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International Students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid, and are encouraged to apply. At Colby-Sawyer we strive to acknowledge the abilities and accomplishments of our students. Through a variety of scholarships and awards, the college recognizes academic achievement, community service and leadership experience.

Academic Scholarships
These awards acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career. With the exception of the Wesson Honors Scholarship, there is neither a separate application or deadline for these scholarships. As part of our rolling admissions process, students will be informed of the award decision at the point of acceptance. For international students, the admissions committee will recalculate your GPA based on equivalent letter and number grades from the Official High School Transcript you submit.

Wesson Honors Scholarship - up to $64,000 over four years Students with a 3.75 GPA are eligible to apply for the Wesson Honors Scholarship. This $16,000 per year scholarship includes direct admission into the Wesson Honors Program. It is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon good academic standing in the Wesson Honors Program. The deadline to apply for the Wesson Honors Program is February 1, 2011.

Founders Scholarship - up to $60,000 over four years Students with a 3.5 GPA are eligible for the Founders Scholarship. Students receiving this $15,000 per year award have graduated from high school with honors level classes and a rigorous college preparatory program. It is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon maintaining a 3.3 GPA while enrolled at Colby-Sawyer.

Presidential Scholarship - up to $48,000 over four years Students with a 3.3 GPA are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. This $12,000 award is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon full-time enrollment and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

Chargers Scholarship - up to $40,000 over four years Students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible for this award. This $10,000 per year award and is renewable annually for four years dependent upon full-time enrollment and maintaining a 2.75 GPA.

Merit Based Awards
Colby-Sawyer offers Merit based scholarships to incoming students based on their high school academic record, leadership qualities and community service involvement. These awards are not based on need and are renewable each year as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Students are eligible to apply for merit awards at any point, including prior to being accepted.

Colby-Sawyer Grant
Grant assistance is given to students based on their financial need, as well as their academic performance. Students receiving grant assistance from the college may expect to receive similar grant awards each year as long as family circumstances do not change, all application deadlines are met, and the student remains in good social and academic standing.

Applying for Financial Aid
Click here to start your Application for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Estimator
If you would like to receive an estimated financial aid award, please click here for instructions.

Source: www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/international/finaid.html
 
 
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.
  • Current ISU International Student Ambassadors may be contacted here.
Applicants will be considered for the following award levels:

Gold $7,000/year Renewable
Cardinal $5,000/year Renewable
Leadership Up to $4,000/year Renewable

Requirements
  • 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
Deadlines
  • April 1 (fall & summer entry)
  • October 1 (spring entry)
Eligibility
  • Incoming freshmen and transfers can apply
The following criteria must be maintained to keep the scholarship until graduation:
  • Serve as International Student Ambassador for at least one semester
  • 2.0 cumulative GPA at ISU
  • Full-time enrollment (summers not included)
  • Assessed non-resident tuition
Other Scholarship Opportunities:
  • Alumni Scholarship: Return to Iowa Generations --- $1,500/year - renewable
    Requirements:
    • Incoming freshmen and transfer students
    • Parent(s) or grandparent(s) graduated from Iowa State University
    • Click here to apply
Contact: Ann Gogerty, Global Recruitment Coordinator; agogerty@iastate.edu
 
 
The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems is offering a PhD research studentship for the academic year 2010/11. This will provide funding for up to three years covering tuition fees (at the UK/EU rate) and an annual stipend of approximately £13,850.

The Department, based in Bloomsbury in the heart of London, is a world-class centre of expertise in information and knowledge management, intelligent systems and computational intelligence. We also have major interdisciplinary activities in bioinformatics and technology-enhanced learning. Our research collaborations include many industrial partners and other academic institutions in the UK and abroad.

The two main research groups in the School are
with two main interdisciplinary activities:
Applications will be considered in all areas of Computer Science research. However, priority will be given to research falling within the following areas: Adaptive Systems, Bio-inspired Computing, Computer Vision and Image Processing, Data Management, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Information Systems, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (and Logic in Computer Science), Pervasive Computing, Social Computing and Networks, Semantic Web, and Web Technologies.

