[Finland] Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Finnish Universities

Finnish Studies and Research / Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Finnish Universities

Scholarships for postgraduate studies and research at Finnish universities areavailable for international postgraduate students and researchers of Finnish language and literature, Finno-Ugric linguistics, ethnology and folklore.

The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is usually 760 - 1,000 €. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.

How to apply?

The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting student or researcher must have established contacts with the Finnish host university. The Finnish university department wishing to host him or her applies to CIMO for the grant.

Applications should be submitted at least 3 months before the intended scholarship period.

• Application form

Finland-Finnish Government Scholarship Pool

[Finland] Finnish Government Scholarship Pool

The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for postgraduate studies, research and teaching at a higher education institution in Finland. The scholarships are based mainly on cultural agreements or similar arrangements between Finland and the following countries:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• intend to pursue postgraduate studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies
  
• have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying
  
• have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland; the invitation should also include a timetable
  
• have earned at least a Master-level degree before applying
  
• not have spent more than one year already at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland
  
• be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research
  
• be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above
  

The scholarship includes:

• a monthly allowance of EUR 1,000. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.
  

Expenses due to travel, international or in Finland, are not covered by CIMO. Scholarship recipients are recommended to make arrangements for sufficient insurance coverage for their stay in Finland.

How to apply?

Applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool are made to the appropriate authority in the applicant's country. For information on the appropriate authority in your country, please see the listing below.

The scholarship authorities in each country are invited to present applications for up to 10 candidates for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool. The deadline set by CIMO for the nomination of scholarship candidates by the national authorities is 1 February each year. An applicant should check the application deadline set by the authorities in his or her country since it may be earlier.CIMO will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates of the results by June.

• The application form (Word)

Please save the application form in your own computer before filling in your data. The form should be type/word-processed throughout. To move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the form, please print and sign it.

If needed, the application form can also be obtained from the national scholarship authorities or directly from CIMO.

Documents required for an application:

• completed and signed application form
  
• curriculum vitae
  
• copies of latest diplomas
  
• two letters of recommendation
  
• study/research plan (1-2 pages)
  
• invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland
  
• language certificate (Finnish, Swedish or English).
  

Authorities to Contact for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool: Contact Address

Finland-CIMO Fellowships for researchers

[Finland] CIMO Fellowships for reserachers

The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young researchers (after Master-level but not post-doctorate) from all countries and from all academic fields.

The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 810-1 200 euros (in 2007). The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.

How to apply?

The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting researcher must have established contacts with the Finnish host university. The Finnish university department wishing to host him or her applies to CIMO for the grant.

Applications should be submitted at least 3 months before the intended scholarship period. Please note that although the application form is in Finnish, Swedish and English the guidelines are only in Finnish as it is the Finnish host department which applies for the grant to CIMO.

• Application form (Word)

Finland-Sitra Fellowships for Indian students

Sitra Fellowships - new scholarship scheme for Indian students

The aim of the Sitra Fellowships –programme is to encourage academic mobility between Finland and India, and to support the internationalisation of research and education by strengthening the cooperation between Finnish and Indian universities and research institutes.

Read More about Sitra Fellowships (pdf)

Finland-Scholarships for Advanced Studies of the Finnish Language at Finnish Universities

Finnish Studies and Research / Scholarships for Advanced Studies of the Finnish Language at Finnish Universities

CIMO offers scholarships for advanced studies of the Finnish language at Finnish universities. The scholarships are meant mainly for degree students of Finnish language and literature at universities outside Finland. Preference is given to applicants who are working on their Master's thesis.

Scholarship may be applied for one academic semester (3-5 months). The monthly allowance is 725 euros (in 2006). No additional allowance for housing is paid. The scholarship holder is also responsible for expenses due to international travel to and from Finland.

How to apply?

