I. Financial Aid
UG: Eastern Illinois University Scholarships for New International Students
UG: College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Scholarships
UG: Fresno Pacific University President’s Scholarship
UG/Grad: East Tennessee State University Academic Merit Scholarship
UG/Grad: Southern Oregon University Cascade & Siskiyou International Student Scholarships
UG/Grad: CollegeWeekLive $1,000 Scholarship
Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: The University of Michigan Law School Fellowships
II. Campus News
• Live Online: College Week Live International Day October 13th
• International Students Get Job Search Tips at Seminar
• University of Missouri Celebrates International Day
• University of California Davis Announces Global Achievement Program
I. Financial Aid
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Eastern Illinois University is proud to announce scholarships for new international students! Undergraduate students that have an incoming GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 will receive a special scholarship rate which allows them at least a $12,500 savings on tuition per year. The rate is locked in for four years for a potential $50,000 savings. Students do not need to maintain 3.5 or higher GPA to retain special rate.
Undergraduate students with an incoming GPA of 2.75 - 3.49 are also eligible for a scholarship for up to $12,000 savings on tuition per year. Students must apply and be selected for this scholarship.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/r4SyaK
COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT AND SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University welcome international students from around the world. We currently enroll 262 international students from 47 countries. We also annually attract 10-12 international students to our graduate School of Theology, and another 75-80 international students to our Prep School (a secondary school) located on the Saint John's University campus.
Scholarships for international students range from $5,000-$19,500 per year (4 year renewable scholarships). Students apply for scholarships by applying for admission. International student scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. Students are also eligible for on-campus student employment. Full-time on-campus employment is available during the summer months of May, June, July and August.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nJYN8u
FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
Fresno Pacific is the Central Valley's only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs, and ethical and spiritual development through traditional bachelor's degree, adult degree completion, master's, certificate and credentialing programs.
Each year, FPU offers over $8 million in aid to help make our personal approach to a university education affordable. The President’s Scholarship awards $11,000 to international students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
• 3.6 high school GPA
• 1100 SAT (combined math and critical reading, excluding writing portion) or 24 ACT
• Early application is recommended, as there is limited space
Requirements
• Live on campus for a minimum of two years
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Participate in President’s Leadership course
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/q1hpdT
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
East Tennessee State University prepares students to become productive, enlightened citizens who actively serve their communities and our world. Education is the university’s foremost goal. ETSU provides outstanding programs of study, enhanced access to education, distinctive education and research opportunities, and a variety of distance education offerings to attract students from around the region and the world. ETSU affirms that a diverse population is necessary for the intellectual, social, economic, and professional development of our campus and regional communities.
The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. The award is available for:
•Eight semesters for undergraduate recipients
•Five semesters for recipients seeking a Master’s degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
•Eight semesters for doctoral students, or commensurate with the length of the program (see ETSU graduate catalog).
•Scholarship can be applied to summer semesters
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oMFjnV
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY CASCADE & SISKIYOU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Southern Oregon University is the public liberal arts university of the West. Here’s what that means to you and your family. Our liberal arts programs are intellectually challenging, creative and practical. You’ll be learning more than theory – you’ll be connecting what you learn in class with the community outside in internships, capstone projects and undergraduate research.
Cascade and Siskiyou International Student Scholarships are for international undergraduates, graduates, and graduating IEP students at SOU. The annual amount awarded will depend upon the number of enrolled credits each quarter. This award will continue each quarter as long as the student is registered at SOU full-time and maintains at least a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) average in all courses each quarter providing funding is available.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pcvfED
COLLEGEWEEKLIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
CollegeWeekLive is giving away a $1,000 scholarship to one lucky student who attends International Day on October 13th! Just login to be eligible!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rkif79
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL FELLOWSHIPS
The University of Michigan Law School is pleased to announce that Michigan Grotius Fellowships are available for LLM and SJD applicants with superior academic and professional achievement in any area of law.
