Scholarship Programs

About Vanguard
In 1975, a small—but uniquely structured—mutual fund company came into being. More than a quarter-century later, Vanguard is internationally known for exceptional client service and the highest-value products in the industry.

Detail:
The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students entering their junior or senior year of college during the 2011-12 school year. Applicants must be pursuing studies in computer science, computer engineering, Web design or other IT-related disciplines.

Eligibility: To be considered, you must:
1. Be a female college student entering your junior or senior year of college in fall 2011.
2. Be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States for the entire 2011-12 academic year.
3. Be pursuing a major in computer science, computer engineering, Web design, or another IT-related discipline.
4. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
5. Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Oklahoma who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

* be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Oklahoma, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
* have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
* critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
* involvement in co-curricular and community activities; [Read the rest of this entry...]

About JICE:
The Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) established in 1977, have been playing an important role in Japan’s international cooperation by implementing human resource development programs for developing countries. We have accumulated knowledge and skill as an expert organization of this field through various projects conducted both in Japan and abroad.

Detail:
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was established by the Government of Mongolia with the assistance of the Government of Japan for the Japanese fiscal year of 2001. The objective of JDS Program is to support human resources development of Mongolia that receive Japanese grant aid, targeting highly capable, young government officials who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans and to become leaders in Mongolia. Participants of the JDS Program shall contribute to an expanded and enhanced foundation for bilateral relations with Japan, as persons having well-rounded knowledge of Japan. Participants of the JDS program will acquire expert knowledge, conduct research, and build human networks at Japanese universities, and are expected to use such knowledge to take an active role in practically solving problems of the social and economic development issues that Mongolia is facing. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Students who wish to follow the International Master in Rural Development have different options for financing the programme. As of academic year 2010-2011, the European Union provides Erasmus Mundus scholarships not only to non-European students, but also to European students. The amount of scholarship is different however, and so are the deadlines for application. So make sure you attach yourself to the correct category of students, please find the details at the link:

The International MSc in Rural Development offers admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for graduate study and who, with the benefit of a graduate education, are the most likely to contribute substantially to their academic or professional fields through teaching, research, or professional practice. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Who is Eligible?

In accordance with the guidelines of the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) as well as the Foreign Office (AA), scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Department to German and foreign students

For (Under-)Graduate and PhD Students

Next application deadlines

September 1, 2010 (date on postal stamp)
for (under-)graduates and PhD students from Gemany and EU countries
for PhD students from Germany, EU countries and from outside the EU countries in

• research focus „ Transformation Processes in Party Democracy “
• research program “Resource Policy and Gender Justice in the context of globalisation”
• research program „Global Social Policies and Governance“

How to apply
for (under-)graduates

• download application sheet (PDF)
• download application form (PDF) in German

for PhD students

• download application sheet (PDF)
• download application form (PDF) in German [Read the rest of this entry...]

A key NMF initiative is mentored externships that focus on improving the educational experiences of minority medical students that can also increase access of underserved populations to quality healthcare delivery. The GE/NMF Medical Scholars Program enhances the knowledge skills and competencies of health professionals serving a diverse client population nationally and globally, provides a program model of mentored externship experiences for 4th year US minority medical students, and improves patient care in partner countries. GE/NMF Medical Scholars complete a two-month elective in Ghana or Uganda, West Africa that focuses on critical regional health care needs.
This two-month clinical/public health elective is conducted in district hospitals, and focuses on critical health care issues such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, tuberculosis, heart disease, cancer, and infant mortality. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The world of merchant services can be confusing, especially for small businesses who have never accepted credit cards before. This category guide is designed to help you choose a merchant account provider for your company, as well as avoid some common bait-and-switch tactics that can cost you much more than you expect.

Bank
The bank you use for your business finances should be the first place you contact

Third Party Processor
This type of credit card processor requires no merchant account.

Independent Sales Organization
An independent sales organization (ISO) is essentially a registered credit card merchant broker who represents one or more third party processors.

Financial Service Provider
MasterCard and Visa require you to establish a merchant account through an intermediary.

Association
Small business and trade associations often offer credit card merchant processing at discount prices

Offshore merchant accounts (or international merchant accounts) are an option for businesses that can’t other types of accounts due to location, credit history, or other reasons

Merchantsolutionsllc is an outstanding credit card processing company. Merchant Solutions llc makes it easy with a paperless application process, 98% approval rating and low fees. Once your account is setup you will receive your money from your sales 2 days after the transaction is complete. With Merchantsolutionsllc Merchant Services there is no startup fee. Another huge advantage is that you can operate with them based on a month to month agreement instead of the 2-3 year contract that is typical of most other credit card processing services. This completely eliminates the risk of early termination or closure fees.

The annual competition for Graduate Fellowships begins with the application period which opens each year in August at which time a deadline consistent with those of NSF and other fellowship granting organizations will be posted. Only those applications which are complete, with all supporting materials and documents provided (including Reference Reports) by the posted deadline will be assured of full consideration by the Foundation. Untimely or incompletely-submitted applications will be entertained only at the Foundation’s discretion and convenience.

Each year’s competition concludes at the end of the following March, at which time the Foundation’s Board of Directors determines the most highly qualified Fellowship applicants and the number of new Fellowships which available resources will be able to support.
All Fellowship applicants are notified by mail of the Foundation’s action on their application on or before April 1 of each year. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Job Description: The university scholarships are intended for post-graduate students only, with as special emphasis put on Research Fellowships. Applicants who already hold a Master degree and wish to undertake a second (or 3rd) Master degree are not considered a priority for the Swiss Government Scholarships. Multiplying the Master degrees will not be encouraged by the Federal Commission for Scholarship (FCS). Besides, please be aware that for Master programs, the FCS does not pay for Master tuition fees.

Candidates should not be older than 35 years (i.e. born after 1 January 1976).

Before applying, you must find out whether your planned study program or research project can be carried out at the university concerned. Therefore, you will have to contact the Professor or the Administrator responsible for the postgraduate course. You will have to submit copies of your diploma with grades, a detailed study plan (see guidelines for details) and a curriculum vitae. Should this contact not be made, the Swiss Embassy will reject the candidature. [Read the rest of this entry...]