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Scholarship / RICE UNIVERSITY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: May 09, 2013, 10:36:19 AM »

Rice's small size allows personal interaction between students and professors, while our eminent faculty foster the intellectual excitement of a major research university. At Rice, undergraduates at all levels participate in cutting-edge research with world-class faculty in the humanities, social sciences, engineering and natural sciences. Premier architecture and music professors enhance classroom experiences with their exceptional talent and artistry. A Rice education offers personal involvement and excellence in programs that prepare graduates for a changing world.

Merit-based scholarship recipients generally distinguish themselves scholastically and personally even within our highly competitive group of admitted students. All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, so that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. The Office of Admissions notifies scholarship winners at the time of
admission to the university.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/10dJusy

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Scholarship / HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: May 08, 2013, 12:09:14 PM »

Heidelberg’s home is Tiffin, OH. We have over 1,200 traditional undergraduates and 200 plus graduate students. Our students come from all over the country and the world. Heidelberg was established in 1850 by the German Reformed Church (now United Church of Christ). Heidelberg's mascot, the Student Prince, is named after a German operetta of the same name and our school colors are from Germany’s flag used to represent the German and Dutch Reformed Church. Today, the University retains these connections through a unique study abroad program with its namesake city – Heidelberg, Germany.

The Heidelberg School of Business will waive the Enrollment Fee ($600) for fall 2013 applicants. There is no application fee for the online applications submitted at www.heidelberg.edu. This policy is applicable for both Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions applications. Heidelberg University offers generous scholarships in the amount of $8,000 per year for the qualified undergraduate
international students. The Heidelberg School of Business offers competitive MBA Program Tuition Scholarships in the range of $2,000-6,000.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/11RsNpW

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Scholarship / UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS MERIT-BASED FRANCISCAN FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: May 08, 2013, 12:07:25 PM »

The University of St. Francis was established in 1920 in Joliet, Illinois. It is a liberal arts Catholic university. As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values and charism, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership. The Franciscan Fellows Award offers a maximum of $9,000 annually (maximum $36,000 fouryear value) – Minimum GPA of 2.51 Award varied based on GPA and ACT composite score.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/112Qpwn

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Study Abroad / Study in Malaysia

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:22:09 AM »

Where-What-How

Where??

Search your Institution here:
http://postgrad.studymalaysia.com/where/index.php

What??

Find you courses here:
http://postgrad.studymalaysia.com/what/index.php

How??

Do:
There is no centralised postgraduate application agency in Malaysia. As such, you need to apply directly to the individual universities or colleges using an application form or via their websites (if available online). You can apply to more than one university. PhDs and MPhils courses usually do not have fixed entry dates.

What goes into an application varies from institution to institution. Some only require a letter while others will want a complete academic history and research plan. What is most usual is to fill out one of their application forms where you will be expected to highlight your academic record and possibly mention your proposed research interests.

Work experience is valuable when applying for a postgraduate course so give full employment details along with a list of skills you have and training you attended.

Your personal statement is one of the most important parts of the application form and you should think about it very carefully. Mention your motivations for the course, experience and interests but be specific and honest. Some institutions may conduct an interview with the potential student before offering a place.

For a taught-postgraduate programme, some institutions may require an upper second-class degree mandatory while others are happy with an upper or lower class second degree or the international equivalent. [TOEFL (550-700) and IELTS (between five and seven)].

Good Luck.

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Conference/Seminar / ICE 2013 : PELS International Congress on eLearning 2013

« on: May 02, 2013, 10:30:11 AM »

Call For Papers

        When      Dec 6, 2013 - Dec 7, 2013
                     Where      The Heritage Hotel Manila, Philippines
Submission Deadline    Jul 31, 2013
Notification Due            Aug 31, 2013
Final Version Due            Oct 31, 2013

Papers can be presented in any of these parallel sessions:
● Paper Presentation: This is best suited for completed research and scholarly work. Individual paper presentations are organized around a theme. Each presenter will be given 15 minutes to discuss his/her work and five minutes for Q&A.

● Poster Presentation: This is ideally intended for current research projects or works in progress more suited to visual displays. Presenters will be assigned an area within the congress venue where they can set up their posters and time to discuss and entertain questions.

● Roundtable Discussion: Three to four authors presenting on related topics will have an assigned table during a session to review and discuss the ideas, frameworks, and perspectives underlying their work with interested delegates who gather at the table.

