Sep
28
2008

London College MSc Strategic Business in IT

The London College of Business and Computing is sponsoring 2 scholarships for the London College MSc Strategic Business in IT program. This is for study in the United Kingdom in Europe. Any recent IT graduate or experienced professional as well as graduates in other fields who would like to get into the IT sector can apply.

The fields of study that are allowed with this scholarship are Business Management, Business Finance, Computer Sciences and IT.

The London College MSc Strategic Business in IT scholarships are both for Full Tuition fees, living expenses and examination fees are not included in this scholarship. This is a 2-year programme Accredited to NCC University of Portsmouth. Scholarship amounts are in the form of fee reduction of up to £3000 per year for the Undergraduate programme and £1000 per year International Foundation Year and BTEC.

All candidates for this scholarship must have an IELTS Score of at least 6 or TOFEL Score of 600 and have a First Class Degree, not including any IT degrees.

These 2 scholarship awards will be awarded to 2 winning Postgraduate students. Application can be made along with 500-word essay that is titled. “Why should I receive a grant and what can I bring to enhance the Oxford House College Community?” These should be submitted together with other pertaining documents to the Director of Management and Computer Studies by Nov. 11th.

Sep
28
2008

Half Price Computer Books Winter 2005 Scholarship

The sponsoring agency for the Half Price Computer Books Winter 2005 Scholarships awards is Half Price Computer Books and is for those students who wish to further their education.

These scholarships requires the applying candidate to submit a 500 – 750 essay and the topic will be chosen out of three that are have been pre selected and are posted at the Half Price computer books website.

Two $500 awards will be given and one $250 award is available also. There is no restriction on where the student may attend college other than it should be somewhere in the United States or Canada.

There are no restrictions on the fields of study and this scholarship is available to students worldwide. High school students are not eligible. To be eligible for these scholarships the candidate should be at least undergraduate grade level. Proof of college, university or technical school registration is required.

All applications and documents pertaining to the scholarship should be turned in by January 30, 2005. To obtain an application or for more information for the Half Price Computer Books Winter 2005 Scholarship, contact Jessica Cook, Director of Internet Operations, 888-663-0063 ext. 314.

Sep
28
2008

Robert Welch University Scholarship-Essay Contest

The Robert Welch University Scholarship Essay Contest is sponsored by Robert Welch University. This contest will help evaluate the applicant’s critical thinking abilities, writing skills, research skills and Intellect.

There are 10 awards available and the winner of the first place award for his essay will be given free tuition for one semester at the online school, Robert Welch University. Three courses are allowed for each session. Second thru fifth place winners will receive one free course at the university. Winners in sixth thru 10th place will be given a copy of a book addressing the subject of the essay.

The topic of the essay is to be “The Mysterious Abraham Lincoln”. The subject is to be about Abraham Lincoln’s career and politics. Each paper is to be a maximum of 2,500 words, all typed and double-spaced.

All those who make the finalist list will be recognized for their participation along with their school and instructors on the university website. All participating candidates must submit their essay postmarked no later that Thursday June 30th 2006. If you would like more information, you can go to the Website at
www.robertwelchuniversity.org, or call Jesse Frickenstein at 1-800-241-2882.

Sep
28
2008

George Washington University Eugene Poncelet and Isabel Poncelet Scholarship

The George Washington University Eugene Poncelet and Isabel Poncelet Scholarships are sponsored by the George Washington University and are available to help students from Belgium.

This scholarship was first funded and established by Eugene and Isabel Poncelet to help students who deserve to go to The George Washington University of Business in the United States. Each applicant is required to have an excellent academic record and this scholarship requires that each applicant to be a citizen of Belgium.

Applicants must be enrolled as full time students or intending to enroll as a full time student. Current students or those who are incoming graduate students with a masters or a doctoral in the School of Business and Public Management are eligible to apply.

The George Washington University, School of Business and Public Management is the host school for this scholarship. The field of study is Business Management, Business Finance and Accounting.

The award amount will pay for full tuition and fees, along with the cost of books for the entire duration of the graduate degree program, which is three years. The number of these awards varies. Submission of application and documentation is February 1st.

Sep
28
2008

Wentworth Institute of Technology President and Arioch Scholarships

Wentworth Institute of Technology sponsors the President and Arioch Scholarships each year for incoming high school graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement in their school and in their community.