Students apply directly to CIMO for the grant. Application deadlines are in April for the autumn semester and in October for the Spring semester. The applicant must establish contact with the host university department before applying. The application should preferably be made in Finnish. It should include the following documents and translations of them (Finnish or English):

• CV
  
• summary of studies
  
• language certificate
  
• confirmation letter from the host department
  
• study plan
  
• two letters of recommendation

• The application form (Word)

Please save the application form in your own computer before filling in your data. The form should be type/word-processed throughout. To move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the form, please print and sign it.

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UK-Commonwealth Scholarships: United Kingdom Awards 2008

[UK] Commonwealth Scholarships: United Kingdom Awards 2008

Under the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan scholarships are being offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK) for citizens of other Commonwealth countries to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.

To be eligible for an award the candidates must:

• be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons, and must be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country other than the United Kingdom;

• hold, by 1 October 2008, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Masters degree; and

• be available, by 1 October 2008, to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom.

For further information regarding the scholarships Australian applicants can contact:

Mr Raj Singh
Project Officer, Development Services
IDP Education
Ph: (02) 6285 8348
Email: fellowships.enquiries@idp.com
When emailing Mr Singh please include “CSFP” in the subject line.

Separate programmes exist for the scholarships offered by distance learning and on a shared funding basis, and for short mid-career fellowships, both academic and professional, offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Please visit the CSC website for details of these programmes. For information on Commonwealth Scholarships offered by other Commonwealth countries, please visit the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) website.

The Commonwealth Grenada St George’s University Scholarship Programme

The Commonwealth Grenada St George’s University Scholarship Programme

Applications are invited from students from Commonwealth countries and universities for 75 full tuition scholarships as part of the Commonwealth Grenada St George’s University Scholarship Programme. It is a condition of the programme that graduates from developing countries and small states must return to work in their countries of origin – particularly where their living and travel expenses have been covered by sponsoring organisations.

The scholarships cover both graduate and undergraduate degree programmes offered at St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies. They are offered to:

• 25 students seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 2 years;
• 25 for Masters of Public Health (MPH) – 1 year;
• 10 for arts and sciences degrees (SAS) – 4 years;
• 10 studying veterinary medicine (DVM) – 4 years (commencing with basic veterinary); 5 years (commencing with a pre-veterinary year);
• 5 in the School of Medicine (MD) – 4 years (commencing with basic medicine); 5 years (commencing with a pre-medical year)

Applicants will have up to 15 April to be accepted for the August 2007 class. The deadline for students accepted for the January 2008 class will be September 2007. This programme is expected to run until the end of 2008.

The scholarships will be made available for all countries of the Commonwealth but preference will be given to students from developing countries and small states, particularly for the MBAs, MPHs, and arts and sciences awards. A Commonwealth-Grenada Scholarship Committee has been established by the University to award the scholarships which will be judged on academic excellence, financial need and the student’s commitment to the chosen discipline. While the US$4 million scholarship programme will fully fund tuition, students will require separate support for living and travel expenses, estimated (on average) at US$15,000 a year. The corporate sector is being approached to help defray these costs.

Application forms have been posted on the St George’s University website www.sgu.edu (Financial Aid under “Future Students”). All applications must be accompanied by a 500 word statement – looking back on the impact of the scholarship on the scholar’s life, at 70 years of age, and the difference that this has made to his or her community and country.

To be eligible for consideration, an admissions application form, as well as a scholarship application form and the requisite essay must be completed by a qualified Commonwealth candidate.

For more information please contact:

Laura Hinrichs
St George’s University
Director, International Admissions
L.hinrichs@sgu.edu
Ph: 631 665 8500, ext 220
Fax: 631 665 8623

2008 Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners

2008 Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners

The Mexican Government is offering one scholarship to an Australian citizen to undertake a graduate degree (Masters and Doctorate Degrees) in a Mexican institution for the 2008 academic year.

Australian citizens are also welcome to apply for the scholarships offered through the ‘Multicultural” and “Special” programs, which are based on merits and relevance of the proposed study or research to Mexico’s national interest.

Information on Mexican institutions and study programs is available on the following web pages: http://becas.sre.gob.mx, www.anuies.mx, and www.edumexico.org.

