Showing posts with label Scholarship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scholarship. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD High School Achievement Scholarship

Purpose:

To recognize and reward academic achievement at the senior high school level and to encourage students to pursue post-secondary studies.

Value: Up to $2,500

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident and an Alberta resident; and plan to enroll or be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program or apprenticeship program.

Selection:

A student must have a minimum combined average based on five designated courses in at least one grade: Grade 10, 11 or 12. The minimum average, value of the award, and courses that can be used depend on the year the student graduated. Click here to view the list of course requirements:
http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/rutherfordcourserequirements.pdf

Application:

1. View and print the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for High School
Achievement application form:

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/RutherfordScholarship.pdf

2. Find your post-secondary institution code number:

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/codes.pdf

3. View a list of frequently asked questions for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/Alexander%20rutherford%20faq.pdf

Application forms are also available from Alberta Scholarship Programs and at all Alberta High Schools.

Mail to: Alberta Scholarship Programs
4th Floor, 9940-106 Street
Box 28000 Station Main
Edmonton Alberta T5J 4R4

Contact: Telephone: 1-780-427-8640

Website: http://alis.alberta.ca/scholarships

E-mail: scholarships@gov.ab.ca

Deadline:

May 1 for post-secondary studies starting in September, and
December 1 for post-secondary studies starting in January.

Search “Alexander Rutherford” at
http://alis.alberta.ca/hs/fo/scholarships/ABScholarships.html for more information.


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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Description

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation established the Gates Cambridge Trust through a donation to the University of Cambridge. The sole purpose of the Gates Cambridge Trust is to award scholarships to enable the brightest of the world’s young leaders and scholars to undertake graduate work at Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost
of studying in Cambridge and maybe held for one to four years of study. The value of the scholarship depends on the level of tuition-fees for individual courses but is on the order of $32,000 a year.

In establishing the Gates Cambridge Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to effecting change and addressing global problems.

Criteria for Selection

Gates Cambridge Scholars should demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, a capacity for leadership, and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

Applicants from every country outside the United Kingdom are eligible to apply, and should normally be under 30 years old. Candidates must obtain before beginning study in Cambridge, an Honours Bachelor degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university. High GPA and strong GRE scores are also required. Only students who have been accepted into an academic program at Cambridge are considered for selection as Gates Cambridge Scholars.

Gates Cambridge Scholars are expected to be outstanding students who have leadership potential and a commitment to serve their communities. These criteria are interpreted broadly. The Gates Cambridge Trust has noted that scholarly achievement and potential should be “coupled with a commitment to use the benefits of higher education for the common good.” Applicants must also have a sound academic reason for wanting to study at Cambridge. Gates Cambridge Scholars are expected to be intellectually curious, emotionally mature, intellectually robust, and possess a willingness to take risks, to argue, to challenge, and to reflect on the wider implications of their subject.

Cambridge also has a tradition of finding quirky and unusual students who turn out to make a contribution. They are not looking necessarily for those who have done the best so far. According to the Trust, they are looking for a few “Bolshy-types” who have cut against the grain because they may be the most creative and original. This is often demonstrated in a willingness to take risks. They do not necessarily want people with conventional polish. They do want people who will go into all walks of life. Gates Scholars are likely to gain privilege as result of taking a course of study. Thus, the selectors are looking for people who recognize
that with privilege comes responsibility and a duty to the wider community.

Application Procedure

Students apply for admission to Cambridge University through the normal admissions procedures. For applicants applying from US universities, the deadline for the application is October 15. There is now one standardized form for admission to Cambridge which includes a 500 word essay and three letters of reference. All of these application materials are reviewed together in Cambridge at every stage of the application process.

Applicants from the U.S. will be expected to have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence of sustained academic achievement in study, and a strong performance in GRE scores, together with references able to speak knowledgeably about the candidate's actual academic performance and his or her potential for scholarly growth.

Three letters of recommendation are required. Two letters for admission must be from people who have taught the student and are able to speak about academic ability. The third letter of reference should be from someone who can comment on personal qualities such as leadership potential and social commitment and who is aware of the strong competition for places at Cambridge. Since it is often difficult for people at Cambridge to interpret academic transcripts from the US, letters of recommendation that put a student’s program into context are helpful. In addition, anything in a letter of recommendation to signal that a particular student is different, unusual, or has taken risks is also considered helpful.