● Virtual Presentation: For individuals who want to participate but have travel constraints. Presentations can be in the form of powerpoint presentations, video or screencasts and will be made available during and after the congress. An online Q&A facility will be set up to allow virtual presenters to answer questions.

For more information, visit www.elearning.ph

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Scholarship / CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: May 02, 2013, 10:23:22 AM »

Concordia is a private, Christian, liberal arts university open to students of any faith. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Concordia University is committed to the dual purpose of preparing students for life and for a living. Concordia provides a challenging, yet supportive learning environment where spirited intellectual inquiry strengthens our commitment to justice, compassion and moral integrity. We respect diversity, and integrate faith into every aspect of learning, service and life. Concordia University in Portland, Oregon provides scholarships to Undergraduate students up to $6,000 based on merit. Scholarships are available to both freshmen and transfer students. Additional scholarship money may be available for students who submit SAT scores. There is no limit to the merit-based scholarship.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/15MLN9A

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Fellowship offer / INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS FELLOWSHIPS

« on: April 30, 2013, 01:28:04 PM »

Indiana University South Bend is the only comprehensive public university in North Central Indiana and the third largest campus in the Indiana University system. We’re a university grounded in academic excellence that also offers the full collegiate experience. The Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics Graduate Fellowship Program invites applications from students with a demonstrated record of excellence at the undergraduate level along with evidence or promise of a strong professional career. Each Leighton Fellow will receive up to $5,000* per year, renewable for two additional years, as long as the Fellow maintains a graduate business GPA of at least 3.0.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14DkRNn

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Scholarship / UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: April 30, 2013, 01:26:37 PM »

Founded on the principle that an outstanding liberal arts education is the basis of successful citizenship, UND is focused on teaching, research and creative and scholarly activity, and service to the state of North Dakota, nation, and world. Students matter at UND. It is a place where students research alongside renowned faculty and those same renowned faculty light up the classrooms. The National Science Foundation has awarded to the University of North Dakota Science Team a ngrant to support a scholarship program to students in biology, chemistry, geography and mathematics. The program will provide financial support for up to 4 years (if renewal criteria are satisfied) covering tuition & fees with support of up to $10,000 a year, depending on the financial aid eligibility and qualifying to the selection/eligibility criteria.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Yc0cyG

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Scholarship / UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: April 30, 2013, 01:23:59 PM »

Since 1889, the University of Idaho has been a place that expects more from itself, more from its students, more from knowledge and more from life. The University of Idaho is where students come to succeed and learn to lead. At our main campus in Moscow, Idaho – and our centers throughout the state –students find many opportunities to share in our community and
culture. At the University of Idaho, you can expect a leading level of education that will pay back your investment of energy, time, and money with lifelong rewards. You can also expect leading services that will help you navigate the many ways to finance your education. The international Tuition Waivers requires that students must have a 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a bachelor's degree to be eligible. The award amount is $6,500/year, renewable for up to 4 years. Preference given to underrepresented student populations. The number of awards is dependent on available funding each year.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/16PjObI

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Scholarship / THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: April 30, 2013, 01:21:32 PM »

Set in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain range, the University of Utah has a vantage point like no other. Inspiring views complement perspectives learned in classrooms and labs, and bespeaks the vast opportunities campus provides. We are only minutes from rugged mountain bike trails or downtown amenities; the Utah State Capitol, the rich cultural history of the Western pioneers, and the allure of a modern metropolis await. Current resident and non-resident high school seniors applying for merit scholarships at the University of Utah need to complete the admissions process- external link to the University by the Admissions priority deadline of December.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/XJ9Xl4

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Scholarship / INDIANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

« on: April 30, 2013, 01:20:31 PM »

Indiana Tech has a long tradition of providing an environment in which students from all backgrounds can come together to live, explore, grow. The decision to study abroad is life-changing and you're taking a significant step by researching education opportunities.
Our location in Fort Wayne, Indiana, provides the advantage of a small-town feel with big-city amenities. Experience American culture on and off-campus as you watch movies in our state-ofthe-art campus theater, attend collegiate and professional sporting events, explore our growing downtown district, or enjoy home-grown produce from Indiana's nearby farms. Do you have students inquiring about programs like Engineering or Business? Indiana Institute of Technology, commonly known as Indiana Tech, is looking for hard working, motivated students in these fields, among others. We are currently offering merit scholarship opportunities to our international students up to $11,000/year. Did we mention that our cost of tuition is the same for international students as it is for  domestic students? We also accept AP and IB courses for college credit!

