International Student Retention Scholarship 2025 at Portland State University – Apply Now

Studying abroad can really broaden your horizons and give you experiences that stick with you for life. But let’s be honest, money can be a big issue for many international students. Portland State University, or PSU for short, set up something called the International Student Retention Scholarship, which is designed to support students who might need a little financial help while they focus on their studies. If you’re at PSU and an international student, the 2025 ISRS might just be what you need.

Scholarship Details

What is the International Student Retention Scholarship?

The International Student Retention Scholarship helps out students from other countries who are currently enrolled at Portland State University by offering them some financial assistance with their tuition fees. It's designed to help students continue their studies and do well academically, especially when they're dealing with financial challenges.

Key Benefits

• You can get up to $1,500 each term or the complete tuition cost, whichever is lower.
• This can be received for up to six terms in a row, not counting summer.
• It’s available for undergrads and grad students.

Eligibility Criteria 

• If you're an undergraduate, you should be in your sophomore year and have finished at least 3 terms at PSU, with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• For undergraduate transfer students, you also need to be in your sophomore year but only need to have completed 1 term at PSU, again with a 2.75 GPA.
• If you're a post-bacc or graduate student, you'll just need to have finished at least 1 term at PSU and keep a GPA of 3.00.
• You can apply if you're also studying at another USCIS-approved institute, but if you're only taking ESL classes, you can't apply.

Application Deadline

Just a heads up, be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2025. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity, so mark that date on your calendar.

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