The application period will close 31 July 2007 for the 2008 round. However application for some special programs will be accepted until 31 November 2007.

Applicants can obtain details of all these scholarships including scholarship selection criteria, application forms, and all other relevant information from, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affaires’ web site at: http://becas.sre.gob.mx.

Swiss Government Scholarships

Swiss Government Scholarships

Through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), the Swiss Government grants foreign students university scholarships to study at Swiss universities and Federal Institutes of Technology. The Swiss Government is offering two academic scholarships and one artistic scholarship for the academic year 2008/2009.

The scholarships are intended for postgraduate students who, by staying in Switzerland, will be able to further their education and to undertake research work in the fields in which the Swiss universities are particularly active. The scholarships are not valid for on-the-job studies, part-time studies or correspondence courses.

Your application must be received by the Swiss Embassy in hard copy by close of business on Friday 12 October 2007.

Postal Address:

Embassy of Switzerland
7 Melbourne Avenue
Forrest ACT 2603

Further information (including application forms, eligibility criteria and required documentation) is available from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) website.

Saudi Arabia-Scholarship Opportunities for Australian Students to Study Arabic in Saudi Arabia

Scholarship Opportunities for Australian Students to Study Arabic in Saudi Arabia

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canberra advises that several universities in Saudi Arabia offer places for Australian students to undertake Arabic language studies. The Embassy is seeking nominations for these scholarships.

The scholarship opportunities include:

• King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah has offered two places for Australian students to undertake studies in the Arabic Language Department, as well as offering to receive a number of other students to study the Arabic language for one semester, or to undertake other Arabic language courses of study;
• King Saud University, Riyadh has already assigned one scholarship for the study of the Arabic language;
• Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca has made available two scholarships for the study of the Arabic language (please note that by virtue of its location, students enrolled at this University must be Muslims); and
• Imam Mohammad bin Saud University, Riyadh has made available five scholarships for the study of the Arabic language by Australian students in a course extending over a two year period.

For further information on the scholarships, please contact the Australian Embassy at Riyadh:

Tom Wilson
Third Secretary
Australian Embassy
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 1 488 7788

Tom.J.Wilson@dfat.gov.au

FinLand - Finnish Government Scholarships for Australians

[Finland] Finnish Government Scholarships

The Finnish Government offers scholarships to Australians for postgraduate studies, research and teaching for 3-9 months at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland. It should be noted that in Finland, Masters' courses are not considered as postgraduate studies.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

* intend to pursue postgraduate studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies
* have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying
* have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland
* have earned at least a Master-level degree before applying
* not have spent more than one year already at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland
* be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research

The scholarship includes:

* a monthly allowance of EUR 725. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.
* arrival money of EUR 200 for scholarship recipients staying for the whole academic year and EUR 100 for those staying for one term.

Further information and application guidelines can be found at the Discover Finland website.

Note: applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool are to be made to the appropriate authority in the applicant's home country.

In Australia apply to:

Embassy of Finland
Ms Ewa Walczuk
10 Darwin Avenue
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
Tel. 06-273 3800

Indonesian Presidential Scholarships for Australian students

Indonesian Presidential Scholarships for Australian students

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is offering fifty scholarships over five years to Australian students to study in Indonesia. Scholarships are offered to students to study Indonesian language and/or culture at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.

This is a unique opportunity for Australian students to improve their Indonesian language skills and learn about Indonesian culture while living in Indonesia. The scholarships are for coursework programs and cannot be applied for research purposes. Selection of scholarship recipients will be based on academic results and an application essay which outlines the proposed field of study and how the field of study contributes to strengthening relations between Indonesia and Australia.

