Current programs, April 2009Undergraduate Programs - Lynn University Introduces New Core Curriculum: Dialogues of Learning
- Drury University
- Columbia College Offers Scholarships to International Students
- Merit Scholarships Available to International Students at Pacific University
Undergraduate, Graduate Programs - Northern Kentucky University Welcomes International Applicants
- Humboldt State University
- The University of Alaska - One Year Tuition Waivers
Graduate Programs - Master of Laws in International Trade Law at the University of Arizona
- Assistantship Opportunity for Graduate Violinists
Other Programs - Curriculum Research Fellowship (CRF), Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellowship (SOTL)
- Grant for Research on Horticultural and Botanical Exchanges, Fall - Winter 2009-2010
- International House, New York and the Women's International Leadership Program Scholarship
- Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
1. Undergraduate: Lynn University Introduces New Core Curriculum: Dialogues of Learning During the past two years Lynn University has planned and executed a new core curriculum called The Dialogues of Learning. The new core marries the traditional liberal arts focus on classical texts and knowledge with a dedication to preparing students for real world professional practice. The undergraduate core courses are small in size, taught by experienced faculty, both internationally and domestically focused, and completely interdisciplinary. The president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, the leading national association concerned with the quality and vitality of international education has called the university's new core curriculum inspirational, and has praised it for ensuring that Lynn students graduate outstandingly prepared for life, work and citizenship. Distinguishing features of Lynn's new core curriculum: - 4-year (rather than traditional 2)
- Small classes (no lecture halls)
- Faculty taught (no adjuncts or grad students)
- 60% seminar courses (in the Dialogues)
- Relevant, real world math and science classes
- Writing and public speaking in every class
- January Term focusing on internships, study-abroad and special projects
- Early access to classes in major (very first semester)
- International and domestic focus
- Readings from Eastern and Western canons, ancient and modern day texts
Information on scholarships and grants
Office of Admissions 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton Florida 33431-5598 Tel: (561) 237-7900 OR (800) 888-LYNN Fax: (561) 237-7100 http://www.lynn.edu/ admission@lynn.edu Back to the top 2. Undergraduate: Drury University If you plan to study in the United States, then Drury may be the right place for you to attend. We offer the following to our international students: - Academic scholarships are still available
- IB Scholarships are still available
- Application fee is waived
- Personalized help with your application
Apply online Information about our scholarships Information about Drury's majors Julie Hockensmith, M.Ed International Admission Specialist Drury University jhockens@drury.edu Back to the top 3. Undergraduate: Columbia College Offers Scholarships to International Students Columbia College is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences institution located in the "heartland" of the United States in Columbia, Missouri. With a total population of more than 120,000, including students, Columbia offers the amenities of a large city while preserving the comforts of a smaller community. National magazines consistently rank Columbia as a top city in which to live based on excellent safety, high-quality health care, educational facilities, cultural opportunities and cost of living. As an accredited institution, the college offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded in 1851, the college currently is celebrating 150 years of rich history and tradition. One of "America's Best Colleges" Columbia College consistently earns a top-tier ranking in U.S.News & World Report's edition of "America's Best Colleges." Our students come from all over the United States and more than 30 different countries and 6 different continents. Our international students each add diversity and global perspective to the atmosphere of the college. Many international students chose Columbia College because of its small campus that provides personalized attention. A student/faculty ratio of 14:1 allows you the opportunity to work closely with faculty and make the most of your college experience. In addition, there are many resources and organizations, such as the International Club available on campus to complement your studies. Columbia College offers an array of scholarships to international students, some of which cover 50 % or full tuition costs. Information about scholarships
