American Univeristy Emerging Global Leader Scholarships

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU — academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement — the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision. The AU EGL is dedicated to positive civic and social change, and to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and board for one first-year (freshman) high-achieving international student who will need a visa to study in the United States (preference will be for those who need an F-1 or J-1 student visa). It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, are not eligible to apply.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/R56RUE

Colorado Heights University Merit-Based Scholarships

Colorado Heights University (CHU) is an international university specializing in educating international students as well as Americans seeking to be productive global citizens. The University emphasizes career-related education in degree programs that offer interdisciplinary, intercultural, and international education, as well as English as a second language programs. For its non-native English speakers, the University nurtures the continued acquisition of English language skills throughout their studies as an aid to gaining employment upon graduation and as an aid to functioning within the global economy. Furthermore, the University strives to serve as an Education Center by sharing its extensive campus facilities with other educational institutions, service-oriented organizations, and community groups.

Colorado Heights University offers merit-based scholarships to first time applicants and continuing students. First time applicants must submit Admission Application and all documents required by the Admissions Office. Each individual applicant will be notified of the scholarship offer along with the Admissions Acceptance Letter. Scholarship offer will reflect total amount of scholarship to be applied to each of the next two subsequent semesters within the academic year.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/OsP7ka

St. Catherine University's Catherine T. NcNamee International Female Student Scholarship

St. Catherine University educates students to lead and influence. Inspired by its visionary founding in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, more than a century later the University serves diverse students, with a baccalaureate college for women at its heart and graduate and associate programs for women and men. At all degree levels, St. Catherine integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing intellectual inquiry and social teaching, and challenging students to transformational leadership. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University develops ethical, reflective and socially responsible leaders, informed by the philosophy of the women’s college and the spirit of the founders.

St. Catherine University is offering The Catherine T. McNamee International Student Scholarship for female international students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in any major. Scholarships range between $4,000 - $18,000 annually and are renewable based upon satisfactory academic progress.

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

Malaysian Youth Essay Competition (Deadline August 27th 2012)

Malaysian YouthEssay Competition:

Write an original, short essay and enter the U.S. Embassy’s Essay contest to be eligible to win a prize and improve your English!

Topic: Sportsmanship and the Olympics

Date of Contest: August 6-27

Eligibility: Malaysian Youth Ages 16-20

Details: http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/lrc_essay2012.html.

Send Essays to: IRCKualalumpur@state.gov

New York University (NYU) visiting Kuala Lumpur on September 1st!

Jessica Landis will be hosting an information session for prospective students in Malaysia on Saturday, September 1st. Students are welcome to attend along with their families. The session will cover all aspects of the NYU Global Network, academics, students life, and admissions information. More details and the RSVP form

Carroll College Merit-Based Scholarships

Carroll College strives to be a place where adults are formed, and part of their philosophy is to make students realize what kind of life they can lead. As a Catholic Diocesan college, Carroll College is uniquely positioned to combine the spiritual with the academic, the contemplation with the action. Not only do they encourage students to reflect on their place in this world, but encourage them to act to make the world a better place.

Carroll College offers academic merit-based scholarships to international students. To be considered for an academic merit award, students must submit official SAT or ACT exam results. Transfer students are considered for merit awards based upon eligible transfer coursework from an accredited institution. ESL courses do not factor into transfer GPA calculations for transfer merit awards.

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

Nottingham University (Malaysia) Biomedical Sciences Scholarship

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) is offering full scholarships to students in its newly launched School of Biomedical Sciences. The scholarship is opened to students who have been accepted in UNMC’s BSc in Biomedical Sciences in September this year.

School of Biomedical Sciences

The University will offer four full scholarships (tuition fees) for Biomedical Sciences students in their first year of study for September 2012 intake.

All offer holders for the BSc Biomedical Sciences with minimum A-level grades of AAB (or equivalent) are invited to apply.

Application forms| are available online (pdf) or can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Applications will be accepted until 20 August 2012. Candidates will be notified by early September.

School of Biosciences

BSc Environmental Science|:

Two scholarships, open to both Malaysian and International candidates, covering 100% of the tuition fees for the first year of study are available for this course. International candidates should be aware that there are additional fees for visas and other external factors.

Applicants should apply for the course in the normal way, attaching a covering letter asking to be considered for the scholarship and indicating any special factors that should be taken into consideration.

Email Salma Kadir| for more information.

For more information on the scholarship and the course offered, visit www.nottingham.edu.my/Biomedsci

Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF)

The Indian Scholarship & Trust Fund (ISTF) has been providing financial assistance to Malaysian students of Indian origin studying at Universities, Colleges, Polytechnics and some selected institutions in Malaysia. The ISTF is now open for receiving applications for the academic year 2012-13. Please note that the financial assistance provided is only supplementary in nature and would NOT cover the full cost of studies.

The Indian High Commission here said in a statement Wednesday that the ISTF was now open for the 2012-13 academic year.

Among the first time ISTF applicants, only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and only those candidates selected in the interview process would be awarded the financial assistance from the ISTF.

Previous recipients of the ISTF’s financial assistance, who are still pursuing the same course of study, are eligible to re-apply for the ISTF’s financial assistance for another one time, by submitting the ISTF application form along with their latest mark-sheets and proof of study. The renewal students will not be called for the interview.

How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the high commission’s website.  Alternatively the ISTF application forms can be obtained from the High Commission of India (Education Section), Level 28, Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara, No. 1, Jalan Kiara, Mon’t Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, (Tel: 03 6205 2350 ext 203).

The duly filled-in applications should be submitted either by hand / by post to:

High Commission of India,
Education Section,
Level 28, Menara 1 Mon’t Kiara,
No. 1, Jalan Mon’t Kiara,
Mon’t Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Dateline
The closing date for applications is Sept 3 2012.

Samling Scholarship Programme 2012

Samling Global Limited grants annual scholarships to students with outstanding academic credentials and leadership potential, with the aim of enriching Malaysia’s talent and skill force. Through the Samling Scholarship Programme, we hope to assist deserving youth of our nation to realize their academic aspirations.

Field of Study

• Science : Agriculture, Forestry, Wood Science & Technology, Plant Resource
• Engineering : Electrical, Electrical Power, Manufacturing, Mechanical
• IT & Arts : Business Information System, Interior Design

CRITERIA

• Students with excellent academic results in SPM and/or STPM seeking admission to or currently enrolled in a local university.
• Possess a dynamic personality, excellent communication skills and hold leadership positions in extra-curricular activities.
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship, award by any other organization.
• Keen to serve in the Samling Group for a specified period upon completion of study.
• Malaysian citizens only. Sarawakians are encouraged to apply.

