Passion for Fashion Scholarship Competition
Deadline: February 14
If you love fashion and want to pursue a career in this field, now is your chance to receive financial assistance to do so! The Art Institute is sponsoring a passion for fashion scholarship competition for interested students to have a shot at earning a half-tuition scholarship to attend the Art Institute and a VIP trip to New York City. This award will be granted to one lucky grand prize winner. There will also be more than $100,000 in tuition scholarships granted to other local winners. This competition is open to high school seniors in the US (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.
The passion for fashion scholarship competition includes two categories that students can enter, based upon their area of interest:
Fashion Design: If designing clothes is your area of expertise, create three sketches of an evening garment and compete with others for the best design. If your design is selected as the local winner you will have the chance to work with a seamstress to have your creation made.
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management: If you are more interested in following latest trends, you have the chance to predict the next hottest fashion through a vision board and demonstrate your ideas.
Find out more information on how to enter the passion for fashion scholarship competition here.
Master’s Scholarship in Education for African Students
Deadline: July 31
Students from Africa who would like to study in the UK with a scholarship to assist with tuition fees have the chance to attain both! The University of Huddersfield is granting all self-funded international students from Africa the chance to have 4000GBP. Students must intend to study education at postgraduate level in the School of Education and Professional Development at the University of Huddersfield.
The Master’s scholarship in education is worth 2000GBP. However, when granted the Master’s scholarship in education for African students, individuals also have the chance to attain the international student award worth 2000GBP. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for this award at the time of application into the postgraduate program. If granted, the award amount will be deducted directly from tuition fees.
You can find more information about the Master’s scholarship in education for African students here.
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GotScholarship: 40k to Give Away
Deadline: March 15
Could you use $40,000 to put toward your education? GotChosen is now accepting applications for their second GotScholarship: 40k to Give Away. Even if your studies are complete but you have student debt to pay off, you are still eligible to apply.
Those who are over the age of 18 can apply for this scholarship right online if they are residents of the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. What does it take to apply for the GotScholarship? All you need to do is create a user account and click “apply.” You will automatically be entered into the drawing. Students do not need to submit an essay or record of academic achievement as the winner will be selected at random.
To increase the chance of being chosen to receive this award, students are able to recruit sponsors for more entries. Sponsors simply need to sign up and state who they wish to sponsor. There is not a limit to the amount of sponsors a student is able to have.
GotChosen is trying to change the financial future for students both nationally and internationally by offering their GotScholarship: 40k to Give Away.
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AAUW International Fellowships
Deadline: December 1
Women who are not US citizens or permanent residents have the opportunity to receive the AAUW International Fellowship award to assist with their research efforts within the US. This award is granted for one fellowship year from July 1-June 30.
Students at accredited US institutions who are pursing graduate studies, postgraduate studies, or who will have their bachelor’s degree by September 30 are eligible to apply for the AAUW International Fellowship and have the opportunity to win one of the following:
Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowship: $18,000
Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000
If you would like to apply to the AAUW International Fellowship, visit here for more information.
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Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund
Deadline: November 15
The Frank M. Chapman memorial fund was created by Ms. Elsie M. B. Naumburg in memory of Dr. Chapman, a long-term chairman of Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History. This award is available to graduate students around the world in need of financial aid to assist them perform research in the area of ornithology.
The competition for the Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund is high and usually produces a 30 percent success rate amongst applicants. Priority will be given to those who will be researching fundamental questions in ornithology. The awardee will be granted a varying amount between $1,000 and $3,000 that can be used for travel, living expenses and expendable equipment associated with their ornithology research.
Those who wish to apply for this award will need to submit an application along with the other required materials like two letters of recommendation, a research proposal and a projected project budget. The deadline or this award is November 15 and the winner will be announced in April.
To find out further information on how to apply for the Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund visit here.
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Verres Campus Project
Deadline: September 23
Non-Italian citizens wanting to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in Italy on a scholarship now have the opportunity to do so. Politecnico Di Torino is offering new international students at the Verres Campus a 10,000 euro per year scholarship with the Verres Campus Project. This award is open to any new international student at the Verres Campus that is at least 18 years of age, who has submitted an application to studying computer engineering and who will not be receiving another scholarship. Students should also be proficient in the Italian language since classes are taught in Italian.
Scholarship recipients of the Verrres Campus Project must attend the program at Politecnico Di Torino for the entire program length. Students can have this award for the full three years, giving the award a total value of 30,000 euro.
The program award winner is chosen based upon their past academic record.
If you would like more information on the Verres Campus Project you can find out more here.
