EADB Math, Science, Technology and Engineering University Scholarship Program

East African Development Bank (EADB) has launched the EADB Math, Science, Technology and Engineering University Scholarship Program, in partnership with The Africa-America  Institute. Scholarships will be available to experienced teachers and lecturers with a bachelor’s degree in math, science, technology and engineering with an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in those fields in the United States at Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, world-class universities less than an hour away from New York City.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | Applicants must be:

• A university graduate with a Bachelor’s degree with First Class/Upper Second Honours in Mathematics, Sciences or Engineering
• Under 40 years of age and a citizen of the EADB Member States: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
• Experienced Teachers and Lecturers of tertiary institutions, secondary schools, and polytechnics with at least 3 years full-time teaching experience
• Working full-time in public, government owned educational institutions
• Committed to returning to their home country to teach in a public government owned institution
• Diligent in successfully completing the application process by the allotted deadlines at Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology

This fully funded scholarship will provide full tuition, room and living expenses within a stipulated budget. Terms and conditions apply. Application deadline is January 25, 2016.
 TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AND FOR MORE INFORMATION  Visit www.aaionline.org/EADB or email EADB@aaionline.org

Source : http://eadb.org

Boren Fellowship Basics

Boren Fellowships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
Boren Fellows represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.

Award Amounts
Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000 for overseas study.
In addition, Boren Fellowships can provide limited funding for domestic language study that will supplement the overseas component. The maximum award for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000.

Length of Study
Boren Fellowships are made for a minimum of 12 weeks overseas and a maximum of one year overseas. Boren-funded programs can begin no earlier than June 1, 2016 and no later than March 1, 2017.
Boren Fellowships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion.  Therefore, preference will be given to applicants proposing overseas programs of 6 months or longer.  However, applicants proposing overseas programs of 3-6 months, especially those in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

The Boren Fellowship national application deadline is January 28, 2016. For more information about the application process, click here.

Source : https://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/basics.html

Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Access to knowledge is our passion. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don't want anything to stand in the way.

That's why we're proud to present the Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.

EmployAbility logoGoogle is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships for Computer Science students with disabilities. As part of our commitment, we’ve partnered with EmployAbility, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers.

The Scholarship
scholarshipRecipients of the Google Scholarship for Students with Disabilities will each receive a €7,000 scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant's academic background, leadership skills and demonstrated passion for Computer Science.

Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

Be currently enrolled at a university in Europe for the 2015-2016 academic year
Intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program at a university in Europe for the 2016-2017 academic year
Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field
Maintain a strong academic record
Exemplify leadership and a passion for Computer Science and technology
Have a disability (defined as a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider a daily function). This definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists.

Application Process
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application through EmployAbility which includes:

General background information (i.e. contact information and details about your current and intended universities for the 2016-2017 school year)
Resume/CV
Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
A reference letter from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
Responses to essay questions

Application deadline: Apply here by 31st December 2015

Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool.

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at googlescholarship@employ-ability.org.uk

Source: http://www.google.com/studentswithdisabilities-europe/

253 PLU Bound Full Tuition Scholarship

PLU is offering a new scholarship for students who are College Bound eligible, attend a high school in the 253 area code, and have a 3.70 or better weighted cumulative GPA. Students who qualify will be awarded full tuition for their four years at PLU through a combination of federal, state, PLU grants and scholarships, and the College Bound Scholarship.

Eligibility:

• College Bound Scholarship eligible
• Attend a Washington high school within the 253 area code
• 3.70 or higher weighted cumulative GPA (if your high school does not weight GPAs, PLU will do so when you apply)
• Entering PLU as a first-year student

Applying: Submit the FREE application to PLU and note that you are College Bound eligible. You must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), found at fafsa.ed.gov, and include PLU’s FAFSA school code, 003785.

253 PLU Bound Benefits:

• Full tuition for 4 years at PLU is guaranteed to be covered by a combination of PLU, federal, state and College Bound scholarship and grant.
• Additional financial aid in the form of work study and loans may be applied to room, meals, books, and other expenses.

To maintain the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship:

• Student must remain College Bound eligible.
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress at PLU.

Source : http://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/financial-aid/scholarships/253-plu-bound-scholarships/