Scholarships for study outside the UK/Travel Awards

Thouron Awards for Postgraduate Study at the University of Pennsylvania

Nursing Scholars, Graduates of British universities receive support for up to two years for a graduate (post-graduate) degree program at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn, an Ivy League institution, is one of the world s leading research universities. With 12 schools on one contiguous campus in Philadelphia, it offers a wide range of postgraduate courses in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Communication, Dental Medicine, Design, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Social Policy, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Wharton School of Business. Typically, 6 to10 Awards are made each year to British graduates.

Further details on postgraduate courses offered at the University of Pennsylvania are available at http://www.upenn.edu/grad/gradgroups.htm

Further information for UK applicants available at http://www.thouronaward.org/index.php?action=PublicUKApplicantsDisplay

St Andrews Society of the State of New York Scholarships 2010/11

Two Scholarships, of not less than $20,000 each, will be available in 2011. Preference will be given to candidates who have no previous experience of the United States and for whom a period of study there can be expected to be a life changing experience. Selection will be on the basis of an all-round assessment, including personality and academic achievement. The Scholarship will be tenable from September 2011 to May 2012 at a university in the US within a radius of 250 miles from New York City, or within the area of Washington DC. Where a student cannot find a course for his/her special subject of study within this geographical area, the Society will consider allowing the Scholarship to be held at another university in the US.

Candidates must be Scottish by birth or descent, and will be expected to have current knowledge of Scotland and the Scottish tradition. Candidates must also be:

EITHER graduates of a Scottish university or of Oxford/Cambridge, who have completed their first degree course (so as to be qualified to graduate) not earlier than 2010.

OR students of a Scottish university or of Oxford/Cambridge, who expect to complete their first degree course (so as to be qualified to graduate) in 2011.

An honours degree is not essential.

Under existing arrangements, each of the Scottish universities is asked to nominate one candidate although it might, in exceptional circumstances, be permitted to submit two candidates of equal merit.

Application forms and further particulars can be obtained from Ms Shirley Kirk, Corporate Services, Level 2, McCance Building (s.kirk@strath.ac.uk)

Closing date for applications is 20 December 2010.

FINN RANDALL OPEN TRAVEL AWARD

In memory of Finn Randall - an alumnus of the University and an intrepid traveller - an award was established to assist a registered undergraduate student of the University with the cost of a particular scheme of travel which is considered to be the most enterprising and the most relevant to his/her course of study. It is not to be used solely as paying for the travel costs.

The amount of the award normally in the region of £300.

Application forms for 2010 will be available in November.

Royal Society of Edinburgh JM Lessells Travel Scholarships

Applications are invited for JM Lessells Travel Scholarships from honours or higher degree engineering graduates of Scottish HE Institutions who wish to study some aspect of their profession outwith the UK. All branches of Engineering are eligible for consideration, including Computer and Software Engineering. In exceptional circumstances applications will also be considered from candidates who have first degrees in related subjects and substantial postgraduate experience in a field of engineering.

The value of the Scholarships is £1,250 per month, pro-rata. The Scholar will be appointed for any period up to a maximum of one year, although visits of approx 2-5 months are strongly preferred. Acceptance of a Scholarship implies a willingness to spend at least 2 years in the UK following the period of tenure. Visits of less than 2 months will not normally be considered. Application forms and further details from: www.royalsoced.org.uk and trickard@royalsoced.org.uk

US-UK FULBRIGHT COMMISSION

Each year between 10 and 16 awards area offered to UK citizens for the first year of postgraduate or doctoral study, or for 'special student research', in any accredited US institution. Successful candidates will work with the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) to find the right course and department for them.

Full details including timeline and application forms may be obtained from www.fulbright.co.uk

MAC ROBERTSON TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP 2010/11

INFORMATION: The aim of this Scholarship programme is to provide funding which will enrich and further the awardholder's experience and research achievements. It will allow scholars to undertake a course of research study preferably (although not necessarily) outwith Scotland for up to a maximum of one year from the date of the award.