Deadlines for Graduate Study: The application deadline in the United States is October 15. Deadlines for applicants from countries other than the United States follow a different schedule. Consult the Cambridge Graduate Study Prospectus to confirm deadlines for citizens of member states of the European Union or other parts of the world.

Each year, Cambridge receives approximately 650 applications for graduate study from applicants from the US. These applications are first evaluated and ranked by the department or program to which they have applied. These ranked lists are trimmed to approximately 180- 200 candidates, which is further reduced to a shortlist of 112 finalists from the U.S. who are invited to interviews in February in Annapolis, Maryland. Shortlisted candidates invited to interviews will be contacted before the Christmas break. All of the candidates interviewed will be admitted to a graduate program at Cambridge. Within a few days after the Annapolis interviews, approximately 45 candidates are offered Gates Cambridge Scholarships. Applicants who are accepted to Cambridge but not selected as Gates Cambridge Scholars are automatically considered for a partial-cost awards from one of the other Cambridge Trusts.

 See also:
• Gates Cambridge website: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
• Cambridge Graduate Prospectus: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/
• Peter Hansen, “Unofficial Notes on the Gates Cambridge Scholarship,” NAFA Newsletter: http://www.nafadvisors.org/newsletter_0302.htm
• Cambridge Guide (ugrad and graduate): http://www.cam.ac.uk/cambuniv/guide/
• Gates Cambridge Scholar website: http://gates.gatesscholar.org/
• Study in the British Isles: http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/FS/britainstudy.html


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Florida Bright Futures Scholarships




The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has helped more than 635,000 Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. The program offers three levels of scholarship awards – the Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS), the Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS), and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV). Read this brochure to find out how to qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship.


The Application

To apply for a Bright Futures Scholarship, you must submit a completed, error free Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) during your last year in high school (after December 1 and prior to graduation). You must apply during your last year in high school, before graduation,* or you will forfeit all future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship. To apply online, visit www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org select “State Grants, Scholarships & Applications” and then select “Apply Here.” The application gives the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) permission to evaluate your high school transcript and test scores for eligibility for state scholarships and grants, including a Bright Futures Scholarship. You may apply prior to meeting all requirements.

NEW! An eligible student who graduates mid-year may receive an initial award in the spring term following the student’s graduation. The FFAA must be submitted by August 31 of the student’s graduation year (prior to the spring term enrolled).

Your Transcript Evaluations

End-of-Year Graduates

Your high school will automatically submit your transcript electronically to the FDOE multiple times for evaluation during the year, but you submit only ONE application:

• Mid-year, 7th semester – after the fall term is completed and semester grades are posted. A mid-year 7th semester transcript evaluation includes fall coursework completed, spring coursework in progress, community service hours completed, and test scores for test dates through January 31.

• Final, 8th semester – several weeks after your spring graduation and after all grades are posted. A final, 8th semester transcript evaluation includes all coursework and community service hours completed, and test scores for test dates through June 30.

You may lose a mid-year 7th semester award only if you do not graduate from a Florida public or FDOE-registered private high school. However, if your GPA improves and/or other requirements are met during your final high school semester, you may then qualify for an award or higher award level based on the evaluation of your final high school transcript.

Notifications – will be posted online to your Financial Aid Recipient History.
• Mid-year, 7th semester notifications begin posting in March
• Final, 8th semester notifications begin posting in August

Mid-Year Graduates

Your high school will automatically submit your transcript electronically to the FDOE multiple times for evaluation during the year, but you submit only ONE application:
• 7th semester – after the spring term of your junior year is completed and semester grades are posted. A mid-year 7th semester transcript evaluation includes spring coursework completed, community service hours completed, and test scores for test dates through the end of June.

• Final, 8th semester – several weeks after the fall graduation and all grades are posted. A final, 8th semester transcript evaluation includes all coursework and community service hours completed, and test scores for test dates through the end of December.

You may lose a mid-year 7th semester award only if you do not graduate from a Florida public or FDOE-registered private high school. However, if your GPA improves and/or other requirements are met during your final high school semester, you may then qualify for an award or higher award level based on the evaluation of your final high school transcript.

Notifications – will be posted online to your Financial Aid Recipient History.

• Mid-year 7th semester notifications may begin posting as early as August
• Final, 8th semester notifications begin posting in February

For more information and to apply, visit  :  www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dell Scholarship Overview


The Dell Scholars Program is about you, and your determination to succeed.

