Scholarships and Fellowships
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I. Financial Aid
UG: Ramapo College Presidential Scholarship up to $80,000
UG: Montana State University SAT/ACT-Based Scholarships
UG: Methodist University Presidential Scholarships
UG: Eastern Illinois University Tuition Scholarships
UG/Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: SIU-Carbondale Special Scholarships for Chinese Applicants from Partner Institutions in China
Grad: The Indiana University Maurer School of Law Scholarships and Fellowships
Grad: Wagner College Assistantships and Fellowships
Grad/Postgrad: Teaching Assistantships in Biology at Catholic University of America
II. Campus News
• Texas Christian University Offers Free GMAT Prep Webinar
• Additional Requirements to Study in Aviation in the U.S.
• St. Edward's University Offers Unique Joint Graduate Degree in Sustainability
• EIU Embraces Clean Energy with Renewable Energy Center
• Columbia College Offers Application Fee Waiver
• Mount Holyoke Asian Studies Expands with New Majors
I. Financial Aid
RAMAPO COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP UP TO $80,000
Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor's degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing and social work. In addition, Ramapo College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels.
Ramapo College offers the most prestigious award the “Presidential Scholarship” to qualified international students. The award is of $80,000 to be used over four years ($20,000 per academic year). Other Merit Based Scholarships offered at Ramapo include a Provost Scholarship ($40,000), Dean's Scholarship ($24,000), and an Academic Achievement Award ($12,000).
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/sBbZoX
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY SAT/ACT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Montana State University is a mid-sized (14,000 students) university offering all the advantages of a much larger institution, with the friendly community of a smaller campus. MSU is especially known for quality programs in the fields of agriculture, architecture (NAAB), business (AACSB), computer science (CSAB), engineering (ABET), film production, nursing (CCNE), and the sciences. The Carnegie Foundation ranks MSU in the top tier of Research Universities, demonstrating very high research activity, along with Harvard, Yale and MIT.
Montana State University offers scholarships based on ACT or SAT scores to non-resident freshmen who apply for Fall Semester. The MSU Achievement Awards range between US$2,000 and US$15,000 per year and are renewable for four years with maintenance of a 3.0 / 4.0 grade point average. Applicants who send their official ACT or SAT scores will automatically qualify for a scholarship if their score meets the minimum score of 1560 (SAT) or 23 (ACT).
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/vV0KQM
METHODIST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Methodist University provides an undergraduate and graduate education firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition that nurtures moral values and ethical decision making; to provide distinctive professional and graduate programs that complement the undergraduate programs; to provide educational and cultural services and resources to the community; and to prepare students for a variety of careers and educational pursuits.
Methodist University offers Presidential Scholarships to entering freshman who attained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all college level courses attempted at their previous schools. This scholarship program is applicable only to students enrolled full-time (twelve semester hours or more) in the regular academic (day) program.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/vR5D85
Eastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of preparing students to accomplish their life goals through a great combination of quality academics and personal relationships. A variety of excellent on-campus housing opportunities are available on the safe, compact 320-acre campus. Student graduation and retention rates are well above state and national averages, and that success continues after students earn their degrees – year after year, Eastern ranks high in job placement, alumni satisfaction and employer satisfaction.
Undergraduate Students with an incoming GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 receive a special scholarship rate which allows them at least a $12,500 savings on tuition per year. The rate is locked in for four years for a potential $50,000 savings. Students do not need to maintain 3.5 or higher GPA to retain special rate. No scholarship application is needed.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/sGFkze
SIU-CARBONDALE SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHINESE APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER INSTITUTIONS IN CHINA
Thanks to recent agreements, Chinese students who apply and are admitted to SIUC, through the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Zhengzhou University (ZZU), or Northeast Normal University (NENU) will pay the same low tuition and fees as Illinois residents. The SIUC Centers at these universities will assist with application completion.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/txSJBu
THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Indiana Law has been granting graduate degrees to international lawyers for more than a century. Indiana Law’s top-tier graduate programs — which are primarily for international students — provide many opportunities for students to work closely with distinguished professors who are experts in many domestic and transnational fields.
