[USA] 2008-2009 Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

[USA] 2008-2009 Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program



Since its inception in 1942, the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has been committed to helping Air Force members and their families realize their academic goals. In recent years, the Society's emphasis has been on direct funding of new initiatives that provide greater value to Air Force families.



The centerpiece of the Society's education initiatives is the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program which provides $2000 grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel for their undergraduate studies. The value and success of this program, is demonstrated in the 81,787 grants disbursed since the first awards were made for the 1988-1989 academic year.



This grant program remains competitive in its need-based selection criteria, uniquely tailored to recognize the proper weighing of family income and education cost factors, and is administered by ACT Recognition Program Services. ACT, located in Iowa City IA, is an independent, not-for-profit organization with over 40 years experience in providing support services to scholarship sponsors.



Awards for the 2008-2009 academic year will be announced in June 2008. Use of funds is limited to tuition, books, fees, or other curriculum-required materials.


More Information http://www.afas.org/

[USA] The Gates Millennium Scholars

[USA] The Gates Millennium Scholars

Why GMS?

The increasing diversity of our society reminds us that all of America’s citizens must have access to higher education if our nation is to sustain and advance itself as a global, competitive democracy in the new millennium. The future of our economy and quality of life depend upon the preparation of a diverse cadre of leaders who can help build a stronger society. These potential leaders, especially those drawn from groups that have traditionally and historically been denied access to higher education, require the necessary support and opportunities to earn and complete a college education.

The Gates Millennium Scholars

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose. Continuing Gates Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Gates Millenium Scholars scholarship was funded by a historic grant of more than 1 billion dollars to the United Negro College Fund, still the largest single gift to any scholarship organization. One of the most unique aspects of the GMS program is the partnership and collective efforts of the four partner organizations providing services to the Gates Scholars. GMS program staff members at the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, the Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the United Negro College Fund served students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has truly been a national effort.

Who’s Eligible?

Nominees who meet all of the eligibility requirements and who are selected as GMS candidates must include a federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid package for the 2008-2009 academic year. To determine their Pell Grant eligibility, Nominees must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs. Nominees are urged to file a 2008-2009 FAFSA at the earliest opportunity and no later than February 1, 2008. Federal Pell Grants typically are awarded to families that demonstrate significant financial need. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is a function of many factors, including dependency status, family income, family size, and the number of students in the family. To determine your eligibility, you and/or your parent(s)/guardian(s) should meet with your high school counselor or the financial aid officer at the college or university you plan to attend. For more information visit www.fafsa.ed.gov

Note: Please do not submit your FAFSA with your GMS application. If you are selected as a finalist, GMS will request your FAFSA information at that time.

The application process for GMS awards is highly competitive, and we urge students to submit their nomination packets as early as possible.

Eligibility Criteria

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or Hispanic American
• Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
• Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited***college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in fall 2008
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
• Meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) by the deadline

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* American Indian/Alaska Native Requirements: American Indian/Alaska Natives will be asked to provide proof of tribal enrollment or certificate of descent from a state or federally recognized tribe if selected as a GMS Candidate.

** Asian and Pacific Islander Americans include persons having origins from Asia and/or the Pacific Islands. Asian includes persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent. Pacific Islander includes persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawai’i, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to be nominated.

***To be eligible for the GMS scholarship, the student must matriculate at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary on Education. The following are accreditation resources: Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education Programs Candidates; American Council of Education published in consultation with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; Higher Education Directory published by Higher Education Publications, Inc.

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The Deadline for Submission of Nomination Materials is as follows:
All paper applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2007.
All online applications must be submitted by January 11, 2008 11:59 p.m. EST.

Forms To Submit

The nomination process consists of three interdependent components:

1. Nominee Personal Information Form (to be submitted by the student)(click Nominee Tab)
2. Nominator Form (click Nominator Tab)
3. Recommender Form (Click Recommender Tab)

In addition to the three forms, American Indian/Alaska Native Nominees will be asked to submit proof of tribal enrollment or a certificate of descent if selected as finalists. Omission of any of the required documents will render the nomination incomplete and ineligible for consideration.

Selection Process & Award Notification

Eligible individuals who have submitted complete nomination packages (Nominee Personal Information, Nominator, and Recommender forms) by the deadline will be considered for scholarships. All paper applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2007. All online applications must be submitted by January 11, 2008 11:59 p.m. EST. Because competition for these awards is substantial, Nominees, Nominators, and Recommenders should make every effort to provide a complete picture of each Nominee’s qualifications.

