Current Student Scholarships
The following scholarships are available each academic year for current international students. International Recruitment & Admissions will email all international students when scholarship applications are available. Links to the applications will be available on this page when applications are open in the spring semester for the following academic year.
Richard Salisbury-Latin American Student Association Book Scholarship
This scholarship is worth $500 towards the purchase of books. The award is applied to the student's account for the fall semester. Applicants must:
- Hold a valid F-1 visa
- Be a full-time WKU student from a country in the Western Hemisphere (excluding the U.S. and Canada)
Applicants must possess a strong academic record. Contribution to WKU, international understanding, and financial need will be considered. Graduate or undergraduate students may apply.
Robert J. Wurster Scholarship
The Robert J. Wurster Scholarship is for returning F-1 students. There are limited awards available and there is no GPA requirement for this award. Awards are based on financial need. Undergraduate students may apply.
International Student Achievement Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:
- Hold a valid F-1 visa
- Be an undergraduate student
- Have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of at least 3.5 in the student’s declared major
The award consists of a one-time award of $325 applied to the student's account for the fall semester.
E. Margaret Curtis-Howe Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:
- Be a graduate student
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at WKU
- Hold an F-1 visa
- Be a resident of Central or Eastern Europe, Belarus, Central Asia, or Nepal
- Be in good academic standing
- Not be a recipient of any athletic scholarships or third party sponsorship
First preference will be given to a female student. Although this award is not automatically renewable, recipients may reapply for consideration in their second year of graduate school.
The award consists of a $400 award split between the fall and spring semesters.
To apply, submit an application through WKU TopDollar Scholarship Source.
Global Learning Ambassador Scholarship Program
The Global Learning Ambassador Program is committed to providing mentoring to current and prospective students to assist them in achieving their personal, educational, global learning, and professional goals.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must meet the criteria below
- Must have successfully completed two semesters of study in the U.S.
- Should be maintaining valid F-1 or J-1 status
- Should be maintaining good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation for cultural differences
- Complete the application form and RERERENCE FORMS through TOPDollar, submitting two recommendation forms
The primary responsibilities of the position are:
- Commit to serving for one academic year as a Global Learning Ambassador
- Commit to working 5 hours per week
- Serve as a mentor to current and prospective international students
- Organize and participate in events for international and domestic students
- Serve as a host to international visitors and perform campus tour
Benefits
- Students are awarded scholarship funds towards their tuition and fees for one academic year ( up to approximately $1,500 per semester). Amount is applied to student's account.
- Opportunity to improve cross-cultural communication skills
- Enhance leadership skills
- Develop friendships with students from around the world
- Have an impressive and unique experience to add to resume