The Tri-County Maryland Alumnae Chapter (TCMDAC) Scholarship

Scholarship Background: 

The Tri-County Maryland Alumnae Chapter (TCMDAC) was chartered on March 27, 2011.  In support of educational development and academic excellence, TCMDAC offers the Elvear B. Johnson (Ph.D.) Scholarship in memory of Dr. Johnson.  Dr. Johnson was one of the original members of the TCMDAC’s chartering team who passed away prior to the completion of the charter.

The honoree of our scholarship, Dr. Johnson graduated from Howard University in 1961 with a B.S. degree in Chemistry.  She joined her beloved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.  In 1975 Dr. Johnson received a M.A. in Public Administration from the University of Colorado, a Master in Education in Guidance and Counseling in 1981 from the University of Maryland, and received her Doctorate of Philosophy from George Mason University in 2002.  From Dr. Johnson’s passion and commitment to education and academic excellence, this scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior residing in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County who plans to study in the areas of Education, Liberal Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math.

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Application Deadline: Friday, March 30

*Must be postmarked by 3/30/2018

Burger King Scholarship

Do you know some high school seniors that need help paying for college?  The BURGER KINGSM Scholars Program wants to help students gain access to a higher education. Students eligible to earn a scholarship and be BURGER KINGSMScholars are: High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners  High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Plan to enroll full-time for the 2016-17 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year school Apply today for the BURGER KINGSM Scholars program HERE! Deadline:DECEMBER 15

SMECO

SMECO (Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative) Scholarship

Deadline: April 3
Four students from the local area will be chosen and can receive a $1500 scholarship bases on scholastic achievement, financial need and community and school involvement. 

GUIDELINES:
1. Students who are graduating high school seniors who live with parents or guardians who are SMECO customers.
2. Proof of residence, such as copy of students drivers license or school ID must accompnay student app.
3. Students must be enrolled or plan to enroll full time in a colle or university. A copy of the letter of acceptance whould accompany app.
4. Students  must complete a scholarship app. The forms may be downloaded HERE or you may pick one up in Guidance.
5.
 Students must enclose a copy of the Student Aid Report from the US Dept of Education (from the FAFSA) AND a copy of the first 2 pages of the completed 2014 Federal Tax Return
6. Students must submit an essay on the topic: "Why is A College Education Important to Completing My Lifetime Goals?"  Essay should be typed, doubled spaced, and on 8 1/2 x 11 inch page.
7. All applicants must provide a minimum of two letters of reference. Letters may be from school administrators or teachers, clergy, and civic or business leaders. Letters may not be from family memebers.
8. Must have maintained a GPA of 3.0 during the first semester of senior year. Please provide a copy of their official high school transcript, first semester grades, SAT or ACT scores and class rank.
9. Scholarships are awarded based on the following: Scholastic Achiement-40%, Financial Need-50% Interview, School Involvement and Community Involvement-10%

Completed app packets can be taken to SMECOs Hughesville Office or mailed to:
 SMECO
Attention: Bernadette Lewis
PO Box 1937
Hughesville, Md 20637

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Government of Canada Scholarships

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, 2018

The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.

Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

Nomination submission deadline: 

Scholarship application deadline is November 1, 2017

Value: 

$50,000 per year

Duration: 

3 years (non-renewable)

Course Level: 

Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD level at Canadian universities.

Study Subject(s): 

Scholarships are provided to study any one of the courses offered by the Canadian universities.

Scholarship Award: 

Each Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year.

Scholarship can be taken in Canada.

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Eligibility: 

Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier CGS.

To be considered for a Vanier CGS, you must:

·       Be nominated by only one Canadian institution, which must have received a Vanier CGS quota;

·       Be pursuing your first doctoral degree (including joint undergraduate/graduate research program such as MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, and JD/PhD – if it has a demonstrated and significant research component). Note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding;

·       Intend to pursue, in the summer semester or the academic year following the announcement of results, full-time doctoral (or a joint graduate program such as: MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD) studies and research at the nominating institution; Note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding;

·       Not have completed more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2018 (see calculating months of doctoral studies below);

·       Have achieved a first-class average, as determined by your institution, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent. Candidates are encouraged to contact the institution for its definition of a first-class average, and

·       Must not hold, or have held, a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.