Tim Tesar Columbia College Coordinator of International Affairs and Graduate Admissions (573) 875-7354 or (800) 231-2391 ext. 7354 tjtesar@ccis.edu Columbia College 1001 Rogers St. Columbia, MO 65216 http://www.ccis.edu/ Back to the top 4. Undergraduate: Merit Scholarships Available to International Students at Pacific University Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon offers merit scholarships to all academically well-qualified international undergraduate students. The merit scholarship will be automatically renewed each year for a maximum total of 4 years as long as the student enrolls at the undergraduate level (these scholarships do not apply to ESL students) and maintains at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A). The amount of the scholarship will be determined upon receiving the student's grades from their most recent full-time enrollment at either a US or non-US educational institution. Name of Scholarship | High School or College G.P.A. (American Scale) | Amount of Scholarship per Year | Total Scholarship over 4 Years | Honors | 3.7 - 4.0 | US$ 9,000 | US$ 36,000 | Presidential | 3.5 - 3.69 | US$ 8,000 | US$ 32,000 | Trustee | 3.3 - 3.49 | US$ 7,000 | US$ 28,000 | University | 3.0 - 3.29 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 24,000 |
Megan Serenco International Student Advisor International Programs Pacific University 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA Phone: 1.503.352.2084 Fax: 1.503.352.2970 mserenco@pacificu.edu www.pacificu.edu/ Back to the top 5. Undergraduate, Graduate: Northern Kentucky University Welcomes International Applicants Northern Kentucky University is a liberal arts university located 11 kilometers from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The university was founded in 1968 and is a four year public university. NKU offers 67 bachelor degrees, 18 graduate degrees and an Intensive English program. All classes at the university are taught by full or part-time faculty with a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. Over 15,000 students, 351 of whom are international, attend Northern Kentucky University. Learn more about the university Northern Kentucky University also offers conditional admission to all undergraduate programs and some graduate programs through the Intensive English Program. Learn more about this option NKU offers only competitive, academic scholarships for international students (no need-based). We have an international student scholarship for freshmen ($3,000 for the year, renewable), and several other incoming student scholarships are available through the Financial Assistance Office. The international student scholarship has a rolling deadline and no additional application is required. NKU also has competitive, academic scholarships for continuing international students. Information on scholarship opportunities Elizabeth Chaulk Manager of International Recruitment Northern Kentucky University oiss@nku.edu Back to the top 6. Undergraduate, Graduate: Humboldt State University Humboldt State University is accepting applications from undergraduate applicants until 1 June 2009. Apply to Humboldt State University The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is also still accepting applications. List of graduate programs and deadlines International Programs brochure Marci Fradkin International Programs Coordinator International Programs Office Humboldt State University Arcata, CA 95521-8299 Phone: (707) 826-4142 Fax: (707) 826-3939 Email: mlf29@humboldt.edu or international@humboldt.edu Back to the top 7. Undergraduate, Graduate: The University of Alaska - One Year Tuition Waivers In order to enhance the diversity of our international student population, University of Alaska Anchorage will offer three one-year tuition waivers to the first three non-sister-city international students to apply and be accepted to UAA for the Fall, 2009 semester with a referral from an EducationUSA advisor. List of sister cities Admission information Students will have to show the full amount of resources - $26,415.00 (to insure they can continue after the first year), but the actual cost to the student for that year will drop to an estimated $14679. The University of Alaska Anchorage is a comprehensive metropolitan university situated in the heart of a vast and magnificent state. Located on the edge of the nation's last great wilderness, UAA is far from remote in the things that matter to students. Innovative programs, a world-class faculty, and a brand new state-of-the art library are just the beginning. Many people think of Alaska in extremes - and they're right! The Summers are extremely stunning, the people are extremely friendly, the winter sports are extremely exhilarating, and the animals are extremely wild! Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, offers the best of what Alaska has to offer, with distinct seasons, great attractions, and rich cultural offerings year round. Doni M. Williams International Student Advisor, Enrollment Management University of Alaska Anchorage University Center 3901Old Seward Highway, Suite 106 Anchorage, AK 99503-6035 907-786-1573 (phone) 907-786-4888 (fax) doni@uaa.alaska.edu http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss/study_abroad.cfm Back to the top 8. Graduate: Master of Laws in International Trade Law at the University of Arizona The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law welcomes international students to enroll in its LL.M. program, designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to meet the challenges of a global marketplace. Scholarship request form International and U.S. students complete a rigorous core curriculum, demonstrate research and analysis skills in a required thesis, and may participate in any number of practical learning opportunities offered at the James E. Rogers College of Law and through institutional affiliations, most notably the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade. LL.M. candidates at The