The duration of study will depend on the course and may range from one year for postgraduate study to three years for undergraduate study. Applicants must be: under 35 years of age; have completed their secondary education or equivalent; have basic knowledge of the field applied for; provide a physician’s certificate confirming they are in good health; and demonstrate a basic level of written and spoken Indonesian language. The scholarship covers airline tickets, tuition fees, visa costs, monthly living and clothing allowances. The organising body will assist applicants to find accommodation and accommodation costs are included in the living allowance. The following cities are the likely destinations for scholarship recipients: Jogjakarta (Central Java), Bandung (West Java), Padang (West Sumatra) and Manado (North Sulawesi). Applicants may indicate their preferred educational institute however the final decision on institutions will be made by the Indonesian Government.

For details of the scholarship program please contact:

Office of the Education and Cultural Attache
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
8 Darwin Ave, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Tel: (02) 6250 8628
Fax: (02) 6273 6017
Email: educbr@cyberone.com.au or
Ms. Vonny Lisayani – vonny@aei.or.id

USA HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program

[USA] HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program



Calendar

Application Postmark Deadline November 1, 2007

Application Processing November through January 2008

Scholars internship interviews January and February 2008

Scholar selection February, 2008

Award Notifications March, 2008

Enrollment Verifications Due September, 2008

Award Distribution September, 2008

Program Description
The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Program is a scholarship of up to $10,000 per year. Selected students will receive up to $10,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $20,000. In addition, scholars will be offered the opportunity to participate in a possible paid 8-10 week summer internship at various Marathon Oil Corporation locations. Scholars will also be paired with a Marathon Oil Corporation employee who will serve as a professional mentor. Only students who meet the following eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
* Be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage.
* Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
* Be a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, accounting, marketing, global procurement or supply chain management, environmental health & safety, energy management or petroleum land management, transportation & logistics or geotechnical engineering.
* Or be a senior planning to earn a Masters degree in geology or geophysics.
* Agree to participate in a possible paid summer internship opportunity with Marathon Oil Corporation.
* Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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Australia Law Scholarship for UQ Foundation Year students

[Australia] Law Scholarship for UQ Foundation Year students




The TC Beirne School of Law at The University of Queensland offers one scholarship per year exclusively to UQ Foundation students. The scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding UQ Foundation Year student seeking admission to the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at The University of Queensland.

The scholarship will be awarded annually at the Foundation Year graduation ceremony in December. Students graduating in June can also apply. Their applications will be held and considered with the December graduating students. If the scholarship were awarded to a student who has completed a semester of undergraduate study, the Law School would make a retrospective payment to this student.

Value

* The scholarship will cover 50% of the tuition fees over the course of the LLB degree.*


Eligibility

* Applicants for the Law Scholarship must be current UQ Foundation Year students.
* The scholarship is for students intending to enrol in the LLB program at The University of Queensland. Students applying for a dual degree with the LLB are also eligible. The scholarship is not transferable should the student decide to enrol in any other discipline.
* The student must have studied the correct prerequisite subjects during the UQ Foundation Year to enrol in their chosen field.

Selection Criteria

* Applicants will be assessed on academic merit and references submitted by their AE or other Foundation teachers.
* Applicants must have a minimum grade of 5 in AE OR an IELTS of 6.5.
* There may be an interview with members of the School of Law as part of the selection process.


Application Procedures

Students should complete the application form and include:

* A covering letter outlining why you wish to study Law at UQ.
* A confidential reference letter from your TSA or research teachers.
* A brief summary of extra-curricular activities and interests you believe are relevant to the short listing committee.


Closing Date


Closing date for UQ February 2008 intake is the 9th of November 2007.

Please email the application form and other documentation to scholarships@fdn.uq.edu.au or alternatively submit it to the IES Marketing Department on Level 4, 495 Boundary St, Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD, 4004.

* Note: For students enrolling in a dual law degree, the scholarship will cover 50% of the LLB component only.

Australia Michael Kasprowicz Scholarship for India 2008

[Australia] Michael Kasprowicz Scholarship for India 2008 (Faculty of Business, Economics and Law)



University of Queensland is pleased to announce two scholarships for Indian students to undertake a Master of Commerce, Master of Business Administration or Master of Business at the University of Queensland. The scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for the program. One scholarship will be available for the Master of Commerce and one for either the Master of Business Administration or Master of Business for Indian students commencing their studies at The University of Queensland in February 2008.

