United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program

The United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program, authorized by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. The scholarship program will include a summer internship in Washington, D.C. as well as a four- to five-week community service project in the student’s home country. Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The U.S.–South Pacific Scholarship Program is administered by the East-West Center on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Eligible fields of Study: Standard liberal arts curriculum and other selected fields, with priority given to agriculture, business*, computer science, education, environmental studies, journalism, political science, public administration, and related fields. If a proposed field of study is not among the priority fields, the applicant should give special attention to explaining how this course of study would support the goals of the program. Support is not available for professional degree programs such as medicine (M.D.), masters in business administration (MBA)*, or law (J.D.). *Business study is supported at the undergraduate level only.

Up to five (5) scholarships will be available for studies to begin in August 2012.

Selection: Selection will be made by a U.S.-based academic review committee that may include Pacific Islands and other specialists from the East-West Center, the University of Hawai’i, a representative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and a Pacific Islands student representative.

Eligibility
    Applicants must have completed the Sixth Form (the final year of high school in many countries) at the time of application. Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree are also eligible. Individuals who have completed a three-year baccalaureate program may apply for a one-year bridging program, which, upon completion, allows for application to a master’s degree program. Some master’s programs may not require the bridging year, depending on prior study and academic performance during the first year. The USSP program does not generally allow direct application and admission to a graduate degree program.

    Because an objective of the program is to provide an educational exchange experience to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will usually be given to candidates who have not had recent extensive experience in the United States. Preference may also be given to candidates who have not had extensive opportunities for study at educational institutions outside the Pacific Islands region (i.e., outside the countries listed in paragraph one above.)

    Scholarship recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J-1 visa) program.

    Individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the United States, are not eligible.

All application documents contained in the application packet may be found at the following Internet site: www.eastwestcenter.org/ussp. Application packets may also be obtained from U.S. embassies or consulates located in Suva, Fiji; Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Apia, Samoa; or from the Award Services Office at the East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601. Further inquiries: Telephone (808) 944-7735; Fax: (808) 944-7730, Email: USSP@EastWestCenter.org. All inquiries should reference the 2011 United States-South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program competition.

The application deadline is February 1, 2012 for awards beginning in early August 2012. Awards are expected to be announced on the Internet site provided above by April 1, 2012.

Source: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-study/us-south-pacific-scholarship

Buick Achievers Scholarship

It starts with good grades. But goes beyond.
A dedicated student. A leader in school. A volunteer worker. A college-bound and community-minded individual.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom—and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It's a reward for what you've made of yourself and the difference you are making for others.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering:
    Up to $25,000 per year for 100 first-time freshman or existing college students, renewable up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program.
    $2,000 one-time awards for an additional 1,000 students.

Applicants must:
    Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students
    Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)
    Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.
    Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries
    Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States

Excluded from consideration are employees and relatives of employees of Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America and their affiliates and subcontractors, and GM Foundation Directors, Officers, and staff and their relatives. Although GM employees are not eligible, relatives of General Motors employees are eligible.

Recipients will be awarded one scholarship at either of the two award levels:
    1,000 Buick Achievers Scholarships of $2,000
    100 Buick Achievers National Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, and one additional year for those entering a five-year engineering program.
        The actual award amount will not exceed the total cost of the student's tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back). Awards are renewable for the given years noted above or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), full-time enrollment and continuing to major in an eligible field of study.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

The application must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. CT, February 29, 2012.

Additional Information
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions. All other questions should be directed to Scholarship Management Services.

For the most efficient service, submit a question or report a problem by using the Help link on the Scholarship Links menu. Or you may email buickachievers@scholarshipamerica.org or call 1-800-537-4180.

Souce: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/

ERASMUS MUNDUS STRoNG TiES scholarships

STRoNG TiES scholarships are for students and staff members from all South and Southeast Asian countries* wanting to go to an EU Partner University. See our Project Partners page for more info on which EU Partners Univiersities are hosting STRoNG TiES applicants.

*All applicants must be nationals of: Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Bhutan or Indonesia or Malaysia or Nepal or Thailand or Pakistan or India. 

The first call will be open on 5th December 2011 to applicants at the Staff and Doctoral level

Scholarships for Staff level mobilities will include:

• €2500 / month for a duration of 1-3 months
• travel costs
• insurance coverage

Scholarships for Doctoral level mobilities will include:

• €1500 / month for a duration of 6-30 months
• travel costs 
• insurance coverage

The first call will close on 21 January 2012. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The second call will be open in mid-November 2012 to applicants at the Undergraduate, Masters, and Post-Doctorate level. Please check back at that time for further information.

Source: http://www.strongties.eu/index.asp?p=1397&a=1397

The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship

The Pickering Graduate Fellowship selects individuals seeking admission to graduate school for the following year. The goal of the program is to attract outstanding students who enroll in two-year master's degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages, who represent all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State.


Fellowship Information
The 2012 Fellowships offer financial support of up to $40,000 annually for actual expenses during the first and second years of graduate school. This funding is to help cover tuition costs first then room and board, books, mandatory fees and one round- trip ticket per academic year between the Fellow’s residence and the academic institution, pending availability of funds.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Eligibility requirements include the following:
    Only individuals who are United States citizens at the time of application will be considered.
    Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale from their most recently received degree.
    At the time of application, candidates must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year, full-time master's degree program in either public policy, international affairs, public administration, or in an academic field such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages (U.S. graduate institutions only).
    A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout participation in the program.

Consideration will be given to qualified applicants who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement in programs relevant to the work of the U.S. Department of State, such as international affairs, management, communications, history, political science, economics, and foreign languages. Consideration will also be given to a candidate who demonstrates financial need. The number of fellowships will be determined by available funding.

Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview process.

All application materials must be received by January 30, 2012.

Source : http://www.woodrow.org/higher-education-fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_grad/index.php