Graduate Scholarship for Emerging Leaders 鈥� Southeast Asia
International students who meet the qualifications for admittance into a Master鈥檚 degree program will be awarded up to $20,000 in Graduate Scholarship funding.
Scholarship funds of $5,000 will be awarded over four consecutive semesters to students who maintain good academic standing in their programs. The award is available for up to five semesters (up to $25,000 total) to students pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.
Students must apply by one of the priority deadlines (see below) for either the Fall start term, or Spring, and pursue studies full-time on campus. These scholarships were created to help international students advance their knowledge and careers, and contribute to promoting science, technology, leadership and management at 51视频.
The city of Lowell has one of the largest Cambodian populations in the U.S., and 51视频 is a designated Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.
Scholarship Requirements
Academic Criteria: To receive the scholarship, you must meet the academic standards required for acceptance into your program of interest. No separate application is required.
Program of Study: You must be admitted into a Master鈥檚 degree program.
Location: You must pursue your degree full-time by taking classes on campus at 51视频 or at minimum, two on-campus and one online course each semester.
Tuition Residency: Applicants must be classified as international tuition residency per university and state guidelines. You must successfully pursue your degree program in F-1 student status sponsored by 51视频. You will be required to take a full-time course load on campus or, at minimum, two on-campus and one online course each semester, and maintain your valid F-1 status.
Demonstrated Interest and Commitment: Preference for applicants who have a demonstrated interest and commitment to enhancing science, healthcare, technology, management and leadership in one of the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on these points in their Statement of Purpose which is part of the graduate application requirements.
Priority Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: Applicants who plan to start their programs in the fall semester are strongly encouraged to apply by January 15 of that year. Applicants who complete their applications prior to January 15 and receive admission in their master鈥檚 programs will be considered for this scholarship. Applicants applying after priority deadline will also be considered if there are scholarships still available to be awarded.
- Spring Semester: Applicants considering the spring semester shall submit their application by November 15 of the prior calendar year to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants applying after priority deadline will also be considered if there are scholarships still available to be awarded.
Enrollment Confirmation: Admitted students who are awarded a scholarship must submit their enrollment deposit within 21 days. If the deposit has not been submitted, the scholarship may be revoked.
Awarding Guidelines:聽Students who receive other tuition based awards, such as National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Fulbright Scholarships, Research or Teaching Assistant appointments, or other employee tuition benefits may only apply one of these award towards their tuition; in these circumstances, 51视频 will always apply the award that is most advantageous to the student.