Scholarships and Fellowships
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I. Financial Aid
UG: Wilson College Partial Tuition Scholarships to Academically Talented Female Students
UG: Capital University Merit Scholarships Cover up to 40% of Tuition Costs
UG: Dickinson State University Global Awareness Tuition Waiver Program
UG: Maryville College Merit Scholarship Program
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Montana State University Offers Millions of Dollars in Financial Aid
Grad/Postgrad: Montclair State University Graduate Assistantships
II. Campus News
• Tulane Law School Application Fee Waiver
• Seton Hall University Lowers Tuition for all Undergraduate Students
• EducationUSA Launches Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study
I. Financial Aid
WILSON COLLEGE PARTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACADEMICALLY TALENTED FEMALE STUDENTS
Wilson College welcomes international students to our beautiful campus in South-Central Pennsylvania. With rigorous academics, small classes and a safe environment, Wilson has long been a popular choice among young women outside the United States. Fourteen percent of our current undergraduates are international students and our increasingly diverse faculty benefits all students.
Wilson College offers a limited number of partial tuition scholarships to academically talented female students from around the world. Wilson awards bachelor's and associate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business, education, international studies, pre-professional, equestrian studies, and veterinary medical technology. Ten percent of the students enrolled in the College for Women are international students representing 22 countries.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mYvGox
Capital University is a comprehensive, independent university grounded in the Lutheran tradition. The education we offer is experiential, intimate, and urban. From the arts and sciences to professional programs, our teachers excel at both challenging students and creating a personalized learning environment. We believe the intellect is best developed when it’s exposed to education inside and far from the classroom. That’s how we engage the community in the pursuit of lifelong learning. In short, Capital University prepares students to contribute to the world — through both their professional lives and personal service.
In recent years, four out of five undergraduate international students have received scholarships. The average award has been about 30-40% of tuition. Scholarships are renewable from year to year as long as students maintain the required minimum grade point average. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of superior prior academic or school performance. Financial need is a secondary consideration.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qKzxu8
At Dickinson State University, we believe education is the essential cornerstone to “preparing for greatness!” Students attending Dickinson State University receive a quality education, which includes competitive athletics, and a diverse campus life experience.
Located on the scenic western edge of the North Dakota Badlands, Dickinson State University resides in the growing community of Dickinson, North Dakota.
The Dickinson State University Global Awareness Tuition Waiver Program provides substantial tuition assistance for qualified and dedicated international students who desire to study at a progressive, student-centered American university. The DSU Global Awareness Tuition Award is a renewable waiver which covers up to 53% of your annual tuition costs.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pbcGlR
One of the unique strengths of Maryville College for international students is that we offer the close interaction and friendliness of a safe and small school environment, but also have a full range of services especially for international students.
Maryville College has a strong scholarship program for international students and most of our international students receive a scholarship. Scholarships are based on merit, as determined by school records and/or test scores, essay, and extracurricular activities.
To apply for a scholarship, an applicant must submit a complete application including an essay describing their academic goals, their reasons for choosing Maryville College, and their reasons for feeling they deserve or need scholarship funding.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/odJYzP
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FINANCIAL AID
Montana State University will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for admission for the fall of 2012. Scholarships range in amount from US$2,000 - $15,000 a year and are renewable for all 4 years of study as long as a 3.0/4.0 GPA is maintained.
International students that do not take the SAT exam or do not achieve the minimum score of a 1560 are eligible for the International Programs Scholarship worth US$3,500 for the first year of study offered to any student with a 3.0 GPA and above at the time of application.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oQ0ZnR
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Since Montclair State initially offered graduate education as the first of the state colleges to be approved for advanced preparation of students, we have evolved, through this tradition of excellence, to provide more than 100 degree, certificate and certification programs to satisfy your educational and professional needs. More recently, Montclair State University became the first of the nine state colleges to offer the doctoral degree, yet another quality indicator for the excellence you will find here.
Montclair State University offers approximately 200 assistantships for first-time master’s and doctoral degree students who are interested in an opportunity to gain an academic experience that directly complements the student's degree program curriculum. All assistantships are diverse in nature and encompass a wide variety of responsibilities and duties while allowing students to also achieve their academic goals. Assistantships will offer opportunities to work with faculty on research, assist faculty with instructional support, and/or be related to the student’s clinical or field work.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qvMNZq
II. Campus News
TULANE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
Tulane Law School will provide an application fee waiver to applicants who apply electronically via the Law School Admission Council to one of our six LLM programs by May 1, 2012. To receive an LLM application fee waiver, e-mail Heather Marinaro at hmar...@tulane.edu providing your full name and address. The LLM application deadline is May 1; however, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to March 31.
