp.usf.edu/iac/admissions/transcript.html for guidelines.
ESSAY: One page maximum, typed (no hand written essays will be accepted), in English
Topic: “After completing your education, what contributions do you hope to make through your chosen
profession?
APPLICATION FORMS: Submit admission and scholarship application forms listed below:
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USF International Undergraduate Application Form: Complete form and submit your $30
application fee before JANUARY 2, 2005 for fall 2005 admissions.
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USF International Undergraduate Scholar Award application form: Complete and submit
scholarship application form, official TOEFL and SAT/ACT/IB/A Level scores, high school transcripts
and official evaluations, and essay before FEBRUARY 4, 2005.
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Contact vgranell@mail.usf.edu to request full instructions and application forms. A new USF
website link with scholarship information and all required application forms will be forwarded to
interested applicants upon request.
HELPFUL RESOURCES ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS:
To view a menu of special resources especially developed for international audiences, please visit
http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/recruit.html.
Since only two awards will be given, selection will be very competitive. USF will be looking for the best
and brightest students from around the world who meet and perhaps exceed our application criteria.
The University of South Florida welcomes your interest, and looks forward to receiving your
applications!
USF INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS AWARD CONTACT: Evelyn Levinson, Associate
Director of International Admissions, University of South Florida, levinson@iac.usf.edu; fax: +1- 813–
974–8044. UNQUOTE Evelyn Levinson, Associate Director, International Admissions, Marketing &
Recruiting Initiatives ,NAFSA Nominations & Elections Chair Elect,University of South Florida (USF)
4202 East Fowler Avenue, CPR 107,Tampa, FL 33620-5550,Tel: 813-974-5726; Fax: 813 974 8044
Cell: 412 889 4949, levinson@iac.usf.edu
http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions