Non-resident Scholars Program for New Undergraduate and Graduate Applicants at Chadron State College

Supporting the Chadron State College Global Scholar's Initiative, the Non-resident Scholars Program is available to encourage and reward well-qualified and highly motivated international students who are interested in residential study at a safe, student-focused American college/university.

The Non-resident Scholars Program is a scholarship equal to one half of the out-of-state tuition and is automatically awarded to all eligible new undergraduate and graduate international applicants who enroll in campus-based course.

Criteria

• Entering freshman must meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Ranking in upper one half of graduating high school class
  • Minimum of a 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) overall high school grade point average (GPA)
  • Minimum composite ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1530
• Undergraduate transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous work attempted at all colleges attended prior to their enrollment at Chadron State College.
• Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 for all previous work attempted at all colleges attended prior to their enrollment at Chadron State College.

International students who do not meet the above criteria as a new applicant may apply for the Non-resident Scholars Program after achieving a cumulative 3.0 GPA while at CSC. Students will continue to receive the scholarship as long as they maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

For more information and to apply: www.csc.edu/extended/international/financial.csc

Contact:
Carl Cousin
International Student Coordinator
Chadron State College
Office phone - (308) 432-6496
Fax - (308) 432-6473
Email: ccousin@csc.edu

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Tuition scholarships and Stipends Available for Master's Program in Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

The University of Notre Dame offers a two-year master's degree in peace studies with many unique features:

• Students from around the world
• Outstanding faculty from many academic disciplines
• Coursework on issues related to peace, violence, justice, and human rights
• 6-month internship at field sites in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. (A thesis alternative is also available).
• Tuition scholarships and stipends for 90% of students
• A global professional peacebuilding network of alumni

Successful applicants show outstanding academic ability, commitement to peace and justice, and fluency in English.

For more information, or to apply, visit kroc.nd.edu.

Contact:
Jill Bruins
Graduate Program Manager,
Phone: 1.574.631.4371
Email: jbruins@nd.edu

Bolsa Capes – Fulbright para Professor Assistente de Língua Portuguesa nos EUA 2011-2012

Inscrições abertas até 15 de julho de 2010

Mais informações: rejania@fulbright.org.br

A Capes e a Comissão Fulbright tornam pública a seleção para Professor Assistente de Língua Portuguesa nos EUA (Foreign Language Teaching Assistant - FLTA).

Objetivo: incrementar o ensino de português em universidades norte-americanas e estreitar as relações bilaterais entre os dois países.

Benefícios
- moradia;
- alimentação;
- transporte local;
- seguro saúde;
- passagem aérea de ida e volta, em classe econômica promocional.

O programa prevê a concessão de até 30 bolsas, com duração de nove meses.

Será dada prioridade a candidatos:
- com nenhuma ou com pouca experiência nos Estados Unidos da América;
- professor da rede pública de ensino;
- ex-bolsista do PROUNI.

As candidaturas devem ser apresentadas até 15 de julho de 2010.

Inscrições online Fulbright: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta/

Mais informações: rejania@fulbright.org.br

Edital Capes-Fulbright (PDF)

Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University provides support for approximately 220 International students from 22 different countries worldwide. These students enhance our campus diversity and enrich the cultural experiences open to all campus and community members. SMSU is able to offer you a high quality of education by maintaining an average class size of about 21-25 students per class; furthermore, our student faculty ratio is 18 to 1.  Not only do we offer you a high quality education, we are also able to make it affordable by offering resident tuition to all international students.  Current costs for the 2010-2011 academic year are as follows:

The following are links to our website for further information.

General International Student Information:

General Information

Online International Student Packet:

International Application Package

International students are also eligible to receive incoming scholarships. First year students wishing to be eligible for scholarships must take the SAT and earn a combined score of 1020 on the Critical Reading and Math portions of the test. If you are a student transferring from a US institution, you must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher to be considered for a Transfer Student Scholarship. Just print the form and send it along with your application form.

International Students Scholarship Form

We also offer Minnesota resident tuition to all of our international students.  This is reflected in the cost listed above.  If you cannot access the information provided on the links listed above, please send us your current mailing address and we will send out an application packet.

Unfortunately, we don't have the ability for international students to pay the application fee online; however, you can pay via credit card by entering the information on your application.  Otherwise, if this will not work, we can always defer it until you arrive.

If you think SMSU and your center can partner together, please forward me with any proposal. In addition if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are also available on facebook. Just search us at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) - International Students

Sincerely,

Rim Ilboudo

Graduate Assistant of Admission

Southwest Minnesota State University

Toll Free - (800)-642-0684 extension (6054)

Fax - (507)-537-7145

www.SMSU.edu

"Where you belong!"

Doutorado em Ciência, Tecnologia e Engenharia

A Fulbright está selecionando jovens talentosos e inovadores, preferencialmente do sexo feminino, formados nas áreas de Ciência, Tecnologia ou Engenharia e com excelente desempenho acadêmico, para concorrer a bolsa de doutorado do Programa The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students, a mais valiosa e prestigiada do governo dos EUA. As três melhores candidaturas participarão da competição internacional que vai selecionar os ganhadores para as 45 bolsas de doutorado pleno nas melhores universidades dos EUA.

As candidaturas encaminhadas pelos países participantes do programa serão analisadas nos EUA por um comitê composto por destacados professores, pesquisadores e profissionais. As inscrições estarão abertas até 8 de maio de 2010.

Os candidatos deverão ter concluído a graduação até 1º de agosto de 2011, em uma das áreas a seguir:

.  Agricultura (foco em pesquisa teórica)
.  Astrofísica e Ciências Planetárias
.  Biologia
.  Ciências e Engenharia da Informação
.  Ciências e Engenharia de Materiais
.  Ciências e Engenharia Ambiental
.  Ciências e Engenharia de Computação
.  Energia
.  Engenharia Aeronáutica e Aeroespacial, Biomédica, Elétrica, Química, Civil,
Mecânica, Oceânica e de Petróleo
.  Física
.  Geologia e Ciências da Atmosfera
.  Matemática
.  Neurociências e Ciências Cognitivas e do Cérebro
.  Oceanografia
.  Química
. Saúde Pública (foco em pesquisa teórica)

Descrições sobre as áreas estão disponíveis no site http://foreign..fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech

Requisitos básicos para candidatura:
- Cidadania brasileira
- Não possuir cidadania norte-americana
- Concluir a graduação até 1º de agosto de 2011
- Apresentar resultado de TOEFL realizado após junho de 2009 com pontuação mínima de 580 Paper Based Test; 237 Computer Based Test, e 92 Internet Based Test. 

Informações sobre o TOEFL:  www.toefl.org

Benefícios:
-  Passagem de ida e volta aos Estados Unidos
-  Bolsa de manutenção por 36 meses, de valor compatível com a localidade da universidade nos EUA
-  Pagamento integral de anuidade e taxas escolares
-  Auxílio para compra de livros e equipamentos
-  Auxílio para viagens e participação em seminários e conferências
-  Seguro-saúde

Atenção: Antes de iniciar sua candidatura, leia atentamente as instruções para preenchimento do formulário on-line. A candidatura só será aceita após o preenchimento completo do formulário e envio de TODA a documentação complementar.

Mais informações:
E-mail: www.fulbright.org.br ou  rejania@fulbright.org.br

Inscrições:
Inscrições on-line FULBRIGHT: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international

KODAK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2010

Deadline: Post Marked by June 14, 2010

These highly competitive awards are given to students demonstrating superior
professional filmmaking production skills and creativity.
Colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and participating countries
in Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, that offer a degree or diploma
program in film, film production, or cinematography may nominate up to two
students each year for consideration.

A Blue Ribbon Jury will evaluate all submitted work and make all final
selections. The jury will consist of one individual from Kodak and one from
the University Film & Video Association (UFVA), plus a representative from
the filmmaking industry.

Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of academic
achievement, creative and technical ability, communications ability, and
range of filmmaking experience.
Visual Imagery will count 50%, creative and other technical skills 25%, and
the other criteria 25%.

Conditions of Entry
1.    Entries must be completed works that communicate a story or theme
in some fashion -- no clips or short vignettes.
2.    Eligible institutions are colleges and universities in the U.S.,
Canada, participating Asia Pacific countries (Australia, New Zealand,
Philippines, Singapore), participating European countries (Austria, Benelux,
Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russian
Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom) and participating Latin America countries (Argentina, Barbados,
Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica,
Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto
Rico, Surinam, Uruguay and Venezuela).
3.    No more than two nominees per institution.
4.    College student nominees must be fulltime undergraduate or graduate
students enrolled in the 2009 - 2010 academic year and planning to enroll
for the 2010 - 2011 academic year in a film school's degree or diploma
program.
5.    All judges' decisions are final.
6.    The names of the winners may be published on the website at
www.kodak.com/go/motion. Winners agree to allow the free use of their names,
photographs and general location for publicity and news purposes in
connection with the Scholarships Program.

To download the application form, visit: www.kodak.com/go/scholarships

The Rowe Fund

The Rowe Fund awards educational loans to qualified persons from Latin American and Caribbean countries, to help them finance their higher studies in the United States. These loans are made on the understanding that when the recipients have completed their studies, they are to return to their respective home countries to assist in their countries' development and further their welfare. The Fund was created by a bequest in the will of Dr. Leo S. Rowe, who was Director of the Pan American Union from 1920 until his death in 1946.

Undergraduate or graduate students from Latin American or Caribbean OAS member countries who are studying or have been admitted for studies in the United States to a program leading to a university degree in an institution of higher learning accredited by the corresponding regional or national council, and students and professionals who are either currently pursuing or wish to pursue advanced studies, research, or technical activities in the arts or sciences in institutions in the United States and who are able to demonstrate, to the Committee's satisfaction (through references regarding their qualifications, recommendations from their teachers and other records), their need for assistance, the usefulness of their studies, and their ability to successfully complete them.

In addition, candidates must:

a. Be nationals of a Latin American or Caribbean member State of the OAS.

b. Have a grade point average of, at least, 3.0 or "B" (or equivalent) from their current or most recent academic institution.

c. Be able to successfully complete the studies or research for which the loan is being requested within a maximum of three years if the studies are for a masters or doctorate degree, or within two years in all other cases. Loan requests for associate degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Committee.

d. Have sufficient other sources of financing, such as savings, employment, fellowships, funds supplied by the students' family, etc. to cover the greater part of their academic expenses. Because of the supplementary nature of the loans awarded by the Fund, students may apply for a loan to cover expenses directly related to their studies or emergencies not covered by their principal sources of financing.

e. Be accepted as a full-time student in an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States. Disbursement of the loans shall be conditioned upon the students possessing a visa allowing them to study full-time in the United States.

f. Agree to return to their country of origin after completion of their studies covered by the Rowe Fund Loan. The purpose of the Fund is to contribute to the higher education of competent persons who, upon completing their studies in the United States, will be in a position to give their respective countries the benefit of their training. Students staying in the United States for additional training or for any other reason for more than one year after the expected graduation date shown in the Loan Application may request an exception; otherwise he/she must repay the loans in full by that time.

g. In addition, if the applicant is already studying in the United States, his/her Foreign Student Advisor must submit a form supporting the information provided in the student's application.

h. All official documents from academic institutions (transcripts of grades, diplomas, Foreign Student Advisor form) must be provided either as original documents duly sealed, stamped, or notarized, or under other safeguards that satisfy the Fund Secretariat of their legitimacy.

For further information, check: http://www.oas.org/rowe

Master of Fine Arts em Produção Cinematográfica

The University of Akron College of Business Administration

The University of Akron College of Business Administration Offers Scholarships for Talented International Students

The University of Akron College of Business Administration offers numerous scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, including full tuition scholarships. A high percentage of Fulbright applicants are admitted and receive these scholarships, valued up to $40,000/year. The GMAT may be deferred for Fulbright scholars. Students may be admitted on the condition that they take the exam within their first semester of study.  

UA is proud to have hosted nearly 40 Fulbright, Amideast and USAID students in the past eleven years. They have studied masters' degree programs in the areas of e-business, accounting, finance, management, international business, marketing, health care, supply chain, information systems, human resources and taxation. The Fulbright/Amideast and USAID students contribute to the growth of the rest of our student body and we contribute to their growth as individuals.

Akron was ranked one of the Princeton Review's "Best 301 Business Schools" in 2010 and our undergraduate programs were ranked in the top 100 business programs in Business Week's 2010 publication. UA is one of 167 business schools worldwide that has all of its programs, including Accounting, accredited by AACSB. We offer extraordinary opportunities to participate in hands-on, cross-functional, entrepreneurial team projects such as Austin BioInnovation Projects, Business Plan and Case competitions.

Akron is located in a hub of business activity with Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Akron area including The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Progressive Insurance, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin, Sherwin Williams, Key Corp., Timken, FirstEnergy, J.M. Smucker, A. Schulman, Lubrizol and Medical Mutual of Ohio. Top ranked Health Care Systems in our area include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospitals, Summa Health Systems, Akron Children's Hospital and Akron General Medical Center

For more information on academic programs: www.uakron.edu/cba

For scholarship information: http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/student-resources/scholarships/index.dot

Contact:
Myra Weakland, MBA
Assistant Director
University of Akron College of Business
Email: myra1@uakron.edu

ICSP and ISS Scholarships

Southern Oregon University welcomes international students from all over the world. The International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) and International Student Scholarship (ISS), both funded by Oregon's public universities, have been created to help international students meet the costs of attending school in Oregon. Students who are awarded these scholarships receive financial assistance in the form of tuition remission. Both ICSP and ISS scholarships are contingent upon approval by the Oregon legislature.

Completed applications are due March 1^st each year. An application is not complete until all supporting documents have been submitted. Please submit applications to:

SOU International Programs
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland OR 97520

International Cultural Service Program (ICSP)

The ISCP scholarship is an award of up to $9,000 per academic year ($3,000 per term, excluding Summer) to be used for SOU tuition only. This award is for the entire length of the degree program, as long as the recipient maintains good visa and academic status. Recipients are responsible for paying any additional tuition, as well as fees, room and board, insurance, travel and personal costs.

ICSP recipients are asked to provide 80 hours per year of cultural service related to their home country. Listed below are some examples of applicable cultural service:

• Speaking or giving demonstrations to local classrooms or community groups;
• Participating in international events on campus;
• Assisting local educators with projects;
• Tutoring students in a foreign language; and/or
• Translating written materials.

ICSP selection criteria are as follows:

• Academic merit (minimum 2.75 GPA for undergraduates or 3.0 GPA for graduates)
• Financial need
• Proficiency in English
• Presentation skills
• Geographical origin

International Student Scholarship (ISS)

The ISS is an award of up to $6,900 per academic year ($2,300 per term, excluding Summer) to be used for SOU tuition only. This award is for the entire length of the degree program, as long as the recipient maintains good visa and academic status. Students are responsible for paying any additional tuition, as well as fees, room and board, insurance, travel and personal costs.

ISS selection criteria are as follows:

• Academic merit (minimum 2.75 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 GPA for graduates)
• Financial need
• Geographical origin

ICSP and ISS Selection and Elligibility Requirements

A special selection committee consisting of faculty and administrators is appointed to choose award recipients each year. SOU strives to maintain a broad cultural and national representation in both programs. Preference is given to students with a strong academic record. Financial need also is considered in choosing award recipients. Applicants who have never received ICSP or ISS funding will be given higher consideration than those who have received such assistance in the past. Students may apply for both scholarship programs but will not be granted both awards simultaneously.

A special selection committee consisting of faculty and administrators is appointed to choose award recipients each year. SOU strives to maintain a broad cultural and national representation in both programs. Preference is given to students with a strong academic record. Financial need also is considered in choosing award recipients. Applicants who have never received ICSP or ISS funding will be given higher consideration than those who have received such assistance in the past. Students may apply for both scholarship programs but will not be granted both awards simultaneously.

Students who are not yet admitted to SOU are still encouraged to apply for scholarships. However, recipients must be admitted to SOU by the start of the subsequent regular term to be able to receive the award.

Recipients must possess or obtain an F-1 or J-1 student visa and have the intention of maintaining student visa status for the length of the degree program. Current F-1 and J-1 students must be in good visa standing. Applicants must not be US citizens or permanent residents, or be eligible to receive US financial aid.

Recipients must maintain and complete a full course of study each term. Undergraduates and post-baccalaureates must carry a minimum of 12 credits per term, and graduate students must carry at least 9 credits per term. Recipients must also make satisfactory progress toward completion of a current degree objective. Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must maintain a 2.75 grade point average each term, and graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 each term.

ICSP recipients must satisfactorily complete their cultural service commitments each term. Students granted an ICSP or ISS award at SOU cannot transfer their award to another Oregon campus.

How To Apply

To apply for ICSP and/or ISS, please submit the following documents:

• Application form
• Personal letter - Compose a letter explaining the reasons for which you are applying for the award(s) and the contribution you believe you can make to the program.
• Two letters of recommendation - Supply at least one letter from a faculty member who knows you and your work. The second letter may also be from a faculty member, or from another individual able to comment on you, your potential and your financial need. Do not submit letters from friends or family members.
• Transcript - An unofficial transcript is acceptable. Please include transcripts of your prior university work as well as your work at SOU (if applicable). The transcript must include the latest term you attended university and show any "in-progress" work.
• Proof of funds - Include a bank statements and/or letter from parents/sponsors confirming the amounts listed on your application form.
• Initial presentation outline - ICSP applicants only. See application form for more details.

Office of International Programs
Stevenson Union Room 321
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520-5019
Phone:(541) 552-6336              
Fax:(541) 552-8195

Fulbright Recruiting for One-Year Doctoral Research Program

Fulbright Recruiting for One-Year Doctoral Research Program

The Fulbright Commission in Brazil has started recruiting for 50 available scholarships for their one-year program for doctoral students to do research in the U.S.  More information can be found at: http://www.fulbright.org.br/ddr.html The deadline for applying is September 30, 2010.

Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting

O Programa Bolsa Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - em Produção Cinematográfica para Formação de Roteiristas tem o obejtivo de complementar a formação de jovens profissionais talentosos, que atuem na área de produção cinematográfica brasileira. Em 2009, em uma iniciativa inédita, o MFA passa a oferecer aos estudantes uma oportunidade de formação em uma modalidade de pós-graduação específica da área de cinema e audiovisual, que não se encontra similar no Brasil, pois, na maior parte dos mestrados nos EUA, confere ao portador o grau máximo de formação acadêmica nas diversas especializações de cinema e audiovisual.

- Auxílio-instalação e de manutenção não inferior a US$ 4.800
- Pagamento de taxas escolares
- Seguro-saúde
- Passagem de ida e volta

O programa já está no site www.fulbright.org.br com todas as informações.

Para informação adicional contatar:
Glayna Braga
Program Coordinator
Comissão Fulbright
Edifício Casa Thomas Jefferson
SHIS QI-09 Conjunto 17 Lote L
71625-170 - Brasília DF
Fone: +55 61 3248-8604
Fax: +55 61 3248-8610

glayna@fulbright.org.br

Doutorado Sanduíche

O Programa de Bolsa de Doutorado Sanduíche é direcionado para estudantes de doutorado brasileiros. Os candidatos, de comprovado desempenho acadêmico, deverão apresentar projetos de pesquisa de excelência para serem desenvolvidos, parcialmente, em umainstituição norte-americana. O programa prevê a concessão de até 50 bolsas, com duração de nove meses.

Requisitos para candidatura:
- Ter nacionalidade brasileira
- Não ter nacionalidade americana
- Estar matriculado em curso de doutorado reconhecido pela Capes
- Não ter usufruído de bolsa de doutorado anteriormente
- Ter proeficiência em inglês
- Ter cursado o mínimo de créditos exigidos pelo curso para realização de doutorado

Benefícios:
- Bolsa mensal de US$ 1.300
- Auxílio-pesquisa variável entre US$ 2.000 aUS$ 7.000, de acordo com a instituição nos EUA
- Auxílio-instalação de US$ 990
- Passagem aérea de ida e volta
- Seguro-saúde

O programa já está no site www.fulbright.org.br com todas as informações.

Para informação adicional contatar:
Glayna Braga
Program Coordinator
Comissão Fulbright
Edifício Casa Thomas Jefferson
SHIS QI-09 Conjunto 17 Lote L
71625-170 - Brasília DF
Fone: +55 61 3248-8604
Fax: +55 61 3248-8610

glayna@fulbright.org.br

SYMANTEC RESEARCH LABS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS (WU 187)

Application Deadline: December 18, 2010

Symantec is accepting applications for the 2011 Fellowship starting in July 2010. Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships will be awarded to outstanding Ph.D. and M.S. students.

For more information on Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships, please visit:  www.symantec.com/about/careers/college/fellowship.jsp , or write to: SRLFellowship@Symantec.com

MERIT FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW FALL GRADUATE STUDENTS AT SAWYER BUSINESS SCHOOL OF SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (WU 190)

The Sawyer Business School offers merit awards to qualified new graduate domestic and international students, in all graduate programs. Every admitted student is automatically considered for these fellowships; no additional forms are required for this program. Fellowships are awarded based on merit.

Full-time awards range from $13,750 to $33,000, and part-time awards range from $5,500 to $8,600. The priority graduate program application deadline is March 15^th. Later applications are considered on a funds-available basis. Award decisions are made from March to June.

For more information: www.suffolk.edu/business/index.html, grad.admission@suffolk.edu

ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS (WU 187)

Applications due August 1, 2010.

Each year the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) brings approximately ten mid-career reporters and editors-usually between the ages of 25 and 35-to America for a six-month, in-depth, practical introduction to the professional and ethical standards of the U.S. print media.

For more information, and to apply, please visit:   www.pressfellowships.org/overview.html

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New scholarships for international students at Everett Community College

Everett Community College is the academic, technical, and cultural center of learning for our region and located in Everett, Washington.

Opportunities include:

1. General scholarship fund - deadline is around March 1 of each year.

2. Community Service award - students can obtain approximately a 50% waiver on tuition.

3. Student employment opportunities.

Ready to get started? Check out EvCC4U; sign up to receive e-mail based on your interests, be alerted to deadlines, discover campus opportunities and more!

Next Entry Dates: September 20th.

NO DEADLINES

Contact:

Visakan Ganeson BBA, MBA

Director for International Education

Everett Community College

www.everettcc.edu

International Admissions and Inquiries: intadm@everettcc.edu

Tel: 425-388-9378

Albright College offers scholarships to international students 

As an international student, you will travel thousands of miles from home in search of a quality education and a multi-cultural experience. Before you commence the college search, you need to answer one essential question.... What do you want from a U.S. college experience? Some of the answers may be Challenging Education, nurturing environment, opportunities to mingle with a Challenging Education, freedom to explore, memories to last your life. Choose Albright College as your home away from home and you'll find all that...and more.

Challenging Education

Founded in 1856, Albright has long enjoyed a tradition of academic excellence. As a nationally ranked, private liberal arts college, Albright is committed to educating students who are well prepared to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Dual majors and interdisciplinary degrees are very easy to attain while studying at Albright. This multi-focus provides breadth as well as depth. Our academic program is made up of 32 classes: the general liberal arts requirements make up a third of these. Between 11 -13 classes are required of majors. The rest of the classes are up to you to choose.

Part of an international experience is not only learning about the host culture but also meeting people from other parts of the world as well. At Albright, our students hail from the United States and 17 different countries.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Based on a student's academic ability and financial need, scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 are awarded. If awarded, the scholarship is renewable for up to four years. At the start of each semester, half of the scholarship amount is applied to the student's bill twice a year.

On campus jobs may be available but will not be a significant source of income. Student can work no more than 20 hours a week and will usually earn less than $1,500 a year.

Office of Admission
13th & Bern Streets
P.O. Box 15234 Reading, PA 19612-5234

Phone: (610) 921-7512
FAX: (610) 921-7294
Email: international@alb.edu

www.albright.edu/admission/international-ad.html

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Post-Graduate Fellowship At the institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Application deadline: November 1, 2010

The Post-Graduate Fellowship is an intensive training program that provides opportunities both for self-directed research and interdisciplinary collaboration in health metrics. Strong candidates for this program have graduate-level training in quantitative methodology from one of the following areas: health policy, economics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services, demography, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or other related fields.

Learn more about our fellows and their work at IHME.

Send Completed Applications to:

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
Attention: Post-Bachelor Fellowship Program or Post-Graduate Fellowship Program
2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121 USA

For more information, please contact us by email at: pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org

  www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/what/training/fellowships/fellowships.html

October Bridge Program 2010 at Diablo Valley College

Application Deadline:  September 15, 2010   

The Academic Bridge Program is designed to allow students to successfully transition from study outside of the USA to a full-time academic program.  Our experienced faculty and staff give Academic Bridge Program students the confidence and skills they need in order to succeed.  Students take two pre-selected courses which are transferable to the CSU and UC systems.

Admission requirements: 

- English proficiency

Internet-based TOEFL (IBT)        - 57

Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)          - 490 (only accept PBT that are administered in the USA)

IELTS                                        - 5.0

ITEP                                         - 4

- High school graduate or 18 years of age

Program Dates

Oct 21-22                    Arrival & Orientation

Oct 25-Dec 9               Academic Classes begin

Dec 10                         Activities & Graduation

Classes:

English 162 - Language, Literature and Culture (3 transferable units)

Oceanography 101 - Fundamentals of Oceanography (3 transferable units)

Package Price:     $3800

Includes Tuition, Homestay for 8 weeks (single room, 2 meals during the week, 3 meals during the weekend), processing, placement fees, end of program activities, and some selected activities.

Not included:    medical insurance, airport pick-up, books and materials,

 $50 DVC Application Fee (please include separate payment for DVC)

Deposit:           $400 non-refundable fee to be submitted with application

Some of the benefits of enrolling in the October Bridge Program:
+ Earn 6 transferable units from 2 pre-selected academic courses equipped with study sessions and teacher aides

+ Small class sizes to ensure close interaction with instructors and curriculum understanding

+ Academic Success Seminars

+ Provide students with the opportunity to acclimate to studying in the US and the American class structures before starting the next full semester in Spring

+ Earlier registration for Spring Semester classes at Diablo Valley College

Contact Person:          

For application form and information, please contact Ms. Effie Ip at eip@dvc.edu, Tel: (925) 676-4600, Fax: (925) 676-4200          

www.iec-dvc.org/bridge-programs/october.html

**Seats are limited so please register early.  Schedules and location may vary if additional sections are opened to accommodate students.

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Master's Degree in International Public Policy and Management Program at the University of Southern California

Application deadline: March 15, 2011.

The Master's Degree in the International Public Policy and Management Program (IPPAM) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, is a 13 to18 month full-time program. 

This degree program is for promising mid-career professionals who plan to work as analysts and managers in the public, non-profit and private sectors.  Graduates of this program develop the analytical and quantitative skills required for successful leadership in these three sectors.

A set of five core classes builds skills in formulating, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs.  In addition to the core classes, students specialize in one of seven fields of management. The specialized areas include management in the areas of the public sector, health policy and hospital management, educational planning, urban and infrastructure management, nonprofit and strategic entrepreneurship management, environmental sustainability and communicating public policy.

Los Angeles is located in a sunny and mild climate and is known for its diverse cultural environment.  Some highlights of the program are, its renowned research faculty, the opportunity to network with professionals and organizations, and an environment which fosters collaboration between students and experts with practical experience.

Contact information:

Dr. Joanna C. Yu

Director of Executive Education, IPPAM

School of Policy, Planning, and Development

Email:  jcyu@usc.edu

Tel:  (213) 821 0 1330

Website:  www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/programs/masters/ippam/

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New Tuition Rates at Felician College - scholarships available

Greetings for Felician College, USA! I hope this email finds you well.

This important message is to inform you of Felician College's new rates for the 2010-2011 academic year. 

Beginning immediately, the new rates for I-20 issuance purposes will be as follows:

- Undergraduate program (12-18 credits per year): USD 41,000 per year

- Graduate program (18 credits per year): USD 30,000 per year

- ESL program (3-month term): USD 8,100 per term

For a detailed breakdown, please visit our website:

www.felician.edu/treasurer/index.asp?psection=tuitionfees

If compared to our 2009-2010 rates, you will notice that there was a minimal increase in rates; we are confident our ability to attract students remains unchanged as Felician College is still positioned as one of the most affordable private colleges in New Jersey.  I wanted to reiterate that students applying for an I-20 should provide financial capability for 1 year of study.

We also offer generous scholarships, beginning at USD 8,000 per year. These scholarships are automatic and no tests are required. Please visit our website www.felician.edu/admissions/undergraduate.asp?psection=scholarships for more details.

As always, we would like to thank you for your support. The continuous growth of our international population reflects the strength of our partnership and our commitment.

Best regards,

M'Elise Young

Coordinator, International Student Services

Office of International Programs

Felician College

262 South Main St.

Lodi, NJ 07644 USA

Phone: (201) 559-6196

Fax: (201) 355-1121

Email: oip@felician.edu

Skype: oip_felician

MSN: oip_felician

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GRADUATE / IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (M)

Financial assistance for international students

• Graduate Assistantships

At ISU there are several hundred positions involving teaching or research, available to graduate students in ISU´s graduate degree programs. Awards of these assistantships are made by the individual graduate level departments. Assistantships award full tuition costs and a cash stipend, paid through the course of employment.

See www.isy.edu/graduate/financial.shtml#assistantships_fellowships for more information.

• Non-Resident Tuition Waivers (NRTW)

Non-resident tuition waivers are available at ISU. These awards reduce the cost of tuition and fees by about 70 %. NRTWs are awarded based on a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and are available for both graduate and undergraduate level students. No application is necessary. The majority of NRTWs are in the technical or scientific majors. If a student is awarded a NRTW, he/she is not eligible to also receive an International Room and Board Scholarship.

See www.isu.edu/iso/scholarship.shtml for scholarship information for international students.

• International Room and Board Scholarships

ISU will award a number of full room and board scholarships to deserving incoming undergraduate students. Eligibility is based on a GPA of 2.75 or better.

Visit www.isu.edu/iso

Contact : ipomail@isu.edu

Tel : 001-(208) 282-4320

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TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL - NEW ORLEANS (M)

Graduate Studies   -    LLM Programs

Financial Assistance

LLM candidates with superior academic credentials are eligible for the award of partial tuition waivers or scholarships at Tulane Law School. Most of these awards are made to international candidates.

Scholarships and tuition waivers cover a portion of tuition and do not cover living expenses.

In order to be considered for an award, candidates should complete and submit the Financial Aid Data and Scholarship Application Form along with the admission application form.

Visit  www.law.tulane.edu

Contact : finaid@law.tulane.edu

001-504-865-5931

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Pre- and Post-Doc Fellowships at The Harvard Academy for International   and Area Studies (WU 191)

Application deadline: October 1, 2010

The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is dedicated to increasing our knowledge of the culture, history, and institutions of the world's major regions and countries. The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.

Academy Scholars are appointed for 2 years by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard facilities. They receive substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.

The competition for these awards is open only to recent Ph.D. (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates. Those still pursuing a Ph.D. should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before becoming Scholars; those in possession of a Ph.D. longer than 3 years are ineligible. Each year four to five Academy Scholars are named for two-year appointments. Scholars are expected to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their appointments unless traveling for pre-approved research purposes.

Post-doctoral Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $48,000, and pre-doctoral Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $28,000. This stipend is supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage. Some teaching is permitted but not required. Applications are welcome from qualified persons without regard to nationality, gender, or race.

For additional information, visit:
www.wcfia.harvard.edu/academy/academy_scholars_program.html

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The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth offers scholarships to International Students (193)

Tuck scholarship awards are made possible through the generosity of Tuck alumni, corporations, and nonprofit foundations. Recipients will be notified at the time of their offer of admission to Tuck or in their financial aid award package. All applicants must complete an Application for Tuck School of Business Scholarships by the specified deadlines.

Tuck offers scholarships, ranging from range anywhere from $3,000 to full tuition, to U.S. and international students based on a combination of need and merit. Tuck considers a variety of factors including exceptional academic performance, leadership, professional accomplishments, service, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the Tuck community. Scholarships are automatically renewed in the second year, provided that a good academic record is maintained throughout the first year at Tuck.

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowship
As a member of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, Tuck awards scholarships to students selected via the Consortium. Information about the consortium is available at www.cgsm.org.

Forté Foundation
Tuck is a proud member of the Forté Foundation, a consortium of educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit groups formed to increase the number of women business owners and business leaders and to support their careers through business education and networks. Forté Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to women who are pursuing full-time MBA education. Exceptional women candidates who have been admitted to Tuck will be nominated for consideration for the Forté Foundation Scholarship by the director of admissions. No other application information is needed for the scholarship. More information about the Forté Foundation is available at www.fortefoundation.org.

Please see Online resources for additional outside scholarship opportunities.

For more information: www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/admissions/aid/index.html

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The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora to apply for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship, beginning August 25, 2011, and ending August 24, 2013. The fellowship carries an annual salary of $45,000, plus benefits.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence. Applicants for the post-doctoral fellowship must have been awarded their Ph.D. by July 15, 2011; post-doctoral applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no earlier than 2003.  Please note: Individuals may not apply for the Woodson pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the same time.

To apply, please submit a Candidate Profile on-line through Jobs@UVA ( https://jobs.virginia.edu); search on Posting Number 0605849.

For more information: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/woodson/fellowship/postdoc.html

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Allegheny College offers scholarships to international students (WU 191)

International Students at Allegheny College
Allegheny College has a long history of welcoming international students. Over the years, many students with diverse backgrounds have found Allegheny's unique environment to be a perfect fit for them. As a school that attracts students with unusual combinations of interests, skills, and talents, we recognize that international students are far more than just representatives of their native countries. They are unique blends of cultures, influences, and interests with much to share and contribute to our community. They are Allegheny.

If you're interested in learning more about how your own unusual combinations of interests, skills, and talents can find a home at Allegheny, please complete this form:  www.allegheny.edu/forms/form.php?id=18.

Scholarships for International Students
Allegheny College has generous assistance available to international students. All international applicants will be considered for scholarships ranging from $5,000 to half- and three quarter-tuition. In addition, international students may be eligible for larger financial aid awards, including and up to full-tuition scholarships.

All international applicants, in order to be considered for these scholarships, must submit both the International Student Financial Aid Form and the Certification of Finance Form with their applications. We recommend that while completing the Certification of Finances, international applicants plan on a five-percent increase in costs annually.

Any questions regarding finances or scholarships may be directed to Bob Baldwin at globalgators@allegheny.edu.

For more information about International Student Admission, please visit http://sites.allegheny.edu/international-admissions/

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International Student Scholarships at Utica College (NY)  (WU 191)

Utica College is a small, friendly campus of 2,200 students located in the suburbs a of a small upstate New York city of 60,000. However, we are in the heart of the Northeastern US and the Ontario-Quebec corridor. We are only a 4 to 5 hour drive from Toronto, New York City, Montreal and Boston.
All international students can apply online at no cost by going to
www.utica.edu/enrollment/admissions/international/

We have sizeable, merit-based financial aid for qualified international students. Limited financial assistance is available for non-U.S. citizens. International students may qualify for aid in the form of:

* Grants: Grants are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, range from $2,000 to $12,000 per year. These do not require a separate application.

For a small college, we have a large choice of majors, both undergraduate and graduate.

Please go to www.utica.edu for the complete list of undergraduate and graduate majors.

Office of International Admissions
Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502
intlstudy@utica.edu
(315) 792-3006

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Scholarships from the James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photographers (WU 193)

Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist, The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photographers aims to provide financial support to student photographers of high school and college age. Through a variety of funding, including equipment purchases and scholarships for college and technical school classes, the foundation's mission is to expand educational and developmental opportunities for student photographers demonstrating interest, talent and financial need.

Type of Awards:

• Five (5) Digital Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students.
• Five (5) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography.

Scholarships will be awarded to students whose work "tells a story". This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.). Jim Cox, who was a television photojournalist in Phoenix, Arizona, always "told a story" through his work, whether it was in video or still photography.

Application deadline: October 15, 2010

For more information: www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/application.php

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International scholarships at Colby-Sawyer College (WU 193)

International students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid, and are encouraged to apply for a variety of awards that acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career. With the exception of the Wesson Honors Scholarship, there is neither a separate application, nor deadline for these scholarships. As part of our rolling admissions process, students will be informed of the award decision at the point of acceptance. For international students, the admissions committee will recalculate your GPA based on equivalent letter and number grades from the Official High School Transcript you submit.

• Wesson Honors Scholarship - up to $68,000 over four years
• Founders Scholarship - up to $64,000 over four years
• Presidential Scholarship - up to $56,000 over four years
• Chargers Scholarship - up to $48,000 over four years 

Colby-Sawyer also offers additional merit-based scholarships to incoming students based on their high school academic record, leadership qualities and community service involvement. These awards are not based on need and are renewable each year as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Students are eligible to apply for merit awards at any point, including prior to being accepted.

For more information, please visit: www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/international/finaid.html

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Fellowship Program at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University

The deadline for applicants in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts is October 1, 2010 (11:59 EST).

The deadline for applicants in Natural Sciences and Mathematics is November 15, 2010 (11:59 EST).

General Information

The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts. Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. In recognition of Radcliffe's historic contributions to the education of women and to the study of issues related to women, the Radcliffe Institute sustains a continuing commitment to the study of women, gender, and society. Applicants' projects need not focus on gender, however. Women and men from across the United States and throughout the world, including developing countries, are encouraged to apply. We seek to build a community of fellows that is diverse in every way.

Please take a look at the eligibility guidelines and discipline listing before beginning your application. You may apply on-line using our electronic application system.  (Please note that if you apply on-line, your recommenders will also need to login and submit their letters on-line after you've begun filling out your application.)

For questions regarding the application process you can contact us by email or phone.

fellowships@radcliffe.edu (humanities, social sciences, and creative arts), or
sciencefellowships@radcliffe.edu (natural sciences and mathematics)

Applications Office Line: 617-496-1324

Selection Process

Former fellows of the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program (1999 to present) are not eligible to apply.

Each application is reviewed in a dual-tiered process by peers in relevant disciplines. Applications are judged on the quality and significance of the proposed project and the applicant's record of achievement and promise. Applicants are notified by e-mail of the results of the selection process in March.

Terms and Conditions

Stipends are funded up to $65,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. If so directed, Radcliffe will pay the stipend to the fellow's home institution.

Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2011 through May 31, 2012. In the event that they come for one semester, the stipend is $32,500. Since this is a residential fellowship, we expect fellows to reside in the Boston area during that period and to have their primary office at the Institute so that they can participate fully in the life of the community.

For more information, please visit:

www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships/apply.aspx

Princeton University Society of FEllows in the Liberal Arts

2011-2014 Fellowship Competition

Application Postmark deadline: October 1, 2010

The Princeton Society of Fellows, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, invites applications for the 2011-2014  Fellowship competition.

Five three-year Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded this year. The stipend for academic year 2011-12 will be approximately $72,000. Fellows are provided with a shared office, a personal computer, a research account of $5000 a year, and access to university grants, benefits and other resources.  Fellows are expected to reside in or near Princeton during the academic year in order that they can attend weekly seminars and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Society.

All candidates will be informed of the status of their application by the end of January 2011.  Interviews will take place in early February. The Society will reimburse the cost of travel and lodging associated with the interview.  Names of fellowship winners will be posted on the Society of Fellows' website in July 2011.