Grotius Fellows are free to pursue their chosen program of graduate legal study and are not subject to any additional academic requirements. In a typical year, between 30 and 40 percent of graduate students attending the University of Michigan Law School have been selected as Grotius Fellows.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mYbWDz
II. Campus News
LIVE ONLINE: COLLEGE WEEK LIVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OCTOBER 13TH
College Week Live International Day, a special event for non-U.S. students, will take place on October 13th, 2011. International students will be able to chat live with admission representatives at over 80 colleges. They can also ask real international students questions about campus life, available via live video. In addition, presentations from EducationUSA about applying to university abroad, getting your visa and test preparation will be available during the event. This event is free to international students - register today!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rkif79
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GET JOB SEARCH TIPS AT SEMINAR
About 50 Northwestern students from all over the world met in Norris University Center Tuesday to receive tips on finding employment. The Job Search for International Students, a seminar sponsored by University Career Services, hosted lectures about how to turn being an international student into an advantage in the job market.
Manfred Bauer, a first-year Medill graduate student from Guatemala, said he attended the seminar to get a better understanding of the American job market.
"This is my first time jumping into the U.S. labor market and I want to find out more about it," said Bauer, who has been in the U.S. for a month.
During the seminar, UCS career counselor Christina Siders discussed basic challenges international students may face in looking for a job.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nLvu60
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY
University of Missouri celebrated its fourth International Day last week. Every year, MU declares the last Tuesday of September as MU International Day and promotes cultural and racial diversity on campus.
The event began with a grand flag ceremony in front of the Columns, featuring a record-breaking number of flags. MU International Day serves the following objectives.
• To recognize and promote the awareness of international diversity of MU community
• To recognize and inform about the unique resources represented by the international community here at MU
• To encourage student to seek out a global perspective, challenge their preconceived notions, and become global citizens.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qXqWZl
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS ANNOUNCES GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
UC Davis offers a new program for international high school graduates who wish to participate in a one-year foundation program of academic and English language courses. The Global Achievement Program is designed to assist foreign High School graduates who meet the academic requirements for admission to the University of California-Davis, but who need to improve their language skills to meet the English language requirements. The program offers a rigorous foundation year of language and academic preparation coursework to help students succeed academically at the University of California, Davis.
The complete Global Achievement Program application package and all supplementary materials must be received by Tuesday, November 1, 2011 for consideration for the winter 2012 (January - September), admission cycle.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pwzOJp
UG: Eastern Illinois University Scholarships for New International Students
UG: College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Scholarships
UG: Fresno Pacific University President’s Scholarship
UG/Grad: East Tennessee State University Academic Merit Scholarship
UG/Grad: Southern Oregon University Cascade & Siskiyou International Student Scholarships
UG/Grad: CollegeWeekLive $1,000 Scholarship
Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: The University of Michigan Law School Fellowships
II. Campus News
• Live Online: College Week Live International Day October 13th
• International Students Get Job Search Tips at Seminar
• University of Missouri Celebrates International Day
• University of California Davis Announces Global Achievement Program
I. Financial Aid
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Eastern Illinois University is proud to announce scholarships for new international students! Undergraduate students that have an incoming GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 will receive a special scholarship rate which allows them at least a $12,500 savings on tuition per year. The rate is locked in for four years for a potential $50,000 savings. Students do not need to maintain 3.5 or higher GPA to retain special rate.
Undergraduate students with an incoming GPA of 2.75 - 3.49 are also eligible for a scholarship for up to $12,000 savings on tuition per year. Students must apply and be selected for this scholarship.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/r4SyaK
COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT AND SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University welcome international students from around the world. We currently enroll 262 international students from 47 countries. We also annually attract 10-12 international students to our graduate School of Theology, and another 75-80 international students to our Prep School (a secondary school) located on the Saint John's University campus.
Scholarships for international students range from $5,000-$19,500 per year (4 year renewable scholarships). Students apply for scholarships by applying for admission. International student scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. Students are also eligible for on-campus student employment. Full-time on-campus employment is available during the summer months of May, June, July and August.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nJYN8u
FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
Fresno Pacific is the Central Valley's only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs, and ethical and spiritual development through traditional bachelor's degree, adult degree completion, master's, certificate and credentialing programs.
