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Scholarships & Employment

Scholarships

International students may apply for all Davenport University institutional scholarships. These scholarships, based on academic performance at Davenport University, are available for tuition, housing assistance and work-study positions on campus. The application deadline each year is May 31. See all scholarship descriptions, guidelines and the scholarship application here.

Employment

International students with F-1 status may have an opportunity to be employed while attending Davenport University. Here are some types of employment that may be available:

On-Campus Employment
As an international student, you can usually be employed at the campus that issued your Form I-20. You are eligible as soon as you begin full-time classes and remain eligible as long as you maintain F-1 status. You can work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. During official school breaks, up to 40 hours per week are permitted. Note: F-1 students may be employed in any on-campus position that does not displace a U.S. worker. Employment in this category need not necessarily be related to your course of study.
Off-Campus Employment
For practical experience in your field of study, F-1 students may want to apply for temporary employment in that field. You must be enrolled at Davenport for at least one academic year before being considered for practical training employment. There are two types of practical training.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Students with F-1 status for at least nine consecutive months are eligible. Authorization is only available prior to completion of your academic program. Students in the ESL program are ineligible for this type of employment.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Students with F-1 status for at least one academic year are eligible. Authorization may be available before or after completion of your studies. Only 12 months of employment is available.

Contact the International Programs Office for more information on employment opportunities for international students.