Eligibility

Please note the Society's new dates of degree eligibility. These are firm dates with no exceptions.

a) Candidates already holding the PhD degree at time of application:
You must have received your degree between January 1, 2009 and October 1, 2010.
The receipt of the PhD is determined by the date on which you fulfilled all requirements for the degree at your institution, including the defense and filing of the dissertation.

b) Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) at time of application:
If you will not meet the October 1, 2010, deadline for receipt of PhD but are expected to have fulfilled all conditions for the degree, including defense and filing of dissertation, by June 15, 2011, you may still apply for a postdoctoral fellowship provided you have completed a substantial portion of the dissertation (approximately half). We ask that you include in your dossier a letter confirming your "progress to degree" from either your Department Chair or your Director of Graduate Studies.

For further details on eligibility, disciplines represented and host departments, and to submit an application, please visit: www.princeton.edu/~sf/new_fellowships.shtml

Phone: 609-258-4717

Fax: 609-258-2783

E-mail: fellows@princeton.edu  for all questions

 
2011 Oak Human Rights Fellowship at Colby College

Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2010
Application Deadline: December 15, 2010

The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at Colby College is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2011 Oak Fellowship. We seek one front-line human rights activist working outside of the U.S. and who works on problems created by or associated with poverty.  In this call for applications, we highlight our concern about the physical and emotional violence, the potential loss of security and dignity, often associated with deprivation. Our 2011 Oak Fellow will work to promote human rights threatened by poverty. Such rights include but are not limited to: the right to work in safe conditions and earn an adequate and stable income; access to basic food and shelter; freedom from forced evictions; access to adequate health care and medical attention; access to basic services and infrastructure; the right to a healthy and safe living environment, including access to clean drinking water; access to education; freedom from discrimination based on class or income.

The 2011 fellowship will offer a semester in residence at Colby, giving respite from front-line human rights work, a $32,000 stipend, plus medical insurance, transportation, housing and utilities.
For more information and application materials, please access the Oak  Institute's web page (www.colby.edu/oak ); see the frequently asked questions sidebar to clarify terms and eligibility. For further information, please contact Director Walter Hatch at the provided contact information or the Assistant Director at oakhr@colby.edu.

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Internship Opportunity at Voice of America - Share your Experiences about Studying in the U.S.

Deadline to apply: September 6^th, 2010

Seeking talented and creative writers/reporters to contribute to a blog about student life in the U.S. Voice of America, an international news and broadcasting organization, is looking for a few great contributors to share their experiences, challenges and triumphs with our audience, and to give international students a glimpse into what it's like to study in the U.S.

International students studying in the U.S. are particularly encouraged to apply.

As part of the blog's inaugural writing class, you will have an opportunity to help shape its direction and to experiment with multimedia journalism and innovative forms of storytelling. You will write about all aspects of university life, from the mundane (what is college food like?) to the deep (how do you develop your identity on campus?) to the fun (what's the social life like?) to the practical (what was the application process like?). The more creative you can be in finding and telling great stories the better.

You will come away with a portfolio of professional writing, and we will work closely with you throughout your internship to help perfect your writing and storytelling skills. Course credit may be available if your university permits it.

You must:

- Have exceptional writing skills. Previous experience in journalism and/or blogging is a plus, but not required. Multimedia skills (video, audio, photography) would also be an asset

- Be a current college/university student (or be applying to college/university this year). International students and American study abroad students are particularly encouraged to apply, but we're looking for people from a range of backgrounds, majors and degree levels (grad and PhD students included)

- Be willing to contribute at least once a month when school is in session

- Be able to commit for at least a semester, preferably for the full year.

We are located in Washington, DC, but you do not need to be local to apply. In fact, we are looking for people from around the country who can provide a variety of perspectives.

To apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume and two writing (or multimedia) samples demonstrating the type of style this project will require to jstahl@voanews.com.

Applications due by Sept. 6 (flexible - if you would like to apply but will not be back at school by this date, send an email indicating your intent to apply and we can accept the application materials later)

Questions? Contact Jessica Stahl - jstahl@voanews.com; 202-203-4954

About us: Voice of America is an international broadcasting organization funded by the U.S. government. We broadcast around the world in 45 languages, serving as a consistently reliable source of news and information for those in information-deprived societies and those interested in learning about the US.

Learn about us at www.voanews.com.

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NEW INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP AT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

Northern Arizona University has a new scholarship opportunity.Students receiving an International Baccalaureate diploma will be eligible for a US$5000 per year scholarship. This award may not be able to be combined with other tuition awards. The award is renewable for up to eight semesters if student maintains a 2.5 grade point average and completes 30 credit hours per year. To learn more about the award click here:

http://bit.ly/cYOsRG  for our Financial Aid information page:  http://tinyurl.com/37sstjs .

About NAU

The Northern Arizona University mission is to provide an outstanding undergraduate residential education strengthened by
research, graduate and professional programs, and sophisticated methods of distance delivery. NAU is a high research
university with its main campus located on 740 acres in Flagstaff, Arizona. NAU-Yuma shares a campus with Arizona Western
College in Yuma, Arizona and NAU-Community Campuses are located at nearly 40 sites throughout the state. Northern Arizona
University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For further information on international admissions, please visit:

http://international.nau.edu/international_admissions/index.html , or contact:

Center for International Education
Northern Arizona University
Blome Hall, Room 200, Box 5598
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5598 U.S.A.
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E-mail:studynau@nau.edu

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PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY

Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, Ohio, is pleased to announce the Presidential Scholarship for international students. To be considered for this scholarship, which is equal to full tuition for four years, students must be in the top 10% of their class and must submit official SAT I or ACT score reports in addition to general application materials. All application materials must be received by the Wittenberg University Office of Admission no later than December 1, 2010

For more information:  www4.wittenberg.edu/admission/international

Ashley Kopf Coordinator of International Recruitment Wittenberg University Email: internationaladmission@wittenberg.edu

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Library Research Grants available from the Friends of the Princeton University Library -up to $3,500 USD

Application deadline: January 15, 2011

Each year, the Friends of the Princeton University Library offer short-term Library Research Grants to promote scholarly use of the research collections. The Program in Hellenic Studies with the support of the Stanley J. Seeger Fund also supports a limited number of library fellowships in Hellenic studies, and the Cotsen Children's Library supports research in its collection on aspects of children's books. The Maxwell Fund supports research on materials dealing with Portuguese-speaking cultures. In addition, awards will be made from the Sid Lapidus '59 Research Fund for Studies of the Age of Revolution and the Enlightenment in the Atlantic World. This award covers work using materials pertinent to this topic donated by Mr. Lapidus as well as other also relevant materials in the collections. 

These Library Research Grants, which have a value of up to $3,500 each, are meant to help defray expenses incurred in traveling to and residing in Princeton during the tenure of the grant. The length of the grant will depend on the applicant's research proposal, but is ordinarily up to one month. Library Research Grants awarded in this academic year are tenable from May 2011 to April 2012, and the deadline for applications is 15 January 2011.

Applicants are asked to complete an online application form and submit a single Word or PDF file (preferred) containing a budget form, a curriculum vitae or résumé, and a research proposal not exceeding one thousand words in length. Applicants must also arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Library Research Grants Committee.

A committee consisting of members of the faculty, the library staff, and the Friends will award the grants on the basis of the relevance of the proposal to unique holdings of the library, the merits and significance of the project, and the applicant's scholarly qualifications. Awards will be made by April 7th, 2011.

For more information, please visit:

www.princeton.edu/rbsc/fellowships/f_ships.html

Email: pulgrant@princeton.edu

Middlebury Fellowships in Environmental Journalism  

Application deadline: May 15, 2011

The Middlebury Fellowships in Environmental Journalism each year take 10 journalists near the start of their careers and help them work through an ambitious reporting project in print, web-based, or radio journalism, from the beginning through publication or broadcast. Fellows meet together twice during the year, once in the fall on the Middlebury campus in Vermont, and once in the spring at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California.

At these meetings professional journalists help participants plan their reporting and shape their stories. Graduate fellows each receive $10,000 to help with reporting and living expenses during the fellowship year-enough, we hope, to let the reporting project be one significant focus of their year's work. We interpret the environment broadly-reporting projects dealing with economics, culture, global issues, and the like are fine, as long as they center in some way on the human relationship with the physical world.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should write a two- or three-page letter pitching their idea, just as they would to an editor at a magazine or a broadcast program. The letter should demonstrate enough preliminary research to make clear there's really a story, and that it will be possible for the applicant to successfully report it. The letter should also include a proposed plan of research for the fellowship year. Web and video applications should demonstrate the same focus on reported stories emphasizing context and history as long-fact written pieces.

Applicants should enclose three writing or broadcast samples, preferably of professionally published work, as well as recommendations from two people who have worked with the applicant as an editor or teacher, and a resume with contact information. Resumes, pitches and letters should be written or copied on plain recycled copier or printer weight paper, double-sided if possible, and held together using paper clips rather than staples. Recommendations should be enclosed with the application unless arrangements are made ahead of time, but need not be sealed.

Journalists from outside the United States are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate proficiency in written English.

For further information, please visit: www.middlebury.edu/sustainability/fech/fellowships  

All questions should be sent to fiej@middlebury.edu.

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2011-2012 William S. Vaughn Visiting Fellowship

"Sacred Ecology: Landscape Transformations for Ritual Practice"

The Warren Center will host a year-long interdisciplinary faculty seminar to explore the manifold experiences of complex ritual sites around the world and across all periods of human history.  Sacred ecology refers to the human experience of divinity in relation to the natural environment, real or represented.  Landscape is construed for our purposes not simply as natural scenery, but as a cultural complex in which the natural world and human practice, conceptual and material, are dynamically linked and constantly interacting.  An investigation of landscape may focus on pastoral or picturesque scenes, earthly elements and celestial movements, or constructed places and objects, such as a temple, altar, or stage.  We are also interested in exploring the temporal rhythms of human-landscape relations, whether regular or periodic, as well as the way in which transformations of space through activities enacted at sacred sties are received and replicated to encode other sacred spaces. 

The seminar's investigations of setting, nature, and monuments will offer a chance to revisit sacred places and to see them in a new light.  Our intentionally broad definition leaves room for participants to introduce new topics to the table, such as (but not limited to):  the practicalities of survey and excavation and the mapping of ritual;  the natural landscape and its representation in words and images;  geomorphology and its influence on planning and architectural design; the modification and improvement of natural features to accommodate human ritual;  poetry and performance, whether on-site or remote venues;  or the visualization of landscape as a means of facilitating ecstatic experience. 

We invite applications from scholars in all disciplines whose lively presence will help to focus our work and stimulate discussions.  We anticipate that the successful applicant will have completed the terminal degree in her/his field at the time of application and will have a record of scholarly publication.  The seminar meets weekly and will allow the visiting fellow ample time to pursue a major research project.  The combined interests of the visiting fellow and the Vanderbilt faculty fellows will determine the form and content of seminar discussions. 

The visiting fellow is provided with a spacious office within the Center's own building. The fellowship pays a stipend of up to $45,000 and provides $2,000 in moving expenses.

Application materials available here: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/rpw_center/VF_info.htm

For more detailed information please contact:

Mona Frederick, Executive Director
Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities
VU Station B #351534, Nashville, TN 37235-1534

For further information, please visit: www.vanderbilt.edu/rpw_center/VF_Fellowship_2011_2012.html

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Mellon Fellowships for Dissertation Research in Original Sources - in the humanities and social sciences

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is pleased to offer fellowships generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for dissertation research in the humanities in original sources. The purposes of this fellowship program are to:

• help junior scholars in the humanities and related social-science fields gain skill and creativity in developing knowledge from original sources
• enable dissertation writers to do research wherever relevant sources may be, rather than just where financial support is available
• encourage more extensive and innovative uses of original sources in libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and related repositories in the U.S. and abroad, and
• provide insight from the viewpoint of doctoral candidates into how scholarly resources can be developed for access most helpfully in the future.

The program offers about fifteen competitively awarded fellowships a year. Each provides a stipend of $2,000 per month for periods ranging from 9-12 months. Each fellow will receive an additional $1,000 upon participating in a symposium on research in original sources and submitting a report acceptable to CLIR on the research experience. Thus the maximum award will be $25,000.

Original source material means primary sources such as the following:

• records, documents, manuscripts, and other written material
• photographs, films, sound recordings, oral histories, and other audiovisual material
• maps, blueprints, drawings, and other graphic material
• library special collections, including books used as primary, not secondary, sources
• original artwork, artifacts, and museum objects
• born-digital sources such as websites, wikis, and blogs

Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible, an applicant will-

• be enrolled in a doctoral program in a graduate school in the United States (master's thesis research is not eligible)
• complete all doctoral requirements except the dissertation and be ready to start research for it as early as June 1 and no later than September 1, 2011, with approval of the dissertation proposal no later than April 1, 2011
• plan to do dissertation research primarily in original source material in the holdings of archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, related repositories, or a combination
• write the dissertation and receive the Ph.D. degree in a field of the humanities or in a related element of the social sciences (candidates for the Ed.D, J.D., or D.D. degrees are not eligible).

An applicant may be of any nationality but must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate school and be studying here, not on a campus abroad even if operated by a U.S. institution. Proposed research may be conducted at a single or multiple sites abroad, in the U.S., or both. Any relevant repository may be used, including government archives and private collections accessible to the applicant. Preference is given to applicants who will be studying away from their home institution. Those who are conducting original source research using online sources in novel or innovative ways are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

For more information on applying, please visit: www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellon.html

Contact: mellon@clir.org

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Scholarships and fellowships 10/18/2010

EducationUSA Scholarship at the University of Evansville

The University of Evansville (Indiana) is again offering its competitive scholarship for students coming through EducationUSA Advising Centers.  Advisers may nominate students (one per center) for the $15,000 per academic year scholarship.  To receive the scholarship, students must be academically eligible for admission to the University and have the EducationUSA adviser's nomination.  Students may begin either in August or January.  Conditional acceptances are available for students who do not yet have the necessary English proficiency; they may begin in our Intensive English Center and transition into undergraduate studies when ready.  This scholarship is renewable each year for 4 years. 

Among Midwest colleges and universities, the University of Evansville ranks #3 as a Great School at a Great Price and #10 overall from the U.S. News and World Report's latest "Best Colleges" issue.  This year University of Evansville was also cited among universities with an outstanding program in study abroad.  The School of Business boasts AACSB International accreditation and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, ABET accreditation.

For more information: www.evansville.edu/intadmission

Rebecca Poelhuis

Coordinator of International Admission www.facebook.com/ue.intadmission

University of Evansville

Email: rp50@evansville.edu

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Monterey Institute Scholarships for Language Studies

Monterey Institute is pleased to offer two scholarships for intensive language study for Summer 2011.

Betty and David Jones Language Scholarships: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish

The Betty and David Jones Scholarships offer up to 50 full-tuition scholarships for study during the summer 2011 at the Middlebury Language Schools, the Monterey Institute's Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) or the Monterey Institute Intensive English Program. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011. A limited number of top students will receive full scholarships including tuition, room, and board to attend the Middlebury Language Schools. Additional highly qualified students will receive full scholarships including tuition, room, and board to attend the Middlebury Language Schools. Additional highly qualified students will receive tuition-only scholarships to attend SILP or the Intensive English Program at the Monterey Institute.

Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian

The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace offer up to 30 full-fellowships, including tuition, room, board, and books to attend Middlebury Language Schools during summer 2011. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011.

February 1, 2011 deadline for both scholarships. To be considered for both you must apply for both scholarships.

If your language is Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian you are encouraged to apply to both scholarships.

For more information and to apply: www.miis.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships

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Siena Heights University Scholarships for International Students

Siena Heights University, a small Catholic liberal arts institution in Adrian, Michigan, is pleased to announce its need-based scholarship program for international students.  SHU currently hosts over 80 international students from 40 different countries.  SHU has a total student population of 3,000 in its undergraduate, graduate, and degree-completion programs.  Most international students that request need-based aid are awarded assistance.  Aid averages over half the cost of SHU's tuition.

SHU has a low student to teacher ratio with many classes being no more than 15-20 students.  The mission of Siena Heights University is to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all.  Students from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome at the University.  Students, staff and faculty know each other.  With a small student population, it is not uncommon for deep bonds and long lasting friendships to be formed among faculty, staff and students.  Located in Adrian, Michigan, SHU's tuition and cost of living are reasonable compared to many of its competitors.

For additional information: www.sienaheights.edu

Dr. Jennifer Hanson                                          Siena Heights on YouTube

Director of International Studies

Siena Heights University

Tel: +1-517-264-7001

Email: jhanson@sienaheights.edu

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Take the Challenge: SCAD Challenge Scholarship Competition

Are you ready for the challenge?  The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) is offering high school students an international stage to exhibit their work - the SCAD Challenge series seeks the next generation of talented artists and designers. High school seniors and juniors compete to showcase their work at signature SCAD events, and may become eligible for scholarships to SCAD, the most comprehensive art and design university in the world.

For submission guidelines and information on contest exhibition and awards, visit www.scad.edu/scadchallenge.

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AAUW International Fellowships

AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S.

Fellowships support one year of study in the United States at the Master's, PhD or Post-doctoral level.

Grant Details:

• Master's/Professional Fellowship: $18,000
• Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000
• Field of Study: Unrestricted
• Application deadline: Dec. 1, 2010
• Fellowship year: July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012

For more information and application materials: www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

AAUW
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

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Microsoft Scholarships for Computer Science and related fields

A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up for undergraduate students in computer science and related technical disciplines. Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.  Final candidates are selected based on the following criteria:

• Eligibility
• Quality of application
• Displayed interest in the software industry
• Commitment to leadership
• Financial need

To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we'll need to see that you're making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics-and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

For more information and application materials: https://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspx

Tuition Savings for all International Students at Walden University                                  

Walden University, the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network, is pleased to extend a 20 percent tuition savings to international students who are referred by an EducationUSA Adviser.* This offer is open to all international students who enroll in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program through the end of 2011.  Students should go to www.WaldenU.edu/EducationUSA  to further inquire and begin the application process.

Walden offers more than 45 degree programs with more than 195 specializations and concentrations in areas such as health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration, technology, and engineering.

For more information about Walden University, please visit www.WaldenU.edu/EducationUSA.

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Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition and fees.

Lauren L. Stone, Executive Director

Center for International Programs, Walden University

Tel: 1-443-627-7103 Email: lauren.stone@waldenu.edu

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Scholarships available to women from all around the world at Pine Manor College

Traditional Admission at Pine Manor College

Pine Manor College (PMC) is a four-year liberal arts college dedicated to preparing women for roles of inclusive leadership and social responsibility in their workplaces, families, and communities. It is considered one of the most diverse and affordable all women's undergraduate options in United States. As a student at Pine Manor College you receive a personalized education in the comfort of small classes on a beautiful 66-acre campus. At present, almost 10% of our student body is international students, representing more that 20 countries from around the globe! To apply for admission to PMC, please contact our Director of International Recruitment at 617-731-7104.

International students can earn up to $10,000 in scholarships per year based on merit and need.

Rolling admission available for this January and September. Waived fee for online application

The Enhanced Foundational Program (EFP)

International students for whom English is not their first language are typically great candidates for Pine Manor College's Enhanced Foundational Program, or EFP. EFP is a bachelor's degree granting program for non-native English speaking students. EFP students receive additional help and support in reading, writing, and critical thinking. To apply for EFP, you must submit an application for general admission to the college, which includes submitting SAT and/or TOEFL scores. After an initial review, a member of our admission staff will contact you regarding your fit with the EFP program.

The English Language Institute at PMC

Pine Manor College's English Language Institute, or ELI, is an integral part of the PMC community offering intensive, non-degree granting English language instruction and cultural immersion for men and women from around the world. Located directly on the PMC campus, ELI provides personal attention from supportive faculty and staff, comfortable on-campus, residential accommodations, and a full day of academics along with social and cultural activities to keep you busy from the day you arrive. Information on registering for ELI can be found at English Language Institute: www.pmc.edu/eli-application or by calling 617-731-7145.

