• You must be an F-1 International student paying non-resident tuition.
• You must be enrolled full-time and in-status at Highline College. If you are in your final quarter and are studying part-time, you must speak with an advisor.
• You must meet the minimum GPA and credit completion requirements. Only Highline College classes will count toward eligibility.
• You must have completed Highline’s ISP Orientation in its entirety.
• You must be involved in extracurricular activities.

You can apply for ISP scholarships as many times as you want, but you can only be awarded a single scholarship twice at the associate level and twice at the bachelors level. Also, you can apply for multiple scholarships in one quarter, but you can only win a single scholarship in any given quarter. Also, if you apply for multiple scholarships in one quarter, the personal statement must be different for each scholarship.

Students eligible for the ISP Honors Scholarship cannot apply for any other ISP scholarships during their final quarter at Highline.

Engagement Scholarship

• Award amount: $1,000
• Credits completed: 12*
• GPA: 3.2 or higher*
• Statement: What skills have you gained by being involved in extracurricular activities (on or off campus) and how will these skills help you in future careers?

Academic Scholarship

• Award amount: $2,000
• Credits completed: 36*
• GPA: 3.6 or higher*
• Statement: How will this scholarship help you achieve your personal, education, and career goals?

*Only Highline College classes will count toward eligibility. Courses completed at other institutions will not be considered.

Honors Scholarship

Prospective Honors Scholars must consult with ISP office prior to applying for any of the other ISP scholarships.

For information about the Honors Program, contact Jen Heckler at jheckler@highline.edu or the ISP staff at int@highline.edu.

The ISP Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic abilities and extracurricular involvement at Highline College, make an impact in their classes and on the Highline campus at large, and are motivated to succeed in meeting their education and career goals.

Personal Statement

• Make sure you answer the question.
• The personal statement should not be a list of your achievements.
• Be creative. We read too many personal statements that say, “College is too expensive for international students in America. I want to help my parents pay for my education so I am not so dependent on them.” You must be more creative than that. Who are you? What are your goals and dreams? What makes you stand out?
• You should never write negative statements about yourself or your abilities. Be positive. Tell us why you are great. What makes you special?
• Do not include your name in the body of the personal statement.

Extracurricular Activities Resume

• List and explain all significant activities, leadership positions, accomplishments, awards, and volunteer experiences. Be sure to emphasize those you have done while attending Highline.
• Be involved on campus. If you have a 4.0 but you have not participated in any activities, you will probably not win the scholarship. Being a well-rounded person with varied interests and activities is essential.
• The committee is looking for students who participate regularly in activities and take leadership roles.

Essential Resume Components

• Education and/or training
• Work experience and/or volunteer experience

We highly recommend that you schedule an appointment with the Career and Student Employment Center (CASE) in Building 6 for personalized resume help. You can do that by visiting them in Building 6 or request an appointment online. They also have a How to Building a Winning Resume packet that we recommend looking at. (Just remember, for ISP scholarship applications, do not include your name or any other personal information!)