Undergraduate Degree: April 2011

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship

Open to high school seniors in South Dakota planning to attend at BHSU, DSU, NSU or USD and major in Elementary Education.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: February 28
Number of Awards: 2
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
South Dakota Board of Regents
Scholarship Committee
306 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3159
Phone: (605) 773-3455
Fax: (605) 773-5320
http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/Scholarships.htm

Rita Lowe Student Scholarship Program (College Division)

Open to student currently attending a college or university within Washington State, and majoring in Mathematics Education and pursuing teaching certification in order to become a professional mathematics educator.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: May 15th
Number of Awards: 2
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Rita Lowe Scholarship Committee
Pat Reistroffer-Chairperson
146 Scenic View Dr.
Longview, WA 98632
Phone: (360) 636-5125
http://www.wsmc.net/ritalowe/
See also High School Division scholarship

Willamette Valley Ag Association Scholarships

Open to full-time students who are college-level juniors or higher, and are pursing an agriculture-related major at an Oregon college or university.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: April 1st
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Willamette Valley Ag Association Scholarship
Dana Eckfield, Scholarship Coordinator
3415 Commercial Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 399-1701
Fax: (503) 399-8082
Email: dana@oregonfb.org
http://www.oregonfb.org/programs/oaef_mem_schol.shtml
See also Oregon Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarships

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship

Open to American Indian high school seniors(member of AISES) in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, or Washington. Eligible majors include business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology and education.
Amount of Award: varies
Application Deadline: April 15th
Number of Awards: 5 each year
Duration of Award: 4 years
Contact Information:
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Phone: (505) 765-1052
Fax: (505) 765-5608
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships

National Garden Clubs Inc College Scholarships

Open to Junior, Senior and Graduate students pursuing a degree in the Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, Plant Pathology/Science, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, Economics, Environmental Conservation, City (Rural & Urban) Planning, Wildlife Science, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology, Land Management and/or other related or allied subjects.
Amount of Award: $3,500
Application Deadline: March 1st
Number of Awards: 35
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Nancy L. Hargroves
NGC Fourth Vice-President/Scholarship Chairman
1235 Dover Creek Ln
Manakin Sabot, VA 23103-2532
Phone: (804) 784-0109
Fax: (804) 784-2941
Email: inbleum@comcast.net
http://www.gardenclub.org/Youth/Scholarships.aspx

MESBEC program

Open to American Indian students pursuing a degree in math, engineering, science, business, education, and computers.
Amount of Award: $500 - $5,000
Application Deadline: March 15th, April 15th and September 15th
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Catching the Dream
Attn: Scholarship Affairs Office
8200 Mountain Road NE., Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505)262-2351 ext. 116
http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
See Also Native American Leadership Education program (NALE)

Student Opportunity Scholarship

Open to undergraduate students, who are member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), majoring in Education, Health Service/Science, Religious Studies, Sacred Music and Social Service/Science. Preference in this program is extended to racial ethnic students in order to promote diversity.
Amount of Award: $200 - $3,000
Application Deadline: June 15th
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Financial Aid for Studies
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396
Phone: Laura Bryan (888) 728-7228x5735
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/studentopportunities.htm

Minority Teacher Incentive Grant Program

Weisman Scholarship Program
Open to minority students in Connecticut enrolled in a teacher preparation program
Amount of Award: $5,000 for 2 years or $2,500 for 4 years
Application Deadline: October 1
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: varies
Contact Information:
Minority Teacher Incentive Grant/Weisman Scholarship Program
Connecticut Department of Higher Education
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2326
Phone: (860) 947-1857
Fax: (860) 947-1838
mtip@ctdhe.org
http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/pdfs/MTIPForm.pdf

Brown Foundation Scholarship Program

Open to minority students pursuing a degree in Education.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: March 20th
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 2 years
Contact Information:
The Brown Foundation
Scholarship Committee
1515 SE Monroe
Topeka, KS 66615
Phone: (785) 235-3939
Fax: (785)235-1001
Email: Brownfound@juno.com
http://brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships/index.php

Harriet Irsay Scholarship

Open to undergraduate and graduate students preferably of Polish descent majoring in the following fields: Architecture, Communication, Education, Film, History, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Polish Studies and Public Relations.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: May 18th
Number of Awards: 10 -15
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Scholarship Applications
The American Institute of Polish Culture
1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117
Miami, FL 33141-3555
Phone: (305) 864-2349
Email: info@ampolinstitute.org
http://www.ampolinstitute.org/ip.asp?op=Scholarship

Roothbert Fund scholarships

Open to students in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, or West Virginia. Preference will be given to those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education.
Amount of Award: $2,000 to $3,000
Application Deadline: November 1 - January 31
Number of Awards: about 20
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
The Roothbert Fund, Inc.
475 Riverside Drive, Room 1830
New York, NY 10115
Phone: (212) 870-3116
mail@roothbertfund.org
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php#fund

Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS)

Open to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science
Amount of Award: varies
Application Deadline: January 11
Number of Awards: 4,000
Duration of Award: varies
Contact Information:
Gates Millennium Scholars
P.O. Box 1434
Alexandria, Virginia 22313
Phone: (877) 690-GMSP (4677)
http://www.gmsp.org

Dr. Joseph C. Basile, II scholarship

Open to students in West Virginia pursuing a degree in education.
Amount of Award: Ave. $750
Application Deadline: January
Number of Awards: about 2
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
PO Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331
Phone: (304) 346-3620
Fax: (304) 346-3640
shoover@tgkvf.org
http://www.tgkvf.org/scholar.htm

Roothbert Fund scholarships

Rita Lowe Student Scholarship Program (College Division)

Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship

Jedidiah Zabrosky Scholarship

Open to students in Vermont pursuing a degree in business or education
Amount of Award: $2,000
Application Deadline: March 1
Number of Awards: about 17
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
VSAC Scholarships Program
10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: (888) 253-4819
info@vsac.org
http://services.vsac.org/wps/wcm/connect/VSAC/vsac/pay+for+college/funding+sources/scholarships/vsac+-+pay+-+funding+sources+-+scholarships
See Also Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship, Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Mary Jeffords Mills, Joyce E. Patno Memorial Scholarship, Trinity College of Vermont Memorial Scholarship, and Vermont State Grange Cobble Hill Grange Scholarship on http://services.vsac.org/wps/wcm/connect/4951dd804a27d65a9ad2dba7fb6b79aa/Scholarships%2520Booklet%5B1%5D.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=4951dd804a27d65a9ad2dba7fb6b79aa