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14yVDkE

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Scholarship / MADISON ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SCHOOL SCHOLARHIPS

« on: April 30, 2013, 01:18:31 PM »

Madison English as a Second Language School (MESLS), located in Madison, Wisconsin, provides high quality language instruction to help nonnative English speakers improve their English language abilities for academic purposes, career advancement, and everyday social and practical needs.

MESLS is pleased to announce that we are offering one fully-paid scholarship at our ESL school! The scholarship will cover the price of tuition ($2,225) for our seven week fall session (August 29 – October 18, 2013). To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must
submit a short essay explaining why they want to study English. Submissions must be emailed to info@mesls.edu before 12:00 PM CST on June 3, 2013. The winner will be announced at12:00 PM CST on June 17, 2013.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Z2YGx2

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IAUP / Call for paper for Peace Education: An International Journal

« on: April 11, 2013, 11:47:54 AM »

This is a call for paper on Dr. Young Seek Choue, IAUP President Emeritus.

The main theme of Vol. 18, 2012-2013 issue of Peace Education: An International Journal has been changed - the new theme is- Dr. Young Seek Choue's Oughtopia: A Peace Dream to A Peace Reality, and this issue will be dedicated to world renowned peace thinker, peace activist and peace promoter Dr. Young Seek Choue, Founder and Chancellor of Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea and Perpetual Emeritus President of International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), who died on 18 February 2012.

Those who know Dr. Choue may write their papers and articles on his ideas and activities of peace and their experiences with him and send them in MS Word to the editor of the Journal on or before 30 June 2013 at peaceducationsnp@yahoo.com. The President and professors of Kyung Hee University are also invited to contribute their articles on Dr. Young Seek Choue.

Prof. Surya Nath Prasad
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Peace Education: An International Journal (ISSN 1991-5721, For Free Distribution throughout the world) 
216, Laxminagar, NAGPUR-440 022, Maharashtra, INDIA

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English / How to improve your English

« on: March 06, 2013, 11:42:24 AM »

How to improve your English skills

My most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all have fun!"
Don't be in too much of a hurry. You're setting off on a long journey and there'll be delays and frustrations along the way. Sometimes you'll be in the fast lane and other times you'll be stuck in traffic, but there will also be lots of interesting things and interesting people along the way. Take your time to really enjoy the experience.
There are many ways to improve your level of English, but only you can find the right way for you. Here are a few tips that might help:-

Improve your Learning Skills

Learning is a skill and it can be improved. Your path to learning effectively is through knowing yourself your capacity to learn processes you have successfully used in the past your interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learn।

Motivate yourself

If you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:- Why do you need to learn/improve English?
Where will you need to use English?
What skills do you need to learn/improve?(Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking)
How soon do you need to see results?
How much time can you afford to devote to learning English.
How much money can you afford to devote to learning English.
Do you have a plan or learning strategy?

Set yourself achievable goals

You know how much time you can dedicate to learning English, but a short time each day will produce better, longer-term results than a full day on the weekend and then nothing for two weeks.
Joining a short intensive course could produce better results than joining a course that takes place once a week for six months. Here are some goals you could set yourself:-
Join an English course - a virtual one or a real one (and attend regularly).
Do your homework.
Read a book or a comic every month.
Learn a new word every day.
Visit an English speaking forum every day.
Read a news article on the net every day.
Do 10 minutes listening practice every day.
Watch an English film at least once a month.
Follow a soap, comedy or radio or TV drama.
A good way to meet your goals is to establish a system of rewards and punishments.


Decide on a reward you will give yourself for fulfilling your goals for a month.

A bottle of your favourite drink
A meal out / or a nice meal at home
A new outfit
A manicure or massage

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Student Exchange / Korean Scholarship for Graduate Programs

« on: February 19, 2013, 01:56:47 PM »

DIU is offering Applications from the students (who is going to complete their under graduation before August 2013) for the Korean Government Scholarship to do the Masters or Doctoral Program.

Required Information:

1.   CGPA
2.   Department
3.   ID
4.   Language Test Result (Not mendatory but Highly Preference will be given)
5.   Extra Curricular involvement


Please send the required information  to int@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd before February 24, 2013


Please note this opportunity is only for DIU students.

Thank you.