This is a program that looks beyond academic performance and grades. You don’t need the highest grades to apply. It rewards your determination to achieve great things through higher education.

Unlike many other college scholarships, the Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.

Criteria for Application

To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:

Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of      two of the last three years.
Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year.
Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA.
Demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.



Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:

Individual determination to succeed
Future goals and plans to achieve them
Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
Demonstrated need for financial assistance


How to apply

Completing the online application is the first step to becoming a Dell Scholar. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed, and a group of Dell Scholar Semifinalists will be selected. Semifinalists are asked to submit a current copy of their high school transcript, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from their FAFSA, and an online recommendation. After the semifinalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee.

The application will ask about the following:

The different responsibilities you have in addition to school at both work and home.

You will be able to describe your life at home, tell us about your family, your greatest challenges and adversities, how you overcame them, and why you have the determination to succeed.

Information about your classes, your college readiness program experience, and future plans for college.

Information on your level of financial need.

We don't focus on just your grades/test scores but how you have prepared yourself for college

We don’t ask for a laundry list of activities and club involvement

We do ask for a drive to push yourself to earn a bachelor degree


College Readiness Program Guidelines

The Dell Scholars Program is available to students participating in approved college readiness/college access programs. If your school/area has a program that you believe meet the criteria below, please submit the informational request for your program to be reviewed for inclusion in the Dell Scholars Program.

College readiness/college access program requirements for inclusion in the Dell Scholars Program:

Reaches students in the academic middle, underserved populations, or first generation college students.

Academic preparation through rigorous coursework, AP courses, IB programs, dual enrollment, college admissions preparation, academic workshops, and meetings to improve students' academic readiness for college.

Financial preparation through completion of the FAFSA, financial aid education, application assistance.

Philosophy of not relying on the "numbers" but rather a focus on non-cognitive evaluation.

Personal preparation of student for college through mentoring/advising.

Begins working with students no later than junior year

Meetings/programs with students and advisors no less than monthly during school year

Sufficient data indicating success of program

Ability to be replicated at other schools/locations

Acceptance of college readiness/college access programs into the Dell Scholars Program is at the sole discretion of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.


Approved College Readiness Programs

The Dell Scholars Program works with college readiness programs who prepare students with demonstrated financial need for college. Several studies have shown that completing rigorous academic curriculums in high school and providing students opportunities to learn about colleges, financial aid, and campus life helps students overcome socioeconomic disadvantages. Preparing more completely for college in high school tends to result in increased college completion rates.

NOTE: College Readiness Programs may have similar names or only operate in certain geographies. Please read a full description of each college readiness program to ensure your program is on the approved list. You can see a brief description of the program by placing your mouse over the program name. Clicking on the program name will direct you to the program's website where you can read more details.


For more information and to apply, visit  http://www.dellscholars.org

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RonBrown Scholarship Overview

RonBrown Scholars represent an exceptional group of young talented African Americans, who all have a strong dedication to leadership and service.  RonBrown Scholars all graduate from some of the best academic programs in the country and continue to go on to outstanding careers in the arts, law, medicine, business, the sciences and more.  Each has demonstrated their commitment to service and continue that commitment as young professionals through the RonBrown Scholar Community Service Foundation, Ron Brown Scholar Alumni Association and beyond.


Eligibility Requirements

The RonBrown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated RonBrown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. RonBrown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.

RonBrown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the RonBrown Scholar Fund. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately.


Application Deadline

The RonBrown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):

November 1st - application will be considered for the RonBrown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.

January 9th - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.

Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.

Due to the volume of applications received, the RonBrown Scholar Program can only notify semi-finalists and finalists of their status in the competition. This notification will be made in February and March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site in early May.


Scholarship Conditions

RonBrown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, and other college-related expenses.
For further information, please contact us:

RonBrown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434 964 1588
Fax: 434 964 1589
E-mail: info@ronbrown.org


For more information and to apply, visit    :  www.ronbrown.org

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Barry Goldwater Scholarship Overview


The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was authorized by the United States Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The creation of this program pays tribute to the leadership, courage, and vision of Senator Goldwater and establishes in his name an endowed recognition program to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.

The purpose of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, as stated in the enabling legislation, is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. A more realistic statement of the purpose, in today's terms, is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research.

