EducationUSA Weekly Update     
                               

No. 97, September 15, 2008

I. Scholarships and Fellowships
- Undergraduate: Augustana College International Merit Scholarship, Rock Island, Illinois
- Undergraduate and Graduate: Capital University Academic Scholarships, Bexley, Ohio
- Undergraduate and Graduate: Boise State University Undergraduate Scholarships&Graduate Assistantships, Boise, Idaho
- Graduate: Brandeis University International Business School Merit-based Scholarships, Waltham, Massachusetts

II. News you can use

- Full-Tuition Fellowships from Top Business Schools… more plentiful than you may know

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Undergraduate: Augustana College International Merit Scholarship
Rock Island, Illinois

Augustana College welcomes students from all countries to study at their college. The friendly midwestern campus makes Augustana a great choice for international students seeking a top education in the United States.

Application Deadline

Scholarships: no separate application   
General Admission:  no official deadline, although applications prior to Feb. 1 receive priority consideration 

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships

Augustana offers a limited number of international merit scholarships to qualified students who have been accepted for admission.  Awards are based upon the overall academic strength of each applicant. Financial assistance can only be awarded to students who have been officially accepted into Augustana College, having provided the College with all the information requested in the application process. The maximum award of $15,000 is renewable each year if academic good standing is maintained. Additional help (up to $2000 per year) may be available through campus employment.
General Admission

Admission of non-U.S. citizens to Augustana College is based upon overall academic strength (as documented by the appropriate credentials) as well as the financial ability to meet the cost of an Augustana education. International students are advised to enroll fall term which is the beginning of the school year and gives international students greater opportunities for orientation and participation.

Further Information: http://www.augustana.edu/x578.xml

Contact

Diane Carnithan
Coordinator of International Student Admissions
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
639 38th Street
Rock Island IL 61201-2296 USA
Tel: (309) 794-7314
Fax: (309) 794-8797
dianecarnithan@augustana.edu

 

 

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Undergraduate and Graduate: Capital University Academic Scholarships
Bexley, Ohio

Capital University is the oldest university in Central Ohio, founded by the Lutheran Church. It is currently affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and is one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America. The educational mission based on Lutheran values of free inquiry, critical thinking, and leadership. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs.

Application Deadline

General Admission:  varies by program

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships: No separate scholarship application

Academic Scholarships
Capital rewards academic excellence with a number of merit-based scholarships.
Collegiate Fellowship
Competitive award (up to full tuition) made to entering first-year high school students based on academic performance, standardized test scores and on-campus interviews. This award is renewable if your cumulative GPA is 3.00 or higher. Awards are made for a maximum of eight fall and spring semesters (four years).
Capital Scholars Award
Competitive scholarship (up to full tuition) made to entering first-year multicultural high school students who plan to attend Capital and live in the residence halls. This award is renewable if your cumulative GPA is 2.50 or higher. Awards are made for a maximum of eight fall and spring semesters (four years)
Brockman Fellowship
Competitive fellowship (up to full tuition) awarded to entering first-year high school students who are majoring in mathematics or computer science. Recipients are selected through the Collegiate Fellowship competition. This award is renewable if your cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher. The Brockman Fellowship is awarded for a maximum of eight fall and spring semesters (four years).
Presidential Scholarship
Renewable award given to incoming first-year students (on the basis of outstanding high school records and ACT/SAT results) and to transfer students (on the basis of collegiate academic performance). This tuition-based award is applied to a maximum of 8 semesters (fall and spring only) so long as you are continuously enrolled as a full-time student. Renewal of this scholarship also requires that you maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average at Capital. Music students are not eligible for this award.
Rev. Rufus Tarrant Grant
Awards given to eligible multicultural students. This tuition-based award may be renewed if your cumulative GPA is 2.00 or higher. Awards are made for a maximum of eight fall and spring semesters (four years).
General Admission Requirements vary by programs, including TOEFL/IELTS scores

Further Information
General information for international students: http://www.capital.edu/153/
Scholarship information: http://www.capital.edu/191/
TOEFL Scores: http://www.capital.edu/3280/ 

Contact
Jennifer Adams
Director
Capital University
International Education
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH
43209-2394
+1-614-236-7102
+1-614-236-6171
international@capital.edu

 

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Undergraduate and Graduate: Boise State University Undergraduate Scholarships & Graduate Assistantships
Boise, Idaho

All students who possess an outstanding academic record, and who are not residents of Idaho are automatically considered for a Gem scholarship. This scholarship waives the total cost of non-resident tuition, valued at $7,800 per year. The International Admissions Office awards five scholarships, valued at $7,800 per year, to new freshman or transfer international students with strong academic records applying for the fall semester. Additionally, The International Programs Office awards 15 fee waivers, valued at $7,800 per year, to continuing international students.

