Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng – Scholarships 2011/2012

The Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng is a non-profit organization initiated by the founder of IOI Group, which is a large and reputable public listed group. IOI Group's core industries comprises oil palm plantations, resource-based manufacturing such as refineries, oleo-chemicals and specialty oils and fats, as well as property development. We invite applications from qualified Malaysian citizens who have obtained admission into the first or second year of undergraduate study in local public and private universities for the following disciplines:

Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)

• Agriculture/Forestry/Plantation Management*
• Bio-industry/Plant Technology
• Food Science/Chemistry
• Engineering (Chemical/Civil/Electrical & Instrument/Mechanical/Building Science)
• Accounting/Finance
• Hotel Management/F&B Administration

Scholarship recipients will be required to serve the IOI Group upon graduation at various locations in Malaysia. Bond period will depend on scholarship amount.

Undergraduate Academic Requirements:

• STPM/A Level - minimum 2As
• Unified Examination of Chinese Schools (UEC-SM3)
• Foundation - CGPA of minimum 3.5
• Australian TER - minimum 90.0
• First/Second year undergraduates must have a current CGPA of at least 3.3, Upper Second-Class Honours or equivalent
  * Special consideration will be granted to applicants for Agriculture/Forestry/Plantation Management

Other Criteria:

• Applicants must also possess outstanding co-curricular achievements and leadership qualities
• Must not be receiving any forms of scholarships from other organizations and be free of any future employment obligations
• Those currently pursuing Foundation studies and Pre-Degree Program are not eligible to apply

Application Form
Download and complete the application form. Completed form and required documents must reach the Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng office before the closing date at the following address:

The Secretariat - Scholarship Awards
Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng
Level 11, Two IOI Square, IOI Resort,
62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Download the application form from our website at
http://www.ioigroup.com/download/Yayasan_education.pdf

Deadline: 8th August 2011 (Late submissions will be rejected.)

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

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

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@butte.edu or (530) 895-2572.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nbwRyo

Virtual Student Fair Helps Malaysian Students Study in the USA

Malaysian students looking to earn a graduate degree or a bachelor’s degree in the United States will have a new tool at their disposal September 17: the Hobsons Virtual Student Fair (VSF).

The VSF is free and open to students from across Malaysia who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree at a U.S. university. Much like a traditional student fair, the VSF features booths staffed by university representatives. But because the fair takes place online, it is much more accessible and convenient for students to attend; all they need is an Internet connection.

In the virtual fair environment, Malaysian students will be able to view photos and videos of the U.S. universities, download materials, and chat live with admissions officers, professors, and current students. The booths at the fair are segmented by level—undergraduate and graduate—so students can easily find the schools that offer the degrees they’re looking for.

Parents and counselors are also encouraged to attend the free event to learn about the U.S. universities.

The active hours of the VSF are 12:00hs–20:00hs September 17, and visitors should expect to spend 1.5­–2.5 hours visiting the virtual booths and chatting with university staff members. As a bonus, the exhibit hall will remain open for repeat visits for 90 days; while university staff will not be available for chat during this extended time period, all of the videos, photos, and text documents will still be there to review and download. This will give students the flexibility to go back for another look at a school they liked, or even to visit for the first time if they weren’t able to make it to the live event.

Registration for the September 17 fair is now open, and students can sign up quickly at http://tinyurl.com/3jhk8ex  . The registration page also features a list of participating universities with links to each school’s website and key information.

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hobsonsvsf

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

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

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

2011-2012 International Scholarships at University of Wales

Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and awards are made for the academic year 2011/2012 (or for the duration of your course). Scholarships of £1,000 per year will be awarded and the scholarship award will be deducted from your annual tuition fee. A maximum of 10 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate scholarship awards will be made for each intake (September 2011 and January 2012).

A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement. Categories you may wish to consider applying under are:
- Academic
- Social or Cultural: including community projects or voluntary work
- Outstanding Artistic Achievement
For more information, please visit: http://www.newport.ac.uk/international/fees/Pages/1011Scholarships.aspx

Australian Catholic University International Student Scholarship

Up to 25 Scholarships will be available to commencing undergraduate or postgraduate international students each year, consisting of – five scholarships equivalent to the full-time fees 1 for the recipient’s course of study; and 20 scholarships equivalent to one-half of the full-time fees 1 for the recipient’s course of study.

Each scholarship will be awarded for the duration of the recipient’s course, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

The Scholarships may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Dean, Internationalisation, the Dean of each Faculty, the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Manager, International Education Office.

To be eligible, applicant must:
-be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand;
-have gained and formally accepted a place in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Australian Catholic University (ACU);
-attend at the relevant ACU campus as a full-time student;
-not be in receipt of another major scholarship or award 3;
-not be attending ACU as a Study Abroad or Exchange student.

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Sato International Scholarship Foundation at University of Tokyo, Japan 2011

Qualifications:
(1) Self-supporting international students from countries specified by the foundation , who are/ will be enrolled in the regular Scholarship amount per month: 120,000 Yen (undergraduate students) 180,000 Yen (graduate students) – A grant for participating in academic conference will also be provided.
(2) With enough Japanese language ability for study/research.
(3) Enrollment period of the course currently enrolled in should be more than one year from October 2011 (However, this does not apply for those enrolled in the doctoral course).
(4) Parents should not be working in Japan.
(5) Not holding a doctorate degree.
(6) Interested in international understanding and friendship and able to participate in the foundation’s exchange activities.
(7) Not receiving any other scholarships.
However, students who are receiving a scholarship this academic year, but will not receive any after April 2012 are eligible to apply for April 2012 scholar.

Deadline for application: Submit all necessary documents to International Student Section by August 19, 2011 (Fri).
However, the first-year students who will be enrolled from October 2011 can apply until September 2, 2011 (Fri).
Applicants are expected to abide by the deadline and submit application on time.


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OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship

The OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship, established in the 1970s, provides financial assistance to students who have gained admission or are eligible for admission into first year full-time undergraduate studies at local Malaysian Universities. The scholarship is also opened to undergraduates of these institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Excellent Matriculation / STPM results and extra-curricular records.   Preference will be given to Malaysian citizens.

Tenure and Benefits of the Scholarship Award

Each scholarship is valued at RM10,000-00 per annum.   The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period leading to first degree and additional year if admitted to Honours course, subject to outstanding academic performance.   OCBC Bank will offer internship opportunities to provide you with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in the Bank.   No bond is required. OCBC Bank may offer you employment, based on merit.   You must not hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without prior approval of the University and the Bank.

Application

Applications must be made on prescribed forms (Click on Application form). Please send your completed application forms, together with photocopies of your academic certificates and relevant documents, to: The Selection Committee OCBC Bank Scholarship OCBC Bank (M) Berhad (295400-W) Human Resource Department P.O. Box 10197, 50911 Kuala Lumpur - Application form.   Application closes on 18 July 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

SUNY Potsdam Offers Financial Assistance Through International Incentive Program

SUNY Potsdam offers a financial International Incentive 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 the initiative, 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