The Arioch Scholars award is $13,000 and the President’s Scholars award is $11,000. These awards can be renewed yearly if the student maintains a 2.5 GPA and remains enrolled full time. Arioch Scholars are required to live in the Wentworth residence halls and serve 2 semesters as Tour Guides for the Office of Administrations or as a Tutor in the Academic Resource Center. Arioch Scholars must also actively participate in the Arioch Honor Society.

To be eligible to apply, the student must be an incoming freshmen or transfer student. International first time students may apply also. All applicants must have a SAT score of 1600 or ACT score of 24 and have already been accepted to Wentworth Institute of Technology.

To apply for these scholarships, a student form, essay and a recommendation form must be submitted along with an official high school transcript. For transfer students, your official college transcript must be turned in also.

To request an application and all needed forms, contact:
Wentworth Scholarship Committee
c/o Admissions Office
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Sep
28
2008

Teaching and Ecucation Scholarships for College

As the days go by, it seems not as many students aspire to be like the teachers which have such a significant effect on their lives. This is perhaps due to the lack of wages involved in education, or a mere deficiency in college interest. For the select few who do select education as their field of choice, you will find that college, and free scholarship funding, is readily available.

In our society, professionals in the field of education are quite essential. Unfortunately, since financial prospect for education professionals are not very steep, would-be education professionals are unable to afford a college education, unless financially advantaged.

There are, however, many free college education scholarships made for those who wish to pursue such a career in education. So, if you aim to become educational professional, it is wise not to amass avoidable debt while gaining college education – free college education scholarships are within reach for all prospects.

Your college education scholarship search should probably begin on a local level. To begin this free scholarship search, you should talk to the guidance counselor at your high school or college. Ask these resources to supply you with their information and contacts, which are able to inform you about local opportunities for free, college education scholarships.

There is also a large library of these resources at community colleges, which are usually very learned about teaching careers and scholarships. Additionally, you can speak with younger teachers or college professors at your local school or college. These people are easily able to dish out information, as they were seeking college education scholarships not long ago.

There is also a wide assortment of these free scholarships available on the national level, found through many free college resources. Many of these scholarships can be found online, through popular scholarship websites as FastWeb and CollegeBoard. Additional free college scholarships can also be found by contacting education foundations, or other organizations which support the education advancement of teachers.

Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarship

This scholarship, sponsored by the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity, offers college scholarships in the field of education to high school seniors who wish to pursue careers in primary or secondary education.

Bright Horizons Education Scholarships

As a supporter of family solutions, the Bright Horizons foundation offers free college scholarships to students who plan to pursue careers in childhood education. Free college scholarship applicants must submit an essay, prerequisite transcript, and a completed application.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

To help spread the diversity among education professionals, the Hispanic Foundation and State Farm have teamed together to offer free college scholarships to students of Hispanic heritage. A similar free college scholarship for African-Americans is available through the Siemens foundation.

Georgia HOPE Scholarship

The Georgia HOPE, which stands for Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally, sponsors a free annual college scholarship for students who are pursuing careers in education. This free scholarship program is only available for students in Georgia, and only applies to Georgia colleges.

The Emory Advantage Scholarship

The Emory Advantage Scholarship is available from Emory University, to all students which present household incomes below $100,000. This free scholarship aims to make the privilege of an Emory education attainable by all, regardless of financial capacity.

Sep
28
2008

Medical Scholarships for College

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health field is expected to grow by 27% between now and 2017. At this point in time, especially with such statistics in mind, there is no field which seems as viable as the field of health.

For students of various backgrounds, health will be a very feasible college major, and will reap the rewards when those students enter the free job market. Unfortunately, the college programs which are necessary for health majors are extensively pricey, without the aid of financial scholarship. If only college was free, it would be easy for health students to pursue their careers.

More often than not, medical scholarship programs will offer you some sort of free health scholarship. After this, a health scholarship search can be continued through other college scholarship resources, including relevant information from free websites and books.

Opportunely, it is not uncommon for schools of health to present rather generous free college scholarships, or offer free resources comparable to scholarships. Considering the range of prospect which is presented in the health field, colleges are commonly anxious to provide free college scholarships to this chapter of health professionals. In this, colleges plan to foster the progression of future health professionals through free scholarships, while steadily developing the standings of themselves.