In order to be considered for our LLM programs, applicants must hold or be in the process of completing a JD, LLB, or equivalent law degree. Tulane offers the following LLM programs: General LLM, LLM in Admiralty, LLM in American Business Law, LLM in American Law, LLM in Energy & Environment, LLM in International & Comparative Law. The LLM programs are each 24 credit hours and are designed to be completed in one academic year (two semesters). Please follow this link for more information about our LLM programs.
Tulane Law School is located in New Orleans, Louisiana on the main campus of Tulane University. Tulane Law is the 12th oldest law school in the United States and has been accredited by the American Bar Association since 1925.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nfFprl
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY LOWERS TUITION FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
As recently seen in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, Seton Hall University announced that it will lower its tuition for high achieving students to the same rate as the state’s flagship public institution, Rutgers University. This steep cut in tuition will result in a savings of over $21,000 a year for qualified students.
The program is open to domestic students from all states and to international students from all countries that are graduating from high school in 2012 and plan to enroll at Seton Hall in fall 2012.
To qualify students must meet the following requirements:
- Be in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class;
- Have an ACT score of 27 or higher or a combined score of 1200 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT, with a minimum score of 550 on each; and
- Apply by December 15.
International students who do not meet these criteria are still eligible for generous scholarship aid from Seton Hall based on academic performance.
Seton Hall University is one of the country’s leading universities. Founded in 1856, Seton Hall offers more than 60 rigorous academic programs in a nurturing and supportive environment with small classes and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Students enjoy hands-on guidance from a world-class faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, leading researchers, industry leaders, and former ambassadors.
Just 25 minutes from New York City, Seton Hall offers the best of both worlds, the safe, quaint charm of a small town and all the advantages of the Big Apple from thousands of internship and job opportunities to field trips and hands-on learning experiences. And within a 10-mile radius of campus is a powerhouse corporate corridor with over 50 Fortune 500 companies — this translates to career opportunities and access to industry leaders who visit campus to help you get an educational edge.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mYwPJs
EDUCATIONUSA LAUNCHES YOUR 5 STEPS TO U.S. STUDY
EducationUSA has recently launched "Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study" - an interactive guide for international students seeking higher educational opportunities in the United States. Undergraduate, graduate, English language and short-term exchange students from around the globe can now navigate the U.S. admission process by following five basic steps:
Step 1: Research Your Options
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Step 3: Finance Your Studies
Step 4: Apply for Your Student Visa
Step 5: Prepare for Your Departure
It is important to start the admission process to U.S. colleges, universities, and programs early, and we hope that this new guide will better assist you throughout your journey ahead. Visit "Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study" and contact an EducationUSA Adviser today!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ojNjZh
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
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An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.
EducationUSA_Simferopol
I. Financial Aid
UG: Bryant University Academic Scholarships
UG: Hamline University Merit Scholarships
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Monmouth University Financial Assistance Programs
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Westminster College Music Scholarships
II. Campus News
• University of Louisiana Monroe Announces Honors Program for International Students
• New Video: PTE Academic Test for English Proficiency
• International Students Get a Little Country
• Register Now: EdUSA Connect Live Presentations on Completing Your Application
• Ithaca College Waives Application Fee for International Students
• Virginia International University Visits Mongolian Embassy
I. Financial Aid
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN AT ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
St. Catherine University is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for admission and partial scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. Our scholarships for female bachelor's-level students in any major range between $4,000 - $18,000 annually. Scholarships are awarded upon admission and are renewable based on satisfactory academic progress.
The largest scholarship can cover 45% of tuition, room & board costs. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need. Priority scholarship deadline is March 15, 2012. Interested students should request application materials by sending an email to intern...@stkate.edu.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/lXnp3F
BRYANT UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Bryant University is a nationally recognized, private university located in New England. Its 144-year tradition in education has transformed and empowered students, enabling them to realize their personal best in life and their future professions. Bryant University is committed to providing the highest quality education at a reasonable cost.