The Indiana University Maurer School of Law also offers merit and need-based scholarships and fellowships to LLM students. Completing your application to Maurer Law by February 1st means that you will automatically be considered for funding.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rBYYnQ
Wagner College sits on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the New York City Harbor, has a beautiful 105-acre, park-like campus that is only a ferry ride away from the cultural, intellectual, and professional heart of America – Manhattan. For students, this ideal location means the difference between a typical college education and an educational experience filled with exceptional learning and exciting internship and career opportunities. For international students, our location is ideal for accessibility with our region’s three international airports, allowing the city to be the major cultural hub of the world.
Wagner College has recently released a brand new online graduate application! Also, information regarding graduate assistantships with full tuition waivers and fellowships offering a 25% discount on tuition is available!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/n1pYbu
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS IN BIOLOGY AT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
9-10 Teaching Assistantships (TA) are available for graduate students enrolled in all programs in the Biology Department. TAs are awarded to meritorious students. The TAs cover full tuition and provide a stipend of $12,000 for eight months. Students interested in applying for a TA should contact the program director at how...@cua.edu.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rqCUHh
II. Campus News
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS FREE GMAT PREP WEBINAR
The Neeley School at TCU will sponsor a free GMAT prep interactive webinar for prospective MBA students. The course, taught by Tomas Davis (TCU MBA ’04) provides an overview of what to expect on the exam, with different test sections covered in each of three class meetings. The winter session of the class will be taught on Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 9am - 1pm (Central US time). Registrants are required to purchase the Official Guide to GMAT Prep, 12th Edition.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/u6MtUv
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY IN AVIATION IN THE U.S.
A registration/security review process must be completed by all non-U.S. citizens before entering the United States for training that involves learning to fly an airplane. A good overview of this process has been published by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). If you want to study toward any other career than piloting, however, you do not need to go through this special registration/security review process.
The Aviation Accreditation Board International lists a number of degree-granting institutions with programs relating to aviation including aviation management and engineering as well as different technical fields. See http://www.aabi.aero/programs.html for listings. To find other, nondegree flight schools, you can use the Federal Aviation Administration’s "Pilot School Locator" at http://av-info.faa.gov/pilotschool.asp
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/uE5d8R
St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas and the Université Catholique de l'Ouest in Angers, France will be offering a new joint degree that offers students global perspectives in the fields of science and business beginning in August 2012. Students will spend the first year in Austin and the second year in Angers.
The new Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Environmental Management and Sustainability degree is the first of its kind because it offers students the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in two different ecosystems and countries.
The PSM in Environmental Management and Sustainability is an academically challenging program that trains future managers in the ecology of natural resources, urban ecology, and environmental, business and project management. This intensive, two-year, full-time program merges ecological theory with project management procedures. Bridging the gap between two fields — science and business — the degree equips students to meet the growing demand for sustainability managers in business, government and nonprofit organizations.
International students are encouraged to apply by 15 April for priority consideration.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/vrJgkG
EIU EMBRACES CLEAN ENERGY WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER
EIU embraces clean energy with Renewable Energy Center
Our Renewable Energy Center – one of the largest biomass plants in the U.S. – will cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, plus save enough in energy costs to pay for itself in 20 years.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/taFc5N
COLUMBIA COLLEGE OFFERS APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
Founded in 1851, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years. As a private, non-profit, liberal arts and sciences college, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs.
Our students come from all over the United States and more than 30 different countries and 6 different continents. Many international students chose Columbia College because of its small campus that provides personalized attention. A student/faculty ratio of 12:1 provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty and make the most of the college experience.
Apply before January 1st for the fall 2012 semester at Columbia College, and the application fee is waived!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tgvQOm
MOUNT HOLYOKE ASIAN STUDIES EXPANDS WITH NEW MAJORS
Asian studies is expanding and instead of one major, the program will now offer four majors for students to choose from: Asian studies, which will have a transregional focus, East Asian studies, Middle Eastern studies, and South Asian studies. The change, several program faculty said, was driven in large part by student request.
“ ‘Asian studies’ covers a vast area—from the Middle East to Japan—and students wanted more specific titles for their majors to reflect the languages and cultures they had actually studied,” said Jonathan Lipman, Felicia Gressitt Bock Professor of Asian Studies.
