INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – APPLICATION GUIDE

Important: This is not the scholarship application itself. You must complete and submit the application online.

The International Student Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University to support students from outside the United States in pursuing their studies at EIU.

Purpose of the Scholarship

1. Recruit and retain outstanding international students

2. Provide financial support to help students complete their degrees

3. Promote cultural exchange and diversity at EIU

Application Instructions

• Submit one complete application. Do not submit multiple applications.

• Essay questions are available in advance on the Scholarship webpage for your reference.

• Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

• The deadline to submit your application is April 15, 11:59 PM.

Application Questions

• Last Name (Family Name/Surname)

• First Name (Given Name)

• Middle Name

• I am:

  • • A current EIU undergraduate/graduate student

    • An applicant for admission to EIU as an undergraduate/graduate student

• E# (if applicable)

• Current GPA (4.0 scale preferred; new students should provide their most recent GPA)

• Anticipated Graduation (semester and year)

• Sex

• Country of Citizenship

• Country of Birth

• EIU Email (required for currently enrolled students)

• Major

Essay Requirement

Respond to the following essay prompt in 400–500 words (maximum ~3100 characters). Essays will be checked for plagiarism through Turnitin.

Prompt:
Tell us about yourself and explain why you are applying for this scholarship. Describe how receiving this scholarship will support your personal and professional goals, and how you will contribute to cultural exchange and diversity at Eastern Illinois University.