Roothbert Fund scholarships

Haines Memorial Scholarship

Open to student majoring in education at BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSU, or USD.
Amount of Award: $2,150
Application Deadline: February 28
Number of Awards:1
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
South Dakota Board of Regents
Scholarship Committee
306 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3159
Phone: (605) 773-3455
Fax: (605) 773-5320
http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/Scholarships.htm

L.G. Wells

Open to students in Oregon pursuing a degree in education or engineering.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: Mid-February
Number of Awards: 3
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA)
707 13th St. SE, Suite 100
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 581-3141
http://www.cosa.k12.or.us/news/cosascholarshiprecipientsannounced.html
See Also Northwest Women in Educational Administration Scholarships

Roothbert Fund scholarships

North Carolina Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan Program

Open to North Carolina resident high school seniors who are interested in teaching in North Carolina public schools (Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University or Winston-Salem State University).
Amount of Award: $6,500
Application Deadline: March
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA)
P.O. Box 14103
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 549-8614
http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetProgramDetail&type=1&id=136

Prezell R. Robinson Scholars Program

Open to North Carolina students pursuing careers in teaching. Low-wealth school systems and school systems with documented difficulty in recruiting qualified teachers are eligible to participate. For more info. visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/recruitment/scholarships/robinson/guidelines.pdf
Amount of Award: $2,500
Application Deadline: February 26
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
301 North Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 807-3372
Fax: (919) 807-3362
scholars@dpi.state.nc.us
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/recruitment/scholarships/robinson/

Roothbert Fund scholarships

NC Teaching Fellows Program

Open to students in North Carolina. Upon acceptance of the scholarship, the student agrees to teach for four years following graduation from college in one of North Carolina’s public schools or United States Government schools in North Carolina.
Amount of Award: $6,500
Application Deadline: October 16
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
NC Teaching Fellows Program
3739 National Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: (919) 781-6833
Fax: (919) 781-6527
Email: tfellows@ncforum.org
http://www.teachingfellows.org

Roothbert Fund scholarships

Rural Missouri Scholarship Fund

Open to students in Missouri who are interested in teaching at a rural school in the state.
Amount of Award: varies
Application Deadline: April 24
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Dr. Ray V. Patrick, Exec. Director
MARE Scholarship Fund
Missouri Association of Rural Education
201 South Holden Street, Suite 202
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093-3400
Phone: (660) 747-8050
http://www.moare.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2009/04/06/49db604da29b2?in_archive=1

Churchill Family Scholarship

Open to graduating Maine high school senior pursuing a college degree in vocal music education or performance.
Amount of Award: varies
Application Deadline: April
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone: (207) 667-9735
Fax: (207) 667-0447
http://www.mainecf.org/statewidescholars.aspx

Roothbert Fund scholarships

Missouri Retired Teachers Association Scholarships(

Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: November
Number of Awards: 10
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Missouri Retired Teachers Association
3016 Dupont Circle, Suite B
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 634-4300
http://www.morta.org/scholarship.htm

Roothbert Fund scholarships

Myron & Laura Thompson Scholarship

Open to Hawaii students pursuing a degree in the field of early childhood education.
Amount of Award: $1,500
Application Deadline: April 1
Number of Awards: 1
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
567 S. King Street, Suite 160
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 534-3966
Fax: (808) 534-3890
http://www.pauahi.org/news/pivot/entry.php?id=11&w=scholarships_all

Gladys Kamakakuokalani Ainoa Brandt Scholarship

Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry preparing for a career in education.
Application Deadline: April 1
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
567 S. King Street, Suite 160
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 534-3966
Fax: (808) 534-3890
http://www.pauahi.org/news/pivot/entry.php?id=24&w=scholarships
See Also Dan and Rachel Mahi Educational Scholarship and Inspirational Educator Scholarship on http://www.pauahi.org/news/pivot/tags.php?tag=EDUCATION&w=scholarships

Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship for Education

Open to Students in Indiana pursuing a degree in education
Amount of Award: $1,400
Application Deadline: February 20
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
538 Franklin Street – P.O. Box 1547
Columbus, Indiana 47202-1547
Phone: (812) 376-7772
http://www.heritagefundbc.org/scholarships/alphabetical_e-h.php
See also Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne, Class of 1948 Scholarship Fund to Further the Teaching Profession in the Name for Alta Redmond, Abigail Carson Memorial Scholarship, Mary Ann Heise Memorial Scholarship, and Julie M. McKinney Memorial Scholarship on http://www.heritagefundbc.com/scholarships/scholarships_at_a_glance.php

Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund

Open to residents of Maine in four categories: High School Seniors, High School Seniors attending a Maine Community College, Full/Part-Time College or Graduate Students, and College Junior, Senior, or Graduate Students in a Teacher Preparation Program
Amount of Award: Max $5,000
Application Deadline: February 1
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
PO Box 2457
Augusta, ME 04338
http://www.clyderussellscholarshipfund.org

Community Scholarship Fund

Major in any of the following fields: Arts, Architecture, Education, Humanities or Social Science. Maintain a 3.0 GPA. Show potential for filling a community need. Demonstrate accomplishment, motivation, initiative and vision and intention of returning to or staying in Hawai‘i to work.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: February
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 566 - 5570
Fax: (808) 521-6286
http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=403
See Also Alma White - Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship, Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Education Scholarship, Elsie S. Yoshizawa Hotta Scholarship Fund, Ichiro & Masako Hirata Scholarship, and Ron Bright Scholarship on http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=239&categoryID=2

Aloha Chapter Scholarship Fund Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

Open to students in HawaII enrolled in fields of study that will lead to a career in teaching, nursing, or a military career through the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Amount of Award: $500 to $1,000
Application Deadline: April
Number of Awards: 1 or more
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Mr. Howard S. Okada
Vice Chairman
Aloha Chapter Scholarship Fund Military Officers Association of America
e-mail: okadahs@hawaii.rr.com
Phone: 265-1898
or
ieutenant Colonel Harold H. Takenaka
USA, Ret., Treasurer
Aloha Chapter Scholarship Fund Military Officers Association of America
e-mail: haroldtakenaka@mac.com
Phone: 456-7822
http://www.aloha-moaa.org

Sunday 10 April 2011

Kentucky Teacher Scholarship

If you can picture yourself in front of a classroom teaching -- and you are going to require financial assistance for the college education that will make that dream come true – read on! This is a renewable scholarship for full-time students in accredited 2 or 4-year Kentucky universities or colleges. In order to apply, you must reside in Kentucky, be able to provide proof of financial need, and major in education, early childhood education, or special education. In order to prove financial need, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete the free FAFSA application (see note above for complete details). Scholarship awards range from $300 to $5,000. Loan forgiveness is given, after graduation, for teaching in Kentucky schools – one semester for each semester of financial aid; or, two semesters if teaching is done in an area where there is a teaching shortage. Note: if you do not graduate or complete your teaching obligation, the scholarship reverts to a loan and must be repaid. For further information, check out the web at www.kheaa.com. (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority).