Janna Spinazola, Pine Manor College

www.pmc.edu

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UC Davis Extension offers A discount for 2 winter quarter programs

UC Davis Extension is happy to announce  a discount of $200 for Winter Quarter's English for Science and Technology Program (EST) as well as the Communication and Culture Program (CCP). This offer will reduce the tuition of each student to $1,440 (EST) and $1,290 (CCP).

Our English for Science and Technology Program (http://extension.ucdavis.edu/international_programs/pdf/est_win_11.pdf) received an enthusiastic response from students and institutions.

Comments from Summer Quarter students include:

• "Field trips. We do not usually have such an opportunity to visit research institutions in the United States. Therefore, it was really a rare and important experience for me."
• "The different ways to teach English for the four different parts of the program is a great way to improve oral English and research English (presentation, listening & pronunciation, field trips, hot topics)."

Our Communication and Culture Program

(http://extension.ucdavis.edu/international_programs/pdf/ccp_win_11.pdf) has produced significant gains in students' confidence and motivation.

In the students' words, what they liked most was:

• "The useful knowledge I learn here. Most of the courses are very interesting, and inspire students to study English more diligently and create the desire to know more about American culture."
• "Good qualified teachers, lovely staff, wonderful cultural exchange."
• "We had access to many resources at the computer labs and library, many out-door activities such as the Ice Cream Social and many field trips to famous landscapes in California."

If you have questions about the programs, living in Davis or need help with the application process, please contact UC Davis Extension at intlinfo@ucde.ucdavis.edu

For information about UC Davis Extension International Programs, please visit our web site  at http://extension.ucdavis.edu/international_programs. 

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The Ohio State university - MBA Program - Scholarship for the Americas and Beyond

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University is pleased to announce the continuation this year of the Scholarship for the Americas, an MBA scholarship covering the full cost of an MBA education.

In addition, the Fisher MBA program offers generous financial aid to students from around the world.

http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Merit-Awards

At the Fisher College of Business, you experience the best of both worlds; a small, flexible program within America's largest research university --The Ohio State University. In addition, Fisher truly believes in diversity and has consistently recruited more than 30 percent of its MBA class from outside the U.S. As part of this culture, The Fisher College of Business is proud to announce the Scholarship for the Americas for students from Central and South America.

The Scholarship for the Americas is merit based and offered to a candidate who demonstrates strong academic aptitude, a competitive GMAT test score, work experience, leadership potential, and desire for professional development.

The Scholarship for the Americas includes:

- Full tuition waiver for the two-year MBA program

- A generous monthly stipend to cover living expenses for the duration of study.

**The estimated value of the award is $99,000 US.

Who is Eligible? If you are from Central or South America, or the Carribean, hold a four-year college degree, are looking to advance your career to the next level, and want to be part of The Ohio State University community, then YOU are eligible! The only requirement to be considered is to submit an application to the Fisher MBA program.

For More information visit http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Admissions

Alison Merzel, MBA Admissions Director

Fisher College of Business

Merzel_1@fisher.osu.edu

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Harvard Postdoctoral Position in Science, Technology and Society

The John F. Kennedy School of Government and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University are seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in Science, Technology and Society (STS). The  one-year position will carry a teaching load of one undergraduate course in Technology and Society; the successful candidate will also assist in STS Program activities and build links between STS and SEAS.

Renewal for a second year may be possible contingent on satisfactory performance. Candidates should be qualified to carry out research on the social implications of one or more aspects of engineering or applied sciences, such as information and communication technologies, biotechnology, or nanotechnology. Areas of specialization might include studies of innovation; risk and regulation; intellectual property; new research partnerships and research governance; or ethical issues in technological R&D. Research experience on comparative, international and global issues is especially welcome. Interdisciplinary teaching experiences are highly desirable. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate field, including science and technology studies, sociology, law, political science, economics, or engineering.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a statement of research interests, a writing sample or representative publication, and three letters of recommendation in paper copy to Professor Sheila Jasanoff, Director, Program on Science, Technology and Society, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Mailbox 17, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

For more information, please visit: www.hks.harvard.edu/sts/people/sts-postdoc-cfa.html

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Tuesday, December 14^th

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Announcement from Drury University regarding International Scholarships: 

Drury University would like to extend an invitation to your students wishing to study abroad in the USA, to learn about our merit-based scholarship opportunities. There are several types of scholarships available to international students:

Dean's Scholarships:   Students with a B average (3.0) or higher and with ONE of the following proficiency scores: IBT TOEFL 72 , IELTS 6.0, SAT 1650, or ACT 24 are encouraged to apply to Drury for automatic Dean's Scholarships. 

Dean's scholarships will range from $2500 - $10000.  There is no special application necessary to be considered for these scholarships.  Scholarships are guaranteed for Fall 2011 if all admission requirements have been met by Jan 1, 2011.

Trustee Scholarships:  These are by invitation only and are available for the Fall 2011 semester.  Students must submit a high school transcript of B+ (3.5) or higher and the SAT cumulative score of 1920 or higher.  Scholarships range from full tuition up to a limited number of full rides.  These are made on the final decision of the Scholarship Committee.  Students are expected to take a telephone interview during the special Trustee scholarship weekend. 

All scholarships are renewable for Drury's 4-year undergraduate degrees (or 5 years for Accounting degrees) (and 4 years of the 5-year Master of Architecture degree) with a 3.0 or B cumulative grade point average each year.

Announcement regarding International Baccalaureate Scholarship: 

Deadline: July 15, 2011

This honor is awarded to students who have completed the requirements and have or will receive an international baccalaureate diploma.  Students must submit proof of completion of the IB diploma requirements from their counselor or transcript, and a copy of their diploma once they receive it.  This award is a stackable award of $3000. Drury will stack this with a student's Academic Dean Scholarship.

College Credit for the completion of the IB Diploma with a score of:

28: at least 30 credit hours
27: at least 25 credit hours
26: at least 20 credit hours
25: at least 15 credit hours
24: at least 10 credit hours

Credit will initially be awarded as elective credit, with specific course equivalents designated in consultation with department chairs and university registrar. In most cases, a mark of 4 (HL) or 5 (SL) on a subject area test will warrant credit for specific equivalencies.

For those not completing the Diploma program, credit may still be awarded for satisfactory scores on individual subject tests.

Announcement regarding Drury University Grants: 

Activity Awards
Deadlines vary by award

Students must apply and be admitted to Drury University to qualify for any Activity Award.

Art Award (majors only)
• Submit portfolio with your application.  For more information, see www.drury.edu/art.

Athletic Award
• Scholarships vary by athletic program. These include baseball, basketball, soccer, volley ball, golf, swim, and track and cross country.  There are a sizeable number of international students who enjoy these excellent scholarships.  For more information , see www.drurypanthers.com

Debate Award
• Must apply and audition for awards on designated dates. For more information, see www.drury.edu/debate .

Music Award
• Must audition for awards on a designated date.
• Audition dates are either late fall or early spring semester.  For more information, see  http://music.drury.edu

Theatre Award
• Must audition for awards on a designated date.
• Audition dates are either late fall or early spring semester. For more information, see
www.drury.edu/theatre   

If you have any questions about these scholarships or grants, please contact me directly at jhockens@drury.edu.  I will be happy to answer your questions.  If you or your students would like a packet of information mailed directly to you/them, please send an email request with the name and mailing address. 

Online application for international students: http://www.drury.edu/admission/interapp.cfm  

Sincerely,

Julie Hockensmith, M.Ed.

Director of International Admission

Drury University

900 North Benton

Springfield, Missouri, 65802, USA

Phone: 1 417 873-7506

Fax: 1 417 866-3873

Scholarships and Fellowships Nov. 8, 2010

EducationUSA Weekly Update


No. 204 ∙ 8 November 2010

I. Scholarships and Fellowships
- UG: Merit Awards Up To $52,000 at Carroll College
- UG: Merit Scholarships to International Freshman Applicants at The University of Rhode Island
- Grad: Competitive Graduate Award over $7000 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Fellowships with stipend of up to $50,000 at Wellesley College

II. News you can use
- Black Hills State University Reduces Tuition for all Non-Resident International Students
- Columbia University School of Journalism Offers Unique Graduate Program
- Life After 'Test-Optional'

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I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Merit Awards Up To $52,000 at Carroll College

Big scholarships await - private education is affordable at Carroll College! All first year international students are automatically considered for four year merit awards ranging from $28,000-$52,000 (divided over 4 years).

Scholarships are based on a combination of secondary school GPA and official SAT or ACT results.

Apply today at: www.carroll.edu

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Merit Scholarships to International Freshman Applicants at the University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island offers merit scholarships to international freshman applicants. The preferred deadline for scholarships is December 1, 2010. (encourage applicants to Pharmacy and Nursing to apply by this early action deadline.) The Common Application is also accepted, which is easily accessible on the university website.

URI is a safe and scenic campus, only 16 kilometers away from the beautiful beaches along the Rhode Island coastline. There is also a train station nearby, which makes it easy to travel to such major cities as Boston (121 kilometers) and New York City (257 kilometers).

URI offers 80 majors in their seven degree-granting colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration (AACSB accredited), Engineering (with ABET accredited programs), Environment & Life Sciences, Human Science and Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy.

For more information, visit: www.uri.edu/admission. For questions, email Nancy Stricklin:mnancys@uri.edu.

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Competitive Graduate Award over $7000 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Competitive Graduate Award (CGA) program supports highly qualified new students, including students from underrepresented groups, who are accepted into advanced degree programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).

On average, students are awarded $7,425 to cover stipend and tuition waiver for Fall and Spring semesters. Applicants must be new graduate students, in first term of enrollment as a classified student in a graduate degree program at SIUE.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/d5Mb4h.

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Fellowships with Stipend of up to $50,000 at Wellesley College

Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities at Wellesley College The Newhouse Center for the Humanities will host three to six external fellows for the academic year 2011-2012. Residencies are ordinarily for the full academic year, but one-semester residencies can also be considered.

Newhouse External Fellows are chosen through open competition and are open to both junior and senior faculty members at other institutions. Both stipended and un-stipended fellowships are available. Stipended Faculty Fellowships carry a stipend of up to $50,000 for two semesters. All categories of fellows will receive private office space, some clerical support, technical and computing resources, and the collegiality of both the Center and the Wellesley community at large. In addition, research funds of up to $3,000 (pro-rated for one-semester residencies) will be available to all fellows for books, professional travel, access to collections and other associated costs of scholarly research.

For more information and how to apply: http://www.newhouse-...r.org/apply.php

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II. News You Can Use

Life After 'Test-Optional'
CHE, October 28, 2010
By Eric Hoover

Washington - Much has been said about the mystique of the SAT, the nation's most infamous test. But there's also a sense of mystery about colleges that don't require applicants to submit standardized-test scores. A common question: How, exactly, do admissions staffs at such colleges evaluate the applications of non-submitters? And what's life after dropping testing requirements?

At the College Board's annual conference here, several admissions officers at "test-optional" colleges have shared some answers. Melissa Falk, associate dean of admission and financial aid at Muhlenberg College, said reading the files of a non-submitter requires more time than reading the files of other applicants. That's because Muhlenberg requires applicants who don't send their scores to submit a copy of a graded paper, and to participate in an interview, either in person or by telephone. "It adds another level of subjectivity," Ms. Falk said.

Read more at the Chronicle of Higher Education: http://bit.ly/9HvuSO.

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Black Hills State University Reduces Tuition for all Non-Resident International Students

Black Hills State University (BHSU), located in scenic Spearfish, has recently instituted a great new opportunity for international students. BHSU is now charging reduced non-resident tuition for all international students. This brings the yearly cost at this great 4 year public university to:

Tuition and Fees: $6,410.40 (12 credit hours)
Room: $2,737.70 (double room)
Board: $2,991.70 (highest meal plan)

Total: $12,139.80 USD
*does not include living expenses estimated at USD $1,800 per year*

This new cost for international students at Black Hills State University is a 38% reduction in cost over the out-of-state tuition that was previously charged. BHSU is proud to offer this reduction in tuition, however, it does not offer any further specific international student scholarships, though it does offer department scholarships for excellent students.

For more information, please feel free contact Brian More at brian.more@bhsu.edu.

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Columbia University School of Journalism Offers Unique Graduate Program

Now in its fifth year, Columbia University School of Journalism is offering a unique graduate program which might interest some of your grantees. A number of international students on Fulbright scholarship programs have chosen to enroll in recent years. Unlike the Journalism School's Master of Science program, which teaches students the essential skills required of every journalist, our Master of Arts program provides each student with an individualized education in the field he or she hopes to cover. Applicants select a concentration: arts and culture, business, politics, or science: health and the environment. Once enrolled, a student's area of focus can be as broad as "business" or as specific as architecture or bioethics.

Each student comes to the program already having demonstrated competency in reporting and writing. For the most part our students are reporters, editors, and producers who have years (and, in some cases, decades) of experience, but feel they are lacking the foundation to do more challenging stories-often on complex or technical subjects.

Take Greg Callus, who had been freelancing for one of Britain's most-read political blogs,politicalbetting.com, for several years before applying for a Fulbright. After winning the grant, he chose to study political journalism at Columbia. Through the M.A. program, he's been able to explore his overlapping interests in policy, media, and business. He's taken separate courses about the European Union, comparative politics, and media entrepreneurship. Callus says that no matter where his career takes him, he's "never going to stop writing articles and books." Recent Fulbright students have also come from countries including Greece, Spain, Pakistan, Mexico, South Africa, Belgium, Peru and Norway.

All M.A. students augment high-level courses inside the journalism school with electives taken at Columbia's other departments and professional schools. The intention is to provide the kind of intellectual grounding that enables a journalist to delve deeper into a story, asking the kind of questions an expert in the field might pose and evaluating evidence. The program attracts students who might otherwise enroll in another kind of degree program: an MBA, a Master's in Political Science, or perhaps a public health degree. We give them the same access to top experts and cutting-edge thinking, but the framing is always journalistic. They write stories, not research papers, and conduct interviews instead of studies. Fortunately, we have been able to offer very generous financial assistance during the first several years of the program. And we have secured ongoing support from nonprofits including the Carnegie Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The M.A. program's content-based approach to journalism education seems particularly apt today, as the industry becomes increasingly specialized. Indeed, even in this challenging environment, graduates have found jobs with some of the most esteemed news organizations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The NewsHour, Pro Publica, and CNN. They are also writing books, producing independent documentaries, and freelancing for a variety of media outlets.

M.A. brochure online: http://bit.ly/cguVsQ. If you have questions, please contact Christine Souders: cs2534@columbia.edu.

Applications for next year's M.A. class are due on January 15, 2011.

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Scholarships Dec 12, 2010

EdUSA Weekly Update numer 205, November 15, 2010

http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/educationusa/edusa-weekly-update-no-205----15-november-2010.pdf

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EdUSA Weekly Update number 206,  November 22, 2010

http://georgetown.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/educationusa/edusa-weekly-update-no-206----22-november-2010.pdf

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EdUSA Weekly Update number 207,  November 29, 2010

http://www.fulbright-france.org/docs/2010113718_EdUSAWeeklyUpdateNo20729November2010.pdf

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University of Oregon Scholarships for International Students

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University of South Florida Scholarships for International Students

One of Florida's top three research universities, USF provides a dynamic and diverse learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Academics are anchored by distinguished faculty and supported by cutting-edge facilities and technology.  Here are some reasons you may want to recommend USF to your students:

Diversity in Student Body and Academic Offerings

- More than 1,400 international students and 200 research scholars from over 130 countries 

- More than 200 undergraduate majors including the top ten pursued by International Students

- Undergraduate programs in Business, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Behavioral and Community Sciences, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts

Advantageous Location with Global Reach

- The Tampa Bay region provides students an incredible array of opportunities for internships, study abroad, work and service experiences

- Of the top tier research universities in Florida, only USF provides the advantages of a major metropolitan location

- Students participate in endeavors with global reach: USF is home to the Patel Center for Global Solutions and the only Confucius Institute in the state.

Scholarships

- International students are eligible for non-need based scholarships, some of which may be combined with other university scholarships and scholarships awarded by outside sources

- If the student comes from an eligible Latin American nation, he/she may be considered for in-state freshman and transfer scholarships

Please visit us at http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/International to learn more about USF and find information on application deadlines and scholarships.  If you have any questions, please email Ruben Delgado at sflruben@usf.edu or Bryan Anderson at sflbryan@usf.edu.  

  Bryan Anderson

Assistant Director

Office of Undergraduate Admissions - SEFL Office

University of South Florida

2200 West Commercial Blvd., Suite 300

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33309

sflbryan@usf.edu

Voice: (954) 644-4327

Fax: (954) 644-6971

Skype: bryan.anderson0774

Website: www.usf.edu/admissions

Scholarships 12/16/2010

EdUSA Weekly Update numer 208, December 6, 2010

            Scholarships and Fellowships

- UG: International Baccalaureate Scholarship Valued at $15,000 from Winthrop University

- UG & Grad:  Receive 50% Off Tuition at East Tennessee State University

- Grad: Tulane Law School Offers Fee Waiver to EducationUSA Weekly Update Subscribers

- Be Eligible to Win:  $2,500 Scholarship from CollegeWeekLive International Day - December 14^th

             News you can use

- EdUSA Connects: Undergraduate Financial Aid Sessions Online

- Early College Admissions Applicants: Have a Plan B

- Advice: Writing College Application Essays

- New Video: A Few Essays That Worked (And a Few That Didn't)

Scholarships Dec 2010

EdUSA Weekly Update numer 209, December 13, 2010

               I. Scholarships and Fellowships

- UG: Scholarships Available to International Student Athletes at Genesee Community College

- UG: International Ambassador Scholarship up to $10,500 at Winthrop University

- Grad: Merit Scholarships up to $16,000 at Monterey Institute of International Studies

- Postdoc: Yale World Fellows Program - Now Soliciting Nominations for Fall 2011

              II. News you can use

- Western New England College Offers New Mechatronics Concentration

- The Case for Early Decision

- Stanford University "Early Action" Applications Set New Record

- Letter of Recommendation is First Step to College

scholarships and fellowships Jan 2011

EdUSA Weekly Update number 212, January 03, 2011

             I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Eckerd College Launches New International Scholars Award

- UG & Grad: St. Cloud State University Offers In-State Tuition to International Students

- Grad: Merit Based Scholarships at the Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business

             II. News you can use

- Tennessee Tech University Offers Conditional Admissions

- Study Oregon Launches Interactive E-Brochure

- College Majors 101

EdUSA Weekly Update number 211, December 28, 2010

              I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Merit Scholarships to International Freshman at University of Rhode Island

- Pre Doc: Fellowships Available at University of Texas Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs

- Post Doc: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships at Brown University

              II. News you can use

- Upcoming ACT Registration Deadline January 7^th, 2011

- Penn State Dickinson School of Law Virtual Open House on January 19^th, 2011

- After You File, Monitor Your Application Status

EdUSA Weekly Update numer 210, December 20, 2010

               I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: International Merit Scholarships up to $25,000 per year at University of Dayton

- UG: Scholarships up to 50% of Annual Cost at Western Wyoming Community College

- Grad: School of Law Merit Scholarship up to $11,000 at University of San Diego

              II. News you can use

- Upcoming ACT Registration Deadline January 7^th, 2011

- Felician College Virtual Open House on January 2011

                - Early Admissions Decisions Pour In For Class of 2015

Scholarships and Fellowships Feb 15, 2011

EdUSA Weekly Update number 216, January 31, 2011

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Grand Valley State University

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Johnson and Wales University

EdUSA Weekly Update number 215, January 24, 2011

Bryant University

Roger Williams University

University of South Florida

The Journal of Environmental Investing Scholarship Program

The University of South Carolina

Young Explorers Grant

Cordes Fellowships for Social Entrepreneurs and Non-Profit Leaders

EdUSA Weekly Update number 214, January 18, 2011

Westminster College

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

UC Berkley Extension

NYU School of Law

The University of Pennsylvania

SUNY Plattsburgh

Harvard University Graduate School of Design

EdUSA Weekly Update number 213, January 10, 2011

Moore College of Art and Design

Winthrop University College of Visual and Performing Arts

Monmouth University

American  University Washington College of Law

Scholarships Feb 14, 2011

EdUSA Weekly Update number 218, February 14, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG:  International Student Scholarships Available at North Central Missouri College

- Grad:  American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation Offers Grants-In-Aid Program

- Grad: Fellowships for Graduate Management Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

- Be Eligible to Win:  $2,500 Scholarship at CollegeWeekLive International Day on Feb 23^rd

II. News you can use

- New Opportunities for English Language Study at Northern Virginia Community College

- Join the EducationUSA International Student Photo Challenge!

