[ALUG] Scholarships And News

Wed Sep 18 00:21:13 EAT 2013

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Issue #346 September 16th, 2013
I. Financial Aid
UG: Emporia State University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG: Ohio State University International Undergraduate Scholarships
UG: Whitworth University Special Country Grants for Freshman Undergraduates
UG: University of Hawaii Maui College International Student Scholarships
Grad/Postgrad: Georgetown University Graduate School Merit-Based Scholarships

II. Campus News
• Texas Christian University-Neeley School Hosts GMAT Prep Webinars
• University of Colorado, Denver Offers GRE Prep for Non-Native English Speakers
• Experience Drexel University's Virtual Tour
• Florida Tech Provides Crash-Course on American Football
• Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Announces Online Chat Sessions

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Emporia State University proudly offers academic merit scholarships to qualified international students who have been admitted for an undergraduate degree. 

Students qualify for the academic merit scholarship based on High School Grade Point Average (GPA) (starting from 3.0, in a scale of 1-4) combined with SAT scores (starting at 980). Students who took the ACT also qualify. GPA's will be calculated by the Office
 of International Education at the time of admission. 

For more information, please contact the Office of International Education at Emporia State University: oisa at emporia.edu. Te; +1-620-341-5374
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14qlSVk

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ohio State University offers 175 undergraduate majors, and 240 master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Its innovative prowess attains world-class status, particularly in critical areas such as global climate change, cancer, infectious disease, advanced materials, and ag-bio products that feed and fuel the world.

The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered on a competitive basis to qualified full-time, Columbus campus international freshmen who are required to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge. Those considered have ACT composite scores of 29 or higher
 or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1300 or higher, and are applying for autumn semester.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JEPTuf

WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COUNTRY GRANTS FOR FRESHMAN UNDERGRADUATES
Whitworth University Announces 2014-2015 Special Country Grants for Freshman Undergraduate Students from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Founded in 1890, Whitworth University is a private, Christian university that is consistently recognized for educational excellence and value. Whitworth welcomes students of all faiths, backgrounds, and nationalities, and is committed to supporting international students. 

As part of that commitment, Whitworth is excited to announce special need-based grants for qualifying students from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. Grant amounts vary between $1,000 and $5,000. These country-based grants are offered in addition
 to our international need-based grants, and academic-based scholarships, which are available to all international undergraduate first-year students. Whitworth academic scholarships include the following: Mind and Heart ($20,000) Presidential ($17,500), Trustee
 ($15,000), and Whitworth ($12,500). These scholarships, along with the need-based grants, are renewable for up to four years, as long as students continue to meet the requirements.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1d8COoK

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Hawaii Maui College is a learning-centered institution that provides high quality educational opportunities to a diverse community of lifelong learners. 

It offers three bachelor of applied science degrees, a wide variety of associate degrees and certificates, as well as distance learning degrees through its UH Center on campus. With small class sizes, a high student to faculty ratio, and career counseling,
 UHMC students enjoy personalized, individual attention and the support they need to be successful in college, and beyond.

Recipients of International Student Scholarships must possess an F1 visa and be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Awards are valued up to $3,000.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/181n3gb

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Georgetown University offers competitive financial awards based on academic qualifications. These merit-based awards are made without regard to citizenship or residence status and are available to students in the Graduate School's various departments and programs. 

New applicants to programs who wish to be considered for merit-based assistantship, scholarship and fellowship awards need only check the appropriate box on the application for admission. Applicants should carefully note the application deadlines specified
 in the online graduate catalog for the individual department or program.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1cLCs7q
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY-NEELEY SCHOOL HOSTS GMAT PREP WEBINARS
The Neeley School offers free GMAT Prep Classes via webinar as a service to applicants. The course provides an overview of what to expect on the exam, with different test sections covered in each of three class meetings. Registrants are required to purchase the Official Guide to GMAT Prep, 13th Edition. 

Session Dates:
September 14, 21 & 28
November 9, 16 & 23
February 1, 8 & 15
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/QsoL2G

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER OFFERS GRE PREP FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
The ESL Academy at the University of Colorado Denver is pleased to offer a new 6-week GRE Preparation Program for non-native English speakers. This program will enable students to prepare for and excel in the GRE standardized test, which is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the United States.

Students who have graduated from an intensive English program or have proof of scoring at or higher than a 75 on the iBT or 6.5 on the IELTS are encouraged to apply.

Students who do not meet these criteria will be selectively admitted on a case-by-case basis. Students who are seeking a graduate degree should visit http://esl.ucdenver.edu to learn more.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/nLEMrb

EXPERIENCE DREXEL UNIVERSITY'S VIRTUAL TOUR
Founded in 1891, Drexel is a comprehensive global research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. It is a major engine for regional economic development and is committed to being the nation's most civically engaged university.

See why Drexel is considered one of the most innovative schools in the nation. Check out Drexel University's Virtual Tour here http://drexel.edu/virtualtour/
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/17F6dUe

FLORIDA TECH PROVIDES CRASH-COURSE ON AMERICAN FOOTBALL
Recently, Florida Institute of Technology sponsored a crash-course on American football for international students. As the university prepares to field its first football team, many international students have expressed significant interest in the sport. During the event, they had the opportunity to try on football equipment, throw "passes" and quiz players about the rules of the game.
For more information, please visit: http://on.flatoday.com/13BFQiy

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES ONLINE CHAT SESSIONS
The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Georgetown University is pleased to announce an upcoming online chat session schedule for Fall 2013. 

Online chats are a great way for students around the world to connect with admissions officers from various Georgetown graduate departments. In this informal online environment, students can ask questions about academic programs, admissions requirements, financial
 aid opportunities and student life. Chats are an easy way to learn about Georgetown, especially for those who are unable to visit campus in person.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/TeWoZ7 
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