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COLUMBIA COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Columbia College is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences institution located in the "heartland" of the United States in Columbia, Missouri. With a total population of more than 120,000, including students, Columbia offers the amenities of a large city while preserving the comforts of a smaller community. National magazines consistently rank Columbia as a top city in which to live based on excellent safety, high-quality health care, educational facilities, cultural opportunities and cost of living.
As an accredited institution, the college offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded in 1851, the college currently is celebrating 150 years of rich history and tradition.

One of "America's Best Colleges"
Columbia College consistently earns a top-tier ranking in U.S.News & World Report's edition of "America's Best Colleges."

Our students come from all over the United States and more than 30 different countries and 6 different continents. Our international students each add diversity and global perspective to the atmosphere of the college. Many international students chose Columbia College because of its small campus that provides personalized attention. A student/faculty ratio of 14:1 allows you the opportunity to work closely with faculty and make the most of your college experience. In
addition, there are many resources and organizations, such as the International Club available on campus to complement your studies.

Columbia College offers an array of scholarships to international students, some of which cover 50 % or full tuition costs.
For more information about scholarships, please visit:

www.ccis.edu/offices/financialaid/scholarshipfinder/InternationalStudents.asp

Should you have any further questions feel free to contact:

Tim Tesar
Columbia College
Coordinator of International Affairs and Graduate Admissions
(573) 875-7354 or (800) 231-2391 ext. 7354
tjtesar@ccis.edu

Columbia College
1001 Rogers St.
Columbia, MO 65216
www.ccis.edu

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon offers merit scholarships to all academically well-qualified international undergraduate students. The merit scholarship will be automatically renewed each year for a maximum total of 4 years as long as the student enrolls at the undergraduate level (these scholarships do not apply to ESL students) and maintains at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A).
The amount of the scholarship will be determined upon receiving the student's grades from their most recent full-time enrollment at either a US or non-US educational institution.

Honors GPA 3.7 - 4.0    US$ 9,000 per year
Presidential GPA3.5 - 3.69      US$ 8,000       per year
Trustee GPA 3.3 - 3.49 US$ 7,000 per year
University GPA 3.0 - 3.29 US$ 6,000 per year

For more information, feel free to contact:

Megan Serenco
International Student Advisor
International Programs Pacific University
2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR  97116, USA
Phone: 1.503.352.2084
Fax: 1.503.352.2970
 mserenco@pacificu.edu

www.pacificu.edu/

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Northern Kentucky University is a liberal arts university located 11 kilometers from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The university was founded in 1968 and is a four year public university. NKU offers 67 bachelor degrees, 18 graduate degrees and an Intensive English program. All classes at the university are taught by full or part-time faculty with a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. Over 15,000 students,
351 of whom are international, attend Northern Kentucky University.

To learn more about the university I encourage you to visit
http://oiss.nku.edu.

The website features a live chat function as well as a virtual tour.
Northern Kentucky University also offers conditional admission to all undergraduate programs and some graduate programs through the Intensive English Program. To learn more about this option please visit http://aelp.nku.edu/.

NKU offers only competitive, academic scholarships for international students (no need-based). We have an international student scholarship for freshmen ($3,000 for the year, renewable), and several other incoming student scholarships are available through the Financial Assistance Office. The international student scholarship has a rolling deadline and no additional application is required. NKU also has competitive, academic scholarships for continuing international students. Please see the Office of Financial Assistance website for more information on scholarship opportunities: http://financialaid.nku.edu/
If you or your students have any questions about Northern Kentucky University please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Elizabeth Chaulk
Manager of International Recruitment
Northern Kentucky University
oiss@nku.edu

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, NEW YORK AND THE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

International House, a residence and program center in New York, is pleased to announce that applications for the Women's International Leadership Program Scholarship are now being accepted.

International House is a vibrant community of 700 graduate students, interns and trainees from over 100 countries, including the United States, who attend more than 75 academic and professional institutions around New York City.  The mission of International House is to enable its members to live and learn together in a diverse residential community that builds life-long qualities of leadership, respect and friendship.  This mission is achieved by daily interaction among its
residents through programs, facilities and residential life designed to foster diversity of thought and experience.  For more than 80 years, the International House experience of international cultural exchange in a diverse community has transformed the lives of more than 65,000 people.

The Women's International Leadership (WIL) Program at International House, sponsored by Merrill Lynch, seeks to prepare a select group of women from diverse cultures and disciplines for the challenges they will face as future leaders. The WIL Program is intended to help each grantee gain a clearer vision of her own abilities and learn how to effectively lead others, particularly in cross-cultural environments.
Designed as a practical training program to enhance graduate study, the WIL Program devotes special attention to such areas as public speaking, high-performing teams, identifying personal leadership styles, conflict management, and cross-cultural communication.  In addition to the personal and professional skills acquired during the 9 month long program each grantee receives a $2,000 scholarship which helps to cover some of the expenses of living at International House.

For additional information about the WIL Program, International House and the other scholarship opportunities offered by International House please visit the International House website. www.ihouse-nyc.org

GOOGLE LIME SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Access to knowledge is our thing. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don't want anything to stand in the way. That's why we're proud to partner with Lime. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship will receive a scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the all-expenses-paid retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA, in 2010. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated passion - $10,000USD for those studying in the US (based on average tuition costs).

Eligibility Requirements Candidates must be:
- A student entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009-2010 academic year at a university in the United States or Canada. In addition to US and Canada citizens, international students with disabilities studying at universities in the US or Canada are also encouraged to apply.

- Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2009-2010 academic year
- A person with a disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more activities that others may consider a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists

How to Apply

Candidates are asked to apply online via the Lime online application process, and provide the following:
Contact and education information
Current resume
Academic transcripts
Answers to essay questions
Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor

Visit www.google.com/jobs/scholarships for more details.
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