I. Financial Aid
Issue #250
October 10th, 2011
UG: Wilson College Partial Tuition Scholarships to Academically Talented Female Students UG: Capital University Merit Scholarships Cover up to 40% of Tuition Costs UG: Dickinson State University Global Awareness Tuition Waiver Program UG: Maryville College Merit Scholarship Program UG/Grad/Postgrad: Montana State University Offers Millions of Dollars in Financial Aid Grad/Postgrad: Montclair State University Graduate Assistantships II. Campus News • Tulane Law School Application Fee Waiver • Seton Hall University Lowers Tuition for all Undergraduate Students • EducationUSA Launches Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study
WILSON COLLEGE PARTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACADEMICALLY TALENTED FEMALE STUDENTS Wilson College welcomes international students to our beautiful campus in South-Central Pennsylvania. With rigorous academics, small classes and a safe environment, Wilson has long been a popular choice among young women outside the United States. Fourteen percent of our current undergraduates are international students and our increasingly diverse faculty benefits all students. Wilson College offers a limited number of partial tuition scholarships to academically talented female students from around the world. Wilson awards bachelor's and associate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business, education, international studies, pre-professional, equestrian studies, and veterinary medical technology. Ten percent of the students enrolled in the College for Women are international students representing 22 countries. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mYvGox
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS COVER UP TO 40% OF TUITION COSTS Capital University is a comprehensive, independent university grounded in the Lutheran tradition. The education we offer is experiential, intimate, and urban. From the arts and sciences to professional programs, our teachers excel at both challenging students and creating a personalized learning environment. We believe the intellect is best developed when it’s exposed to education inside and far from the classroom. That’s how we engage the community in the pursuit of lifelong learning. In short, Capital University prepares students to contribute to the world — through both their professional lives and personal service. In recent years, four out of five undergraduate international students have received scholarships. The average award has been about 30-40% of tuition. Scholarships are renewable from year to year as long as students maintain the required minimum grade point average. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of superior prior academic or school performance. Financial need is a secondary consideration. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qKzxu8
DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL AWARENESS TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM At Dickinson State University, we believe education is the essential cornerstone to “preparing for greatness!” Students attending Dickinson State University receive a quality education, which includes competitive athletics, and a diverse campus life experience. Located on the scenic western edge of the North Dakota Badlands, Dickinson State University resides in the growing community of Dickinson, North Dakota. The Dickinson State University Global Awareness Tuition Waiver Program provides substantial tuition assistance for qualified and dedicated international students who desire to study at a progressive, student-centered American university. The DSU Global Awareness Tuition Award is a renewable waiver which covers up to 53% of your annual tuition costs. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pbcGlR
MARYVILLE COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM One of the unique strengths of Maryville College for international students is that we offer the close interaction and friendliness of a safe and small school environment, but also have a full range of services especially for international students. Maryville College has a strong scholarship program for international students and most of our international students receive a scholarship. Scholarships are based on merit, as determined by school records and/or test scores, essay, and extracurricular activities. To apply for a scholarship, an applicant must submit a complete application including an essay describing their academic goals, their reasons for choosing Maryville College, and their reasons for feeling they deserve or need scholarship funding. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/odJYzP
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FINANCIAL AID Montana State University will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for admission for the fall of 2012. Scholarships range in amount from US$2,000 - $15,000 a year and are renewable for all 4 years of study as long as a 3.0/4.0 GPA is maintained. International students that do not take the SAT exam or do not achieve the minimum score of a 1560 are eligible for the International Programs Scholarship worth US$3,500 for the first year of study offered to any student with a 3.0 GPA and above at the time of application. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/oQ0ZnR
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Since Montclair State initially offered graduate education as the first of the state colleges to be approved for advanced preparation of students, we have evolved, through this tradition of excellence, to provide more than 100 degree, certificate and certification programs to satisfy your educational and professional needs. More recently, Montclair State University became the first of the nine state colleges to offer the doctoral degree, yet another quality indicator for the excellence you will find here. Montclair State University offers approximately 200 assistantships for first-time master’s and doctoral degree students who are interested in an opportunity to gain an academic experience that directly complements the student's degree program curriculum. All assistantships are diverse in nature and encompass a wide variety of responsibilities and duties while allowing students to also achieve their academic goals. Assistantships will offer opportunities to work with faculty on research, assist faculty with instructional support, and/or be related to the student’s clinical or field work. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/qvMNZq
TULANE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION FEE WAIVER Tulane Law School will provide an application fee waiver to applicants who apply electronically via the Law School Admission Council to one of our six LLM programs by May 1, 2012. To receive an LLM application fee waiver, e-mail Heather Marinaro at hmarinar@tulane.edu providing your full name and address. The LLM application deadline is May 1; however, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to March 31. In order to be considered for our LLM programs, applicants must hold or be in the process of completing a JD, LLB, or equivalent law degree. Tulane offers the following LLM programs: General LLM, LLM in Admiralty, LLM in American Business Law, LLM in American Law, LLM in Energy & Environment, LLM in International & Comparative Law. The LLM programs are each 24 credit hours and are designed to be completed in one academic year (two semesters). Please follow this link for more information about our LLM programs. Tulane Law School is located in New Orleans, Louisiana on the main campus of Tulane University. Tulane Law is the 12th oldest law school in the United States and has been accredited by the American Bar Association since 1925. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nfFprl
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY LOWERS TUITION FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS As recently seen in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, Seton Hall University announced that it will lower its tuition for high achieving students to the same rate as the state’s flagship public institution, Rutgers University. This steep cut in tuition will result in a savings of over $21,000 a year for qualified students. The program is open to domestic students from all states and to international students from all countries that are graduating from high school in 2012 and plan to enroll at Seton Hall in fall 2012. To qualify students must meet the following requirements: - Be in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class; - Have an ACT score of 27 or higher or a combined score of 1200 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT, with a minimum score of 550 on each; and - Apply by December 15. International students who do not meet these criteria are still eligible for generous scholarship aid from Seton Hall based on academic performance. Seton Hall University is one of the country’s leading universities. Founded in 1856, Seton Hall offers more than 60 rigorous academic programs in a nurturing and supportive environment with small classes and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Students enjoy hands-on guidance from a world-class faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, leading researchers, industry leaders, and former ambassadors. Just 25 minutes from New York City, Seton Hall offers the best of both worlds, the safe, quaint charm of a small town and all the advantages of the Big Apple from thousands of internship and job opportunities to field trips and hands-on learning experiences. And within a 10-mile radius of campus is a powerhouse corporate corridor with over 50 Fortune 500 companies — this translates to career opportunities and access to industry leaders who visit campus to help you get an educational edge. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mYwPJs
EDUCATIONUSA LAUNCHES YOUR 5 STEPS TO U.S. STUDY EducationUSA has recently launched "Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study" - an interactive guide for international students seeking higher educational opportunities in the United States. Undergraduate, graduate, English language and short-term exchange students from around the globe can now navigate the U.S. admission process by following five basic steps: Step 1: Research Your Options Step 2: Complete Your Application Step 3: Finance Your Studies Step 4: Apply for Your Student Visa Step 5: Prepare for Your Departure It is important to start the admission process to U.S. colleges, universities, and programs early, and we hope that this new guide will better assist you throughout your journey ahead. Visit "Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study" and contact an EducationUSA Adviser today! For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ojNjZh
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university. EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed) An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.