National Scholars Program (NSP): Eligibility, Benefits & More

There are several scholarship options available for aspirants at leading universities worldwide. One such program worth checking is the NSP or National Scholars Program offered by Eastern Michigan University in the United States. This scholarship program has been designed by the institution to draw more talented and skilled students from various countries. Qualified international students can apply for the same to study postgraduate programs at the institution.

The scholarship amount details are available on the official university portal. The NSP is valued at a sum of $10,288 for each academic year for two years in total, and it will pay the out-of-state differential for incoming international students. This article delves deeper into the scholarship program, covering eligibility, applicable courses, application formalities, and a lot more. It is a great option for international students looking to pursue their higher education at a reputed foreign university. 

Eligibility & Benefits of NSP

The eligibility to apply for NSP is the following: 

• Freshman students are eligible with cumulative GPAs of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and they will get an award of $17,181 (renewable and the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition) for a period of up to four years. 
• Transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and with 30 college credits will get the same award as the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition in a prorated formula based on the number of credits transferred to the university. 
• Students should get passing grades in at least 67% of the credit hours taken by them. Grades of withdrawal (W), Incomplete (I), No Credit (NC), or repeated classes are not earned in this case.
• Students should obtain admission as non-residents for tuition purposes to be eligible. 

How to Apply for NSP

The application process to apply for NSP is the following: 

• Students are considered automatically for the NSP scholarship when they are reviewed for the purposes of admission. 
• It is available for new (not enrolled already) students at the institution. They should have been admitted before the financial aid priority deadline (July 1st/November 1st). 
• Applications for admission can be completed at www.emich.edu/apply, and admission materials may be sent to this address- EMU International Admissions, 244 Student Center, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

NSP: Applicable Courses, Universities and Countries

The scholarship is awarded for the first master's degree program for a non-resident student. Graduate students should enroll in a minimum of eight credit hours each semester and maintain a cumulative EMU GPA of 3.2. The award can be renewed for a maximum of 32 credit hours or up to two years. 

Some of the programs for which the NSP is applicable include the following (all master programs are eligible): 

• MS in Accounting
• MS in Tax Consulting
• MA in Africology & African American Studies
• MS in Applied Econometrics
• MS in Biology-General
• MA in Arts Administration 
• MS in Applied Statistics 
• MBA-Business Administration 
• MS in Chemistry
• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
• MA in Children’s Literature 
• MA in Communication 
• MS in Computer Aided Engineering
• MS in Earth Science Education 
• MS in Computer Science
• MA in Economics
• MS in Dietetics
• MS in Engineering Management 
• MS in Finance
• MS in Information Systems
• MA in History
• MS in Integrated Marketing Communications 
• MA in Literature
• MS in Mathematics 
• MS in Molecular/Cellular Biology
• MA in Philosophy
• MS in Physical Science
• MS in Physics
• MS in Psychology (Clinical Behavioral/General Clinical/General Experimental)
• MS in Tax Consulting 

The NSP is an excellent option for international students who wish to pursue higher education at the reputed Eastern Michigan University in the United States. The institution is known for its academic prowess and cutting-edge infrastructure, along with reputed faculty and diverse programs.

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• Indian Government Scholarships for Studying Abroad