-  Join EdUSA Connects Live: Researching Choices and Tests

EdUSA Weekly Update number 217, February 7, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

- UG: International Student Scholarships up to $17,000 at Maryville College
- UG: St. Catherine University Scholarships for Women up to $18,000
- UG: Merit Based Scholarships up to $24,000 at Hartwick College
- UG: 97% of Students Received Financial Aid at Drew University
- UG: New Scholarships and Programs at Valparaiso University
- Grad: The Society for Vascular Surgery Offers International Scholars Program
- Be Eligible to Win: $2,500 Scholarship at CollegeWeekLive International Day on Feb 23rd

II. News you can use

- George Washington University Offers Unique Bilingual Special Education Program
- University of Alaska Anchorage Offers New English Language Program
- Join the EducationUSA International Student Photo Challenge!
- Join EdUSA Connects Live: Standardized Admissions Tests

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EdUSA Weekly Update number 220, March 01, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Partial Tuition Scholarships Available at Berkeley College

- UG & Grad: Scholarships and Assistantships for International Students at Georgia College

- Postdoc: Edmond J. Safra Lab Fellowship to Study Causes & Consequences of Institutional Corruption 

II. News you can use

- TS College Tours Offers Exclusive Service to International Students

- Chapman University Offers High School Student Workshop in Experimental Economics

- Upcoming ACT Registration Deadline: March 4, 2011

- Babson College Offers High School Summer Programs in Entrepreneurial and Social Ventures

- Take the EducationUSA Communications Survey!

EdUSA Weekly Update number 219, February 21, 2011

Scholarships march 2011

EducationUSA Weekly Update number 221, March 7, 2011

 
I. Scholarships and Fellowships   
- UG: International Student Excellence Award at Eastern Illinois University
- UG: Felician College Offers United Nations Internship Program
- UG: St. Catherine University Priority Scholarship Up to $18,000 - Deadline is March 15
- Grad: Fellowships and Assistantships at University of South Florida American Studies Program
- Grad: Scholarships Available at University of Baltimore School of Law
 
II. News you can use
- Chapman University Offers Summer Film Institute to High School Students
- DePaul Goes Test-Optional on Admissions
- Florida State College Offers Conditional Admissions for English Language Proficiency
- EducationUSA Calls International Students to a Photo Challenge

scholarships march 2011 (1)

EdUSA Weekly Update 222

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Foreign Affairs Journal Essay Contest Offers $1000 to Undergraduate Students

- UG: International Student Scholarships Available at Leeward Community College - University of Hawaii

- UG/Grad/PhD:  Tuition Savings for International Students at Walden University

- Grad: Thomas College Offers $5000 Scholarship to International Accelerated MBA Students

II. News you can use

- Law School Admissions Council to Offer Centralized LLM Services in April 

- More Foreign-Born Scholars Lead U.S. Universities

- EducationUSA Calls International Students to a Photo Challenge! 

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Foreign Affairs Journal Essay Contest Offers $1000 to Undergraduate Students

Foreign Affairs publishes articles by today's leaders and thinkers that tackle the most pressing issues in international relations. We want to give tomorrow's leaders the opportunity to demonstrate innovative thinking on the issues that shape their world. In the second annual Foreign Affairs Essay Contest, a panel from the Foreign Affairs editorial staff will select one undergraduate's essay to be published on the Foreign Affairs Web site.

The winner will also receive a prize of $1,000, and five honorable mentions will receive a free year-long subscription to Foreign Affairs.  Students outside the U.S. are also eligible to submit an essay.   Entries must be submitted by July 1, 2011.

For more information, interested students can visit http://fam.ag/gd8IpY.

International Student Scholarships Available at Leeward Community College - University of Hawaii

Leeward Community College - University of Hawaii offers scholarships to international students after completion of one semester of study in the undergraduate degree program.  The scholarships are $500 per semester and can be awarded for a total of four semesters.  Students are eligible to apply with a 3.0 G.P.A.  In addition, Leeward Community College also offers Departmental Scholarships which international students are eligible to apply for. 

These scholarships require students to provide 50 hours of service to a Division office on campus and the student receives a $500 scholarship per semester.  Students can be awarded both scholarships concurrently.    

For more information contact Bradley Moon at bkmoon@hawaii.edu

Tuition Savings for International Students at Walden University

Walden University is pleased to extend a 20 percent tuition savings to international students who are referred by an EducationUSA Adviser.  This offer is open to all international students who enroll in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program through the end of 2011.  Walden offers more than 45 degree programs with more than 195 specializations and concentrations in areas such as health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, public administration, technology, and engineering.

For more information about Walden University, please visit www.WaldenU.edu/EducationUSA.  One tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition and fees.

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Thomas College Offers $5000 Scholarship to International Accelerated MBA Students

Thomas College is excited to announce a new scholarship for international accelerated MBA students!   All applicants of the 10-month accelerated MBA program will automatically be considered for the Thomas College Longfellow Scholarship. 

Recipients will be chosen based upon their potential for success in the accelerated program as well as their undergraduate academic achievement.  In addition to the great financial benefits of completing a MBA in just under one year, scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 to help fund their postgraduate education - a unique value! 

The application deadline of April 1st is fast approaching, so visit www.thomas.edu/international today for more information on this unique opportunity!     

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II. News You Can Use

Law School Admissions Council to Offer Centralized LLM Services in April 

An online database of LLM programs in the United States-searchable alphabetically, geographically, and by area of interest-is one of a unique array of services soon to be available online at the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website- www.LSAC.org. The new LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) will launch April 17 and will offer a convenient and efficient way for prospective LLM students to learn about available programs and to apply to multiple programs at participating law schools.  

Applicants who have earned their JD from a US law school can use the document assembly service to simplify the application process.  Applicants obtain official institution documents and letters of recommendation just once for submission to LSAC and forwarding to participating schools.  Applicants who earned their first degree in law outside the US can use this service along with the international transcript authentication and evaluation service through their LSAC account.

All LLM CAS users can access complete program descriptions and electronic applications for LLM programs, and are eligible to participate in the Candidate Referral Service, a recruiting tool used by many law schools to match applicant interests to their programs. There is a charge for use of the document assembly service and the international transcript authentication and evaluation service; there is no charge for using the searches or for the Candidate Referral Service. Additional details and fee information will be available starting in April at www.LSAC.org under Future LLM Students.

  More Foreign-Born Scholars Lead U.S. Universities

  New York Times

March 9, 2011

By Lisa W. Foderaro

The Association of American Universities, which represents most of the large research campuses in the United States and Canada, said that 11 of its 61 American member institutions have foreign-born chiefs, up from 6 five years ago. In the past two months, three colleges in the New York region have appointed presidents born abroad: Cooper Union tapped a scholar originally from India; Seton Hall University, a candidate from the Philippines; and Stevens Institute of Technology, a native of Iran.

The globalization of the college presidency, higher-education experts say, is a natural outgrowth of the steady increase of international students and professors on American campuses over the past four decades. And it will most likely lead to more relationships and exchanges abroad, they say, while giving students a stronger sense that they are world citizens - a widely advertised goal in academia.

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EducationUSA Calls International Students to a Photo Challenge!

We are pleased to announce the EducationUSA Photography Challenge to international students from around the globe - now open to international students currently studying in the United States!  Every student has a different story - their journey to the U.S., adjusting to campus life, interacting in the classroom, and so on.  EducationUSA would like to share these stories with your peers and let the world know how far you have come! 

If selected by our panel, your photos could become a key part of our EducationUSA publications and official website.   Photos will be selected at different times throughout the year, and you can add photos whenever you like.  Share your college experience through pictures while encouraging other students like you to study in the United States!

 For instructions & more details visit:  http://bit.ly/e73jQS

Scholarships April 2011

EducationUSA Weekly Update number 224, March 04, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG & Grad: Partial Tuition Waiver at California State University - San Marcos

- UG & Grad: Texas A&M Offers Merit Based Scholarships to Engineering Students

- UG & Grad: Southern Oregon University International Cultural Services Program Up to $9000 in Grants

II. News you can use

- Brooklyn Law School Announces New LL.M. Program for Foreign Trained Lawyers

- Converse International School of Languages Obtains 10 Year CEA Accreditation

- Harvard University Launches New Areas in the Masters of Design Studies Program

- University of Washington - Bothell Still Accepting Applications for Fall Quarter 

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Partial Tuition Waiver at California State University - San Marcos

A limited number of partial waivers of non-resident tuition are available on a competitive basis to enrolled international undergraduate and graduate students.   This waiver applies to all academic fields of study offered by CWU-San Marcos and is renewable for each additional academic year that the student is enrolled.

In order to qualify, please note that international students:

-      Must demonstrate excellent academic performance

-      Undergraduate eligibility is limited to students enrolled at California State University San Marcos for at least one semester

-      Graduate applicants are eligible when they apply

For more information about California State University - San Marcos, please visit: www.csusm.edu/uga

Texas A&M Offers Merit Based Scholarships to Engineering Students

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers merit scholarships for qualified international students at its F.H. Dotterweich College of Engineering.  The college offers BS & MS degrees in various engineering disciplines and a Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering.

The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering is a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to:

-      Producing engineers who become leaders and innovators in industry, the profession, and society through rigorous, hands-on degree programs and opportunities for applying their knowledge outside the classroom;

-      Engaging in research programs that significantly contribute to the well-being and sustainable development of communities and industries in South Texas, the state of Texas, and the nation; and

-      Implementing outreach programs that improve the quality of life in the communities that surround us and beyond.  

For more information on scholarship opportunities, please contact Mohamed Abdelrahman at mabdelrahman@tamuk.edu. 

Visit the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering website at http://www.engineer.tamuk.edu.

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Southern Oregon University International Cultural Services Program Up to $9000 in Grants

The Southern Oregon University (SOU) International Cultural Services Program (ICSP) provides approximately 20 international undergraduate and graduate students with grants of about $9000 USD per academic year ($3,000 USD per term) toward tuition at SOU.  Partial grants are sometimes awarded.  Once accepted to this competitive program, students who perform satisfactorily are normally able to continue with ICSP support until they complete their program at SOU. 

A unique factor of this grant is "cultural service".  Students participating in the program devote some 3 hours per week (80 hours per academic year) to volunteer service, usually consisting of making presentations about their countries and cultures in local schools.

In order to qualify, please note that:

-      The full range of criteria that one would expect will be considered, including academic excellence as demonstrated by grades and other achievement (minimum GPA is 2.75 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students), the student's own written application, an interview when possible, and letters of recommendation.  Demonstration of financial need is also taken into consideration. 

-      For ICSP grants, those selected must also have excellent and clear spoken English and the ability to represent their country effectively in public.  For both programs, we also strive to achieve some geographical balance in participation.

For more information about Southern Oregon University, please visit: www.sou.edu/international

II. News You Can Use

Brooklyn Law School Announces New LL.M. Program for Foreign Trained Lawyers

Brooklyn Law School has launched an LL.M. program to provide foreign-trained lawyers with the knowledge needed to master American legal discourse, practice law in the U.S. and enhance their skills for practice in their home countries. The unique program offers specializations in business law, intellectual property law, and refugee and immigration law.

Individualized attention in small classes, and improvement of legal English skills, is emphasized. A special New York Bar Exam preparation course is available. Our campus is located in a vibrant New York City neighborhood, only minutes from Manhattan by subway or car. Guaranteed campus housing is available to full-time students.

Apply Online at http://www.brooklaw.edu/llm

For more information contact Julie Sculli at phone: 718-780-0626 or email: julie.sculli@brooklaw.edu     

Converse International School of Languages Obtains 10 Year CEA Accreditation

Converse International School of Languages has obtained 10-year CEA accreditation which represents only the highest quality programs and institutions and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Converse International School of Languages is the premier English language training center in downtown San Francisco with over 40 years of experience.

Since 1972 our motivated students have learned to communicate effectively and with confidence in English.  Our small class size and individual attention (maximum of 8 students for General programs and 4 students for Premier programs) ensure that the students will quickly develop skills and confidence. 

To learn more, please visit: www.cisl.edu

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Harvard University Launches New Areas in the Masters of Design Studies Program

The Harvard University Graduate School of Design is launching two new areas within its Master in Design Studies program: Critical and Strategic Conservation and Anticipatory Spatial Practice.

The Master in Design Studies is a one-and-a-half year, post professional, non-studio degree program (MDesS) designed to enable students with specialized interests to pursue advanced studies through course work and independent study in the areas of history and philosophy of design, technology, urbanism, sustainability, housing, project management, and real estate. These areas of study complement the traditional elements of the GSD curriculum and allow students to customize a cross-disciplinary course of study with a high level of specialization. The MDesS program seeks highly motivated students with a keen commitment to rigorous research in emerging domains of design.

To learn more, visit http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/academic/mdes

University of Washingotn - Bothell Still Accepting Applications for Fall Quarter

The University of Washington Bothell is still accepting applications for freshan applicants for fall quarter which begins in September. UW Bothell grants a prestigious University of Washington degree! Our Bothell campus is 20 minutes from the Seattle campus, and offers a small school environment with small classes.

For more information please visit our website at www.uwb.edu or email Sabrina Moss (smoss@uwb.edu).

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EducationUSA Weekly Update number 223, March 28, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Next Step Magazine Announces 'Win Free Tuition Giveaway' to Undergraduate Students

- UG: Juniata College Offers International Friendship Awards and Scholarships

- UG & Grad: Financial Aid Available to International Students at University of Richmond

II. News you can use

- SUNY College at Old Westbury Still Open for Admissions and Scholarships

- College of Lake County Offers 8 Week Summer Intensive English Course 

- Alert: Diversity Visa Scammers Sending Fraudulent Emails and Letters

- EducationUSA Calls International Students to a Photo Challenge! 

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Next Step Magazine Announces 'Win Free Tuition Giveaway' to Undergraduate Students

Next Step Magazine is pleased to announce our Win Free Tuition giveaway, a scholarship contest where students can win a year of free tuition at the college of their choice.  

The maximum award amount is $20,000 to be paid towards tuition and the deadline for registration is June 20, 2011.

To register for your chance to win, visit http://www.nextstepu.com/registration1.aspx

Juniata College Offers International Friendship Awards and Scholarships

All full-time, degree-seeking international students at Juniata will receive a $2,000 per year International Friendship Award.

Most international students are also eligible for partial merit-based scholarships (scholarships for students with a record of high academic achievement) and need-based grants (grants based on the financial need of student). Currently, these scholarships range in amount from $2,000 to $10,000.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/e9EJ7U

Financial Aid Available to International Students at University of Richmond

Each year a limited number of need-based financial aid grants are offered to international students (non-U.S. citizens) in the incoming class.  Grant recipients will generally continue to receive aid in the following years. International students who do not receive financial aid their first year will generally not be assisted in following years, unless funds permit. The average award this year was $34,460.

In addition, international students can be considered for all merit scholarships, except the Army ROTC scholarship program and National Merit Scholarships.

For more information, please visit http://financialaid.richmond.edu/prospective/international.html

II. News You Can Use

SUNY College at Old Westbury Still Open for Admissions and Scholarships

Although it is getting late, SUNY College at Old Westbury is still open for undergrad and graduate admissions.  Also, they still have space in their International Freshman Scholarship Program, which is a free dorm room if you plan on living on campus at Old Westbury.  To be considered for this scholarship, international students need to have taken the SAT exams.

For more information, please contact John Champoli at ChampoliJ@oldwestbury.edu or visit www.oldwestbury.edu.

College of Lake County Offers 8 Week Summer Intensive English Course 

The College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois is pleased to announce its new 8 Week Summer Intensive English course from June 6 - July 29, 2011.  Highlights of this program include:

-      Monday through Thursday Classes

-      State-of-the-art language lab

-      Writing center with one-on-one tutoring

-      Small classroom environment

-      Personalized attention

-      Includes all on-campus student activities

-      Learn these skills - Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Grammar

• Do you already have some of these skills? The summer institute is perfect for you!!

Cost for tuition and fees only is $1,956

  Students must show financial proof of $4,500 to cover the total cost of the program including tuition and fees, housing, transportation, food, personal supplies, books, and medical insurance.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2011 

For more information, please contact Tammy Mireles, International@clcillinois.edu or tmireles@clcillinois.edu

Website: www.clcillinois.edu/international

Alert: Diversity Visa Scammers Sending Fraudulent Emails and Letters

The Department of State, Office of Visa Services, advises the public of a notable increase in fraudulent emails and letters sent to Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program (Visa Lottery) applicants.

The scammers behind these fraudulent emails and letters are posing as the U.S. government in an attempt to extract payment from DV applicants. All applicants should be familiar with information about DV scams provided by the Federal Trade Commission. Also review the procedures for the DV program provided below, so that you know what to expect, when to expect it, and from whom.

Read More: http://1.usa.gov/dUjqBl

EducationUSA Calls International Students to a Photo Challenge!

We are pleased to announce the EducationUSA Photography Challenge to international students from around the globe - now open to international students currently studying in the United States!  Every student has a different story - their journey to the U.S., adjusting to campus life, interacting in the classroom, and so on.  EducationUSA would like to share these stories with your peers and let the world know how far you have come! 

If selected by our panel, your photos could become a key part of our EducationUSA publications and official website.   Photos will be selected at different times throughout the year, and you can add photos whenever you like.  Share your college experience through pictures while encouraging other students like you to study in the United States!

For instructions & more details visit:  http://bit.ly/e73jQS

Scholarships april 2011

EducationUSA Weekly Update number 227, April 25, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Hamilton College Offers $32,000 in Financial Aid to International Students 

- UG: Merit Scholarships Available up to $6000 at Concordia University Wisconsin

- Grad: Multiple Scholarships and Grants for International Students at SIT Graduate Institute 

II. News you can use

- Study Texas Launches Revamped Website

- Graduate-School Applications From Foreign Students Continue to Rise

- Customize and Digitize Your College Education

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Hamilton College Offers $32,000 in Financial Aid to International Students

Hamilton, a liberal arts college with an emphasis on individualized instruction and independent research, is a national leader in teaching effective writing and persuasive speaking.  Close to half of all students are on financial aid and receive $32,000 on average which covers full tuition, room, board, and student activity fees.   

In order to be eligible, the following requirements must be met:

-       Acceptance to Hamilton College under one of four Decision Plans: Early Decision Plan I (Nov 15 deadline), Early Decision Plan II (January 1 deadline), or Regular Decision (January 1 deadline).

-       Students should complete the International Student Financial Aid Application and the Certification of Finances.  These forms should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.  International students who are U.S. citizens need to complete the FAFSA, the C.S.S. Profile and the Hamilton Financial Aid Application.

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Merit Scholarships Available up to $6000 at Concordia University wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit. Our philosophy gives each student the opportunity to succeed today and grooms leaders for tomorrow.  Whatever your aspirations, over 60 majors and 24 minors give you the chance to zero in on your future.

Merit tier-based Undergraduate Scholarships are still available at Concordia University for the 2011-12 school year!  International students may be eligible for one of the following scholarship types and amounts:

-     Recognition Scholarship:         $3000

-     Honors Scholarship:                  $4000

-     Regents Scholarship:                                $5000

-     Presidents Scholarship:            $6000

-       On-campus employment opportunities are also available upon arrival. 

