UNESCO/People's Republic of China Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme

UNESCO/People's Republic of China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017-2018

The Government of the People's Republic of China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO for the academic year 2017-2018 seventy-five (75) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member States in Africa, Asia–Pacific, Latin America, Europe and North America and Arab region.

Tenable at a number of Chinese universities, these fellowships are offered to senior advanced students intending to to pursue higher education or undertake individual research with periodic guidance from assigned supervisors for a duration of one academic year (from September 2017 to July 2018). In most cases, fellows will participate in the programmes conducted in English while in exceptional cases, some candidates may be required to study Chinese language before taking up research or study in their field of interest.

Twenty (20) of the 75 fellowships are especially intended for candidatures of teacher educators and trainers from the 10 African countries under UNESCO-China Funds-in-Trust Project (CFIT) to pursue an Advanced Training Programme for Education Administrators and Teacher Educators at East China Normal University.


Invited Member States

AFRICA - 46 Member States:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - 38 Member States:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

ARAB STATES - 13 Member States:
Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBEAN - 26 Member States:
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Venezuela

EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA - 12 Member States:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine

Programmes of Study

Please visit the official web page of China Scholarship Council (CSC) for the fields of proposed studies at the selected chinese universities: http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/universityen.aspx

(Check an explicit introduction of UNESCO/China (the Great Wall) Co-sponsored Fellowships Programme provided by China Scholarship Council (CSC), please visit: http://www.campuschina.org/scholarshipdetailen.aspx?cid=97&id=2051 )
Eligibility

(i) Applicants applying for general scholar programs must be under the age of forty-five (45) and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study; and those who applying for senior scholar programmes must be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) and under the age of fifty (50).

(ii) English proficiency is required.

(iii) Be in good health, both mentally and physically.


How to Apply?
Step 1:
Read carefully the Announcement letter, especially the attached ANNEX II, for UNESCO/China Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017-2018 to understand the requirements for eligible candidatures and the procedures for the submission of application.

Step 2:
Visit the official website of China Scholarship Council (CSC): http://www.campuschina.org/,  to check more details on the fellowships programme and available fields of study and universities of your interest.

Step 3:
Prepare your application documents (in English or Chinese) properly according to the requirements prescribed in ANNEX II.
Applicants are encouraged to contact in advance with their target Chinese universities. For the applicants who have received the pre-admission letters from designated Chinese universities by the time of submission, please attach your pre-admission letters in the supporting documents.

Step 4:
Register in CSC Chinese Scholarship Information System for International Students at www.campuschina.org/noticeen.html (Programme Category Type A, Agency number 00001) and submit your online application by following the guidance in Instructions of the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System for International Students.

Step 5
Print out your online application form and send it to the National Commission for UNESCO of your country, attached with the hard copies of all the required documents (in duplicate).

NOTE: As National Commission for UNESCO of the invited countries will select and transmit the documents of nominated candidates to UNESCO Paris Headquarter by 20 April 2017 at the latest, applicants are advised to submit their application, both online and to their National Commissions as early as possible. Click here for the directory of National Commissions for UNESCO. 

Dealine for submission: 20 April 2017 

Source : http://www.unesco.org

Loomer-Mortenson Scholarships

The ACA International Education Foundation (ACAEF) is continuing to focus on increasing educational opportunities through its Loomer-Mortenson Scholarship Program, and applications for 2017 are now available.

“The Loomer-Mortenson Scholarship Program, because of members’ continued support of the ACAEF, presents a significant opportunity for industry professionals and their children to further their education,” said Jim Richards, chair of the ACAEF Board.

This year, the ACAEF will select 15 scholarship recipients. The first-place prize is $10,000, twice the size of last year’s prize, and total of $30,000 will be awarded. One second-place recipient will be awarded $5,000; one third-place recipient will be awarded $3,000 and 12 fourth-place recipients will receive $1,000 each.

ACA International encourages members, company and state unit leaders to share the Loomer-Mortenson Scholarship opportunity with their entire staff and colleagues in the industry through their website, newsletters or internal email updates.

Scholarship applicants must be a current employee—or child of an employee—at a company affiliated with the credit and collection industry. Winners will be selected based on their cumulative grade point average and a two- to three-page essay on the value of consumer credit to our nation’s economy. Scholarship recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours at an accredited college, university, vocational-technical college or community college within 12 months of winning the award.

