How many scholarships are available?

Every year, the UK branch office is able to offer applicants around 250 scholarships from American universities. Half of these are given to the earliest applicants, the remaining half is awarded to those applicants with the best academic record. The chances to obtain a scholarship are particularly high if you apply early: this means that applications for the Fall Semester (end of August) should be submitted by January-April, applications for the Spring Semester (beginning of January) should be in by June-August of the preceding year. The respective actual application deadline is June 30.

Is my scholarship secure by enrolling on the International Showcase?

Even though the Showcase keeps a 100% success rate in obtaining scholarships for its participants, the institutions' sports departments determine the scholarships to be awarded. Thus, we cannot guarantee a scholarship to its participants until they are selected in the USA. In the unlikely event that a participant would not receive any scholarship offers from the participating institutions, you are allowed to participate in the next edition without charge or you will get a 100% refund of the total programme fee.

When does the Showcase take place? In which U.S. States are the host universities located?

The 2008 International Showcase will take place in Florida from July 10 - 21. Every year, the location of the scheme is established based upon the participating institutions' recruitment objectives. In the past, the hosting states have been located in the Southeast region of the United States.

How many universities participate? What intercollegiate leagues are represented?

Between 55 and 85 universities represented by their 'Athletic'(Sports) and Admission Departments participate in each edition of the Showcase. These institutions are renewed every year depending on their recruitment needs and objectives. Due to the number of participating institutions at the Programme, every intercollegiate league such as NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA are represented among others.

When can I begin or continue my university studies in the USA?

Once selected by a university, participants may begin or continue their studies in January (Spring) or August (Fall) of each year. Participants may enrol in classes in August; immediately after the programme is finalized.

May I transfer previous university work to the USA institution?

Yes. However, each class taken along with its academic programme must be evaluated by the American institution to determine its equivalency to the American system

Is my scholarship for one year or does it cover the career?

Institutions have two established policies regarding scholarships. Scholarships are either unchanged through the university career or based on performance. In the last case, the professionals responsible for the academic and sports department conduct an assessment of each student-sport's person performance. The result of this evaluation serves to determine if the scholarship is increased or decreased for each student. Generally, most of the institutions participating in the Program offer scholarships for the duration of the university career granted that performance is kept as established.

What type of visa do I need to participate in the Programme in the USA?

We require that all participants of its Programmes follow the requirements and procedures established by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).For the scholarship Showcase, participants from the UK do not need a tourist or student visa. Once selected and offered a scholarship by an institution, the immigration status must be changed to a student's visa. To this end,we assist participants in obtaining all necessary documentation to be presented to the institution for admission. The institution then issues an I-20 form which must be personally presented by the beneficiary at the American embassy in the UK (country of origin) in order to obtain the student visa.

May I work in the USA?

Every institution has its own rules regarding this matter but students may work as long as they follow the regulations imposed by the U.S. government with regards to international students.

When and how can I apply?

You can apply by filling in our online enquiry. We will then check if you are eligible for the programme and give you specific information as soon as possible. You can also call us on 08456 034 054

Why are these universities willing to offer across-the-board scholarships to international students?

For universities it is important to increase the number of international students for the following reasons:
- A high international student ratio increases the university’s prestige
- American students benefit from scientific and cultural exchange with foreign students
- The number of international students is an advantage in the universities’ struggle for enrolments and funds

How good are the universities that offer scholarships?

We cooperate with universities that have a demand for international students. As a rule, this is not a sign of lesser quality, but rather typical of the universities’ location and renown. We only cooperate with accredited universities, which guarantees that they can offer high-quality education. The colleges and universities range in size from 1000 to 20.000 students, and include large State Universities as well as smaller, private colleges.

Is the SAT Test necessary?

Taking the SAT Test is not necessary, however, for some universities it is a requirement for a scholarship. Therefore, we recommend to take this test in order to have a broader choice of scholarship offers. Click here to read more about SAT.

Why is the contract necessary?

The contract gives each party legal certainty that the arrangement of scholarships will take place only as stipulated in the contract. It therefore warrants that you only pay if you receive scholarship offers. Should one party fail to fulfil its contractual duties, the other party can enforce them by legal action.

Which subjects can I study?

Have a look on our list of degrees

When do the semesters begin?

The Fall Semester starts mid-August/ beginning of September and lasts until mid-December. Spring Semester starts in the beginning or middle of January and lasts until the end of May.

When are my semester breaks?

The Fall Semester lasts from the end of August until Christmas, the Spring Semester from the beginning of January until the end of May. From June until the end of August you can either take additional courses or leave campus for summer break.