Please Read All Information Carefully Prior to Completing Application

OSU Opportunity Scholarship Application

International Students

Benton Community Foundation has been investing in our community through philanthropy since 1953. Through the Foundation, donors can establish funds to benefit students and charitable organizations in our community. Because of the generosity of donors who have established endowed funds, last year BCF was able to distribute over $700,000 to students and charitable organizations.

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Please read all information carefully prior to completing application.

The following scholarships will be offered this year. Please be sure to complete all the information in the General Information section of the application. Please review and provide the necessary information with your scholarship(s) application. Please indicate the scholarship you wish to apply for by marking with an “X”. Read criteria carefully and mark only those for which you meet the qualifications.

______JOEL R. FRIEND SCHOLARSHIP. One (1)$7,150 scholarship.

Scholarship criteria – Scholarship is available to international students from Thailand, Taiwan (Republic of China) for attendance at OSU in any field of study.

______LUCY HSU HO SCHOLARSHIP. One (1)$875scholarship.

Scholarship criteria – Scholarship is available to international students of Chinese descent.Primary preference in awarding the scholarship shall be given to those candidates who have demonstrated leadership in student and/or community activities and organizations, as well as the desire to serve others in the candidate’s future chosen field of work. Secondary preference shall be determined by level of financial need. Academic standing is not considered.

______MARGARET DOWELL-GRAVATT, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP:Four (4)$5,800scholarships.

Scholarship criteria – This scholarship is to encourage and support ethnic minority undergraduate women enrolled in the College of Science and pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree in Integrated Biology (previously, Zoology) or Microbiology or one of the following Pre-Health Programs: Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Physical and/or Occupational Therapy. Students will be enrolled full-time at the Sophomore, Junior, or Senior level, have a GPA of 2.5 overall and 3.0 in science courses required in the major field or the Pre-Health curriculum in which the student is enrolled.

______HUGH & HELEN WOOD NEPALESE SCHOLARSHIP: one (1) $2,350scholarship

Scholarship criteria – Scholarship is available to students who are current citizens of Nepal. Primary preference in awarding the scholarship shall be given to those candidates who agree to become a public servant in Nepal for at least five years following graduation. Other requirements include a 3.5 GPA. Secondary consideration will be given to African American students if no Nepalese students meet the requirements.

Application Deadline: February 27, 2018

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Completethe application and sign where indicated. Electronic signatures are sufficient.
• Include electronic copies of supporting documents as required or referenced within the scholarships for which you are applying.
• Applications must be typed.
• E-mail completed application to on or before February 27, 2018. Please put “2018 OSU Opportunity Scholarship” in the subject line. You will receive an email confirmation when your application has been received.

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General Information

Application Questions:

Please answer all of the questions below. Use an extra sheet of paper if the space provided is not adequate.

Include any information that will be helpful to the selection committee in making its decision.

1. List activities (school, club, community) in which you have participated during the previous academic year. Include any information about your experience working with diverse groups within theseactivities.

1. List any paid positions you have held during the previous academic year.

1. List awards, honors, or special recognitions you received during the previous academic year.

1. Explain your career aspirations and college goals and how you expect to meet those goals by attending Oregon State University.

1. Please explain your financial need.

1. How are you financing your education so you can attend Oregon State University?

Certification, Signature & Release:

Please initial the following and sign below:

____ I agree to give proof of the information on this application if requested.

____ I give permission to Benton Community Foundation to request my funding status from International Education at Oregon State University.

____ I give permission to Benton Community Foundation to request any additional information from Oregon State University for scholarship consideration. (Some examples of information that might be shared are high school GPA, OSU GPA, SAT/ACT Scores, year in college, major, course schedule).

____ I understand that if I am applying for a scholarship based on financial need, I am required to provide a copy of my OSU Financial Transcript showing financial aid and EFC (Expected Family Contribution).

____ By signing and dating this application, I certify that all information I have provided is true.

Any information provided by OSU will be considered confidential information and will be used for the sole purpose of scholarship selection.

For questions on obtaining information from FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), please contact Patti Brady-Glassman, Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Oregon State University at (541)737-2241 or .

Signature: ______Date:______

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