The scholarship program was created in the memory of ACA member Robert E. Loomer and ACA staff member Irvin “Dempsey” Mortenson.

Winners of the Loomer-Mortenson Scholarships will be announced at the ACA International 2017 Convention & Expo, held July 16-18 in Seattle.

Applications for the Loomer-Mortenson Scholarships are due by May 15, 2017. Applications should be emailed to foundation@acainternational.org or mailed to:

ACA International Education Foundation

Loomer-Mortenson Scholarship Program

P.O. Box 390106

Minneapolis, MN 55439-0106

For more information on the ACAEF Loomer-Mortenson Scholarship, call (952) 928-8000, ext. 117, or email foundation@acainternational.org.

Follow ACA on Twitter @ACAIntl and @acacollector 

source : http://www.acainternational.org/news/aca-international-education-foundation-accepting-applications-for-2017-loomer-mortenson-scholarships

University of the Virgin Islands scholarships

University of the Virgin Islands scholarships are available for incoming local high school students and currently enrolled University students. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated scholastic ability. The minimum required grade point average is a "B."    

Scholarship announcements are generally made during the month of February for the upcoming academic year, at which time scholarship applications will be available in the Office of Institutional Advancement, Financial Aid Offices, UVI Libraries, local high schools and on this web page.

UVI 2016-2017 scholarship announcement and application period is February 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016.

Source : http://www.uvi.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/financial_aid-scholarships.aspx

The Baer Reintegration Scholarship

The Baer Reintegration Scholarship Application for the 2016-2017 academic year is now available to student applicants.

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for consideration for the Baer Reintegration Scholarship, applicants must:
Be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
Be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow up, or have treating physician’s documentation of past history noted on Recommendation Form
Be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegration efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part or full-time employment, volunteer efforts or school enrollment
Be a U.S. citizen and plan to attend a school in the United States
Be age 18 years or older

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Baer Reintegration Scholarship program is designed to offer financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree from an accredited institution.
Eligible programs include:
High school equivalency programs
Trade or vocational school, or certificate programs
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate degree
*Please note that noncredit, online, home study and distance learning courses are not covered under the scholarship. Also, the scholarship is only available to U.S. citizens who plan to attend classes within the United States.

Source : http://www.reintegration.com/scholarship-program/

Unitil Scholarship Fund

It’s that time of year again that our STEM Scholarship applications are available!

We are happy to announce that we are again offering additional scholarships for high school students.  Six high school seniors from our service territories in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math will each receive $5,000 for the first year of undergraduate study.

Unitil Scholarship Fund application packets for the 2016-2017 academic year are available below or in the guidance department of select high schools throughout our service territories. The deadline to submit your completed application is on or before March 15^th and recipients will be notified of selection by mail no later than April 30th.

Unitil Scholarship Fund Guidelines
Unitil Scholarship Fund Application

Apply to: Unitil
Attn:  Kristen Anderson/Scholarship Committee
6 Liberty Lane West
Hampton, NH 03842 or via email at community@unitil.com

Source: http://unitil.com/our-community/unitil-scholarship-fund

Zhejiang Sister Province Scholarships (ZSPS)

Zhejiang Sister Province Scholarships (ZSPS) offer opportunities for New Zealand students to study in Zhejiang, China. In May 2016, five students will be offered one-year scholarships.

Value of the Award
- The scholarship covers the following for ONE YEAR guaranteed:
- institutional registration & tuition fees
- required learning materials
- accommodation
- insurance
The scholarship is guaranteed for the first year of study.   The availability of the scholarship for additional out-years is subject to evaluation of the student’s academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens and in good health
2. Applicants must not be recipients of any other type of Chinese government scholarship
3. Applicants must have a clear vision of what they wish to study in Zhejiang and preferably can show evidence they have been in contact with relevant universities.

NB: For programmes delivered in Chinese, Chinese language proficiency will be required.

Programme Type
The scholarship will support short-term training (e.g. one year Mandarin language study) and degree level study.
    Undergraduate programmes are generally 4 years
    Master’s degree programmes are generally 2-3 years
    Doctoral degree programmes are generally 3 years.

