International Student Center Scholarship


Each year F-1 visa international students complete their educational goals at Fullerton College. Many students transfer to 4-year universities such as CSUF, Cal Poly Pomona, CSULB, UCLA, and UCI, among others.   To continue to encourage F-1 visa students to transfer to universities, the International Student Center (ISC) will award scholarships to transfer students. The scholarship amount will depend on the number of qualified applications received. Awards can range from $500 to $2000 each.

Awards will be given for 3 categories:

  1. Academic excellence, campus involvement, and community service
  2. Academic excellence and campus involvement
  3. Academic excellence

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Attend on Fullerton College I-20 as a full-time student
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA at Fullerton College of 3.0 or higher
  • Completed 12 or more units at Fullerton College
  • Spring or Summer must be the final semester of attendance at Fullerton College

Application Requirements:

  • Completed ISC Scholarship Application (Type into the form. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.)
  • Current resume
  • Acceptance letter for Fall semester from the transfer university (or where you hope to transfer to)
  • You may only apply for one category – you will be asked to indicate which one you are applying for
  • Essay of 500 words that describes each of the following (typed and double-spaced):
    • Future educational goals
    • Professional goals
    • On-campus activities and off-campus activities
    • Explain how this award will help you reach your educational, professional, and personal goals

Submission Period: April 17 – May 5

Each complete application packet will be reviewed by the selection committee and the winners will be announced via email by May 25.