During the 2010-2011 academic year, Asian studies faculty members developed requirements for the new majors. Their goal was to build on the existing strengths of the program and to provide students with an even more rigorous and well-rounded approach to contemporary regional studies.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tweZ20
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UG: Monmouth College International Merit and Young Leaders Scholarship
UG: Salve Regina University International Merit Scholarships
UG: NeXXt Scholars for Undergraduate Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
UG/Grad: Fairleigh Dickinson University International Scholarship Awards
UG/Grad: Minot State University In-State Tuition for Non-Resident Students
Grad: The Evergreen State College Environmental Studies Application Fee Waiver
Grad: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Merit Scholarships
Grad: Columbia University Environmental Sustainability Fellowship Awards
II. Campus News
• Eastern Illinois University Wins National Award for Excellence in Graduate Education
• University of South Dakota to Offer New Sustainability Degree
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Offer New Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering
• Mission Possible! EducationUSA & the U.S. Student Visa Process
• Register Now! EdUSA Connects Webinars on Financing Your Studies
• International Students Travel U.S. During Winter Holidays
I. Financial Aid
MONMOUTH COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL MERIT AND YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
Monmouth College in Illinois is a premier, private liberal arts college with a focus on business and education, in addition to core disciplines in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and arts. Within those subjects is an interdisciplinary emphasis on business and science, and we recently broke ground on a $40 million Center for Science and Business. We provide an outstanding undergraduate education to well-prepared, ambitious students, and we have a tradition of commitment to diversity with an international scope.
Monmouth College now offers two scholarships specifically for degree-seeking international students, the MC International Merit Scholarship (top limit of $17,000), which will be awarded to as many as 50 students each year, and the MC International Young Leaders Scholarship (top limit of $25,000), which will be awarded to 5 students each year, that are renewable for up to three years.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/w2Ehw6
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Located on an Oceanside campus in the historic city of Newport, Rhode Island, Salve Regina University is a Catholic coeducational university of liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. With an enrollment of 2,100 undergraduate students, the university offers over 40 undergraduate programs ranging from Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Cultural and Historic Preservation, Political Science, and Administration of Justice.
Salve Regina University is pleased to offer International Merit Scholarships to qualified applicants. Undergraduate students applying to the university are automatically considered for International Merit Scholarship awards, and the amount of the scholarship is based on the academic strength of the student applying. We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/vvgi1H
NEXXT SCHOLARS FOR UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH
NeXXt Scholars is an initiative to increase opportunities for young women to pursue undergraduate degrees in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields at U.S. women’s colleges. Benefits of this initiative include:
- Five-year membership to the New York Academy of Sciences (four years during undergraduate studies + one year post-graduation)
- Individual STEM Mentor and networking opportunities provided by the NYAS
- Access to internship & research opportunities
- Incredible science, technology, engineering and math education environment with high-tech equipment and hands-on learning
- A STEM-Sister NeXXt Scholar (An entering American STEM peer is nominated by your college to also receive the NYAS benefits; to discover and navigate your STEM educations together)
- Act as an ambassador for your country!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/uPbXVE
The largest private university in New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, multicampus institution. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in nursing practice, clinical psychology and school psychology; and an AACSB-accredited business school.
The FDU International Scholarship awards $1,000 to $13,500 per year to qualified, first-time undergraduate freshmen. Condiseration for this award is based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. The SAT/ACT is not required and the award is renewable for up to four years. The FDU International Graduate Scholarship awards $1,000 to $10,000 per year and is also based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tbavTN
Minot State University in North Dakota makes it affordable for any student in the world to receive a top-notch education from one of the premiere universities in the Great Plains. No matter where you are from, you will pay the North Dakota in-state tuition rate when you enroll in on-campus courses.
Also, Minot State University allows you to enroll in up to 18 credits for the same price as 12 credits! So, for no extra cost per semester, you can potentially save over $10,000 by completing your degree in four years. This option also allows you the freedom to branch out and take courses outside of your degree area, if you choose.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Avn5KJ
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
From studying new ways to cure disease to experimental theatre, from leading edge business studies to state of the art computer science, the learning community at Evergreen engages students, faculty and staff across campus.