How to Apply
1. Download and complete the individual application form (below)
2. Request 2 x referees reports be completed on your behalf (available below)
3. Submit application via post/courier to Education New Zealand along with any required documents before Sunday 29 May, 2016 (address is on the application form)

Source : http://enz.govt.nz/our-services/scholarships/zhejiang-sister-province-scholarships-zsps

The Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) 2016

The Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) is a scholarship programme funded by the New Zealand government and administered by Education New Zealand. Established in June 2013, the scholarship is awarded to individuals and covers costs relating to study or research in Asia.

The scholarship’s goals are to:
    strengthen New Zealand’s ability to engage with key Asian trading partners
    improve the international skills of the New Zealand workforce
    improve the internationalisation of New Zealand tertiary institutions
    increase international understanding of the strength and quality of New Zealand's education system
    establish connections between New Zealand and other countries through participants building lifelong friendships and networks
    strengthen New Zealanders' understanding of other cultures.

Countries: Approved destinations are ASEAN countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, as well as China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and Sri Lanka.

Institutions: We want PMSA recipients to study at great institutions, so preference is for top 500 educational institutions or educational institutions with whom a New Zealand educational institution has a formal agreement or partnership.

Eligible Candidates All applicants must:
    Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
    Be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Residence holder of a minimum 2 years at the time of application.
    NOT hold citizenship in their destination country in Asia.
    Propose a programme that meets the requirements of the PMSA.

Application Deadlines :  March Round: Applications must be received by 5pm 30 March

Source : http://enz.govt.nz/how-we-work/scholarships/pmsa

LBW scholarships

LBWCC offers scholarships to qualified students in various areas, such as academics, athletics, leadership, performing arts, and service. In addition, scholarships are available through the LBWCC Foundation and MacArthur Foundation,” said Heather Owen, LBWCC recruitment director and scholarship committee chair. “This one online application covers all available scholarships.

To apply for any institutional or foundation scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year, you must complete and submit the online application with all required documentation, no later than March 1, 2016.

To read about the different types of scholarships available, click HERE.

To get started on the online application, click HERE.

IMPORTANT information:
    Please read scholarship criteria carefully and submit all required document by the deadline. Incomplete packets will not be considered.
    Before beginning the application, complete and submit the 2016-2017 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. (www.fafsa.gov). LBWCC's School Code 008988.
    If you have not previously applied to LBWCC, complete the Admissions Application and submit by the March 1st deadline.
    Have required attachments ready before you begin. ALL applicants must provide an official transcript. Some scholarships require two letters of recommendation. Please note that your application will be considered incomplete unless all required documents are submitted by the March 1st deadline. Make sure your name is on each attachment.


Source : http://www.lbwcc.edu

The Dream.US foundation scholarship

3RD NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ROUND (Opens September 14, 2015 – Closes February 15, 2016)

TheDream.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. Our scholarships will help cover your tuition and fees for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at one of our Partner Colleges. Note: You must be accepted to and eligible for in-state tuition (if applicable) at one of our Partner Colleges in order to receive the Scholarship.

Find out more on our Frequently Asked Questions or Guidelines pages.

Our Scholars are selected by DREAMers and people from DREAMer-supportive organizations based on their academic achievement and motivation to succeed. Our Scholars commit to their own academic achievement and to help build a National Community of DREAMer Scholars which provides peer-to-peer support and mentoring to each other and future DREAMer Scholars. Don’t forget to share this information with friends and family!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2016, 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time

Your application and supporting documents must be submitted by February 15, 2016, by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time. You can apply for the Scholarship by clicking here: http://www.thedream.us/scholars/.

Leadership Franklin scholarship

High school seniors and current college students who live in Williamson County are encouraged to apply for a $1,500 scholarship to be awarded by Leadership Franklin.
The non-profit organization will award the scholarship to a student who meets the scholarship criteria.

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average to be considered. A copy of the student's transcript and a 500-word essay are part of the application requirement.

Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of scholarship application points, community involvement, and quality of essay.

Applications are due March 4, 2016.