University of Arizona will complete a minimum of 24 credit hours for the degree. During the summer foreign students will also complete a two-unit Introduction to American Law, and a special course devoted to U.S. research and writing techniques. Most of the curriculum will involve "core" courses in International Trade and Business Law, International Commercial Law, and instruction in related areas such as Investment Law, European Union Law, Commercial (UCC) Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Antitrust Law, Securities Law, and/or Domestic and International Environmental Law. Recent research projects include the development of an electronic commercial registry; comparison of and suggestions for harmonization of banking law; transportation documentation; environmental legislation; customs law and procedures; common rules for recognition of judgments; dispute settlement at the WTO and under NAFTA Chapter 11; industrial incentives legislation in Central America; and comparative real estate law, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. The program's LL.M. classes are extremely diverse. Students hail from all over the globe, including: Mexico, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, China, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Honduras, India, Israel, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Congo, El Salvador, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, the Philippines, Paraguay, Russia, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Taiwan, The Cameroon, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Guatemala and Vietnam. Information about the program and available financial aid Back to the top 9. Graduate: Assistantship Opportunity for Graduate Violinists Western Illinois University, dedicated to diversity and the fine arts, has designated one Graduate Assistantship for an American or international violin student. This assistantship is part of a two-year Master of Music degree program in instrumental performance. The winning candidate will perform in the Julstrom String Quartet. The other members of the quartet are faculty members at Western Illinois University: Dr. Julieta Mihai, violin, Dr. István Szabó, viola, and Dr. Moisés Molina, cello. In addition, the student will perform duties as assigned by Dr. Richard Hughey, WIU Orchestra conductor. The assistantship carries with it a FULL TUITION WAIVER and a monthly stipend. Tuition waiver (in-state): $4272/year (out-of-state): $8544/year 2/3 Stipend ($587/month): $4696 http://www.wiu.edu/music/ensemble/julstromString.html http://www.wiu.edu/music/ All candidates will need the following to apply: If the candidate is from the United States, he/she must hold a Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Arts in Music from an accredited American institution. If an international candidate, he/she must hold a degree which is comparable to a recognized U.S. bachelor's degree in music. All candidates need to send the following directly to the School of Music, Attention: Dr. Brian Locke, Western Illinois University 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455, USA - A completed School of Music application form which may be printed from the link
- A live audition or a video of the candidate performing two contrasting works, one the first movement of a concerto. DVD is acceptable.
In addition, American Candidates will send the following directly to the School of Graduate Studies, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455, USA. - A completed Graduate Application for Admissions form. The Graduate Application for Admissions may be completed and submitted online
- Official academic transcripts from EACH college or university previously attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $30 (USD).
In addition, International Candidates will send the following directly to International Admissions, Western Illinois University, Seal Hall 210, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, USA. - A completed International Application for Admission form. The International Application for Admission may be completed and submitted online or printed from the link
- Official academic transcripts in the native language plus certified English translations if in a language other than English from EACH college or university previously attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official TOEFL test scores sent directly from ETS. Students must have obtained minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 550 pbt, 213 cbt, or 79 ibt.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $30 (USD).
All materials must be received as soon as possible for full consideration. To schedule an audition, please call or email Dr. Richard Hughey at (309) 298-1729, RL-Hughey@wiu.edu For questions regarding the Master of Music program at WIU, contact Brian Locke at B-Locke@wiu.edu or refer to our Graduate Handbook Back to the top 10. The Central European University's (CEU) Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) Curriculum Research Fellowship (CRF), Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellowship (SOTL) The Central European University's (CEU) Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) is launching new calls for applications for two of its year-long research fellowships: the Curriculum Research Fellowship (CRF) and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellowship (SOTL).
