Saturday, September 6, 2008

4 Scholarship Application Secrets

There is no accident that out of piles of scholarship application forms, only a few applicants will be selected as the receiver of a scholarship. Some people actually have the same qualification and attributes as others but why are they getting picked instead of the rest? The reason is simple. Those who have qualified for scholarships knew the secrets of how to affirm their chances of being granted a scholarship or being shortlisted for a face to face interview.
Scholarship Application Secret #1 Prepare Yourself Early
Know what you want and make your future clearer to yourself. Laying out plans for your future is very important as it will determine what kind of courses and examinations that you will be taking, indirectly determining the type of scholarship offers that are open to you. Also, by laying out your plans, you will know what it takes to achieve them. This is extremely important for the essay writing part of a scholarship application.
Scholarship Application Secret #2 Show Your Best
Filling the scholarship application form is all about presenting the best of yourself to the selection panel. Amplify your capabilities and the best will be to include proof such as reference letters and testimonials. Apart from heaping on the best that you have, you must also be prudent and disclose any flaws of yourself. This will make sure that your claim is not just a mere boast like any other application.
Scholarship Application Secret #3 Activities Participation
Essays are the most important part of a scholarship application as evaluation will be based on your thinking, your perception of events and how well you can present yourself. There is no rules on how to produce a good essay. Do not ever copy from a resume guide book as copied essays can be easily identified by these experienced panels.
Do participate in more co-curricular activities in school. This will help to provide you with experience and essence of leadership, management and team spirit which are vital in determining the success of your scholarship application.
Scholarship Application Secret #4 Dig for Scholarship Offers
You must know where to find for scholarship offers. Associations, welfare groups, colleges, government and corporate bodies are some of the organizations that provide scholarships for needy students. To get more information on the scholarships offered, the Internet can be a great medium to achieve this purpose.
Do note that some parties will give away free scholarship once in a while with no strings attached. You will be one step ahead of others if you have the chance of getting to know more offers earlier than others. If you want to increase the chances of being selected or shortlisted, what you need to do know is to immediately search for scholarship offers.
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Sarah Vecchi is a counselor with years of experience guiding students on issues such as study skills, family problems, career and of course, financial aids. With her experience and presence in this field, she is now able to link up with various organizations to provide the best scholarship offers for her readers.
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Monday, April 21, 2008

Oxford reject wins Harvard scholarship

A grammar school pupil who was rejected by Oxford University despite predictions he would achieve five A grades at A-Level has been given a £100,000 scholarship to study at Harvard.
Mark Parker, 18, was rejected by Oxford after he was interviewed in December. He had applied to study maths.
The university's decision to reject Mr Parker - who has so far scored 100 per cent in five out of 10 maths modules and in one of his Harvard assessment tests - will reignite the row over how universities choose students.



Only 53 percent of students admitted to Oxford are from the state sector.
In 2000, the institution's decision not to accept state school pupil Laura Spence provoked a storm of criticism.
Like Mr Parker, Miss Spence also travelled to Harvard on a scholarship to study biochemistry, completing her studies in 2004. David Clough, deputy headmaster of Mr Parker's school, Ermysted's, in Skipton, North Yorks, said: "We kept stating Mark was an exceptional pupil. We had a pupil last year who gained 100 per cent in 14 out of their 15 A-level modules but Oxford turned them away too Continuous Reading...

Sunday, January 13, 2008

RSM memberships program

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.
Who Can Apply?
Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply to the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.
What Does the Program Support?
The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a country other than their home country or country of residence. During the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.
Host Institution
Candidates should be accepted or invited by a host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.
Fellowships Award
Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program. The top candidates are submitted to the Selection Committee, which includes World Bank senior experts and Donors representatives, for final selection. In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.
Grants
Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books and software allowance. The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.
Fellow’s Commitment
Fellows are required to issue two reports, a mid-term report during the fellowship period and a final report containing the results of the research. The results of the McNamara fellows research work may be considered for publication by the World Bank. Fellows are expected to return to their home countries and resume their academic or research position upon completion of the fellowship. They are also expected to mention the McNamara fellowship award in any publication related to their doctoral research work, including their thesis, and to provide the Program with a copy of their thesis upon graduation.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008

