Showing posts with label Undergraduate Scholarships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Undergraduate Scholarships. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

South East Asia Undergraduate Scholarships 2008 - University of Leeds

The Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds is one of the largest groups of life-science researchers within the UK, and offers superb facilities and a high quality research training environment for all areas including agriculture, animal and plant sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics, ecology and evolution, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neurosciences, pharmacology and physiology, and structural molecular biology.

The Faculty of Biological Sciences offers a number of scholarships for students who are both resident and currently being educated in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia or Brunei (Nationals of Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia or Brunei paying full overseas fees but resident outside of their home country may apply for the Faculty of Biological Sciences International Scholarships Scheme). The schemes are open to new undergraduate students who commence a programme of study within the Faculty in September 2008.

The Biological Sciences South East Asia Undergraduate Prize Scholarships - £3,000. For 2008 entry there will be one competitive prize scholarship of £3,000 available for outstanding new undergraduate students from South East Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia or Brunei).

• How to apply: All applicants will be considered via their UCAS application form.

• Academic criteria: To be awarded as determined by the Faculty International Scholarships Committee.

• Renewal of scholarship: For undergraduate study, the scholarship may be renewed for up to a maximum of three years of study subject to satisfactory academic progress.

To receive any Faculty of Biological Sciences SE Asia Prize Scholarship all students must meet all the following conditions:
• Commence a programme of study in the Faculty of Biological Sciences in September 2008 and be fully registered on 1st December 2008.
• Be a full-time student paying full overseas rated fees.
• Be in receipt of a written scholarship offer from the Faculty and fulfil the academic conditions of that offer.
• Be a national of Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia or Brunei and be resident and educated in that country immediately prior to joining the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds.

Scholarships will be allocated subject to the full terms of the schemes. Students may only be awarded one Faculty of Biological Sciences Scholarship. Faculty of Biological Sciences International Scholarships are not available to students who have other University of Leeds scholarships or bursaries or who have secured alternative external sources of funding e.g. government sponsorship. The Faculty reserves the right not to award scholarships if candidates do not meet the required criteria.

Applicants should normally apply for The Biological Sciences South East Asia Undergraduate Prize Scholarships of study within the Faculty by 30 May 2008.

The University of Leeds has its own offices in Kuala Lumpur and our advisers there will be pleased to help you. Contact details are given below.

SE Asia Regional Office, University of Leeds
Suite 5.3, Level 5, Menara Weld,
No.76 Jalan Raja
Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

T:+60 (3) 20315330
F:+60 (3) 20315331

E: seaoffice@leeds.ac.uk

For more information please click here

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Undergraduate Scholarship at University of Monaco

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is a 4-year undergraduate degree that may be completed in 3 years (as part of IUM’s 3plus1 option) which allows the student to combine their Bachelor program with a 10-month Master degree as a specialization. This unique program structure ensures transferability across EU borders while maintaining full recognition in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK.

In support of the international mission of the University, the BSBA is characterized by great emphasis on language and communication skills that students develop in a number of specific courses as well as practice across the entire curriculum. Students also have the opportunity to spend a term at one of our study abroad partner campuses in the United State, Europe, or China.

Exchange and Study Abroad Program

IUM offers students from other accredited universities and colleges the opportunity to study in the Undergraduate Program as an exchange or study abroad student for one or two terms, and earn credits toward the completion of their undergraduate degree at their home university. The University’s Exchange and Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@monaco.edu) will assist you in coordinating your course schedule and the transfer of grades.
The Intensive English Language Program

IUM also offers an Intensive English Language Program and TOEFL Preparation for those students who need to improve their English skills before the admission into the undergraduate program. (English version or French version brochure to download)

APPLICATION DEADLINES
For FALL 2008

* December 15 -for early action admission
* February 1st -1st round admissions deadline, scholarship applicants
* March 1st -2nd deadline
* April 15th -3rd round consideration deadline
* May 1st -Scholarship deadline extended until May 1, 2008
* July 31st -for late admission, space available only

Applications received after the admissions deadlines posted are considered on a space available basis only and require the permission of the Department head. To request permission for late admission please contact info@monaco.edu

Contact:
University of Monaco
Avenue Albert II,
MC 98000 Monte-Carlo,
Principality of Monaco
Tel: +377.97.986.986
Fax: +377 92.052.83

Read from the official announcement

Friday, March 7, 2008

Private Scholarships

Universities often have monies available to finance scholarships for students, but they are certainly not the only place to secure these much coveted gift monies. Just as universities use scholarships as a way to attract and keep a certain segment of students, private organizations often have scholarship funds set up to ensure that the segment of the population they are invested in can go to college as well. Below, we will look at what kind of private scholarships are available, how to find them, and how to secure them.