Application Deadline

Scholarships:   all application materials should be submitted by Feb. 15

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships
The university offers nonresident tuition assistance scholarships, as well as graduate assistantships for international students. To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must have the equivalent of a minimum cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0
General Admission
For admission as an undergraduate student, the minimum TOEFL test score is 500 on the paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 5.0.  In case of TOEFL score of at least 450/133/46, or an IELTS score of 4.5, granted conditional admission can be granted as an undergraduate student to Boise State University, but must first enroll in the Intensive English Program.
To be admitted as a graduate student, the minimum TOEFL test score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 on the Internet-based test. The minimum score required on the IELTS test is 6. Note: If applying to a graduate program in Engineering or Business and Economics, the minimum score on the TOEFL test is 587/240/95. The IELTS test minimum score is a 6.5. Conditional admission due to low English proficiency is not offered to graduate level students.
Further Information

http://admissions.boisestate.edu/international/
http://international.boisestate.edu/content.asp?cat=2&id=13

Contact
International Student Admissions
Sally Pittman, International Admissions Coordinator
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1320 USA
E-mail: INTERNTL@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-1757      
Fax: (208) 426-3765
The International Programs Office
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1145 USA
E-mail: internationalinfo@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-3652      
Fax: (208) 426-5410

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Graduate: Brandeis University International Business School Merit-based Scholarships, Waltham, Massachusetts

„A pioneering professional school dedicated to teaching and research in global finance, management and economic policy. We respond to the growing need for international vision and expertise by preparing exceptional individuals from around the world to become principled leaders of global companies and public institutions.

We teach cutting-edge theory, immerse students in international experiences, and connect them to best practice in business and policy. This learning experience transforms the way our graduates view the world, and helps them develop skills and insights to chart its future.”

Application Deadline

Scholarships:   for the fall semester: February 15 priority deadline for scholarship
General Admission:  December 15 early notification deadline, April 15 final deadline

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships

Relative to other business and professional schools, the International Business School offers generous financial aid, in the form of both merit-based and need-based aid. Our major merit-based scholarship programs make awards to nearly one-third of incoming students.
Students do not have to apply separately for financial aid. Every applicant - whether from the US or from other countries - is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, and every student who completes the Statement of Financial Resources in our application is also considered for need-based awards. Financial aid awards are communicated to the student at the time he or she is admitted.
The School's merit-based financial aid draws on several major scholarship programs:
• Dean’s Prize Scholarships offer up to full tuition awards to students of exceptional merit.
• American Leadership Awards recognize outstanding US citizens and residents with scholarships that offset part of tuition costs.
• Global Leadership Awards recognize outstanding candidates of other nationalities with scholarships that offset part of tuition costs.
• The Feld and Scharfman scholarships recognize students with special accomplishments in business, finance and economics with scholarships that offset part of tuition costs.
• Lubin Endowed Scholarship and Fellowship, awarded to students with a specific interest in economic, social, or labor issues.
Our need-based aid program, which provides support to some students not selected for merit awards, considers a combination of financial need and qualifications for professional success. In any given year, the amount of need-based aid is subject to the availability of funds.

General Admission
Admission requirements vary by programs. Generally complete application form with essay, $55 application fee, resume, official GMAT or GRE scores, TOEFL (600 – paper-based, 250 – computer-based) /IELTS scores, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation are needed. Consult website for further details.

Further Information
http://www.brandeis.edu/global/prospective_students.php
http://www.brandeis.edu/global/prospective_admissions_scholarships.php

Contact
Holly Chase, M.Ed.
Assistant Dean for Admission
hchase@brandeis.edu
Tel: 781-736-4829

International Business School (IBS)
Mail Stop - MS 032
Sachar International Center
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454
Tel (Admissions): 781-736-2252
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II. News you can use

Full-Tuition Fellowships from Top Business Schools – More than you may know
Sept. 4th 2008

by Alison Damast

Here's a look at some of the basics about full-tuition scholarships at some of the leading MBA programs.

One of the management education world's greatest secrets is the wide variety of full-tuition fellowship programs at business schools. There are more than you might think—University of Virgina's Darden School of Business, for example, offers 61 full-tuition fellowships—and it is well worth taking the time to look into them during the application process. It could save you a cool $150,000, the average price for a two-year education at a top business school. We've rounded up some of the top schools' full-tuition fellowship programs, along with how to apply for them.

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/sep2008/bs2008094_035405.htm

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Note from REAC Nancy Keteku: “The Consortium fellowships mentioned in the story (www.cgsm.org) are unfortunately only for US citizens and permanent residents, but it's a wonderful program. EducationUSA Advisors should subscribe to Business Week's newsletter - it's the easiest way I know to learn about MBA admissions, incrementally.”