Education USA Weekly Update : July 9th, 2012

[International Desk, DIU]

HESSTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Hesston College is a two-year college affiliated with the Mennonite
Church and offers a unique and competitive learning environment. With
nearly 450 students and a faculty-student ratio of 1:14, there are numerous opportunities for life,
learning, and leadership that are distinct even among small colleges.
Hesston College offers International Scholarships to new undergraduate students. The scholarship
amount is determined after students submit the application for admission along with their academic
records.

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SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY DIANA T.Y. CHUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

For more than 100 years, San Francisco State has played a key role in shaping
their city and the surrounding Bay Area. As a vibrant modern institution, San
Francisco State has grown and evolved with the times and, as they have done
so, many students, alumni and faculty have been recognized as influential national and international
opinion leaders.
San Francisco State University offers The Diana T.Y. Chung Memorial Scholarship to one new and
one current international student. The amount of each award will vary from year-to-year, but will be
no less than $1,000.00 per student. Scholarship recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic
ability, financial need and willingness to promote international goodwill at the University. To be
considered for this scholarship, all new incoming international students must have submitted an
admission application to San Francisco State University.

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SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Southern New Hampshire University is dedicated to helping students make the
most of their potential - whether they study on campus, or online. Students can
choose from more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in business,
education, hospitality, community economic development and liberal arts.
Southern New Hampshire University offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarships are awarded in two installments for the academic year. Maximum award is $3000 for
the full program awarded in two installments during the first two terms.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/L2pgjS

EASTERN TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS


East Tennessee State provides outstanding programs of study, enhanced
access to education, distinctive research opportunities, and a variety of distance
education offerings to attract students from around the region and the world.
Innovation and integration of educational programs, opportunities and scholarly activities enable
ETSU to enrich the cultural and intellectual environment, advance economic development, and
increase the level of educational attainment of our community and region.
Eastern Tennessee State University offers new international undergraduate or graduate students
academic merit scholarships. The scholarship covers 50 percent of in and out-of-state tuition. The
scholarship lasts for the duration of the recipient's program of study. The scholarship can also be
applied to summer semesters.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/LVQSSJ

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO IN-STATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, the University sits
in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 900,000
people. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the
Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories,
people, pursuits and panoramas.
The University of New Mexico offers the Amigo Scholarship to first-time international graduate
students which allows them to pay in-state tuition rates and receive a $200 stipend per academic
year. The Amigo Scholarship is a tuition-specific award and does not convert to a cash award if the
recipient’s tuition is covered by other means, such as an assistantship or scholarship.

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NEW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

The University of Iowa is a major national research university located in Iowa
City in southeast Iowa, on the Iowa River.
Recently, they added two new undergraduate programs: International Relations
and Environmental Policy and Planning in order to meet increased demand among students for
courses in environmental and international policy.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pe5I7QTHE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CPAS OFFERS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS

The American Institute of CPAs has recently expanded their website,
ThisWaytoCPA.com, to allow international students to become members.
The website, designed to educate college students and CPA-exam candidates about the path to
becoming a CPA, now contains information to help international students understand the process of
registering for the CPA exam and becoming a U.S. CPA while living overseas.

For more information, please visit: http://on.mktw.net/MFXk5Q

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY

For many students, the Fourth of July is a holiday they have celebrated for years,
but for international students, such as Zadran, the experience is still fairly new.
When Zuleikha Zadran came to the U.S. at the age of 13, it was the war in
Afghanistan that pushed her family to leave. But now, as an American citizen and recent Michigan
State University graduate, she feels love for both countries.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/L2lQh0

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PROVIDES AID TO REFUGEES

Largely impacted by its vibrant international community, the University of
Virginia (UVA) has taken many steps to continue its good work in the
world. Charlottesville is home to the International Rescue Committee, a
non-profit organization that provides aid to refugees who have recently
fled warzones, famine, or political strife to start new lives in the United States.
UVA students are both eager to educate themselves about current humanitarian crises as well as
extend a helping hand. As a result, Madison House, UVA’s student volunteer “hub,” now runs a
unique, year-long program called “Bridging the Gap.” Students apply to be both a friend and mentor
to child refugees from countries such as Sierra Leone, Iraq, and Togo. They help with homework,
kick soccer balls around, and visit museums on weekends.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/KXWjAWNORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

ENGINEERING CLUB COMPLETES BEST-EVER BAJA FINISH

Measured by odometer, the NMC Engineering Club’s road to the annual
SAE Baja endurance race and its best finish ever clocked in at just under 1,000 miles.
But measured by other yardsticks – including the personal growth and maturity of the students, the
slope of their learning curve and the collaboration of NMC faculty – the April trip to Auburn University
was an odyssey.
Sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Baja race has been a tradition of the
Engineering Club and adviser Jim Coughlin for several years. Teams design, build and race cars
over a tough dirt course.
“You start with nothing,” said club member Doug Grunder.
In years past, the team spent more time building the car than designing it. This year, design got
equal attention. The team felt they had built their best car ever.

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