Nurse Incentive Scholarship Incentive Fund (NISIF)

This scholarship is much like the one above, but it applies to students majoring in nursing. In order to apply you must reside in Kentucky, be a high school senior, provide proof of financial need, and have a history of academic achievement. Loan forgiveness is available after graduation based on work in a health care setting per semester of training. If post-graduate reciprocal work is not completed, the entire amount will revert to a loan and it, plus interest will have to be paid back. For more information, look for the NISIF on line.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

You have worked hard in school and shown consistently high scholastic achievement! You may qualify for this prestigious scholarship. You must be a Kentucky resident and a high school senior in order to apply. Scholastically, you are required to have at least a 3.5 GPA, minimum 1060 SAT score, or 2700 GED score. You must be recommended by a school official or GED coordinator. They will need to certify your eligibility on the KHEAA Website www.kheaa.com. Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information on how to apply. Award is renewable for up to four years, and initial amount is $1,500 per year.

Kansas State Scholarship

Are you a designated State Scholar, and able to demonstrate your need for financial assistance in order to pursue a college education? This award is for a very special student – one with a 3.9 GPA, and ACT scores of 29. If you meet these requirements, inquire to the:

Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street
Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Telephone: 785-296-3517
Fax: 785-296-0983
Website: www.kansasregents.org

To apply you will be required to complete the free FAFSA application to prove financial need (see note above), as well as other proof of eligibility, and the required application for the scholarship (fee $12).

Laura Blackburn Memorial Scholarship

Do you have a parent who has been member of a Kentucky American Legion Unit for at least the last three years, or a deceased member? Are you a descendant or dependent of a veteran who served during the Grenada conflict, Korean War, Lebanon conflict, Panama conflict, Persian Gulf War, WWI, WWII, or Viet Nam? Are you a high school student living in Kentucky? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you might be eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000, may be used at 2-year or 4-year eligible educational institution in Kentucky. Application requires proof of eligibility. For more information, check the website www.kyamlegionlaux.org.

Kansas Comprehensive Grant

There is a major benefit to a grant – you never have to pay it back! So – if you qualify – it can be your ticket to an excellent education at a fraction of the cost. This is a renewable scholarship intended for full-time undergrad study at an accredited 4-year university or college. To qualify you must reside in Kansas, and demonstrate your need for financial assistance. To do so, get on line at www.fafsa.ed.org and complete the free FAFSA application, noted above. This grant awards up to $1,100 to those attending public schools and up to $3,000 to those going to private institutions. If you would like additional information on line go to www.kansasregents.org.

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Are you a member of one of the ethnic minorities that is considered for this scholarship? If you are an Alaskan Native, Asian American, African American, Mexican American, Hispanic American, Puerto Rican, or American Indian – you qualify! You also must reside in Kansas, have a history of high academic achievement, and be able to demonstrate financial need in order to continue your education. To do so, first go on line and complete the FAFSA free application that determines financial need (see note above for more details). Next, in addition to your State of Kansas Student Aid Application, for which there is a $12 fee, you will need to provide proof of eligibility, nomination for this award, transcript indicating at least a 3.0 GPA, and proof of FAFSA. This scholarship is in the amount of $1,850. If you need additional information, please see www.kansasregents.org.

Albert M. Lappin Scholarship

Do you have a parent who has been member of an American Legion Kansas Unit for at least the last three years, or a deceased member? If so, you might be eligible for this scholarship. You must reside in Kansas. Application requirements include letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, photo of yourself, and income tax forms. Scholarship awards are made for a maximum amount of $1,000, and may be used at 2-yuear or 4-year eligible colleges, universities, and vocational schools in Kansas. For more information, check the website www.ksamlegion.org.

Charles and Annette Hill Scholarship

Much like the one listed above, qualified applicants must reside in Kansas, and must be a descendant of an American Legionnaire who has been a member for at least three years, or be a descendant of a deceased member. You must be planning a career in science, engineering, or business management or administration. Other application requirements include letters of recommendation and an essay, transcript showing a minimum GPA of 3.0, proof of eligibility, income tax forms, and a photo of yourself. For additional information, check out this website: www.ksamlegion.org.

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship

If you are the child of an Iowa Farm Bureau member, and intend to follow the family tradition with a career in an agriculture related field, you should consider this scholarship. You must be a high school senior living in Iowa. Along with the application you will need to submit letters of recommendation, essay, and transcript. For more information, check the website www.iowacollegeaid.gov. This award may be used for undergraduate study at Iowa colleges or universities.

Iowa Grant

There is a wonderful thing about a grant! Unlike student loans, and even some scholarships, they never need to be repaid. This particular grant is designated for use at 2 or 4-year colleges and universities in state, and if you are a high school senior living here, you may apply. You must also be able to demonstrate your need for financial assistance. In order to do this, please complete the free FAFSA on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Grant amounts may be adjusted for part-time students. The process works like this -- the state gives grant allocations to the colleges and universities, and they, in turn, award grants to the students with the greatest financial need. For more information, contact the Iowa College Student Aid Commission, or check the website www.iowacollegeaid.gov.

Iowa Robert C. Byrd Honor Scholarship

If you have really worked to maintain excellent grades throughout your scholastic career, and are a high school senior living in Iowa, who plans to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university full-time, you may be the one to receive this award. Application requires a minimum 3.5 GPA, and at least a 1860 SAT, 28 ACT. Other scholastic requirements include completion of three years of social studies, advanced mathematics, science beyond general science, four years of English, and two years of a foreign language. You must rank in the top 10% of your graduating class. Application must be accompanied by letters of recommendation indicating leadership abilities and character references, an essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, and AP scores. This scholarship varies in amount, with a maximum amount of $1,500. For more information contact:

Todd Brown, Byrd Scholarship Competition
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
200 Tenth St., Fourth Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309-3609
Phone: 877-272-4456
Fax: 515-725-3401
or the website: www.iowacollegeaid.org.

