2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program and Undergraduate Intensive English Language Study Program

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Announcement for 2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program and 2011 Undergraduate Intensive English Language Study Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/E) and the US Embassy are pleased to announce two exchange programs for undergraduate students. The Global UGRAD Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of US study in a non-degree program. The Goal of the program is to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders, from non-elite and under-represented groups in East Asia, with a substantive exchange experience at a US college or university. The Office of Academic Exchange Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is soliciting applicants for a new eight-week Undergraduate Intensive English Language Study Program. The Undergraduate Intensive English Language Study program will enroll undergraduate students from underserved disadvantaged sectors in EAP who demonstrate the potential to become student leaders, in eight-week intensive language courses at colleges and universities in the United States. It will also provide them with an introduction to American institutions, society and culture. Relevant information and application form can be viewed and drawn herewith. Please submit your application by November 22.2010For further information, please contact the Thailand-U.S. Educational Foundation (Fulbright) Tel. 0-2285-0581-2 ext. 106 or 107, or emailTUSEF@fulbrightthai.org.

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AAUW International Fellowships

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AAUW International Fellowships

AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S.

Fellowships support one year of study in the United States at the Master’s, PhD or Post-doctoral level. Grant Details:

· Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $18,000

· Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000

· Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

· Field of Study: Unrestricted

· Application deadline: Dec. 1, 2010

· Fellowship year: July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012

For more information and application materials: www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

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Monterey Institute Scholarships for Language Studies

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Monterey Institute is offering two scholarships for intensive language study for Summer 2011.

Betty and David Jones Language Scholarships: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish

The Betty and David Jones Scholarships offer up to 50 full-tuition scholarships for study during the summer 2011 at the Middlebury Language Schools, the Monterey Institute's Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) or the Monterey Institute Intensive English Program. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011.

To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011. A limited number of top students will receive full scholarships including tuition, room, and board to attend the Middlebury Language Schools. Additional highly qualified students will receive full scholarships including tuition, room, and board to attend the Middlebury Language Schools. Additional highly qualified students will receive tuition-only scholarships to attend SILP or the Intensive English Program at the Monterey Institute.

Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian

The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace offer up to 30 full-fellowships, including tuition, room, board, and books to attend Middlebury Language Schools during summer 2011. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011.

To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011.

February 1, 2011 deadline for both scholarships. To be considered for both you must apply for both scholarships.

If your language is Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian you are encouraged to apply to both scholarships.

For more information and to apply: www.miis.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships

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EducationUSA Scholarship at the University of Evansville

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The University of Evansville (Indiana) is again offering its competitive scholarship for students coming through EducationUSA Advising Centers, for the $15,000 per academic year scholarship. To receive the scholarship, students must be academically eligible for admission to the University and have the EducationUSA adviser's nomination. Students may begin either in August or January. Conditional acceptances are available for students who do not yet have the necessary English proficiency; they may begin in our Intensive English Center and transition into undergraduate studies when ready. This scholarship is renewable each year for 4 years.

Among Midwest colleges and universities, the University of Evansville ranks #3 as a Great School at a Great Price and #10 overall from the U.S. News and World Report’s latest “Best Colleges” issue. This year University of Evansville was also cited among universities with an outstanding program in study abroad. The School of Business boasts AACSB International accreditation and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, ABET accreditation.

For more information: www.evansville.edu/intadmission

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THINK BEYOND BORDERS VIDEO CONTEST FOR SCHOLARSHIP

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ENTER THE THINK BEYOND BORDERS VIDEO CONTEST AND WIN A U.S. SCHOLARSHIP

– DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1ST

Destination California and the AACC International are giving you the

chance to win more than $9,000 in scholarships. All you have to do is

tell us how to market to students in your country. In other words, how

can U.S. colleges make you and your friends interested in studying

abroad in America? Tell us and you could win!

Deadline extended to

November 1, 2010!

Who can Enter

The Think Beyond The Borders video contest is open to all students

outside of the United States interested in studying in the U.S.A. or

who are currently international students studying in the U.S.

Contest Rules

Please read the directions carefully.

• You must live outside the U.S. or be an international student at one

the participating colleges in the U.S.

• The scholarships can only be used at participating community

colleges in the U.S. (full list of colleges at

http://www.destinationca.org/TBB/images/files/TBB_colleges.pdf).

• Funds can only be used for tuition and will be credited directly to

the school.

• Each participant or group may submit as many videos as they like.

Each video is eligible to win one prize, however the content should be

different for each video.

• The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges who will consider the

popularity of the video, so make sure to have your friends visit your

YouTube video page and hit the “Like” button to vote for you and post

a comment.

Prizes

1st place receives $5,000 USD toward a scholarship to study in the U.S.

2nd place receives $3,000 USD toward a scholarship to study in the U.S.

3rd place receives $1,000 USD toward a scholarship to study in the U.S.

Because there is no limit to the number of videos you can submit, you

have the chance to win more than one prize. Good luck!

For more information and to enter the competition

www.destinationca.org/TBB/index.php

Good luck!

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