Recognizing the financial challenges and barriers that many international students may face when coming to a college in the United States, the Shasta College Foundation is happy to offer new international students the opportunity to receive a scholarship. We look forward to welcoming international students to our campus and to being able to provide world-class education to a diverse student population.

Please note that scholarship winners must be eligible F-1 visa holders in order to receive funding, however no visa is needed to apply.

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Shasta College Foundation Scholarship for International Students

Here are the details:

  • Student must be planning on attending Shasta College in the Fall semester (taking a minimum of 12 units)
  • Number of awards to be distributed: 1
  • Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (one-time)
  • Scholarship Distribution: payment is made directly to the student’s Shasta College Student account to pay for educational expenses.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the application form, including the essay (500 word maximum)
  • Have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or better
  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from someone that knows you well (instructor, employer, church member, etc.) BUT is not a member of your immediate family.
  • Submit your most recent unofficial school transcript

Prior to receiving funding in the Fall, the student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at Shasta College.

Scholarship Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST on April 30, 2023.

To learn more and to apply, please complete the following application:

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