Academic scholarships at Bryant range from $6,000-$30,000. They are renewable for four years provided the student maintains the required GPA. Students are eligible for academic scholarships regardless of whether they apply for and/or qualify for need-based aid.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pmxzW3
Founded in 1854, Hamline University was the first university in Minnesota. Hamline is a high-quality university with more than 4,500 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and law school programs. Hamline brings together a wide and diverse group of students from more than 56 countries around the world.
Merit scholarships at Hamline University are separated into two categories: Academic Scholarships and Additional Scholarships. Students may receive one academic and one or more additional scholarships. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 per year by securing a job on campus.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nBBjJK
Monmouth University is a dynamic, first-tier, private university that empowers students to reach their full potential as leaders able to make significant contributions to their community and society.
Monmouth University is affordable through various financial assistance programs. While Monmouth is a private university, Monmouth is also committed to helping you find solutions that will enable you to enroll, graduate, and capitalize on this important, once-in-a-lifetime investment. We will work with you and your family to establish a financial partnership and develop options that will make Monmouth a reality for you.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/osupCq
Westminster College in Salt Lake City offers four-year music scholarships to qualifying students. The Department of Music at Westminster College offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. The major offers a choice of emphasis: academic or performance. The BA degree in music is an excellent choice for talented students who plan to pursue graduate work in music, and for liberal arts students pursuing two majors in preparation for graduate school.
It is also a degree that would qualify students for any number of music-related jobs following college. All prospective music majors must audition to be considered for admission into the Music Program at Westminster. Auditions for entrance into the Music Department are held year round; however, scholarship auditions for the 2012-2013 academic year end March 17, 2012.
To receive a music scholarship, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0. To apply for the scholarship, students must apply to Westminster BEFORE the music audition dates. 2012 auditions will be on: January 14, February 11, and March 17.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pW82IB
II. Campus News
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE ANNOUNCES HONORS PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Honors Program seeks intellectually curious students who desire to challenge themselves with new ideas and to work with similarly motivated students. The program is open to all nationalities in all degree programs.
Honor students are exposed to more in-depth topics and work closely with the Honors Faculty. Discover the ULM Honors Program. Discover ULM. Once you have applied for University admissions and submitted your transcripts and test scores, you will be notified of scholarship opportunities and eligibility for the Honors Program.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qIr5qW
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is a revolutionary computer-based test for non-native speakers of English who need to demonstrate their academic English capability.
There are featured benefits of the PTE Academic, including more detailed feedback, flexible test scheduling at convenient locations, less than 3 hours in duration, results within 5 days and unlimited score reports!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/n1wBMl
The American farm is iconic the world over, and a group of international students from Pittsburg State University got a chance to see one up close.
The students, from Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Colombia, are all members of Christine Mekkaoui’s intensive English program. They visited Hickory Creek Farms west of Pittsburg Thursday afternoon to navigate the vast corn maze, go on hay rides, watch livestock races and learn about American farming history.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/p1yxbb
Did you know that the application process can vary across the more than 4,900 accredited colleges and universities in the United States? In addition, application packages require a great deal of preparation and planning. It is very important to start this process early in order to complete all of the application requirements and meet deadlines for successful admission.
Join us online where experts from the U.S. higher education community will offer invaluable insight on how to submit your application at colleges and universities across the U.S.!
Participation is free – don’t miss this unique opportunity!
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Ithaca College is happy to announce that our application fee is now waived for all international applicants! International students should select the "Institutional Fee Waiver" option on the The Common Application when submitting their admission application. We hope this will make submitting an application for students just a bit easier!
In addition, we would like to remind you that the College does offer funding (http://www.ithaca.edu/finaid/international/) to international citizens including the Ithaca Leadership Scholarship (http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/leadership/).
Ithaca College Vision: Ithaca College strives to become the standard of excellence for residential comprehensive colleges, fostering intellect, creativity, and character in an active, student-centered learning community.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mUTWZ6
VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY VISITS MONGOLIAN EMBASSY
On October 3, 2011, Dr. Isa Sarac, President of Virginia International University (VIU) and Mrs. Hilary Kozikowski, Academic Coordinator for the School of Business, met with U.S. Ambassador Kh.Bekhbat at the Mongolian Embassy in Washington, D.C in effort to forge a lasting relationship with our neighbors.
“It’s very important, especially to the Mongolian students who want to come start a career and build their future.”, mentioned Ambassador Kh.Bekhba.