Nominees are evaluated by independent readers according to three primary criteria: academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential. Nominees who emerge from the selection process as candidates for the GMS award will be asked to submit their official transcripts, college/university admission letter, student aid report, financial aid award details, and other information that may be requested at the discretion of the GMS program. Finalists who are selected as Gates Scholars will be notified of the amount of their awards. Gates Millennium Scholars Awards Individuals selected as Gates Scholars will receive funds in an amount to be determined by GMS based on financial need. The award will be based on the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the 2008-2009 academic year, as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported on the submitted financial aid award letter. The scholarship, for the undergraduate award, may be renewed annually based on satisfactory academic progress, full-time, and the timely submission of required documents. Support for graduate degrees may be pursued for the following fields: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, science.
The Deadline for Submission of Nomination Materials is as follows:
All paper applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2007.
All online applications must be submitted by January 11, 2008 11:59 p.m. EST.

[UK] Scholarships for international undergraduate students

University of Westminster

Full international scholarships

• Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

Diplomatic scholarships

• Amount: 65% fee waivers.
• Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• Criteria: Academic excellence.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

East Timor scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Ai-Kameli Trust and International Students House.

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London for the period of study.
• Eligibility: You must be from East Timor and wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. You must be interested in studying a subject useful to the development of East Timor, and intend to return on completion of the course.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Please contact the Ai-Kameli Trust for further details and application procedures.

Gambia Biomedical Sciences scholarship

This scholarship is only open to you if you have successfully completed the University of Westminster Diploma in Biomedical Sciences. It is a three year scholarship, subject to satisfactory academic progress, for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and annual flights to and from London.
• Eligibility: You must be a citizen of the Gambia and hold an offer for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. You must make a case as to how the skills and knowledge acquired on the course will be helpful to the development of the Gambia. You must also commit to return to the Gambia on completion of the course.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.
  

Ken Bird memorial scholarship

Ken Bird was formerly Chair of the University's Technology and Design Department. This scholarship reflects Ken's interest in South Asia as well as his desire to help provide educational opportunities for women. The family of Ken Bird will take an active role in the choice and welfare of the scholar. The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House.

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
• Eligibility: Preference will be given to you if you are a female student from India or Sri Lanka and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree in a technology based subject. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

Part international scholarships

The University offers a number of part scholarships (£2,000 fee waiver) to you if you are an exceptionally well qualified student from outside the UK/EU.

These will be for each year of the undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year, no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees.

• Amount: £2,000 fee waivers.
• Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
• Criteria: Academic excellence.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

University of Westminster and Scindia School (India) scholarship

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
• Eligibility: You must be a scholarship recipient from Scindia School, India, and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, developmental potential and financial need.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.
  

• Application form - for undergraduate applicants

For further inquiries, please email the Scholarships Office on scholarships@westminster.ac.uk

[UK] Westminster Business School (WBS) Scholarships

[UK] Westminster Business School (WBS) Scholarships

Information

• Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.
• Eligibility: You must hold an offer for a part-time Masters degree in Westminster Business School (WBS), excluding the MBA.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, career progression and financial need.
• Ten Scholarships.
• Deadline: 19 December 2007

More Information http://www.wmin.ac.uk/wbs/

UK The Westminster MBA

[UK] A London MBA

The Westminster MBA

Scholarships

• Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.
• Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the part-time MBA degree.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sector.
• Five Scholarships.
• Deadline: 19 December 2007

The Westminster MBA offers you the chance to study for an internationally recognised MBA degree in the heart of London. The Westminster MBA is accredited by AMBA, the Association of MBAs, which is one of the major UK and international organisations responsible for quality assurance in management education.

Westminster Business School provides a flexible and personalised learning environment which combines the best of traditional and innovative approaches to management education. The School’s MBA is a general management programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become an effective senior manager in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

Our part-time MBA programme is aimed at those who live and work in the London region or who can easily commute on a regular basis. For the full-time programme we welcome applications from anywhere in the world, from suitably qualified candidates who think they would benefit from the Westminster MBA experience. The knowledge and skills acquired on the programme are readily transferable and applications are encouraged from public sector organisations well as the private sector.

If you have a first degree and at least three years of significant work experience beyond graduation, then you can explore this website to see how well our London-based programme meets your needs for a professional MBA qualification.

More: http://www.wmin.ac.uk/mba/