USA Scholarship - AMIDEAST Blog Abroad Scholarships for USA Students in Egypt, Jordan and Morocco

Scholarships

At AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World, we are committed to providing financial assistance to students participating on our programs in the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST currently awards two types of scholarships:

1) AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships

2) AMIDEAST Blog Abroad Scholarships

In addition to information regarding these scholarships, this page also includes:

• a set of Frequently Asked Questions about scholarships,
• a list of external scholarships, and
• a series of scholarships search engines.

 Scholarship Eligibility

Funding is available only to citizens and permanent residents of the United States participating in AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia. Awards will be made only to students who submit a completed scholarship application and a complete program application by the established deadlines (see below).

Scholarship applications from all qualified students will be considered. However, preference will be given to applicants who fulfill one or more of the following criteria:

• First-generation college students and/or members of groups that historically have been underrepresented on study abroad programs
• Demonstrated serious financial need
• Demonstrated academic excellence
• Currently enrolled at a college or university that is either a member of the AMIDEAST Academic Consortium or an AMIDEAST Affiliate.

Please note, the above criteria are NOT requirements for a scholarship applicant. Students from all institutions and backgrounds are eligible for AMIDEAST Scholarships.

Scholarships will be awarded for one semester or one summer term only. Participants in multiple AMIDEAST programs must re-apply for future scholarships after the initial program award.

Scholarship Application Deadlines

The deadlines below are the dates by which all application materials (the online application and all supporting scholarship documents) must be received at AMIDEAST Headquarters in Washington, DC. Late applications will not be considered.

Summer Programs                                       March 15
Fall or Academic Year Programs              April 15
Spring Programs                                           October 15

1) AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships 

AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships are awarded in the form of a program fee reduction and average between $500 and $1000 for summer programs, and between $500 and $2,000 for semester and academic-year programs. In exceptional circumstances, awards of up to $2000 may be made for summer programs, and up to $5000 for semester and academic-year programs.

More information : HERE

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USA Scholarship - CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship

Description

The CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship is for students pursuing majors related to health. This scholarship is based on your major (minors are not considered).

Amount

Recipients will receive a $2,500 award.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship, applicants must

• Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university
• Be planning to pursue a degree in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, or other health-related studies
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
• Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities 

For a full and updated list of eligibility requirements, please click here.

Deadline

March 29, 2013

Application Materials

The completed application must be sent to Scholarship Management Services and postmarked by March 29, 2013.  Please click here for detailed information on the CBCF General Mills Scholarship as well as access to the application.

Please note that application materials are to be mailed to the below address:

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship ProgramScholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Questions

To contact Scholarship Management Services regarding this award and the application, please call Julie Diede at (507) 931-1682. To contact CBCF, call (202) 263-2800 or e-mail  scholarships@cbcfinc.org.

Source : HERE

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USA Scholarship - Galina Starovoitova Fellowship on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution

Galina Starovoitova Fellowships on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution were established following U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's 25 January 1999 speech in Moscow, in which she announced funding for a memorial fellowship at the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in honor of Galina Starovoitova. The Fellowship is funded and administered in cooperation with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.

Galina Starovoitova was a leading human rights advocate and a deputy in the Russian lower house of parliament (Duma). She won her Duma seat from St. Petersburg in Russia's December 1995 legislative elections. Starovoitova served in the Congress of Peoples' Deputies during 1989-91 and was a presidential advisor on ethnic relations until 1992. She was also a co-founder of the Democratic Russia movement. In 1989, Galina Starovoitova was a visiting scholar at the Kennan Institute. She was also a fellow in the Jennings Randolph fellowship program at the United States Institute for Peace during 1993-94, where she completed research on self-determination movements in the former Soviet Union, and a visiting professor at Brown University.

In keeping with both the legacies of Woodrow Wilson and Galina Starovoitova, the Starovoitova Fellowship will be available to prominent scholars and policy makers from the Russian Federation who have successfully bridged the worlds of ideas and public affairs to advance human rights, the rule of law, conflict resolution, the free press, and civil society. Applicants with outstanding capability and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds (including government, journalism, the professions, NGOs, and academia) are eligible for appointment. For academic participants, eligibility is limited to the postdoctoral level, and normally it is expected that academic candidates will have demonstrated their scholarly development by publication beyond the Kandidat dissertation. For other applicants, an equivalent level of professional achievement is expected. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa.

Under the terms of the grant, the Galina Starovoitova Fellowship offers a monthly stipend, research facilities, computer support, and research assistance. Grant recipients are required to be in residence at the Kennan Institute in Washington, D.C. for the duration of their grant. Starovoitova Fellows are expected to hold public lectures on the themes of conflict resolution and human rights while conducting research on a specific topic. In addition, Starovoitova Fellows will actively participate in discussions with the public policy and academic communities, including giving speeches and lectures at other institutions and taking part in meetings and conferences. Download the application by clicking the link at the top of this page.

The Kennan Institute will hold one round of competitive selection for two (one six month and one three month) Starovoitova Fellowships in the 2011-12 program year. The deadline for the submission of applications and supporting material is May 7, 2012. Applications must be submitted by mail; forms submitted by electronic mail will not be considered. Decision on appointment will be made in July 2012; the Fellowship can be commenced as early as September 2012. The Fellowship provides a stipend of $1,700 per month, plus transportation costs and a housing allowance.