To apply, please complete an MPhil/PhD application form, including a CV and statement of proposed research area, as detailed at www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/research/degrees-apply.html. Please quote: PhD studentship 1007. In addition, please complete the studentship application form and email it to Dr Peter Wood ( ptw@dcs.bbk.ac.uk ), to whom informal enquiries may also be made. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2010.

Visit our website www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk for further information about opportunities for postgraduate study in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Source: www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/about/phd.php
 
 
The African Graduate Fellowship is a competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at the American University in Cairo (AUC).  Each year, fellowships are offered to nationals of African countries (not including Egyptians) for full-time study (9 credits or more) in any of the graduate programs offered at AUC.

Eligibility

  • African nationals
  • B.A. or B.Sc. degree with grade not less than "Very Good", an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
  • TOEFL with TWE score of at least 550 and 4.5, (580 and 5.0 for ECLT & TEFL) or equivalent.
  • Applicants for the MBA have to submit a recent score on the GMAT and have at least two years of relevant work experience.
  • Applicants for the Economics program, the Economics in International Development program and the Journalism and Mass Communication program are required to obtain an acceptable score on the GRE.
  • Applicants for the MA in Arabic Studies must submit evidence of proficiency in literary Arabic.
Duration : Fellowships are awarded for two academic years and the intervening summer session.

Award


The fellowship covers:
  • A waiver of tuition fees.
  • A monthly stipend of LE 850.
  • Student services and activities fee.
  • Graduation fees.
  • Medical service and health insurance fees.
  • A monthly housing allowance of LE 1250.
  • In support of their professional training fellows are assigned 18 hours per week of related academic or administrative work.
To Apply
 
 
The New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd offers student fellowships annually.

The fellowship is paid vacation employment (likely to be from November to February) at one of Crop and Food Research’s sites around New Zealand.

Students enrolled at any New Zealand university at the time of application will be eligible for a fellowship.

Fellowships are available in the following areas: Biochemistry, applied sciences, microbiology, agriculture, horticulture, resource management, food science and technology.

Special Selection Criteria
  • Paid summer employment at one of Crop and Food's NZ research sites.
  • Biochemistry/applied Science/Microbiology/Agriculture/ Food Science
  • Enrolled at a NZ University
Application

Applications close 30 September with The Personnel Officer, N.Z. Institute for Crop and Food Research Ltd, PO Box 4704, Christchurch.

Application Close Date: 30 September

Website: www.crop.cri.nz

Local / International Availability:
  • Available to New Zealand/Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Students
  • Available to International Students
 
 
The Centre is currently looking to recruit for up to 8 places at UCL and LU from top graduates from engineering, science and related disciplines who are committed to the area of energy demand research. The Centre offers both UK/EU fees and an enhanced stipend to eligible students and is led by world-leading academics assisted by industry partners and stakeholders providing a route into future employment in the rapidly expanding field of energy demand management.

 Academic Qualifications:
Applications are invited from UK graduates with a good first degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant science, engineering or related subject. EU and overseas students with these or equivalent qualifications may apply. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or extensive relevant industry experience who can show evidence of a scientific and engineering research capability may also apply.

Eligibility:
(Please note if you are not eligible you will not be considered for EPSRC funding, however if you have alternative sources of funding please indicate this in your pre-application.)

  • UK Nationals. UK applicants that have settled status in the UK and have studied or worked in the UK for the past 3 years are eligible for full fees and stipend.
  • EU Nationals. Non-UK EU applicants that have settled status in the UK and have studied or worked in the UK for the past 3 years are eligible for full fees and stipend. N.B. applicants that do not meet the 3 year residency criteria are eligible for fees only support
  • Non-EU Nationals. Non-EU applicants that have settled status in the UK and have worked in the UK (i.e. have not been in full time education) for the past 3 years are eligible for full fees and stipend. N.B. applicants that do not have settled status may in some cases apply for general UCL/Loughborough overseas scholarships or self fund their PhD.
Application Process:
Please read the application guidance notes for details on how to apply. All applicants must complete the DTC pre-application form and submit this along with a CV. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday 30th July 2010 at 12.00.

