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.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/international/finaid.html

Applicants will be considered for the following award levels:

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

Source:
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/ambassador_scholarships.php

About 120 scholarships are awarded to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work.

Each year IHS award scholarships to students from universities around the world and sponsors the attendance of hundreds of students at its summer seminars and other educational programs.

All qualified men and women will be considered for Humane Studies Fellowships without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, or handicap.

Although IHS considers applications from outside the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, fellowships are generally awarded to applicants who live, or are studying, in those countries.

Application deadline: December 31.

For further details, and application materials, contact Institute for Humane Studies Scholarships Website at:
http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible for the Humane Studies Fellowships?

The following individuals are eligible for the Humane Studies Fellowships:

• Individuals who will be undergraduate juniors or seniors during the academic year of funding
• Graduate students in any field
• Law students, MBA students, and other professional students

Note: Students pursuing MFA degrees are not eligible for the Humane Studies Fellowship. MFA students should apply for the IHS Film & Fiction Scholarship.

Fellowship awards can be used to study in any country.

Country of origin and country of study have no bearing on eligibility.

In order to receive Fellowship awards, winners must be full-time, enrolled students at accredited degree-granting institutions for the entire period of the award. For the purposes of the Fellowship, ‘full-time’ is defined as an applicant’s home institution defines it.

Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded for one year. Winners are eligible to reapply in subsequent years. There is no limit on how many awards an individual may receive.

How can I apply for the Humane Studies Fellowship?

Applications are accepted online only. The online application can be found here. Paper copies of the application are not available.

What forms, documents, and essays are required to apply?

Required information is listed below and can be submitted through the online application.

1. A completed online application
2. Essay A– A 500–1,000 word essay describing your intellectual development and future plans. The essay should address your interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society, how you expect to contribute to a better understanding of these foundations, and your career goals, with an emphasis on where you expect to be in five, 10, and 20 years.
3. Essay B– A 1,000–2,000 word essay discussing a research paper, dissertation or other intellectual project you are either working on now or recently completed. The essay should address how this project supports your larger research and career goals, criticisms you faced or are likely to face and how you responded or plan to respond to them, and any how you handled any other difficulties you encountered .
4. The names and email addresses of two (and not more than three) individuals who will write letters of recommendation on your behalf
5. A brief description of your current research interests
6. A writing sample of not more than 30 pages
7. Your most recent university transcript; unofficial transcripts are acceptable
8. Score reports for your most recent standardized test; unofficial reports are acceptable

Note: if you have never been required to take the GRE, LSAT, GMAT, SAT, or ACT, you are not required to take it for the purposes of the Fellowship. Simply note you were never required to take these tests.

What is required of previous Humane Studies Fellowship winners?

1. A completed online application
2. In place of Essay A, please write an update on your career goals and describe the progress you’ve made in your course of study since your last application
3. Essay B – A 1,000–2,000 word essay discussing a research paper, dissertation or other intellectual project that you are either working on now or have recently completed. The essay should address how this project fits in with your larger research and career goals, criticisms you have faced or are likely to face and how you have responded or plan to respond to them, and how you handled any other difficulties you encountered.
4. The names and email addresses of two (and not more than three) individuals who will write letters of recommendation on your behalf
5. A writing sample or updated dissertation proposal
6. An up-to-date university transcript if you have completed coursework since your last application

What score reports are required for the Fellowship application?

The score reports for your most recent standardized admissions test (GRE, LSAT, GMAT, SAT or ACT) is required as part of the application. If you have never been required to take an admissions test, you are not required to take the test to apply for the Humane Studies Fellowship.

An official score report is not required. A scanned copy of the score report is sufficient, and can be uploaded as a PDF file in the online application. To convert your report into a PDF file, try the Adobe.com offer of five free PDF conversions per month.

If you are unable to locate a copy of your scores, official score reports can be obtained from the following agencies:

GRE: www.gre.org; score reports cost $15. The IHS code for ETS is 0066.

SAT: www.sat.org; score reports cost $6.50. The IHS code for College Board is 0066.

LSAT: www.lsat.org; score reports cost $35. The IHS code for LSAC is 0066.

