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EAC / Study in the US / Financial Aid / Program Announcements / October 2005 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPSThe University of South Florida is pleased to announce the second annual competition for the "University of South Florida (USF) International Undergraduate Scholars Award". This award will offer scholarships to two outstanding international students who meet competitive selection criteria and who provide evidence of scholarly and leadership excellence. Each scholarship will provide $15,000 per year for up to four years. Scholarship will be renewable each year based on maintaining a minimum 3.2 GPA semester average. USF International Undergraduate Scholars will be eligible for an additional award of $500 annually as USF Honors College students. Total value of USF scholarship assistance: $15,500 a year x four years. Estimated expenses for 2006-2007 are $30,000, subject to change. Students will be responsible for all expenses not covered by the scholarship. Please note that this is not a cash award; USF will offer financial credit toward annual tuition expenses. ELIGIBILITY: Ø Open to international students from all regions of the world
whose permanent residence is outside the United States (US citizens, dual
citizens, and US permanent residents or pending permanent residents are
not eligible to apply); SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: TEST REQUIREMENTS
Ø Standardized tests: Students must submit ONE of the following: Ø ETS/College Board official score reports should be sent directly to the University of South Florida (code 5828) and arrive by February 4, 2006 at the latest.
Ø 3.5 GPA minimum ACADEMIC HONORS & LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Ø Academic/leadership awards, honors, or recognition LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Ø Teacher recommendation APPLICATION FORMS:
Submit admission and scholarship application forms listed below:
Ø To view a menu of USF resources developed for international
audiences, visit http://web.usf.edu/iac/admissions/recruit.html. Since only two awards will be given, selection will be very competitive. USF will be looking for the best and brightest student leaders from around the world who meet and perhaps exceed our application criteria. The University of South Florida welcomes your interest, and looks forward to receiving your applications!
USF INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS AWARD CONTACT: Evelyn Levinson |
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2006 INTERNATIONAL DISSERTATION FIELD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION (IDRF)The Social Science Research Council and the American Council of Learned Societies are pleased to announce the 2006 competition of the International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship (IDRF) program, which is designed to support distinguished graduate students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world. Fifty fellowships of approximately $20,000 will be awarded in 2006 with funds provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The IDRF Program is committed to scholarship that advances knowledge about cultures, societies, aesthetics, economics and/or polities outside the United States. The program promotes work that is relevant to a particular discipline while resonating across other fields and area specializations. The program is open to full-time graduate students in the humanities and social sciences - regardless of citizenship - enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States. Applicants must have completed all Ph.D. requirements except fieldwork and dissertation by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2006, whichever comes first. Fellowships will provide support for nine to twelve months in the field, plus travel expenses. The fellowship must be held for a single continuous period within the eighteen months between July 2006 and December 2007. Applications for the IDRF program must be submitted electronically using the SSRC's Online Application Portal. For detailed information on application procedures, visit the IDRF website at www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf or contact program staff at idrf@ssrc.org. Deadline: November 10, 2005. Social Science Research Council |
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BATEMAN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDY IN GEOSCIENCES AT YALE UNIVERSITYThe Department of Geology and Geophysics announces a competition for the Bateman Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded for two years, and provides a stipend ($42,000/yr), reasonable relocation expenses, individual health care benefits, and funds ($3,000/yr) for research and travel. Our department's teaching and research program includes a range of disciplines focused on the solid earth, ocean, atmosphere, climate, and the evolution of life. Further details are available at: http://www.yale.edu/geology. Applicants should submit a short (2-3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research, a curriculum vita, a publications list, and letters of reference sent from three referees. Applicants should also contact a sponsor in the Department to identify potential research projects. The deadline for all application materials is February 15, 2006. The award will be announced by April 1, 2006. Successful applicants must begin their program at Yale between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. Application materials should be sent to: Bateman Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Geology and Geophysics, P.O. Box 208109, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520-8109. FAX: +1-203-432-3980. Contact Professor Leo J. Hickey (leo.hickey@yale.edu), Chairman of the Department of Geology and Geophysics for questions regarding the fellowship. Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. |
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS AT YALE UNIVERSITYThe department of geology and geophysics at Yale University has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate in the area of atmospheric physics and its role in climate and climate changes. Several topics of investigation are of interest relating to cloud-climate interactions including convective microphysical, precipitation, and mixing processes, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud-dynamics interactions. We seek motivated individuals with interest or expertise in the application of cloud modeling, satellite data analysis, or other tools to these problems. The initial appointment is for two years. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related field by the time of appointment. Candidates should send brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Dr. Steven Sherwood, P.O. Box 208109, Yale University, New Haven CT 06520. |
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2006-2007 IBM HERMAN GOLDSTINE MEMORIAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPThe Mathematical Sciences Department of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center invites applications for its 2006-2007 Herman Goldstine Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship for research in mathematical and computer sciences. Areas of active research in the department include: algorithms, coding theory, cryptography, data mining, dynamical systems and differential equations, high-performance computation, numerical analysis, optimization, probability theory, scientific computing, statistical analysis, supply-chain and operations management, and queuing networks. Fellows interact closely with department members but are free pursue their own research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. after September 2001 or should receive one before the second half of 2006. One fellowship will be awarded with stipend between $95,000 and $115,000 (depending on area and experience). Applications must be received before December 31, 2005. Complete details and the application procedure are available at: http://www.research.ibm.com/math/goldstine.html. |