If you are planning to study overseas, you may find that going to school in a foreign country can be costly. While you will still have to cover your tuition, books, and living expenses, now you’ll need to factor in additional flight costs, exchange rates, health insurance, etc. While there is no doubt that studying overseas can help you become more competitive in the job market and advance your career, the immediate dent in your wallet could take a toll.
Whether you are an international, study abroad, or foreign enrolled student, you may – like many students – consider looking for external sources to help finance your education. But where should you look? Scholarships, grants, and loans are a great first step to get the funding you need:
Scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to fund your education since you do not need to worry about paying back the money you receive. Some schools provide scholarships to their students based on financial need, or based on your academic merit. Contact your school to determine the availability along with any requirements and deadlines that you may need to meet.
Additionally, there are scholarships that are provided by independent organizations based on a wide range of criteria. Ever heard about the travel video contest by International Student? They awarded $4,000 to the winner for their video describing why they want to study abroad. Because these scholarships are offered by independent organization, there are a wide range of opportunities as they are looking for students with special qualifications, such as academic, athletic or artistic talent.
Check out International Scholarships to begin the scholarship search.
Grants
Grants are typically granted to students based on financial need by a non profit organization, educational institution, government division, business or individual. The higher your financial need, the more likely you are to be awarded a grant – however this can be quite difficult for an international student.
Unlike scholarships that consider other factors such as field of study, qualifications, etc., grants require students to show that they need the grant based on academic need. However, like scholarships, once the money is dispersed, you do not need to worry about paying it back to the organization.
Check out International Education Financial Aid to see what grants are available.
Loans
Unlike scholarships and grants, international student loans are dispersed to those students who apply for the loan. Once the money is dispersed, you will be responsible for paying back the money you borrowed PLUS interest. Loans are typically easier to receive than scholarships and loans, but international students in the US will need to have a US cosigner in most cases who have spent at least 2 years in the United States.
Keep in mind that there are only certain lenders that will loan to international students. Eligibility will be determined not only lender, but also by school. Before beginning the application process, you may want to check to see if you are eligible. Our partner International Student Loan has also done this process for you where they compare lenders based on your eligibility.
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Are you a German scholar, or do you want to study or research in Germany for an extended period? The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports researchers and scholars that come to Germany from all around the world, and it supports German scholars and scientists that research and study around the world. The Foundation has a variety of programs, and they have this to say about their selection criteria:
“If you would like to become a member of the Humboldt Family, only one thing counts: your own excellent performance. “
Humboldt Research Fellowship Program: With this massive program, the Foundation provides 200 awards each year. The awards support scholars of all nationalities and disciplines, enabling them to carry out long-term research projects (6 to 12 months) in Germany. Fellowships are awarded on the basis of scholarly achievement alone. PhD required, under 40, proficient in German or English, from any country in the world. This fellowship comes with a monthly stipend, travel costs, language training, and family allowances.
German Chancellor Fellowship Program: Under this program, the Foundation provides ten awards to US citizens, each for a one year stay in Germany for research or study. Its a post-graduate or professional award, providing a monthly stipend of 2,000 to 3,000 euro. Application deadline is 31 October, and a bachelors degree is required.
You can see more about the Humboldt Research Fellowship Program and the German Chancellor Fellowship Program on InternationalScholarships.com.
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Hult International Business School is a highly regarded business education institution, offering MBA, Masters and Undergraduate programs in five locations around the globe: Boston; San Francisco; Dubai; London; and Shanghai. Hult was ranked the 27th best business education in the world, and the 17th best business education in the U.S. by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Financial Times has also recognized it as one of the Top 100 business schools worldwide.
Hult offers a very popular one-year MBA program, which allows you to study at up to three of their five worldwide locations. Finishing in one year instead of two, as required by most MBAs, can be a very efficient way to improve your career opportunities faster, saving you money on the way.
Hult also offers scholarships to deserving, accomplished students. See Hult’s profile page on International Scholarships to see more about their scholarship offer for students from Africa:
http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
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Rotary clubs around the world are a great source of scholarships for international study, and for any student trying to study abroad, Rotary Clubs should be top on the list to research any relevant scholarships. For instance, Rotary Clubs in the State of Georgia (USA) have sponsored the Georgia Rotary Student Program since 1946.
The GRSP brings in 80 international students per year for one full academic year, and pays their tuition, book allowance, meal allowance and on-campus room, at a college or university in the State of Georgia, USA. To be eligible, you must be between 18 and 25 and be an undergraduate student in your home country, and have never studied in the USA. In addition, you must be recommended by your home Rotary Club. Visit the Georgia Rotary Student Program website to learn more about their international scholarships.
Also, you can read a good story about Benjamin Ikaal from Kenya, who is a Rotary scholarship recipient studying at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.
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