No. 154 2 n d November, 2009 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - Undergrad: International scholarships at Roger Williams University up to $16,000 per year - Undergrad: Rhodes College offers scholarships to international students - $5,000 - $32,000 per year - Undergrad: Presidential Scholarship for international students at Ramapo College: $ 20,000 per year - Graduate: Scholarship for Fulbright Scholars at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law - Fellowships: Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: 30 full-tuition fellowships to study critical languages summer 2010 II. News you can use - Centenary College of Louisiana introduces minor in Energy Management - CollegeWeekLive, the world s largest college fair- online: November 4th-7th, 2009 I. Scholarships and Fellowships INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY UP TO $16000 PER YEAR Roger Williams University is a 53-year-old independent, coeducational liberal arts university that has quickly established itself as a leader in higher education. A dynamic educational environment in which students live and learn to be global citizens, the University is committed to its mantra of learning to bridge the world. With 40 academic programs and a robust array of cocurricular activities available on its waterfront campus in historic Bristol, R.I., RWU looks to a set of core values in fulfilling its mission to prepare students for life as 21st century citizen-scholars. Under the leadership of President Roy J. Nirschel, Ph.D., the institution has achieved unprecedented academic and financial successes. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report named RWU the seventh-ranked baccalaureate college in the north. International Presidential Excellence Scholarship $16,000 per year Minimum GPA required for consideration-3.5 International Achievement Scholarship $10,000-13,000 per year Minimum GPA required for consideration-3.0 For more information, please contact: Mr. Wesley Roy Associate Director, International Admission Roger Williams University One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 USA 1.401.254.3500 / 1.401.254.3557 wroy@rwu.edu www.rwu.edu RHODES COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - $5,000 - $32,000 PER YEAR Rhodes College is a small liberal arts and sciences college located in Memphis, Tennessee. International students are eligible for scholarships at Rhodes valued at US $5,000 to $32,000 per year. There is no separate application process for these scholarships; students must simply submit the application and supporting documents for admission to be considered. Scholarship amounts are based on academic merit, standardized test scores, extracurricular accomplishments and letters of recommendation. There are two additional fellowships for which international students may apply: The Taylor Fellowship for Physics, valued at up to US $15,000 per year, is designed for students who are passionate about physics (www.rhodes.edu/finaid/1413.asp) and the Bonner Service Scholarship, valued at US $12,500 per year, is designed for servant leaders and students excited about community service (www.rhodes.edu/finaid/611.asp). Please see www.rhodes.edu/internationaladmissions or email Lauren Sefton at SEFTONL@rhodes.edu for more information about the admission process and scholarships at Rhodes College. For additional information, please contact: Lauren Sefton, Associate Director of Admissions: SEFTONL@rhodes.edu Rhodes College, Memphis, TN USA / www.rhodes.edu 111 1 1
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT RAMAPO COLLEGE, NJ -$20,000 PER YEAR Greeting from Ramapo College, NJ! Ramapo College offers the most prestigious award the Presidential Scholarship to qualified international students which is a $80,000 award to be used over four years ($20,000 per academic year) commencing in Fall 2010. The criteria to be selected for this award are the following; - Minimum of 3.5 GPA in high school - SAT scores of at least 1230 in Critical Reading and Mathematics Currently most of our international students are receiving the Presidential scholarship and I am very confident that many of your students will be eligible for this award which covers all their tuition for the 4 years of their undergraduate degree. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as fifth in the north in the Top Public Universities-Master's category, Ramapo College of New Jersey is sometimes mistaken for a private college. This is, in part, due to its unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its size of more than 5,660 students and its pastoral setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border. Distinguished by its innovative mission, Ramapo College is supported by its Four Pillars of Learning International, Intercultural, Interdisciplinary, and Experiential. Ramapo College provides an International focus in nearly all fields of study, preparing students to become globally well-versed and to take advantage of new opportunities in an increasing interdependent world. Ramapo College of New Jersey is listed in the December 2008 issue of Kiplinger s Personal Finance Magazine as among the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2009. This is the fourth consecutive year Ramapo has been included in the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges. The college was ranked #66 in the country, and one of two colleges in New Jersey in the Top 100. Ramapo College also is one of 212 institutions recommended by The Princeton Review in the Best in the Northeast section in the 2009 edition of The Best Northeastern Colleges. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor's degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing and social work. In addition, Ramapo College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels. The College also offers three graduate programs as well as articulated programs with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York University College of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Undergraduate students choose to concentrate their studies in one of five schools with more than 700 course offerings and 40 academic programs. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. For further information, please contact: Rajesh Adhikari Assistant Director for Int l Students and Scholars Roukema Center for International Education, ASB 123 Ramapo College 505 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: +001 (201) 684-7567 Fax: +001 (201) 684-7989 Email: radhikar@ramapo.edu www.ramapo.edu/international www.ramapo.edu/academics 222 2 2
