ISAB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED BY CGE-VISA: AY 2024-2025

ISAB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED BY CGE-VISA: AY 2024-2025

The purpose of the ISAB Scholarship awarded by CGE-VISA is to assist non-immigrant students at ODU with expenses for educational and development opportunities outside regular coursework. In partnership with the International Student Advisory Board, the VISA office will give 25 students per academic year grants of up to $1000 to support their endeavors.

Scholarships are available for any event after August 24, 2024.

Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until the funds are depleted.

We will begin accepting applications for the 24/25 academic year on July 1, 2024. Application review for the 24/25 academic year will begin on August 24, 2024.

Student Eligibility requirements
• Currently enrolled as a degree seeking student at ODU
• Valid non-immigrant visa status (ex. F-1, J-1, H-4, NATO)
• Completed at least 1 Fall/Spring semester at ODU
• Completed all ESL coursework
• Good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 for Graduate Students, 2.0 for Undergraduate Students)
• Good disciplinary standing

DEADLINE:
• Completed applications must be submitted at least 30 DAYS PRIOR to the start of activity. Late applications and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Family Name/Surname *
First Name/Given Name *
ODU Email Address *
UIN *
SEVIS ID
Please select your non-immigrant visa status *

Please select your non-immigrant visa status F1 J1 NATO H4 Other Other
Degree Level *

Degree Level Bachelor's Master's Doctorate
Are you currently enrolled as a degree seeking student at ODU? *

Are you currently enrolled as a degree seeking student at ODU? YES NO
Have you completed at least 1 Fall/Spring semester at ODU? *

Have you completed at least 1 Fall/Spring semester at ODU? YES NO
If any, have you completed all ESL coursework? *

If any, have you completed all ESL coursework? YES NO N/A
Currently in good academic standing?
- GPA of 3.0 for Graduate Students
- 2.0 for Undergraduate Students *

Currently in good academic standing?
- GPA of 3.0 for Graduate Students
- 2.0 for Undergraduate Students YES NO
Currently in good disciplinary standing? *

Currently in good disciplinary standing? YES NO
International Activity Information

* If your planned activity does not fit into one of the above categories, please contact the VISA office for assistance.
Please select an acceptable activity: *

Please select an acceptable activity: Academic or Leadership Conference Participation Study Abroad Course Unpaid Internship | Service Learning in the US or Abroad Non-degree Non-credit Course Offered Outside ODU Research Expenses Artistic Performance or Exhibit Other Other
What are the planned dates of this activity? *
CONFERENCE: Provide a link for the conference registration page/cost.
STUDY ABROAD: Submit copy of registration that includes the cost.

Attach Files
UNPAID INTERNSHIP | SERVICE LEARNING: Please submit offer letter with dates, explanation of purpose of the internship, and confirmation it is unpaid.

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NON-DEGREE NON-CREDIT PROFESSIONAL COURSE: Link to the course registration page for the name of course and cost.
RESEARCH EXPENSE: Please upload a copy of IRB Approval AND documentation of the estimated cost and why the student is required to pay the expenses.

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How is this activity related to your studies at ODU?

200 WORD MINIMUM *
Minimum of 200 words required. Currently Entered: 0 words.
What are your goals for this activity?

200 WORD MINIMUM *
Minimum of 200 words required. Currently Entered: 0 words.
What is the estimated cost of the activity ? *
Are you requesting travel expenses? *

Are you requesting travel expenses? Yes No

View per diem rates:
www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates/per-diem-rates-lookup
Please UPLOAD the expense worksheet.
SAMPLE WORKSHEET: https://www.odu.edu/visa/scholarships

View per diem rates : https://www.odu.edu/facultystaff/university-business/travel/per-diem *

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Please check the following statements: *

Please check the following statements: By submitting this form you acknowledge that you provided information is accurate and you will use the grant for the purposes you have listed on this form. You may be asked to provide additional supporting documents for the requested funding. You may be asked to provide photos or videos of your activity for promotional purposes.
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