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

• RM7,500 per academic year for Science, IT and Arts
• RM10,000 per academic year for Engineering

HOW TO APPLY

Interested students please send a FORMAL email to Lisa Tan, tanct@samling.com.my to enquire further.  We prefer to receive email from yahoo, ymail and gmail only.  Closing date is 30 September 2012.

Closing date

30 September 2012.

The United States Institute of Peace Senior Fellowships

The United States Institute for Peace is the independent, nonpartisan conflict management center created by Congress to prevent and mitigate international conflict without resorting to violence. USIP works to save lives, increase the government's ability to deal with conflicts before they escalate, reduce government costs, and enhance our national security.

The United States Institute for Peace is offering The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship Program which provides scholars, policy analysts, policymakers, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges. Senior Fellowships generally last for ten months, starting in October. Shorter-term fellowships are also available. Fellowships are open to citizens of any country.

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

Join CollegeWeek Live International Day and Win a $1,000 Scholarship

Join CollegeWeek Live on August 22nd for International Day, a free online event devoted to answering your questions about the admissions process, program information, and student life. You'll have a chance to text chat with college reps, explore more than 300 colleges, and watch live presentations from industry experts on writing your college essays, preparing for the TOEFL, getting a U.S. Visa, and more. And enter to win a $1,000 scholarship!

For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/Qb2ffG

University of California Irvine Paul Merage School of Business Merit-Based Fellowships

The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine offers four dynamic MBA programs – plus PhD and undergraduate business degrees – that deliver its thematic approach to business education: sustainable growth through strategic innovation. Graduates have the exceptional ability to help grow their organizations through strategic innovation – supported by analytical decision-making, information technology and collaborative execution, and enhanced by a highly-personalized learning environment. In-class and on-site experiences with real-world business issues give our students the edge needed to help companies compete in today’s global economy.

University of California Irvine offers fellowships to international students. Business leadership experience and academic record can qualify recipients to receive financial assistance and help fund their MBA. These merit-based scholarships, called fellowships, are awarded to high-achieving FEMBA students and receive:

Financial award applied towards admissions and fees over the first year of the FEMBA Program Small group dinners and regular personal involvement with the Dean Exclusive invitations to Dean’s Leadership Circle Events Career Services Strategy & Visioning Workshop Invitations to exclusive events and dinners with members of the Dean’s Advisory Board

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/R9gKSu

Emporia State Partial Tuition Waivers for International Undergraduate Students

Emporia State University is celebrating its 150th anniversary dedicated to changing students’ lives through quality education. A dynamic and progressive student-centered community, Emporia State University helps international students engage in academic excellence, community involvement, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment. The University and its surrounding community offer a unique environment for cultural and academic immersion in the U.S.A.

Emporia State University is now offering partial tuition waivers to international to undergraduate students. The University has made available tuition-waivers of up to $9,000 per year to qualified students who come from underrepresented countries. The partial tuition waiver is calculated based on the out-of-state tuition. The waiver will be awarded to students who are successfully admitted to undertake undergraduate studies at Emporia State University. In addition, the student must be recommended by an EducationUSA adviser. To recommend a student, EducationUSA adviser are asked to use our Recommendation Form (request via email: gbruce@emporia.edu).

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Jenmd1

Albion Merit-Based Scholarships

An independent, coeducational, residential college in south-central Michigan, Albion is committed to the liberal arts tradition. Founded in 1835 and historically related to the United Methodist Church, the College is dedicated to preserving the values of the past, to serving the needs of the present, and to anticipating the goals of the future.

Albion College offers scholarships to new international students who demonstrate the highest academic potential and bring significant co-curricular interests to our campus will receive the greatest consideration for these awards. In awarding scholarships, Albion College also considers an applicant's financial need upon review of the application, as well as other criteria.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Qb7bkF

Pre-University Scholarship in Fairview International School

Dear Students, Parents and Friends,

Fairview International School (KL) is offering scholarships for its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme starting August 2013. Aimed at deserving high achievers, places are limited so apply as soon as you can!

We are glad to announce that we are now working with the Star Education Fund!(http://thestar.com.my/edufund/tier2/)

Students select 6 subjects from the list below, one in each group and thereafter decide which subjects to pursue of which 3 are at a higher and 3 are at a standard level.

Group 1 : English (literature), English (Language and Literature), Malay, Mandarin
Group 2 : Mandarin, Malay, English. Ab Initio: Spanish, Mandarin
Group 3 : Business and Management, Economics, Psychology
Group 4 : Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Group 5 : Maths, Mathematical Studies
Group 6 : Visual Arts, Theatre, Film

Application dates;

Deadline for Application : 14th January 2013
Interview and selection date : 18th and 19th January2013

As the only school in Malaysia to offer the full IB spectrum, Fairview International School understands the IB continuum of education and is wholly committed to delivering education at its highest levels. As a part of our commitment to the Values entrenched in the IB education we are offering scholarships to deserving students.

Applicants are advised to have a minimum of 6 As in SPM or 'O' levels before applying. Other attributes sought after are passion, drive, discipline, diligence, adaptability, leadership, social & personal maturity and a desire to achieve something great.

Fairview is currently on its main round of selection, the early round having finished in February. We are also glad to announce a special "life skills" programme in June for all IBDP students conducted by Fairview, to empower all students with additional skills like teamwork and leadership. This will be made available as a free programme to all IB Diploma students with Fairview International School's IB Diploma programme.

Please feel free to contact me or to IBDP Coordinator Dr. Vincent Chian if you have any inquiries about the programme, our admissions or scholarship processes. Alternatively you can email me  jovelle@fairview.edu.my or leave a message in the comment area below.


Yours sincerely,

Jovelle Torres
Fairview International School
www.fairview.edu.my

Georgia College Merit-and Need-Based Scholarships

Georgia College offers numerous programs of study to talented and motivated students in a residential college setting. Its academically engaging, student-centered programs often take learning beyond the traditional classroom and develop the intellectual, professional, and civic skills and dispositions that enable graduates to thrive in an information-intensive and diverse global society.