For more information see our scholarship flyer.



Download the Application form here


Application Closing Date: Friday 27 October 2007 and Friday 25 April 2008

Australia Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship

[Australia] Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship

# Selection Committee Head of Student Services (chair)
# Chair of Academic Board or nominee
# Deputy Chair of Academic Board or nominee

Eligibility
# Open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa only
# Students studying Year 12 in Western District* in 2007.

Selection criteria

1. Applicants must be former pupils of primary or secondary schools in the Western District* of Victoria with preference given to former students of Port Fairy Consolidated** School, St Patrick's Primary School (Port Fairy), Balmoral High School, Balmoral Consolidated School, Coleraine Primary School and St. Joseph's School (Coleraine).
2. Applicants need to provide a statement of no more than 600 words. This should outline how they exhibited determination and diligence towards their studies, even though they may not necessarily have been amongst the highest achieving students. This statement needs to be supported by documentation in the way of relevant school reports and letters of reference from their school or schools, and/or a prominent community representative.
3. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate involvement in community or social activities, or provide other evidence which indicates a capacity for hard work and a willingness to learn.
4. Further preference will be given to applicants whose personal circumstances mean that they may find it difficult to afford the costs of tertiary studies.

*'Western District' includes that area of Victoria approximately west and southwest of Calder Highway including towns and cities on the highway. The University of Ballarat reserves the right to determine the localities contained within this boundary. Preference will be given to former pupils of those schools named.
**At various times these Consolidated Schools have also been known as State or Primary Schools.

Value:$3000 per annum

Duration:Maximum 4 years

Number per year: Two (2) scholarships will be offered in 2008

Offers: In March 2008 an offer will be made to the most eligible applicant who has lodged a scholarship application with the University of Ballarat and who has enrolled in a University of Ballarat course.

Retention: Maintain satisfactory academic performance as determined by the university for the duration of the scholarship allocation.

Deferability: Cannot be deferred

Other details:
The scholarship is tenable for the minimum time necessary to complete the course provided that:

a. The student studies full-time or to an extent deemed appropriate by the Trustees on advice from the selection committee.
b. The student's progress is in each year considered to be satisfactory by the Trustees on advice from the selection committee.

# The Trustee may terminate the student's award or suspend it for one year on advice from the selection committee if it considers the student's progress to be unsatisfactory in any year. If the award is suspended, the Trustee may recommend the re-awarding of the scholarship to the same student after that year, if on the advice of the selection committee it considers that the student's academic record in that year justifies that action.
# Undergraduate students who complete their degree within 3 years may be eligible to hold the scholarship for an additional year to undertake an Honours program.
# No late applications will be accepted.
# This scholarship applies to any TAFE or Degree program at a University of Ballarat domestic campus for a minimum study period of one year.
# All scholarship offers are conditional upon enrolment in an approved award course of the University.

The decision made by the Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees Limited, in consultation with the selection committee, is final.

To Apply
Please click here for an application form for the Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship.(Acrobat PDF format brochure)

Application Closing Date
Applications for the 2008 scholarship close Friday 26th October 2007

Further Information
Student Recruitment: (t) 03 5327 8110; (e) prospective@ballarat.edu.au

http://www.ballarat.edu.au

USA Wells Fargo/UNCF Scholarship Fund

[USA] Wells Fargo/UNCF Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Value: Up to $2,000

Classifications: Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Graduate Student

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Eligible Majors: Business, Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering

Eligible Schools: HBCU Schools
Eligible Locations: California, Minnesota, Indiana, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Michigan, Alaska, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Application Deadline : Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Scholarship Detail: The Wells Fargo/UNCF Scholarship Fund was established in April 2007 to provide students attending historically black colleges and universities with financial assistance, internship and recruitment opportunities and specialized financial literacy programs designed to educate young adults on the benefits and pitfalls of debt management. The scholarship is available to African American or African American heritage undergraduate sophomores, juniors and first year MBA students attending a four-year HBCU during the 2007-08 academic year. Selected students will receive $2000 one time grant, to assist in furthering their college education for the 2007-08 Academic Year.

