Eligibility
Murray State University Global Scholarships are awarded on a competitive
basis to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of countries
outside the United States. Applicants must first apply and be admitted
to an undergraduate or graduate program at Murray State University, and
submit evidence of the ability to pay the expenses that remain after the
scholarship is awarded. Students who have already begun study at Murray
State University are not eligible. The Global Scholarship may not be
used in conjunction with a graduate assistantship or other financial
support from Murray State University.
Provisions and Responsibilities
The Murray State
University Global Scholarship provides a waiver of the non-resident
portion of Murray State University tuition. The scholarship is renewable
each semester (up to eight semesters for undergraduate study or up to
four semesters for graduate study) on the condition that recipients
maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 in undergraduate degree
programs or 3.0 in graduate degree programs at Murray State University.
The scholarship may be used during summer sessions at Murray State
University. Recipients will be eligible to seek on-campus employment of
up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session and full-time
during academic breaks and vacations. Please note, however, that (a)
receipt of the scholarship does not ensure the availability of on-campus
employment; (b) recipients of the scholarship will be expected to
contribute to and participate in intercultural programs on campus on
request.
Application Procedures
Applicants must provide ALL of the following information, in English, in
the sequence outlined below:
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Application Form |
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Letter of acceptance from Murray State University
Office of Admissions to an undergraduate or graduate degree program |
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An essay of 400-500 words in which the applicant
introduces his or her special interests and abilities and explains how
s/he will use the opportunity to study at Murray State University to
promote understanding and respect among people of the United States and
countries outside the United States. |
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Two (2) letters of reference, at least one of which
must be written by a teacher who has taught the applicant in secondary
or post-secondary classes. If necessary, the letters of reference may be
written in a language other than English. |
Application Deadline
Complete application packages, following the procedures outlined above,
must be submitted by February. Decisions will be made by April 1.
Selection Process
This award is highly competitive. Applications for the Murray State
University Global Scholarship will be reviewed by a committee composed
of Murray State University faculty and administrators. The committee
will select awards for the five (5) applicants who most successfully
demonstrate:
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Strong academic backgrounds and potential as
illustrated by previous academic records, proof of acceptance to a
degree program at Murray State University, and comments provided in the
letters of reference
strong leadership abilities as indicated in comments provided by
references and in the personal essay |
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Effective communication skills as evident in the
essay |
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Active and creative interest in promoting
intercultural understanding as evident in the personal essay. |
Employment at MSU
The F-1 or J-1 visa allows on-campus employment for a maximum of 20
hours per week while classes are in session, and up to 40 hours per week
during university vacation periods.
Such work-study positions cannot be guaranteed, however, so applicants
cannot depend on student employment as a source of financial support.
International students may work off-campus only with the permission of
the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
A variety of student work
positions are available at MSU, and IIS will assist students in learning
more about employment options during orientation after arrival.
Graduate Assistantships at MSU
Students admitted to graduate programs may compete for graduate
assistantships.
Most academic departments
award a limited number of graduate assistantships to highly qualified
students. Several of these are open to applicants who have been admitted
to the graduate program but have not yet enrolled.
Applicants interested in departmental assistantships may contact their
departments directly before they arrive. Graduate assistantships carry
work responsibilities, such as research or teaching duties. The award
provides a stipend as well as a reduction of out-of-state tuition. For
information, contact your graduate program director (from this link,
choose the college link for your program).
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