Georgia College offers international student scholarships to students based upon extracurricular involvement, academic excellence and financial need. This award grants either a half waiver or full waiver for out-of-state tuition fees and ranges in the amount of amount $20,000 to $40,000 over the course of four years. Full time undergraduate students who will pursue their degree at Georgia College & State University are eligible to apply for this scholarship. All applications must be submitted by April 1 for the Fall semester or September 1 for the Spring semester.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ima0Qh

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Pre-Doctoral Fellowships Open Doors for International Students

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has awarded more than $2 million in fellowships to 50 promising graduate students from 19 countries. The fellowships are designed to fund the students’ graduate education at a pivotal point in their scientific careers - a sink or swim time when they delve into intense laboratory research for their doctoral dissertations. “Being an international student, it is virtually impossible to find fellowships that fully support my stipend, not to mention the educational allowance that is a luxury for most Ph.D. students,” said Elisa Araldi a student from Italy who is studying macrophage biology at New York University’s Sackler Institute. She hopes her research will provide an innovative perspective on cellular interactions in tumors. “Part of my project involves very sophisticated and expensive experiments and this fellowship will allow me to perform more experiments, since my lab does not have to pay for my stipend. This award gives me confidence in the risky project that I am carrying on,” she said.

Read more: http://www.hhmi.org/news/20120725.html

Getting into U.S. Medical Schools as an International Student

Promise, a Nigerian freshman biology major studying at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, blogs about the hurdles awaiting him when the time comes to apply to medical school in the United States. From the right test scores and grades to beyond grades, he writes about his medical school application concerns. “In all my meetings with these people, there has been one thing each of them emphasized: hard work. They said I will have to work twice as hard as an American applicant to get into medical school. I don’t doubt that. Already it has been predictably rough to follow this dream.”

Read more: http://blogs.voanews.com/student-union/2012/07/25/how-im-going-to-get-into-medical-school-as-an-international-student/

Kellogg Institute for International Studies Fellowships

The Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies brings the best of interdisciplinary inquiry to bear on research themes relevant to contemporary societies around the world, especially democracy and human development. Drawing faculty fellows from across the University, students, and visiting scholars, the Institute promotes research, provides exceptional educational opportunities for students, and builds linkages to support the University’s strategic goals on internationalization. The Kellogg Institute creates a space where those interested in international affairs can engage—with one another and with issues crucial to human society. Known for its regional focus on Latin America, the Institute has in recent years widened its scope to include Africa, Asia, and beyond.

The Kellogg institute is offering fellowships to scholars and practitioners who conduct international research on themes of democracy and/or human development. Applicants may come from any country and typically fall into three groups: promising junior and midcareer scholars (typically postdocs and assistant or associate professors), distinguished senior scholars with an established record of scholarly excellence, accomplished policy makers, journalists, and other practitioners whose knowledge and experience can link policy and scholarship. Fellowship includes a stipend, travel expenses, medical insurance benefits, partial housing subsidy and up to $1,500 of conference travel support for recipients of one and two-year fellowships.

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

Oregon State University Provost International Merit Scholarships

Oregon State University welcomes a diverse student body of nearly 25,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Students choose from over 200 undergraduate and 80 graduate degree programs, including 20 full online degrees. Oregon State University 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.

Oregon State University is offering The Provost International Scholarship to exceptional international first-year 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. Minimum eligibility requirements at the time of application for non-resident freshman is a 3.75 GPA or 1800+ SAT/26 to 28 ACT and transfer students must have a 3.75 GPA and 36 or more college credit hours.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/A8g3GZ

Arizona State University David McHugh Scholarship for Exercise Science and Related Studies

Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of Arizona. Since 2003, ASU has increased the number of high-level faculty members and experts on campus with the addition of 156 new award recipients, fellows or academy members. ASU’s mission is to pursue research and discovery that benefits the public good; assuming major responsibility for the economic, social, and cultural vitality and health and well-being of the community.

Arizona State University is offering the David McHugh Scholarship for Exercise Science and Related Studies. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be admitted and enrolled as full‐time students and majoring in any of the following fields: Applied Science (Wellness), Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Exercise and Wellness, Exercise and Wellness (Health Promotion), Nutrition. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative academic GPA, show involvement in community and/or school activities and demonstrate the potential to continue with their college career by remaining in good standing with the university and maintain all scholarship criteria.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/LONRV9

Leeward Community College International Student Scholarship

Located in Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Leeward CC is a regional community center, creating both an environment for academic learning and a center of cultural life for our neighbors. From professional career studies to liberal arts, the College offers diverse and comprehensive opportunities for all students. As part of the University of Hawai‘i system, they are dedicated and responsive to the community, providing an open door to the world of educational opportunities.

Leeward Community College is offering scholarships to new incoming international freshmen. The scholarship award is $3,000 per year renewable for a second year based on continuing eligibility. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 at high school and scholarship application must be accompanied by Leeward admission application.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/NQa3zL

Hiram College Merit-Based Scholarships

Hiram is a coeducational liberal arts college of about 1,300 men and women located in the historic Western Reserve region of Ohio. Hiram is a nationally respected institution that offers students a distinct learning environment with an emphasis on close student-faculty interactions, international study experiences, and experiential learning environments.

Hiram College offers merit-based scholarships to international applicants who are eligible to compete for merit-based scholarships. For on-campus residents, scholarships range up to a maximum of $21,000 per year. For commuter students, they range up to a maximum of $16,000 per year. Scholarships are renewable annually for up to four years of study. To receive full consideration, a completed application for admission should be received no later than February 15 for the fall intake and no later than October 1 for the spring intake.

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

Asian Women in Business Scholarship

The Asian Women In Business Scholarship encourages and promotes exceptional Asian female students who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, community service and/ or entrepreneurship.

Amount:  $2,500

Deadline:  October 1, 2012

Eligibility:

Asian women (50% Asian) who fulfill the following criteria will be considered:

1. Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam)
2. Enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution in the US, at the time of application and award
3. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application
4. Provide the most recent college transcript; semi-finalists will be asked to provide the most recent official transcript
5. U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
6. Have one or more of the following: (a) a leadership role in a community endeavor or (b) a record of entrepreneurial achievement (e.g. founded your own business) 

For further information (FAQ):  http://bit.ly/O2m20M

Send application to:

Asian Women In Business
42 Broadway, Suite 1748 
New York, NY 10004

If you have additional questions not covered by the FAQ, please send  an email at scholarship@awib.org.

