German Exchange Scholarships now open!

The DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service has undergraduate as well as graduate scholarship programs available.

For Undergrads: Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.

Please find more information here: http://www.daad.org/?p=47220

Hazing Awareness Scholarship

Hazing Awareness Scholarship ($700)

Milk & Honey Publishing, CollegeGreekBooks.com and Big Walt Anderson are proud to announce up to SEVEN $700 CASH AWARDS FOR THE FALL 2011/SPRING 2012 SCHOOL YEAR.

All students that are enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Setting may apply.

You must be in good standing at your school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average.

See here for details: http://www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

Announcing an opportunity for substantial financial support for international female graduate or PhD students. The award is called the International Peace Scholarship (I.P.S.) and it is sponsored by a nonprofit organization called P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization). P.E.O. offers five projects, of which I.P.S. is one.

It is our fondest hope that by helping educate future leaders in other countries we can in some small way foster goodwill, understanding and peace in the world.

The scholarship is up to $10,000 and is renewable one time only. Any current female international student (who has at least one academic year remaining upon receipt of the scholarship in May) is eligible. Also, any newly accepted student, even if she has not yet matriculated, is eligible.

Note that the preliminary application must be filed by December 15th. Applications are available at: www.peointernational.org. Click on the link on the left-hand top of the screen entitled About P.E.O. and its Projects; then International Peace Scholarship Eligibility Form pdf. (Note that the form will become available on August 15th.)

Awards are based on a budget, which the International office uses to determine need. If she qualifies, based on need, P.E.O. International will mail her the full application packet. The budget need not be substantiated until after the student is selected to receive the full application. Selected students submit the full application by January 31st. The scholarship is based not only on need, but also leadership qualities and academics.

Feel free to contact the Chair if you have any questions or concerns about IPS.

Dot Matthews

P.E.O. Chapter A, Atlanta

Chair, International Peace Scholarship

www.peointernational.org

Fulbright Scholar Program Announcements

Helpful resources are available at www.cies.org/ for those interested in submitting a Fulbright Scholar Application. DEADLINE: August 1, 2011 Participate in one of several webinars organized to provide valuable information regarding the application process: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Reviewing Your Fulbright Application Package Scheduled less than two weeks prior to the deadline, this webinar will cover any remaining questions applicants may have about their application packages. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Reviewing Your Fulbright Application Package Scheduled less than one week prior to the deadline, this webinar will cover any remaining questions applicants may have about their application packages. In case you miss the above segments, all webinars can be viewed in the Webinar Archive. Please visit the Catalog of Awards and our online Application.

CIES - Fulbright
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Washington DC 20008
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Glimpse Correspondents application due Thursday, June 30

This message is to announce that due to unprecedented response, we've decided to extend the application period for the Glimpse Correspondents Program one more week.

The new deadline is Thursday, June 30, 2011.

Powered by Matador, and supported in part by the National Geographic Society, the Glimpse Correspondents Program provides talented writers and photographers with a $600 stipend as well as one on one editorial training and support to complete an independent journalistic work based on their experience abroad.

To apply, visit: http://glimpse.org/correspondents

Announcing Fall 2011 Glimpse Correspondents Program - $600 travel stipend + one on one editorial mentoring

The Glimpse Correspondents program is an opportunity for students, volunteers, teachers, and travelers who will be abroad this year to get their stories and photography published at high-profile publications--and get paid for it.

Powered by Matador, and supported in part by the National Geographic Society, the Glimpse Correspondents Program provides selected writers and photographers with a $600 stipend and one on one editorial training and support in creating a portfolio of published work.

Anyone over 18 is eligible, and writers and photographers of all skill and experience levels are encouraged to apply. The criteria for selecting Correspondents not only include candidates' talents in writing or photography, but also their vision for engaging communities and finding unique stories while abroad, as well as their commitment to developing these stories into polished long-form narratives over the course of the program.

To learn more, visit: http://glimpse.org/the-correspondents-program/

British Exchange Scholarships 2011, Due May 31

BUTEX North American Scholarships 2011/12

BUTEX is now accepting applications for its North American Scholarship Programme 2011/12!

The Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad or exchange place at a UK university which is BUTEX affiliated. Your study abroad or exchange place must be for the academic year 2011/12 and your place must be for a minimum of one semester.

The value of each scholarship is £500 and will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university.

For further details of how to apply for this scholarship please see www.butex.ac.uk