Click here for tips on writing a PhD Research Proposal.

Info source: www.energy-building-dtc.org.uk/people_vacancies.html
 
 
Have you considered studying towards a Masters or Doctorate qualification?

To further promote the Reward profession, SARA is annually offering a bursary of R25 000 towards Masters or Doctoral research. Students should already be accepted with an accredited university for Masters or Doctoral research or have completed a detailed proposal with the intention to register in 2011.

Selection criteria for the SARA bursary
  • The applicant needs to have an honours/PDM for Masters or a Masters for a Doctorate.
  • Students should already be accepted with an accredited university for Masters or Doctoral research and be registered for 2010/11 or have completed a detailed research proposal with the intention to study in 2011.
  • The primary research question should be within the ambit of reward management, or at least HR Management with a focus on reward management. Therefore, the research topic should be relevant to the reward environment and add to the existing base of knowledge and methodologies.
  • The candidate should be committed to continuing to invest in remuneration as a profession.
  • Planned research must be completed within three years from receiving the bursary and formal feedback in the form of a presentation to the SARA membership, as well as a copy of the research document must be made available to SARA for inclusion in its existing body of research.
You can apply any time from now and applications for 2011 close on 13 August 2010. SARA is under no obligation to grant the bursary if it feels in the discretion of the executive committee, that the applications do not significantly contribute to the discipline of Reward management within South Africa.

The application form for SARA selection purposes needs to be completed (click here for the form) and forwarded to Gillianle Cordeur at Gillian@vdw.co.za with a copy of the research proposal submitted to the University.

South African Reward Association
PO Box 868
FERNDALE, GAUTENG 2160

You can download the original brochure here.
 
 
Available from OPI through the Schaeffer Family Foundation!

Once a month OPI will be awarding a selected cosmetology student with a $500.00 Scholarship towards their Cosmetology Program at an OPI Preferred School. Effective January 1, 2010. Money will be paid directly to the Educational Institution not the student.

To Qualify
  1. You must reside in the United States.
  2. You must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a Cosmetology program for licensure.
  3. You must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling at an OPI Preferred Cosmetology School*.
  4. Listing can be found at www.opi.com, just click on Start Your Career.
  5. You must submit Application along with a 1-2 page essay explaining why you want to become a cosmetologist, how you think nail services will play a part in your career and what sets you apart from other candidates for this scholarship.
  6. You must provide one recommendation from the beauty industry. This can be a licensed cosmetologist, nail technician, instructor, etc. Any licensed professional in the beauty industry.
  7. See attached form (below).
  8. You must meet your state’s educational requirements for entry in to a Cosmetology Program for licensure.

Award Dates & Deadlines
Applications & Essays must be received at OPI’s National School Division by the deadline date. Any applications received late will be considered for the following period. Any applications received early, will be considered in the period indicated on the application. The school of the winner will be notified by the 15th of the following month. Money will be paid directly to the educational institution upon receipt of the winner’s scholarship acceptance form.

To Apply
Download the document below which contains the form, follow instructions and return it to:

OPI National School Division
Attn: Schaeffer Family Foundation COSMETOLOGY Scholarship
9421 S. Longwood Dr.
Chicago, IL 60643

Deadline: The deadline vary by month, see the document for the current schedule.

OTHER AVAILABLE COSMETOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS

Sport Clips Scholarship - Multiple $1,000 Scholarships
Deadline September 15, 2010
Scholarship Program, multiple Cosmetology Students who are attending AACS member schools will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship provided by Sport Clips. A selection committee comprised of Sport Clips Area Developers, Team Leaders and SCI Support Team Members will review all eligible applications. There is no limit to the number of applicants from a member school but there will be a limit of one scholarship recipient chosen from an individual school per year for this program. Click here for Application

Farouk Systems USA/AACS Cosmetology Scholarship
Deadline August 31, 2010

Six cosmetology students attending AACS member schools will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship provided by Farouk Systems USA. These incentive scholarships will be announced during the AACS Annual Convention & Expo October 29th – November 1st 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona
. The students receiving these scholarships and their schools will be notified prior October 29th 2010. Click here for Application

