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University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program Scholarship
Partial to full tuition remission in exchange for cultural service presentations during the year
- Funder
- University of Oregon
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
ICSP is unusual among American awards: students receive tuition remission in return for a commitment to give cultural presentations in schools and community organisations across Oregon.
It suits students who are comfortable speaking publicly about their home country and want a scholarship that builds a genuine local network rather than only reducing a bill.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications normally close in the winter for the following academic year
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student at the University of Oregon on a student visa
- Willing and able to perform the required cultural service hours each term
- A strong academic record and demonstrated financial need
- Good English communication skills, since the role is public-facing
- Both new and continuing students may apply, subject to the current terms
How to apply
- Apply for admission to the University of Oregon
- Complete the ICSP application, including the cultural presentation component
- Provide financial documentation supporting the need assessment
- Attend an interview if shortlisted
- Ask your Tutopiya counsellor to help prepare the presentation sample
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University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program Scholarship cover?
Partial to full tuition remission in exchange for cultural service presentations during the year. ICSP is unusual among American awards: students receive tuition remission in return for a commitment to give cultural presentations in schools and community organisations across Oregon.
Who is eligible for the University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program Scholarship?
Core requirements are: International student at the University of Oregon on a student visa; Willing and able to perform the required cultural service hours each term; A strong academic record and demonstrated financial need; Good English communication skills, since the role is public-facing; Both new and continuing students may apply, subject to the current terms. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program Scholarship deadline?
Applications normally close in the winter for the following academic year. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.