Inaugural Global Spartan Scholarship – SJSU 2024

Summary

The inaugural Global Spartan Scholarship was created by ISSS in fall 2020 to recognize and provide financial support to our new and continuing, matriculated international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants for this scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, commitment to globalization/international education and financial need.

Brief Details

Host Country: The scholarship is hosted in the United Kingdom.

University: San José State University

Eligible Countries: Applicants must be from the UK..

Degree: The scholarship is for the Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology master program.

Deadline: The application deadline is April 22, 2024.

Sponsor: The scholarship is sponsored by the Harry Lownds Memorial Fund, established by Harry’s family and friends after his unexpected death in February 2019. Harry had a keen interest in the potential therapeutic applications of modern genetic techniques and aspired to pursue a PhD in research related to genomic disorders and mental health.

Eligibility Requirements for Current Students:

Selection is based on a comprehensive and holistic review of application materials, including written essays, GPA, test scores, and other evidence of scholastic ability and academic achievement. New students, please view International Scholarships for more information.

Applicants:

• A fully matriculated student in F-1 status;
• Must maintain legal F-1 status;
• Enrolled full-time with 12 units as an undergraduate or 9 units as a graduate student*;
• Having a minimum SJSU cumulative GPA of 3.5 (graduate students) and 3.3 (undergraduate students);
• Completed at least one semester at SJSU at time of application;
• Must be an active student at SJSU for the following academic year.

*Must be enrolled in at least 7 units, if spring 2025 is your final semester or if concurrently enrolled at another institution.

Scholarship Qualifications for Current Students

Preference will go to students who demonstrate:

• Scholarship Merit and Leadership Impact: For current students, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (graduate applicants) and 3.3. Or higher (undergraduate applicants). For new students, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Leadership Impact: Applicants should demonstrate leadership in their involvement with their current campus and community.
• Global Impact: Applicants should show their commitment to globalization, diversity, and, ultimately, international education. How has, or how will the applicant promote international education? How can the applicant demonstrate their commitment to diversity?
• Financial Need: Applicants should show how this scholarship will impact their ability to pay for tuition and contribute to their continued success at SJSU.

Awards

The Scholarships will be awarded to both current and incoming international students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The number and amount of scholarships available are yet to be determined, and will be disbursed on a semester basis: once in the fall and once in the spring. The Fall 2024 GPA will determine continued eligibility for the scholarship in Spring 2025. Past recipients of the Global Spartan Scholarship are ineligible to apply.

If you are currently taking classes at SJSU as an enrolled student, apply as a current SJSU Student. The GS scholarship for current students is managed by ISSS. Questions may be directed to international-office@sjsu.edu

If you have recently applied or been accepted to SJSU, apply as a new SJSU Student. The GS scholarship for new students is managed by International Recruitment and Partnerships. Please contact them at global-students@sjsu.edu with any questions.

Looking for Financial Aid as an International Student at SJSU?

The Global Spartan Scholarship is Here to Help!

This scholarship offers financial support to current undergraduate and graduate international students at San Jose State University.

How to Apply (Current Students)

The application period for current students is from March 18, 2024, to April 22, 2024. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Access the SJSU Spartan Scholarships platform.
2. Complete the “General Application” first.
3. Next, apply for all SJSU scholarships you might be eligible for, including the Global Spartan Scholarship.

Application Deadline for Current Students:
April 22, 2024
11:59 PM PST

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