About Valencia College
Located in Orlando, Florida, Valencia College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and, in 2011, was named the best community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute. As a community college, Valencia primarily offers two-year associate degrees, which transfer to university bachelor’s programs. Compared to a Florida public university, the level of education at Valencia is just the same, but the tuition is 40% less, the class sizes are typically smaller and there are more support resources.
With more than 100 countries represented on our campuses, Valencia welcomes students from all over the world. Our dedicated International Student Services team can assist you with everything from admissions and immigration to academic advising and university transfer.
About the Scholarship
The Valencia College Global Achievers Award recognizes new, high-achieving, international college transfer students who are entering Valencia College. The award is $1,000 and is based on merit achievement at the college level. A minimum 2.5 grade point average is required. You will have to submit your official college or university transcripts to Valencia College from all schools attended. College or university transcripts from non-U.S. schools will need to have a course-by-course evaluation completed by a professional evaluation company that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The award is nonrenewable, applied to the first term tuition and fees, and is only open to applicants that have prior international college credits or transferring credits from a US college or university.
Requirement/Eligibility
- Must submit a Valencia College application for admission and all required application materials as stated on the ISS Application Requirements page.
- Submit scholarship application including an essay question.
- Has minimum 2.5 transfer GPA.
- International college applicant has previously attend a college or university abroad or in the U.S.
- Must take full time courses equivalent to at least 12 credit hours in the first semester.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: June 15, 2020 (Fall), November 1, 2020 (Spring) and March 15, 2021 (Summer)
For more information you can contact: Mia Čančarević, Manager, International Student Recruitment via mcancarevic@valenciacollege.edu
More Details about Valencia College Scholarships
Scholarships are a form of financial aid that do not require repayment. Valencia College’s F-1 international students may be eligible for scholarships from a Florida-Linkage Institute, the Valencia College Foundation, through private scholarship funds or through the Valencia College Global Achievers Award. Valencia College offers three Global Achiever Awards: to first time in college international applicants, international college transfer applicants, and transfer applicants from Valencia College’s Intensive English program. Please review the eligibility for each scholarship below. Please note that you can only apply for one scholarship.
Florida-Linkage scholarships are available to students from certain regions/countries. These awards cover the out-of-state portion of tuition and fees. The Valencia College Foundation offers a number of privately funded scholarships to support current students. As a current international student you can submit an application through the Valencia Foundation scholarship application portal to be considered.
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