Menlo College Merit-Based Scholarships

Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the most dynamic area of the country for entrepreneurs interested in establishing high-tech and cutting-edge businesses. Focused on Business instead of offering a traditional set of majors, they concentrate on outstanding programs in business management and liberal arts. Sized for personal attention, they offer their 700 students from around the world a rich marketplace of ideas, close-knit community of learning and growing with vast opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Menlo College offers merit-based scholarships to new international students. Scholarships are normally awarded annually, however, new students who enter Menlo for the first time during the Spring Semester will be considered for a one-semester scholarship.

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

Auburn University Graduate Assistantships

Auburn University's mission is defined by its land-grant traditions of service and access. The University serves students through its instructional, research and outreach programs and prepares them to respond successfully to the challenges of a global economy. The University provides traditional and non-traditional students broad access to the institution's educational resources. In the delivery of educational programs on campus and beyond, the University draws heavily upon the new instructional and outreach technologies available in the emerging information age.

Auburn University offers assistantships to eligible international graduate students. To be considered for assistantships, students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, register for at least one course and satisfy the minimum course load specifications of the individual departments. International graduate students on F1 visas cannot hold a greater than 50 percent work appointment. Multiple assistantships for international graduate students cannot add up to more than a 50 percent work appointment.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/NN7L2E

The National Humanities Center Fellowships

The National Humanities Center is the only major independent American institute for advanced study in all fields of the humanities. It provides a national focus for the best work in the liberal arts, drawing attention to the enduring value of ancient and modern history, language and literature, ethical and moral reflection, artistic and cultural traditions, and critical thought in every area of humanistic investigation. Outstanding scholars from across the United States and more than thirty other nations have been awarded fellowships for advanced study at the National Humanities Center. The Center annually admits forty fellows, who represent a broad range of ages, disciplines, and home institutions. Individually, the fellows pursue their own research and writing and together, create a stimulating community of intellectual discourse.

The National Humanities Center offers international fellowships for advanced study. Applicants must submit the Center's application and financial forms supported by a curriculum vitae, a 1,000-word project proposal, a one-page tentative outline of chapters, a short bibliography, and three letters of recommendation. Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by October 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/NNg7au

The University of Illinois Springfield Global Partner Award

The University of Illinois Springfield, approximately 200 miles southwest of Chicago, was established in 1969 by the Illinois General Assembly. Since its establishment, approximately 5,000 students enroll each year and choose majors from among the 23 bachelor’s degree programs, 20 master’s degree programs and 1 doctoral program offered.

The University of Illinois Springfield is now offering a new merit award, the Global Partner Award, for high-achieveing international undergraduate students (both freshman and transfer applicants) with a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. These awards range from $2000 to $4000 per year (renewable each year), and are in addition to existing merit awards of $2500 to $5500 per year based on both GPA (min. 2.75) AND ACT/SAT score.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/NG7hAE

EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY ALUMNA RECEIVES THE NOBEL PRIZE

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) alumna Leymah Gbowee received the Nobel Prize for her work in organizing a peace movement to end the Second Liberian Civil War. She has also become famous across the globe for mobilizing women. In 2006-07, she was in residence at EMU as she finished her master’s degree in conflict transformation.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Kz4wzP

The University of New Mexico In-State Tuition Scholarships

Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, the University sits in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 900,000 people. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas.

The University of New Mexico offers the Amigo Scholarship to first-time international graduate students which allows them to pay in-state tuition rates and receive a $200 stipend per academic year. The Amigo Scholarship is a tuition-specific award and does not convert to a cash award if the recipient’s tuition is covered by other means, such as an assistantship or scholarship.

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

12 Yang di-Pertuan Agong scholarships from PSD

KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve Yang di-Pertuan Agong scholarships are on offer this year to outstanding Malaysians to do their Masters and Doctorate (Phds) at local and foreign universities.

They will be awarded to candidates with excellent academic results in Science and Technology, Economy and Law, said a statement from the Public Service Department.

 

“Priority is given to students who have secured a place at a local or world-renowned university, besides displaying exemplary academic results at the undergraduate or Masters level. 

 

“Ideally, candidates should possess a flair for languages and a love for social work or have produced creative and innovative works.”

 

The scholarships, which have been offered since 2006, is open to Malaysians aged 30 years and below, with emphasis placed on those who obtained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75, first class honours or its equivalent.

 

“Scholarship recipients must return to Malaysia and serve the country for not less than five years on completing their studies.”

 

The students will receive allowances throughout their studies while fees will paid directly to their respective universities. 

 

Last year, 12 students were awarded the scholarship to do courses such as Actuarial Science, Engineering, Biotechnology and Law at distinguished universities in Australia and the United Kingdom. 

 

Applications are open from today to July 13 and forms can be submitted through www.jpa.gov.my or http://esila.jpa.gov.my.

 

For more details, call 03-88853436/3892/3564 or visit the Human Capital Development Division counter at Level 5, Block C1, Parcel C, JPA, Putrajaya.

Read more: Twelve Yang di-Pertuan Agong scholarships on offer - Latest - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/latest/twelve-yang-di-pertuan-agong-scholarships-on-offer-1.98433##ixzz1zuDQyHX6

OYL Malaysia Scholarship Program Year 2012

OYL Group comprises of AAF International, J&E Hall and OYLM Group. OYL Group has manufacturing facilities in 10 countries and marketing offices in 18 countries. Our products are marketed in more than 100 countries. Globally, OYL Group employs a total of over 12,000 people in Asia, America, Australia, Middle East and Europe. For Malaysia, the Group employs over 3,000 people in factories, R&D facilities, and sales centers.

In Year 2006, OYL Group became part of Daikin Industries Ltd of Japan. In Year 2011, Daikin has proudly announced to become No.1 supplier in the global air conditioning (AC) market.

Areas of Study

Bachelor of Degree in:

• Engineering (preferably in Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing)
• IT
• Accounting
• Business / Management
• Science

Eligibility criteria

• Malaysian
• Full-time students
• Already gain acceptance by Malaysia Government Universities (IPTA), intake Year 2012
• Possess good academic results
• Actively participate in co-curriculum and displayed outstanding leadership qualities
• Strong in communication skills
• Possess positive attitude
• Medically Fit
• Family household income of RM5,000 or below
• Scholars shall not receive any other financial aid from any organizations
• Scholars shall be free from future employment obligations

Academic requirements

• SPM or equivalent – min 6As + pass all subjects. Good results in Mathematics, English, and Bahasa Malaysia
• STPM or equivalent – min 2As + pass all subjects
• MUET or equivalent – min Band 4

Bond

• Scholars are required to serve a bond with company offering the scholarship for a minimum of 3-4 years. The bond will start immediately upon completion of degree course.
• Scholar will be required to work in the sponsor company or any subsidiaries within OYL Group Malaysia.
• Scholars are also required to perform their internship in the sponsor company or at any subsidiaries within OYL Group Malaysia during semester break.