Application deadline for both fellowships is: 20 June 2009
If you are interested to apply to any (or both) of these fellowships, please read their detailed descriptions in the separately attached messages. You can submit two separate applications (with two separate projects proposals) to the two programs, but please be aware that you will not be able to receive two grants simultaneously.
In case you have any questions related to the two programs, please write to:
Joanna Renc-Roe sotl@ceu.hu for questions regarding the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellowship Matyas Szabo crf@ceu.hu for questions regarding the Curriculum Research Fellowship
We are looking forward to receiving your application packages! Curriculum Research Fellowships call for proposals Curriculum Research Fellowship application form SOTL call for proposals 2009 SOTL application form 2009 Back to the top 11. Andre Michaux Travel and Research Grant Foundation Announces a Grant for Research on Horticultural and Botanical Exchanges, Fall - Winter 2009-2010 The Andre Michaux Travel and Research Grant Foundation announces a grant program to be awarded biennially for research related to horticultural and botanical exchanges within the greater Atlantic World. A grant for travel and research ($500.00) will be awarded twice a year for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. M.A., Pre-Doctoral and Independent Scholars whose research is centered on horticultural and botanical exchanges within the greater Atlantic World are encouraged to apply. A tax offset will be provided to independent scholars, who are awarded the grant. Please note: The foundation is interested and wishes to support junior scholars just starting their academic careers. Applicants are required to submit four copies: A) CV B) Paper or publication related to botany and horticulture C) Two letters of recommendation D) Research goals Applications for Fall/Winter 2009/2010 must be postmarked by 5/30/2009 and mailed to: Barbara Spence Orsolits Director - The Andre Michaux Travel and Research Grant Foundation 4085 Ridge Road Smyrna, Georgia 30080 borsolits@bellsouth.net Back to the top 12. International House, New York and the Women's International Leadership Program Scholarship International House, a residence and program center in New York, is pleased to announce that applications for the Women's International Leadership Program Scholarship are now being accepted. International House is a vibrant community of 700 graduate students, interns and trainees from over 100 countries, including the United States, who attend more than 75 academic and professional institutions around New York City. The mission of International House is to enable its members to live and learn together in a diverse residential community that builds life-long qualities of leadership, respect and friendship. This mission is achieved by daily interaction among its residents through programs, facilities and residential life designed to foster diversity of thought and experience. For more than 80 years, the International House experience of international cultural exchange in a diverse community has transformed the lives of more than 65,000 people. The Women's International Leadership (WIL) Program at International House, sponsored by Merrill Lynch, seeks to prepare a select group of women from diverse cultures and disciplines for the challenges they will face as future leaders. The WIL Program is intended to help each grantee gain a clearer vision of her own abilities and learn how to effectively lead others, particularly in cross-cultural environments. Designed as a practical training program to enhance graduate study, the WIL Program devotes special attention to such areas as public speaking, high-performing teams, identifying personal leadership styles, conflict management, and cross-cultural communication. In addition to the personal and professional skills acquired during the 9 month long program each grantee receives a $2,000 scholarship which helps to cover some of the expenses of living at International House.
For additional information about the WIL Program, International House and the other scholarship opportunities offered by International House please visit the International House website. http://www.ihouse-nyc.org/ Back to the top 13. Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Access to knowledge is our thing. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don't want anything to stand in the way. That's why we're proud to partner with Lime. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship will receive a scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the all-expenses-paid retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA, in 2010. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated passion - $10,000USD for those studying in the US (based on average tuition costs). Eligibility Requirements Candidates must be: - A student entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009-2010 academic year at a university in the United States or Canada. In addition to US and Canada citizens, international students with disabilities studying at universities in the US or Canada are also encouraged to apply.
- Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2009-2010 academic year
- A person with a disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more activities that others may consider a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists
How to Apply Candidates are asked to apply online via the Lime online application process, and provide the following: Contact and education information Current resume Academic transcripts Answers to essay questions Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor Visit www.google.com/jobs/scholarships for more details. Back to the top
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