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Donor/Sponsor Name: Wells Fargo

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USA Gilbane Scholarship Program (New Jersey) 2008

[USA] Gilbane Scholarship Program (New Jersey) 2008


Scholarship Detail:

Gilbane provides a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 after students have successfully completed a paid internship. Gilbane has a preference for majors in the field of civil engineering or construction engineering technology. Gilbane is also considering candidates from Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, Stevens Institute of Technology and The Cooper Union for the Advanceent of Science and Art.

Scholarship Value: $5,000


Classifications: Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior


Minimum GPA: 2.5


Eligible Majors: Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering


Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities


Eligible Locations: NewYork, New Jersey


Application Deadline : Tuesday, October 30, 2007


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Donor/Sponsor Name: Gilbane Building Company

Official website

USA Gilbane Scholarship Program

[USA] Gilbane Scholarship Program

Scholarship Detail: Gilbane provides a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 after students have successfully completed a paid summer internship. The additional participating institutions are the following: Alabama A & M University, Florida A & M University, Hampton University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A & T State University, Southern University and Tennessee State University. The participating institutions within the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and the state of Pennsylvania are the following: Drexel University, Pennsylvania State University, Temple University, University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh. .

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Classifications: Open, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Eligible Majors: Engineering, Mathematics, Architecture

Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities, Selected HBCUs and majority institutions

Eligible Locations: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

Application Deadline : Tuesday, October 30, 2007

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Donor/Sponsor Name: Building Company

USA Southwest Indiana Scholarship Program

[USA] Southwest Indiana Scholarship Program
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Scholarship Detail: This scholarship is available to permanent residents of Southwest Indiana. The students should be enrolled at any accredited institution with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or better and must have an unmet financial need as determined by the institution's Financial Aid Office. The preferred majors include: Natural Sciences, Education, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems or any Business Management related studies..

Scholarship Value: up to $5,000

Classifications: Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Eligible Majors: Business, Finance, Accounting, Science, Information Systems, Education, Marketing, Management

Eligible Schools: Open

Eligible Locations: Indiana

Application Deadline : Saturday, October 27, 2007
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Donor/Sponsor Name: Vectren Corporation and Fifth Third Bank


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USA Kennecott Land Sustainable Community Scholarship

[USA] Kennecott Land Sustainable Community Scholarship
(also known as the Kennecott Excellence in Education Scholarship)

The scholarship is valued up to $5,000. Tuition is $ 2,790 for a six-month term. The scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,000 per six-month term, leaving a balance of $1,790. Although WGU's competency-based model allows students to complete the requirements of a master's degree in less than two and a half years, the scholarship awards are based on a reasonable experience of five six-month terms to complete the program. Scholarships are awarded through the generosity of Kennecott Land Corporation.

Eligible Programs
Individuals interested in one of the following master's degrees are eligible:

M.A. in Mathematics Education
M.A. in Science Education
M.A. in English Language Learning
M.Ed. in Instructional Design
M.Ed. in Learning and Technology
M.Ed. in Measurement and Evaluation

Special Eligibility Requirements

* Teachers currently teaching in the following South Jordan, Utah schools:
o Daybreak Elementary
o Elk Meadows Elementary
o Jordan Ridge Elementary
o Monte Vista Elementary
o South Jordan Elementary
o Welby Elementary
o Elk Ridge Middle School
o South Jordan Middle School
o Bingham High School
* Must continue teaching at a "qualified school" for the duration of their coursework at WGU. If a scholarship awardee leaves the "qualified school," the individual will lose the remainder of the scholarship.
* Submit a written essay on "What is a sustainable community?" (Essay will be requested only of scholarship finalists and submitted later.)

Note: Please read the General Eligibility Requirements below.

Scholarship application deadline October 15, 2007.