Governor Terry E, Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship

If you are a Iowa high school senior and have ever been actively involved in our state fair – you’re half way there to qualify for this scholarship. Application requirements also include letters of recommendation, essay, and proof of state fair participation. Awards range from $500-$1,000, and are to be used at eligible Iowa universities and colleges. Applications may be obtained through the website www.iowacollegeaid.gov.

Harriet Hoffman Memorial Scholarship

If you read the paragraph above, but have your heart set on being a teacher instead of a nurse, then read on. The application requirements are exactly the same: essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, and a photo of yourself. The award of $400 is for use at eligible Iowa colleges and universities. For more information for majoring in education, contact www.ialegion.org/ala.

Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship Program

If you are a high school senior who has already faced and overcome great obstacles in your life, you need to take a closer look at this program.

Other requirements include Iowa residency and that you are a high school senior; that you be able to demonstrate financial need; that you have maintained a record of good academic achievement; and, that you are service orientated. To apply you will need to submit an essay, copy of your transcript showing a minimum 2.0 GPA, a letter of support, and an income statement. Scholarship award is for $3,000; you may begin your college career in a 2-year college in Iowa, but must plan to obtain your bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. Please visit this website for additional information: www.hortioalger.org/scholarships.

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships

This unique scholarship is designed to give preference in winner selection to Iowa high school students who have participated in federal TRIO programs, students graduating from alternative schools, or homeless youth. It is intended for use at Iowa colleges and universities. Awards are for up to average tuition and fee rates of Regents University for the current academic year. To qualify you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and be able to prove need for financial assistance by completing the FAFSA, at www.fafsa.ed..gov. There is no fee for this application. Contact www.iowacollegeaid.gov for more information.

Indiana Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

If you have really worked to maintain excellent grades throughout your scholastic career, are a high school senior who resides in Indiana, are not in dept to the federal government, have never been sentenced for a drug offense, and plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university full-time, you may be the one to receive this award. Application requires proof of eligibility which includes a minimum 3.0 GPA, at least a 1300 SAT, 29 ACT, or 65 GED. All qualified applicants receive an award. This is a renewable scholarship and award cannot exceed $6,000 over four years. Please contact your high school guidance counselor for more information, and check the website www.in.gov/ssaci.

Mary Virginia Mcrae Memorial Scholarship

If you are the dependent of a veteran of US military services, or a dependent of a deceased veteran, and are destined to be a nurse, this scholarship might be of help. In the amount of $400, the funds can be used at eligible colleges and universities in Iowa. Application requirements include letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, proof of your eligibility, and a photo of yourself. Contact www.ialegion.org/ala.

Hoosier Scholar Award

Are you a high school senior, resident of Indiana, and a super student? If you are in the top 20% of your graduating class, are nominated by your high school guidance counselor, and it is determined that you are qualified for this award, you will automatically receive $500. Money may be used for full-time freshman study at a designated accredited university or college. For more information check it out on line, www.in.gov/ssaci, and then contact your high school guidance counselor.

Indiana Minority Teacher & Special Education Services Scholarship

If you are a high school senior with a major interest in education, special education, occupational or physical therapy, and are of African American, Mexican American, Hispanic American or Puerto Rican decent, you may qualify for this scholarship. You must also demonstrate financial need by completing the free FAFSA found on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You must have a minimum grade point of 2.0, and must be black or Latino unless going into special education or occupational or physical therapy. All qualified applicants will receive an award. These range from $1,000-$4,000. For more information go to www.in.gov/ssaci.

Indiana Nursing Scholarship

If you’ve wanted to be a nurse all your life – or just decided yesterday – you need to look into this scholarship. It is based on financial need (established by completing the FAFSA application on line) and a minimum GPA of 2.0. You must be admitted to an eligible Indiana 2 or 4-year institution, majoring in nursing. All qualified applicants receive an award. These vary in amounts from $50 to $5,000. You must commit to work two years as a nurse, upon graduation, in an Indiana health care setting. For further information please contact either the financial aid office of your chosen college or university, or e-mail the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, at www.in.gov/ssaci.

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

If you are a senior in high school, residing in Indiana, and a child (biological, adopted, or step) of an active duty US military or National Guard parent who perished on active duty on or after 9/11/2001, you may apply for this scholarship. Along with the application you will have to submit a transcript and proof of eligibility. This is a renewable scholarship, and the amount and number of scholarships awarded change each year. Please visit the website for details: www.legion.org.

Frank O’Bannon Grant

If you are interested in a “sure thing” this is it! If you reside in Indiana and can demonstrate your need for financial assistance after submitting the FAFSA application, according to the literature, you will automatically fulfill your application requirements, and all students will be offered an award in some amount. Although amount of awards is not provided, this commission did give out 50,500+ grants last year, and, if you meet the requirements, there is no reason why you can’t be one of the recipients this year. All applicants satisfying the eligibility requirements will receive an award. For more information contact the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana at www.in.gov/ssaci.

College Bound Scholarship

If you live or go to high school within the city limits of Chicago, are a high school junior, have high grades, and can prove financial need, you may be eligible for this unique scholarship! It is different because it provides financial support for five years, including one year of college preparatory study, a $5,000 merit scholarship, summer programming and internship opportunities. Application requirements include an essay, letters of recommendation, and your transcript. If you are the special student that meets all of these qualifications, please contact Scholarship Chicago at www.scholarshipchicago.org.

Young Survivor Scholarship

If you have battled cancer – and are a survivor – you can apply for this very special scholarship. The $2,500 award may be used for full-time undergrad study in any 2 or 4-year institution in the United States. There is no designated major field of study. To be eligible you must be able to demonstrate financial need, reside in Indiana, have demonstrated leadership qualities, and shown depth of character and service to others. Application needs to be accompanied by letters of recommendation, an essay, transcript, FAFSA, and a letter from your physician verifying your diagnosis and outcome. For more information look up the American Cancer Society’s Great Lakes Division Foundation, Young Survivor Scholarship Program, www.cancer.org/scholarships.

Monetary Award Program (MAP)

This is a renewable scholarship based on financial need and does not designate a major field of study. It can be used at ISAC-MAP approved colleges or universities in Illinois. Requirements include that you be a high school senior who resides in the state, and that you demonstrate financial need., by completing the FASFA application, which can be obtained free on the web, www.fasfa.ed.gov. The amount of this award is determined by funding available each year; it is $4,968 in 2010. Contact the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for details, www.collegezone.com.

Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarship

This is a renewable scholarship that can be used at Illinois state-supported schools. To be eligible you must reside in the state and be nominated by a member of the General Assembly. To seek nomination, get in touch with your County Clerk’s office and get the name and telephone number of your legislators. You must reside in the district represented by your nominator. This award pays full tuition. Contact your state senator and state representative for an application. Also, check this website: www.isbe.state.il.us.

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship

If you long to be a teacher, this scholarship might provide the help you are looking for. To apply, you must be an Alaskan native, Asian American, African American, Mexican American, Hispanic American, Puerto Rican, or American Indian, and reside in Illinois. The monies provided may be used at ISAC-approved institutions in the state. In addition to those qualifications noted above you must have a GPA of 2.5 or better, and plan to major in education.

This scholarship is in the amount of $5,000, but you will be required to sign a commitment to teach one year for each year of scholarship awarded, and you have to spend that time teaching in a non-profit Illinois preschool, elementary or secondary school with at least 30% minority enrollment. AND, if you do not fulfill this teaching commitment, the scholarship will revert to a loan, and the entire amount, plus interest, will need to be repaid. For additional information contact ISAC or visit the website, www.collegezone.com.

American Legion Illinois Boy Scout Scholarship

This is a scholarship which can be used for undergraduate study to study journalism at an accredited college or university. To qualify, you or a parent must be a member or participant in the Boy Scouts of America. You must be a high school senior and resident of Illinois. Once you meet all of the qualifications, the next step is participation in a competition requiring a 500-word essay on the American Legion, Americanism, and the Boy Scout program. Winners will be selected based on this competition, talent, and interest in writing and journalism. There are two awards: $700 for first place, and $200 for second. For more info, check out this website. www.illegion.org.

American Legion Auxiliary Student Nurse Scholarship

Have you always wanted to be a nurse or is it a recent decision? Well, if you reside in Illinois, are a high school senior, and are sponsored by a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit, you can apply for this scholarship. Award is $1,000 and can be used at any 2 year or 4-year institution. For more information, please contact your local unit. Website is www.illegion.org/auxiliary.

Horatio Alger Idaho Scholarship Program

If you are a high school senior who has already faced and overcome great obstacles in your life, you need to take a closer look at this program.

Other requirements include Illinois residency and that you are a high school senior; that you be able to demonstrate financial need; that you have maintained a record of good academic achievement; and, that you are service orientated. To apply you will need to submit an essay, copy of your transcript showing a minimum 2.0 GPA, a letter of support, and an income statement. The scholarship may be used for full time undergrad study at a 2 or 4-year university or college. Please visit this website for additional information: www.hortioalger.org/scholarships. These scholarships are for $5,000.

Treacy Company Scholarship

For this one, you must be able to prove that there is a need for financial assistance; be a resident of Idaho, Montana or North Dakota; have proven leadership abilities; and, have shown a seriousness of purpose and service orientation in the past. The award is in the amount of $1,000 and is renewable. Application requires transcript, letter stating your reasons for applying, including personal information. You must write for applications: Treacy Company, P.O. Box 1479, Helena, MT 59624. There is no web site.

Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship Program

If you can imagine yourself in front of a classroom doing the teaching, you need to read this one! This scholarship is available for undergrad study at Boise State University, Idaho State, Lewis-Clark College, and the College of Southern Idaho. This program was established to help students become bilingual education, ESL, and Native American teachers. Award is for $3,000. Application requirements include FAFSA, minimum of 3.0 GPA, and Idaho residency. If you would like more information, please contact www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships.

Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship

If you would like a renewable $3,000 scholarship that you can use at Idaho colleges and universities, that has no specific major listed – this is for you! Eligibility requirements include that you must be a high school senior, reside in Idaho, have demonstrated continuous academic achievement with a GPA of at least 2.8, contributed to your community by volunteering, and proven that you have leadership qualities. Application will require letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, SAT/ACT scores, along with documentation of volunteer work, leadership and public service. For more information, contact your high school guidance counselor or the Idaho State Board of Education at www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships.

Robert R. Lee Category A Promise Scholarship

This is a unique scholarship targeting outstanding students. It can be used for full-time study at any Idaho state-funded colleges or universities. Eligible students are high school students who reside in Idaho, who have a minimum 28 ACT score and 3.5 GPA, and are in the top 10% of their graduating class. The amount of this award is $3,000, and is renewable for the second freshman semester. For more information apply on line or contact the Idaho State Board of Education at www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships.

American Legion Idaho

This is a scholarship which can be used for undergraduate study in any accredited college or university. To qualify you or a parent must be a member or participant of an American Legion Unit residing in Idaho. All children and/or grandchildren of members are also eligible. The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year. For more information, check the web site: idlegion.home.mindspring.com/.

Horatio Alger Idaho Scholarship Program

If you are a high school senior who has already faced and overcome great obstacles in your life, you need to take a closer look at this program.

Other requirements include Idaho residency and that you attend high school in Benevah, Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai or Latahor Shoshone counties; that you be able to demonstrate financial need; that you have a history of academic achievement; that you have displayed depth of character; and, that you are service orientated. To apply you will need to submit an essay, copy of your transcript, a letter of support, and an income statement. The scholarship may be used for full-time undergrad study at the following 4-year universities: University of Idaho, North Idaho College, and Lewis-Clark State College (Coeur d’Alene or Lewiston). Please visit this website for additional information: www.hortioalger.org/scholarships. These scholarships are for $5,000.

Thz Fo Farm Fund

Are you Chinese? Have you ever considered a career in gerontology? Are you a permanent resident of Hawaii? Then read on! Applications will be considered based on grades, financial need, and a description of your depth of character. Along with the FAFSA and SAR you will need to submit a transcript showing a minimum GPA of 2.7. For details go to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.

Shuichi, Katsu and Hsuyo Suga Scholarship

You’ve really worked hard to make good grades – at least a 3.0 GPA – and you’re a whiz in math, physics, science, computer/information sciences, or technology. If so, this particular scholarship may be your ticket to go further with your education. You must be a permanent resident of Hawaii, and be able to prove a need for financial assistance. Application must be accompanied by an essay, transcript, FAFSA and SAR. Check out the website for more details: www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.