Nationality: 

Canadian and international students can apply for these Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: 

Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: 

No

English Language Requirements: 

Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

http://www.vanier.gc.ca

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Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarship

Maryland Farm Bureau 2017 Scholarship Application Deadline February 1, 2017 The Maryland Farm Bureau will offer five $2,000 scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors starting college in the fall of 2017 or full time college students at any community college or four-year institution. Applicants or their parents/guardians MUST be members of Maryland Farm Bureau. Three of the scholarships will be offered to agricultural curriculum majors and two scholarships will be offered to non-agricultural or agricultural curriculum majors. Selection will be made by a committee designated by Maryland Farm Bureau.

 To apply, students must return the attached application form with a current photo (which will be used in a recognition program and a press release recipient announcement as well as on the Farm Bureau webpage) and an essay on: “BEYOND THE FOOD YOU EAT, HOW DOES AGRICULTURE IMPACT YOUR DAILY LIFE?” 

Essay should be limited to 2 pages, typed, 12 point font, double spaced with normal margins. (NO identifying information! For example, no college names, no 4-H club names, no town or county names, etc.) Any identifying information appearing in the essay will disqualify the application. The selection committee will evaluate each essay anonymously. No student can receive this scholarship more than four times.

 Maryland Farm Bureau MUST receive applications and photos by 4:00pm February 1. .

Applications and photos should be emailed to Scholarship@mdfarmbureau.com, a confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the scholarship application. Scholarships will be awarded to winning applicants in conjunction with High School graduation programs or prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The winner’s scholarship check will be made out to the student and the college. The committee reserves the right to interview scholarship applicants if they feel it necessary for determination of winners. Family members of MFB Staff and Officers are ineligible. 

Direct completed applications with a current photo and any questions by email to Scholarship@mdfarmbureau.com

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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Singapore is the gateway to some of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. And with the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), you can pursue your PhD education in Singapore, establish global links and take your research career to greater heights. A joint collaboration between A*STAR, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), SINGA fosters a vibrant and culturally diverse research community of international students. Under SINGA, you’ll receive PhD training at an A*STAR Research Institute or one of the three top universities in Asia – NUS, NTU or SUTD. You’ll be working in a multi-cultural environment alongside distinguished and world-renowned researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.

Subject:

• Research areas under the PhD Programme fall broadly under two categories:
• Biomedical Sciences; and
• Physical Science and Engineering.

Eligibility:

• Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
• Good skills in written and spoken English
• Good reports from academic referees
• The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.

A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies.  These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

Application Process:
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Deadline:
January 1, 2018

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KDU International School Scholarship Award

Sri KDU® International School is an authorised school of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB World School). The School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at its school campus in Kota Damansara, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a demanding pre-university course of study that

gives holders access to the world’s leading universities. It is a comprehensive two-year international

curriculum. Students of the programme share an academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view.

Sri KDU® International School aims to bring international education to highly motivated students who are able to demonstrate a strong commitment to learning. The Sri KDU® International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award is offered to deserving students aged 16 – 19 years, to provide them the opportunity to develop their potential.

Requirements:

• Outstanding students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK), Private Schools and International
• Schools are invited to apply for the Sri KDU® International School International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Programme Scholarship Award each year.
• The selection system is criterion-referenced, and candidates must demonstrate a high level of oral and
• written proficiency in English.
• The scholarship award is based on academic and extra-curricular merit and is very competitive.

Application Process:
Send your application by post/courier, hand-deliver it to the address:

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award Committee
Communications Office, Secondary School Block (Attention Ms. Chuah Siew Yen)
Sri KDU Sdn Bhd
No. 7, Jalan Teknologi 2/1,
Kota Damansara,
47810 Daerah Petaling,
Selangor Darul Ehsan

or email to: scholarships@srikdu.edu.my

Deadline:
17 November 2017

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Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS) Netherlands

Level: Master’s Degree     ::     Deadline: 1^st Feb and Oct (Annual)

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Brief description:

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a master’s degree programme at Leiden University starting September 2017 or February 2018.

Host Institution(s):

Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Level/Field of study:

All MA, MSc and LL.M programs as mentioned on the website Master’s programs in Leiden. Please note that some programs have a start date in September only.

