The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship

The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students entering their junior or senior year of college during the 2011-12 school year. Applicants must be pursuing studies in computer science, computer engineering, Web design or other IT-related disciplines. To be considered, you must:

* Be a female college student entering your junior or senior year of college in fall 2011.
* Be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States for the entire 2011-12 academic year.
* Be pursuing a major in computer science, computer engineering, Web design, or another IT-related discipline.
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
* Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

The program's goal is to remove financial barriers for female students pursuing professions in IT. Recipients will be required to report other awards granted and supply their school's financial aid award letters. Scholarship checks are sent directly to your home address, made payable to the school of your choice. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

Vanguard is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and society at large. Diversity enables us to promote understanding, respect, inclusion, and continuous learning. It stimulates innovation, creativity, and problem solving. Finally, it helps us achieve the highest levels of quality, productivity, and effectiveness.

Vanguard proudly sponsors the Vanguard Women in Information Technology (IT) Scholarship Program to promote diversity and extend opportunities to help increase the representation of women in IT-related fields.

Since its beginning in 1975, Vanguard has grown to become one of the world's largest investment management companies. We provide an extensive array of investment products and services to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals. Because we're client-owned, our sole focus has always been on doing what's best for our investors. This philosophy, along with our unwavering commitment to providing outstanding performance and service at low costs, has earned us tremendous loyalty from millions of clients.

With approximately $1 trillion in U.S. mutual fund assets under management, we also have a strong commitment to technological innovation. This commitment has helped us make Computerworld magazine's list of "100 Best Places to Work in IT in 2009."

Postmark deadline: November 30, 2010

Source: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguardwomenintechnology/

Travel Photography Scholarship 2010 - Kingdom of Bhutan

Worldnomads.com, National Geographic Channel & JoJo's Adventures Bhutan are giving one exceptional individual the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to The Kingdom of Bhutan - land of the Thunderdragon!
This your chance to photograph the deeply spiritual and mystical Bhutan as it slowly opens up to the modern world, maintaining a strong balance with its ancient traditions. Nestled in the Himalayas, bordering India and China, 65% of Bhutan is under forest cover, making its pristine ecology home to rare and endangered flora and fauna.
To help you take the best photos, the scholarship recipient will receive AU$2000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment of your choice.
Your best photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel's website where they will be viewed by thousands of travellers worldwide, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organisations in the world!
Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.
Worldnomads.com, National Geographic Channel & JoJo's Adventures Bhutan are giving one exceptional individual the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to The Kingdom of Bhutan - land of the Thunderdragon!
This your chance to photograph the deeply spiritual and mystical Bhutan as it slowly opens up to the modern world, maintaining a strong balance with its ancient traditions. Nestled in the Himalayas, bordering India and China, 65% of Bhutan is under forest cover, making its pristine ecology home to rare and endangered flora and fauna.
To help you take the best photos, the scholarship recipient will receive AU$2000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment of your choice.
Your best photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel's website where they will be viewed by thousands of travellers worldwide, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organisations in the world!
Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.
Who can apply
* Anyone can apply - this is open to photography students, lovers of photography or any non-professional trying to kickstart a career in travel photography.
* Minimum age 18 with a good level of fitness as there is trekking involved.
* This is a global opportunity - you may apply from any country.
* You should be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, ambition to grow your photographic skills and forge a career in Travel Photography, and of course a desire to travel to Bhutan.
* Remember this is a scholarship, a learning experience, and therefore will not be suitable for professional or Semi-professional photographers.
* Find out more about eligibility in our FAQ video blog

Applications close: Midnight, October 17, 2010 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Source: http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/story/59940/Bhutan/2010-Travel-Photography-Scholarship-Kingdom-of-Bhutan

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with "hands-on"/ practical educational training experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.



Eligibility Requirements:


* U.S. citizenship.
* Full-time status as a college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories.
* Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.
* Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

Deadline: January 29, 2011 

Source: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

The Truman Scholarship 2011

The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of selection. The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development. Scholars are invited to participate in a number of programs: Truman Scholar Leadership Week, The Summer Institute, and The Truman-Albright Fellows Program. Please visit the For Scholars section of the website for an overview of the programs the Foundation currently offers for Scholars.