The Master of Environmental Studies Program at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is currently accepting applications for Fall 2012. Evergreen will waive the $50 application fee for all international student applicants. The priority deadline for applications is February 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/v7jWF9
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program is designed for foreign lawyers who wish to advance their legal education in a stimulating academic environment. The College offers the dual advantages of a highly-regarded law curriculum at a major U.S. university and an LL.M. program of limited size that allows for individualized attention and support.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law LL.M. program is happy to announce a new merit scholarship program. Several scholarships of $7500 will be awarded to exceptional applicants beginning in the current application cycle. International students are encouraged to apply!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/uS1ONZ
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
Education at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, covers an array of opportunities, from undergraduate to graduate options of study and student programs. Currently there are over 24 academic programs affiliated with the Earth Institute that represent one of the largest collections of environmental education programs in the world.
The January 15 early application deadline for fellowship consideration is fast approaching for the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy program. Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs will be awarding Environmental Sustainability Fellows for the first time for the academic year 2012-2013. Environmental Sustainability Fellows accepted to the MPA ESP program will receive $20,000 each toward their tuition. In order to be considered for a Fellow appointment, we invite candidates to apply by January 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/x99knt
II. Campus News
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Graduate School is proud to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of the Council of Graduate Schools/Education Testing Services "Award for Innovation in Graduate Education." This national award had impressive competition from many larger universities around the United States.
The award recognizes promising, innovative proposals to enhance student success and degree completion at the master's or doctoral level, while promoting inclusiveness. The winning institution is selected based on the strength of its proposal to meet the award's goals and to serve as a model for other schools; it receives a two-year, $20,000 matching grant.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/uuZ8lo
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA TO OFFER NEW SUSTAINABILITY DEGREE
A new major, offered by the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota, will help students prepare for a future committed to developing renewable energy and preserving ecological resources.
Beginning in the fall of 2012, the University of South Dakota will offer a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability. This degree program will contribute to the development of the South Dakota workforce in industries such as wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy technologies, biofuels and “green” construction practices.
“The demand for experts in sustainability is growing across the country," stated Matthew Moen, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. “Graduates of our program will ultimately be prepared for exciting careers in industries that the state has identified as crucial to South Dakota’s future.”
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/uUyh17
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will launch a new interdisciplinary program leading to the bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering in the fall of 2012. It will be one of just 17 such programs nationwide, the first program in New England, and only the second in the Northeast. WPI's program has been designed to prepare students to help address the growing challenges of sustainability, energy conservation, and safety in the built environment.
Nine new undergraduate courses will be added to the curriculum to support the program. They will focus on such topics as architectural design, principles of HVAC design for buildings, building fire safety system design, and building electrical and lighting systems. As part of WPI's project-based undergraduate program, the architectural engineering program will be project-centered. For example, during the junior year, majors will be involved in an integrated design experience, undertaking the architectural design of a building that will be progressively engineered during junior-year courses in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tuiSyi
MISSION POSSIBLE! EDUCATIONUSA & THE U.S. STUDENT VISA PROCESS
Think you can't get a U.S. student visa?
Think again! In FY11, almost 86% of student visa applicants worldwide were approved!
Follow the link below and check out this Mission Possible video that takes a lighter look at the steps required to obtain a U.S. student visa!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tfsxai
REGISTER NOW! EDUSA CONNECTS WEBINARS ON FINANCING YOUR STUDIES
Did you know that the cost of living and studying varies across the United States? With the right amount of planning and research, it can be made affordable with high returns on your investment. In addition, many international students receive financial assistance toward their studies. In fact, international students studying in the U.S. during the 2010-11 academic year received a total of $7.7 billion in financial assistance!
Join us online this coming January and February where experts from the U.S. higher education community will offer invaluable insight on financing your studies. Session topics include lowering costs, financial aid, sports scholarships, planning a budget, managing personal expenses, and campus employment in the U.S. for international students.
Participation is free – don’t miss this unique opportunity!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/yDrh1G
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TRAVEL U.S. DURING WINTER HOLIDAYS
With their families thousands of miles away, the winter holidays offer a chance to travel around the United States for many foreign students who can't get home.
