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EducationUSA Weekly No. 187 ∙ 12 July 2010 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - Undergraduate: Scholarships for international students at Lipscomb University (TN) - Master?s and Ph.D.: Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowship - Fellowship: Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships II. News You Can Use - College of Marin Intensive English Program ? applications still accepted until July 17, 2010! - Applications open for Fall 2011 at the University of Charleston West Virginia School of Pharmacy - ACT Registration Now Open - Changes in GMAT Test Format ********************************** I. Scholarships and Fellowships Scholarships for international students at Lipscomb university (TN) Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, has new scholarships for international students. Every international student automatically qualifies for a $2,000 award that can be combined with any merit scholarships from their ACT or SAT scores. For more information on applying as an international student, please visit:www.golipscomb.com/page.asp?Page=7370 To take a virtual tour of the campus, go to: www.golipscomb.com/page.asp?SID=8&Page=7417 www.facebook.com/goLipscomb www.youtube.com/LipscombUniversity http://twitter.com/golipscomb ********************************** Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships Application Deadline: December 18, 2010 Symantec is accepting applications for the 2011 Fellowship starting in July 2010. Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships will be awarded to outstanding Ph.D. and M.S. students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. A key goal of the program is to fund innovative research that has real-world value, in areas of Symantec?s business interests in information security, availability, and integrity. Fellowship participants also gain first hand research and development experience through guidance and mentorship from a top scientist of Symantec Research Labs during the fellowship period. Each participant is also encouraged to spend a summer working with their mentor at Symantec on a research project in their area of interest. Provisions of the Award In the U.S., the fellowship award will cover 100% of tuition and fees for the recipient?s graduate school in the U.S., as well as a stipend to cover living expenses while in school. In Europe, a stipend is provided to cover research and living expenses while in school. Mentors from Symantec Research Labs are paired with award recipients. The mentor is a top researcher who can provide ongoing technical guidance on the recipient?s research, during their graduate training as well as during summer internships at Symantec. All recipients will be encouraged to take a salaried summer internship with Symantec Research Labs (Mountain View, CA; Culver City, CA; or Sophia Antipolis, France). Each recipient will be given a laptop preloaded with Symantec software. Fellowships are awarded to recipients for one academic year and may be extended for a second year, based on the award recipient's continued exceptional academic standing, progress and achievement. Any such extensions will be granted solely at Symantec's discretion. Eligibility Criteria Applying students must attend a U.S. or European university in a Ph.D. or Master?s program focused on technology research. Exceptional graduating undergraduate seniors may also apply and final award is contingent on their acceptance to a graduate program. Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on research projects likely to have real-world practical value to customers, in areas related to Symantec?s businesses of information security, availability, and integrity. Recipients will also be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence and their academic progress to-date as evidenced by publications. The scholarship awards will be made through the university and are not transferable to another academic institution. Application Dates and Process Fellowship applications will be accepted beginning July 2010. Application deadline will be December 18, 2010. As part of the application process, some candidates may be contacted for telephone interviews. Final award decisions will be announced in February 2011. For more information on Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships, please visit: www.symantec.com/about/careers/college/fellowship.jsp , or write to: SRLFellowship@Symantec.com ********************************** Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships Applications due August 1, 2010. Each year the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) brings approximately ten mid-career reporters and editors?usually between the ages of 25 and 35?to America for a six-month, in-depth, practical introduction to the professional and ethical standards of the U.S. print media. Among those who have succeeded are Fellows who have become top editors and newsroom managers, founders of news outlets and public relation firms, section heads, bureau chiefs, chief or foreign correspondents, and university professors. Many have received Fulbright, Neiman, Reuters and Yale World Fellowships as well as Chevening