Saturday, May 8, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: Kofi Annan Scholarship, International Student Scholarship Awards for undergraduate study at Macalester College
Amount of scholarship: $1,000 - $35,000
Programs:
American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Asian Languages & Cultures, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, French & Francophone Studies, Geography, Geology, German Studies, Hispanic & Latin American Studies, History, Humanities, Media & Cultural Studies, International Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience Studies, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian Studies, Sociology, Theater and Women's & Gender Studies
Requirements:
Candidates who wish to be considered for Kofi Annan International Scholarship must apply for admission and financial aid to Macalester. Applicants may apply online or by post. Application forms and admission instructions as well as on-line access are available at: http://www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
Additional Information:
Applicants who are unable to obtain an application from the web may request one by writing to the Admissions Office, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St Paul, MN 55105 USA
Contact:
Detailed information on academic departments and about Macalester and its programs can be found at: http://www.macalester.edu/admissions/academics/
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
University of Nebraska, Omaha: Scholarships available for International Students
Amount of scholarship:
UNO Advantage Scholarships
These scholarships allow recipients to pay resident tuition rates. The scholarships typically reduce tuition charges by about 65% and are worth $7,600 to $9.60 per year. They are renewable each year with good academic progress.
These scholarships are worth $6,000 per academic year. Partial grants of $3,000 are sometimes awarded for a single semester, and are not renewable.
Requirements / eligibility:
1: Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2: Must meet admissions requirements.
3: Must be a J-1 or F-1 visa holder or applicant.
Additional Information:
Website: http://world.unomaha.edu/
Instructions: Apply online at world.unomaha.edu. Click on "Admissions," then "Scholarships and Funding."
Contact:
- International Studies & Programs:
- 6001 Dodge Street, ASH 241
- Omaha, NE 68182
Phone #: +1 (402) 554-2293
Fax #: +1 (402) 554-2949
E-Mail: world@unomaha.edu
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: Asia-Pacific Service to Social Sciences Award
Description: 2 awards of $1000(AUD) each, awarded to a Golden Key International Honour Society member at an Australian, New Zealand or Malaysian chapter.
Amount of scholarship: $1,000
Deadline: June 27, 2010
Requirements:
1. Application Form – download: http://bit.ly/aYUFQR
2. Attach the following required documentation:
- A submission of no more than two pages describing how you have contributed academically to your field of study. This could include published articles, outstanding research, academic prizes etc.
- A letter of recommendation from your lecturer would be required, as well as any group or organization you are involved with in this area of study.
An academic transcript (copies accepted).
Contact Information:
PO Box 302
GLEBE NSW 2037
Australia
URL: http://bit.ly/aYUFQR
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: National Potato Council Scholarship
Description: Each year, the National Potato Council awards a scholarship to honor graduate students pursuing advanced studies in Agribusiness that supports of the Potato Industry. This year’s scholarship will be awarded in August 2010 to be applied toward the 2010-2011 academic year.
Amount of scholarship: $5,000
Deadline: June 15, 2010
Requirements / eligibility:
- Explain in 200 words or less how your goals and ambitions qualify you for this scholarship.
- Specify your graduate program and demonstrate how it will benefit the U.S. potato industry.
- Include transcripts of your undergraduate and graduate work, if any, with cumulative grade point average.
- Include a resume if available.
- If applicable, attach a list of activities which demonstrate citizenship, service to society and leadership qualities.
- Please note level of participation and/or offices held.
- Attach a list of the names and contact information for two adults that may be contacted as references should you become a finalist.
Contact Information:
National Potato Council
1300 L Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005
United States
URL: http://www.nationalpotatocouncil.org/NPC/programs_scholarshipprogram.cfm
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Program Spotlight: The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program
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.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: The Graça Machel Scholarship Programme (Women only)
Amount of scholarship: All scholarships are for postgraduate study, either for one academic year if based in the UK or for two years if based in South Africa. The scholarship includes payment of maintenance, travel, health insurance and tuition fees.
Deadline:
August 11th 2010 for study in South Africa (courses starting in February)
December 10th 2010 for study in the UK (courses starting in September/October)
Requirements / eligibility: Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to women on the basis of academic/professional merit, financial need, intended academic programme, leadership potential and commitment to work for constructive change in Africa.
Subject Areas:
Health
Education
Science & Technology
Economics & Finance
Development
Additional Information:
The key aim of the Graça Machel Scholarship Programme is to help provide the human resources necessary for economic, social and cultural development in the southern African region and to develop an educated and skilled workforce that can benefit the wider community. Scholarships that target women have long been recognized as an effective approach in addressing gender equality and eradicating poverty. By providing opportunities to study at postgraduate level, these scholarships aim to empower women and to equip them to take up leadership positions in order to have a direct impact in the communities, nations and region in which they live.
The Graça Machel Scholarships Programme will provide a minimum of 60 postgraduate scholarships to female students from Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa in both South Africa and the UK. The majority of the scholarships will be for study in South Africa.
For more information, including application: http://bit.ly/cE2dzD
Contact:
Canon Collins Trust
22 The Ivories, Northampton Street, London N1 2HY, UK.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Award Spotlight: Stella Blum Research Grant
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