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NON-RESIDENT FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FALL 2006 APPLICANTS AT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITYhttp://www.montana.edu/international/nisscholar.htm Apply to MSU by completing the International Undergraduate Application for Admission. The application is downloadable at: http://www.montana.edu/wwwoie/appinfo.htm Have your ACT and/or SAT test scores sent to Montana State University directly from the testing company. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores/sending.html All international undergraduate applicants will automatically be considered for new student scholarships valued at up to US$3,000. These scholarships are available to qualified international students, freshmen or transfer, applying to begin their studies either fall or spring semester. Documents required in the international undergraduate application will determine eligibility, and no separate scholarship application is required. SAT exam score results are not required to compete for these scholarships. These scholarships are available only to new students during their first year of study at MSU and are non-renewable. Selection is based on previous academic achievement, test scores, potential for success at MSU, and overall fit with the institution and its academic programs. Scholarships will be available until all are awarded; therefore, students are encouraged to submit their MSU application early. |
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GRINNELL COLLEGEInternational Student Financial Aid Policy Grinnell College has had a long history of providing financial assistance to international students (students not holding a U.S. passport or U.S. permanent residency card). In recent years the College has reconfirmed its commitment to providing affordable education to students around the world by offering additional scholarship opportunities to new international students. Grinnell College endorses the philosophy that all students, regardless of their financial ability, should be able to pursue their studies at Grinnell if admitted. A full range of financial aid opportunities is available to international students. Admission to Grinnell is highly selective and the competition for financial aid is more competitive the greater the applicant's demonstrated financial need. The best students, who also maintain an active co-curricular involvement (sports, community service, music, theater, debate, student government, etc.), will be admitted regardless of financial circumstances. The price to attend Grinnell College are as follows: ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR 2005-2006 Types of Financial Aid Available to International Students 1) Grants: Admitted international students who demonstrate financial need are eligible for financial assistance. Financial need is assessed by the Office of Student Financial Aid based on the information you and your family accurately and truthfully submit on the Student Application for Financial Aid. 2) International Merit Scholarships: Annually, a few admitted international applicants, who demonstrate exceptional scholastic abilities and leadership skills, are awarded Merit Scholarships. An applicant does not need to apply for financial aid or demonstrate financial need to be eligible for Merit Scholarships. Scholarship amounts vary. No additional applications, forms or essays are required to be eligible for Merit Scholarships. 3) Special Scholarships: Grinnell offers a limited number of comprehensive scholarships. These are extremely competitive scholarships that will cover the costs associated with attending Grinnell College (comprehensive fee of tuition, room, board and fees, plus costs to cover insurance, books and miscellaneous expenses) that the student and the student's family are unable to cover. Scholarships are reserved for students from the following countries and regions: * People's Republic of China All of the above scholarships are renewable for three additional years of the student's studies at Grinnell College. All applicants applying for financial aid must complete the International Student Application for Financial Aid which is sent with the Grinnell College Application for Admission or the Foreign Student Financial Aid Application form printed by the College Board. There are no additional forms required to complete for any of the three categories of financial aid listed above. The Admission Committee will automatically consider you for the scholarship if you are eligible. EMPLOYMENT: On campus employment is available to students. Under the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) regulations, international students are permitted to work on campus (not to exceed more than 20 hours a week). During the academic year, a student can earn approximately $2,000 by working an average of 10 hours a week. We discourage students from working more than 10 hours a week because of the demanding course load at Grinnell College. Off campus employment is more difficult to obtain for international students due to immigration regulations restricting employment for non-US citizens. LOANS: The College does offer some loans to international students. However, to be eligible for a loan, the College requires the student have a U.S. citizen as the co-signer who lives in the United States. A co-signer is someone who is willing to sign the loan agreement with you and is promising that, in the event you are unable or unwilling to pay the balance of the loan, the co-signer will be responsible for paying the loan. The maximum loan for each year is $4,000. |
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"DOORS TO DIPLOMACY" 2006 WEB PROJECT COMPETITION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSOctober 17, 2005 This contest is open to teams of students from any country. The U.S. Department of State along with the Global SchoolNet Foundation is pleased to announce the 2006 "Doors to Diplomacy" award competition. This educational award program will recognize the student-created Global SchoolNet Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Students work in small teams with teacher-coaches. Projects must be completed by March 17, 2006. Winners will be announced in May 2006. Every team that completes a final entry will receive a special "Doors to Diplomacy" certificate to recognize their achievement. Each student member of the team who wins the "Doors to Diplomacy" receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches' schools each receive a $500 cash award. For a complete description and information about eligibility and judging criteria, visit http://globalschoolhouse.org/doors For more information, contact |
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BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY THE HELLER SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL POLICY AND MANAGEMENTMaster of Science in International Health Policy and Management ~~Striving for Equity in Health Systems through Effective Policy and Application Deadline: March 31, 2006 The Master of Science in International Health Policy and Management (IHPM) Program is pleased to announce a competition in which a full tuition and fees scholarship will be awarded to an early to mid-career development professional with a demonstrated commitment to effective health policy and management. The Scholarship for this one-year degree begins in August 2006. The one-year M.S. Program is designed to train students to take on increasingly responsible roles in health policy planning, and in the management of policy and program implementation in health ministries and planning agencies, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, and NGOs. Students in this program learn how to make the best use of policy analysis to determine which plans work, which are the most cost-effective, and which are sensitive to a country's values and culture. The IHPM Scholar will receive full tuition and fee remission for the 2006/2007 academic year. The scholarship does NOT cover airfare, health insurance or any living expenses. Although nominations are encouraged from international and governmental development institutions and NGOs, self-nominations are accepted. Women, and candidates with experience in health policy, service delivery or education-related work with poor and vulnerable populations, are especially encouraged to apply. Nominators may mail, fax (781-736-2774) or email (HellerAdmissions@Brandeis.edu) a letter of nomination to the Admissions Office. Applications (to be submitted by the applicant) should include: Detailed instructions on completing an application can be found in the Admissions section of the SID website. To learn more about the SID Master of Science Program, please visit our The Heller School is considered to be one of the top 3 schools of social |