What Kinds of Private Scholarships are Available? While it might seem surprising, almost every kind of scholarship exists that can be imagined. There are private scholarship funds set up by feminist groups for working mothers, ones set up by firefighters for the children of firefighters, scholarships for children of Vietnam Veterans, for first generation immigrants, etc. If you can think of it, a scholarship probably exists.

How Do I Find a Private Scholarship? There are several ways to go about finding private scholarships. The first and most simple is to contact your university’s office of financial aid and ask them. They usually have a list of private scholarships that are available. Next, go to the web. Using Google or a similar search engine type in your special interest and the word “scholarship”. You’ll be amazed at what comes up!

How Do I Secure a Private Scholarship? There is no one answer to this question. Some groups ask that you write an essay, others ask for proof of eligibility (your dad’s discharge paper, for example), and some might ask for a personal interview.

There are literally millions of private scholarships out there! Go out and find them!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

George Washington Carver Scholarship 2008

The Carver Birthplace District Association, in conjunction with the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri, is pleased to announce the seventh annual George Washington Carver Scholarship. The scholarship is a one-time award in the amount of $500 for the 2008/2009 academic year. It will be awarded to a local graduating high school senior, or local home school student receiving a GED certificate.

Criteria for determining the award recipient will include academic achievement, community involvement and need. Students should plan to attend Iowa State University, Tuskegee University, Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, or an accredited college within a 75 mile radius of Diamond, Missouri, site of the George Washington Carver National Monument. Chosen area of study must include one of the following: science, art, agriculture, music, education, or study of the Bible.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the Carver Visitor Center or from local high school guidance counselors. Applications must be submitted to the Carver Birthplace District Association, 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO 64840 by Friday, April 4, 2008.

A native son of Missouri, George Washington Carver triumphed over many obstacles to receive a master’s in agriculture from Iowa Agricultural College. As an educator at the Tuskegee Institute he encouraged his students to “…strive for your highest goal.”

The Carver Birthplace District Association is a non-profit organization established to assist in advancing the historical, scientific, educational and interpretive programs of George Washington Carver National Monument. For more information about the group, contact Paxton Williams, its executive director, at (417) 325-4151 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
more info click here

Harvard Summer School Program 2008-2009

In association with the Harvard University Summer School, the Center for Tropical Forest Science and the Arnold Arboretum (CTFS-AA) will offer a field biology course to be held in Sarawak and Sabah (East Malaysia) from 1 July to 5 August 2008. Ten Southeast and South Asian participants will join 10 US students to study terrestrial and marine biodiversity, ecology and conservation, with instructors from Harvard University and other institutions.

The forests and reefs of northwest and north Borneo have some of the highest levels of alpha diversity in the world. The forests are home to orang-utans, hornbills, rhinos and thousands of tree species, and the reefs offer some of the best diving in the world. We will visit world-class parks and reserves (e.g., Lambir, Kinabalu and the Maliau Basin), to gain a thorough understanding of abiotic controls on species composition, and will contrast processes that maintain biodiversity in forests with those operating on coral reefs. Throughout Borneo, intensive logging and marine harvesting have occurred for many years. Our course will explore the complexities of conservation today, including trips to sustainably-managed, carbon-traded, and restored forests. We will also provide opportunities for the students to meet people living in and off the forest, to understand their motivations for forest conversion and conservation, and to consider the human health dimensions of forest change.

A key feature will be the development of skills in research project design, execution and analysis, based around the statistical platform `R.’ The students will complete two independent projects, from conception to presentation, and participate in a group project on the coral reef. The students will gain database and web publishing skills by developing a community digital record of the trip.

