Issue #301
October 22nd, 2012
I. Financial Aid UG: Towson University Merit-Based Scholarships UG: Concordia College Merit- and Need-Based Scholarships UG: Pittsburg State University Honors College Scholarships UG: Monmouth College Merit-Based Scholarships UG/Grad: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Merit- and Need-Based Scholarships Grad: Miami University Graduate Assistantships II. Campus News • Texas Christian University MBA Prep Webinars Are Now Available • UC Davis Extension Offers New Programs in Innovation and Sustainability • University of Houston Provides Online Webinars for International Students • LIM College International Students Blog About Fashion in New York • Eastern Illinois Univeristy Leads Research on Biomass Energy Capabilities
TOWSON UNIVERSITY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Founded in 1866, Towson University offers more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. Towson University offers a merit scholarship program for new undergraduate international students that can significantly reduce tuition expenses. International students can qualify for this scholarship by showing a strong record of academic success and advanced English language skills. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/SYqoHu
CONCORDIA COLLEGE MERIT- AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Students at Concordia are inspired to change — and be changed by — the world. Our students benefit from an academically challenging, yet welcoming and supportive learning environment. Faculty help students discover their potential, pushing them to achieve beyond what they imagine is possible. Concordia prizes the contributions international students make on campus and is pleased to provide partial financial assistance to international students. The International Student Scholarship is based on academic ability and family need, amounting up to $18,000 per year. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/SZlZzH
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Pittsburg State University, located in Pittsburg, Kansas, is currently accepting applications for Honors College for Fall 2013. Honors College is only open for incoming freshmen students. Applicants must first be admitted to Pittsburg State University before applying to Honors College. The deadline for applying to Honors College is January 15, 2013. Honors College at Pittsburg State University has the goal of not only attracting high-quality applicants, but also of retaining them as high-achieving students until graduation. Among the many benefits offered in the Honors College, scholarships awarded can include the Presidential Award, University Award, and Crimson and Gold Members. For more information, please email ahurt@pittstate.edu. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/T5i4FZ
MONMOUTH COLLEGE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Monmouth College has a longstanding tradition of welcoming students from every part of the world. We know that international diversity within our student body benefits all students, inside the classroom and beyond. International Merit Scholarships are awarded to admitted international applicants who demonstrate strong scholastic abilities and potential. Award amounts vary, with a maximum of $15,000, and may be renewed for three additional years of study. An applicant does not need to demonstrate financial need to be eligible. MC does not charge an application fee. Apply today! For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/w2Ehw6
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY MERIT- AND NEEDBASED SCHOLARSHIPS At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do is teach the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace. Since it was founded just 22 years after the Wright brothers' first flight, the University and its graduates have built an enviable record of achievement in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Student Scholarship consideration is given to all types of applicants — including freshmen, transfer, international and graduate students — who apply for admission, and who submit an international scholarship application. The scholarship decision is based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Wvnawy
MIAMI UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Financial assistance is available in several forms and is generally awarded to graduate students by individual programs on the basis of academic promise. All graduate assistants receive remission of 93% of the comprehensive fee and the full out-of-state tuition surcharge (if applicable) for the length of their appointment. All graduate students pay the Miami Metro fee, Technology fee, and Facilities fee. Many opportunities are available for graduate assistant appointments for part-time teaching and research. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/SZqkr8
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY MBA PREP WEBINARS ARE NOW AVAILABLE The Neeley School of Business at TCU puts bright minds to work in a variety of learning environments. Brilliant faculty members electrify classrooms. Nationally and internationally renowned executives make powerful connections. And real-world work experiences ensure that tomorrow’s technology and business processes become business as usual. Everything we do is geared toward forging the next generation of leaders — one unique person at a time. The Neeley School offers free GMAT Prep Classes via webinar as a service to our applicants. The course provides an overview of what to expect on the exam, with different test sections covered in each of three class meetings. Registrants are required to purchase the Official Guide to GMAT Prep, 13th Edition. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/QsoL2G
UC DAVIS EXTENSION OFFERS NEW PROGRAMS IN INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY These new progressive programs at University of California (UC) Davis Extension are designed to develop innovation- and sustainability-oriented international professionals to become transformative leaders. Participants learn to work effectively to create socially and environmentally sustainable businesses as entrepreneurs and/or within large corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Participants learn from industry professionals from the greater San Francisco Bay Area--a hotbed of design, innovation, technology, sustainability and bio-sciences--and Sacramento, the California capital and home to one of the most progressive solar energy industries in the US. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/RuR3su
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON PROVIDES ONLINE WEBINARS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the leading public research university in the vibrant international city of Houston. Each year, we educate more than 39,800 students in more than 300 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, on campus and online. UH awards more than 7,800 degrees annually, with more than 200,000 alumni. The University of Houston Office of Admissions will host online webinars the first two weeks of this November, each session targeting students from a specific country. The purpose of the webinars is to introduce students to the University of Houston, inform them about the university’s undergraduate programs and advise them about how to apply. The webinars are free of charge to students. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/TukHxC
LIM COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BLOG ABOUT FASHION IN NEW YORK LIM College, which is focused exclusively on the study of business and fashion, has launched a blog where international students are sharing their experiences studying fashion in New York City, including interning and for top companies in the business and volunteering during Fashion Week. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Pan7Wz
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERISTY LEADS RESEARCH ON BIOMASS ENERGY CAPABILITIES Eastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of preparing students to accomplish their life goals through a great combination of quality academics and personal relationships. As part of its research in a new 55 million dollar Renewable Energy Center, the Department of Biological Sciences is working alongside with other academic departments to improve EIU's cutting edge biomass energy capabilities. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/QuDMB9
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.