Sunday, August 26, 2012

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

Thursday, August 16, 2012

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

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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

Thursday, August 9, 2012

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

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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
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