Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena. Fellows spend eleven months working in a Federal agency or in a U.S. Congressional office, bringing their extensive knowledge and experience in the classroom to education program and/or education policy efforts.
Current sponsoring agencies include: the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The DOE sponsors up to four placements in congressional offices.
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Act was signed into law in November 1994 and gives the DOE the responsibility for managing the program (Fellowship Act Public Law 103-382, Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994). The DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) manages this program for DOE in collaboration with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and other partners.
Some outstanding contributions of past Einstein Fellows include:

• Designing new elements of national STEM education programs.
• Implementing major components of national STEM education programs;
• Initiating collaborations and partnerships among Federal agencies;
• Drafting legislation and advising on policies that seek to improve K-12 education in the United States;
• Creating web-based science education tools; and
• Establishing and evaluating national and regional programs centered on school reform and teacher preparation in STEM. 

Eligibility for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship requires that all applicants :

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of applying (by the November 19, 2015 application deadline).
• Have a minimum of five years full-time classroom teaching experience prior to completing the application. Student teaching does not count toward this minimum full-time teaching requirement.
• Have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline. Current employment may be as an educator or district official.
• Be currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or school district in the U.S.
• Be able to provide a letter of recommendation from a school district official as one of their three required letters of recommendation.
• Be able to obtain a leave of absence from teaching in order to participate in the program for the full 11 months.

In addition:

• Current and former Einstein Fellows are not eligible to apply for a second fellowship. 
• Eligible individuals may apply a maximum of 3 times within a 6 year period.

Application Requirements

• All applications to the AEF Program must be completed online through the online application system.
• Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements.
• All applications are due November 19, 2015 for the 2016-17 Fellowship year.
• The online application system will guide applicants through the application requirements. The Check Your Status page will keep you informed on the status of your application before and after you apply.
• Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered for evaluation and placement.
• Materials uploaded into the application system will provide the sole basis for evaluation. 

Source :  http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/

Harvard Financial Aid Initiative

We have a long tradition of removing economic barriers for students who want to attend Harvard. Announced in 2004, The Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI) is a continuation of this tradition and greatly expands financial aid to families who earn less than $80,000. And, if your family earns less than $65,000 per year, your parents pay nothing for you to attend Harvard. It is simply our effort to make sure you and your family know you can afford to attend Harvard.

There is no special application or qualification necessary—just apply for financial aid when you apply for admission. Applying for financial aid does not hinder your chances for admission.

HFAI serves as a touchstone for individuals looking to learn more about the application and financial aid process.

Deadline: November 1

Source: https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/how-aid-works/harvard-financial-aid-initiative

Echoing Green’s Fellowship - Global Fellowship

The Global Fellowship is our twenty-seven year-old program for smart leaders who are deeply connected to the needs and potential solutions that may work best for their communities. Any emerging social entrepreneur from any part of the world working to disrupt the status quo may apply.

The Global Fellowship will be awarded annually to individuals or partners who will receive:

• A stipend of $80,000 for individuals (or $90,000 for two-person partnerships) paid in four equal installments over two years
• A health insurance stipend
• A yearly professional development stipend
• Leadership development and networking gatherings
• Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow their organization and a dedicated Echoing Green portfolio manager
• A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders, including the Echoing Green network of more than 600 Fellows working in over sixty countries all over the world.

Application Opens: Monday, October 5, 2015

Application Closes: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (14:00) ET

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the applicant must be:

• Over 18 years old
• Fluent in English
• Able to commit a full 35 hour work week to their organization.

In order to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship, the organization must be:

• The original idea of the applicant(s)
• In its start-up phase, usually within the first two years of operation
• Independent and autonomous

There are often some misconceptions about what types of organizations are eligible for the Echoing Green Fellowship. Here is some clarification about organizations that are eligible:

• An organization can be either a non-profit, a for-profit, or hybrid.
• An organization does not only have to be run by one individual. Partnerships can apply for a Fellowship
• Organizations still in the idea phase are eligible

There are some programs we will not fund. The following types of organizations are not eligible to apply:

• Students, scholarships, or research projects
• Lobbying or faith-based organizations
• Existing organizations which have grown past their start-up phase

 Source: http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/global-fellowship

LFSA Limited Scholarship Program

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA ‘LFSA’ STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
The Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona ‘LFSA’ has established a scholarship program to assist
residents of Southern Arizona affected by Lupus who want to pursue a higher level education. This
includes: Southern Arizona two-year or four-year College, or a vocational or technical institution.
Candidates must be directly/indirectly affected by Lupus which currently impedes their ability to pursue a higher academic education/technical or vocational career. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
The LFSA Scholarship Award’s eligibility is for a maximum of two (2) years and provides a maximum of $1500 per semester OR a maximum of $3000 per year to be paid directly to a qualified institution. Each chosen candidate must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA to maintain eligibility for each concurrent semester for the duration of the scholarship program.

LFSA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ELIGIBILITY:
    1. High school senior or graduate, who plans to enroll in undergraduate study at an accredited
vocational-technical school or a two- or four-year college for the upcoming academic year or
duration of vocational study.
OR
If employed, be in good standing with your current employer, seeking undergraduate study at
an accredited vocational or technical school, or two- or four-year college for the upcoming
academic year.
OR
Seeking graduate hours to complete academia to further career.
    2. Either be a diagnosed Lupus patient, or financially impacted by someone who has Lupus.
Verification of diagnosis, or relationship with responsible Lupus patient is required for eligibility.
   3. Proof of residence in the State of Arizona, counties of Pima, Santa Cruz, and Pinal as we serve
the Southern Arizona Lupus community.