Rosemary & Nellie Ebrie Fund

This scholarship may be used at any 2 or 4-year college or university in the United States, but you must be a Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and be a long-time resident, born and currently living on the island of Hawaii to, qualify for it. There is no major field of study specified. You do have to have a GPA of 2.7, demonstrate need for financial assistance, and have history of showing depth of character. Application requires essay, transcript, along with the FAFSA and SAR. For details visit www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.

Community Scholarship Fund

If your major interests fall into one of these categories – general arts, architecture, education, humanities/liberal arts; or, social/behavioral sciences – you need to read on!!! This is a scholarship funded for those students in need of financial assistance, who have maintained good grades (GPA of 3.0), are service oriented, and demonstrations of your depth of character. Application requires an essay, transcript, FAFSA and SAR, and transcript. A permanent address in Hawaii is required. You should also be able to demonstrate your potential for filling community needs by relating your accomplishments, motivation, initiative, and vision, and show your intention to return to the islands after your education is complete. If you would like more information about this scholarship visit www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.

Cora Aguda Manayan Fund

If you are of Filipino ancestry and are interested in a health related profession, this group is waiting for your application. The award can be used for full-time study in the United States, but preference is given to those who intend to study in Hawaii. Eligibility depends on financial need, grades, and depth of character. Application requirements are essay, transcript, FAFSA and SAR. Applicants must have a permanent Hawaiian address, and if you take up residency on the mainland to study, you must have relatives still living here. If you would like more details, go to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.

Dolly Ching Scholarship Fund

If you live on Kauai, and want to stay in the islands and continue your education within the University of Hawaii system, check this out. Students applying for this award must prove financial need, be a high school senior, have good grades (minimum 2.7 GPA), and have demonstrated depth of character and a service orientation. Along with your scholarship application you will need letters of recommendation, transcript, essay, FAFSA and SAR. If you would like more information go www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.

NASA Hawaii Space Grant Consortium

This scholarship covers full time undergrad study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hilo. You have to be a resident of the state, and plan to major in astronomy, geology/earth sciences, oceanography/marine studies, physics, zoology, engineering or geography. There are a number of other eligibility and application requirements for this award. First, you must be sponsored by a faculty member who will be your mentor for the covered period. Your chosen field of study needs to be relevant to NASA purpose of exploring space or air transportation. Please visit the web site www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu for more information.

Note: All of the scholarships listed below have financial need as a consideration, and all of them require that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Upon completion you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) based upon the results of your application.

Cayetano Foundation Scholarship

If you are going to require financial assistance to further your education, you need to get the details on this one. The award can be used at any 2 or 4-year institution in the United States. You need to be a high school senior and a resident of Hawaii to be eligible, and must also have an excellent record of academic achievement, demonstrate financial need, and have demonstrated your depth of character in dealing with others. Application requirements include letters of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA and SAR. An essay is required. In it, look into the future at the person you would like to be when you are in your 50’s. Imagine the life you’ve lived, and list accomplishments you’ve made. Why do you think they are significant? There is a personal statement required describing you community service accomplishments. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Preference is given to students with the greatest need that meet all of the other requirements. Visit www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org for more information.

Georgia Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

College is a big step, but you are ready for it! So, before it’s too late, why not apply for a scholarship to help out? This particular scholarship awards $1,500, and is renewable. It is to be applied to full time undergrad study at any 2 or 4-year institution in the United States. You must be a high academic achiever to qualify for this scholarship. Application requirements include an essay, transcript, proof of eligibility, and SAT/ACT scores.

Run by your school’s guidance office for an application and get started today. Applications are to be submitted to the Georgia Department of Education. You can find further information at www.gacollege411.org.

Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship Program

If you are a high school senior who has already faced and overcome great obstacles in your life, you need to take a closer look at this program.

Other requirements include Georgia residency; that you be able to demonstrate financial need; that you have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have maintained good academic achievement; that you are serious-minded in your approach to your future; and, that you are service orientated. Along with your completed application you will need to submit an essay, copy of your transcript, a letter of support, and an income statement. The scholarship may be used for full time undergrad study at any accredited 2 or 4-year college in the United States. There is no specified major field of study. Please visit this website for an application: www.hortioalger.org/scholarships. These scholarships are for $5,000.

Georgia LEAP Grant

The best thing about grants??? They don’t have to be repaid!!! If you are looking for a renewable financial assistance program, are a Georgia resident, and can prove financial need, you should apply for this grant. To apply, go to this web side – www.fafsa.ed.gov – and fill out the free application. You must also apply for and be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Awards range from $300 to $2,000. For more information use this website – www.gacollege411.org.

Accel Program Grant

If you are a junior or senior in high school, live in Georgia, and are going to need financial aid to attend college, listen up! This might be the solution. If you want to go to a public college this award pays tuition, fees, and a book allowance. For students at a private institution, it will award up to $1,500 per semester. And, you do not have to be a full time student, either. Amounts can be prorated if you are taking less than 12 hours a semester. For more information get in touch with the Georgia Student Finance Commission, www.gacollege411.org.

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Master in Strategic Project Management

The Masters in Strategic Project Management (European) course offers a balanced programme of professional training at postgraduate level informed by the most recent research in the field over a 16-month full-time study period.

An internationally recognised multiple degree is awarded by each University in the consortium of three top European universities:

•Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh UK
•Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
•Umea University, Umea, Sweden

MSPME is one of over 100 selected by European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus (EM) Programme for the academic year 2010-2012. Scholarships will be granted in accordance with EM Action 2 call for students from Third-Countries and Europe. Selection is competitive and based on academic performance and credentials.

Admission criteria

• Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s first degree. The minimum admission qualification is a high-quality Bachelor degree (or an equivalent academic degree) of minimum three years duration and 180 ECTS credits in a cognate discipline.
• Language ability: for non-native English speaking applicants a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required (e.g. TOEFL 600, IBT 100 or 250 computer-based). A language policy exists for students with a slightly lower level of English (e.g. IELTS 6.0) who wish to apply; they are encouraged to take advantage of the pre-sessional English language course at Heriot-Watt University.
• Student motivational statement and relevance of the Masters Course to a student’s professional experience to date and future career aspirations.

Required documents

•Curriculum vitae.
•Certified copy of the university qualification (i.e. degree certificate) plus officially certified translation into English if appropriate.
•Certified copy of the full academic transcript issued by the competent academic authority plus officially certified translation into English if appropriate.
•Proof of level of English (please note this MUST be included with the application if your first language is not English unless the language of instruction in your first University was English (in which case you should include a certification from your University to that effect).
•Two signed letters of recommendation on offical instution letterheads
•Copy of ID e.g. passport
•Motivational statement

ALL the application documents are required to be officially translated plus photocopies of the original documents.