The Foundation is supported by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Fund, which has been established in the Treasury of the United States. Funding for awards and administrative expenses derives from interest on the Trust Fund, invested in U.S. securities.

General Guidelines

The Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students, to be known as Barry Goldwater Scholars, in the spring of 2013 for use during the 2013–2014 academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students—those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors in the 2013–2014 academic year—who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students who are in the sophomore or junior class during the 2012–2013 academic year. Two-year institutions may nominate up to two students who are sophomores during the 2012–2013 academic year. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official online nomination process on the Foundation's website.

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support. Scholars may opt to study abroad, but their Goldwater funding will be based on their U.S. institution's budget. Scholars must consult with the Foundation prior to signing up for an overseas program, as there may be some costs associated with being overseas that are prohibited from being covered by this scholarship.

The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships. The number of scholarships to be awarded per state will depend on the number and qualifications of the nominees from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and, considered as a single entity, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The word "resident" as used in this context refers to a person who has legal residence in the state from which he or she is a candidate. This status might be indicated by parents' place of residence. If that criterion of residence is not relevant, the candidate's legal residence will be determined by his or her eligibility for in-state tuition rates (where applicable) and place of voter registration.


Career in Mathematics, the Natural Sciences, or Engineering

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields.
In awarding scholarships, the Foundation Board of Trustees will consider the nominee's field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field.

Nominees for Goldwater Scholarships must include in their online application a statement of interest in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, detailing how their academic program and their overall educational plans will prepare them for their chosen career goal. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees.

Students who plan to study medicine are eligible for a Goldwater Scholarship only if they plan a research career rather than a career as a medical doctor in a private practice.

Conditions of Eligibility

To be considered for nomination as a Goldwater Scholar, a student must:

 Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2012–2013 academic year. "Sophomore" is defined as a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2013. Sophomore nominees can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Students in two-year colleges who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate program at another institution may be nominated. "Junior" is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2013. Junior nominees can expect to receive a maximum of one year of support.

 Have a college grade-point average of at least "B" (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class. Be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or, in the case of nominees from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, a United States national. Nominations from permanent residents must include a letter of the nominee's intent to obtain U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card).

A scholar may seek postponement of his or her award because of ill health or other mitigating circumstances, upon application to the President at:

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
6225 Brandon Ave., Suite 315
Springfield, VA 22150-2519
Telephone: 703.756.6012
goldh2o@vacoxmail.com


For more information and to apply, visit                         http://www.act.org/goldwater


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Monday, December 3, 2012

SMART Scholarship Overview


The DoD recognizes the need to support the education of America’s future scientists and engineers. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is part of a concentrated effort to improve the flow of new, highly skilled technical labor into DoD facilities and agencies and to enhance the technical skills of the workforce already in place. 

SMART Scholarship offers scholarships to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for excelling in STEM fields. Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in civil service roles following graduation.

Through SMART, we are proud to offer our research leaders of tomorrow not only an education, but a career. 

SMART Scholars Receive:

• Cash award paid at a rate of $25,000 - $41,000 per year depending on prior educational experience
• Full tuition and related education expenses
• Health Insurance reimbursement allowance
• Book allowance
• Summer Internships (multi-year participants)
• Post-Graduation Career Opportunities

SMART Scholarship Applicants

SMART Scholarships are awarded to applicants who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering
• Geosciences
• Industrial and Systems Engineering (Technical tracks only)
• Information Sciences
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Biosciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
• Computer and Computational Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Oceanography
• Operations Research
• Physics

Employment Placement

Upon graduation, SMART Scholarship award recipients are placed in civilian jobs in DoD laboratories and agencies. The post-degree service commitment is commensurate with the length of the scholarship award. Please see program website for additional details.

Award Benefits

In addition to paying tuition and other educational expenses, SMART Scholarship  Participants receive a generous cash award and health insurance allowance. Cash awards are paid at a rate of $25,000 - $41,000 per year depending on prior educational experience.

Internships

SMART Scholarships include summer internships. Internships are located at DoD facilities and include a stipend to cover travel expenses.

Eligibility

The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is open only to citizens of the United States. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible. Proof of citizenship is required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. Applicants for undergraduate awards must becurrently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Awardees must be eligible to receive and hold a security clearance. Please see the program website for details about the security clearance process.

Application Guidelines

The application opens in August and closes in December. Award notification occurs each spring. For more information and to apply visit       :  http://www.asee.org/smart



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