Wajihuddin Mohammad tells The Daily Leader that he's been home to India only twice since coming to the United States in 2007. He's a doctoral student in microsystems engineering at Louisiana Tech, and said he was going to Florida to see a friend.
"Christmas is celebrated in India, and is a big shopping day," Mohammed said. "It will be fun spending this year's holiday break with my friends as we travel around Florida."
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/yGwY5s
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I. Financial Aid
UG: Fairleigh Dickinson University International Scholarship Award
UG: Full Sail University International Scholarships
UG/Grad: SUNY Plattsburgh International Student Financial Aid
UG/Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: Win a $1,000 Scholarship at Hobsons Virtual Student Fairs
Grad: Texas Christian University Application Fee Waiver
Grad/Postgrad: American University School of International Service Fulbright Application Fee Waiver
II. Campus News
• Visit EducationUSA Virtual Fair Archives Featuring 130 U.S. Colleges and Universities
• Duke University Offers Short-Term International Development Programs
• American Families Welcome International Students During Holiday Season
I. Financial Aid
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. The University strives to provide students with the multi-disciplinary, intercultural, and ethical understandings necessary to participate, lead, and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.
The Colonel Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarship awards between $11,000 to $25,000 per year to qualified, first-time international undergraduate freshmen. Consideration for this award is based on academic merit and SAT scores. A minimum of the equivalent of a 3.0 g.p.a. and an SAT (Critical Reading + Math) score of 1050 or higher are required.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tbavTN
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Since 1979, Full Sail University has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 34,500 alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®-winning projects, best-selling video games, and #1 grossing U.S. concert tours. Full Sail's 191-acre campus and online education platform proudly welcomes over 14,500 students from 50 states and 49 countries.
At Full Sail University, we understand that deciding where and how to pursue higher education is an important and life-changing decision. This guide is designed to help you understand your financial options when it comes to Full Sail University by providing a detailed list of possible scholarships that may be available to you, as well as the guidelines and requirements applicable to each scholarship.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wc0Ux3
SUNY PLATTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
SUNY Plattsburgh has been providing financial aid to international undergraduates for more than a decade. The result has been exceptional global diversity among our student body. Plattsburgh currently enrolls more than 350 international undergraduates from more than 65 countries.
International student financial aid awards are based on academic merit, country of residence, and financial need. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the range value of the scholarship package is $2,500 to $10,000 for students worldwide. The average award for 2012-2013 is expected to be approximately $6,200, increased from an average of $4,200 in 2011-2012. To determine the estimated value of an individual student’s financial aid package, try our easy-to-use international scholarship calculator!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/w77DmS
WIN A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP AT HOBSONS VIRTUAL STUDENT FAIRS
Ever wish you could get the college info you need without having to travel, pay a bunch of money, and wait in long lines?
Thanks to the magic of the Hobsons Virtual Student Fairs, you can visit the e-booths of a number of top U.S. colleges, chat or videochat with professors and current students, and get your most important questions answered all from the comfort of home. (Or your iPad, or your laptop, or your mobile device - you get the idea.)
Check out 3 more fabulous reasons to Attend a Virtual Fair!
1. Did we mention it is Free?
2. You'll have a chance to win one of three USD1,000 scholarships at the fair. Just log on, chat with the universities, and win!
3. It's all at your fingertips! Just log on from any Internet connection in the world.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Apms4l
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
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.
TCU Neeley School of Business, MBA Program will be waiving application fee of $100 to all international students submitting their applications by March 1st, 2012. Please use Fee Waiver Code IN2012 to by pass CC payment.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/yrIPSp
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE FULBRIGHT APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
The School of International Service (SIS) at American University is committed to a broad and interdisciplinary approach to the study of international relations that values public service, environmental stewardship, human rights, and social justice.
In our continued effort to support the Fulbright program and its scholars, SIS will now waive the $50 application fee for master's and PhD applications from any Fulbright scholar. The $50 application fee is also waived for any non-sponsored student who is the first person in his/her family to attend university.
