EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #268 February 27th, 2012

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EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #268   February 27th, 2012

I. Financial Aid

UG: Oregon State University Freshman and Transfer Scholarships
UG: The University of Kentucky Merit Scholarships
Grad: Texas Christian University School of Business Scholarships
Grad: SIT Graduate Institute Intercultural Leadership Awards and Peace
Fellowships

II. Campus News

• Center for Cultural Interchange Summer English Academy Promotes
Environmental Awareness
• Online Video Chat for International Students
• Northwestern Michigan College to Host International Nautical
Archaeology Field School
• Eastern Illinois University Recieves International District Energy
Assocation Award


I. Financial Aid

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose —
making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and
economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery,
innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving
problems and turning ideas into reality. Oregon State increasingly
attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs
in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear
engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community
health, pharmacy and zoology.

Competitive Scholarships are offered to exceptional international
freshman and transfer students. Award amounts vary and are renewable
for up to four years of undergraduate study with specific renewal
requirements to be met by recipients. Students are selected to receive
$4,000, $6,000 to $7,000 awards. Minimum eligibility requirements
include international Student status, academic achievement 3.5 GPA or
greater, meet the English language proficiency requirements for full
admission. Conditionally admitted students are ineligible.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/A8g3GZ

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university
dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education,
research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky's
flagship institution, the University plays a critical leadership role
by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human
well-being.

The University of Kentucky is pleased to announce a NEW International
Undergraduate Student Scholarship program. Applicants are encouraged
to apply for fall of 2012 awards! The candidates will be evaluated on
multiple criteria, including their academic background, a potential to
positively represent their home country and the University of
Kentucky, leadership experience, and other factors. We look forward to
welcoming you on our campus!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/AsNjps

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Neeley School of Business at TCU puts bright minds to work in a
variety of learning environments. Brilliant faculty members electrify
classrooms. Nationally and internationally renowned executives make
powerful connections. And real-world work experiences ensure that
tomorrow’s technology and business processes become business as usual.
Everything we do is geared toward forging the next generation of
leaders — one unique person at a time.

Application deadline for priority scholarship consideration for
international students is March 1st. Scholarship awards range from
$25,000-$45,400. General and final application deadline for fall 2012
is April 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/u6MtUv

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SIT GRADUATE INSTITUTE INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS AND PEACE FELLOWSHIPS

SIT Graduate Institute prepares students to be interculturally
effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. In so doing, SIT
fosters a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed
to responsible global citizenship. 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.

The Intercultural Leadership Award was established to recognize
students who embody the SIT mission. The $10,000 award is based on a
variety of criteria, including financial need, academic merit,
professional contribution to the field, community action,
organizational affiliation, and educational leadership. Several awards
are offered each year, and all graduate students are eligible.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xZnVMC


II. Campus News

CENTER FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE SUMMER ENGLISH ACADEMY PROMOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

CCI's Summer English Academy for teens offers an intensive English
language program. This year, a new campus has been added, and the
academy will be held at beautiful boarding school campuses in both New
York State and Northern California. CCI's dedicated staff provides
creative English language lessons and recreational activities each
week day. Students are encouraged to use English at all times: meals,
during classes and activities, as well as on weekend and mid-week
excursions to New York City and San Francisco.

New this year, a Greenheart service project will be incorporated into
the language programs. The Greenheart movement is part of CCI's
mission of encouraging volunteerism and environmental awareness
amongst its participants, by promoting environmentally sustainable
principles and practices. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xenG62

ONLINE VIDEO CHAT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Foreign students looking to study in the United States will have a
rare opportunity to speak live with top UCLA Extension administrators
and two current international students to learn more about the
distinctive and highly supportive continuing higher education program
based in Los Angeles. The free, half-hour-long live video chat will
occur Tuesday, March 6, beginning at 11 a.m. (PST).

The latest online "UCLA Extension Expert Insights" video chat will
feature Cathy Sandeen, Dean of UCLA Extension; William Gaskill,
Director of Extension's American Language Center; and international
students currently enrolled in UCLA Extension certificate programs.
Event registration is required.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/AtzDge

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE TO HOST INTERNATIONAL NAUTICAL
ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL

Underwater archaeology enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to
train with instructors and students from around the world June 2-17,
when NMC hosts the Nautical Archaeology Society's 2012 International
Field School. Nautical archaeology is the specialized study of
maritime technology (e.g., ships, boats, and other craft). Based at
NMC's Great Lakes Campus on West Grand Traverse Bay, the NAS Field
School will consist of taught courses and the supervised
archaeological survey of shipwrecks in Grand Traverse Bay.

This is the second consecutive year NMC has been selected to host the
field school. Based in the United Kingdom, the Nautical Archaeology
Society is a non-government organization formed to further interest in
underwater cultural heritage. The field school is open to anyone
interested and no previous experience is necessary. Although scuba
experience is not required, certified divers may dive as part of their
field research. A variety of tuition packages are available and
on-campus housing is available. Courses can be taken for credit
through NMC, or not for credit through NAS.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wNkuPd

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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RECIEVES INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ENERGY
ASSOCATION AWARD

Eastern Illinois University proudly announces a 3rd place award in the
International District Energy Assocation (IDEA) video contest! IDEA
asked member colleges & universities to challenge their students to
create a brief, informative video on how their district energy system
contributes to campus sustainability.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xCXkfI

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