Truman Candidates are invited to browse through the Advice & Guidance section. This section includes advice on completing the application as well as suggestions on how to prepare for interviews. Candidates should also be mindful of the Important Dates for the 2010 Competition.

Applications Due 02.01.2011

All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm Tuesday, your time zone. Schools may have an earlier deadline.

Source: http://truman.gov/for-candidates

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships 2011-12

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors academic year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country (Club Locator ).

Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Before completing the application, contact your local Rotary club to make sure that the district participates in this program. Because timelines vary, only your local club can provide specific information about application
deadlines. For 2011-12 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2010 or as late as 15 August 2010. Remember that availability varies by Rotary district. If your local district is not offering scholarships at this time, try inquiring next year.

Applicants must have completed at least two years of university or college course work, or must have a secondary school education and have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least two years when the scholarship begins. All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club. Applicants must initially apply through a Rotary club located in the area of their legal or permanent residence, or place of fulltime study or employment.

Source: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/Howtoapply.aspx

Fellowships in International Human Rights 201-2012

For recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.

Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program. Human Rights Watch is known for its impartial and reliable human rights reporting on over 70 countries worldwide, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in affecting the policy of the US and other influential governments toward human rights abusers.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Fellows work full-time for one year with Human Rights Watch in New York, Washington, D.C., or London. (Aryeh Neier fellows work full-time in New York or Washington, DC, and, for an additional year at the ACLU.) Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Past fellows have conducted research and advocacy on numerous different issues in countries all over the world. A few recent examples are: a project on civil and political rights in Cuba; on criminal defamation laws in Indonesia; on the rights of persons with mental disabilities in Croatia; on corporal punishment of children in public schools in the US; on abuses against migrant domestic workers in Kuwait; and on police brutality in Brazil.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly desired. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur is also valued. Depending on the fellowship for which they wish to apply, prospective fellows must be recent graduates of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience (please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for the specific requirements of the various fellowships.

Fellowships begin in September 2011.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary for 2010-2011 fellows will be $55,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. The salary for 2011-2012 is currently under review and may be increased.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 8, 2010

Applicants are responsible for compiling complete application packets which must include the following:

* cover letter
* resume
* two letters of recommendation
* at least one unedited, unpublished writing sample
* an official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one-year graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school courses and an official letter from the graduate program confirming enrollment)

Complete applications (including transcripts and recommendations) for 2011-2012 fellowships must be received no later than October 8, 2010. Applications should be sent by e-mail, under single cover and as PDF files, to fellowship@hrw.org with the name of the fellowship in the subject line.

Applicants must be available for interviews in New York from early November to mid-December 2010. Inquiries may be directed to fellowship@hrw.org. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

Source: http://www.hrw.org/about/fellowships

Master in Rural Development Scholarships by The Erasmus Mundus

The joint International Master in Rural Development (IMRD), part of the European Erasmus Mundus program, offers the opportunity to study the European vision on rural development in its diversity of approaches and applications, on a scholarship provided by the European Union (as of 2010-2011 also for European students).

The objective is to train specialists in integrated rural development, focussed on socio-economic and institutional aspects, not only from the European Union but also from developed, developing and transition countries outside the European Union through a 2 year master program (120 ECTS) jointly organised by seven European leading institutes in agricultural economics and rural development.

The Master program is offered by Ghent University (Belgium), Agrocampus Ouest (France), Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany), the University of Cordoba (Spain), in collaboration with Wageningen University (The Netherlands), the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia) and the University of Pisa (Italy). As of 2010-2011 these will be joined by universities in China, Ecuador, India and South Africa.

The methodology consists of a combination of basic and specialised training in technical, economic and social sciences, a case study of one month, an individual master thesis and a high extent of student and scholar mobility.

The EM scholarship covers the tuition fee and an additional amount is withheld for the administrative costs of the programme (registration, enrolment, subscription, administrative support, access to all faculty and university services, the organisation of the case study, the organisation of the thesis defence, etc.) and other expenditures directly linked to the organisation of the course.
The scholarship also includes a full cover insurance for the total duration of the study.

The deadline for applying for Academic year 2011-2013 (IMRD Program 2011-2013) is December 31, 2010.

Source: http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp?p=49&a=48

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) for doctoral course

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students for specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.

BENEFITS
(1) International applicants are exempted from 300,000 yen of enrollment fee.
(2) Tuition of 535,800 yen (per year) will be exempted.
(3) 240,000 yen per year as a SSP Scholarship upon application.
(4) Up to 960,000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(5) 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs. (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

ELIGIBILITY　Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have nationality other than Japanese.
(2) To have or have the intention to acquire the "College Student" status of Japanese residence, at the time of entrance, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in Japan.
(3) To have or to be expected to acquire a master's degree before enrollment.
(4) To have excellent academic records in both bachelor's and master's degrees.
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.
(6) To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant in one of research projects listed here
(7) To have high English proficiency.

Application Deadline : *September 21, 2010

*note: All the required documents must arrive at KUT by each deadline.

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:
All inquiries and application documents must be addressed to:
International Relations Office
Kochi University of Technology
Tosayamada, Kami city,
Kochi Prefecture 782-8502 Japan
Tel: +81 887 53 1130
Fax: +81 887 53 1131
E-mail:international@ml.kochi-tech.ac.jp
Website: http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

Anne Shannon Scholarship 2011

Anne Shannon Scholarship,Research,University of Waikato,New Zealand

This Scholarship was established in 2000 through an endowment by Dr and Mrs Shannon of Hamilton, to provide financial support to an undergraduate student studying in the field of Biological Sciences.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must be majoring in Biological Sciences or in a specified programme including a major in Biological Sciences. They must be enrolled in no less than three papers in Biological Sciences in each year of tenure.

REGULATIONS

The Scholarship shall be known as the Anne Shannon Scholarship

2. The Scholarship shall have a value of $2,500 per annum and be tenable for a maximum of two years. The closing date for the Scholarship shall be 31 October.

3. The Scholarship shall be offered every second year on the basis of academic merit to a University of Waikato student entering their second year of full-time study.

4. Candidates for the Scholarship must be majoring in Biological Sciences or in a specified programme including a major in Biological Sciences. They must be enrolled in no less than three papers in Biological Sciences in each year of tenure.

5. Candidates will be eligible to receive the Scholarship for the second year provided that they continue to meet the enrolment criteria as set out above and that a minimum average grade of B+ is attained in the first year of tenure. Should the candidate not meet the criteria for continuation of the Scholarship into the second year of tenure, the Scholarship may be re-advertised and re-awarded.

6. Candidates for the Scholarship must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

7. The Selection panel for the Scholarship will comprise the School of Science and Engineering’s representative to the Scholarships Committee or nominee, the Chairperson of the Department of Biological Sciences or nominee, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Science and Engineering or nominee and, when possible, Dr Shannon.

8. The Selection Panel may refrain from making a recommendation if it finds no candidate of sufficient merit.

9. The Scholarship will be paid as a lump sum to the successful applicant in May of each year of tenure.

10. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Scholarships Committee on behalf of the Academic Board of the University of Waikato.

11. The Scholarships Committee may terminate a Scholarship at any time if it is satisfied that the holder is not following the approved programme of study or is not otherwise complying with the conditions governing the Scholarship. The holder of a Scholarship shall have the right to appeal to the Academic Board against any decision to terminate the award.

12. The Scholarship may be recognised at a function organised to promote Scholarships more widely throughout the University.

13. The Scholarship may be held with any other bursary, scholarship or award.

14. The University may from time to time vary these regulations, where possible after consultation with the sponsor, Dr Shannon.

Application Deadline 31 October 2010

For more information please visit : http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/pdf/AnneShannonScholarship.pdf

Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. For a complete list of countries,click here

Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.  NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.

Application Deadline is February 10, 2011

Individual on-campus deadlines will be earlier than February 10, 2011; please see your campus representative for your on-campus deadline.

