University of Notre Dame Summer Language Abroad (SLA) Grant Program, 2015

University of Notre Dame, USA

University of Notre Dame is inviting applications for SLA grant program available for both undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may propose any foreign language study abroad program that is rigorous, reputable and has been chosen with the help of a Notre Dame SLA Program Faculty Advisor. On average, SLA Grant recipients demonstrate gains of 1.58 levels on the ACTFL OPI language proficiency scale after a mere 6-weeks abroad–a degree of improvement equivalent to nearly two semesters of foreign language coursework. Funding for SLA Grant proposals is limited to essential travel, housing and program tuition. The application deadline is January 23, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Applicants may propose any foreign language study abroad program that is rigorous, reputable and has been chosen with the help of a Notre Dame SLA Program Faculty Advisor.

Course Level:

Grant is available for undergraduate or graduate student to pursue foreign language study abroad program.

Scholarship Provider:

University of Notre Dame, USA

Scholarship can be taken at:

Abroad

Eligibility:

The following criteria are used to establish basic eligibility for the SLA Grant Program. Undergraduate or graduate applicants who feel that they have a compelling rationale for additional exemptions should submit their requests to Dr. Denise Ayo.

-Academic Class: Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply. You may receive one SLA award as an undergraduate student and one SLA award as a graduate student.

-A&L Major/Minor: Undergraduate applicants must have a declared major, supplementary major, or minor in the College of Arts & Letters. A documented intent to declare a major/minor will also be accepted. Graduate student applicants may apply from any College/School and area of study.

-One Year of Language: Applicants should have at least one year of college foreign language study or its equivalent at the time that their summer language study will begin. Graduate students are exempt from this requirement.

-Academic Standing: Applicants should be in good academic standing and enrolled in Notre Dame coursework during the semester following summer language study (i.e. no graduating seniors).

-Commitment to Post-Program Language Coursework: Undergraduate applicants should be prepared to commitment to taking at least one foreign language course immediately after their SLA Grant study period.  All SLA Grant recipients will be required to sign a Commitment to Language Coursework form, which includes an approval signature from their departmental or FYS advisor. Graduate students are exempt from this requirement.

-3.0 GPA in Language: Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the foreign language upon which their proposal is based.

-Less Common Languages: SLA Grants are also available for the study of less commonly taught languages (e.g. Swahili, Hindi, Vietnamese, etc). In these circumstances, the requisite year of prior foreign language coursework can be waived.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Students of USA can apply for this SLA grant program.

What does it cover?

Funding for SLA Grant proposals is limited to essential travel, housing, and program tuition. In cases where room and board are combined as a part of an all-inclusive program of study, meal costs may be included in the proposal budget. It also includes:

-Award Levels: Meritorious proposals will be funded according to demonstrated need via itemized budgets and availability of funds up to a maximum of $5,500. However, many awards will be for less than this maximum, and all budgeted costs should be justified and demonstrate modest estimations for spending.

-Exceptional Awards: In some exceptional cases, funding may exceed this $5,500 threshold; however, such instances are exceedingly rare and should not be anticipated in the proposal development process.

-Financial Need: While all proposals, and subsequent award decisions, are evaluated purely on the merits of their content and according to the SLA Grant rubric, funding levels for a minority of awards may receive a slight increase for students who have demonstrated federal financial need status.

-Coordinated Awards: The CSLC coordinates with other institutional funding partners in order to ensure that no applicant receives summer language study awards from more than one program in excess of the $5,500 maximum (with some rare exceptions) and also to guarantee that all applicants receive appropriate funding from eligible programs even if they do not apply to them. Thus, students who apply for summer language funding through multiple campus institutes, centers, or grant programs will receive a single coordinated award up to a maximum of $5,500.

Selection Criteria:

The review committee will utilize the SLA Grant Evaluation Rubric to evaluate individual proposals. Please take a moment to review these criteria as you develop your proposal.

Notification:

Awards will be announced by Monday, March 2, 2015.

How to Apply:

Applications may be submitted under the Application tab. Documents to be submitted along with the application form:-

-Two 250-500-word Essays

-An Itemized Budget

-Faculty Recommendation Letter

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is January 23, 2015.