College health scholarships are also channeled through health aid organizations which support health and medicinal development.

These organizations which offer free scholarships, such as the US Public Health Service and the Health Alliance, aim to crack global health issues by meeting the increasing demand for health personnel. These organizations control these issues by providing free health scholarships for college students, which in turn will produce additional capacity to solve such important health matters.

Free Scholarships for College Students

Boise State University is one of America’s most prestigious universities for college students in the health major. This year, Boise State is offering the President Charles Scholarship and Sally Ruch Inaugural Health Science Scholarship. Scholarship applicants are only eligible as sophomores, and are required to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

The Tapestry Parkview Health Sciences Scholarship is offered by the Indiana University Purdue Health School, awarded for a sum of $2500 dollars. This scholarship is offered to any student who enrolls at the school.

The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship is funded by the National institute of health. This free college scholarship program offers scholarships to health students who originate from disadvantaged backgrounds, but display potential for a medical career.

The scholarship offers $20,000 in annual tuition, accompanied by a paid health fellowship which students must participate in.

Sep
14
2008

Webster University (Netherlands) The Graduate Studies Scholarship

Ah yes, another great scholarship opportunity for graduate scholars. If you are seeking for Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or PhD degree, Webster University – The Graduate Studies Scholarship will surely help you continue your study and pursue that degree in Netherlands.

Webster University has been known for its superb quality of education and infamous expert lecturers, so it will be a great place for you to gain that degree.

It has great reputations and international acknowledgement, and it will be worth the effort to get a scholarship here. This scholarship is designed for students with financial needs as well as academic merit. Recipients will be awarded €500 – 6,000 per student over the course of the graduate program, covering tuition fees and other academic related expenses.

Upon enrolling for Webster University (Netherlands) – The Graduate Studies Scholarship, you will be asked to create an essay answering only two basic questions: why do you want to earn a university degree? And why you need a Tuition Scholarship?

This essay is your chance to impress them, so make it as good and as convincing as possible. Complete your application documents and submission form, and send them to Webster University, Admissions Committee, Boommarkt 1, 2311 EA Leiden, The Netherlands.

This scholarship is open ended, so you will be able to apply at anytime of the year to be considered eligible for the following year.

Sep
14
2008

Australian Institute Research Grant

Interested in doing research about Australian cultural roots? You have found just the right program for you.

AIATSIS, an organization funding research in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, is giving away research grants for those of you who are interested in doing research about history, politics, law, linguistics, social anthropology, education, and several other cultural topics especially related to Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.

You can apply for this program as individual or organization, but you will need to have a strong and relevant administering organization, Australian ones, such as universities or NGOs to support your individual applications.

All of you who study in an Australian university will be able to apply for this research grant. Aside from the given requirements above, you will also need to acquire letter of recommendations from credible support persons or organizations as part of your application documents.

Prior agreements from research subjects (community, tribe, or person being researched) will also be necessary.

If you plan to apply for this program, the admission period will open on 13 October 2008 and close on 12 January 2009. Make sure you acquire the latest submission guide and application forms, since they are changing their requirements and procedures this year.

For more information, please contact Research Grants Administrator, AIATSIS Research Program, GPO Box 553, Canberra ACT 2601.

Sep
14
2008

William Woods University Academic Scholarship

If you have a minimum 31 ACT or 1360 SAT – in Critical Reading and Math only – and minimum of a 3.7+ High School Grade Point Average, then you will surely be eligible for William Woods University Academic Scholarship.

This very nice scholarship will cover 75% of your tuition fees, room and board, making continuing your study at William Woods University as affordable as it can get.

This scholarship is given every year, and you will also have the chance to renew your scholarship based on certain criteria. With the help of William Woods University Academic Scholarship, you won’t have to worry about living cost and tuition fees anymore and can just focus on your study.

Rther than the above described requirements, you will need to make a one or two pages essay explaining leadership skills (better if you have practical application experiences), and your expectations upon studying at William Woods University.

You will then be summoned for an interview, in which you will discuss more about leadership as well as your academic achievements.

Application documents, including your essay, should be submitted by April 1st the latest. If you maintain good leadership and at least 3,5 GPA, you will be able to renew your scholarship without a problem.

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