Study Group pathway programs are specially designed, university-recognised courses that help you gain an academic and English language advantage, enabling you to meet the stringent entry requirements for leading US universities.
The International Study Center (ISC) supports high-achieving international students who want to pursue a degree at Western Washington University,
Our International Year program prepares you for the challenges of a Western Washington University education and offers the opportunity to study abroad.
ISC Western Washington University offers scholarships for international students with a range of 10% - 30% off tuition fee per year for the pathway programme.
Based on campus, the International Study Center supports your success as you begin your degree studies and adapt to life in the U.S.
The International Year program is up to a one-year credit-bearing pathway program, preparing you for success as you begin your undergraduate studies at Western Washington University
Pathway structure
During the program, you’ll study academic courses and develop strong study skills. At the same time, English language classes will boost your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
When you complete your International Year, you’ll continue your degree, alongside other students from the U.S. and all over the world. You can choose from nearly 50 different degree options in the arts, business, education and science.
The most popular majors at Western Washington University are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Natural Resources and Conservation; and Education. It ranks #17 in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges for Regional Universities West.
Terms and conditions
- All applications received before the end of the closing date will be considered for scholarships.
- Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until available scholarship funds have been exhausted.
- Scholarships will be awarded based on merit, at the sole discretion of the school.
- Any or all scholarship values published is an indicative value of the award and does not indicate the actual awards.
- Please note that all scholarships information and/or scholarships value in this list were correct at time of publication, however they are subject to change without notice.
- Students should be an international student enrolled full time in an undergraduate programme at WWU.
- Applicants should not be on an exchange programme.
- Applicants should not be sponsored by an external agency such as a home government, home university, or a private corporation.
- Applicants should not be currently receiving any other forms of scholarship or graduate assistantship for tuition fees in WWU.
- This scholarship in not applicable to students enrolled in off-campus or extended programs.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- All applicants must register as students via Scholarship2u.com.
- All applicants must make an application via the Scholarships2u.com portal in order to qualify for the scholarship.
- Scholarship covers tuition fees only.
- Terms and conditions may apply.
- Applicants must submit a certified copy of their recent exam results upon request. (If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide certified translations).
- Open to students aged 17 and above.
- Minimum qualification for Pathway: IGCSE, SPM
- Minimum qualification for Direct Entry: A-Level, SPM, UEC, O-Level, STPM, or equivalent.
- English Language Requirement: 6.5 in IELTS (Academic Module)
- Original test score results of the ACT or SAT (optional maybe required for athletes).
- Students will be subjected to an interview and required to sit the college entrance tests.
- School Leaving Certificate
- Letter of Recommendation from School
- Other supporting documents e.g. resume, awards, portfolio etc.
- A photocopy of valid passport photography page
- A completed international student financial aid application.
- An essay written in English to include information describing who you are, your academic and extracurricular experiences and goals, and why you would like to study at this institution.
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