PROGRAM JAPANESE 2008

Beasiswa Monbukagakusho (Program Japanese Studies) - 2008
Program Japanese Studies adalah salah satu program beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang (Monbukagakusho) yang dirancang khusus bagi para mahasiswa/i yang sedang kuliah di jurusan Jepang untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Jepang dan memperdalam pengertian kebudayaan Jepang. Program ini adalah program non-gelar dan lamanya adalah 1 tahun dari Oktober 2008.
Syarat-syarat:• Mahasiswa yang masih aktif kuliah di salah satu perguruan tinggi yang mempelajari bahasa, budaya, dan sastra Jepang;• Usia di bawa 30 tahun pada tanggal 1 April 2008; Read more of Beasiswa Monbukagakusho (Program Japanese Studies) - 2008 Continuous Reading...

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2008-2009

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program 2008/2009
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program carry a 12-month stipend for each student of $20,000 and an annual cost-of-education allowance of up to $12,000 and up to $20,000 support for a four to six week research collaboration at a NOAA facility.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships provides support for outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate-level research in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archeology, particularly by women and members of minority groups. Doctoral students for up to four years, and masters students may be supported for up to two years. Continuous Reading...

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

The University of Queensland Scholarship 2008
Four one-year scholarships, each valued at $1500, are available from the UQ Business School and School of Tourism to be awarded to outstanding Australian and International students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the UQ Ipswich Campus in 2008.
Eligibility & Benefits• Four one-year scholarships are available, each worth $1500
Basis of Award• Criteria based on Year 12 Overall Position, or international equivalent. Interviews may be required; Read more of The University of Queensland Scholarship 2008 Continuous Reading...

Indonesia Scholarship Support Project

Through the Indonesia Scholarship Support Project (ISSP) and with funding from the British Council, the AED Center for International Training administered the scholarship of 22 Indonesian scholars enrolled in masters and doctoral programs in the US. This included monitoring the scholars' academic progress and welfare, maintaining communications with their professors and advisors, and helping them adjust to the U.S. higher education system. The scholars were staff members of the Republic of Indonesia's Ministry of Education participating in the Asian Development Bank-funded Junior Secondary Education Project to strengthen the secondary school system in the country. While in the US, the participants pursued advanced degrees in fields such as educational planning and management, school administration, policy development, classroom-based assessment, curriculum development, and school innovation. Continuous Reading...

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Studying Program university

The University of St.Gallen (HSG), a leading public state university in Switzerland, was founded as a «Business Academy» in 1898 - in the heyday of St.Gallen embroidery - and offered its first lectures in 1899. The HSG continues to pursue the goal of providing its nearly 5'000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law and social sciences.With success:
Constantly ranked amongst the top business schools in Europe
Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB
Unique study program to develop students both in professional and personal terms
Strong international orientation (34% of students come from 70 nations worldwide; 48% of the faculty are foreign nationals; member of CEMS, PIM and APSIA; network of more than 120 partner universities)
Switzerland's business university with the greatest placing powerThe University of St.Gallen is increasing its efforts to be a meeting point for students from a wide variety of cultures. In the interest of even stronger internationalization, it therefore offers additional places for students from countries outside the European Union. For these students special "Variety Management" admission criteria are available. For more details see the brochure "Master's Programs in English". Continuous Reading...

Studying Program

The University of St.Gallen (HSG), a leading public state university in Switzerland, was founded as a «Business Academy» in 1898 - in the heyday of St.Gallen embroidery - and offered its first lectures in 1899. The HSG continues to pursue the goal of providing its nearly 5'000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law and social sciences.With success:
Constantly ranked amongst the top business schools in Europe
Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB
Unique study program to develop students both in professional and personal terms
Strong international orientation (34% of students come from 70 nations worldwide; 48% of the faculty are foreign nationals; member of CEMS, PIM and APSIA; network of more than 120 partner universities)
Switzerland's business university with the greatest placing powerThe University of St.Gallen is increasing its efforts to be a meeting point for students from a wide variety of cultures. In the interest of even stronger internationalization, it therefore offers additional places for students from countries outside the European Union. For these students special "Variety Management" admission criteria are available. For more details see the brochure "Master's Programs in English".
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