Lotus
scholarships are open to new students entering the UWest, as well as for
students seeking to renew their scholarships. Both domestic and international
students can apply for these scholarships.
scholarships are open to new students entering the UWest, as well as for
students seeking to renew their scholarships. Both domestic and international
students can apply for these scholarships.
The
Scholarship awards up to $5,000 or up to $10,000 annually to each successful
applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board,
and other expenses required for attendance at UWest.
Scholarship awards up to $5,000 or up to $10,000 annually to each successful
applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board,
and other expenses required for attendance at UWest.
The
University of the West (formerly known as Hsi Lai University) was founded in
1991 as a contemporary university intent on educating, inspiring, and preparing
students to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and globally
interdependent world. The content of the curriculum at The University of the
West is designed to educate students as well as enrich. While at the
university, students are expected to acquire knowledge and skills and to
develop a moral, ethical and principled character that will be reflected in
their personal and professional life.
University of the West (formerly known as Hsi Lai University) was founded in
1991 as a contemporary university intent on educating, inspiring, and preparing
students to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and globally
interdependent world. The content of the curriculum at The University of the
West is designed to educate students as well as enrich. While at the
university, students are expected to acquire knowledge and skills and to
develop a moral, ethical and principled character that will be reflected in
their personal and professional life.
Course
Level: Scholarships are available for
students seeking either bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees at UWest.
Level: Scholarships are available for
students seeking either bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees at UWest.
Study
Subject: Scholarships are awarded in all
subjects offered by the UWest.
Subject: Scholarships are awarded in all
subjects offered by the UWest.
Scholarship
Award: UWest anticipates awarding a large
number of Lotus Scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. The
Scholarship awards up to $5,000 or up to $10,000 annually to each successful
applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board,
and other expenses required for attendance at UWest
Award: UWest anticipates awarding a large
number of Lotus Scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. The
Scholarship awards up to $5,000 or up to $10,000 annually to each successful
applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board,
and other expenses required for attendance at UWest
Scholarship
can be taken in the USA
can be taken in the USA
Eligibility:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for
scholarship:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for
scholarship:
- The
Scholarship is available to new students seeking either bachelor’s
degrees or master’s degrees at UWest. Doctoral degree
students, ESL students, or students seeking certificates only are not
eligible for this scholarship.
Previous
recipients of the Scholarship who meet the
maintaining requirements (see Maintaining Scholarship section below)
are also eligible to reapply.
recipients of the Scholarship who meet the
maintaining requirements (see Maintaining Scholarship section below)
are also eligible to reapply.
- Minimum
GPA:
Undergraduate |
Graduate | |
Lotus Gold Scholarship (up to $10,000): |
3.0 |
3.25 |
Lotus Silver Scholarship(up to $5,000): |
2.75 |
3.0 |
- Financial
Need:
A student’s financial need may be taken into consideration during the
applicant review process. - Domestic
students: Domestic applicants will be
required to submit an FAFSA application or provide a
copy of their, or their parent(s)’/guardian(s)’, most recently available
tax return as part of the Lotus Scholarship application. An applicant may
opt to make a statement of financial hardship in a separate letter
as part of the Lotus Scholarship application. Other documents the
university may request are copies of relevant tax returns or other
taxation records, letters establishing a student’s status for receiving
public benefits, or other similar documentation. All
financial documentation will be held in strict confidence. - International
students: International applicants
must submit aUWest International Student Supplemental Application for
Financial Aid. Students may be asked to provide financial documentation
in addition to their, or their sponsor’s, finances as reported to
SEVIS during the visa application process.
- International
students must meet the minimum UWest admission requirements for English
proficiency. - To
qualify for the Scholarship a student must be enrolled full-time at UWest.
Full-time enrollment for undergraduate students is defined as registering
for, and successfully completing, a minimum of 12 units each semester (24
units per academic year). Full-time enrollment for graduate students is
defined as registering for, and successfully completing, a minimum of 9
units each semester (18 units per academic year). Students must be
pre-registered at the full-time credit level before the Scholarship funds
can be made available to them. Exceptions to this full-time
enrollment rule may be made through an appeal process for students who are
in their final semester or who encounter extenuating circumstances.
Non-full-time students will receive a prorated amount of the Scholarship
based on the actual number of units for which they are registered.
Nationality:
Both domestic and international students can apply for these scholarships.
Both domestic and international students can apply for these scholarships.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: The Scholarship is available to new students seeking
either bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees at UWest.
Doctoral degree students, ESL students, or students seeking certificates only
are not eligible for this scholarship.
Requirements: The Scholarship is available to new students seeking
either bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees at UWest.
Doctoral degree students, ESL students, or students seeking certificates only
are not eligible for this scholarship.
English
language Requirements: International students must meet the minimum UWest
admission requirements for English proficiency. A copy of Official Transcript
(in English) of the highest education attained; A copy of official TOEFL or
IELTS score report (first-time international applicants only).
language Requirements: International students must meet the minimum UWest
admission requirements for English proficiency. A copy of Official Transcript
(in English) of the highest education attained; A copy of official TOEFL or
IELTS score report (first-time international applicants only).
How
to Apply: The Lotus Scholarship Application must
include the following documents:
to Apply: The Lotus Scholarship Application must
include the following documents:
- Completed and signed UWest Financial Aid Application Form;
- Completed and signed UWest International Student Supplemental Application for Financial Aid(International
applicants only); - A
copy of Official Transcript (in English) of the highest education
attained; - A
copy of official TOEFL or IELTS scores report (first-time international
applicants only); - Domestic
students must submit a completed 2017-18 FAFSA or a copy of their most recently
available tax return.
Application
Deadline: Priority Deadline
(for new applicants): Postmarked on or before February 15,
2017. Every effort will be made to notify students of their scholarship
application result by May 1, 2017.
Deadline: Priority Deadline
(for new applicants): Postmarked on or before February 15,
2017. Every effort will be made to notify students of their scholarship
application result by May 1, 2017.
- Secondary
Deadline (for both new and returning applicants):
Postmarked on or before April 1, 2017. New students will be
notified of the scholarship result by June 1, 2017. Returning students
will be notified of the scholarship result by June 30, 2017. - It
is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials
and supporting documents are submitted on time.