The Ambassador also stated that the Mongolian population is growing in Virginia, and he encourages us to build cultural exchanges within the local community to continue the support of young people who come to study abroad.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ptoDjG
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I. Financial Aid
UG: Hesston College International Scholarships
UG: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
UG: IUPUI Chancellor's Recognition Award of $12,000 Annually over 4 Years
UG/Grad: The University of Oregon Awards Over One Million Dollars in Scholarships
II. Campus News
• The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations Announces New Specialization
• Slippery Rock University Lowers Tuition for International Students
• Register Now! EducationUSA Virtual College Fair in November
• Mississippi State University Announces Second Annual Copa America Soccer Tournament
I. Financial Aid
HESSTON COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Hesston College is a little nugget of paradise located just 30 minutes north of Wichita. As the only two-year college affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, we offer an environment and learning experience that’s hard to match. With nearly 450 students and a faculty-student ratio of 1:14, you’ll find opportunities for life, learning, and leadership that are distinct even among small colleges. With a two-year general studies curriculum, you’ll gain the kind of academic and professional preparation that most schools put off until the junior and senior years.
Hesston College offers International Scholarships. The amount of the scholarship is determined after the Application for Admission and the academic records are received by Hesston College. All international students receive an International Scholarship. On-campus employment is also possible. Many international students at Hesston College have on-campus employment. The amount which these students earn in one year is typically between $1,000 to $3,000.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/s4kEBj
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship supports outstanding community college students with financial need by providing funding for them to complete their bachelor’s degrees at US four-year colleges and universities.
The Foundation provides approximately 50 highly competitive scholarships, which are intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards are valued at up to $30,000 per year and vary based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships the student may receive.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/svydBz
IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban university, with 21 schools and academic units which grant degrees in more than 200 programs from both Indiana University and Purdue University. Its location within blocks of downtown Indianapolis facilitates advancement of research and teaching, and presents unique opportunities for internships, partnerships, community engagement, and more. IUPUI enrolls more than 30,000 students representing all 50 states and 122 countries
Chancellor’s Recognition Scholars are automatically admitted to the IUPUI Honors College. The Honors College provides access to specialized advising, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to conduct research and participate in leadership development. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full time, be an active participant in the Honors College and maintain a 3.3 GPA. No separate application is required. Students who have applied for admission by February 1 who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 (on a U.S. 4.0 scale) with a minimum 1250 SAT (for the mathematics and critical reading scores) or 27 ACT composite score may be eligible for this scholarship.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nyG0vX
THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON AWARDS OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Oregon, founded in 1876, is the state’s flagship institution. Located in Eugene, an energetic college town, the university offers academic excellence and hands-on learning opportunities in a welcoming atmosphere.
The University of Oregon (UO) awards over one million dollars in scholarships to its international students each year. Tuition, cash and work-study awards are available. Selection is based on financial need and academic merit. The earliest scholarship deadline is February 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/s3EMDU
II. Campus News
THE WHITEHEAD SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ANNOUNCES NEW SPECIALIZATION
The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University is offering a new specialization, effective September 2011, as part of its M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations degree. The Post Conflict State Reconstruction and Sustainability specialization courses address rebuilding a viable economy, assessing strengths and shortcomings, the role of law, truth and justice, and conflict prevention, in fragile state environments. The new specialization draws on Whitehead faculty expertise in these areas and is supported by internship opportunities.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oVQmlX
Slippery Rock University (SRU) welcomes the exchange of students, scholars and faculty. Currently 76 international students from 36 nations are studying on campus. Over 400 SRU students and professors are involved in a variety of programs in 23 countries.
SRU is pleased to announce a reduction in tuition charges! This is something that doesn't happen often at any university, so we are especially delighted that it's happening at SRU and benefiting our international students. With this change, our total costs for a year are less than the cost of tuition alone at many other universities.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/n4fw4u
The inaugural EducationUSA Virtual College Fair will take place during International Education Week this November, featuring over 130 U.S. colleges & universities from more than 11 states across the U.S.!
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 now open to international students!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/noLIsp
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL COPA AMERICA SOCCER TOURNAMENT
The Mississippi State University Hispanic Student Association is hosting the second annual Copa America Soccer Tournament. Teams from Africa, Europe, Asia and America will compete for the coveted Copa America trophy.
For more information, please visit: http://on.fb.me/pi3xYD