VALUE: The awards can vary and the number and value of the awards allocated each year will be at the discretion of the Award Panel. The award is designed to contribute towards placement expenses but it is NOT intended as a contribution towards tuition fee costs or routine living expenses; for conference attendance; students completing their research studies; essential fieldwork; funding for prospective research students.

ELIGIBIITY: This Scholarship is open to all postgraduate research students currently registered and fully participating in the community of the University of Strathclyde or Glasgow. It is available to research students from all countries and from any academic discipline who have already shown academic distinction and promise during the term of their research studies.

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS should be returned to Shona Cameron, Postgradaute Research Office,Room 101D, Graham Hills Building, 50 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE by Friday 30 April 2010.

HOW TO APPLY: Application form/further information is available at http://www.strath.ac.uk/igo/postgraduatescholarships/award_27682_en.html

Kennedy Scholarships/Frank Knox Fellowships 2010/2011

KENNEDY SCHOLARSHIPS - These scholarships offer attractive opportunities for graduate study or research in the USA at Harvard or MIT. The scholarships cover tuition and health service fees, the cost of travel to/from the USA and provide an allowance of $22,000 for the year plus an additional travel grant. Applicants must be UK citizens at the time of application, who are also ordinarily resident in the UK, who have spent at least 2 out of the last 5 years studying at a university in the UK and who will have graduated before taking up their scholarship. Further information is available at http://www.kennedytrust.org.uk The trustees are keen to attract a strong and diverse field of candidates from throughout the UK and to encourage outstanding applicants across a broad range of subjects.

FRANK KNOX FELLOWSHIPS - Fellowships are available for five graduate students from the UK to study for up to 2 consecutive years in one of the Faculties of Harvard. The value of each Fellowship is at least $23,000 plus tuition and health service fees. Further information about the fellowships can be found on http://www.frankknox.harvard.edu

The Selection Panel is keen to receive applications from outstanding candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and academic interests.

This award is closed for 2010.

Hettie C. Hopkins Care of the Elderly Nursing Scholarship

Aims:	To support nurses in Wales with statutory qualifications in nursing and wish to pursue a project associated with the care of the elderly.
Description:	An annual award to fund nurses in Wales that wish to pursue a project associated with the care of the elderly.
*Type:	Projects
*Duration:	Unspecified
Funding:	Funds will help to support the costs of undertaking a project.
*Amount:	Unspecified (Estimated total funds: £0)
Closing Date:	31 March 2011
Comments:	Closing date for applications is 31st March annually. For more information about the Scholarship, please contact the RCN Welsh Board.
Restrictions:	Only open to nurses in Wales who hold statutory qualifications in nursing.
Grant Contact:	RCN Welsh Board Phone : 029 2075 1373 Ty Maeth King George V Drive East Cardiff CF4 4XZ
Grant Web Page:	Hettie C. Hopkins Care of the Elderly Nursing Scholarship

Nursing Scholars, * These values are categorised in order to facilitate searching

Northcote Graduate Scholarships 2010 in King’s College London

About College:
Nursing Scholars, King’s College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (Times Higher Education 2009) and the fourth oldest in England. A research-led university based in the heart of London, King’s has nearly 23,000 students (of whom more than 8,600 are graduate students) from nearly 140 countries, and some 5,500 employees.

Detail:
The Northcote Graduate Scholarship scheme is administered by the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, King’s College London, on behalf of the Northcote Children’s Emigration Fund.

Eligibility:
Applications are invited from students normally resident in the United Kingdom who wish to undertake a higher degree at an Australian university for a period of up to three years. Applicants must ascertain their eligibility for an Australian graduate programme. There are no limitations as the field of study.