GMAT: www.mba.com

ACT: www.act.org. The IHS code for the ACT is 7000.

What if my score report is no longer available from the testing service?

An official score report is not required. Your department or university may have a copy of your score report on file. A copy of the score report from your personal files is also acceptable.

What transcripts are required for the Fellowship application?

We require your most recent university transcript. If you are in the first year of a graduate program and do not have a transcript for your current university, please send your undergraduate transcripts. Official transcripts are not required.

My college or university does not issue transcripts. What do I do?

Please send other appropriate documentation that rates the quality of your academic work.

I cannot obtain transcripts from my university. Am I still eligible?

If you cannot obtain transcripts, you remain eligible. However, failure to submit documents limits our ability to thoroughly evaluate your application, and may affect your chances of being named a Fellow.

What is required for the letters of recommendation?

We require the names and email addresses of two (2) and not more than three (3) individuals who will write letters of recommendation on your behalf. Your recommenders should be able to comment on your intellectual and scholarly ability, your chance of success in your chosen career path, and your ability to contribute to the understanding of the principles, practices and institutions necessary to a free society.

IHS will contact your recommenders shortly after you submit your application, and we will ask them to send the letters directly to us by January 19, 2010.

Can letters of recommendation be sent separately to IHS?

Yes. If your recommenders wish to send their letters before we contact them, they may do so either by email or by surface mail.

Emails should be sent to HSF@TheIHS.org

For surface mail, the envelope should be signed across the seal and sent to:

Institute for Humane Studies
Attn: Humane Studies Fellowships
3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 440
Arlington VA 22201

Can your system send out letters of recommendation before the deadline?

No, the system will send out requests for letters of recommendation only after you have submitted your application. The deadline for recommenders to submit their letters is January 19, 2010.

Can my recommender send in the letter via US Mail?

No, we greatly prefer that your recommender send the letter via email.

Do all Fellows receive $12,000?

No. IHS makes Fellowship awards from $2,000 to $12,000. To determine the size of an award, we consider the cost of tuition at a student’s institution and other funds the student may receive.

How many Fellowships are awarded each year?

The number of Fellowships awarded in a year varies according to the strength of the applicant pool. In recent years, we have awarded between 110 and 160 Fellowships.

How will I know that my application is complete?

We will send you an email indicating your application is complete. If anything is missing, we will contact you directly to request the missing documents.

I do not have all required documents and information for the application. May I still apply?

Yes. However, failure to submit documents limits our ability to thoroughly evaluate your application, and may affect your chances of being named a Fellow.

If I win a Fellowship, will it automatically be renewed each year?

Fellowships are awarded through a competitive process each year. Previous winners must reapply in order to be considered.

May Humane Studies Fellowships be used to study abroad?

Yes. Fellowships may be used for study at degree-granting institutions anywhere in the world.

When is the deadline to apply for the Fellowship?

The deadline to apply for the 2010-11 Fellowships is December 31, 2009.

Will materials that are postmarked after December 31, such as test scores or transcripts, be considered?

We will not accept any supporting documents, such as transcripts, score verifications or writing samples postmarked or emailed after January 22. Please endeavor to make your application complete before this date.

When will decisions be announced?

Decisions will be announced in two stages. In March, you will receive an update announcing whether you are a finalist under consideration. In early May, we will announce final decisions.

Can my Fellowship award be deferred?

No. Fellowship awards cannot be deferred. Only individuals who are enrolled full-time for the entire period of the award can collect the award. Those who do not enroll in a university for the period of the Fellowship forfeit the award.

Eligibility:

• An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada.
• A student must not hold citizenship or permanent residency of the United States or Canada.
• Scholarships are not given for research, internships, practical training, or travel.
• In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled on campus for the entire school year.
• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants.

The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000.

Deadline: 31st January.

For more scholarship information and application, visit: P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Website at http://www.peointernational.org/

In addition to a $4,500/month stipend and housing and office space on the SAR campus, the Campbell Fellow receives travel, shipping, and library resource funds; health insurance; and the support of a mentoring committee of established scholar-practitioners.

