International Student Voice Margaret W. Wong Scholarship
The Margaret W. Wong Scholarship offers a $500 award to international students studying in the U.S. on a J1 or F1 visa. The application deadline is January 22 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). Applicants must submit an essay on how studying in the U.S. will help achieve their career goals.
January 22p.m.(EST)
Scholarship deadline
$500
Award amount
5
Requirements
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- International students on J1 or F1 visas
Key highlights
- $500 scholarship award
- Open to international students in the U.S.
- Essay required: How will studying in the U.S. help your career goals?
Why apply
- Gain recognition in the
- Financial support for international students
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Apr 28, 2026
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Who can apply
- Open to international students on J1 or F1 visas studying in the U.S.
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Status
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Number of awards
1
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Not stated on the listing
Application plan
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Application signals
- Ensure you are on a J1 or F1 visa
- Prepare an essay on career goals related to U.S. study
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- Specific application steps
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- How the award is paid
- Whether the scholarship is paid to you or directly to your school
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- Limited to one award
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- Prepare the required materials shown in this listing: Essay or written statement, Photo or headshot, Supporting documents (as listed in requirements).
- Prioritize the essay draft before opening the provider application.
- Plan submission around the listed deadline: January 22 at 11:59 p.m.(EST).
- Use the application path to confirm eligibility, documents, and any updated deadline before submitting.
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- Focus your essay on specific career goals and how U.S. education supports them
- Submit your application before the January 22 deadline
Key requirements (14)
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- Monday, December 7: Scholarship application available.
- Friday, January 22: Deadline to apply.
- Monday, January 25: Finalists announced.
- Monday, February 1: Winner announced.
- The winning essay will be featured in the spring issue of ISV shipped to nearly 100 different universities in the United States.
- Scholarship essay question: How will studying in the United States help you achieve your career goals?
- Who can apply?
- An international student (college/university student on a J1 or F1 visa) studying in the United States during this upcoming academic year. Students can be part time or full time, undergraduate, graduate, or PhD seeking.
- Essay Requirements.
- Minimum one page, no more than two pages.
- Double spaced.
- 12 point font.
- Include a header with the following information: first and last name, university, and home country.
- For example: Carrie Circosta, ISV University, United States of America.
Required documents
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- Essay or written statement
- Photo or headshot
- Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
Applying
To apply, submit an essay on how studying in the U.S. will help achieve your career goals by January 22 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
Award & payment
Amount: $500
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Overview
The Margaret W. Wong Scholarship offers a $500 award to international students studying in the U.S. on J1 or F1 visas. Submit an essay on your career goals by January 22.
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Information last verified Apr 28, 2026.
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