Universities and Scholarships in U.S.

EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #368   March 6th, 2014

I. Financial Aid

UG: Adams State University (CO) Scholarships Available to International Students
UG: Monmouth College (IL) Merit-based Scholarships
UG: St. Catherine University (MN) Scholarship Deadline
UG: The University of Rhode Island (RI) Merit-based Scholarships
Grad: Drexel University's (PA) School of Economics Merit-based Scholarships

II. Campus News

• Join CollegeWeekLive's Asian Students Day, March 12, Meet 80+ U.S. Colleges
• University of Pittsburgh's (PA) Professional and Academic English Program (PAEP)
• University of Kansas' (KS) School of Engineering Embarks on Major Expansion

I. Financial Aid

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY (CO) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students with a 3.0 GPA or higher will receive the Experience Colorado Scholarship, valued at $5,000 per year and renewable for all four years at Adams State University. International students may also apply for private scholarships offered through the Adams State University Foundation and/or other private agencies. International students will receive $5,000 (Experience Colorado yearly scholarship) and IN ADDITION will also receive $3,400 yearly institutional special scholarship (Total: $8,400). For both awards, the students will have to maintain a 2.0 accumulative GPA in order to keep on receiving the scholarships each year.

International students will have the possibility to work on campus (based upon availability of on-campus jobs) for a maximum of 20 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters (during summer they can work for more than 20 hours per week). Typically, an international student can earn about $5,000 or more per year based upon $8.00 per hour pay rate.

Students will also have the possibility to work for one-year in USA after they graduate in their related course of study if approved by SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program). ASU will assist international students with the application process in this regard.
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MONMOUTH COLLEGE (IL) MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Monmouth College, a selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts and sciences college of 1260 students and 102 faculty, awards merit-based scholarships for international students. We also award talent-based scholarships, including the Bagpipe and Highland Drumming Scholarships. The Pipe Band at MC is internationally competitive. Awards range up to full tuition and require continued participation in Pipe Band. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible. Interested students should complete the application process for admission and also provide a video or YouTube link for the audition.

The audition video for a Pipe Band scholarship should include the following:
•March (2/4) of at least four parts
•March (6/8) of four parts
•Reel of at least two parts
•Strathspey of at least two parts

We also welcome audition video or recordings for ensembles and orchestra. We seek cellists, pianists and violinists particularly, this year.

Join us! The Pipe Band, orchestra, ensembles, choir and chorale are excellent ways to become involved on campus and prepare for a fulfilling life and career.
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ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY (MN) SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

St. Catherine University Scholarship Deadline - March 15

The scholarship deadline for female, bachelor's level international students at St. Catherine University is March 15. Please encourage any of your interested students to take the first step and apply online at http://minerva.stkate.edu/ugradapps.nsf/pages/international?opendocument. Students can also apply using the Common Application.

Transcripts and supporting documents can follow, but we must have the application for admission by March 15 for best scholarship consideration.

Scholarships include:
Catherine T. McNamee International Student Scholarship, up to $20,000 per year, renewable annually.
EducationUSA Scholarship, $1,500 per year with recommendation letter from EducationUSA advisor.

Our total cost of attendance before scholarships is approximately $48,000 annually, so the remaining expenses could be as low as $23,000 per year for students who receive one of our highest scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (RI) MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is still accepting undergraduate applications for the fall term beginning in September. Merit scholarships as high as $14,000 are still available to qualified freshmen applicants. NO SAT / ACT REQUIRED!
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DREXEL UNIVERSITY'S (PA) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, School of Economics is offering merit-based scholarships to international students for its new Masters of Science in Economics program, Fall intake 2014.

A limited number of merit based scholarships are available for the new MS in economics. Applicants will also be considered for TA positions in the School of Economics.

Applicants do not need to apply separately for scholarships and TA positions as this will be part of the regular application process.
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II. Campus News

JOIN COLLEGEWEEKLIVE'S ASIAN STUDENTS DAY, MARCH 12, MEET 80+ U.S. COLLEGES

You are invited to join Asian Students Day, a free event for you to meet 80+ university admissions staff online! Text chat online with 80+ universities.

Watch presentations from EducationUSA and others on international financial aid and more. Enter to win $1,000 scholarship simply by visiting 3 college booths during the event!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1fWtLXf
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH'S (PA) PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAM (PAEP)

Improve your English before you begin your Master's or PhD studies in the US! The Professional and Academic English Program (PAEP) offered by the English Language Institute at the University of Pittsburgh immerses students in culture and language beneficial to those in academic and professional environments. This is an intensive, 6-week program for international students planning to attend graduate programs in the US or who will be involved in an organization working with the US in a professional capacity. This program uses a variety of professional and academic content as the basis for English language classes. Content includes readings from journals and textbooks, videotaped lectures of actual classes, research paper and report requirements, and work with librarians. Students who apply to this program must already be accepted to a US graduate program or have a TOEFL 550/80 iBT score. This intensive, 6-week program is offered yearly from mid-June to late-July. Application deadline is May 15. Be sure to mention on your application that you heard about us from EducationUSA!
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS' (KS) SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING EMBARKS ON MAJOR EXPANSION

The School of Engineering at the University of Kansas has embarked on a major expansion that will increase the size of the student body, research endeavors, and opportunities for students and faculty. Through an $80 million project, two new structures are under construction that will provide an additional 135,000 square feet of classroom, laboratory and office space. The new classrooms come in a variety of sizes and employ newer designs that help ensure students receive a quality learning experience despite growing enrollments. Another major facet of the expansion project is the creation of a high-bay facility on KU’s West Campus. The structure will provide 10,000 square feet for the structural testing area, with a 40-foot wall. In addition there will be another 3,000 square feet set aside for student projects. The high bay facility is expected to be complete by fall 2014 and the main structure at the Engineering Complex is expected to be ready for occupancy in summer 2015, in time for the start of the fall 2015 semester. Additional details about the designs for the new buildings can be found here: http://engr.ku.edu/news/2013-05-3/school-unveils-final-designs-new-engineering-build.
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