Stony Brook University #YouAreWelcomeHere International Scholarship in the USA

Application Deadline: January 15, 2020

Brief Description

Eligible Countries: Applications are welcome from around the world
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The program is available for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the university
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
Be a first-year, undergraduate international applicant to Stony Brook University for the fall 2020 semester.
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.
Demonstrated leadership skills, interests and personal initiative in activities involving leadership, intercultural learning, and plans to apply these at Stony Brook University.
You should apply as an international student if you: 1) Wish to study in the U.S. under a student (F-1) visa. Those with valid B-1 or B-2 visas must change their status to F-1, or 2)
Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa.

How to Apply: To be considered for this award, applicants need to apply for admission to Stony Brook University in an eligible undergraduate program.
Supporting Documents: Submit all required credentials includes a 500-1000 word essay or a two-to-five minute video (include link to video or e-mail it separately toenrollintl@stonybrook.edu) telling us about your leadership skills in your school or community, and how you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at Stony Brook University (transcripts and TOEFL/SAT scores) by February 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have required TOEFL/SAT scores to apply for a course at the university. If you are a freshman applicant, you must have completed the highest level of secondary education in your country of residence.
Language Requirement: All applicants must prove their English proficiency, even if you have attended high school in the United States. One of the following exams is required: TOEFL (Internet-based) – 80, IELTS – 6.5, ACT English – 19, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (New Exam) – 480, and PTE Academic – 53.

Benefits: Awardees will be offered an annual, renewable financial aid to cover 50% of their tuition (currently $12,370 per year).

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