EdUSA Weekly Updates on various scholarships

Below are the EdUSA Weekly Updates on various scholarships posted in November 2010 that Shu Wen has kindly shared.

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EdUSA Weekly Update, No. 203, November 1, 2010

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT DRURY UNIVERSITY

Dean's Scholarships:   International Students with a B average (3.0) or higher and with ONE of the following proficiency scores: IBT TOEFL 72 , IELTS 6.0, SAT 1650, or ACT 24 are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will range from $2500 - $10000.  There is no special application necessary to be considered for these scholarships.  Scholarships are guaranteed for Fall 2011 if all admission requirements have been met by Jan 1, 2011.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship: International Students who have completed an international baccalaureate diploma may receive an award of $3,000 stacked with a student's Academic Dean Scholarship.

 

Trustee Scholarships:  These are by invitation only and are available for the Fall 2011 semester.  Students must submit a high school transcript of B+ (3.5) or higher and the SAT cumulative score of 1920 or higher.  Scholarships range from full tuition up to a limited number of full rides.  

 

Activity Awards: Available to international students who apply and are admitted to Drury University may qualify for an Activity Award in Art (majors only), Athletics, Debate, Music, and Theatre. Application procedures, eligibility requirements, and deadlines vary depending on the type of award.

 

For more information or questions, contact Julie Hockensmith, M.Ed, Director of International Admission, Drury University 

Email: jhockens@drury.edu

 

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIPS - SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN

IB Diploma Recipients who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, are awarded a scholarship of at least $10,000 per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor's degree.

For more information on this and other scholarship opportunities at SCAD, visit www.scad.edu/scholarships. 

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EdUSA Weekly Update, No. 204, November 8, 2010

MERIT AWARDS UP TO $52,000 AT CARROLL COLLEGE

Big scholarships await - private education is affordable at Carroll College! All first year international students are automatically considered for four year merit awards ranging from $28,000-$52,000 (divided over four years).

Scholarships are based on a combination of secondary school GPA and official SAT or ACT results.

Apply today at: www.carroll.edu

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MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS TO INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN APPLICANTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

The University of Rhode Island offers merit scholarships to international freshman applicants. The preferred deadline for scholarships is December 1, 2010. (encourage applicants to Pharmacy and Nursing to apply by this early action deadline.) The Common Application is also accepted, which is easily accessible on the university website.

URI is a safe and scenic campus, only 16 kilometers away from the beautiful beaches along the Rhode Island coastline. There is also a train station nearby, which makes it easy to travel to such major cities as Boston (121 kilometers) and New York City (257 kilometers).

URL offers 80 majors in their seven degree-granting colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration (AACSB accredited), Engineering (with ABET accredited programs), Environment & Life Sciences, Human Science and Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy.

For more information, visit: www.url.edu/admission. For questions, email Nancy Stricklin: mnancys@url.edu. 

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EdUSA Weekly Update, No. 205, November 15, 2010

DREW UNIVERSITY OFFERED OVER $27 MILLION IN INSTITUTIONAL AID LAST YEAR

If you are an international student who has been successful in your studies, you may qualify for a scholarship to study in the United States at Drew University. As a matter of fact, Drew University offered over $27 million in institutional aid to their student body last year. They offer not only traditional merit-based scholarships to high achieving students, but also offer an array of special scholarships for those who excel in the arts, sciences and community service.

For more information, visit them online at www.Drew.edu where you can learn more about their scholarship opportunities, academic programs, internships and much more. International students can also apply for admission online at www.Drew.edu/apply.

Should you wish to discuss your potential scholarship eligibility, please contact Christopher M. Tyburski, Director of College Admission, directly at ctyburski@drew.edu. 

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TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $40,000

Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas automatically considers all international applicants for scholarships totaling up to $40,000 for a four-year program!

Want small classes? The average class size at Texas Wesleyan University is 14 students. They offer excellent business management, accounting, chemistry, biology, education, law, and computer science programs.

Visit Texas Wesleyan on the web at www.txwes.edu. For more information about international student scholarships, please contact Andy Harris, Assistant Director, International Programs, at aharris@txwes.edu. 

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OHIO UNIVERSITY GATEWAY SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $15,500

Merit scholarships are available to freshmen international students who take the SAT exam and begin their studies in the fall quarter through the Gateway Award Program.

Award amounts are based on combined Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT exam and range from $6500 (score of 1130) to approximately $15,500 (score of at least 1400). Awards are renewable for up to 4 years.

The application deadline for the Fall 2011 quarter is February 1, 2011, but we recommend applying by January 1 for full scholarship consideration.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/dt4fy4

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EdUSA Weekly Update, No. 206, November 22, 2010

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $19,000 & GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AT GEORGIA COLLEGE

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is proud to announce approximately 15 International Student Scholarships of up to $19,000 per year for undergraduates and several graduate assistantships for the Fall 2011 semester!

GCSU offers challenging undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences. The international admission and scholarship application deadline for the Fall 2011 semester is April 1st, 2011.

International students can visit www.gcsu.edu/international to find out more about academic opportunities. They will also find information on scholarships and assistantships that can significantly reduce the cost of tuition while studying in the United States!