How to apply

1. For any further enquiries or to obtain the scholarship application form, please contact Ms Koh Siew Bun (kohsb@oyl.com.my)
2. OYL Malaysia will start to accept applications only after the release of IPTA admission results.
3. Complete application shall be send to the following address:
   
   Lot 60334, Persiaran Bukit Rahman Putra 3,
   Taman Perindustrian Bukit Rahman Putra,
   47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor.
    
4. All submissions must reach OYL by 23 July 2012.

The following application will not be processed:

• Incomplete submission of documents
• Scholars (students) who do not meet the criteria mentioned above
• Application received after the deadline.

Selection

• Only shortlisted scholars will be called for interview.
• The final selection will be based on interview results.

For further details, please visit: http://www.oyl.com.my/

Southern New Hampshire University Academic Merit-Based Scholarships

Southern New Hampshire University is dedicated to helping students make the most of their potential - whether they study on campus, or online. Students can choose from more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, hospitality, community economic development and liberal arts.

Southern New Hampshire University offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are awarded in two installments for the academic year. Maximum award is $3000 for the full program awarded in two installments during the first two terms.  

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/L2pgjS

Rutgers University-Camden Merit-Based Scholarships

Founded in 1766, Rutgers University is the eighth oldest college in America. Rutgers is also the only public university in New Jersey in the Association of American Universities (AAU). AAU institutions are North America’s 61 leading research universities, recognized for the quality and scope of their research and educational programs. As the southernmost of the three regional campuses that comprise Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Rutgers-Camden, situated in the heart of the Philadelphia metro region, delivers all the resources of a world-class research university with all of the benefits of a small, supportive campus.



Rutgers University-Camden offers first year and transfer undergraduate scholarships and graduate assistantships and scholarships to international students. Undergraduate applicants must submit SAT scores to qualify for merit scholarships. Merit scholarships range from $1,000-$10,000.
 

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

Iowa State University International Student Ambassador Scholarships

Iowa State is an international, prestigious university with a friendly welcoming personality. More than 28,000 students choose from 100 majors, study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills in more than 800 student organizations. Iowa State offers a great environment where students can enjoy reaching their potential and discovering their passions. It's a culturally diverse student body with students from all 50 states and more than 110 countries.



Iowa State University awards International Student Ambassador Scholarships to students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students. Different award levels range from $4,000/year (renewable)up to $7,000/year (renewable).
 

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rxshF9

International Students Celebrate Fourth of July

For many students, the Fourth of July is a holiday they have celebrated for years, but for international students,such as Zadran, the experience is still fairly new. When Zuleikha Zadran came to the U.S. at the age of 13, it was the war in Afghanistan that pushed her family to leave. But now, as an American citizen and recent MSU graduate, she feels love for both countries.

Read more: http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/07/international_students_celebrate_fourth_of_july

Opinions of American Students About Their International Classmates

Want to know what American students think of international students? A survey was conducted to answer just that question, asking over 50 Americans to answer anonymously with their honest opinion of their international classmates.

Results show that 60% of Americans responded they relate to international students as well as or better than they relate to other Americans. In addition, 80% responded that they make an effort to get to know international students or that they don’t feel it requires special effort.

Read more:  http://blogs.voanews.com/student-union/2012/06/20/what-americans-think-of-international-students-raw-comments/

Study Western Massachusetts Hosts Webinar With EducationUSA Ecuador

Study Western Massachusetts is an International Education Consortium dedicated to welcoming international students and promoting educational opportunities in Western Massachusetts. Our consortium is a diverse group of educational institutions and our members include public and private colleges and universities, community colleges, private high schools and an Intensive English Language training organization.

Study Western Massachusetts hosted their first webinar with EducationUSA in Ecuador! You can view the recording at http://edusaconnects.adobeconnect.com/p2wyuvftlgi.

Stephen F. Austin State University Scholarships and Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.

Pay Texas resident tuition and save $10,000 each year! International students who have financial need and educational achievement are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Students who receive the $1,000 OIP Scholarship are eligible for Texas resident tuition rates. Achieve your educational dreams and save money at SFA!

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

Texas A&M Kingsville Engineering Merit Scholarships

Texas A&M-Kingsville is South Texas' greatest university, offering more academic programs and degrees, providing better learning and living facilities, doing more research, awarding more scholarships and producing more successful graduates than any other college or university in the region.

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

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/kv5lfy

Pepperdine University Merit Scholarships

Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

The Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management offers Merit Scholarships for international MBA applicants. The awards range from partial to full tuition.

 For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/j8S4Qq

Westminster College Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students

Westminster College is a small liberal-arts school in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a close-knit community and hands-on learning style, Westminster offers a unique environment for learning. Westminster supports our international students with the WESLI institute, providing advanced academic-English courses and a semester to adjust to life in the USA.

Westminster College offers several scholarships and programs for international students, including first-time freshmen and transfer students. All Westminster College applicants are automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship once they are admitted. Scholarships for transfer students range from $5,000 to $10,000, and scholarships for first-time students range from $6,000 to $14,000.

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

SUNY Plattsburgh Academic- and Need-Based Financial Aid

We are delighted to welcome international students from around the globe to SUNY Plattsburgh: an academically-challenging, beautiful, safe, and friendly place where professors and staff will help you discover your full potential.

SUNY Plattsburgh is still accepting applications from international freshmen and transfers for the fall 2012 semester. In addition, we are still awarding financial aid and scholarships to eligible students. Financial aid packages range in value from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on country of residence, academic achievement, and demonstrated financial need. The total billed cost of attendance for the 2012-2013 academic year is approximately $28,000. Therefore the net billed cost after financial aid would be between $18,000 and $25,500.

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

Our Lady of the Lake University Merit- and Need-Based Financial Aid

Our Lady of the Lake University is a small, Catholic, private university with a deep connection to the history and community of San Antonio. We are a school that helps students develop their full potential in an environment that’s diverse, encouraging and stimulating.

