Application Instructions

ICSP Applications are accepted once a year. ICSP Application Form for the Academic Year 2026-2027 will become available in WorldLink starting 2/18/2026 and close on 4/10/2026.

Timeline for AY 2026-2027 Application:

February 18 Application opens in WorldLink
February 18 Info Session 1&2 (@ noon & 5pm) - Register here
February 24 Info Session 3 (@noon) - Register here
March 4 Application Q&A Office Hours (12:00-2:00pm) - Make a 15 minute appointment

April 10 Application deadline

Preliminary Round

April 10-24 Application materials review
April 27-30 Application materials review discussion
May 1 First round decision notified
May 4-8 Feedback period (upon request)

Final Round

May 11-19 In-person interviews
May 20-22 Final decision notified
May 25-29 Feedback period (upon request)

May Date TBA - New Member Orientation

Application Instructions (Updated February 18, 2026)

To apply, log in to WorldLink using your ODIN account. Select "University Scholarships" > "ICSP Application" to start your application, consisting of:

ICSP Application E-Form

Provide your personal and academic information as well as any leadership, work, and/or culture sharing experiences you may have.
Upload 2 essays and sample presentation materials:
1. Personal Statement: Please tell us your story in a short (450-550 words) essay in a PDF format addressing each of the following areas:
  
  (1) How you came to be on your current journey of studying in the U.S.
  
  (2) Your aspirations for the future
  
  (3) Why you would like to join the ICSP
2. Cultural Identity Essay: Please describe in a short (450-550 words) essay in a PDF format:
  (1) Core values that you grew up learning about in your home community and how they have impacted your perspectives. Give personal examples.
  (2) What you wish others knew more about your home culture and why.
3. Sample presentation materials: Imagine you are going to give a 5 minute presentation on a topic that is unique to your home culture and has a personal significance to you. Please prepare and upload the following 2 materials in a PDF format:

(1) 1 page outline of your presentation with main talking points for each section.

(2) 5-7 slides that are appropriate for a 5 minute presentation for a college-aged audience.

Two Recommender E-Forms (Recommender 1 and 2)

When you submit the Recommender E-Form, your recommender will automatically receive an email from our office with a link to a separate E-form for them to complete. You will receive a notification email once they submit the form.
It is recommended that you submit Recommender forms well in advance so that the recommenders will have enough time to complete the forms. You are responsible for making sure your recommenders complete these forms in English by the deadline.
At least one recommender should be a staff member or instructor from a school in the U.S.
At least one recommender should be from a source who can speak to your academic performance, such as an advisor or professor.
Recommenders should not be:
- someone who is outside of the U.S.
- your peers, family, or friends
- advisors or staff from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at PSU.

For any questions about the application form, please email Naoko Horikawa at naokoh@pdx.edu.

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