For more information, please email international.admissions@cuw.edu or visit http://bit.ly/fxqO1J

Multiple Scholarships and Grants for International Students at SIT Graduate Institute

SIT Graduate Institute equips students with theoretical knowledge, field experience, and professional skills. Programs are based on an experiential learning model and a commitment to social justice and intercultural communication. SIT offers Master of Arts degree programs in Conflict Transformation, International Education, Sustainable Development, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on its campuses in Brattleboro, Vermont and Washington, DC.

At the SIT Graduate Institute, international students may be eligible for a combination of grants and scholarships that cover some portion of the cost of attendance. SIT grants are based primarily on need and students are automatically considered for this grant when their application is reviewed. A number of scholarships have also been established to recognize students who reflect the SIT mission through their professional and personal lives.  Scholarship opportunities include:

-       Activism and Advocacy Scholarship

-       The Anderson Family Fund

-       Bradley/Gamble Fellows Program in Population Studies

-       BRAZ-TESOL/Alumni Scholarship

-       Career Experience Scholarship

-       Community Service and Volunteer Scholarship

-       International Aid and Development Scholarship

-       Middle East and Islamic Cultures Scholarship

-       Pino Scholarship for the Program in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management

-       Professional Association Scholarship

-       Recent Graduate Scholarship

-       Student Diversity Scholarship

-       Intercultural Leadership Award

-       INTERLINK Language Center and SIT Fellowship

-       SIT Peace Fellowship

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/hBfIUR

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Study Texas Launches Revamped Website

With over 200 institutions of higher education to choose from and an environment as diverse as the culture, Texas, the Lone Star state, is a great place to live and learn! 

Study Texas is a group of educational and training organizations in the state of Texas, whose broad purpose is to connect international students and professionals with quality education and training. Members include community colleges, public and private colleges, universities, and professional English language schools. Study Texas institutions offer thousands of degrees to choose from. Come explore Texas and find out why it is a great place to live and learn!

Come study, explore, and enjoy the history and life of the Lone Star State:

•  Outstanding educational programs
•  Affordable education and living
•  Great weather all year round
•  Arts and Culture
•  Beaches, Mountains and Deserts
•  Spirit and hospitality of the Lone Star State
•  Enjoy the array of Texas food including Texas barbeque
•  Colorful Texas history
•  Diverse Texas culture
•  Great Sports: Home of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers
•  Texas style shopping
•  True Cowboy Experience: Ranches and Rodeos 

Visit the newly launched and revamped Study Texas website at: http://www.studytexas.us/

Graduate-School Applications From Foreign Students Continue to Rise

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Karin Fischer

April 12, 2011

Foreign-student applications to American graduate schools are up 9 percent over last year, with much of the increase fueled by a double-digit expansion in applications from prospective Chinese students, according to a report released today by the Council of Graduate Schools.

Applications from India and South Korea, meanwhile, saw renewed growth after stagnating last year. The three countries send the largest numbers of international students to the United States. 

The report's author, Nathan E. Bell, called the findings "encouraging," saying they suggest continued strong interest around the world in American graduate education, despite increased global competition for top students. Application figures tend to overstate actual enrollment trends because prospective students may apply to multiple universities, but Mr. Bell, who is director of research and policy analysis at the graduate-schools group, said he expects international enrollments this fall to climb between 3 and 6 percent.

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Customize and Digitize Your College Education

New digital textbook services could transform how course materials are delivered to students.

 U.S. News & World Report

By Brian Burnsed

April 25, 2011

Keith Graziadei, an adjunct ESL professor at Santa Monica College, was wary of putting together course packets for his students because of the rigmarole inherent in their assembly. Instead of finding the articles, securing copyright clearances, and having the materials printed, he used to simply have his students purchase two textbooks and print supplemental materials he created. 

This semester, however, Graziadei took part in a pilot program for a new tool called AcademicPub, which allows professors to build custom course packs online that have automatic copyright clearance. Students can purchase these online and either print them in the school bookstore, have them shipped directly by AcademicPub, or read them as a high resolution PDF via any digital reader. 

Rather than being forced to buy two textbooks, which can cost about $45 total, Graziadei's students have access to a custom book containing textbook chapters and his original materials that only costs $20.50. "I had never created a course pack before because my thinking was it's a lot of work involved," he says. "This made the process very streamlined and very easy." 

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EducationUSA Weekly Update number 226, April 18, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Merit Scholarships Available to International Students at Central Washington University 

- UG: Idaho State University Offers International Students Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

- UG & Grad: Saint Louis University Invests $1 Million in Aid for International Students

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- Transfer Students: 8 Things You Need to Know

- St Cloud University Launches New and Improved International Student Website

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Merit Scholarships Available to International Students at Central Washington University

All new undergraduate international students enrolling for fall, winter, or spring quarter will automatically be considered for eligibility for merit-based scholarships.  Scholarships are available while funds last.  Students who apply for admission early will have better opportunities for receiving scholarships.

Central Washington University is a comprehensive, four-year public university offering bachelors and masters programs. Several campuses are available for students to choose from -including a residential main campus in Ellensburg and six other university centers located throughout the Washington state.

The main campus offers an outdoor paradise with some of the best fly-fishing, hiking, river rafting, snow-mobiling and skiing in the Pacific North West. Central Washington celebrates cultural diversity, and promotes leadership and academic excellence through classroom experiences and a host of extra-curricular activities.  International students receive personalized assistance through a dedicated and friendly international student services staff.

For more information about international student undergraduate admissions, please visit http://bit.ly/eKBMsJ 

For more information about international student scholarships, please visit http://bit.ly/epvemv

For inquiries, please contact our International Student Recruiter, Ms. Clarice Tan at TANCL@CWU.EDU or 001-509-856-8563.

Idaho State University Offers International Students Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

Idaho State University (ISU) is still awarding non-resident tuition waiver scholarships for 2011-12. Students need to be admitted to an eligible undergraduate program by May 1 and have a 3.0+ GPA.

ISU offers programs in business, engineering, arts, sciences, health professions, and technology.

Contact ISU recruiter Sean Milton at miltsean@isu.edu for more information or visit http://bit.ly/eEQ31L

Saint Louis University Invests $1 Million in Aid for International Students

Saint Louis University has announced that it will provide $1 million in new institutional aid to international students for the 2011-2012 academic year. The University currently educates students from more than 80 different countries and is exploring new educational partnerships in China and India.

"As we continue to recruit students from around the world, it is important that we remember that many of them face the same financial realities as our American students," said University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. "This investment not only reflects our strong commitment to our international students, but also our rising status as a global institution."

Saint Louis University is enhancing its support of international students in other ways as well. The University recently completed a new Center for Global Citizenship, which brings SLU's internationally focused academic programs and support services under one roof. The center also features a 1,000-square-foot student lounge, state-of-the-art conference rooms with global teleconferencing capabilities and a classroom dedicated to supporting international teaching.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ebwj0X

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Transfer Students: 8 Things You Need to Know

By Lynn O'Shaughnessy

Posted: November 16, 2010 -- US News & World Report

Most of the attention during this admission season is on high school seniors, which means transfer students often get lost in the shuffle. That's a shame since a sizable number of college students end up transferring every year.

According to special report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, a third of students end up transferring to other colleges or universities. Some of these students are transferring from community colleges, but many are also seeking to move from one four-year school to another.

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St Cloud University Launches New and Improved International Student Website

St Cloud University has recently updated the Center for International Studies website, making it easy to navigate.  Everything a potential international student needs to know about St. Cloud State University, and how to apply, can now be found at this site.

St. Cloud State University is a comprehensive university with over 200 undergraduate majors, 60 graduate majors and 2 Ed.D programs available. St. Cloud State's undergraduate and graduate programs hold nearly every available national accreditation. Currently, St. Cloud State is home to more than 1,173 international students from 89 countries.

Visit the new and improved website at: http://bit.ly/h1jyVA

EducationUSA Weekly Update number 225, April 11, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Green River Community College Announces International Student Scholarships & Work Grants

- UG: University of Indianapolis Offers International Students $15,000 in Merit Based Scholarships

- Grad: Fellowships for Graduate Management Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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- UNC Charlotte College of Business Will Open State-Of-The-Art Center City Building

- State of Georgia Launches 'Study Georgia' Consortium

- Cheshire Academy Offers Unique Summer Intensive English Language Program 

- New Visa Rules, Tuition Increases in UK, Sweden, and Australia Impact Foreign Students

 I. Scholarships and Fellowships

 Green River Community College Announces International Student Scholarships & Work Grants

Green River Community College is offering a range of scholarships and work grants to newly enrolled full time international students.  Requirements include an International Student Scholarship Application Form for New Students and academic transcripts (in English, a copy is acceptable). 

International student scholarship and grant opportunities include the following:

-      Achievement, Merit, & Leadership Scholarship

•  Awards range from $300 - $2000 in the form o  f tuition waivers in one or three installments, depending on the terms of the award.
• Deadline: August 15 (Fall); November 15 (Winter); February 15 (Spring); May 15 (Summer)

-      High School Plus Scholarship

• Awards range from $300 - $2000 in the form of tuition waivers in one or three installments, depending on the terms of the award.
• Deadline: August 15 (Fall); November 15 (Winter); February 15 (Spring); May 15 (Summer)

-      Leadership Work Grant: International Student Ambassador (ISA) Apprentice

• Students may earn up to $1000 per quarter training in the on-campus leadership program.  ISA Apprentice awards are work grants and may be one, two or three quarters in length depending on the terms of the award.
• Deadline: July 10 (Fall); December 4 (Winter); February 26 (Spring)

 For more information, please visit: www.greenriver.edu/international

University of Indianapolis Offers International Students $15,000 in Merit Based Scholarships

All undergraduate international students who apply to the University of Indianapolis are considered for merit-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year - and they are now accepting Undergraduate Applications for 2011 Fall Term!

The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a comprehensive and diverse institution of higher education dedicated to preparing graduates for effective, responsible and articulate membership in today's global world. Now in its second century, the University continues to grow its reputation internationally for its academic programs and high level of student engagement in learning, leadership, and service. Ranked in the top 25% percent of schools of our type by US News and World Report, the University of Indianapolis is a Tier-1 school in the Midwest.   

For more information, please visit: www.uindy.edu

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Fellowships for Graduate Management Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), one of the nation's premier technological universities, delivers innovative management programs integrating business and technology.

Graduate Management Programs at WPI merge conceptual theory with real-world practice. Hands-on, active learning creates graduates who stand apart because of their ability to apply the fundamentals of technology and management to solving challenging, real-world problems. Every aspect of WPI's Graduate Management Programs recognizes the importance of this intersection of business and technology.

WPI offers fellowships to full-time graduate students who must also work 15 hours per week with management faculty and remain in good acadmic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA).  The average award amount is $4,800 and will be available for the leanght of the program.  A total of 30 fellowships will be offered per semester on a rolling deadline.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/maUJg

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UNC Charlotte College of Business Will Open State-Of-The-Art Center City Building 

Beginning in the fall of 2011, the MBA program and several other Belk College graduate programs will move to UNC Charlotte's new state-of-the-art Center City Building located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. The new structure will provide UNC Charlotte with an enduring presence in the city's business and cultural district, while serving as a brick-and-mortar illustration of the University's position as the leading institution of higher education in the region.

The MBA program at UNC Charlotte's Belk College of Business has ranked in the top tier of part-time programs in the country, according to the 2012 edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News Media Group. UNC Charlotte tied for 59th place among 295 programs in the annual ranking, which is compiled from responses by business school deans and MBA directors.

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State of Georgia Launches 'Study Georgia' Consortium

Colleges and universities in the State of Georgia are proud to announce the launch of one of the largest and most organized study consortia in the United States. Study Georgia, with over thirty member institutions, recently formed to help bring talented students from around the globe to the diverse educational programs offered by Georgia's institutions of higher learning.

Please visit the new interactive website where you will find information on:

• ESL Programs

• Two-Year Degree Programs

• Four-Year Degree Programs

• Post-Graduate Degree Programs

• Financial Aid for International Students

• Information on US Culture and the Application Process

For more information, please visit http://www.studygeorgia.us/

Cheshire Academy Offers Unique Summer Intensive English Language Program

The Cheshire Academy offers both intermediate and advanced intensive English language courses from July 2 - 30.  What is unique about their program is that ESL students participate in "specials" which are non-graded elective courses in physics, computer programming, robotics, ceramics, international cuisine and music theory. This fully integrates ESL students in academic settings and provides further language acquisition in these academic interests. 

Furthermore, students spend 3 hours per day in direct instruction with a teacher-student ratio of 1:4, live with an American roommate, visit local colleges, sample local food, and embark on a special trip to Harvard, MIT, the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, and the Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise!

The cost for the 4 weeks is $5,295, which includes books and all activities. Students tend to bring about $300 for personal expenses while transportation to and from JFK is provided free of charge.

For more information, please visit www.cheshireacademy.org

New Visa Rules, Tuition Increases in UK, Sweden, and Australia Impact Foreign Students

'New Barriers to a Foreign Degree'

The New York Times

By Christopher F. Schuetze

April 3, 2011

PARIS - At the same time that the number of university students who study abroad continues to climb, a few countries have moved to put up barriers to entry.

Three nations - Australia, Britain and Sweden - have made access to their highly attractive higher education systems more difficult for foreigners. Britain and Australia are adjusting visa and immigration policies, while Sweden will, for the first time in modern history, charge tuition for some foreign students.

The most recent action occurred in Britain, where the Home Secretary, Theresa May, announced on March 22 new rules that will cut student visas by up to 80,000 a year, or almost a quarter of the total granted annually in previous years. The rules, which also include a more stringent English-language requirement, will be rolled out this year and should be fully in place by April 2012.

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EducationUSA Weekly Update number 229, May 9, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Tuition Waivers Available at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

- UG: International Student Scholarships up to $8000 at Old Dominion University

- UG & Grad: The University of New Mexico Offers International Student Amigo Scholarship

II. News you can use

- The University of Baltimore Launches New M.S. in Global Leadership Degree

- 281 Last-Minute Colleges with Vacancies 

- Inc. Magazine Features Willamette MBA Course as One of the Best in the Country

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Tuition Waivers Available at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Institute of Technology is offering tuition waivers for international students. This is a discount of up to 50% of non-resident tuition! Eligibility is based on course grades for previous academic work. This non-competitive award is given to all qualifying applicants.

OSU Institute of Technology prepares students for careers in technology and industry. The world's top companies help plan OSU coursework, donate equipment for labs, offer paid internships, and hire OSU graduates.  Students can earn a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technologies, and other programs listed at www.osuit.edu.

OSU Institute of Technology will continue to accept applications during the months of May and June for students planning to enroll in Fall 2011. To expedite the application process, students may submit their application electronically or by fax.  To request an application, send an email to international.office@okstate.edu and allow OSU Institute of Technology to help you begin your journey to the USA!

International Student Scholarships up to $8000 at Old Dominion University

At Old Dominion University, studies are designed to help you bring your talents, your ideas and your goals to life. You gain knowledge and experience in classrooms and facilities with the latest teaching technologies, and through internships with global industries. Learning at ODU doesn't end in the classroom -- the faculty engages the modern mind with real-world puzzles and cutting-edge solutions.

Over half of the students attending ODU get financial help from one source or another, and international student scholarships are one such source.  Competitive and merit based, they cover partial tuition ranging between $4,000 and $8,000 per year.  In order to qualify, international students must: 

• Be a newly admitted (never previously enrolled) undergraduate international student
• Hold a non-immigrant visa and subject to out-of-state tuition rates
• Pursuing an initial Bachelor's degree
• Hold a minimum "B+" equivalent high school GPA (SAT not required, but recommended)

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/kYUgLw

The University of New Mexico Offers International Student Amigo Scholarship

If you've worked hard, you'll be glad to know the University of New Mexico is paying attention -- and paying thousands of dollars each year in international scholarships.

The Amigo Scholarship for International Students entitles outstanding international students to a waiver of non-resident tuition and a cash award of $250 per semester provided a student meets renewal requirements.  In general, eligible students are those who: 

• Are admitted to UNM by the deadline
• Have degree-seeking status
• Will be enrolled full-time;
• Do not have other institutional awards
• Are on non-immigrant visa status (F1 or J1 status and not permanent resident)
• Have not previously or currently been attending UNM  
• Must have a current and complete degree application on file with International Admissions

With more than 200 top-quality academic degree programs, there's no career, no future --- no life --- you can't reach when you begin at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. A leading research university, with renowned faculty and exceptional facilities for learning and exploring, UNM is also one of the best educational values in the country.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ltrMON.

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The University of Baltimore Launches New M.S. in Global Leadership Degree

The University of Baltimore, a public institution within the University System of Maryland, has announced the launch of a new M.S. in Global Leadership degree. Fully accredited by AACSB International, the program is designed to prepare participants for global leadership positions in international businesses, multilateral agencies, and non-profit organizations and will hone the special competencies required for success in multicultural organizations at home and abroad.

The educational objectives of the 30-credit program are to develop the business skills needed to successfully lead an organization in a global environment, develop the ability to operate effectively in diverse socioeconomic, political and cultural global environments, provide socially responsible leadership in the multicultural, global arena and be able to build and sustain mutually rewarding relationships with key global partners Potential participants who would benefit from this program include high performing managers fast-tracked for global leadership responsibilities, managers of foreign companies charged with cross-border business coordination and outsourcing services, functional experts and cross-functional team leaders challenged to perform in multicultural settings and public sector managers groomed for global leadership positions. The University of Baltimore's urban campus is less than one hour by commuter train from Washington, D.C.

Applications from qualified international students are welcome. Tuition and fees are $8,880 for nine credits per semester. For more information, please visit www.ubalt.edu/admissions or contact gradadmissions@ubalt.edu.    

281 Last-Minute Colleges With Vacancies

CBS MoneyWatch.com

By Lynn O'Shaughnessy

May 4, 2011

Did you get shut out of all of your dream colleges this spring?

Believe it or not, there is still time to apply to colleges. While the deadline for many schools has long since passed, plenty of colleges and universities have extended their deadlines.  Beginning today, you can find the names of these schools on the website of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. The list, which is officially called the Space Availability Survey, contains 281 colleges and universities with vacancies from all parts of the United States.

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Inc. magazine features Willamette MBA course as one of the best in the country

The Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management's venture investing course has been named one of the 10 best entrepreneurship courses in the country by Inc. magazine. 

The MBA course, taught by Rob Wiltbank, associate professor of strategic management, places students in real-world angel investing groups to hear business pitches from entrepreneurs. Back in the classroom, the students share the best opportunities and use specific criteria to determine which new companies are worth an investment. They invest using real money from the Willamette Angel Fund, which was created through donations from alumni and other supporters. 

"The unique program - the only one of its kind among the region's business graduate schools - gives students insight into entrepreneurship from both sides of the table" Wiltbank says. (Read more about it in a  recent feature article on the Willamette University website.)

Inc. magazine's feature showcases "innovative classes that emphasize experience over study," courses that throw out the past assertion that "you can't teach entrepreneurship." The article says these classes are "distinguished by their excellence (most have won awards or been adopted by other schools), their innovation and their ambition."

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EducationUSA Weekly Update number 228, May 2, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: North Dakota State University Awards Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarships

- UG: University of South Carolina Offers Upstate Scholars Program    

- Grad: School of Law Merit Scholarship up to $11,000 at University of San Diego

- Grad: International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Program Available at the University of Utah 

II. News you can use

- Mount Holyoke Launches Nexus: A Curriculum to Career Program Minor

- Diplomat in the Deccan - A Trip Down Memory Lane: Choosing the Right University

- Race to the top: Colleges Take Different Stances on Admissions  

- EdUSA Connects Live Webinars: Finance Your Studies

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

North Dakota State University Awards Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarships

The Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship reduces tuition for undergraduate international students to 50 percent of the out-of-state tuition rate. This scholarship is available to all bachelor's seeking international students who qualify for admission at North Dakota State University and hold F-1 student status.

Given the nature of the scholarship, recipients are expected to share their cultures with U.S. students, faculty, staff and members of the community in activities that are academically and culturally beneficial. This enables people to increase their knowledge of the scholarship recipients' cultures and countries of origin and to gain a better sense of global society.  International students must apply before June 1 for Fall semester and November 1 for Spring semester.