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Kevin Spacey Foundation Scholarship in Acting or Screenwriting in UK, 2015

Regent’s University, London

Regent’s University and Kevin Spacey Foundation offer nine KSF Scholarship for undergraduate students for the September 2015 intake. KSF Scholarships are available to successful applicants of the BA (Hons) Acting & Global Theatre and the BA (Hons) Screenwriting & Producing at Regent’s School of Drama, Film & Media (RSDFM). Each scholarship covers £10,000 of the tuition fee for each year of these three year programmes. The application deadline is 31 March 2015.

Study Subject(s):

The KSF Scholarships are available for the BA (Hons) Acting & Global Theatre and (BA) Hons Screenwriting & Producing.

Course Level:

These scholarships are available for undergraduates.

Scholarship Provider:

Regent’s University, London

Scholarship can be taken at:

London

Eligibility:

Applicants will be eligible for consideration for the KSF Scholarship if you have received either

-A conditional or unconditional offer for the BA (Hons) Acting & Global Theatre, including having successfully passed an RSDFM acting audition. Applications for the scholarship will need to be submitted on or before the deadline of 31 March 2015

-OR a conditional or unconditional offer for the BA (Hons) Screenwriting & Producing including successfully submitted script and essay. Applications for the scholarship will need to be submitted on or before the deadline of 31 March 2015.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International Students can apply for this scholarship.

Number of award(s):

Nine KSF Scholarships are available to successful applicants of the BA (Hons) Acting & Global Theatre and the BA (Hons) Screenwriting & Producing at Regent’s School of Drama, Film & Media (RSDFM).

Duration of award(s):

The duration of award is 3 years.

What does it cover?

Each scholarship will cover £10,000 of the tuition fee for each year of these three year programmes. The scholarship does not cover any contribution to subsistence or travel costs.

Notification:

Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email by mid-July.

How to Apply:

The mode of application is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline for Acting & Global Theatre Scholarship and Screenwriting & Producing Scholarship is 31 March 2015.

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NASF Scholarship Award Program in USA, 2014/2015

NASF, USA

NASF Scholarship is awarded to both national and international applicants for 2014/2015 academic year. The scholarship award is available to both undergraduates and graduates for studying chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, or chemistry. Scholarships are worth $1,500.00 USD. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. The deadline for application is December 9, 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarship is available for studying chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, or chemistry.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate degree program at an accredited college.

Scholarship Provider:

National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Eligibility:

-Undergraduate applicants must be junior standing or above when applying and must be of senior standing for the 2014-2015 academic year.

- Undergraduate and graduate students must be studying in chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, or chemistry.

- The applicant must be attending an accredited college.

-There are no geographic limitations. Both national and international applicants are urged to apply.

- Minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate applicant should be 3.0 or above and  for graduate applicant, should be 3.3 or above.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Scholarship is open for both national and international applicants.

Duration of award(s):

Awards will be given for the 2014-2015 academic year.

What does it cover?

Scholarship to college juniors, seniors and graduate students are offered in the amount of $1,500.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants are judged on the four major factors:

-Academic record

-Personal statement

-Working experience

-Extracurricular activities

Notification:

The AESF Foundation will notify the award winners by December 19, 2014.

How to Apply:

Application packages (including a completed application form and all following requested materials) should be mailed.

-A statement describing the applicant’s career objective and an intended plan of study and/or research in plating and surface finishing science and engineering (Limit: 2 typed pages).

-A resume detailing the applicant’s academic achievements (Limit: 2 typed pages).

-Two recommendation letters from professors and, if working in a company, employers. Note that one letter must be from an academic advisor.

-An official copy of the most recent undergraduate or graduate transcript (to be sealed by the academic institution where the applicant attends)

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2014.

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Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Maths Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2015

At A Glance

The University of Edinburgh is offering Maths scholarships to pursue undergraduate degree program. Scholarships are available for international students who are received for full-time admission at the University. The scholarships are worth £1,000 per year and tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to satisfactory progress. The scholarship is based on academic merit but is not available to students already on programme. Application Deadline is 1 April 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are awarded in Mathematics

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Provider:

The University of Edinburgh

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

 -Applicants from countries outside the European Union

-Applicants who are accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate Mathematics degree programme at the University.

