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Once admitted to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ as an F-1 undergraduate student, there is an opportunity to apply for the International Student Scholarship. This scholarship encourages students to get involved in campus life and the local community. The award is a Partial Presidential Waiver, covering 50% of the out-of-state tuition costs or approximately $3500* of tuition expenses per semester. All ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ international students receive the application link by email after being issued the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. 

• Be a new or continuing F-1 international student at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
• Submit the application before the annual deadlines
  • Fall Enrollment - July 1
  • Spring Enrollment – November 1

Scholarship Requirements

• Maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Acquire 10 or more involvement credits each semester by participating in school activities, organizations, clubs, or Center for Global Engagement sponsored events

Students who maintain the above requirements may receive the scholarship for up to 10 semesters. Questions concerning this scholarship may be sent to global@ung.edu.

*Based on a Bachelor’s degree level student on the Dahlonega campus enrolled in 15 credit hours. Amounts may vary.

This annually awarded scholarship allows students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an international office environment at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’s Center for Global Engagement. The award amount is a full out-of-state tuition waiver for the fall and spring semester of the academic year.

The Global Ambassador Scholarship application opens in May of each year.

Only students who are current recipients of the International Student Scholarship and who meet the following criteria may apply. 

• Must have completed at least two semesters at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
• Must be maintaining good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have completed the student involvement credit requirements by achieving at least 10 credits per semester

The Global Ambassador Scholarship is extremely competitive, and application requirements include the submission of a resume and an in-person interview with CGE staff. For more details or questions about the process, contact global@ung.edu.