Starovoitova Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed by the Kennan Institute’s Advisory Council, and the highest ranked candidates are interviewed in Moscow by a panel of Kennan Institute staff and outside experts. Recommendations from the Advisory Council and interview panel are presented to the Director and Deputy Director of the Wilson Center for final approval. The basic criteria for selection are:


    the potential contribution of the scholar to the intellectual life of the Institute and the policymaking community;

1. potential of the project to advance human rights and conflict resolution in the Russian Federation;
2. policy relevance;
3. applicant’s scholarly promise, achievements, and ability to complete the project;
4. need for the scholar to have access to the resources of Washington, D.C.

     For application forms and further information, please click on the link at the top of this page or write to:

Galina Starovoitova Fellowship
Kennan Moscow Project
Pochtovyi Iashchik 90
Moscow, 123001, Russia
Tel: (495) 232-3496
Fax: (495) 232-3497
E-mail: Kennan@kennan.ru

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USA Scholarship - LOMA LINDA Students awarded scholarships from Hispanic Alumni

The Hispanic Alumni of Loma Linda (HALL) has awarded scholarships to 34 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Loma Linda University.

The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, were presented at the annual HALL Banquet on Oct. 21 at Wong Kerlee International Conference Center.

A total of $82,500 in scholarship money was given out, which is the most ever awarded by HALL in one year.

Roughly 50 Loma Linda University students applied for the scholarship, which was created to assist Hispanic students in their efforts to become the next generation of health care professionals.

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full time, of Hispanic decent, and must be currently involved with service to the Hispanic community either through their church, school, or personally. Those who are chosen for the awards also exemplify an interest in continuing to serve the needs of the Hispanic community after they finish their education.

Tony Valenzuela, president of HALL and a professor of physical therapy at Loma Linda, said he is extremely thankful to the individuals and organizations who donate funds to make these scholarships possible.

“It is important that these students continue to receive support because they are the future health care professionals of the Hispanic community,” he said in a news release. “Past recipients of this award are now working professionals and are involved in giving back to their community.”

Of the 34 HALL scholarships awarded, 23 were funded by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.

Elder Ernest Castillo, vice president of Hispanic Affairs at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists presented the scholarships.

HALL was formed in 1997 with the mission to serve as a support system to the Hispanic student body of LLU while embodying the spirit and principles of Jesus Christ. They have been instrumental in providing more than $215,000 in scholarships to LLU Hispanic students over the past 15 years.

Source : HERE

The Hispanic Alumni of Loma Linda (HALL) has awarded scholarships to 34 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Loma Linda University.
The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, were presented at the annual HALL Banquet on Oct. 21 at Wong Kerlee International Conference Center.
A total of $82,500 in scholarship money was given out, which is the most ever awarded by HALL in one year.
Roughly 50 Loma Linda University students applied for the scholarship, which was created to assist Hispanic students in their efforts to become the next generation of health care professionals.
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full time, of Hispanic decent, and must be currently involved with service to the Hispanic community either through their church, school, or personally. Those who are chosen for the awards also exemplify an interest in continuing to serve the needs of the Hispanic community after they finish their education.
Tony Valenzuela, president of HALL and a professor of physical therapy at Loma Linda, said he is extremely thankful to the individuals and organizations who donate funds to make these scholarships possible.
“It is important that these students continue to receive support because they are the future health care professionals of the Hispanic community,” he said in a news release. “Past recipients of this award are now working professionals and are involved in giving back to their community.”
Of the 34 HALL scholarships awarded, 23 were funded by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
Elder Ernest Castillo, vice president of Hispanic Affairs at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists presented the scholarships.
HALL was formed in 1997 with the mission to serve as a support system to the Hispanic student body of LLU while embodying the spirit and principles of Jesus Christ. They have been instrumental in providing more than $215,000 in scholarships to LLU Hispanic students over the past 15 years.
- See more at: http://www.pe.com/local-news/san-bernardino-county/san-bernardino-county-headlines-index/20121114-loma-linda-students-awarded-scholarships-from-hispanic-alumni.ece#sthash.lhhbIPxD.dpuf

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Japanese Government Scholarships 2013 - Research Student (POSTGRADUATE)

Fields of Study:

Must be an area where applicants will be able to study and research at Japanese universities.   Study field must be in the same or a related field as the applicant has studied in his/her university. Students who major in Medicine, Dentistry or Welfare science will not be allowed to engage in clinical training such as medical care and operative surgery until he/she obtains a permit from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under applicable Japanese laws.  

Eligibility:

1.      Applicants must have been born on and after April 2, 1978.

1. Applicants must be university graduates or equivalent to the level of Japanese university graduate.
2. Applicants must be eager to learn the Japanese language and receive instructions in Japanese.

Term of Scholarship:

The term of scholarship may differ depending on what course each grantee takes in Japan.

Those who are interested in applying to Research category are advised to contact the University in Japan directly of his/her choice with their field of study, to obtain a letter of acceptance.
Those who wish to enter Master’s or Doctorate’s degree course of a graduate school should sit for and pass the entrance examination given by the university concerned.

Source : HERE

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