Penn State University offers International student scholarship

Published: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 14:46 [IST]

Penn State University offers a generous scholarship to international graduate students in their first year of study, who are enrolled in a full-time course at the University's Greater Allegheny campus.

It has often been ranked amongst the best universities in the world.

In 2013, Penn State ranked at number 50 in the center for world university rankings. It was also awarded the best childrens hospital by the US News & World Report for 2013-14.

Penn State is also known for its excellent online education. It's online world campus graduated its first students in 2,000 and now enrolls more than 10,000 students each year.

In the US News and World Report's 2013 Best Online Education Programme Rankings, Penn State World Campus was ranked in the top 25 for both its online undergraduate and graduate programmes.

About scholarship:

This competitive merit based scholarship will help cover the full time tuition costs for international students.

The scholarship worth $2,000 is awarded to 15 minutes. Penn State is a 150 year old university which also happens to be Pennsylvania's only grant university.

Eligibility:

Eligible candidates must apply to study at Penn State University and should be in their first year. This award is not renewable and cannot be used at any other campus.