The following criteria guide SAR’s selection of the Campbell Fellow:

• Citizenship: Applicants may not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be a national of a developing country that is currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank.
• Academic Discipline: Applicants should be pursuing research in one of the social sciences: anthropology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology, or in an interdisciplinary field that incorporates two or more of these disciplines.
• Research Topic: Projects that identify causes of and/or solutions to gender inequity in the developing world, and thus contribute to women’s social and economic empowerment, will be favored. Sample topics include education and socialization of girls; globalization and the economic status of women; policies and practices toward family, reproduction, and women’s health; impacts of international and civil conflict on women; women’s roles in resolving such conflicts or sustaining civil society; media representations of women and the formation of ideologies of gender; the practice and process of gender-based development; and women in science and technology. SAR will select fellows on the strength of their clearly stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin.
• English Fluency: To facilitate full engagement in the SAR intellectual community, applicants must demonstrate their fluency in English, such as through their record of professional interaction in written and spoken English.

Applications to the Resident Scholar Program are due on November 1st of each year.

Download Campbell Fellowship flier here

• Application form available at http://scholar.app.sarweb.org
• An abstract, not to exceed 150 words, describing the purpose, goals, and objectives of the applicant’s research project on which they will work at SAR.
• A proposal, no more than four double-spaced pages in length. The proposal should describe what is to be accomplished during the fellowship, the status of the applicant’s research on the topic, and the significance of the work.
• A short bibliography, not to exceed one single-spaced page, of references cited in the proposal.
• Curriculum vitae, not to exceed four single-spaced pages.
• Three letters of recommendation not to exceed two single-spaced pages in length each. Letters must be received by November 1. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that references send their letters on time.

For application form and submission specifications go to http://scholar.app.sarweb.org or contact

Scholar Programs
Email: scholar@sarsf.org
Phone: (505) 954-7201.

This fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the Vera R. Campbell Foundation.

For more information, visit campbell.fellowship.sarweb.org

Source:
http://sarweb.org/index.php?resident_scholar_campbell_fellowship

Fellowship participants also gain first hand research and development experience through guidance and mentorship from a top scientist of Symantec Research Labs during the fellowship period. Each participant is also encouraged to spend a summer working with their mentor at Symantec on a research project in their area of interest.

Provisions of the Award

• In the US, the fellowship award will cover 100% of tuition and fees for the recipient’s graduate school in the US. A stipend is provided to cover living expenses while in school
• In Europe, a stipend is provided to cover research and living expenses while in school.
• Mentors from Symantec Research Labs are paired with award recipients. The mentor is a top researcher who can provide ongoing technical guidance on the recipient’s research, during their graduate training as well as during summer internships at Symantec.
• All recipients will be encouraged to take a salaried summer internship with Symantec Research Labs (Mountain View, CA, Culver City, CA, or Sophia Antipolis, France).
• Each recipient will be given a laptop preloaded with Symantec software.
• Fellowships are awarded to recipients for one academic year and may be extended for a second year, based on the award recipient’s continued exceptional academic standing, progress and achievement. Any such extensions will be granted solely at Symantec’s discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applying students must attend a U.S. or European university in a Ph.D. or Master’s program focused on technology research. Exceptional graduating undergraduate seniors may also apply and final award is contingent on their acceptance to a graduate program.
• Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on research projects likely to have real-world practical value to customers, in areas related to Symantec’s businesses of information security, availability, and integrity.
• Recipients will also be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence and their academic progress to-date as evidenced by publications.
• The scholarship awards will be made through the university and are not transferable to another academic institution.

Required Application Information
Applications should be submitted as a single compressed file (.zip file) and must include the following:

• A completed fellowship application form including a personal statement of research interests not to exceed 500 words. Applicants are strongly encouraged to articulate the practical value to customers of their proposed research areas.
• A C.V. and thesis proposal (optional).
• Three letters of recommendation from professors or industry researchers who can evaluate the applicant’s scientific aptitude and potential for research (may be sent confidentially, please see application form for instructions).
• Incomplete applications cannot be considered and we cannot guarantee notification of incompleteness. Please make sure applications are complete.

