Levitt Comninos Carlotti Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors who have a terminally ill or deceased parent. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending a four-year university and have a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: May 15
Award Range: $1,000 - $4,000
Awards Granted: 3

Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest

This essay contest is for students at the high school, college, and post-graduate levels. To enter this contest, applicants must submit a short essay that addresses, "What do we discover about time, times, or timeliness from reading Pride and Prejudice?" Essays must be six to eight pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12 point type. Please read the contest rules for full essay submission guidelines. Winners will receive a scholarship ranging from $250 to $1000; complimentary registration and two-nights' lodging for the 2013 JASNA Annual General Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota; one-year free membership in JASNA for winner and mentor; and publication of the winning essay on the JASNA website.

Deadline: May 15
Award Range: $250 - $1,000

Heinlein Society Scholarship

This scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited college that awards Bachelor of Science or Arts degrees. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be majoring in engineering, math, physical science, or science fiction as literature. This scholarship is open to residents of any country. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to Robert Heinlein and/or the importance of space exploration to the future of the human race.

Deadline: May 15
Average Award: $500
Awards Granted: 2

ThanksUSA Scholarship

This scholarship is for dependents and spouses of US military service personnel, including spouses and children of the Fallen and Wounded, who plan to continue their education at a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Dependent children, age 24 and under, must enroll for full-time undergraduate study at any United States accredited institution of their choice. Spouses may attend full- or part-time. Awards granted to dependent children are for first-time undergraduate study. Awards granted to spouses may be used for a first-time undergraduate degree or for non-degree licensure/certification programs. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent on their relevant academic record.

Deadline: May 15
Average Award: $3,000
Awards Granted: 500

Samsung High School Student Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school students in the United States. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a teacher to sponsor them. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay of 300 words or less on a given topic related to technology and the future.

Deadline: May 15
Average Award: $1,000
Awards Granted: 5

ESF Scholarship Information

Education Services Foundation - Get 2 College Program   Visit http://www.esfweb.com/?page_id=178.  This page has a link to each of the scholarship listings below. The Private and Search Engine Listings are in both PDF and sortable excel format. Private/Outside Scholarships   Scholarship Search Engines Mississippi 2-Year Institutional Scholarships Mississippi 4-Year Institutional Scholarships

Hinds Community College Career & Technical Education

Career and Technical Education at Hinds Community College gives students the tools to make their mark on the future. Have your students ever wondered what it’s like to work with electricity as an electrician, total stations as a land surveyor or graphic software as an engineering technician or graphic designer? Career and Technical Education programs teach them how to get started in these exciting careers and many others! Check out all of the Hinds Community College Trades, Technology and Education programs on the attached flyer and see how they correlate with your Career Pathways at the secondary level.


Please join us Friday, April 26 from 9:00-12:00 to explore exciting career opportunities, meet current students and instructors and have lunch with other secondary counselors from across the Hinds Community College district.
Tour our classrooms and labs and become informed on how our programs can put your students on the path to success.


Please RSVP Regrets only to ciswest@hindscc.edu<mailto:ciswest@hindscc.edu> by Wednesday, April 24th to help us plan for lunch.

American Legion Scholarship Information

Scholarship and Financial Aid Information from the American Legion      For American Legion scholarships and other financial aid information visit:  www.legion.org/needalift.

USM Scholarship

Southern Miss Alumni Scholarship Programs   A number of scholarships are available for the children and grandchildren of Southern Miss alumni. Information and applications for the Pierce Legacy Scholarship, the Elmo Lang Scholarship and the Peets Buffett Scholarship is available at:  www.SouthernMissAlumni.com/scholarships

Savannah College of Art & Design Summer Program

Summer Programs at Savannah College of Art and Design SCAD Summer Seminars  For rising sophomores and juniors interested in an art-based career. Courses are offered in the following areas: Fashion, Photography, Printmaking, Painting, Print Design and Character Design. Rising Star is for rising high school seniors. Courses are offered in the following areas: Drawing, Design, Computer Art Applications, Architecture, Fashion, Film, Photography and Visual Effects. Visit sacd.edu/summer for further information.

Rural Medical Scholars Program

Rural Medical Scholars Program  This program is for rising seniors who are interested in a career as a family physician.  In this program you will be given the opportunity to attend Mississippi State University for five weeks this summer (June 2 - July 8, 2013), take two pre-med courses (Biology & Sociology) and observe doctors at practice throughout the program.  Other than the $60.00 registration fee and the cost of textbooks and food during the program, there are no charges to the scholars.  Tuition and room charges are all provided by the program.  You must have a minimum composite ACT score of 25 to be considered for this academically challenging program.     Applications for the 2013 summer program are available on line atwww.RMS.msucares.com.   For further information, contact Dr. Bonnie Carew at 662-325-1321 or bcarew@ext.msstate.edu.