If you have any questions, please contact Paula Harris at
615-252-4312 or  paula.harris@bwsc.net

Source : http://leadershipfranklin.org/about-us/scholarship-program/

The Stanislaus Community Foundation scholarship program

Whether established to honor or memorialize a loved one, to recognize a specific academic institution, or to support a particular field of study, Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarship Funds provide benefits to students that affect their lives and our community today and for future generations.

Online Applications
The Community Foundation uses an online application process for those scholarships funds that accept applications through the Foundation office. In order to apply, all applicants must be residents of Stanislaus County.

Scholarship recipients are selected on a competitive basis, considering multiple factors. Some scholarship funds target students with specific areas of interest or background. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Our 2016 scholarship application period is now open and will close on February 28, 2016. 

Source : http://www.stanislauscf.org


 

Washington State Fair Foundation Scholarship Programs

The Washington State Fair Foundation has awarded $1+M in scholarships for students to pursue their dreams in the past 25 years, and this year the excitement is expanding statewide. Now called the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program, the program has been revamped to give every student in Washington a Fair Chance.
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The Washington State Fair Foundation’s scholarship program began in 1991, awarding scholarships to Puyallup-area students. The new Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program has expanded to include statewide recipients as well as offering a wide range of other scholarship opportunities.

Washington State Fair’s Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program includes:

Fair Chance Scholarships (14 awarded)

$3,000 each. Open to all students in Washington: graduating high school seniors, adult learners, and current college students

Minimum GPA of 2.7 required. Must be employed, volunteering or participating in school-sponsored activity 8 hrs/month, on average

Heritage Scholarships (5 awarded)

$3,000 each. Open to graduating seniors from Puyallup, Emerald Ridge, Rogers, Sumner and Bonney Lake high schools

Minimum GPA of 2.7 required. Must be employed, volunteering or participating in school-sponsored activity 8 hrs/month, on average

College Access Program (CAP) Scholarships (2 awarded)

$2,500 each. One award each for participants in either MDC’s College Bound (Tacoma and Franklin Pierce School Districts) or TRiO Talent Search (Tacoma and Bethel School Districts)

Communities in Schools (1 awarded) - $2,500 - Awarded to Student Citizen of the Year

Daffodil Queen’s Scholarship (1 awarded) - $5,000 - Awarded to Daffodil Queen

For more details on the scholarship types and application process and deadlines, visit http://www.thefair.com/foundation/projects-and-programs/scholarships.
Source : http://www.voiceofthevalley.com/community_news/news/article_9c7255b4-b8bf-11e5-8452-afe3c2398892.html  and http://www.thefair.com/foundation/projects-and-programs/scholarships

Simon Youth Scholarships

 Simon Youth Foundation works to help students achieve their goals, and cost alone should not prevent a student from furthering their education. Each year, SYF awards approximately $1 million in scholarships to help students with the cost of post-secondary education.
• Simon Youth Community Scholarships are available to high school seniors living within 50 miles of a Simon mall.
• Simon Youth Academy Scholarships are available only to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.


Simon Youth Academy Scholarship Program

• To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled and graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2016 from one of the Simon Youth Foundation Academies located in Simon Property Malls and/or other locations identified by SYF

OR

• Be a recent graduate of a Simon Youth Academy (Fall 2015 graduate)

AND

• Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational/technical or trade school full-time in Fall 2016
• Attend the Academy graduation ceremony if selected as an Academy Scholarship recipient

• Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
• Scholarships will be awarded up to $10,000 annually and are renewable

Simon Youth Community Scholarship Program

• To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a high school senior attending school and living within 50 miles of the Simon® property associated with the application
• Be a legal U.S. resident
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2016
• Demonstrate academic promise and financial need

• Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
• Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, one at each Simon® property, will be awarded annually and are not renewable

 Applications are due by March 1 2016.

Source : syf.org/scholarships.

Undergraduate Animal Science and Dairy Science Scholarships

Iowa State University Department of Animal Science
2015 Scholarship Application for Animal Science and Dairy Science Majors

We have a great number of very generous sponsors of scholarships and together with them we thank you for taking time to apply.   The following pages require your input to apply for the scholarships available to both freshman and upperclassmen enrolled in either animal science or dairy science for the 2016-2017 academic year at Iowa State University. 

These are only for scholarships administered through the Department of Animal Science.   One is advised to check with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (http://www.agstudent.iastate.edu/student_services.php) for awards made at the college level.