Source: http://borenawards.org/boren_scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:

    * The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study abroad.
    * The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
    * The applicant is studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.
    * The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the U.S. Department of State's current Travel Warning list.

Deadline: October 5, 2010

Source: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Physiology PhD Scholarships

There are 2 main competitive scholarship schemes for PhD students in Physiology available to all nationalities (in both cases application is made via the Department of Physiology):

1. Department of Physiology PhD Scholarships: For PhD students in Physiology only. We will fund at least 2 students to commence their PhD in 2011. Financial support is available and includes stipend ($20,000 per year), fees, conference and research expenses.
2. University of Otago Scholarships for Domestic and International Students: For PhD students in all disciplines. Financial support is as above although there are a number of $25,000 per annum scholarships for applicants of outstanding academic calibre.

Step One:

In the first instance please post, e-mail or fax to the Administrator (do not contact the staff member), Department of Physiology, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand. Fax +64 3 479 7323, Email physiology@otago.ac.nz (applications must be complete to be accepted):

1. Your name and country of citzenship.
2. Your CV.
3. Academic transcript (and, if applicable, an explanation of the content).
4. Evidence of English language proficiency.
5. The names of two referees.
6. An indication of research interest(s) and staff member(s) with whom you are interested in studying.
7. Statement describing why you wish to study for a PhD in Physiology at the University of Otago.

Step One Applications will be accepted from 12 August onwards.

This process MUST be completed by 24 September 2010 – NO NEW enquiries will be accepted after this date.

Step Two:
If your application is to be considered you will be contacted by a prospective supervisor within a week of confirmation of receipt of your full application.
You will then be asked for additional information which must be provided by 15 October 2010.Step Two MUST be completed prior to 15 October 2010.

Step Three:
If selected as suitable for PhD studies in Physiology, your prospective supervisor will also assist you to apply for a University of Otago Scholarship. Note: Do not attempt to apply for a University Scholarship prior to being contacted by a prospective supervisor.

Source: http://phsl.otago.ac.nz/info_grad.html

GMBA Scholarships

The SP Jain Global MBA is an exclusive, one year, full-time residential program conducted across 2 world class cities, Dubai and Singapore. All the participants spend 6 months each in both the cities and thus get an enriching learning experience. The GMBA has ten cutting edge, job-oriented specializations, focused on the following exciting and fast-growing areas- Banking Management, Investment Banking& Wealth Management, Advanced Corporate Finance Management, Internet Marketing, Services Marketing and Management, Product Marketing and Management, Retail Management, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, IT Management and Global Human Resources Management.

All students receiving scholarships will need to score high GPAs and meet the Code of Conduct requirements during the course of the program.
S P Jain very selectively offers scholarships/loans at low interest rates to meritorious and needy students.

General Merit Scholarships / Loan granting criteria

Applications for scholarships/loans will be considered only for those students who have been offered a place in the GMBA Program. All applications will be pooled and screened post closing of admissions for the November 2010 intake.
In this regard, SP Jain is glad to announce 50%-100% SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF up to USD $21,575 specifically for the best and brightest students from Thailand. Selected and qualified candidates are only required to pay USD$11,115 (for the accommodation on campus, insurance and books for Dubai and Singapore). Graduates can also be assured of job opportunities with an average salary of USD $40,000 upon successfully completion of the program.

For more detailed information on the SP Jain GMBA program, please visit SP Jain website www.spjain.org

The next intake is scheduled for November 2010 and the last date for applications is 30th September 2010. Interested candidates can apply online. Applicants who do not have a GMAT score can sit for the SP Jain aptitude test (SPJAT) which is one hour in duration and practice papers are available upon request.

Eligibility:
# Degree holder in any discipline
# 3 years of work experiences
# Fluency in English language (written and oral)

Selection process:
# Aptitude test
# Interview
# Essay and case study

Rankings & Recognitions
# S P Jain wins the coveted Asia's Best B-School Award on July 23, 2010
# S P Jain has the following commendable rankings in all regions that it operates
# Ranked #1 as an Institution of Higher Learning in UEA by A C Nielsen (May – June 2008)
# Ranked # 2 Business School in India by Outlook India (October 2007)
# Ranked # 6 Business School in Asia by Asia Inc. Singapore (September 2005)

Source: http://www.spjain.org/gmba/scholarships.asp

NHS Scholarship Program 2011

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), parent organization for the National Honor Society, has awarded the NHS Scholarships since 1946, providing more than $10 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS members. Now in its 64th year, the program provides $200,000 annually in scholarship awards.