University of Mississippi - Days of Intrigue

Days of Intrigue This summer program is offered by the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies at the University of Mississippi.  It is offered to rising juniors and seniors who are interested is a career with the CIA, FBI and NSA.  The program will be offered from June 10 - 14.  For further information contact:  Melissa Graces at 662-915-1474 or magraves@olemiss.edu

MSU Summer Bridge Program

Mississippi State University Summer Bridge Program   This program is for students interested in majoring in engineering and is designed to build skills to be successful in an engineering program. Applications are now being accepted.      Contact Mrs. Angela Verdell at 662-325-8449 or visit bagley.msstate.edu/summerbridge for further information.

Madison County Summer Program

Madison County Sheriff's Explorer Program  This program is for students interested in a career in law enforcement. To be eligible, you must be between the ages of 14 and 18 and a student in good academic standing. A physical is required. Applications are available in the front office of the Sheriff's office. Contact Sgt. Radford Shearrill at 601-859-2345. The application deadline is May 6, 2013. A limited number of applicants will be accepted.

Military Academy Day

Military Academy Day  Military Academy Day will be held Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The program will be held at Pearl High School, 500 Pirate Cove, Pearl. Representatives from West Point, the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy will be present to answer your questions.

Website for financial aid & military information

This website has some good information regarding how the military assists with college financial assistance.  It also has links to Federal Work Programs, Community Service Programs and Financial Aid.  It is worth browsing around on.
 
Copy and paste this link into your web browser to take a look:

https://www.collegeanswer.com/paying-for-college/other-ways-to-pay/military-service.aspx

WyzAnt Tutoring Scholarship

WyzAnt Tutoring offers $2,000, $3,000, and $10,000 dollar scholarships to high school students who submit essays.
 
This year's theme is: "How you will use your education to impact others"

Copy and paste this link into your web browser to get more information

http://www.wyzant.com/scholarships/

American Institute of CPAs

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants offers a number of scholarships.  Students who are interested in this major should look at this page and apply for one of the scholarships.

Use this website in your web browser to get more information and apply:

http://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/accountingeducation/resources/scholarships/pages/default.aspx

US Bundles Scholarship

USBundles.com is offering a $1000 scholarship for students.  An essay discussing the pros and cons of digital textbooks is required.

Follow the link below to get more information and apply:
 
http://www.usbundles.com/college-scholarship

JULY DEADLINE

2013 Chinese Government Scholarships for masters and doctoral Degree Program

Ministry of Education of P. R. China is offering scholarships for international students. These government scholarships are offered to pursue masters and doctoral degree at Chinese HEIs. The education authorities in the provinces and autonomous regions under this program lead the local institutions to carry out the recruitment. The scholarship is awarded up to 2-3 academic years for master’s degree students and up to 3-4 academic years for doctoral degree students.


About Scholarship: Degree Program in Provinces & Autonomous Regions is established by the Ministry of Education of P. R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) aiming to strengthen the education exchanges and cooperation between China and its neighboring countries

 

. The education authorities in the provinces and autonomous regions under this program lead the local institutions to carry out the recruitment. China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC), entrusted by the MOE, holds the responsibility of the verification, approval and the routine management of the program. 
Study: The scholarship is offered to pursue any course offered by the Chinese HEIs.
Course Level: Master’s and doctoral degree
Scholarship By: Ministry of Education of P. R. China
Location: China 

Eligibility: 
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health.
2. Applicants must not be students in Chinese universities at the time of application (or at least one year after graduation in China).
3. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40. 

Scholarship Open for: The non-Chinese citizens can apply 

Duration: For Master’s Degree Students: 2-3 academic years and for Doctoral Degree Students: 3-4 academic years. 

Value: 
-Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials, and accommodation fee for dormitory on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy after registration for new student;
- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China.

Note:
1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the university’s arrangements should be self-afforded.
2) Fee for basic learning materials ONLY covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other textbooks and materials shall be self-afforded.

3) Monthly living allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- Master’s degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan
- Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000 Yuan

Scholarship students shall receive their monthly living allowance after registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of the living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount. The graduates will get a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation date set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the next month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university.

Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who missed the monthly living allowance during holidays could be reimbursed upon return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for at least one month if students do not register on time without permission from the university in advance, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from the university over a month.

Students who have to suspend their studies for pregnancy or for health reasons should go back to their home countries for labor or for treatment. The international travel expenses should be covered by the students themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for up to one year, and their living allowances will be suspended during their leave. The scholarship status will not be reserved for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.

4) New students will get one-off settlement subsidy upon their arrival in China.
- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year and above

5) Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals appointed by the institution. The students are to cover a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations.

6) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the appointed medical assistance agencies provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. For scholarship students, the individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.

7) International travel expenses: self-afforded. 

Approval and Notification:
1. Chinese HEIs and the provincial education authorities undertaking this program shall assess all applications and provide CSC the nominations for approval.

2. The education authorities in the provinces and autonomous regions undertaking this program are required to send photocopies of the application documents including Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, highest diploma, and Foreigner Physical Examination Form, Nomination of Accepted Students, Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) (in duplicate) to CSC by the end of April 2013 for verification and approval.

3. CSC will assess above documents and issue Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to the qualified nominees.

4. CSC will send the Final List of Accepted Students, Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to the education authorities in the provinces and autonomous regions under this program by the end of June, 2013. The education authorities in the provinces and autonomous regions will forward the documents to the institutions. Students will be informed the application result by the institutions.

5. Regulations for international students under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program will apply to the students under this scholarship program.

Scholarship awardees are not permitted to change their institutions as well as their academic programs or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice. 

Apply: The applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicate)

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in Chinese or in English). Applicants shall fill in and print the application form after submitting it online. The CSC Online Application System for Study in China is available on http://laihua.csc.edu.cn. Applicants should obtain the “Agency No.” from the universities they apply to directly. Applicants who have no internet access due to the limited internet service provided in their countries can request the application form from their dispatching authorities.

2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy): Applicants shall provide proof of studying on application. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

3. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

4. Study or research plan: in Chinese or in English, no less than 800 words.

5. Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors.

6. Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for fine arts must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).

7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (the original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn) The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.

Applicants are required to submit their application documents to the Chinese HEIs undertaking this program before March 31st 2013. CSC does not accept individual applications. 

Deadline: Applicants are required to submit their application documents to the Chinese HEIs undertaking this program before March 31st 2013.
University list of degree oriented program in provinces & autonomous regions 

Further Information: http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/scholarshipdetailen.aspx?cid=97&id=1422

United Nations University Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Deadline: 30 April 2013
Study in: Japan
Course starts September 2013

Description: The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and who are granted admissions to UNU-ISP.

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Host Institution(s): United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace
Field(s) of study: Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace

Number of Scholarships: Limited number
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Target group: Citizens of developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions: The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.

Eligibility: Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace are required to have met the following requirements by the application deadline in order to be considered:

• a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education
• A particular interest and career aspiration in at least one of the following thematic areas: Global Change and Sustainability, Peace and Security, International Cooperation and Development
• English language proficiency

Important: Read the complete eligibility requirements at the official website.

Application instructions: 
 During admission selection process, outstanding applicants from developing countries with financial need will be automatically considered as candidates for the award of the JFUNU scholarship. Thus, no separate application is necessary.

Your official application must be made online, using UN-CECAR online application portal. Application deadline is  30 April 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website: http://isp.unu.edu/grad/degrees/masters/admissions.html

2013 Master of Business Administration Scholarships in UK,Stirling University

University of Stirling, Stirling Management School announces Postgraduate Scholarships to the students wishing to study Masters in Business Administration for entry in September 2013. 

Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered. 
 
About Scholarship: Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining and accepting a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition. 

Study: Business administration


Course Level: Postgraduate degree
Scholarship By: Stirling Management School, University of Stirling
Location: UK 
Number of Awards: 2

Value: Two scholarships of £7700 each will be awarded to students joining the Stirling MBA in September 2013.  These scholarships are funded by the Stirling Management School and meet 50% of the overseas fee rate.  This means that the successful candidates will pay a course fee reduced by £7700 in September 2013. 
Eligibility: Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered.  Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place on the full time Stirling MBA for entry in September 2013
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Scholarship Open for: Applications from students in the India,  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela will be considered. 
 
Notification: Successful students will be notified of the outcome via email in July 2013. 
Apply: Complete the  Stirling MBA Scholarship application form. Please e-mail completed applications and statements/essays to: jane.glen@stir.ac.uk 

Deadline: 5th July 2013

Further Information: http://www.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate/financial-information/scholarships/