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Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management

The Vanderbilt Master of Business Administration program (MBA) is one of the top graduate business programs in the United States. It is a small, innovative and collaborative program, with specialities in finance, accounting, marketing, electronic commerce, operations management, telecommunications and information systems, human and organizational performance, strategy, entrepreneurship and international business.

Currently Vanderbilt has students from over 35 countries that make up 27% of total student population. It is also one of the few business schools to have a full-time person devoted to the well-being of its international students.

The Vanderbilt Master of Business Administration program awards merit based tuition scholarships to qualified students. Students do not need to complete a special application for these scholarships since every student is considered at the time of the application review. The main criteria are: an above-average GMAT score, excellent academic grades, at least 2 years of professional work experience, superior recommendations from supervisors, essays explaining the student's career vision and work progression, and the interview.

The University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh

The University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce a request for applications for the 2004-2005 round of the H. J. Heinz Company Foundation Fellowship Program. The Fellowship provides for one year of practical, professional, and non-degree educational experiences through the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

The competition for a Heinz Fellowship is open to men and women from developing countries whose record of accomplishment early in their career indicates strong potential for leadership and achievement in the non-profit, government, or private sector. The goal is to improve, early in a career, the Fellows' capacity to contribute to the development of their country and to enhance their understanding of the United States. This is accomplished through a year of auditing selected courses and participating in practical professional activities while based in Pittsburgh. Courses taken as part of the Heinz Fellowship do not earn credit towards an academic degree.

To be considered for the 2004-2005 round of the H. J. Heinz Company Foundation Fellowship, applications must be received no later than March 15, 2004.

For more information and to obtain application forms, please visit http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/main/heinzfellowship.html. Inquiries can be made at heinz@ucis.pitt.edu or by fax at 412-624-4672.

The Villanova Summer Business Institute (SBI)

The SBI's intensive academic experience provides exposure to fundamental business disciplines such as accounting, business law, economics, ethics, finance, management, marketing and strategy. Each class is highly integrated by having multiple professors' team up to provide a cross-functional learning experience within a coordinated academic module.

Added value is delivered by providing all students with a state-of-the-art laptop computer for their use during the program. Instruction takes place in the wireless environment of the Bartley Hall, home of Villanova's business school, which recently went through a twenty five million dollar renovation and addition. The residential experience, on our beautiful campus, includes all the amenities of a world class university (i.e. tennis courts, swimmingpool, gym and award winning dining facilities). The central location, at a distance of 20 km. from the city of Philadelphia, is an easy train ride from the campus and affords students opportunities to visit New York City and Washington, DC, during their stay.

Complete information including tuition and rates for room & board are fully outlined on the Institute's web site at http://www.cf.villanova.edu/sbi/. Please feel free to email deepa.awal@villanova.edu or call at 610-519-6145.

Clark University
Global Scholars Program

Clark University is pleased to announce the creation of the Global Scholars Program (GSP). The GSP builds on Clark's long-standing commitment to providing a challenging education with a global view. Successful candidates will be first-year students (Students transferring from another college or university are not eligible for the GSP) who have the demonstrated potential to provide leadership in their community and the world and who are committed to making a difference. Clark invites applications from students who are not permanent residents or citizens of the United States, as well as US citizens/permanent residents who reside overseas and will complete their entire secondary school education outside the US. Candidates should be outstanding students who are also deeply engaged in their school or local community.

Students admitted to the Global Scholars Program will receive the following:
•A scholarship of no less than $11,000 (Applicants with financial need greater than the amount of the Global Scholars award may be eligible for additional needbased financial assistance. To be considered, international applicants must submit the International Student Financial Aid Form, and US citizens must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and College Board PROFILE form) or $44,000 for four years contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal.
•A guaranteed stipend for a paid internship or research assistantship taken for academic credit during the summer following the sophomore or junior year (minimum summer stipend of $2,500).
•Participation in the Global Scholars mentor program, including a semi-annual dinner hosted by Dr. John Bassett, President of Clark University. In addition to a faculty advisor, a staff or alumni leadership mentor will support Global Scholars.
•Global Scholars will be guaranteed a place in the International Studies Stream and will be a part of a supportive network of faculty, students and staff.

To apply to the Global Scholars Program students must:
•Submit a regular application for admission to Clark University, along with all required supporting credentials.
•Complete a brief application for the GSP.
•Submit an essay that addresses an issue of global significance.
•Submit a letter of reference that speaks specifically to the applicant's promise as a leader in the community and the world at large.

The deadline for receipt of the completed applications (Admissions and GSP) is February 1.

You may download a copy of the Global Scholars Program application and recommendation form. To learn more about the Global Scholars Program or to receive an application by mail, please contact Kristina Mukda, Coordinator of International Recruitment (kmukda@clarku.edu) or Harold Wingood, Dean of Admissions (hwingood@clarku.edu).