Scholarships, and others have received awards, prizes, overseas assignments and/or found jobs outside of their home country. Fellows arrive in Washington, DC, for a two-week group orientation before they start as staff reporters, one per host, in newsrooms across the United States. Usually assigned to the city desk to cover local news and features, Fellows may rotate among other sections?arts, business, editorial features, online, etc. With the support and commitment of our host publications, Fellows can enter fully into daily newsroom activities. Guided by talented host reporters and editors, they are able to learn firsthand the practical realities and influential role of journalism in this country. Of the many training programs available to journalists, the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships is the only one to offer a non-academic, long-term, hands-on experience in a single newsroom. The late Alfred Friendly, a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and former managing editor of The Washington Post, believed that working side by side with reporters and editors is the best way to absorb the practical realities of journalism in this country and the instrumental role it plays in our society. Alfred Friendly set the following three primary objectives for the fellowship program: Enable Fellows to gain a practical understanding of the function and significance of the free press in American society. Provide Fellows with experience in reporting, writing, and editing that will enhance future professional performance. Foster continuing ties between free press institutions and journalists in the United States and their counterparts in other countries. Criteria of Eligibility An excellent command of both written and spoken English as all activities are conducted in English; At least three years of professional experience as a journalist in the print media; Current employment as a journalist with an independent print media organization in the country of citizenship; Early to mid-career status; A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in the home country. For more information, and to apply, please visit: www.pressfellowships.org/overview.html ********************************** II. News You Can Use College of Marin Intensive English Program We are accepting applications from outside the U.S. until July 17, 2010 for our Intensive English Program located in Novato, California, 25 miles north of San Francisco. The IEP has more than 30 years success at this accredited community college campus and welcomes new and transfer F-1 students. Program offers small classes, superior quality program, highly-qualified instructors, and friendly staff who help with immigration, visas, school and personal needs. Completion of highest level waives TOEFL requirement at College of Marin credit program. Information atwww.marin.edu/iep Fall Semester 2010: August 17--December 3, 2010 Session A: August 17--October 8, 2010 Session B: October 12--December 3, 2010 For more information: intensive.english@marin.edu; F-1 students contactpaulette.foster@marin.edu Intensive English Program Indian Valley Campus 415.883.2211 X8579 415.883.2632 (FAX) www.marin.edu/iep ********************************** Applications open for Fall 2011 at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy The University of Charleston in West Virginia is pleased to announce that applications for the School of Pharmacy are now open for the fall 2011 term. Interested students may contact us atadmissions@ucwv.edu to request more information for either the Pre-Pharmacy undergraduate program or the graduate program in Pharmacy leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). The University of Charleston is an independent, co-educational, residential university, with approximately 1,400 students from 30 states and 20 countries.. Located in the state capital of West Virginia amidst magnificent mountains and rivers, UCWV has a panoramic view of the capitol building across the Kanawha River. The mission of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy is to prepare pharmacists who will provide comprehensive patient care, to advance the profession through research and advocacy, and to serve the community as leaders in rural health care. www.facebook.com/pages/Charleston-WV/University-of-Charleston/44525211851?ref=ts http://twitter.com/UCWV ********************************** ACT Registration Now Open The ACT 2010-2011 international registration cycle officially opened on Friday, June 25. Students planning to pursue undergraduate studies in the U.S. can now register to take the ACT by going to www.actstudent.org, creating their free ACT web account, and following the simple instructions to select a test date and test location. Students will need a valid bank card or credit card (American Express, DISCOVER, Master Card, or Visa) to finalize their registration. ********************************** Changes in GMAT Test Format Beginning in 2012 test-takers will find a new section in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). One of the essays will be replaced by "integrated reasoning" multiple choice questions. Find out why: www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/06/25/gmat