Instructions

• You can start this application, return to it, and edit it SO LONG AS you activate use of cookies on your computer, and use only the same device when you return. You will not be able to use different devices and also be able to return to edit your work.  
• Your work is saved in real time as you key in additional input or edit the document.
• If you accidentally hit the "x" button, try choosing the undo feature ( e.g. control-z) to bring the window back up.
• Once you submit the application (the last page), your survey is saved, and then editing will not be possible on this application.  So only submit the final page when your application is complete.   Otherwise, you can open the link and start over.   
• You will be able to come back and edit your work (unless you hit the final forward button).  Simply close out of the browser, and come back to the same link on the same device. 
• Review the scholarship criteria first, before you check those for which you may be eligible.   It is important to choose for which you are eligible, but if you clearly are not, do not choose that scholarship.

Eligibility

• Any changes, intentional or otherwise in the status of a student may cause the award to be rescinded.   For example, FAFSA reporting is required to establish financial need.  If a FAFSA report indicates that financial need is no longer established, then an award will be revoked. This may be an unintentional change, but the rules are very strict in these regards, no matter the situation.  
• You do not need to file FAFSA to be eligible for awards for which the establishment of financial need is not a requirement. 
• You may indicate eligibility for awards that are based on financial need and also those which are not need based.  You can choose multiple awards, and it is likely that most applicants will be eligible for several different awards.
• A student must remain in the major they declare for the academic year to continue to receive the award.  And the classification of the student based is on credits (e.g. sophomore, junior or etc. ) must be accurate at the beginning of the term to receive the award.  A student having earned 30, 60 or 90 credits will be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior respectively.   The upperclassmen awards are listed together, though some are only offered for certain classifications  of students.

Deadlines
This application process becomes active beginning January 1, 2016 at 1 am and will become inactive on February 15, 2016 at 10 pm. 

Source : https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SJSqZlo4R58YEB

TAIWAN ICDF SCHOLARSHIP

International education and training has long been one of the TaiwanICDF’s core operations, among many others. Human resources development programs play a vital role in assisting partner countries achieve sustainable development, and education is a crucial mechanism for training workforces in developing countries. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

Scholarship BenefitsEntitlements: The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.

Eligibility
Applicants applying for a TaiwanICDF scholarship must meet both the general eligibility criteria and be a national of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship. Applicants must also meet the Regulations Governing Visiting, Resident, and Permanent Residency of Aliens set by ROC(Taiwan) National Immigration Agency.

Note: All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan). 

Application Procedure
The annual application period runs, in principle, from January 1 to March 15. (For 2016 Scholarship program, the application period runs from January 1 to March 18, 2016.)

Applicants should submit the documents listed below to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative in their country. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Please also note: 1. Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed. 2. All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan).

Source : http://www.icdf.org.tw/

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program rewards 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 50 first-time freshmen or existing college students, renewable for up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program

Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following factors:

• Academic achievement and financial need

• Participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries

• Please note, special consideration will be given to the following applicants: first-generation college attendees, females, minorities, military veterans and dependents of military personnel

The majority of the scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in STEM disciplines.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program must:

• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the entire 2016-17 academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.
• Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
• Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico.

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.

The application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 29, 2016.

Source : https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/

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/

Harry S. Truman Scholarships

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree. 'Junior' here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the academic year, or a senior-level student who is a resident of Puerto Rico or the Islands.

GUIDELINES & ELIGIBILITY: WHAT MAKES A GOOD TRUMAN SCHOLAR?

Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be:

• a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2015-2016 academic year. 'Junior' here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2016 and August 2017, or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2015-2016 academic year, or a senior-level student who is a resident of Puerto Rico or the Islands as defined below;
• nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at his or her institution;
• in the upper quarter of his or her class; and
• a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Resident aliens (green card holders) are not eligible.

A good candidate for the Truman Scholarship meets the above eligibility requirements and also:

• has an extensive record of public and community service;
• has outstanding leadership potential and communication skills; and
• is committed to a career in government or elsewhere in public service, as defined by the Foundation.

Deadline: February 2, 2016

Source : https://www.truman.gov/2015-2016-bulletin-information-0#/