In the case of sponsored students, when the applicant/organization proceeds to the end of the online application and is prompted to pay, please choose the "check" option and alert us via email that this is for a sponsored applicant, so that we can waive the fee in our system. In the case of first-generation college students, there is a question on the application that asks if you are a first-generation college student. If yes, the application fee will be automatically waived.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/y7niwq
II. Campus News
VISIT EDUCATIONUSA VIRTUAL FAIR ARCHIVES FEATURING 130 U.S. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Visit the EducationUSA Virtual College Fair presentation archives featuring 12 different state groups with recordings from the more than 130 participating U.S. colleges and universities.
These recordings include useful information about each institution, important web links, and other handouts with additional information for international students. Visit the archives today and begin researching many options for U.S. study!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rvTvFU
DUKE UNIVERSITY OFFERS SHORT-TERM INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Duke University’s Center for International Development (DCID) in Durham, North Carolina is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2012 short-term training courses in public policy and finance. We will offer four unique executive education programs for public and private sector professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge in the following fields:
-Project Appraisal and Risk Management (May 13 - June 8, 2012) – $11,000 USD
-Fiscal Decentralization and Local Government Financial Management (July 8 - 27, 2012) – $8,500 USD
-Tax Analysis and Revenue Forecasting (June 24 - July 20, 2012) – $10,250 USD
-Budgeting and Financial Management in the Public Sector (July 22 - August 10, 2012) – $9,500 USD
The program fees listed above include housing, emergency medical insurance, course materials, and access to the Duke University Libraries and computer facilities. Discounted pricing is available for groups of three or more students who have the same sponsor. Please contact us at dcid...@duke.edu with any questions or requests for additional information.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xbME9C
See the following article about how American families at Eastern Illinois University welcomed international students in their homes during the holidays and offered food and friendship. These friendships enrich the international student experience!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wdegb5
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I. Financial Aid
UG: Brandeis University Need-Based Tuition Awards
UG: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
Grad: New School International Student Fellowships and Scholarships
Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: Atlas Corps Fellowships for Non-Profit Leaders
II. Campus News
• New Summer Intensive English Language Program at College of Lake County
• The University of Kentucky Launches Master of Public Administration Program
• Developments in Electronic Residency Application Service for Foreign Medical Graduates
• Northwestern Michigan College Offers New Engineering Technology Degree
• Bard College Introduces New MBA in Sustainability
I. Financial Aid
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NEED-BASED TUITION AWARDS
Located in Waltham, Massachusetts on 235 attractive suburban acres, Brandeis University is in an ideal location just nine miles west of Boston. Named for the late Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis of the U.S. Supreme Court, Brandeis combines the faculty and resources of a world-class research institution with the intimacy and personal attention of a small liberal arts college.
In addition, the Wien International Scholarship Program at Brandeis University has been committed to furthering international understanding, providing foreign students an opportunity to study in the United States, and enhancing the lives of all students at Brandeis. More than 800 students from over 100 countries have come to Brandeis as Wien Scholars. The program provides either full or partial need-based tuition awards to applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic and personal achievement.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/zPe4Sh
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation established by Jack Kent Cooke to help exceptionally promising students reach their full potential through education. Launched in 2000, the Foundation focuses in particular on students with financial need.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes it possible for the nation’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a four-year college or university. The Foundation provides up to $30,000 per year to each of approximately 50 deserving students selected annually, making it the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students in the country.
Each award is 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 vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.
To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year institution. Students cannot apply directly to the Foundation. Each two-year college may nominate up to four students (depending upon institution enrollment) each year to be considered for the scholarship.
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The New School is a legendary progressive university comprising schools bound by a common, unusual intent: to prepare and inspire its 10,510 undergraduate and graduate students to bring actual, positive change to the world. In addition to its 88 graduate and undergraduate degree-granting programs and majors, the university offers certificate programs and more than 650 continuing education courses to more than 6,350 adult learners every year.
The New School provides a generous program of scholarships and fellowships to degree students based on need, merit, or a combination of the two. We offer ten fellowships and scholarships specifically for international students. These fellowships and scholarships are designed to draw students from a variety of countries and regions around the world.
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Atlas Service Corps, Inc. is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world's 21st century challenges. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.
