Eastern University

Eastern Washington University is a regionally based university which was founded in 1882 and is located in Cheney, Washington. The university is internationally known for the following:Eastern Washington University has one of the most diverse college campuses in the Pacific Northwest area. According to Fall 2022 data, the university has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students on campus. The university has the only undergraduate industrial robotics and automatic course for students where they can get hands-on training along with 10 industrial robots. Based on recent available data, 52% of students have a job lined up after graduation, 24% of undergraduates have declared to major in STEM fields. 

International students with F-1 and J-1 visas can apply for part-time on-campus jobs. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the winter and fall terms, while they can work up to 29 hours per week during the summer term. The following conditions should be met for on-campus jobs:Students must have good academic grades and be enrolled in a full-time program.Students must not be approaching the end of their programs.Students with a J-1 visa can seek permission to work on-campus from OISS and the concerned officer.Students with an F-1 visa can seek work authorization from OISS.The offices listed below hire students for part-time jobs provided inside the EMU campus:Upward BoundStudent CenterInformation TechnologyRec/IMCampus LifeDining ServicesStudents need to maintain their eligibility to continue working after securing an on-campus job.

The University Scholarship Application opens each year in January and is due at the end of April. Some of the scholarships for the internationl students are:Deparmental ScholarshipAward amounts vary and selections can be based on need, academic merit, as well as representative talent within corresponding department or major. External ScholarshipExternal scholarships are available to students from organizations and agencies outside the University. We encourage students to avoid search services that charge a fee.4ward Admission ScholarshipAvailable to incoming first-year students admitted Fall 2019 or later.Presidential ScholarshipAwarded to the students who maintains a cumulative EMU GPA of 3.3 or higher. 

Yes, the university offers various scholarships to its qualifying international students.Undergraduate ScholarshipsUndergraduate applicants can apply for merit-based scholarships offered on the basis of GPA and application materials. Up to 100% of the tuition fees can be covered by these scholarships.Freshman applicants with a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 US scale may receive the NSP (National Scholarship Program).It comes with an award of USD 17,181, which is the difference between the tuition fees of domestic and international students. The award can be renewed for up to 4 years.Graduate ScholarshipsGraduate applicants with a GPA (undergraduate) of 3.6 and those who do not have a master’s degree might receive the NSP scholarship.For this, no separate application is required, as application forms submitted during admission are reviewed to select deserving students.Graduates who do not qualify for the NSP and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher can get the SUCG (Student Success Program) scholarships. It offers an award of USD 3,100 annually for two years.Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary with progressive years. Students must check the exact deadlines and minimum requirements with their respective departments and apply for the desirable awards on time to make their profiles considerable.For more details on the scholarship application process and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship webpage.