Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: International Student Ambassador Scholarships
Amount of scholarship: $4,000 to $7,000 / year
Gold $7,000 per year Renewable
Cardinal $5,000 per year Renewable
Leadership Up to $4,000/year Renewable
Description:
International Student Ambassador Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students.
Deadline:
October 1 (spring entry)
April 1 (fall & summer entry)
Requirements / Criteria:
* Apply for admission. (You cannot be considered for this scholarship unless you are admitted to Iowa State University.)
* Submit a one-page essay describing experiences you have had in leadership, community service and/or volunteerism, and why you are interested in assisting Iowa State University with international recruitment activities.
* 1 letter of recommendation
* Send essay and letter via email to agogerty@iastate. edu with the subject line Attention: International Scholarship Selection Committee
* There is no GPA or SAT requirement; however, higher academic backgrounds may result in higher scholarship awards
Additional Information:
www.facebook.com/IowaStateU www.youtube.com/iowastateuhttp://twitter.com/iowaStateUNews
Contact:
www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/ambassador_scholarships.php
Ann Gogerty, Global Recruitment Coordinator; agogerty@iastate.edu
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: C3 Doctoral Scholarships for International Students, UT-Sydney
Amount of scholarship: $22,500 per-annum for the duration of three years; $5,000 travel funds for research, laptop
Deadline: September 1, 2010
Details:
C3 or The Plant Functional Biology and Climate Change Cluster is offering scholarship stipends valued at $22500 per-annum for the duration of three years. In addition, successful candidates will receive $5,000 travel funds for research and collaboration support, laptop and workspace in state-of-art research facilities. Research areas include ocean acidification and coral bio-energetic; Antarctic sea-ice algal communities; biological invasions and climate change synergies; food web modelling; surface-atmosphere exchange modelling for terrestrial ecosystems; and remote sensing to terrestrial ecosystems.
To Apply:
To apply for a research scholarship, you need to submit an application for admission to a higher degree by research. For more details see http://www.science.uts.edu.au/for/future/research.html
Contact:
Name: Rochelle Seneviratne
Phone: +61 2 9514 2490
Email: science.research@uts.edu.au
Website:
http://www.science.uts.edu.au/for/future/research.html
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Scholarship Spotlight: Anglia Ruskin University (UK) Scholarships for International Students
The International Merit Scholarship:
The International Merit Scholarship scheme provides awards of either £500 or £1000 to well-qualified students applying for any full-time Bachelors or Masters course. In some countries Anglia Ruskin offer a laptop alternative that will be handed over to the applicant on registration at Anglia Ruskin University.
Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and level of competence in English language. Once you apply for a course at Anglia Ruskin you will be automatically considered for a scholarship, and details of any award given will be included in your Offer letter.
International Alumni Scholarship Scheme:
This scholarship of £1,000, deducted from the tuition fee, is available to all Anglia Ruskin University undergraduate students who progress to an Anglia Ruskin postgraduate course and all Anglia Ruskin University alumni who wish to return to university to undertake a postgraduate course of study.
Transfer Scholarship Scheme:
Students transferring from partner institutions which have a specific cooperation agreement with Anglia Ruskin University may receive a £1000 transfer scholarship as a reduction on their tuition fees.
Other Scholarships:
For details of other scholarships which may be available for international students outside of Anglia Ruskin, you should refer to the British Council website.
If you are not already a student in Anglia Ruskin University, please register through the website at http://bit.ly/c7NExN
Additional Information:
For more information about Anglia Ruskin University Scholarships for international students, please check this link: http://bit.ly/8ZJ3KK
Contact:
Call: 0845 271 3333
International: +44 1245 493131
Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk
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