Bachelor of Arts in Physics with Concentration in Astronomy University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA

Scholarships

International Engagement Scholarship - "I-Engage"

Every semester International Education & Engagement allocates money to students who are greatly involved in educating others about their home country/culture or who wish to study abroad while maintaining a high GPA. The money for these scholarships comes from the Student Association and the UW System Fund. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who pay out-of-state tuition (for international students) or to encourage international awareness (for domestic students).

Focus: Develop intercultural understanding and communication through participating in campus and community events

Scholarship Awards: Varies

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: December      Spring Semester: May

Note: Applications will be accepted starting two weeks prior to the application deadline. 

Other Scholarships & Financial Opportunities

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for New International Students

• Students can apply for this scholarship after they receive an offer of admission, as long as they have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. (in Vietnam, this would be a 7 on a 10-point scale). The scholarship amount is up to USD $5,000, and it’s renewable each year as long as the student maintains a UW-La Crosse GPA of 3.0.
  • UWL Admissions will notify eligible accepted students of the application process in their acceptance email.

UW-La Crosse Foundation Scholarships (available annually)

• Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria. We recommend searching by keywords such as “international”, the student’s academic program, and other characteristics that describe them https://uwlax.academicworks.com/. Scholarship applications are typically due by February 1 to be awarded for the following year. Admitted students apply for these scholarships now, and they will be awarded in Fall 2024.

On-Campus Employment

• International students can work up to 20 hours per week, but many work fewer hours depending on their class schedule and availability. Most positions pay between USD $9-12 
• Two example opportunities include:
  • A position as a Resident Assistant in one of our residence halls. Compensation is paid in the form of free housing, and meals.
  • A great job opportunity is to work in dining services. They pay an estimated USD $12 per hour, including a free meal with each shift, and give students an additional USD $100 on their meal plan.

UW-La Crosse Scholarship Resource Center 

• For additional scholarship resources for international student

Funding for U.S. Study by the Institute of International Education.