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USA HSF/Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Scholarship Program

[USA] HSF/Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Scholarship Program




Calendar

Application Postmark Deadline October 15

Application Processing October through March

Selections, Award Notifications and Distribution March through May

Program Description
The Wal-Mart Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts are $2,500 each.

Eligibility Requirements
* Be of Hispanic heritage
* Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
* Must be a current Sophomore, Junior, Senior, 1st or 2nd year Masters student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale)
* Have applied for Federal Financial Aid
* Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
* Undergraduate students must be majoring in either one of the following: Marketing, Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Information Technology (IT), Civil Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Environmental/Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Fashion
* Master’s students must be majoring in either one of the following: Business, Finance, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Environmental/ Geological Engineering and Law/Juris Dr

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USA HSF / HSBC-North America Scholarship Program 2008

[USA] HSF / HSBC-North America Scholarship Program



Calendar
Application Postmark Deadline November 1, 2007

Application Processing November, 2007 through January, 2008

Scholarship Internship Interviews January and February, 2008

Scholar Selection February through April, 2008

Award Notifications May 2008

Enrollment Verifications Due October 2008

Award Distribution October 2008

Program Description

The HSBC-North America Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to sophomore’s and current community college students who will be transferring to a four-year college or university the upcoming academic 2008-2009 year. Award amounts are $2,500.

Please note that these scholarships are designated for the fall term of 2008. Students will have the opportunity to participate in up to two summer internships at HSBC.


Eligibility Requirements

* Be of Hispanic heritage
* Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
* Be a current undergraduate sophomore or a current community college student planning on transferring to a four-year college or university and will be a Junior status the upcoming academic school year
* Must be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale)
* Must be majoring in one of the following: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Public Relations, Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Science, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, or Management
* Must reside in one of the following areas: Los Angeles, CA (LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura); Monterey/Salinas, CA (Salinas); San Diego, CA (San Diego); Tampa, FL (Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinella); Jacksonville, FL (Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns); Chicago, IL (Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Will, McHenry); New York, NY (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond); Las Vegas, NV (Clark); Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa); Wilmington, DC (New Castle); Bridgewater, NJ (Sussex); or Chesapeake, VA
* Must submit a resume
* Have applied for Federal Financial Aid
* Be pursuing first undergraduate degree

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USA National College Scholarship Program

[USA] National College Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship fund

Calendar
Application Postmark Deadline October 15

Application Processing October through March

Selections, Award Notifications and Distribution March through May

Program Description The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility Requirements
* Be of Hispanic heritage
* Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
* Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale)
* Have applied for Federal Financial Aid
* Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

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USA Target/UNCF Community Leaders Scholarship Program

[USA] Target/UNCF Community Leaders Scholarship Program

Scholarship Detail:
The Target/UNCF Community Leaders Scholarship Program has been established with a $40,000 contribution from Target and is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving UNCF students with an unmet financial need and have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to their communities. The recipients of this award will be known as Target Community Leaders. Eight students will be selected to receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for the 2007-08 academic year.


Scholarship Value: $5,000

Classifications: Undergraduate Junior

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Eligible Majors: Open

Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities

Eligible Locations: Open

Application Deadline : Friday, October 05, 2007

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Donor/Sponsor Name: Target

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USA National City Scholarship

USA National City Scholarship
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)


Scholarship Detail:

National City and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced a scholarship program for the 2007-2008 academic year. The ten scholars will be invited to meet National City executives and discuss career opportunities in financial services. It is preferred that the applicants meet eligibility criteria and make satisfactory applicants should also have a financial need. The select institutions for the program are the following:

Central State University
Clark Atlanta University
Florida A&M University
Hampton University
Howard University
Lincoln University (PA)
Wilberforce University.


Scholarship Value: Varies, based on need


Classifications: Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior


Minimum GPA: 2.5


Eligible Majors: Open, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science


Eligible Schools: Clark Atlanta University, Wilberforce University, Howard University, Hampton University, Florida A & M University


Eligible Locations: Open


Application Deadline : Monday, October 01, 2007


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Donor/Sponsor Name: National City Bank


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