For more information, visit: www.ndsu.edu

University of South Carolina Offers Upstate Scholars Program  

The University of South Carolina Upstate Scholars Program for new and continuing students assists academically talented individuals in their pursuit of higher education. The prestigious awards are given to students who have demonstrated their potential through academic merit. USC Upstate and the upstate region will benefit from the leadership and academic excellence these scholars bring to campus.

Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students; however, the number of awards available will be determined by the University. Early application for admission to USC Upstate is encouraged for students to be considered for new student scholarships.

Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at info@uscupstate.edu for more information.

School of Law Merit Scholarship up to $11,000 at University of San Diego

The University of San Diego School of Law awards merit scholarships to students admitted to the LL.M. in Comparative Law program based on the merits of the applicant's scholastic and professional experience. Applicants acce  pted to a graduate program at the School of Law are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship award.

Comparative Law students study side-by-side with J.D. and LL.M. students from across the U.S. and around the world. The contemporary, dynamic J.D. curriculum prepares Comparative Law students to deal effectively with U.S. attorneys on questions of common interest.  International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 250 CBT / 600 PBT / 98 IBT and must have a degree in law.

For more information, visit University of San Diego at:  http://www.sandiego.edu/law/financial_aid/types_of_financial_aid/scholarship_programs/graduate_law_scholarships.phpInternational

Teaching Assistant (ITA) Program Available at the University of Utah

International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) are a vital part of the teaching mission at the University of Utah. The Graduate School requires all non-native English speaking graduate students to be cleared by the ITA Program in order to be eligible for a tuition benefit for teaching assistantships.

Screening for oral English proficiency is done throughout the year, and pre-semester workshops prepare ITAs for their teaching assignments. On-going training and support is offered throughout the academic year in the form of graduate-level English classes, one-on-one and group tutorials, classroom observations with follow-up consultations, mid-semester student evaluations, and seminars on topics of interest to ITAs.

For more information, visit University of San Diego at: www.gradschool.utah.edu/ita

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Mount Holyoke Launches Nexus: A Curriculum to Career Program Minor

Mount Holyoke is happy to announce Nexus, a new academic minor available to students.  This Curriculum to Career program enables students to meaningfully link their liberal arts education with their career goals.

Nexus gives students a focused, intentional way to connect their academic work with valuable professional experience beyond the gates, through internships, research projects, and summer employment.  Approved Nexus Tracks include:

-       Art and Society

-       Education and Society

-       Global Business

-       Journalism, Media and Public Discourse

-       Law and Public Policy

-       Non-Profit Organizations -Sustainable Development

A Nexus minor consists of 16 academic credits and requirements include: 

• Three academic courses, chosen from a faculty-approved list
• An internship, research project, or summer job -a pre-experience course (or a suitable methods course) and a post-experience course
• A public presentation at the annual LEAP (Learning from Application) Symposium

For more information about the Nexus program at Mount Holyoke College, please email Marie Troppe at mtroppe@mtholyoke.edu

Diplomat in the Deccan - A Trip Down Memory Lane: Choosing the Right University

Katherine Dhanani, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, shares her thoughts on how she chose Kenyon College as an undergraduate student:

"Why did I pick Kenyon?  I knew I was interested in having direct engagement with faculty, I liked the idea of the nurturing environment at a small school, I wanted a broad education and I wanted to go to a school with a reputation for academic excellence.  Given these criteria, I researched schools primarily using college guides.  (No internet in my day-I had to do my research in the library!)"

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Race to the top: Colleges take different stances on admissions

NewsOK

By Lillie Roney

Posted: May 1, 2011

Turns out, getting into college might not be as stressful as many students think.

Cindy Eubanks, a University of Oklahoma admissions counselor, said OU only looks at the numbers - unweighted GPA, class rank and standardized test scores.

"The only time admissions will ever look at a student's classes or even resume ... is if they do not meet the automatic acceptance requirements," she said.  

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EducationUSA Weekly Update number 231, May 23, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

- UG: Mount Holyoke College 21^st Century Scholars Program Valued at $25,000 Annually

- UG: International Student Academic Award Available at Northern Michigan University

- UG: University of Toledo Offers International Rocket Scholarship

- UG & Grad: Partial to Full Funding for International Students at Pittsburg State University

II. News you can use

- Revisiting the Value of Elite Colleges

- Studying abroad: US in a league of its own

- China Rush to U.S. Colleges Reveals Predatory Fees for Recruits

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Mount Holyoke College 21^st Century Scholars Program Valued at $25,000 Annually

Mount Holyoke's 21st Century Scholars Program is their most distinguished and generous merit award. Each year, approximately 35 new scholars are welcomed into the program.

These first-year students have an outstanding record of scholarship and co-curricular achievement, as well as considerable leadership potential. This award includes:

• A $25,000 scholarship renewed annually for up to a maximum of eight semesters
• Funding for an internship or research project of the student's own design
• Admission to a first-year honors tutorial with a faculty member

First-year applicants are considered automatically for these awards without regard to financial need and no additional application is required.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/m0Ojh2

International Student Academic Award Available at Northern Michigan University

The International Academic Award is available to academically talented, undergraduate international students who are enrolled at Northern Michigan University as first-time, full-time baccalaureate students.

The award reduces tuition and this reduction can amount to a savings of $1,100 per spring semester, $1,100 per winter semester, $1,000 per spring/summer semester, or up to $3,200 per calendar year.

The international student must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible:

• Must hold a valid, in status, F-1 Visa.
• Must achieve a 3.00 cumulative GPA (or higher) within the first four semesters of study at NMU, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. 
  • Note: Sixteen credit hours per semester are needed to complete most degree programs within 8 semesters.
• Recipients of the International Academic Award will be provided the opportunity to perform up to 15 hours of community service for each semester the award is received.

For more information, please visit: www.nmu.edu/iao

University of Toledo Offers International Rocket Scholarship

The International Rocket Scholarship is offered to new undergraduate international students who are entering the university as an adult, transfer or directly from high school who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship covers the out of state surcharge, valued at approximately $9,000. Students whose native language is not English must have a minimum international TOEFL score of 500 paper based, 173 computer based, or 61 internet based test or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 and be academically admissible to receive this award.

Students are eligible for this award until they earn an undergraduate degree, but must do so within 15 semesters over a maximum of five consecutive years. A completed international undergraduate application for admission, all required transcripts, $40 application fee, and official passing TOEFL or IELTS report must be postmarked by the application priority deadline for the term of application.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/iS8jrb

Partial to Full Funding For International Students at Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University is a public university located in the southeast corner of the state of Kansas. Serving approximately 7,000 students, PSU has an international population of about 500 students from 40 different countries. Pittsburg State offers more than 100 internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Although the university is more than 100 years old, class sizes have remained small and individually focused. Pittsburg State University is very attractive to prospective international students because of the quality of our programs and the comparatively low tuition fees.

Several scholarship opportunities are available to international students and selection is based on academic records submitted with the application.  Undergraduate scholarships cover partial to full tuition while graduate assistantships can cover tuition, stipend for living expenses:

-       Undergraduate International Advocate Scholarship

• Cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Student may apply for this scholarship after 1 semester at Pittsburg State

-       Undergraduate Honors College for Incoming Freshmen

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Must be admitted to PSU and apply before Feb 1 for fall admission each year
• Applicants must also submit an SAT or ACT score

-       Undergraduate Honors College for Transfer Students

• Cumulative GPA of 3.75
• Must be admitted to PSU and apply before Feb 1 for fall admission each year

-       Graduate Assistantships

• Must be admitted to the graduate program

For more information, please visit www.pittstate.edu/iss or email i-admit@pittstate.edu.

II. News You Can Use

Revisiting the Value of Elite Colleges

The New York Times

May 23, 2011

By David Leonhardt

A decade ago, two economists - Stacy Dale and Alan Krueger - published a research paper arguing that elite colleges did not seem to give most graduates an earnings boost. As you might expect, the paper received a ton of attention. Ms. Dale and Mr. Krueger have just finished a new version of the study - with vastly more and better data, covering people into their 40s and 50s, as well as looking at a set of more recent college graduates - and the new version comes to the same conclusion.

Krueger writes this, "That you go to college is more important than where you go. Recognize that your own motivation, ambition and talents will determine your success more than the college name on your diploma."

Read More: http://nyti.ms/hIgfBG

Studying abroad: US in a league of its own

Think US universities are elitist and prohibitively expensive? Think again. The States can open doors, says Chris Alden.

The Telegraph

Posted May 23, 2011

Which country is the number one foreign-study destination? A glance at the upper reaches of the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings is all you need to find your answer. Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California Institute of Technology (Caltech): there are no fewer than seven US institutions in the top 10, and 21 in the top 30, so it's little wonder that the US is popular with British students.

"I think students realise that going to the US says something about them," says Lauren Welch, head of advising at the Fulbright Commission, which represents American universities in the UK. In a recent survey, 91 per cent of British students cited the quality of universities as a reason for choosing the US.

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China Rush to U.S. Colleges Reveals Predatory Fees for Recruits

Leon Lin was ecstatic when he found out he'd be leaving home in southern China to study at the University of Connecticut. As the Chinese agent whom his parents paid $5,000 to help him get into the school told him, the university's flagship campus at Storrs was a highly ranked institution, with 25,000 students and ready access to Boston and New York City. And eventually Lin would return home with the status and career advantage of a U.S. degree.

It never crossed his mind that he'd pay $47,000 a year to live in an almost empty country inn and attend classes five miles down the road at a UConn satellite campus comprising two buildings and 250 students. He shares a room and a microwave with his only compatriot on the Torrington campus, Li Rirong, a fellow freshman with similarly dashed dreams.

"I didn't know there was a regional campus," said 20-year- old Lin. "I knew there were lots of international students at Storrs. I said, 'Torrington campus, what the hell?'"

Read More: http://bloom.bg/jeUwki

EducationUSA Weekly Update number 230, May 16, 2011

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

- UG: Up to $14,000 in Scholarships for International Students at The College of Saint Rose

- UG: International Baccalaureate Scholarship Valued at $15,000 at Winthrop University

- UG & Grad: Utah State University Offers Alumni Legacy Nonresident Scholarship

- UG & Grad: Scholarships and Assistantships Available at the University of New Haven - Connecticut

- Postdoc: The Phillips Collection Fellowship Available at The George Washington University

II. News you can use

- Breaking News: List of STEM Degrees Eligible for Optional Practical Training Has Been Expanded

- New English Language Courses Available at Fox Valley Technical College

- Apps Help Students Study for the SAT and ACT

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Up to $14,000 in Scholarships for International Students at The College of Saint Rose

In keeping in differing academic calendars worldwide, The College of Saint Rose is offering an extended application and scholarship deadline for undergraduate applicants. Students who submit a Saint Rose application for admission by June 1st will receive full consideration for academic scholarships ranging up to $14,000 for each of four years of attendance at Saint Rose.

Application requirements include:

• Completion of the online application
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Official high school transcripts or equivalent (please consult the school for country specific requirements)
• Official SAT Math and Critical Reading scores

To learn more about scholarship criteria, please visit: http://bit.ly/m4B3Hy.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship Valued at $15,000 at Winthrop University

Winthrop University is committed to increasing diversity on campus. For this reason, we recently introduced the International Baccalaureate scholarship.  This scholarship is guaranteed as long as the GPA requirement is met!  Winthrop University works with rolling admissions and is therefore still accepting applications for the fall 2011 semester!

The International Baccalaureate scholarship is awarded to all international freshman applicants who:

• Complete the IB Program (Diploma or Certificates) through the senior year of high school
• Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on their higher level courses

The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per academic year and is renewable every semester for up to four years as long as a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained.

For further details on all of our international student scholarships please visit http://bit.ly/jagQfV or contact Fred Schlingemann by email: Schlingemann@winthrop.edu or phone: 00-1-803-323-3395.

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Utah State University Offers Alumni Legacy Nonresident Scholarship

Did one of your parents earn a degree from USU? If so, you can now attend Utah State and the nonresident portion of tuition will be waived!

Follow your parents' footsteps and become an Aggie. We'd love to have you here! To qualify for the Alumni Legacy Nonresident Scholarship, a future Aggie must:

• Be admitted
• Have at least one parent who earned an associate degree or higher from Utah State University (application required)
• Enroll at USU as a first-time student

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rITMe

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Scholarships and Assistantships Available at the University of New Haven - Connecticut

For many years, men and women from countries other than the United States have come to UNH to study and prepare for careers in fields relevant to the needs of their homelands and/or the international community. These students have added an important dimension to the cultural and academic mix on our campus. We, in turn, have worked hard to offer them a quality education, an easy-to-reach location, and a hospitable environment in which to learn and grow.

The University of New Haven offers generous scholarships for academically qualified international undergraduates, partial-merit scholarships for graduate engineering students, and research or assistantships for other graduate international students.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/ltBGhu (undergraduates) or http://bit.ly/lZGY5F (graduates).

The Phillips Collection Fellowship Available at The George Washington University

The Phillips Collection, in partnership with The George Washington University (GWU), offers a Post-Doctoral Fellowship available to support research and teaching on topics in American, European, or non-western art, including photography, from 1780 to the present. The fellow is expected to be in residence in Washington, DC, at The Phillips Collection during the fall and spring semesters throughout the term of the fellowship - July 2012 through June 2013. The Fellow will be expected to teach one undergraduate or graduate course at the Phillips' Center for the Study of Modern Art or at GWU's Foggy Bottom Campus, present at least one public lecture at the Phillips, and participate in other programs and discussions with scholars, critics, museum staff, and students at the museum and the university during the fellowship.

The appointment carries a departmental affiliation with GWU's Department of Fine Arts and Art History and with The Phillips Collection. The Fellowship will carry a stipend. A generous benefits package is available. In addition, the fellowship will provide various university/museum privileges, including access to facilities, libraries of institutions, equipment, support staff, curators, and faculty.

The Fellowship is open to untenured scholars who have received their Ph.D.s within the past five years. Preference will be given to applicants whose projects focus on subjects related to the museum's areas of collecting and reinterpret the topic via innovative methodological approaches or alternative perspectives that may cross national boundaries and art historical time periods.  Deadline for receipt of application is January 15, 2012 -- please contact the Program Coordinator for application requirements and further details:

Program Coordinator

Center for the Study of Modern Art
The Phillips Collection

1600 21st Street NW

Washington, DC 20009
Email: CSMAprograms@phillipscollection.org

Phone: +1 (202) 387-2151 (x286)

II. News You Can Use

List of STEM Degrees Eligible for Optional Practical Training Has Been Expanded

ICE announces expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math degree programs
Qualifies eligible graduates to extend their post-graduate training

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

May 12, 2011 - Washington, DC

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today published an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension-an important step forward in the Obama administration's continued commitment to fixing our broken immigration system and expanding access to the nation's pool of talented high skilled graduates in the science and technology fields.

By expanding the list of STEM degrees to include such fields as Neuroscience, Medical Informatics, Pharmaceutics and Drug Design, Mathematics and Computer Science, the Obama administration is helping to address shortages in certain high tech sectors of talented scientists and technology experts-permitting highly skilled foreign graduates who wish to work in their field of study upon graduation and extend their post-graduate training in the United States.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/iTL5l4

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New English Language Courses Available at Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College has added additional course offerings for their expanding English Language Institute! Come and learn English and enjoy their safe and friendly community in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Courses available to international students and features of the program now include:

• Beginner, intermediate, advanced English levels
• 16 week sessions
• Mid-August and early January start dates
• Pronunciation, grammar, speaking, writing, and reading
• Academic classroom environment
• TOEFL test not required to enter FVTC programs
• TOEFL/TOIEC Preparation classes available
• Earn an English Competency Certificate

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/mRKjJs.

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Apps Help Students Study for the SAT and ACT

The New York Times

May 11, 2011

Teenagers have a hard time paying attention to anything that's not flashed across a smartphone screen. Yet somehow, parents still expect results when they plop an SAT study book in front of their children. Apps that help teenagers study for the SAT (or, for those not living on either coast, the ACT) are improving, as traditional test-prep businesses like Princeton Review and Kaplan refine their mobile software to compete with start-ups.

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scholarships and fellowships june 2011

EducationUSA Weekly Update -- No. 233 ∙ June 13, 2011 

I. Scholarships and Fellowships   

- UG: Hiram College Global Scholarship Offers up to $19,000 Per Academic Year

- UG: International Student Scholarships Available at Georgia College

- UG & Grad: East Tennessee State University Offers International Student Merit Scholarship

- Postdoc: Campbell Fellowships Available for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations

 

II. News you can use

- College Essays: The Common Application Sets 500-Word Limit on Main Essay

- Advice: How to Avoid Common Freshman Mistakes

- Business School: M.B.A. Programs Tackle Global Challenge

 

 

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

 

 

Hiram College Global Scholarship Offers up to $19,000 Per Academic Year

Hiram College, located in the northeastern region of Ohio, is a small private liberal arts institution known for its academic excellence and its focused research institutes.  By submitting a general application for admission, international students are automatically considered one of Hiram's merit-based Global Scholarships.  Global Scholarships are international student financial awards that cover a maximum of $19,000 per year and that can be renewed annually for up to four years of study.

Global scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic preparation and performance, standardized test scores, class rank, teacher evaluations, personal essay, and individual skills and talents. The strongest emphasis is placed on academic performance.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mUC1Ig

International Student Scholarship Available at Georgia College



Georgia College and State University offers the International Student Scholarship (IIS), which is awarded as a tuition waiver that covers either the full cost or half of the cost of out-of-state tuition.  Students are considered for the IIS based on academic ability, extracurricular involvement, and financial need.

Georgia College is a public liberal arts university in Milledgeville, Georgia, which is in the central part of the state.  The student body includes more than 100 international students from 50 countries.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/cQSfDc

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 Advice: How to Avoid Common Freshman Mistakes

Business School: M.B.A. Programs Tackle Global Challenge

M.B.A programs at universities around the U.S. are not only taking steps to expand their curricula to incorporate a variety of international perspectives; they also are realizing the importance of recruiting international students in order to better connect with the global business network. 

A recent article in US News and World Report highlights the initiatives underway by U.S. business schools that attempt to bring in a greater number of students from developing countries and emerging markets.  In order to help these markets grow, the article states that universities are looking at various ways to incentivize international students to come to the U.S. to study and to then return to their home countries to apply their newly-acquired knowledge and skills.

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EducationUSA Weekly Update -- No. 232 ∙ June 6, 2011    

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Scholarships and Fellowships June 2011 (1)

EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #235   June 27th, 2011

I. Financial Aid

UG: Hartwick College Offers EducationUSA Competitive Scholarship
UG: Eckerd College Provides International Student Grants and Work-Earned Monies
UG/Grad: International Student Awards Available at University of Central Missouri
UG/Grad/Postgrad: University of Oregon Offers Wide Variety of International Student Scholarships

II. Campus News

• University of Baltimore Introduces M.S. in Global Leadership
• Campbellsville University in Louisville Offers ESL Institute
• Study Oregon Website Includes Interactive E-Brochure


I. Financial Aid

HARTWICK COLLEGE OFFERS EDUCATIONUSA COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP

Hartwick College, a small private liberal arts school located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in New York State, offers a variety of merit based scholarships for International Students. The awards range from $5,000 to $24,000 per year for up to four years of study. No additional forms need to be filled out - just an application.

In addition, Hartwick Colleges offers a special scholarship named "The EducationUSA Competitive Scholarship," which is valued at $24,000 per year. There is a nomination process through your local EducationUSA center.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/j5hxZq

ECKERD COLLEGE PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GRANTS AND WORK-EARNED MONIES

Eckerd College, a small, liberal arts and sciences college in St. Petersburg, Florida, automatically considers international applicants for an International Student Grant of up to $11,000, and up to $2,000 in work-earned monies based on the documents and test scores you submit with your admission application.