Our Lady of the Lake University understands the economic realities of financing a college education. It is part of the OLLU mission to provide resources and options that make a quality, private education affordable for all families. More than 90 percent of undergraduate students receive financial assistance in the form of merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid.

 For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/KM1Zil

St. Norbert College International Scholarship Awards

As a Catholic liberal arts college in the Norbertine tradition, St. Norbert College is dedicated to educating the whole individual. St. Norbert provides the appropriate academic support services for students to succeed in an environment where faculty and staff colleagues are available to assist students in a personal way as they seek to excel in their chosen fields of study and career paths.

In order to internationalize its campus and increase its enrollment of well-qualified international students, St. Norbert College offers merit-based tuition awards to highly qualified international students who apply to study in a degree program at St. Norbert College. Award decisions are made after application documents are received and the applicant’s file is complete. Awards are renewable for up to four years based on the condition the student remains in good academic standing. No separate application is required for award consideration. Recipients must maintain a good social standing and a cumulative grade point average that is in-line with the amount of scholarship received.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Km0bOZ

University of Alaska Fairbanks Full Tuition Scholarships

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, the nation's northernmost Land, Sea and Space Grant university and international research center, advances and disseminates knowledge through teaching, research and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the circumpolar North and their diverse peoples.

UAF--America's arctic university--promotes academic excellence, student success and lifelong learning. UAF Nanook Gold Scholarships are full tuition awards for qualified international students. The UAF Chancellor's Scholarship and UAF Academic Achievement Award are also available which provide between $2,500 - $4,000 in financial assistance. Eligibility requirements are based on academic merit, including GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

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

Daemen College Merit Scholarships and Grants

Daemen College is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational, comprehensive college in Amherst, New York, chartered to award both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Daemen’s identity is clear. We insist on a healthy and strategic balance between a liberal arts foundation and solid career preparation.

Daemen College offers three different merit scholarships to freshmen and transfer students. The Trustee’s Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship awarded to freshmen of the highest caliber. The President’s Scholarship ($7,000-$10,000) and Dean’s Scholarship ($5,000-$7,000) are awarded annually to freshmen or transfer students of proven academic ability.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Hpi3bd

Hood College Merit Scholarships

Hood College's world-class faculty and caring support staff present an exciting university-like education in a small college environment to highly motivated students by integrating the liberal arts with professional studies.

Each year, Hood College awards more than $6 million in merit-based scholarships, including scholarships for first-year students entering from high school as well as for students transferring from other colleges. International students admitted to Hood are automatically considered for most merit scholarships, the majority of which are renewable for up to four years.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HCW1Cq

Cedar Crest College Scholarships for Women

Cedar Crest’s location is ideal. Atop a ridge in the prestigious west end of Allentown, our beautiful, safe campus is a nationally recognized arboretum that provides a park-like setting. Moreover, we’re only an hour from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City. Our location in the Lehigh Valley and our participation in LVAIC (Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges) also give you the chance to take courses at the many other colleges and universities in the area.

 At Cedar Crest, a women’s liberal arts college in Allentown, PA, we consider all international students for scholarships. Complete your application today so that we can consider you for one as well! As a student at Cedar Crest, you will get plenty of individual attention. Our 11:1 faculty-student ratio means that you’ll get to know your professors well and be able to work closely with them on research projects. We would love to welcome you to our community - apply today!

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

Cornell University Fellowships

Today's Cornell reflects this heritage of egalitarian excellence. Both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, Cornell University is the most educationally diverse member of the Ivy League.

Approximately 20 percent of our doctoral students studying on campus receive Cornell University Fellowships (referred to as Sage Fellowships or Cornell Fellowships depending on the field of study). These fellowships typically include full tuition, a nine-month stipend, and Cornell individual student health insurance. A summer stipend may also be provided to students. The graduate field to which you are applying will consider your eligibility for fellowships based on your application; no additional information is required.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/H1JK5C

Bluffton University Academic and Financial Need Scholarships

Bluffton’s four enduring values of discovery, community, respect and service set Bluffton apart from other institutions. Bluffton provides an educational experience that teaches Christian Values in a Global Community - or put in another way - living out faith with purpose through the Mennonite values of peacemaking and service.

International students may qualify for academic or financial need based scholarships/grants. Academic scholarships are determined by previous academic record and results on the SAT examination. International student grants are awarded to students demonstrating the financial ability to pay for only a portion of the expected costs of attendance. The maximum amount of scholarship and/or international student grant awarded will be one-half the cost of tuition. In addition, international students can work on campus and earn $2,340 per academic year on campus work-study and $4,960 during summer employment.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HWZfg1

Fordham University Dean's Scholarship

Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality.

Fordham University offers a Dean's Scholarship to the most talented students (the top 6-8% of the applicant pool). The awarded is granted to applicants with a composite of strong overall high school performance and proven academic potential as shown by SAT or ACT scores. The range of this award is at least $10,000. If need is demonstrated on the Profile, awards may range up to $22,000. This award will only be applied toward tuition charges for courses taken at Fordham. Student must maintain a 'full-time' status.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/J3OhcN

The Research Center for Urban Cultural History Fellowships

The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. It is the second-largest campus in the UMass system, and combines a small-college experience with the vast resources of a major research university.

The Research Center for Urban Cultural History at the University of Massachusetts Boston is offering a 3-4 week short-term visiting fellowship for Spring 2013. The RCUCH Flaherty Visiting Fellow will pursue a research project pertaining to urban cultural history; the project must be interdisciplinary, and be focused on the cultural history of cities, urban life, urban networks, urban materials or urban experience. The RCUCH invites applications with preference given to scholars at associate professor rank or above.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Is9xYi

Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Student Research Fellowships

Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) International Student Research Fellowships support outstanding international predoctoral students studying in the United States who are ineligible for fellowships or training grants through U.S. federal agencies. HHMI will award three-year fellowships to international students to support years three, four, and five of a Ph.D. program. Eligible biomedical-related fields include biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, engineering, and plant biology—as well as interdisciplinary research.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I9ZXGy

Walsh College Kulkarni International Student Scholarships

At Walsh College we blend business theory and real-world experience to deliver educational programs that boost career success. Walsh is an independent, non-profit institution since 1922. We offer nine business and related technology degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels that are responsive to student, employer, and community needs.