The course is aimed at advanced undergraduates, recent graduates currently active in biological research, and postgraduate entry-level students. Travel, food, accommodation and course fees will be funded for Tropical Asian nationals (ASEAN, PNG, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China) by the CTFS-AA program. Students will be responsible for other costs and some students may be requested to pay their international travel. Places may be available for non-Harvard, non-Asian, paying students. Students will be selected to provide broad international representation.

For more information on the course (including instructions for application) see:

* http://www.summer.harvard.edu/2008/programs/abroad/borneo/
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/.

A flyer is available for posting on notice boards:

* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/docs/borneo2008_flyer.pdf

Completed application materials should be directed to Cam Webb (c/oborneo2008@phylodiversity.net.

The application deadline is 15 March 2008.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Jazz in as Music Scholarships

Jazz in Arizona, Inc.,a 501© (3) organization, accepts applications for scholarships throughout the year, and generally makes awards on a quarterly basis. JiA’s primary focus is to assist emerging jazz musician (vocalists and instrumentalists) in their development of granting scholarships for performance and educational purposes.

Awards will be made on the basis of demonstrated music achievement, talent potential, and financial need. The amounts awarded will vary depending on the specific purpose of the applicants request. Generally, the amount awarded is a supplement to other sources of support used to fund the applicant’s performance and educational needs.

Eligibility:

* Be between the ages of 14 and 22, and have evidence of success in a formal music program of study (typically high school, college or private instruction);
* Are pursuing a life-long activity of studying and performing jazz;
* If you have not been a member of a group that has recorded commercially-released recordings;
* If you have never signed contracts with any booking agent or manager.

Criteria:

* Application may be submitted at any time.
* A completed JiA application form
* Enrollment schedule that includes music instruction
* Letters of recommendation from applicant’s instructor(s)
* If receiving financial aid, a copy of the award letter.

For application and further information contact Mrs. Ginny Walters in the Career Center or Mr. David Duarte, DVHS band director, in room 1001.
Jazz in Arizona, Inc.
P.O. Box 9651
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-9651
Phone: (480) 994-0807
info@JazzinAZ.org

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Eligibility
For outstanding students currently attending an eligible Datatel client institution. The Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship is open to fulltime and parttime students (taking at least six credit hours), as well as undergraduate and graduate students.

Personal Statement Essay
The Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship personal statement essay should summarize educational goals and objectives, where the applicant has been as an individual, and where they hope their education will take them. They should also indicate the difference a Datatel scholarship would make in their life and to those around them.

Award Amount

The applications for the Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship are divided into three groups based on the undergraduate tuition at the college or university the applicant attends. Each group receives scholarships and the Datatel Scholars Foundation Board of Directors determines the number of scholarships each year. Award amounts for each group are as follows:

* Group A - $2,400
* Group B - $1,600
* Group C - $1,000

Winners Profile
For the 2007-2008 academic year awards, 38% of the students who were nominated by their institution won an award. The Foundation awarded 270 Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarships totaling $450,000.

Scholarship Application
To ensure you accurately and successfully submit all necessary materials, please review the Scholarship Application Instructions. All applications must be complete and submitted electronically between September 1, 2007 and January 31, 2008, by 5:00pm EST.

For more information, please visit the official announcement.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

NIH Undergraduate Scholarships

Award: Scholarships of up to $20000/year renewable up to 4 years

Eligibility:
Undergraduate with GPA of 3.5; from a disadvantaged background; enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2000-2001 academic year at an accredited undergraduate institution; a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States

Advisor: Dr. Susan Whitbourne, ONSA Director
Campus Deadline: April 15, 2008
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/default.htm

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

UMass Leaders in the Making Scholarships

Award: Four scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each.
Eligibility:

* Be a full time student in the Sophomore or Junior class of the UMass Amherst campus in good standing;
* Demonstrate distinctive character, leadership and motivation particularly through active University, community or civic service;
* Present a 500 word essay (details on application);
* Verification of Financial Need form, which can be obtained through the Financial Aid Office;
* Provide one letter of reference from a faculty or staff member;
* Furnish an unofficial academic transcript; and Provide a resume.

Advisor: Wesley J. Dunham, UMass Amherst Alumni Association, Memorial Hall
Campus Deadline: February 23, 2008 at 5 p.m.