Boise State University International Programs Boise, Idaho
All students who possess an outstanding academic record, and who are not residents of Idaho are automatically considered for a Gem scholarship. This scholarship waives the total cost of non-resident tuition, valued at $7,800 per year.
The International Admissions Office awards five scholarships, valued at $7,800 per year, to new freshman or transfer international students with strong academic records applying for the fall semester. Additionally, The International Programs Office awards 15 fee waivers, valued at $7,800 per year, to continuing international students.
Average award amount: $7,800/year
Award duration: 2-4 years, depending on degree level
Deadline: Fall semester: June 1 / Spring semester: October 15
Boise State University offers many scholarships for outstanding freshmen and transfer students as they pursue academic excellence. They offer nonresident tuition assistance scholarships, as well as graduate assistantships for international students. To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must have the equivalent of a minimum cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 and submit all application materials to the International Admissions Office by February 15th for admission for the following fall semester. If applicable, submit the Supplemental Scholarship Form or other departmental or college applications. These forms can be found at http://financialaid .boisestate. edu/scholarships /sch_fresh_ trans.htm.
Please visit the Boise State University http://financialaid .boisestate. edu/scholarships / for more scholarship information.
The different academic departments may have additional requirements. The satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid eligibility are available at: http://financialaid .boisestate. edu/forms/ sappolicy. pdf
Specific admission requirements by level of study For admission as an undergraduate student, the minimum TOEFL test score is 500 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 5.0. Note: If you have a TOEFL score of at least 450/133/46, or an IELTS score of 4.5, you can be granted conditional admission as an undergraduate student to Boise State University, but must first enroll in the Intensive English
Program.
To be admitted as a graduate student, you must have a minimum TOEFL test score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 6. Note: If you are applying to a graduate program in Engineering or Business and Economics, the minimum score on the TOEFL test is 587/240/95. The IELTS test minimum score is a 6.5.Conditional admission due to low English proficiency is not offered to graduate level students.
If you are seeking an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, you will need to submit official transcripts or mark sheets that show you have completed the equivalent of a high school diploma or graduation in the United States. This would be approximately the level of education you would need to complete to be allowed entrance into a university in your home country. If you have completed courses at a recognized or accredited university in your home country, you must submit official transcripts or mark sheets showing the grades that you received, along with a syllabus or course description of the classes you have completed.
If you are a transfer student, your official transcript will be evaluated for transfer credit. If the school you attended is not in the United States, this evaluation will not be completed until after the semester has begun. It takes 4-6 weeks to receive this evaluation. If the school you attended is within the United States, the evaluation process will take 2-3 weeks to complete. A list of the courses that have been accepted by Boise State University will be mailed to you.
Further Information
http://admissions. boisestate. edu/internationa l/
Contact
International Student Admissions
Sally Pittman, International Admissions Coordinator 1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1320 USA
E-mail: INTERNTL@boisestate .edu
Phone: (208) 426-1757
Fax: (208) 426-3765
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