SCHOLARSHIP FOR FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's LL.M. program is pleased to announce a new scholarship initiative for Fulbright Scholars. Fulbright Scholars who are admitted to the LL.M. program will be granted partial tuition waivers reducing their tuition costs to in-state tuition levels (i.e., approximate value of $15,000 USD for the 2009-2010 academic year). The Moritz College of Law is part of the largest university in the United States: The Ohio State University. The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio - the state capital and 15th largest city in the United States. Columbus is home to federal and state government and vibrant legal and business communities. Columbus is easy to navigate, but offers big-city amenities like art galleries, professional sporting events, theater, and great restaurants. Columbus is centrally located, making it an easy flight or drive to many other major U.S. cities. There are nearly 4,000 international students at Ohio State, hailing from 107 countries. More than 1,600 international scholars visit campus each year. The Moritz LL.M. Program is limited to just 25 students, which allows us to provide personal attention. The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law LL.M. Program: World-class education, small-town feel. For more information, program description, and application information, visit: http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/programs/llm. Contact information: Assistant Dean Jessica Richman Dworkin, dworkin.12@osu.edu, 614-688-5328. --------------- Jessica Richman Dworkin Assistant Dean International and Graduate Programs The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 55 West 12th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 614-688-5328 KATHRYN DAVIS FELLOWSHIPS FOR PEACE: 30 FULL-TUITION FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDY CRITICAL LANGUAGES SUMMER 2010 Deadline to apply, February 1, 2010 The Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce up to 30 full fellowships including tuition, room, board and books to attend Middlebury Language Schools, June August 2010. These fellowships link two affiliated institutions known internationally for language and international study: the Monterey Institute and Middlebury College. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, international business, or teaching foreign language, for Fall 2010. In the fourth year of this program, these fellowships are made possible by a $1 million gift from Kathryn Davis to address today s critical need for more effective language proficiency. The award covers the cost of tuition, room and board to attend the Middlebury summer Language Schools. Fellowship recipients will study Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian through the Language Schools signature immersion model: No English Spoken Here. This intense study, equivalent to a full year of college-level language learning, will allow students to enhance language skills to meet enrollment prerequisites at the Monterey Institute for Fall 2010. Fellowships for Peace recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic credentials, experience, and commitment to building a more peaceful world. Languages of Study at Middlebury College s Language Schools Fellowships are offered only for the following languages and levels: Arabic beginning or intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) intermediate Japanese intermediate Russian intermediate AND Programs at the Monterey Institute of International Studies Fellowships are offered only for students admitted to one of the following master s programs: International Business MBA International Policy Studies International Environmental Policy 333 3 3
Public Administration in International Management MPA Teaching Foreign Language Qualifications By the time of enrollment at the Monterey Institute in Fall 2010, students must demonstrate that they meet the language proficiency requirements for their program of study. MBA, International Policy studies, International Environmental Policy and MPA students are required to be at the following levels by the time of enrollment at the Monterey Institute: Arabic: Ready to begin studies at the second or third-year college level. Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Russian: Ready to begin studies at the third-year college level. Teaching Foreign Language students must be at the minimum fourth year college-level in their desired teaching language. One summer of intensive immersion language at the Middlebury Language Schools is the equivalent of one full year of college language study during the regular academic year. Students who successfully complete their studies at Middlebury should meet the Monterey Institute entry requirements. Contact Information Monterey Institute of International Studies Admissions Office 460 Pierce StreetMonterey, CA 93940 USA 831-647-4123 800-824-7235 (toll-free from inside the US) admit@miis.edu www.miis.edu II. News you can use CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA INTRODUCES MINOR IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT Centenary College has a distinguished history of educating students who have become leaders in the energy industry. The Energy Management Minor at Centenary is designed to prepare our next generation of leaders for the ever-expanding challenges they will face in this controversial and critical industry. While Centenary s location in the heart of one of the nation s largest natural gas plays (The Haynesville Shale) provides a unique opportunity for the study of oil and gas related issues, coursework in the minor also addresses the vital role that alternative forms of energy will play in meeting world demand. This 18-hour interdisciplinary program is intended for any Centenary student wishing a concentrated focus on energy related issues. The objective of the minor in Energy Management is to produce graduates with a strong and diversified understanding of current/emerging issues and management strategies associated with the energy industry. The curriculum provides a blend of Natural Sciences and Business courses to enhance student comprehension of oil, gas, and alternative energy production as well as their understanding and appreciation of the history, economics, and dynamics of the energy industry as a whole. For additional information about this program or others at the Frost School of Business contact: Dr. Chris Martin, Dean of the Frost School of Business Centenary College of Louisiana 2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 318.869.5149 cmartin@centenary.edu www.centenary.edu/business www.centenary.edu/programs/energy 444 4 4
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