The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month, professional fellowship for the world’s best nonprofit leaders. Fellows serve at Host Organizations to work on issues that complement their expertise and learn leadership skills, while sharing best practices. This prestigious fellowship includes health insurance, the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series training program, flight and visa costs, and a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, transportation, housing).
For eligibility, applicants must be under the age of 35, have at least a Bachelor's degree, be proficient in English, have two or more years of experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector, and be committed to returning to their home country after the 12-18 month Fellowship.
Atlas Corps will be considering applications on a rolling basis. Apply by January 29th to be considered for the June 2012 class; applications received after that date will be considered for our September 2012 class.
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II. Campus News
NEW SUMMER INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
College of Lake County is pleased to announce the Summer Intensive English Language Program for F-1 international students! Introduced to accommodate students unable to study abroad for a long period of time, this is a great experience for students who want to become proficient in English and already have intermediate to advanced English skills.
The program is June 4 - July 27, 2012 in which you will learn reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. The cost for tuition and fees is only $1,980! Total financial proof must be $4,600 to cover tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, personal supplies, books and medical insurance. We provide housing assistance and free airport pick up! We have a state of the art language lab, writing center with one-on-one tutoring, small classroom environment and only 1 hour from Chicago - the 3rd largest city in the U.S.! What will YOU be doing this summer? Join us at CLC!
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LAUNCHES MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The University of Kentucky Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is pleased to announce a new one-year intensive Master of Public Administration program. The MPA program will prepare you for positions of leadership in the public or non-profit organizations.
You will get a strong education in the central knowledge and skill requirements in public policy and administration and a specialization in any one of a number of designated areas: Budgeting and Financial Management, Non-Profit Management, Policy Analysis, Educational Policy, International Policy and Management, Transportation Systems Management, or Gerontology. Or, you could develop individually tailored areas of specialization.
Prospective international students should contact intern...@uky.edu and visit the link below.
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DEVELOPMENTS IN ELECTRONIC RESIDENCY APPLICATION SERVICE FOR FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is a world leader in promoting quality health care — serving physicians, members of the medical education and regulatory communities, health care consumers, and those researching issues in medical education and health workforce planning. ECFMG’s Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), a support service developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (an ECFMG member), has recently undergone advancements to further assist medical school students and graduates in applying for residency positions in accredited U.S. graduate medical programs.
Among these developments, the number of international medical schools using ERAS has grown, with 95 schools now submitting documents electronically on behalf of their students and graduates. The ERAS new Letter Writer Portal has also been introduced to aid international medical graduates applying for U.S. post graduate training, by allowing letters of recommendation to be requested through and later uploaded directly to ERAS; this feature has seen success in accelerating this part of applying to U.S. programs.
Also accessible through ERAS, on Thursday, February 9th, the National Resident Matching Program will be hosting an informational web conference on the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP). This is one of multiple new web conferences, meant for both international medical schools and their students, which will include complete information on the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) implemented for Match week 2012, as well as information and guidelines for letters of recommendation, and information on the AAMC’s new release date for the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE). Interested participants can RSVP to eras...@ecfmg.org.
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Northwestern Michigan College will offer a new degree in Engineering Technology this fall, preparing students for well-paying technical careers in four sub-specialty fields.
The two-year associate degree program will offer all students a broad base of science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses. Students would also choose one of four area of specialization: environmental testing technology, photonics (laser) technology, marine technology or electronics engineering technology.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, environmental testing offers the greatest job growth, projected at 30 percent by 2018. Photonics is projected to grow by 10 percent, and the other fields 5 percent each. Median salaries in Michigan and the U.S. are above $57,000.
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BARD COLLEGE INTRODUCES NEW MBA IN SUSTAINABILITY
In response to the surge in demand for sustainable business strategies and practices, Bard College is introducing its new Master of Business Administration in Sustainability Program. Beginning in 2012, the two-year program is a partnership between the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College.
The program will emphasize core business principles and sustainable business practices, while also focusing on economics, environment, and social equity. Through the MBA program, students will be challenged to integrate three goals: profit, continuous reduction in ecological impact, and stakeholder engagement. Courses will be taught by both Bard MBA faculty and guest lecturers, providing students and professionals with a substantial opportunity to engage with regional and
national leaders and practioners in business sustainability.
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