LFSA AWARDS
If selected as a recipient, the candidate will rewarded $1500 per semester if attending a two- or fouryear
program, or a maximum of $3000 per annum if attending a vocational or technical school. Awards
are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year for the maximum two-year
eligibility.

APPLICATION
Interested students must complete an application and mail/email to LFSA. Any transcripts can be
mailed, emailed, faxed to LFSA – Attention Scholarship Program. If sealed transcripts are required, LFSA will cover the cost of such documentation during the review process. Applicants will receive
acknowledgement of receipt of their application. If not notified within three weeks, please contact
LFSA. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as
completely as possible

PCC Submission Deadlines : Spring 2016 Session: November 1, 2015

Source: http://www.lupus-az.org/lfsa-limited-scholarship-program/

Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/ apply from 3 August until 3 November 2015.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.

There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2016/2017 academic cycle. These scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.

Speaking on the launch of this new round of applications, Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, likened a Chevening Scholarship to a badge of honour bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated that they possess the qualities to become highly influential global leaders.

'Not only do award recipients receive a first-rate UK education, through Chevening they join a vibrant community of Chevening Alumni, Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff, UK universities, and partner organisations,' he said. 'Chevening Award recipients will draw on and contribute to this community for the rest of their lives. I am delighted to announce the opening of the 2016/2017 competition for Chevening Scholarships. I strongly encourage emerging and established leaders to make an application – it may be the best decision you ever make.’

Whilst on award in the UK, Chevening Scholars are exposed to all aspects of UK life. Chevening Programme Manager, Nyssa Lee-Woolf, spoke about why the Chevening Scholarships programme is unique and unrivalled in its offering.

‘As well as an unparalleled academic experience, Chevening Scholars enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of events and opportunities designed to introduce them to the UK, its history, institutions, customs, and people,' she said. 'Scholars could take in the breath-taking views of the Scottish Highlands, come face to face with Britain’s heritage and history in its stately homes and castles, or debate diplomacy and international policy at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.‘

Further information about eligibility, courses, and the application process can be found on the apply page.

Source : http://www.chevening.org/

Postgraduate Research Scholarships at The University of Sydney

Description
The Faculty of Science offers a limited number of full-time postgraduate research scholarships to outstanding international students wishing to undertake a research doctorate degree (PhD) in the Faculty of Science. Applications are sought from top-performing students currently enrolled in the final year of at least a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or a relevant discipline or an equivalent degree (such as a combined Bachelors/Honours/Masters degree), at an international university. The final year of the degree must include an independent research component which accounts for a minimum of 25% of the final year marks awarded. The award of the scholarship is competitive on the basis of academic merit.

Amount awarded
The scholarship consists of the full cost of academic tuition fees plus a stipend equivalent to an Australian Postgraduate Award indexed annually (APA stipend rates for 2015 are $25,849 for full-time students), and is awarded for three years, subject to satisfactory progress, with a possible extension of up to six months.
Closing date

To be considered for the Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship applicants must satisfy eligibility criteria.

Commencement January - March 2016:
To be considered for the Dean's International Postgraduate Research Scholarship for commencement from January to March 2016 (Research Periods 1 and 2) applicants must:

    Apply to the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science via the online course application, and
    Apply to the Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship via the online scholarship application, by 30 April 2015.

Commencement July - October 2016:
To be considered for the Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship for commencement from July to October 2016 (Research Periods 3 and 4) applicants must:

    Apply to Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science via the online course application, and
    Apply to the Dean's International Postgraduate Research Scholarship via the online scholarship application, by 30 November 2015.

Conditions of award
There are a limited number of Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, and applicants should be aware that they are awarded on an academic merit-based, competitive basis.

Eligibility
Applicants must:
    Be currently enrolled in the final year of a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or relevant discipline, or an equivalent degree (such as a combined Bachelors/Honours/Masters degree), at an international university (a non-Australian university). The final year of the degree must include a research component which accounts for a minimum of 25% of the year;
    Have achieved a GPA greater than 85 or an average A grade, or have a relevant subject specific GPA of 90, or equivalent;
    May not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold permanent residency in Australia;
    Be commencing full time postgraduate research study at the University for the first time;
    Not be in receipt of any other tuition fee scholarship;
    Successfully complete their 4th year of their current Bachelors Degree in Science meeting the academic requirements of the scholarship and complete in time to commence studies at the University of Sydney in the relevant year and research period.

Selection process
Selection for a Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship is a merit-based and highly competitive process. Candidates will be selected in accordance with the following criteria:

    Demonstrated academic excellence through current studies; and
    Demonstrated high quality, innovative research capacity.

Applications will be reviewed and final selections decided by a committee comprising senior University of Sydney academic staff, and may include international representatives. The final selection of Dean’s International Postgraduate Research Scholarship candidates will be completed in November. Offer letters will be issued to successful applications shortly thereafter.

Source : http://sydney.edu.au/science/fstudent/postgrad/deans_international_pgr_scholarships.shtml