Click here to apply online

Further information is available from:

Postgraduate Secretary
School of Management and Languages
Esmée Fairbairn Building
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
UNITED KINGDOM

Tel: +44(0) 131 451 3284
Fax: +44 (0) 131 451 8336
E-Mail: msp1@hw.ac.uk

Website

Scholarships and Grants at Boston University School of Management

Boston University School of Management offers a wide variety of unique competitive undergraduate and graduate programs in management science. The School develops new ideas and insights for scholars and practitioners through its faculty’s research; and by fusing the art, science, and technology of business in teaching, the School imparts knowledge of business disciplines with a unique cross-functional perspective to prepare ethical, innovative leaders for the good of society worldwide. Students acquire advanced teaming skills, appreciate the impact of management systems, and understand the strategic and operating applications of new technologies.

At Boston University School of Management, interdependency and long-term impact pervade teaching and learning at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and executive. Graduates of every program stand out as builders and leaders. They rise rapidly in their careers. And they develop the staying power needed in an era when technological advancement drives innovation and competitive advantage - in every department of every organization, in all sectors. The School has changed the face of management education by building on deep and broad strength in information technology.

This is a School that really understands what businesses and entrepreneurs need to succeed. For the past seven years, admission to the management programs has been increasingly competitive. The result is that recruiters find the School graduates increasingly attractive.

Boston University offers a number of scholarships and federal financial aid programs to help you pay for your graduate education. With this aid, the programs are much more affordable like many online MBA programs, however with a superior education. Although the benefits are immeasurable, business school is a venture that should be planned carefully and strategically. The long-term financial obligation of your graduate education requires budget planning. The School of Management encourages you to begin preparation far in advance of applying. Our purpose is to help you reach your educational goals by assisting and guiding you through your financial aid process.

Tuition and scholarships can vary by program. Learn more about tuition for:

Contact:
Graduate Admission

595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Website: http://management.bu.edu/index.shtml

AAUW 2011-2012 International Fellowships for Women

AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) is a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners. AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $3 million in funding for more than 200 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2009-10 academic year. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
For more than a century, AAUW has helped more than 10,000 women from more than 130 countries break through barriers and pursue their dreams of obtaining graduate degrees or making an impact in their communities.

Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to improve their schools and communities. Their intellect, dedication, imagination, and effort promise to forge new paths in scholarship, improve the quality of life for all, and tackle the educational and social barriers facing women in the United States and around the globe.

Fellowship and grant recipients undergo a highly competitive selection process. Academic excellence, commitment to improving the human condition, and the promise of continued impact are cornerstones of the rigorous criteria. Respected scholars, researchers, teachers, and practitioners review the fellowship and grant applications. These reviewers are either experts in specialized fields of study or community leaders who recognize the power of collaboration at the local level.

The following grants and scholarships are offered for 2011-2012 academic year (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012):
- Master's/Professional Fellowship: $18,000
- Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

Application deadline is December 01, 2010. All supporting documents must also be received by this date. If an application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, supporting documents must be received the next business day.

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S.

Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information. Please call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, or write to the customer service center at

AAUW
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Learn more about AAUW, its fellowship programs and application process: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellows_directory/index.cfm

Master Scholarship in Insurance and Risk Management

MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is pleased to announce a scholarship competition for applicants to the eleventh edition of the Master in Insurance and Risk Management. The scholarships will cover tuition fees to attend the Master in Insurance and Risk Management program (January 2011 – December 2011).

Tuition Fees
The scholarships will cover up to 100% of the tuition fees (equivalent to 20.000,00 EUR 20% V.A.T. included). The amount of the scholarships will be discounted from the overall tuition fees. In case of course abandonment or exclusion for any reason, no amount of the scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Academic degree (or equivalent qualification).
Good working knowledge of English (TOEFL certificate is recommended).

MIB School of Management will award scholarships to the best candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, professional skills and motivation shown during the entrance interview. To be considered for a scholarship, the application form for the programme must be completed on-line at www.mib.edu.

In order to finalize the application, the following documents must be received:

Degree certificate
Two letters of recommendation
If available a certificate which demonstrates an adequate knowledge of English such as TOEFL (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the School);
If available a deductive reasoning test score such as GMAT (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the School).

Application Deadline

The documentation must be received by November 16, 2010 at the following address:
Ms. Barbara Sepic
Admissions Officer
MIB School of Management
Largo Caduti di Nasiriya 1
34142 Trieste – Italy
e-mail: sepic@mib.edu
fax: +39 040 9188122

More information and application : http://www.mib.edu/c/d/p/000064.aspx

Humane Studies Fellowships at IHS, USA

Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University, USA, awards Humane Studies Fellowships of up to $15,000 for graduate or undergraduate study to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates planning academic careers with liberty-advancing research interests. The fellowships are open to students in a range of fields, such as economics, philosophy, law, political science, anthropology, and literature.

The program began in 1983 as the Claude R. Lambe Fellowships, and in 2010 we awarded more than 180 fellowships ranging from $2,000 to $15,000.

Past fellows have researched a variety of topics that explore historical and contemporary ideas that maximize freedom of action and support the rule of law:

market-based approaches to environmental policy
the legal development of privacy and property rights in 18th-century England
the role of patient autonomy in bioethics
impediments to economic growth in developing countries
the relationship between U.S. presidential politics, fiscal policies, and economic performance

Research and Discussion Colloquia

Selected winners are invited to present and discuss their research at the annual Research Colloquium and to attend the Friedrich Hayek Discussion Colloquium.

Fellows also join a network of more than 10,000 IHS academics committed to the ideas of liberty and intellectual freedom.

Eligibility

Applications for the Humane Studies Fellowship will be considered from those who will be full-time graduate students or undergraduate juniors or seniors in the 2010-2011 academic year and have a clearly demonstrated research interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society.

Awards are based on academic or professional performance, relevance of one's work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success.

Application Process

The deadline is December 31, 2010. Applications must be submitted through online application system. If you have not already registered on TheIHS.org, the application requires a short registration process.

Supporting documents must be uploaded to the application as electronic files. We no longer accept supporting materials by mail. Please begin collecting supporting materials early, as certain items may take time to compile. Instructions for how to submit supporting materials are listed at the end of the online application.

You can list your recommenders on your application. We will send requests to these recommenders for their letters of recommendation only after you submit your application. The deadline for your recommenders to submit recommendations back to IHS is January 21, 2011.