Each year, FPU offers over $8 million in aid to help make our personal approach to a university education affordable. The President’s Scholarship awards $11,000 to international students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
• 3.6 high school GPA
• 1100 SAT (combined math and critical reading, excluding writing portion) or 24 ACT
• Early application is recommended, as there is limited space
Requirements
• Live on campus for a minimum of two years
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Participate in President’s Leadership course
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/q1hpdT
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
East Tennessee State University prepares students to become productive, enlightened citizens who actively serve their communities and our world. Education is the university’s foremost goal. ETSU provides outstanding programs of study, enhanced access to education, distinctive education and research opportunities, and a variety of distance education offerings to attract students from around the region and the world. ETSU affirms that a diverse population is necessary for the intellectual, social, economic, and professional development of our campus and regional communities.
The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. The award is available for:
•Eight semesters for undergraduate recipients
•Five semesters for recipients seeking a Master’s degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
•Eight semesters for doctoral students, or commensurate with the length of the program (see ETSU graduate catalog).
•Scholarship can be applied to summer semesters
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oMFjnV
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY CASCADE & SISKIYOU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Southern Oregon University is the public liberal arts university of the West. Here’s what that means to you and your family. Our liberal arts programs are intellectually challenging, creative and practical. You’ll be learning more than theory – you’ll be connecting what you learn in class with the community outside in internships, capstone projects and undergraduate research.
Cascade and Siskiyou International Student Scholarships are for international undergraduates, graduates, and graduating IEP students at SOU. The annual amount awarded will depend upon the number of enrolled credits each quarter. This award will continue each quarter as long as the student is registered at SOU full-time and maintains at least a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) average in all courses each quarter providing funding is available.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pcvfED
COLLEGEWEEKLIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
CollegeWeekLive is giving away a $1,000 scholarship to one lucky student who attends International Day on October 13th! Just login to be eligible!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rkif79
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL FELLOWSHIPS
The University of Michigan Law School is pleased to announce that Michigan Grotius Fellowships are available for LLM and SJD applicants with superior academic and professional achievement in any area of law.
Grotius Fellows are free to pursue their chosen program of graduate legal study and are not subject to any additional academic requirements. In a typical year, between 30 and 40 percent of graduate students attending the University of Michigan Law School have been selected as Grotius Fellows.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mYbWDz
II. Campus News
LIVE ONLINE: COLLEGE WEEK LIVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OCTOBER 13TH
College Week Live International Day, a special event for non-U.S. students, will take place on October 13th, 2011. International students will be able to chat live with admission representatives at over 80 colleges. They can also ask real international students questions about campus life, available via live video. In addition, presentations from EducationUSA about applying to university abroad, getting your visa and test preparation will be available during the event. This event is free to international students - register today!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/rkif79
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GET JOB SEARCH TIPS AT SEMINAR
About 50 Northwestern students from all over the world met in Norris University Center Tuesday to receive tips on finding employment. The Job Search for International Students, a seminar sponsored by University Career Services, hosted lectures about how to turn being an international student into an advantage in the job market.
Manfred Bauer, a first-year Medill graduate student from Guatemala, said he attended the seminar to get a better understanding of the American job market.
"This is my first time jumping into the U.S. labor market and I want to find out more about it," said Bauer, who has been in the U.S. for a month.
During the seminar, UCS career counselor Christina Siders discussed basic challenges international students may face in looking for a job.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nLvu60
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY
University of Missouri celebrated its fourth International Day last week. Every year, MU declares the last Tuesday of September as MU International Day and promotes cultural and racial diversity on campus.
The event began with a grand flag ceremony in front of the Columns, featuring a record-breaking number of flags. MU International Day serves the following objectives.
• To recognize and promote the awareness of international diversity of MU community
• To recognize and inform about the unique resources represented by the international community here at MU
• To encourage student to seek out a global perspective, challenge their preconceived notions, and become global citizens.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qXqWZl
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS ANNOUNCES GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
UC Davis offers a new program for international high school graduates who wish to participate in a one-year foundation program of academic and English language courses. The Global Achievement Program is designed to assist foreign High School graduates who meet the academic requirements for admission to the University of California-Davis, but who need to improve their language skills to meet the English language requirements. The program offers a rigorous foundation year of language and academic preparation coursework to help students succeed academically at the University of California, Davis.
The complete Global Achievement Program application package and all supplementary materials must be received by Tuesday, November 1, 2011 for consideration for the winter 2012 (January - September), admission cycle.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pwzOJp