Application Dates and Process

• Fellowship applications will be accepted beginning July.
• Application deadline will be December 18.
• As part of the application process, some candidates may be contacted for telephone interviews.
• The final award decisions will be announced in February.

Contact detail: SRLFellowship@Symantec.com

Source:
http://www.symantec.com/about/careers/college/fellowship.jsp

Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center’s international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawai‘i, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.

Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management that enhance their degree studies. Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center’s research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics; environmental change; population and health; education; and Pacific islands development.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding toward:

• Master’s degrees (up to 24-month fellowship)
• Doctoral degrees (up to 48-month fellowship)

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship invites applications from:

• Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
• Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia

Individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or a country listed below may apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships:

• Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Vietnam
• East Asia: China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland, Taiwan), Japan, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Mongolia, Russia.
• South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands.

General Requirements:

• Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
• Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
• Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
• Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.

Degree Fellowship Requirements:

Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center’s education program. These requirements include:

• Core Program that meets weekly during the fall semester.
• Spring Core Issues Course, which will consist of a series of presentations and small-group discussions.
• Community Service. Degree Fellows are expected to devote 90 hours to community service during their award period.
• Involvement in an EWC Research Project.
• Interdisciplinary Certificate. Students not involved in an EWC research project must pursue one of several interdisciplinary certificates.
• Language Requirement. Degree Fellows who are native speakers of English from USA, Australia or New Zealand must demonstrate proficiency in an Asian/Pacific language or complete four semesters of language coursework.
• Monthly Report to the Associate Dean.

To download the forms as separate files, click below:

• Application Checklist [doc]
• Application Form [form-fillable doc]
• Application Essay Form [doc]
• Letter of Reference Form [form-fillable doc]
• Letter of Reference for Community Service Form [form-fillable doc]
• Verification of Funds for Additional Expenses Form [form-fillable doc]

GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIPS
Award Services Office
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
USA

Source:
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-for-study/ewc-graduate-degree-fellowship/

A high percentage of Fulbright applicants are admitted and receive these scholarships, valued up to $40,000/year. The GMAT may be deferred for Fulbright scholars. Students may be admitted on the condition that they take the exam within their first semester of study.

UA is proud to have hosted nearly 40 Fulbright, Amideast and USAID students in the past eleven years. They have studied masters degree programs in the areas of e-business, accounting, finance, management, international business, marketing, health care, supply chain, information systems, human resources and taxation. THe Fulbright/Amideast and USAID students contribute to the growth of the rest of our student body and we contribute to their growth as individuals.

Akron was ranked one of the Princeton Review’s Best 301 Business Schools in 2010 and our undergraduate programs were ranked in the top 100 business programs in Business Week’s 2010 publication. A is one of 167 business schools worldwide that has all of its programs, including Accounting, accredited by AACSB. We offer extraordinary opportunities to participate in hands-on, cross-functional, entrepreneurial team projects such as Austin BioInnovation Projects, Business Plan and Case competitions.

Akron is located in a hub of business activity with Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Akron area including The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Progressive Insurance, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin, Sherwin Williams, Key Corp., Timken, FirstEnergy, J.M. Smucker, A. Schulman, Lubrizol and Medical Mutual of Ohio. Top ranked Health Care Systems in our area include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children=92s Hospitals, Summa Health Systems, Akron Children=92s Hospital and Akron General Medical Center.

For more information on academic programs:
http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/index.dot

For scholarship information:
http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/student-resources/scholarships/index.dot

Contact:
Myra Weakland, MBA
Assistant Director
University of Akron College of Business
Email: myra1@uakron.edu

Application Deadlines – International
While the following dates are priority application deadlines, Linfield College will make every effort to accommodate applications beyond these dates.

Source:
http://www.linfield.edu/admission/international/admission-requirements-intl.html

Eligibility/Guidelines:

• Applications must be in the engineering or scientific fields
• Applications relevant to current funding initiatives will be given priority
• Applications will be considered from postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and established researchers with permanent institutional positions
• Applicants may be asked to attend an interview (at CFSR’s expense)
• Applicants will be asked to produce evidence of the use of their funding, for example a certificate of attendance, conference report etc.

For further information

http://www.cfsr.co.uk/welcome.htm