The scholarship will provide:
* an economy class return airfare to Australia
* payments of compulsory fees at an Australian university

Value: A$20,000 per annum

Deadline: 27th August

Contact:
Menzies Centre
King’s College London
The Australia Centre
Strand, London, WC2B 4LG
Tel +44 (0)20 7240 0220
Fax +44 (0)20 7240 8292
Email: menzies.centre@kcl.ac.uk

Source: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/

Beasiswa Scholarships: 2011-2012 Scholarship UGRAD

Beasiswa Scholarships : 2011 – 2012 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Global UGRAD
Program Description:

Nursing Scholars,The Office of Academic Exchange Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U. S. Department of State, is pleased to announce a new exchange program for undergraduate students-the 2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

The Global UGRAD Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of U.S. Study in a NON-DEGREE Program. The goals of the program are to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders, from non-elite and underrepresented groups in Indonesia and East Asia.


All global UGRAD Program participants will be enrolled full-time in undergraduate course work chosen from the institution’s (US) existing curriculum to allow students ample opportunity for ongoing interaction with U.S. Faculty and student peers, and for exposure to U.S. academic and classroom culture..

To ensure that students succeed in their new academic environments, host institutions will offer tailored instruction on topics including academic research and writing, critical thinking, time management, note taking, and studying for and taking tests. Participants will live on campus with American peers.

Students will also be provided with opportunities to participate in up to ten hours of community service per semester. Additionally, an internship component will be offered to all academic-year participants during the academic component of the program. Internships will be related to each participant’s field of study and/or career plans.

Participants may be eligible for up to 4 weeks of intensive English Language instruction in the United States prior to the start of academic portion of their program.

Eligibility:

1/ Scholarships will be granted to students who currently are enrolled in S-1 degree programs only, and have completed their first semester and up to their firth semester of undergraduate study at an Indonesian university.

2/ Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

3/ Applicants must have minimum ITP/IBT TOEFL score of 500-score or IELTS 5.0 less than two years old. In some cases a personal interview by a fluent qualified Native English Speaker who can confirm that the nominee would be able to achieve that score when tested is acceptable. Candidates must also meet all the requirements of the institution where admission is being sought.

4/ Preference will be given to those who have had little or NO experience in the U.S. or outside of their home countries.

5/ Applications can be for either for one semester or two semesters based on nominee’s availability. No applications should be submitted for both one semester and full year programs.

6/ Applicants are required to return to Indonesia after the completion of the one or two semester program.


Submission of Applications

An original application and two copies should be submitted to the address below by: November 1, 2010

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
Gedung Balai Pustaka Lt. 6
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4, Jakarta 10720
Tel. 021- 3452016

Applications are available at the AMINEF offices or can also be downloaded from AMINEF website at www.aminef.or.id

For additional information, contact infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id.
We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

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Candri Sukma Atma Negara
Sambilegi Baru 33, Maguwoharjo
Yogyakarta 55282 INDONESIA
SolBridge International School of Business,
Daejeon, South Korea
http://ibunegara.wordpress.com/

Mckesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program

Guidelines

Nursing Scholars, McKesson Foundation, Inc. has established the McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for study at an accredited School of Pharmacy of the student's choice.

The McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program is independently administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the largest U.S. designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.

Eligibility

Applicants to the McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program must be a:

• Child or grandchild of a drug store owner or pharmacist who is a McKesson primary account customer.
• OR Pharmacy student employed by a drug store owner or pharmacist who is a McKesson primary account customer. Each customer may sponsor applications for up to two pharmacy student employees.

All applicants must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited School of Pharmacy and be in their 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th year of collegiate study. Pre-pharmacy students are not eligible.

Scholarships

Up to fifty $1,000 awards will be granted for one year of full-time study.

Awards may be renewed for an additional three years. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress, continued study in pharmacy, and the recipient not being subject to any disciplinary action.

Application Process

The eligible pharmacy student must complete the online application.

Start by clicking on Register to Apply at the bottom of this page. You will need to read and agree to a consent statement and register as an applicant. During the application process, you will be able to leave the site by clicking on the Save and Log Out link located in the left navigation menu on each application page. To return, you must log in with your username and password. The application must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2010.

