Description:
The program is funded by ExxonMobil and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Through this unique scholarship opportunity, ExxonMobil aims to contribute to the Middle East and North Africa region by helping to develop highly skilled and culturally adept individuals. The program also seeks to build relationships with academic leaders by offering a Faculty Sponsor Program to the home academic departments of successful scholars. Some students may qualify for the opportunity to apply their skills through internships with ExxonMobil.
Amount of scholarship:
Recipients will receive full tuition, housing and living expenses, medical insurance, textbook and computer allowance. The award also includes transportation to the U.S. at the inception and conclusion of the program, visa and academic support, and an intensive orientation program.
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Requirements / Criteria:
Citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia or the UAE who have a Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography. Candidates must have lived in the Middle East/North Africa for 15 years & be fluent in Arabic.
Application:
Applicants must fill out an online application. The application includes: essays, 9 application pages with itemized sections, 1 signature page, letter of reference forms and the submission of university transcripts and TOEFL & GRE score reports.
Additional Information:
For full details: Institute of International Education: http://bit.ly/cm9V0X
E-mail exxonmobilscholars@iie.org with any questions or problems.
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Award Spotlight: Stella Blum Research Grant
(To find scholarships, awards, or grants, join national or student organizations in your area or discipline – many of them offer scholarships for members!)
Sponsoring Agency: Costume Society of America
Description: For members of the Costume Society of America with research projects in the field of North American Costume
Amount of scholarship: $ 3,000
Deadline: 1st May
Requirements / eligibility:
Host Institution: Unrestricted/ other
For study in: Unrestricted/ Worldwide
Grade Level: Undergraduate
Field of study: Unrestricted/ Worldwide
Contact Information:
Costume Society of America
55 Edgewater Drive, PO Box 73
Earleville, MD 21919
United States
Contact Name/Title: Ms. Kaye K. Boyer, Manager
Phone: 1-800-CSA-9447
Fax: 410-275-8936
URL: http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/awards.htm
Sponsoring Agency: Costume Society of America
Description: For members of the Costume Society of America with research projects in the field of North American Costume
Amount of scholarship: $ 3,000
Deadline: 1st May
Requirements / eligibility:
Host Institution: Unrestricted/ other
For study in: Unrestricted/ Worldwide
Grade Level: Undergraduate
Field of study: Unrestricted/ Worldwide
Contact Information:
Costume Society of America
55 Edgewater Drive, PO Box 73
Earleville, MD 21919
United States
Contact Name/Title: Ms. Kaye K. Boyer, Manager
Phone: 1-800-CSA-9447
Fax: 410-275-8936
URL: http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/awards.htm
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Fellowship Spotlight: The SOM Prize and Travel Fellowship for Architecture, Design and Urban Design
Sponsoring Agency: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Foundation
Description: The SOM Prize in architecture, design and urban design is a $50,000 research and travel fellowship that enables one outstanding student to do in-depth research, collaborate with other designers, and pursue independent study outside the realm of established patterns. In addition to the grand SOM Prize, the Foundation also awards a $20,000 travel fellowship to the second strongest candidate.
Amount of scholarship: $50,000 Top Prize; $20,000 Travel fellowship
Deadline:
Description: The SOM Prize in architecture, design and urban design is a $50,000 research and travel fellowship that enables one outstanding student to do in-depth research, collaborate with other designers, and pursue independent study outside the realm of established patterns. In addition to the grand SOM Prize, the Foundation also awards a $20,000 travel fellowship to the second strongest candidate.
Amount of scholarship: $50,000 Top Prize; $20,000 Travel fellowship
Deadline:
- Intent to apply: April 19, 2010
- Portfolio submissions: July 19, 2010
- Winners announced : August 6, 2010
Requirements / eligibility:
- Candidates must have graduated or be graduating between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited U.S. school of architecture, urban design or design. Attendance at a U.S. school and graduation a must; U.S. citizenship not required.
- Candidates should be academically accomplished, demonstrate the highest design aspirations, and intend to enter the professional practice of architecture, design or urban design.
Contact Information:
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Foundation
224 South Michigan Ave, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
Contact Name/ Title: Lisa Westerfield, Administrative Director
Phone: 312.427.4202
Fax: 312-360-4545
URL: http://www.somfoundation.som.com/content.cfm/foundation_home
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