GOOGLE LIME SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Google, in a partnership with with Lime, is committed to
helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by
providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science
students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship
will receive a scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. Selected
students will also be invited to attend the all-expenses-paid retreat
at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA, in 2010. Scholarships will be
awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and
demonstrated passion - $10,000USD for those studying in the US (based
on average tuition costs).

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be:
-A student entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate
study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009-2010 academic
year at a university in the United States or Canada. In addition to US
and Canada citizens, international students with disabilities studying
at universities in the US or Canada are also encouraged to apply.

- Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a
closely related technical field as a full-time student for the
2009-2010 academic year

-A person with a disability (defined as someone who has, or considers
themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one
or more activities that others may consider a daily function); this
definition also includes the perception among others that a disability
exists

How to Apply

Candidates are asked to apply online via the Lime online application
process, and provide the following:

• Contact and education information
• Current resume
• Academic transcripts
• Answers to essay questions
• Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor

Visit www.google.com/jobs/scholarships for more details.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY'S SCHOLARSHIP (Undergraduate)

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Northern Kentucky University is a liberal arts university located 11
kilometers from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The university was
founded in 1968 and is a four year public university. NKU offers 67
bachelor degrees, 18 graduate degrees and an Intensive English
program. All classes at the university are taught by full or part-time
faculty with a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. Over 15,000 students,
351 of whom are international, attend Northern Kentucky University.

NKU offers only competitive, academic scholarships for international
students (no need-based). It offers an international student scholarship
for freshmen ($3,000 for the year, renewable), and several other
incoming student scholarships are available through the Financial
Assistance Office.

The international student scholarship has a rolling
deadline and no additional application is required.

It also has competitive, academic scholarships for continuing international students. Please see the Office of Financial Assistance website for
more information on scholarship opportunities:

http://financialaid.nku.edu/

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY'S MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (Undergraduate)

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Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon offers merit scholarships
to all academically well-qualified international undergraduate
students. The merit scholarship will be automatically renewed each
year for a maximum total of 4 years as long as the student enrolls at
the undergraduate level (these scholarships do not apply to ESL
students) and maintains at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A).

The amount of the scholarship will be determined upon receiving the
student's grades from their most recent full-time enrollment at either
a US or non-US educational institution.

Name of Scholarship	High School or College G.P.A. (American Scale)	Amount of Scholarship per Year	Total Scholarship over 4 Years
Honors	3.7 - 4.0	US$ 9,000	US$ 36,000
Presidential	3.5 - 3.69	US$ 8,000	US$ 32,000
Trustee	3.3 - 3.49	US$ 7,000	US$ 28,000
University	3.0 - 3.29	US$ 6,000	US$ 24,000

contact:

International Programs, Pacific University
2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA
Phone: 1.503.352.2084

www.pacificu.edu/

COLUMBIA COLLEGE'S SCHOLARSHIPS 4 INT'L STUDENTS (Undergraduate)

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Columbia College is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences
institution located in the "heartland" of the United States in
Columbia, Missouri. With a total population of more than 120,000.
Columbia offers the amenities of a large city
while preserving the comforts of a smaller community.

As an accredited institution, the college offers associate, bachelor's
and master's degrees. Founded in 1851, the college currently is
celebrating 150 years of rich history and tradition.

Its students come from all over the United States and more than 30
different countries and 6 different continents. Its international
students each add diversity and global perspective to the atmosphere
of the college. Many international students chose Columbia College
because of its small campus that provides personalized attention. A
student/faculty ratio of 14:1 allows students to work
closely with faculty and make the most of their college experience. In
addition, there are other resources and organizations, such as the
International Club available on campus.

Columbia College offers an array of scholarships to international
students, some of which cover 50 % or full tuition costs.

For more information about scholarships, please visit:

www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarshipfinder/InternationalStudents.asp

Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholar for Thailand 2009

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Team Ace! congratulates our Junior Intern,
"Yu" Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn NIS '09,
on her award as the Freeman Asian Scholar for Thailand
to pursue Creative Writing at Wesleyan University, Class of 2013.

It's been a joy having you on our team,
and Chiang Mai will miss you,
but we know you'll soon prove yourself to be a positive force in the Wes community.

Yes, indeed, once upon a time....

Georgetown & Northwestern – Insights for College Apps

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Ace! PeerTalk on Georgetown & Northwestern

As the member of the U.S. State Department’s worldwide EducationUSA network serving students in northern Thailand, Ace! The Academy for EducationUSA is pleased to host a U.S. education & career counseling workshop in our newest & largest advising/training center, Ace! @ Nimman. Our track record includes students admitted, some with scholarships, to Amherst, Boston, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Duke, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Michigan, Middlebury, Northwestern, Purdue, Smith, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Wellesley, Wesleyan, William & Mary etc.

We are pleased to invite students in Grades 10 and 11 to attend

Program: PeerTalk workshop

Topic: “Georgetown & Northwestern – Insights for You”

* Why Georgetown or Northwestern universities might be right for you

- student life in the top colleges of Washington D.C. & Chicago

* Hear how to choose top colleges & majors

* Updates & advice for student visa applications by U.S. Vice-Consul

* Understand the importance of SAT-1, SAT-2, TOEFL

* Info on Scholarships, Grants, Financial Aid

Speakers: Kevin Rosier, B.A. Georgetown, M.A. Tufts

Andrew Rawson, B.A. Northwestern

Session: Tuesday April 28^th 2009, 4.30-6.00pm

Venue: Ace! @ Nimman

21 Soi 9, Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai

(“Soi Starbucks” and we’re across from Sinativa Spa)

Seats & Cost: Complimentary, but Limited to 20 seats ONLY – reserve early!