You may wish to gather the following information that will be needed for the application process:

• McKesson Pharmacy Primary Account Customer (drugstore owner or pharmacist) first and last name, work phone number and email address
• McKesson Pharmacy Customer Primary Account #, store/pharmacy name, store/pharmacy address
• List of applicant’s work experience and involvement in school and community activities
• Applicant’s transcript of grades
• Short statement of applicant’s educational and career objectives

Carefully review your application before submission. We recommend that you print a hard copy of your application for your records. Do not send a printed copy to Scholarship Management Services. All application pages with required fields must be completed in the format described in order to submit the application. Standard capitalization (Jill Smith, not jill smith or JILL SMITH) must be used when entering data. Once the application is submitted, no further revisions can be made.

Required Supporting Documents

Applicants must also send the following documents to Scholarship Management Services postmarked no later than October 31, 2010:

• A completed Applicant Appraisal Form (click here to view and print the form)
• A copy of your acceptance letter from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Complete transcript of grades from each postsecondary school attended. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
• English translations for all non-English documents

You, the applicant, are responsible for gathering and submitting all required information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; answer questions as completely as possible. Your application is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Scholarship Management Services.

Applicants will receive an emailed confirmation when the electronic application is successfully submitted. Late submissions and incomplete application packages will not be considered. If you do not receive acknowledgement that your application package is complete, it is your responsibility to contact Scholarship Management Services to check on your application's status.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals, and an outside appraisal.

Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship Management Services. In no instance does any McKesson officer, employee or customer play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

Applicants will be notified of their status by mid-December. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship Management Services processes scholarship payments on behalf of McKesson Foundation, Inc. On or about December 30, Scholarship Management Services will mail the full scholarship award to each recipients home address. Checks are made payable to the school for the student.

Obligations

Recipients have no obligation to McKesson Foundation, Inc. or McKesson Corporation. They are, however, required to provide official transcripts when requested and to notify Scholarship Management Services of any change in address, school enrollment or other relevant information.

Revisions

McKesson Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the program.

Questions? Contact us:

Email: mckesson@scholarshipamerica.org

Call: 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program

Send all required supporting documents to:

McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082 U.S.A.

Nursing Scholarship An Invite to the Dying Profession

Nursing Scholars, Over the past years, there is a significant in the number of students who are taking up the course that leads to become nurses. In fact, nearly 100,000 vacant slots for nurses have been reported in 2005. And since America needs healthcare services, 100,000 are very big number and needs to be responded immediately.

Yes, the government has made international call for help. This results to the influx of nurses from all over the world especially from the Philippines and India. But then, we cannot say that it is enough. The country should not always be taken cared of by others. It should be taken cared of their very citizen.

However, as nationalistic as it may sound, the fact still remains that very few Americans are taking this problem seriously and very few Americans don’t like the idea of working at the hospital unless they are doctors.

As a good response, institutions and other local governments have supported the call for the promotion of nurses are a good profession. And one way to do that is by offering several types of nursing scholarships all across the country.

Nursing scholarship is not different from other types of scholarship. Before the student becomes a nursing scholar, he or she has to go through exams and screening processes. The student has to submit the necessary documents similar to other students who apply for other types of scholarship. If the student passes, he or she will receive as much as 100% financial aids. The nursing scholar will receive allowances for books, laboratory materials, dorm and lodging, foods, and everything a regular scholar would get. Of course, all these would depend on the institution that grants the scholarship. Others may give different amounts but the same principle applies; to invite students to take nursing for free or almost free.

If becoming an RN has never been your dream or has never been they chosen profession, remember this: if you cannot afford to finance your studies and have no choice but to apply for a scholarship program, consider nursing scholarship. Not only you would save the dying profession, you will also get the honor to take care of your citizens. Who knows, it could be your relative lying on a hospital bed without a nurse to assist him (her). Act now for your future.