Scholarships for International Students @ Oregon State University , USA

Oregon State University offers scholarships for international students to selected continuing fully‐admitted both graduate and undergraduate. International Student Advising and Services (ISAS) administers this program in cooperation with the Financial Aid Office at Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation.

Scholarship Provider :
Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation

The scholarship is open to international students who are to commence their
Undergraduate and graduate degree in Oregon State University, USA.

Eligibity :
Fully‐admitted F‐1 and J‐1 visa holders, students with economic need, students who have studied a minimum of 3 terms at OSU, undergraduate students with min. GPA 2.5 , graduate students with min. GPA 3.0.

The Value of Scholarship :
Awards average $1,000 – 3,000 per term. These scholarships are not awarded for summer terms.

Application Deadline :
Applications are due April 9, 2012 in Heckart Lodge, 2900 SW Jefferson Way

How to Apply :
Fill the form here and send by post

Official Website : Visit here

For further information on the scholarship: Click here

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International Students Scholarships Malaysia

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies

Commonwealth Scholarship A panel established by the Ministry  of Higher Education Malaysia will finalizes the selection. Eligibility   i. Not be more than 45 years of age during application.   ii. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours)CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out. or a   iii. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:     - IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or     - TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.   iv. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants   v. Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)   vi. Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).         Deadline: 30th April.For further information about the scholarship contact: Ms. Norkamilah Zanial, E-mail: norkamilahz [at] mohe.gov.my  For application click here

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Google Student Ambassador Programme

Are you technically savvy and thrilled by new technology? Are you enthusiastic about Google products? Are you knowledgeable about your school and motivated to bring new opportunities to your peers? Do your friends call you a natural leader? If so, the Google Campus Ambassador role may be a perfect fit for you!The Google Campus Ambassador Programme is an opportunity for you to be a liaison between Google and your university. Ambassadors plan and host a few events during the school year, introduce students to new Google products and features, and act as a campus contact for Google teams.

Ambassadors may:

• Work closely with local Google teams
• Host and organize events to bring awareness to Google's products and brand
• Spread the word about competitions, bootcamps, scholarships and other opportunities
• Attend Google events as a Google representative
• Help Google to better understand your campus' culture
• Build relationships on campus with faculty and student groups
• Test products and features
• Promote product use and new product launches to students
• Be a source of knowledge for your university about Google products
• Spread Google goodwill to your fellow students

The Google Student Ambassador Programme is an opportunity for you to be a liaison between Google and your university. Ambassadors plan and host a few events during the school year, introduce students to new Google products and features, and act as a campus contact for Google teams. This opportunity is open to university students at level 2 or above and postgraduate students.

Google Student Ambassadors must be: Currently enrolled in the university and available for one academic year, Pursuing a degree or postgraduate program, Passionate about technology, Able to plan events and manage a budget, and Actively involved in student life on campus. For more info, Click here

For application click here

NB: They are currently receiving very few apps from African women for the Google Student Ambassador program, so deadline extended to Mar 20th.

 

 

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International Student Scholarship, Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Ireland

The International Student Scholarship is available only to international students who are beginning an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at WIT for the first time.

A maximum of ten awards may be made annually, on an ex-quota basis with not more than four new awards being made annually in any one School.

Value

The International Student Scholarship will provide for a reduction in tuition fees of EURO 3,000 for one academic year for Undergraduate progarmmes and one year Higher Diploma programmes and EURO 3,150 for Postgraduate programmes.

The scholarship is available for the following programmes:

• Undergraduate: Any 3 or 4 years degree programme. Scholarship available for entry into all years of Bachelor programmes except final year.
• Postgraduate: One year taught master programmes

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following criteria:

• The scholarships are open to international students only (Non-EU).
• You intend to enroll on one of the above programmes
• This is your first undergraduate, higher diploma or postgraduate enrolment at WIT in Ireland
• You have an average result 75% in previous examinations
• You have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

How to apply

Before you can be considered for an International Student Scholarship you must have already applied for one of the programmes above. If you have not, please refer to the http://www.wit.ie/International/AdmissionProcedure/ for information on how to apply.

If you have already applied and received an offer of a place on a programme but not a scholarship, and believe you meet the above criteria then please send an e-mail quoting your file number to: international@wit.ie

Applications must be made on the prescribed form (complete the online application form) and submitted to the International office on or before 31st May 2012.

For more information, please visit official website: www.wit.ie

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Undergraduate Scholarship for International Student, Keele University, UK

 The Keele International Student Scholarship for undergraduate students is worth GBP2000 towards the cost of your annual tuition fees for the duration of your course. Students studying a three-year degree can therefore save GBP6000 from the total cost of their degree studies.
The Scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate excellence in at least two of the following areas:

• Academic qualifications,
• English Language ability,
• Understanding of the course and motivation to study at Keele,
• Extra-curricular or work experience

Please note that students studying the 5-year undergraduate degree in Medicine and the 4-year undergraduate degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this award.
To apply for the KIS Scholarship you must have applied to Keele and been offered a place to study here. You must then complete a separate application form. Applications must have been received and processed before the start of academic year for which the application is made. KIS Scholarships cannot be awarded to students who have already started their degree at Keele.
The next deadline for receipt of Undergraduate Scholarship applications is 15 April 2012.
The decisions on Scholarships are made by the International Recruitment Team and their decision is final.
For more information, please visit official website: www.keele.ac.uk

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