Dream Shears/Trade Essentials Scholarship - Ten (10) $500 Scholarships
Deadline September 30, 2010
Ten Cosmetology Students who are attending AACS member schools will each be awarded a $500 scholarship provided by Dream Shears and Trade Essentials. The deadline to submit applications is September 30, 2010. Click here for Application

CND Scholarship - One $500 Scholarship
Through the ACE (Access to Cosmetology Education) Scholarship Program, one deserving Student who is attending an AACS member school and is enrolled in a Nail only program, will be awarded a $500 scholarship provided by CND.
Click here for application

Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts Makeup Scholarship
Westmore Academy and AACS have partnered to offer a post-graduate, advanced career education Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Post graduate Cosmetology and Aesthetician students who demonstrate excellent performance in school, dream of becoming a makeup artist, have a focus on furthering their career and possess excellent people skills are eligible to receive the first annual Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts Makeup Scholarship.
There are six $1100.00 scholarships for the 6 week Master Makeup Course which is designed for the world of High Fashion, Commercial Photography, Haute Couture and Avant-Garde Makeup. It gives your Graduates the Competitive Edge as well as networking skills.
There are six $1300.00 scholarships for the 12 week Makeup for Motion Pictures & Television Beauty, Character & Effects Course. This course covers script breakdown, Character development through makeup for Television and Motion Pictures. In this course, students learn everything from developing a bruise to creating a cadaver. This
course also includes Makeup for Beauty, Fashion & Glamour as well as Commercial Photography.
• These scholarships will be awarded six times per year.
• There will only be no more than one winning candidate per AACS participating school.
• The intent of  these tuition assistance scholarships is to assist graduates who dream of becoming Makeup Artists and have excellent interpersonal skills the opportunity to further their Post Graduate Education.
Click here for Application

Pat Goins Memorial Scholarship - Multiple $1,000 Scholarships
Through the Pat Goins Memorial Scholarship Program, 3 worthy Cosmetology Students who are attending AACS member schools were chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by AACS through its Pat Goins Memorial Scholarship Fund.

A selection committee, comprised of AACS Board and Committee Members, reviewed all eligible applications and announced their selections on November 14th at the 2009 AACS Annual Convention & Expo in Phoenix, AZ. The scholarship will be applied toward tuition and education expenses owed to the school. The check will be made payable to the school on behalf of the student. The scholarship recipient’s name may be used in marketing and promotional pieces as well as use on the web.
COSMETOLOGY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Form.pdf
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The John S. Knight Fellowships accepts applications from qualified journalists and journalism entrepreneurs from around the world for 20 Fellowships each year. Please review the eligibility and selection criteria for United States or international Knight Fellows.

If you are uncertain whether you should apply for a U.S. or International Knight Fellowship, please don't guess. Send us an email with your work history to knight-info@lists.stanford.edu

Application deadline

The U.S. application deadline for the 2011-2012 academic year is Feb. 1, 2011.
The international application deadline is Dec. 15, 2010.

For more info, please visit: http://knight.stanford.edu/application
 
 
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

GANDHI SMARAK NIDHI FUND - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

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The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi fund will offer a limited number of partial scholarships tenable at the University of Nairobi, for Masters and Postgraduate Diploma studies during the 2010/2011 academic year.

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the scholarship by filling in a formal application/re-application form available in Room A112 Administration Block, Main Campus after presenting a receipt of a non-refundable application fees of Kenya Shillings Five Hundred Only (KShs. 500.00). This amount should be deposited into the University of Nairobi Account No.03-094-8245531, Barclays Bank of Kenya - Queensway House Branch at any Barclays Bank of Kenya branch. The bank deposit slip should then be taken to the Student Finance Office (Room G4), for receipting.

Applicants must attach to the completed form a letter of offer (Notice of eligibility) to study at the University of Nairobi for a Masters/Postgraduate Diploma (not PhD) course and must have attained at least an Upper Second Class Honours or its equivalent at Bachelors Level.

Completed application forms may be send to the Secretary, Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Fund, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 30197 – 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi, or delivered to Room A112 Administration Block, Main Campus so as to reach by Friday  August 6, 2010.