In addition to this grant, Eckerd College awards a limited number of International Scholars Awards of up to $5,000 to qualified admitted students who show academic promise and the potential to be a leader in the 21st century. This scholarship program is open to admitted students who do not hold US citizenship.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/kTDMuN

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARDS AVAILABLE AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI

University of Central Missouri, located in the town of Warrensburg, offers a variety of scholarships for international students at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. Scholarship applications must be received one month prior to the start of the semester you intend to enroll.

Scholarship opportunities include the International Excellence Award ($3000) for first-year undergraduate students and the Graduate International Award ($1000) for entering students at the graduate level.

The University of Central Missouri is home to nearly 600 international students and scholars from over 50 countries. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides a comprehensive orientation for international students and scholars along with on-going updates throughout each semester. Services also include assistance for international students, scholars, and their families with matters such as immigration status, housing, employment, medical care, health insurance, and personal concerns.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/jh5sgH

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON OFFERS WIDE VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Oregon provides various scholarships for its international student population. For example, the International Cultural Services Program (ICSP) consists of 30-40 renewable scholarships that apply to tuition only and range from $6,000 to $20,000 per year.

The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component that requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and faculty, staff, and fellow students at the University of Oregon. These scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people. ISIP is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Additional scholarships and fellowships for international students who demonstrate financial need and academic merit include the International Dean's Excellence Award (IDEA) for New International Students, the Pressman Family Scholarship, and the Jim and Jean Tattersall International Student Scholarship.

All scholarships mentioned are available for the 2012-13 school year and require a completed application by February 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/j892mB

II. Campus News

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE INTRODUCES M.S. IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

The University of Baltimore, a public institution within the University System of Maryland, has announced the launch of a new M.S. in Global Leadership degree. Fully accredited by AACSB International, the program is designed to prepare participants for global leadership positions in international businesses, multilateral agencies, and non-profit organizations.

The educational objectives of the 30-credit program are to develop the business skills needed to successfully lead an organization in a global environment; to develop the ability to operate effectively in diverse socioeconomic, political and cultural global environments; and to provide socially responsible leadership in the multicultural, global arena. Applications from qualified international students are welcome.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/m8YbNI

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY IN LOUISVILLE OFFERS ESL INSTITUTE

The English as a Second Language Institute at the Louisville campus of Campbellsville University prepares non-native speakers of English for full-time study at the university. All ESLI students take intensive courses in grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Students are tested for English proficiency and placed into the level of study that matches their needs.

ESLI students benefit from small classes, qualified and dedicated faculty, one-on-one tutoring, academic advising, and cultural excursions to nearby cities and tourist attractions. Students who successfully complete advanced-level studies of the ESLI are able to enroll at Campbellsville University for the regular university program.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/jEUvD7

STUDY OREGON WEBSITE INCLUDES INTERACTIVE E-BROCHURE

Study Oregon is a group of educational and training organizations whose purpose is to connect international students and professionals with quality education and training in the state of Oregon. The members include community colleges, public and private colleges and universities, English language schools, art institutions and a college of naturopathic medicine.

In addition to scholarship information for Oregon colleges and universities, the website offers an interactive e-brochure that includes an overview of the state of Oregon, search features to find out which schools offer which majors, pop-ups with student profiles, photo galleries, videos and more. Note that Flashplayer and hi-speed internet is required for full functionality; however, if you prefer to have a dvd version mailed to you, please contact julie.g.walkin@oregonstate.edu.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/lw0wlO

scholarships and fellowships July 2011

EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #239  July 25th, 2011


I. Financial Aid

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Eastern Washington University, located in the town of Cheney, provides a range of scholarship opportunities for undergraduates on campus. The New International Student Scholarship is an award ranging from $1,500 to $4,500 that is given to freshman and transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. EWU offers 10 ISS awards annually.

International students can also apply for the International Ambassador Scholarship, an award worth approximately $5,600. In addition to having a GPA of at least 3.2, student need to show an interest and potential for helping to internationalize EWU campus and community. Recepients of the Ambassador Scholarship must complete 20 hours of pre-approved community service or volunteer involvement.

All scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis and require full-time enrollment in the university.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/n85Yxm

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2012 AT GEORGIA COLLEGE

Georgia College is happy to announce that approximately 10 renewable International Student Scholarships (ISS) will be awarded for the Spring 2012 term. The ISS is a tuition waiver that covers either the full cost or half the cost of out-of-state tuition. Students receive these scholarships on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extra-curricular involvement and financial need. Applications and all information for undergraduate funding can be found at the main international website.

Prospective graduate students can apply for similar funding called the International Graduate Assistantship, which can reduce annual costs by approximately $14,000. Applications for graduate financial assistance are included in the applications for admission.

Georgia College is a public liberal arts institution located in Milledgeville. The student body includes more than 100 international students from more than 50 countries.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/q4menC   YouTube

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR RESEARCH

The Epilepsy Foundation supports a series of grants to advance the understanding of epilepsy, leading to better treatment, to more effective prevention, and ultimately to a cure. The grants fund a wide range of researchers, including students, junior level and senior level investigators.

The Predoctoral Research Training Fellowship supports full-time doctoral students with their dissertation research related to epilepsy, thus strengthening their interest in establishing epilepsy research as a career direction. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship develops academic physicians and scientists committed to research in the field.

Research conducted through these grants must take place in the United States. Proposals for the fall cycle are due by August 31, 2011, unless otherwise noted in the specific program description.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/omf8Qj

PRINCETON SOCIETY OF FELLOWS OFFERS THREE-YEAR FELLOWSHIPS

The Princeton Society of Fellows, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, invites applications for the 2012-2015 Fellowship competition. Four three-year Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded this year (two in the Humanities and Social Sciences, one in East Asian Studies, and one in Humanistic Studies).

The stipend for academic year 2012-13 will be approximately $76,000. Fellows are provided with a shared office, a personal computer, a research account of $5000 per year, and access to university grants, benefits and other resources. Applicants must have completed the PhD degree between Jan. 1, 2010 and Sept 30, 2011, or ABD applicants must have fulfilled all conditions for degree by June 15, 2012. Complete applications and all supplementary materials must be postmarked by September 30, 2011.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/omscbn

II. Campus News

NEW VIDEO: UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO MASTERS OF INTL & DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

  Watch the new video (http://vimeo.com/9255251) to meet the director of the program and to hear student perspectives. Please contact Associate Director Barbara Pena at bpena@... with any questions.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oY1ou2   Facebook

MASTERS OF EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE AT JOHNS HOPKINS  http://bit.ly/q4i1bC

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GET INVOLVED AT ANDERSON UNIVERSITY (http://www.anderson.edu/crc/iss/) http://bit.ly/qss6UF

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EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #238  July 18th, 2011


I. Financial Aid

FEE WAIVER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE AT BUTTE COLLEGE

Butte-Glenn Community College, a fully accredited two-year institution, is located approximately 75 miles north of Sacramento in northern California. Every semester, the International Student Office offers Fee Waiver Scholarships for International Students valued at $1,000 each. These scholarships give students from around the world the opportunity to study at Butte College for a reduced cost.

The International Student website (http://www.butte.edu/international/) also provides helpful resources, such as information on English language requirements, guidance on housing, and a step-by-step guide for the application process. Cindy Phelps, the International Admissions Coordinator, can be reached at phelpsci@... or (530) 895-2572.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nbwRyo

IUPUI OFFERS INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR AWARD AND ELS AWARD

Indiana University-Purdue University Indiapolis (IUPUI) provides many scholarship opportunities for international students. All scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more per semester), and funds provided by these scholarships do not cover intensive English as a Second Language study.

The International Ambassador Award and the ELS Ambassador Award are valued at $3,500 per year and are renewable for up to four years, provided that the student maintains a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must volunteer annually for 15 hours of service at IUPUI events that have an international theme.

To be considered as an International Ambassador, international students must be admitted as beginning freshmen by May 1st for the fall semester and submit one of the following: a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 80, a minimum SAT Critical Reading Score of 450, or an IELTS score of 6.0. The ELS Award is based on successful completion of ELS Language Centers Level 112.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nyG0vX

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-OMAHA

To demonstrate its commitment to international students, the Office of International Studies and Programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) awards two scholarships to academically talented students from around the world. UNO Advantage Scholarships allow recipients to pay resident tuition rates, which typically reduces tuition charges by about 65%. Scholarships are worth $6,600 to $8,500 per year and are renewable annually with good academic progress. New International Student Scholarships are worth $6000 per academic year and are not renewable. Partial grants of $3,000 are sometimes awarded for a single semester.

To qualify for consideration, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be a prospective UNO undergraduate or graduate student (not currently enrolled), and be a J-1 or F-1 visa applicant or visa holder. Students can apply for these scholarships online or submit a downloadable application via mail.

International students may also qualify for graduate assistantships or department scholarships (open to both undergraduate and graduate students). Check with your specific academic program to ask about additional oppurtunities, eligibility requirements, and application procedures.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oZMGk0

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY AWARDS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The American Society for Microbiology International Fellowship Program encourages international research and training collaborations in the microbiological sciences. These grants award fellowships to promising young investigators in resource limited nations who are within five years of obtaining, or are in the process of obtaining, their Masters, PhD, or other equivalent academic degree, and who are working in any of the microbiology disciplines.

Three total fellowships are available per application round (one each to Asia, Africa, and Latin America/Caribbean). A maximum of $5,000 is provided for the fellow to visit a host scientist abroad and carry out a research project. The award is not intended to provide travel to obtain a degree at the host institution. Fellowships can be anywhere between 6 weeks and 6 months in length.

The application is now available and may be submitted online before October 15, 2011. Applications should be submitted jointly by the prospective fellow and the host. Contact international@... if you have any questions.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qnSIiL

II. Campus News

SUNY DELHI OFFERS NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE  http://bit.ly/pSOHc3

TULANE RECEIVES $50M FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARS PROGRAM http://bit.ly/r5RI11

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES MASTERS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING http://bit.ly/phL2W7

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EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #237  July 11th, 2011


I. Financial Aid

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eastern Connecticut State University's mission is to prepare students for community and industry leadership. For this reason, we have established a limited number of Presidential Scholarships for international students to recognize their outstanding potential to become leaders in their respective communities.

This Presidential Scholarship is a partial tuition waiver in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. It is renewable each year until completion of an undergraduate degree as long as qualified international students are in good academic standing.

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state’s designated public liberal arts college. A predominantly undergraduate institution, Eastern attracts and welcomes a diverse community of learners, supported by a teaching faculty, staff, administrators, and a residential campus that promote intellectual curiosity, integrity, and social responsibility.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nada5K

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR WOMEN AT ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY

International students are an integral part of the student community at St. Catherine University, a Catholic liberal arts instutition located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Many international students receive some financial assistance through International Student Scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $16,000 per year while enrolled full time.

The scholarship is awarded to female, undergraduate students enrolled in the day program. Scholarships are based primarily on academic achievement and financial need and are applied to tuition and room and board. Note that most International Student Scholarships are based on the student taking four classes per semester and living on campus. Scholarships will be reduced if a student takes fewer classes or lives off campus.

Be sure to submit a scholarship application with your application for admission.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nQ9TXV

INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES OFFERS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The Institute for Humane Studies provides Humane Studies Fellowships to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates planning academic careers and engaged in liberty-advancing research. Past fellows have researched topics such as historical and contemporary ideas on freedom of action and the rule of law, and the fellowships support students in variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology.

Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000 and fellowship winners may re-apply for each year of their studies. In 2010, the Institute for Humane Studies awarded more than $650,000 to 180 students. The program is open to full-time graduate students, including law and MBA students, and undergraduate juniors and seniors with a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. The application deadline for the 2012-2013 academic year is December 31, 2011.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/q7hkEE

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT ANNOUNCES NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The University of Bridgeport in Connecticut has launched a new international graduate scholarship program for incoming international graduate students. Students applying to the MBA Program, Global Development and Peace Program, or any program in our School of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering) are eligible for this award. Applicants will automatically be considered for a scholarship when they send in the University of Bridgeport international application and all admissions materials.

Students may be awarded $3,000, $4,000 or $5,000 per year based on academic achievement and test scores (a TOEFL/IELTS score and a GRE or GMAT score are required). The scholarship will be for the international student’s first year of study, and all graduate students with a scholarship must take 9 credits per semester.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nZKrPz

II. Campus News

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY APPROVED AS TOEFL TESTING SITE  http://bit.ly/kaYYH1

   NEW MASTER'S PROGRAM IN EDUCATION AT COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY http://bit.ly/pNNDMw

NEW BOOK: LL.M. ROADMAP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS http://bit.ly/qs8AHn

NIGERIAN STUDENT AWARDED FULL MIT SCHOLARSHIP http://bit.ly/q0Oe4I

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EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #236   July 5th, 2011


I. Financial Aid

SUNY POTSDAM OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH

INTERNATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM

SUNY Potsdam offers a International Incentive Program to qualified undergraduate students to help with the costs of attending university in the US. The incentive is equal to $8220 each year for a maximum four years. To receive this funding, students must maintain full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits per semester), live in campus housing, and participate in the campus meal plan. SUNY Potsdam (or the State University of New York at Potsdam) is a four-year public university located in rural upstate New York. SUNY Potsdam welcomes a number of international students each year and currently hosts students from 31 different countries.

For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/m054W6

GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Michigan State University provides a variety of funding opportunities for international students who wish to study at the undergraduate level. Upon submission of an application for admission, all international undergraduates will automatically be considered for the Global Neighbors Scholarship, a merit-based $4,000 annual scholarship that is renewable for eight consecutive semesters. In addition, the Global Spartan Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 awarded to academically talented international students based on grade point average at the time of application. Each year, more than 4,200 students and 1,000 scholars from 100 countries join the Michigan State University community. The Office of International Students and Scholars http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/ provides helpful information for students about the visa process, academic and social life, and ways to get involved on the MSU campus.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/lU1kRu

GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP AND FORTE FELLOWSHIP AVAILABLE FOR MBA STUDENTS AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY

The MBA program at Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington has several funding opportunities available to international graduate students. Each academic year, approximately eight Global Fellowships valued at $25,000 are provided through the Institute for Global Organizational Effectiveness. Preference is given to students who have a direct connection with Latin America. In addition, women who are entering the MBA program can apply to be a Forté Fellow, which provides half- to full-tuition funding for both years of the program. This award is offered through the Forté Foundation, whose mission is to increase the number of female business leaders and to support their careers through business education and networks. International students may also qualify for other awards, including the Dean's Fellowship, School of Business Merit Fellowships, and Graduate Assistantships.

For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/kRpRNz

FACULTY FOR THE FUTURE PHD AND POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE TO WOMEN

The Schlumberger Foundation awards Faculty for the Future fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities abroad. Launched in 2004, the Faculty for the Future community now stands at 194 women from 54 countries, and it grows steadily each year. Program grants, which are based on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location, are capped at $50,000 for PhDs and $40,000 for Post-doctoral study.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:

- Be a woman;

- Be a citizen of a developing country;

- Wish to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in physical sciences or related disciplines;

- Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad;

- Wish to return to their home country to continue academic career upon completion of studies;

- Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in outreach work to encourage

young women into the sciences;

- Hold an excellent academic record

The 2012 Awards session will be open to applications on September 1st 2011.

For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/lfQGjl

II. Campus News

OREGON STATE UNIV BEGINS PROCESS TO ESTABLISH STATE'S 1ST ACCREDITED PUBLIC HEALTH COLLEGE http://bit.ly/iQvoMy

UNIV OF WASHINGTON TO HOST GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS http://bit.ly/iXpJyK

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Education USA Weekly Update - No. 253 * 31 October 2011

I.Fi nanc ial Aid

UG: University of Richmond Full Tuition Scholarships

Issue #253 October 31st, 2011

UG: Minnesota State University Tuition Reduction for New International StudentsUG/Grad: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire International Student Scholarships UG/Grad: University of Nevada Reno Merit Scholarships

Grad: Illinois State University Graduate Assistantship Program

II.Ca mpus News

• Purdue University Announces New Global Health Residency Program

• Register Now! EducationUSA Virtual College Fair in November

• University of Oklahoma Students Give Up Coffee and Soda

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Richmond will award up to 45 full tuition scholarships annually, renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters, for incoming first-year students. The University will consider all students for the Richmond Scholars Program who submit a complete application by December 1, 2011.

The evaluation process is highly personalized and holistic. Students who are selected to advance to the semi-final round will be notified by email and postal mail. Finalists will be notified by email so they can make arrangements for an expense-paid campus visit for the required scholarship interview.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/sAUtJK

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TUITION REDUCTION FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Minnesota State University (MSU) offers more than 140 bachelor's programs and 80 graduate programs. Each year, the university is selected to host U.S. Government-sponsored students on Fulbright, Muskie, and

other scholarships programs. Currently, 600 international students from 72 countries are enrolled at

MSU and enjoy a safe and welcoming community.

MSU will offer new international students an in-state resident tuition scholarship that can be renewed each semester. First semester reduced tuition and fee rates are given automatically to new undergraduate F & J international students on a MSU I-20 (DS2019) during their first semester. First semester reduced tuition and fee rates may continue based on meeting and maintaining the Cultural Contribution scholarship requirements of a 2.5 GPA and 25 completed cultural contribution hours. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ryjugk

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Founded in 1916, UW-Eau Claire continues to build its national reputation based on the achievements of its students and faculty. As one of the Midwest's top public universities, UW-Eau Claire provides students with small classes led by talented professors, cutting-edge

programs, endless opportunities to get involved and experience more of the world, and the support they need to meet their goals for success. Add to that a safe and friendly campus community and beautiful surroundings(from rivers and bike trails to shopping and entertainment), and you have one exceptional place.

Approximately 90 percent of international students receive scholarships. Scholarship applications are reviewed after students are

accepted to UW-Eau Claire.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rNzZfS

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno, is the oldest university in the state of Nevada. This mid-sized university is a fully accredited public university and a comprehensive Doctoral/Research Tier One University. The academic atmosphere at Nevada is vibrant, challenging, and personal; the degrees earned here will open doors to your future.

Nevada offers international awards for undergraduate students, and scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate international students. Selection is based on merit and participation in extracurricular activities.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tG8eEQ

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP PROGRAM Illinois State University graduate programs teach students advanced skills

which prepare them for further scholarly, professional, and creative endeavors. More than 20,000 students - of which nearly 3,000 are graduate students - attend Illinois State University each year.

Approximately one-third of all Illinois State graduate students have assistantship support. Graduate assistantships include a monthly stipend, which varies in amount depending on the number of hours required for the assistantship, student status, source of the funding, or nature of the assistantship assignment. Assistantships are intended to facilitate progress toward a graduate degree.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rT0KHm

PURDUE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL HEALTH RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Through Purdue University's new global health residency program,

pharmacy graduates are improving health care in Kenya, a country faced with scarce medical resources and a surplus of need from widespread disease including AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and diabetes.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/w2gjTP

REGISTER NOW! EDUCATIONUSA VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR IN NOVEMBER

The EducationUSA Virtual College Fair will take place during International Education Week this November, featuring over 130 colleges & universities from more than 11 states across the United States!

Join us live on Tuesday, November 15, from 9am-2pm (EST) and Thursday, November 17, from

9pm-2am (EST). Participation is free, and registration is open to all prospective international students!

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/noLIsp

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA STUDENTS GIVE UP COFFEE AND SODA Most college students would cringe at the thought of giving up their daily coffee or

caffeinated soda, especially for 10 straight days.

Five hundred University of Oklahoma students, however, have been drinking only

water, or limiting their consumption of drinks like coffee and soda, since Monday. The students are pledging the money usually spent on other beverages to Living Water International's 10 Days program.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tAIbKb

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university. EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)

An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid

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EducationUSA Weekly Updates: Scholarships and fellowships for international students from US schools.

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EducationUSA Weekly Updates (scholarship and fellowship programs from American universities for international students)

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