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