Number of Awards:

The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department.

Target group:

Non-EU/EEA international students

Scholarship value/duration:

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship program has 3 awards:

·        € 10.000 of the tuition fee

·        € 15.000 of the tuition fee

·        Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is only valid for the period the student is registered at Leiden University as a full time student within the time frame of the study program.

Eligibility:

·        Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree program starting September 2017 or February 2018.

·        In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the program for which the student wishes to enroll. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant program followed abroad.

·        The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans.

·        Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree with the exception of students applying for a Master program for which a specified previous Master program or work experience is mandatory (the LLM advanced masters qualify as such).

·        Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the Rules and Regulations attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Application instructions:

You must first apply for admissions to Leiden University online. In your application, you must indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship and upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page. For all programs starting in September 2018, the deadline has 1 February 2018 (except for Law programs which has the deadline of 1 March 2017). For programs starting in February 2019, the deadline is 1 October 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/lexs.html

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University of Twente Scholarship, Netherlands

Deadline:  Feb - May (Annual)     ::      Study In: Netherlands

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Brief Description:

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master's program at the University of Twente.

Two scholarships can be awarded to UTS recipients: Kipaji Scholarship and Professor de Winter Scholarship. These scholarships have additional requirements.

Host Institution(s):

Univesity of Twente, The Netherlands.

Level/Field(s) of study:

Qualifying Master’s Programs offered at the University:

·        Applied Mathematics

·        Applied Physics

·        Biomedical Engineering

·        Business Administration

·        Business Information Technology

·        Chemical Engineering

·        Civil Engineering and Management

·        Communication Studies

·        Computer Science

·        Construction Management and Engineering

·        Educational Science and Technology

·        Electrical Engineering

·        Embedded Systems

·        European Studies

·        Health Sciences

·        Human Media Interaction

·        Industrial Design Engineering

·        Industrial Engineering and Management

·        Internet Science & Technology

·        Environmental and Energy Management

·        Mechanical Engineering

·        Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioral, Biomedical and Social Sciences

·        Nanotechnology

·        Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society

·        Psychology

·        Public Administration

·        Science Education and Communication

·        Sustainable Energy Technology

·        Systems and Control

Target group:

International students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries

Scholarship value/duration:

The scholarship value ranges from € 3,000 – € 25,000 for one year. In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year when they meet the process requirements for the UTS.

Eligibility:

To qualify for a UTS, candidates must fulfil all of the following requirements below:

·        Your program starts in the academic year 2018/2019;

·        You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT graduate program (Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results).

·        You have not graduated from a UT graduate program;

·        You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable).

·        You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the sub score of speaking skills.

·        You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant;

·        The University Twente Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students. Typically this means that you belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your class.

Application instructions:

Round 1 applications open on 1 October 2017 while Round 2 applications will open on 1 February 2018.

In order to apply for this scholarship, you already need to be (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying Master programs. Applications are done online. The deadline for Round 1 applications is 1 February 2018. The deadline for Round 2 applications is 1 May 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to start the application process and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/university-of-twente-scholarship/

Study Information Centre:

Telephone: +31 (0)53 4895489
Opening hours: 09:00h - 17:00h

OFID Scholarship Award for International Students

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Brief Description:

OFID awards its scholarships to qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree.

Applicants must be from a developing country (except OFID Member Countries), and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies.

Host Institution(s):

Any accredited University/College around the world

Target Group:

Nationals of developing countries (except OFID Member Countries).

Level of Study:

Master’s Degree studies related to development.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:

The Award will cover the full cost of tuition fees, including any supplementary fees, required by your academic institution. The grant will also cover one round-trip flight between your home country and the university, health insurance, a relocation grant to help you cover additional costs of moving, and a monthly allowance for one year.

Eligibility:

·        Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.

·        Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.

·        Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.

·        Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September of that year, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.

·        Must be a national of a developing country, please refer to the list of eligible countries at the official website. Please note that nationals of OFID Member Countries (Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela) are ineligible to apply. 

·        Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Application Instructions:

Make sure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria before you apply. To apply, you must fill out an application form and upload supporting documents online. The application deadline is first May of every year.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application portal and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.ofid.org/FOCUS-AREAS/Beyond-the-scope/Scholarship-Award

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