There is a $25 application fee that you may pay by credit card or check. Payment instructions appear at the end of the application.

Read more about IHS and this scholarship: http://www.theihs.org/node/447

Summer Semester Scholarships in Slovakia

SAIA, n. o., was authorized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic to hold an extraordinary selection of scholarship holders in the National Scholarship Programme for stays in the summer semester 2010/2011. The deadline for applications is 24 November 2010 16.00 CET (Central European Time).

The stays have to be carried out by:

students: between 1 February 2011 (at the earliest) and 30 June 2011 (at the latest);
PhD students, researchers and university teachers: between 1 February 2011 (at the earliest) and 31 August 2011 (at the latest).

The exact duration of stay must be specified in the acceptation/invitation letter.The selection result will be communicated to the applicant by e-mail by the end of December 2010.

Other administrative procedures associated with the scholarships in this call (issue of decrees on granting of scholarship/agreements on granting of scholarship, method of payment and reporting about the stay) will be handled by the Ministry (directly or through an authorised organisation) after the selection.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS, PhD STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS

Establishment of the National Scholarship Programme for the Support of Mobility of Students, PhD Students, University Teachers and Researchers was approved by the Government of the Slovak Republic in 2005. The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is funded by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities, research institutions and non-governmental organizations conducting research on the basis of an invitation.

Types of scholarships

a) Scholarships for foreign university students (enrolled at least in the 6^th semester) to take part in Master study over a period of 1 semester at Slovak universities.

b) Scholarships for foreign PhD students to take a part of PhD study over a period of 1 to 7 months at Slovak universities or research institutes.

c) Scholarships for foreign university teachers and researchers over a period of 1 to 7 months to carry out teaching or research at Slovak universities, research institutes or nongovernmental organisations conducting research.

Citizens from following countries can apply for scholarships

a) European Union member states – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom,

b) other countries participating in the Bologna process (listed are only countries that are not stated in item a) – Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, the Russian Federation, Serbia, Switzerland, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Ukraine,

c) Belarus,

d) Canada, Central American countries, Latin American countries, Mexico, the United States of America,

e) Australia, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of South Africa, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

f) Due to the mobility nature of the programme applicants cannot be considered if they have been studying, teaching or researching in Slovakia at the time of submitting their application.

The Scholarship Programme does not support:

a) foreign students and PhD students intending to enrol or accepted for entire Master or PhD studies in Slovakia, specifically those who are already studying in Slovakia and would like to cover a part of their costs from the National Scholarship Programme;

b) foreign university teachers and researches who are already teaching or researching at Slovak universities and research institutes;

c) citizens of the Slovak Republic studying, teaching or researching at foreign universities or research institutes;

d) foreign applicants accepted for other scholarship programmes in Slovakia (for example Visegrad Fund, Erasmus, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, etc.).

Scholarship designation

The scholarship is designated to cover living costs (accommodation, boarding, etc.) of a study, research and teaching stay of foreign applicants at Slovak universities and research institutions. The applicants can ask their host institution to assist them to arrange their accommodation and necessary documents regarding the stay in Slovakia, or they have to arrange it by themselves. The Scholarship Programme does not cover the travel costs to and from Slovakia.

Amount of a monthly scholarship

a) university students	240 EUR
b) PhD students	470 EUR
c) university teachers:
lecturers with or without a PhD degree	670 EUR
associated professors	835 EUR
professors	1 000 EUR
d) researchers:
young researchers (< 4 years of experience)	670 EUR
PhD holders (or > 4 years of experience)	835 EUR
senior researchers (>10 years of experience)	1 000 EUR

Application procedure

The on-line application system at www.scholarships.sk opens 6 – 8 weeks before the deadline. The application form is accessible only after the on-line application system is opened. In order to submit the on-line application, it is necessary to fill in the on-line application form (in Slovak, English, French, Spanish or Russian version), attach all required documents (in .doc or .pdf format) and press the “submit” button.

Applications must be submitted on-line at www.scholarships.sk and documents marked with asterisk (*) (see the List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form) must be sent by post and received by the deadline at SAIA, n. o. The submitted documents must be originals.

Documents must be received by deadline at:

SAIA, n. o.

Námestie slobody 23

812 20 Bratislava 1

Slovak Republic

Applications deadline: 24 November 2010 (until 16:00 CET) – for summer semester 2010/2011

List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form by foreign students and PhD students applying for a study/research stay:

· structured Curriculum Vitae,

· motivation letter,

· detailed study programme in case of students (incl. date of arrival and period of stay),

· detailed research programme in case of PhD students (incl. date of arrival, period of stay and detailed programme time schedule),

· two recommendation letters provided by applicant’s university teachers in case of students, one recommendation letter provided by applicant’s supervisor in case of PhD Students,

· confirmation letter from a sending university certifying that applicant is a full-time student enrolled in min. 6th semester, in case of a PhD student a confirmation certifying enrolment in a PhD study (*),

· certified copy of a Bachelor’s diploma or Master’s diploma and a certificate of a state exam (if any),

· admission or invitation letter from a host university or research institute in Slovakia proclaiming commitment that applicant will be enrolled in a study or research programme (incl. period of stay). The admission or invitation letter must be printed on official letter head paper of the host institution, including a signature of the person in charge and a stamp. (*)

List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form by foreign university teachers and researchers:

· structured Curriculum Vitae,

· detailed teaching and/or research programme (including date of arrival, period of stay and detailed programme time schedule),

· invitation letter from a host university or research institute in Slovakia (incl. period of stay). The invitation letter must be printed on official letter head paper of the host institution, including a signature of person in charge and a stamp. (*)

(*) The documents must be sent by post and received by the deadline at SAIA, n. o. The submitted documents must be originals. The original admission or invitation letter from the Slovak host university or research institute can be sent by post from the host institution in Slovakia directly to SAIA n.o.

Selection procedure of applicants from abroad

The selection committee, appointed by the Minister of Education of the SR, carries out the selection of scholarship holders.

SAIA, n. o. will send the e-mail notification of granting or refusing a scholarship to all applicants within 8 weeks after the application deadline.

Contact:

SAIA, n. o., Námestie slobody 23, 812 20 Bratislava 1, Slovak Republic

Jana Rehorovská, Programme Co-ordinator

Tel.: +421 2 544 11 426 (436)

Fax: +421 2 544 11 429

E-mail: jana.rehorovska@saia.sk

Web: www.scholarships.sk