Extra: Chance to win Test-Prep Scholarships

RSVP: email Hub.Ace@gmail.com Call 081.8212686

Our team looks forward to meeting you, as well as receiving any questions from you on U.S. educational advising.

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (MSOE) - INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2009 (Undergraduate&Graduate)

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THE MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (MSOE) - INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2009

The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), one of the top engineering

schools in the nation is highly committed to offering affordable

education.  In 2009, international scholarships are available to

full-time, non-fully sponsored, international students. The

scholarship amounts are determined based on grade point average (GPA).

Students having a 3.0-4.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) may be eligible for a

scholarship amount of 11,000 - 15,000 USD.

To qualify for this academic scholarship students are encouraged to

complete the MSOE admissions process at:

www.msoe.edu/fulltime_students/index.shtml

For more information, please contact Caleb Black, Admission Counselor

for International Students at black@msoe.edu

Or 00-1-414-277-6763.

www.msoe.edu/admiss

Located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, MSOE has been a leader in

engineering education since 1903. On the shores of one of the Great

Lakes, Lake Michigan, it experiences all four seasons with cold

winters and mild summers. Milwaukee is one of the country's largest

cities with a metropolitan population of approximately 1.6 million

residents. The 15 acre (approximately six hectares) MSOE campus is

situated in one of the most exciting parts of the city - East Town.

Many restaurants and attractions, such as the Milwaukee Art Museum,

are walking distance from the campus.

MSOE offers 4-year ABET and CCNE accredited Engineering, Business, and

Nursing programs.

Milwaukee School of Engineering

1025 North Broadway

Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

explore@msoe.edu

www.msoe.edu

Cornell's Archaeology Program: Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate

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The Cornell Archaeology Program invites applications for the Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate in Archaeology starting in fall 2009.

 

the program invites applications from scholars who have completed the Ph.D. within the last five years with a specialization in archaeology. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate will teach one  undergraduate course (with optional graduate section) each semester, and will deliver at least one public lecture each year (one of which may form part of the Finger Lakes AIA or NYSAA  lecture series).

 

The balance of the Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate's time is to be devoted to his/her own research. The Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate is required to be in residence at Cornell during the semesters of her/his tenure, but is free to conduct fieldwork in the summer or during the winter break if desired.

 

This  position is open to all archaeologists, without restriction on area or time period. It seeks scholars whose work has broad appeal, preferably interdisciplinary across two or more of the constituent  departments of the Cornell Archaeology Program (Anthropology, Classics, Historic Preservation, History of Art and Visual Studies, Near Eastern Studies, and Landscape Architecture) and potentially beyond.

 

The salary for this position will be $40,000 per year, with benefits, and $2,000 per year in research funds. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2009, with decision expected by  May 20, 2009.

 

Eligibility: Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree no earlier than May 1, 2004. Applicants who will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (including filing the dissertation) by June 30, 2009 are eligible to apply. The completion date for the Ph.D. degree will in no circumstances be waived or extended.

 

Applications: Please send, by hard copy only, a letter of  application, CV, writing sample, list of courses that you can teach, and letters from three references by May 1, 2009, to:

 

Hirsch Postdoctoral Search

Archaeology Program

261 McGraw Hall

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14853

 

Cornell University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and educator.

U. of Alaska-One Year Tuition Waivers (Undergraduate)

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The University of Alaska- One Year Tuition Waivers 

 

To enhance the diversity of its international student population, University of Alaska Anchorage will offer three one-year tuition waivers to the first three non-sister-city international students to apply and be accepted to UAA for the Fall, 2009 semester with a referral from an EducationUSA advisor.  You can find a list of sister cities at http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/futurestudents/residency.cfm. and request the referral form from Doni Williams at doni@uaa.alaska.edu.  It can be submitted by e-mail, fax, or postal mail after the student has applied and obtained a student identification number.  Admission information can be found on the UAA International Student Services web site. Students will have to show the full amount of resources - $26,415.00 (to insure they can continue after the first year), but the actual cost to the student for that year will drop to an estimated $14679.

 

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a comprehensive metropolitan university situated in the heart of a vast and magnificent state.  Located on the edge of the nation’s last great wilderness, UAA is far from remote in the things that matter to students.   Innovative programs, a world-class faculty, and a brand new state-of-the art library are just the beginning.  Many people think of Alaska in extremes – and they’re right!  The Summers are extremely stunning, the people are extremely friendly, the winter sports are extremely exhilarating, and the animals are extremely wild!  Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, offers the best of what Alaska has to offer, with distinct seasons, great attractions, and rich cultural offerings year round.

University of Alaska Anchorage

University Center

3901Old Seward Highway, Suite 106

Anchorage, AK 99503-6035

907-786-1573 (phone)

907-786-4888 (fax)

doni@uaa.alaska.edu

http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss 

http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss/study_abroad.cfm

Final Tally coming

Ace! NewsFlash

With today's release of college acceptances, the app season for the Class of 2013 has practically come to a dramatic conclusion. Great news from Middlebury and Macalester, congratulations KV and JC!

Much has been rumored, much is being talked about, and yes, much remains to be analyzed, but Team Ace! would like to be the first to commend all our Junior Interns, advisees, test-prep students for their resolute determination to pursue the highest quality of college education, and we congratulate them for their success in receiving attractive college acceptances and financial aid/scholarship awards.

Stay tuned to this space for our follow-up posts as we
- review the admission results
- tally up Financial Aid & Scholarships (somewhere north of $1 million)
- finetune our advising strategies for Class of 2014
- and move through the next 3-4 weeks of intensive counseling with students, scholars and their families to make "the best choice."

What a season, what a moment in history, what exciting prospects lie ahead for all!

"Life is like a bowl of somtum...you never know how many chillies you'll find"