The Kulkarni International Student Scholarship is available to international students with F1 status and enrolled full-time at Walsh College. Scholarship recipients must also maintain a 3.0 GPA.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I9Hbnd

Ohio State University International Undergraduate Scholarships

The Ohio State University’s main Columbus campus is one of America’s largest and most comprehensive. More than 55,000 students select from 14 colleges, 175 undergraduate majors, and 240 master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. As Ohio’s best and one of the nation’s top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center.

The Ohio State University is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered on a competitive basis to qualified full-time, Columbus campus international freshmen who are required to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge. Those considered have ACT composite scores of 28 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1260 or higher, and are applying for autumn semester.

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

EducationUSA Presents the "Ask an Adviser Survey"

EducationUSA is pleased to debut its first Ask an Adviser Student Survey feature online. This new option allows students to identify the advising center they wish to contact with questions regarding higher education in the United States.

This survey can be taken in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The student will receive an immediate response via email to general questions regarding U.S. study and more specific questions will be responded to directly by the chosen EducationUSA advising center.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/w7EXhP

John Carpenter Speaks About Financial Aid for International Students

John Carpenter, an educational consultant, provides insight into how to find financial aid opportunities for international students. While many institutions are unable to provide financial aid for international students, John shares his personal experience to show how that is not always the case.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xLIF0d

Students in South & East Asia encouraged to attend Hobsons' Virtual Student Fair on March 31

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/xPnlrP

Stephen F. Austin State University Tuition Scholarships

Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive, regional institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The university enrolls approximately 13,000 students and offers 83 undergraduate majors and 120 areas of study within six academic colleges - business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, sciences and mathematics, and liberal and applied arts. SFA offers degree programs both online and on its beautifully wooded campus nestled in the heart of Texas Forest Country.

Stephen F. Austin State University offers scholarships for international students with 3.0+ GPA. These scholarships are awarded to students who will contribute to the increased diversity for international representation at Stephen F. Austin State University (Texas). The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year. Students who receive the $1,000 OIP Scholarship are also eligible for Texas resident tuition rates - a savings of thousands of dollars each semester!


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

Chatham University Merit Scholarships

Chatham University has been innovative and entrepreneurial in its growth from a small women's college to a dynamic university that prepares students from around the world to help develop solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chatham has three colleges, the Chatham College for Women, the College for Graduate Studies, and the College for Continuing and Professional Studies.

The International Student Merit Scholarship is based on academic performance. The scholarship amount will be determined once the student is admitted to Chatham University and you do not need to submit a separate application for this scholarship.

The World Ready Women Leadership Scholarship is for students that display outstanding leadership qualities. Students should attend Chatham University’s World Ready Women Scholarship Day to qualify for the scholarship. Only prospective students are eligible to attend in this event.

The Visual Arts Scholarship is for students that plan to major in visual arts. Applicants must complete a visual arts scholarship application by submitting a portfolio or work on CD (JPEG format), DVD, mini DV, via URL or as a printed image. Deadline is March 1st.

The Interior Architecture Scholarship is for students that plan to major in interior architecture. Applicants must complete an interior architecture scholarship application by submitting a portfolio (art or interiors work) or essay on why you want to study interior architecture at Chatham University. Deadline is March 1st.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wD3Juu

Tiffin University Merit Scholarships

Located in Tiffin, Ohio, Tiffin University represents a new kind of institution, the professional university, where the career objectives of traditional college-age students and adult students are optimized through professionally-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that have a broad general education foundation. This fundamental institutional strategy appropriately positions Tiffin for the 21st century.

Tiffin University offers merit based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate international students. Scholarships are calculated after the admissions review process and can be up to 40% off of tuition.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wvYe0k

2012 AMCHAM-MACEE SCHOLARSHIP

The 2012 AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship Application for undergraduate study in the USA is now open.

Click here to see requirements and deadline for the AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship.

Portland State University International Achievement Scholarships

The Portland State University mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic qualities of urban life by providing access to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues important to the region.

The International Achievement Scholarship is awarded to approximately 30 incoming international undergraduate students on the basis of their academic achievement. Students who maintain high academic standing may receive renewed funding for up to four years. Eligible students typically have entering grade point averages (GPA) of at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 grading scale. Also, students who have not yet met the TOEFL/English Language Proficiency requirement are eligible for this scholarship; however, activation of the scholarship will be delayed until after the ESL restriction has been lifted and the students are fully eligible for unrestricted enrollment in academic classes.

All admitted students automatically will be considered for the scholarship. You are not required to submit a scholarship application form.


For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/x0q73J

Elizabethtown College International Student Scholarships

Elizabethtown College is a selective, independent, residential coeducational college located on an attractive 200-acre campus in south central Pennsylvania. As a comprehensive institution, the College offers academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. Combining classroom instruction with experiential learning, these programs advance independent thought, personal integrity and social responsibility as the foundations for a life of learning.

Elizabethtown College offers financial assistance to qualified international students in the form of an international scholarship available for all four years the student studies at Elizabethtown. The scholarship does not increase from year to year. The scholarships range in amount, up to half the cost of attendance, and are based on a student's academic record and financial need.


For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/z0Hkft

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Industrial PhD Programme

INDUSTRIAL PhD AT UTM


Innovative knowledge for Industry and Academia

An Industrial PhD is a Doctoral Research Program which accommodates the range of activities that support original and innovative work that encompasses the academic, professional and technological fields and is not restricted or related solely to a traditional 'scientific method'. Qualitatively, Industrial PhD is equivalent to all other types of doctoral programs, including the conventional PhD.

Industrial PhD is a doctoral program that provides opportunities for students/researchers to bridge the gap between two worlds. The objective of the program is to establish cooperation between the university, a company and student/researcher, on a specific research project that is of high value to the company and the participating parties.

There is researcher demand, workforce trends, industry needs and/or national priorities which give rise to the need for the development of such an industrial doctoral program, in transforming the country into an innovation-led economy (New Economic Model).

The development of such an industrial doctoral program is a clear strategic priority for the institution of higher learning, and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MyBrain15 Initiative).

INTRODUCTION

Industry-based PhD Programme or Industrial PhD at UTM an attractive alternative to the conventional PhD, being better suited to the needs of the industry, and providing a more vocationally oriented doctorate with industrial relevance. It is highly flexible and able to accommodate candidates from all levels of management. It is a full-time postgraduate programme where candidates have the opportunity to spend most of their time carrying out the research at their respective organisations or industries.

