Scholarships and Employment

International Scholarships

As an international student, you are eligible for all of  Davenport's academic scholarships [1] offered through the University. Our scholarships are based on academic performance and will be automatically applied to tuition costs. 

Other financial resources are available at this link [2], or search for specific International scholarship's that may be relevant to you and your background by clicking here [3].

Housing Scholarships [4] are also available for up to $2,000 for the year, to be used towards on-campus residence.  Please complete the Housing Scholarship form and return it to our Financial Aid Department or your Admissions representative.

Jobs for International Students

As an international students with F-1 status, you may be eligible to get a job while you are here, such as:

On-Campus Jobs 

• You can work on the campus that issued your Form I-20.
• You are eligible as soon as you begin full-time classes. 
• You remain eligible as long as you maintain F-1 status. 
• You can work up to 20 hours a week while school is in session. 
• During official school breaks, up to 40 hours per week are permitted.  

Note: There are legal restrictions to on-campus positions. F-1 students may be employed in any on-campus position that does not displace a U.S. worker. Jobs in this category do not have to be related to your course of study.

Off-Campus Jobs

You may want to seek a temporary job experience in your field.  To be eligible for  you must:

• Have F-1 status 
• Have completed at least one academic year (nine consecutive months) at Davenport
• Receive authorization for employment from the International Programs Office
  
• Not be enrolled in the ESL program
• Finish your term of employment before completion of your academic program

Certain other outside job options may be available for a maximum of 12 months during or after you complete your DU program. Email us [5] at the International Programs Office for more information on job opportunities for international students.