-The scholarship is not available to students already on programme.

-Applicants should have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) and been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh by the scholarship closing date of 1 April 2015.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International students can apply for these Maths scholarships.

Duration of award(s):

Scholarships are tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to satisfactory progress

What does it cover?

The scholarships are worth £1,000 per year

Selection Criteria:

Scholarships are based on academic merit.

Notification:

The winners of the scholarships will be announced in late May 2015.

How to Apply:

Applicants can only apply online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted no later than 1 April 2015.

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Stefansson Fellowship at Dartmouth College in USA, 2014-2015

The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College

At A Glance

The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College is offering research fellowships to students who want to pursue a research project that could be enhanced by travel to a Northern community or location. Projects that involve high mountain glacier research or research with another Arctic research center in the U.S. or elsewhere will also consider. Fellowship projects can deal with topics in any field of study represented in the Dartmouth curriculum (including the professional schools). The fellowship includes financial support of up to $4,000 for travel, meals and housing.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowship projects can deal with topics in any field of study represented in the Dartmouth curriculum (including the professional schools). Proposals should exhibit an awareness of prior research related to the topic and offer a persuasive rationale for the value of field research. Special consideration is given to proposals developed in consultation with a faculty member and in collaboration with an appropriate northern community, organization, or agency.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available for undertaking undergraduate research projects.

Scholarship Provider: The Institute of Arctic Studies, Dartmouth College

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US citizens can apply for this research fellowship.

What does it cover?

The fellowship includes financial support of up to $4,000 for travel, meals, and housing.

Eligibility:

-Applicants must be undergraduates returning to campus for at least one term after completing the internship. Returning fellows agree to participate in workshops or informational sessions related to internships.

-Following completion of the fellowship, students are required to submit a selection of photos from the experience and a 3-5 page report describing not only the kind of work done, but also something about the organizational host, the people with whom the fellow worked, and how the experience was meaningful.

How to Apply:

Applicants must first complete the online application (FORM NEEDED), and then submit the following to Kim.Hanchett-at-dartmouth.edu:

-Written Proposal (3-5 page, double-space narrative)

-Letter of Recommendation: Submit one Letter of Recommendation from a Dartmouth faculty member. A second letter of recommendation is not required but will be accepted if submitted. Your recommendation should come from a faculty member who can comment on the relevance of the project to the applicant or the Northern community.

-Supervisor Statement: The person supervising your work must submit the Supervisor Statement, a description of the work you will be doing.

-Transcript: Request an electronic unofficial transcript from the registrar and send it to Kim.Hanchett-at-dartmouth.edu.

All materials should be delivered in person to the Dickey Center or emailed to Dickey.Student.Funding-at-dartmouth.edu by the application deadline. Applications are reviewed once each term.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadlines are

-Winter 2015: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

-Spring 2015: Wednesday, January 28, 2015

-Summer 2015: Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

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Legacy Scholarship for Army Women in USA, 2015

Army Women

At a glance

Applications are invited for Legacy Scholarship to support army women and their lineal descendants. The Legacy scholarships are offered for tuition assistance for certification, coursework at community college level or four year academic institutions and graduate schools. Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation and need basis. The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarship is awarded in any subject area.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing Certificate programs, Community College coursework, undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees.

Scholarship Provider:

Army Women’s Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Scholarship Open for International Students:

This Legacy Scholarship is open for US Army women and their lineal descendants.

Duration of award(s):

The funds will be sent to the educational institution for documented expenses and must be used in the academic year awarded. The academic year of the award begins the Fall semester after the award announcement.

Eligibility:

-Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

-Community College Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in an accredited community college. or

-Certificate Program Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in accredited Certificate granting institution. or

-College and University Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and have completed 30 credit hours of course work and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. or

-Graduate Program Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must have achieved an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be enrolled in or accepted into a Graduate level program – Masters or Doctoral.

What does it cover?

-Community College and Certificate Program Legacy Scholarships will be awarded up to $1,000.

-College, University, and Graduate Program Legacy Scholarships will be awarded up to $2,500.