Only chapters with current affiliation are eligible to participate in the scholarship program. Only NHS chapter advisers have access to the nomination instructions and materials. Students are required to fill out the nomination form on line. The scholarship material can be downloaded by logging into the “Adviser Zone.” Scholarship packets are no longer mailed to schools. Nomination instructions will be posted in November 2010. The postmark deadline will be January 14, 2011.

Who is Eligible?
The National Honor Society Scholarship program is a nomination process. Students cannot apply but must be nominated through their high school National Honor Society chapter. Nomination forms cannot be sent to students or parents but must be obtained through the high school NHS Chapter Adviser. If you are a high school senior, a member in good standing of your school's National Honor Society chapter, and wish to be considered for nomination, contact your local high school NHS Chapter Adviser.

Scholarship Winner Profiles
Read profiles of student winners of the NHS Scholarship Program from recent years.

Source: http://www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards/NHSScholarshipProgram.aspx

U.S. Army Four-Year College Scholarships

 The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information.

REQUIREMENTS
    -  Be a U.S. citizen
    -  Be between the ages of 17 and 26
    -  Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
    -  Have a high school diploma or equivalent
    -  Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
    -  Meet physical standards[external site]
    -  Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

YOUR COMMITMENT
    -  An eight-year service commitment with the Army.
    -  Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
    -  Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career

Apply Online for an Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship
If you are applying for a scholarship, you first will need to create a MY GOARMY account. Once you create an account, you will be sent to the Log In page. Use your newly created account information and select the option "ROTC 4-Year Scholarship Application" radio button. This will direct you straight to the online scholarship application.

Source: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/hs_four_year_scholarship.jsp

AstroMundus Erasmus Mundus scholarship

AstroMundus is a 2-years Erasmus Mundus Masters Course ( 120 ECTS) in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a consortium of 5 partner universities in 4 different countries: Austria, Italy, Germany, and Serbia.
Its main objective is to provide top-ranked students with an excellent background in Astrophysics, to introduce them to the world of modern astrophysical research, and foster their future career in this field. At the same time, in the spirit of the Erasmus Mundus programmes, we promote cultural exchanges between Third Country and European students and academics.
Eligible applicants must provide in electronic form the following documents in English language. For all documents whose originals are not in English language, we require a certified English translation. Scanned copies of the documents are accepted. In order to be admitted, selected students will be requested to present the originals (or certified copies) of all documents they have transmitted electronically at application time and any additional document required by the admission department of the University of Innsbruck according to the general Guidelines for International Students (with the exception of the proof of knowledge of German language, which is replaced by knowledge of English language for Erasmus Mundus students).
Applicants that wish to apply also for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship will have to state so in the application form. No additional application is required. Students that already received in the past an "Erasmus Mundus" scholarship are not eligible for a new one. Also, a student can apply for a maximum of 3 different Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses starting in the same academic year. Students that apply for more than 3 EM Courses will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
There are two categories of scholarships:

• Category A: They are intended as full scholarships and are reserved to Third Country students. Category A scholarships cover the registration fees (including the insurance), include a contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 8000 €, and a monthly allowance of 1000 €/month for the whole duration of the Masters Course (22 months).
• Category B: They are intended as a financial contribution for European students or for students that have carried out their main activity in one of the European or associated countries for more than 12 months during the last 5 years. Category B scholarships cover the registration fees (including the insurance), include a contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 3000 € (this contribution is provided only to students that will have a mobility period at the university of Belgrade), and a monthly allowance of 500 €/month for the whole duration of the Masters Course (22 months).

Applications are now accepted for the AstroMundus Masters Course edition starting in September 2011. Submission deadline: November 30th, 2010 at midnight (CET).
ที่มา : http://www.astromundus.eu/