INDUSTRIAL PHD FEATURES

Research focus based on industrial issues or problems;
Joint supervision by experts from the University and industry;
Research conducted in the industry and candidates do not have to leave their workplace.
A PhD program distinct from the conventional PhD degree in term of mode of research, but preserves the mark of original or innovative research and scholarship expected of a doctoral study;
The company benefits from access to new/innovative and valuable knowledge acquired by the student/researcher during his or her studies. In return, the University gains access to new knowledge and innovation provided by the private company.
PhD student/researcher is employed by a private company during the entire research work, while being registered as a PhD student at the university.

MODE OF STUDY

Full Time at the Industry (Candidate's workplace)

AIMS RESEARCH IN INDUSTRIAL PhD

The main aim of the Industrial PhD is to develop industry professionals not only to be skilled in research but also, capable of demonstrating innovations in the application of knowledge relevant to the industry.

Engineering Business Management
Building Management Technology
Process Plant Management
Software Engineering
Engineering
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Renewable Energy
Green Technology
Biotechnology

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the University Senate; or
A Bachelor’s degree and industry experience in relevant field subject to the terms and conditions of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) specified by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and Public Institution of Higher Learning.
Candidates must be currently an employee in the industry in Malaysia as professionals, executives, engineers, researchers or equivalent;
Candidates must be a Malaysian citizen.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM

The study is only offered in full time mode. However, students/researchers are expected to conduct their Doctoral research in their respective companies throughout their registration period. Students are given a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years to complete the Industrial PhD Program.


SUPERVISION

Each student will be assigned to a minimum of two supervisors: one from the university and the other, someone from the industry who has substantial experience or expertise in the relevant areas of the research topic.

Supervision and monitoring processes are to be undertaken by the appointed supervisors.

Supervision and thesis evaluation practices are similar to those practised in the conventional PhD program.


Additional Notes

All students must undertake:

1. Research at the workplace;
2. Research with the topic and scope based on real problems at their workplaces, related to their jobs, and in their respective field of specializations;
3. Research projects that have the potential in improving the operation, products, services, business and management of the company.

Students shall also be subjected to the existing UTM regulations related to post-graduate studies for conferment of PhD

HOW TO PROCEED

For industry executives/ researchers or students interested in the Industrial PhD, your first step should be to organize an employer and university representatives (or supervisors) for your PhD project. Once you have done this, your employer will send an application to the University and followed by application to the Ministry of Higher Education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants who fulfil the above requirements can apply Online at www.sps.utm.my. The application should be submitted with a brief research proposal, and the approval/supporting letter from the employer.

The proposal should include background of study, problem/s to be addressed, research questions, research objectives, scope, significance of research, short review of the literature in proposed study area, methodology, and research schedule.

Upon successful selection, candidates will be issued with an offer letter from UTM/SPS to pursue the Industrial PhD Program.



The complete application form and other relevant documents should be sent to:

Admission Officer,
Block F54, School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru
JOHOR
Tel : +607 – 553 7784/37904/37877
Fax : +607 – 55 37592 / 55 37800

For further information, please contact

Professor Dr. Nooh Abu Bakar
Deputy Dean,
School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Campus
Jalan Semarak 54100
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : +603 - 2615 4399/4703/4907/4441
Fax : +603 - 2615 4911
Email : tdspskl@utm.my/noohab@ic.utm.my

For more information, please visit:  http://sps.utm.my/sps/scholarship

Rider University International Student Scholarships and Travel Grants

From its beginnings as a private business college nearly a century and a half ago, Rider University has consistently thrived as a home for students seeking a timely, relevant and thorough curriculum and an environment to satisfy their intellectual curiosity

Rider University welcomes international students from around the world and our freshman application deadline is March 1, 2012. Best of all, at this time, there are still scholarships available! We also offer generous Travel Grants to international students. Take advantage of these opportunities and apply today! International students may contact us at admissions@rider.edu to receive further assistance.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/xBuWM4

Syracuse University Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships

Founded in 1870, our iconic campus is nestled amongst the rolling hills of Central New York—itself a crucible of historic change and progress. Building on that foundation, SU continues to create opportunities for students and faculty to push limits, build pathways, and make connections that lead to new discoveries and transformational change.

Each year we offer over 1,400 graduate assistantships to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research or administrative assistants. Graduate students holding a full assistantship work for an average of twenty hours a week during the academic year. The department making the appointment determines the salary the assistant receives, and many graduate assistants also receive tuition scholarships.

SU Graduate Fellowships consist of a stipend and a full-tuition scholarship (up to 30 credits for the academic year). Where appropriate, they are awarded for more than one academic year. Fellows are appointed annually, primarily from among incoming graduate students, although some returning students entering the final year of a terminal degree program at Syracuse (e.g. M.F.A. or Ph.D.) receive these awards.


For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/y1NqhW

University of New Mexico International Scholarships

Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque. The University is the state’s flagship research institution. UNM research injects millions of dollars into New Mexico’s economy, funds new advancements in healthcare, and augments teaching – giving students valuable hands-on training in state-of-the art laboratories. The university offers more than 210 degree and certificate programs, UNM has 94 bachelor’s degrees, 74 master’s degrees and 40 doctoral programs.

The Amigo Scholarship program, formally designated as the Competitive Scholarship Program by the New Mexico Department of Higher Education, allows qualified international graduate students to pay in-state tuition rates (including differential tuition) and receive a $200.00 stipend per academic year if they meet the eligibility criteria. The Amigo Scholarship is a tuition-specific award and does not convert to a cash award if the recipient’s tuition is covered by other means, such as an assistantship or scholarship.

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

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!
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Frostburg State University International Graduate Fellowships

Frostburg State University is a student-centered teaching and learning institution featuring experiential opportunities. The University offers students a distinctive and distinguished baccalaureate education along with a select set of applied master’s and doctoral programs. Frostburg serves regional and statewide economic and workforce development; promotes cultural enrichment, civic responsibility, and sustainability; and prepares future leaders to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society.

Six International Graduate Fellowships are available each academic year for students possessing an F-1 or J-1 visa, a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, and who have been admitted to one of Frostburg State University's graduate programs. Applicants must apply and are chosen by a review committee based on academic qualification, experience, and professional goals. Awards are given for the academic year only. Awards may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and remains in good academic standing. These awards cover the cost of tuition for up to 30 credit hours per academic year and recipients also receive $6,500 in an annual stipend.

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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.

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