Each level of scholarship award will be evaluated and considered separately by the USAWF Scholarship Committee who will also determine the number of scholarships awarded for each level and the amounts of each scholarship. Army women will be considered in one category and the children of Army women will be considered in a separate category. In this way, peers will compete with peers. Past AWF Legacy Scholarship recipients may receive a total of two awards in any category except Graduate Studies which may only receive one award. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, books and school documented room and board. Scholarships are awarded only to students attending accredited institutions.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation and need.

How to Apply:

All application materials, including online application form, essay, transcript, recommendations, proof of matriculation at designated accredited academic institution, as well as commander’s verification of active duty or qualified documentation of the sponsor or woman’s service (e.g. Department of Defense Form DD-214) must be submitted and postmarked.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

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2014/2015 Singal Scholarship in USA: Your Journey Ahead

 Singal has invited applications for undergraduate scholarship in the fields of technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship. Scholar will be awarded one-time $1,500 educational scholarship (runner-up will receive a $500 award) to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board for the 2014-2015 academic year. To be eligible are this scholarship, applicant must be a student currently enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, recognized by the U.S. The application deadline is 1 January, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarship is awarded in the fields of technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Provider:

Singal

Scholarship can be taken:

USA

Eligibility:

To be eligible:

- must be a student currently enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in the United States

- must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

- only students who are undergraduates are eligible

- must be studying or planning to go into the fields of technology, marketing, or entrepreneurship

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Students of USA can apply for this undergraduate scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

Your Journey Ahead Scholarship from SignalTo help facilitate your college path in technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship, Signal is pleased to offer two undergraduate students in these fields a scholarship prize. The winner will receive $1,500, and the runner-up will receive $500 to use towards your college education journey as you study technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship.

Number of award(s):

Up to two undergraduate scholarships will be awarded.

What does it cover?

The selected winner will receive a one-time $1,500 educational scholarship (runner-up will receive a $500 award) to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants are judged on quality and thoughtfulness of entries.

Notification:

The winners will be announced on or before 15 January, 2015.

 How to Apply:

To apply for scholarship, please write a 500+ word essay detailing the legs of your journey, so to speak. How has your life up until now prepared you for college? How do you think college will change your future path? Are there any roadblocks you’ve had to overcome, and if so, how did they affect your journey? Looking further down the line, how will college prepare you for the journey towards your desired career? Submit your essay and any accompanying image files to scholarship-at-signal.co with the subject line “Signal Scholarship Entry.” Signal’s team will choose the winners after the deadline and announce them on The Beacon blog. No payment or purchase required to entry.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 January, 2015.

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Dry Defender $1,000 Protect Your Bed Scholarship in USA, 2015

Protective Bedding Store is inviting applications for college scholarship accessible to all college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. The winner will be chosen based on how good his or her concept for Dry Defender’s nemesis is, and the creativity and effort put into the creative piece submitted. The $1,000 award will be sent directly to the winner’s school to be used toward their tuition. The application deadline is June 30, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Applicants can be enrolled in any program.

Course Level:

Scholarship is awarded to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Scholarship Provider:

Protective Bedding Store

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Eligibility:

-Open to college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.

-Applicant must be a legal US resident.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US Students can apply for this college scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

Dry Defender’s mission is to protect America’s mattresses from spills, accidents, dust mites, bed bugs, mildew and mold, and other allergens. But like all good superheroes, Dry Defender needs an arch-nemesis.

What does it cover?

The $1,000 award will be sent directly to the winner’s school to be used toward their tuition.

Selection Criteria:

All entrees will be reviewed and graded by a panel of ten judges. The winner will be chosen based on how good his or her concept for Dry Defender’s nemesis is, and the creativity and effort put into the creative piece submitted.

Notification:

The winning creative piece will be featured on the site on July 31.

 How to Apply:

Depending on the format of your creative piece, you can email the piece itself or pictures of it to scholarship-at-drydefender.com. Please include your full name, contact information, school year, college acceptance letter or transcript, and a brief explanation of who Dry Defender’s nemesis is. If you choose to, you can send a physical creative piece by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is June 30, 2015.

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