Američki univerziteti zahtevaju da imate zavr?ene osnovne studije i to je glavno za nastavak studija u SAD. Ako va? trogodi?nji program priznaje dr?ava Srbija i nadle?ni organi za nadgledanje studijskih programa, onda ne bi trebalo da bude većih problema. Jedino ?to mo?e malo da vas zakoči u daljem procesu je to da univerzitet u SAD nije zadovoljan brojem časova tokom semestara ili brojem sati rada na određenim predmetima za vreme va?ih studija. U tom slučaju kandidat mora da sa univerzitetom u SAD vidi kako da premosti tu razliku da bi bio primljen. Uslovi su isti kao i za druge čim se utvrdi da je va?a diploma na nivou osnovnih studija.

Nova intenzivna priprema za TOEFL iBT trajaće mesec dana, od 4. do 27. avgusta 2010. godine. Priprema ko?ta 20,000 dinara i mo?e se platiti u dve rate. Vi?e detalja pogledajte ovde - http://www.iacbg.org/board/index.php?showtopic=1983.

Tokom avgusta meseca biće održana intenzivna letnja priprema za TOEFL iBT. Pripreme počinju 4. avgusta, a završavaju se 27. avgusta. Svake sedmice biće održano šest sati instrukcija u dva termina. Pre početka priprema neophodno je uraditi besplatni probni test znanja. Priprema košta 20,000 dinara i može se platiti u dve rate, od kojih se prva plaća odmah na početku. Tokom priprema obezbeđen je materijal, a kandidatima je na raspolaganju i mogućnost testiranja na dve kompjuterske simulacije. Kandidati u okviru programa pripreme mogu koristiti materijal Centra u prostorijama i van termina za pripremu. Prijava ispita nije uključena u cenu priprema. Prijave za pripremu primaju se lično, pozivom na telefon 011/334 5227 ili slanjem elektronske pošte na office@iacbg.org. DODATAK: Predavanja u okviru priprema održavaju se sredom i petkom od 18:00 do 21:00.

Viza je samo dokument sa kojim aplicirate na ulazu u SAD, zajedno sa ostalim dokumentima. Vama je mnogo va?nije da vidite kakvi su uslovi ?kola koje tra?e tu vrstu vize i koliko dugo traju ti programi. Od trajanja programa u ?kolama zavisi koliko mo?ete da ostanete u SAD. Na zvaničnim mestima za obja?njenje viza za ulazak u SAD navodi se da je M-1 "The visa for those enrolled in nonacademic or vocational programs." To praktično znači da morate da nađete odgovarajuće ?kole koje nude precizno definisane programe koji spadaju u tu kategoriju. Pretragu mo?ete da obavite preko sajtova www.collegeboard.com ili www.petersons.com, mada ima i drugih načina. Najvi?e ?kola ipak tra?i F-1 vizu. Institucija ima dosta i nemamo neku specijalnu preporuku. Ako imate nedoumice oko programa koje ste prona?li ili ?elite da pristupite pretra?ivanju veoma ozbiljno, prijavite se za neko od na?ih besplatnih grupnih savetovanja. Naravno, mo?ete pretragu započeti i kod nas, uz literaturu koju imamo na raspolaganju. ?to se prebacivanja na druge vize tiče, nema nekih specijalnih uslova, osim činjenice da se mo?ete prebaciti na drugu vizu kada se promeni osnov va?eg boravka u SAD.

http://www.gescienceprize.org/ If you received your Ph.D. in molecular biology in 2009, we want to hear from you. You could win a cash prize of up to $25,000, see your work published in Science magazine or on the Science website, rub elbows with the international science community and Nobel Prize Laureates at an awards banquet in Stockholm, Sweden, and enjoy a promising start to your career. The GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists exists to recognize and reward outstanding Ph.D. graduate students from around the world for their work in molecular biology. It is truly a launching pad for scientists at the beginning of their careers, as many prior winners have gone on to important careers leading labs around the world, including those at the University of Tokyo, the University of Liege, Stanford, Harvard, the University of California, Walter Reed Army Institute and many others. Submit your application by August 1st by email to gescienceprize@aaas.org. Good luck! Materials may be submitted in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese (Mandarin). The entrant must submit the following items: An essay, written by the entrant, which describes their thesis work and places it in perspective with respect to current research in molecular biology. The essay must not exceed 1000 words in length. The abstract of the thesis (not to exceed four double-spaced typed pages). A one-page letter from any thesis committee member or your adviser, commenting on the applicant and the significance of the work. Typed listings of the following information: i. All published/in-press papers based on the thesis work. List full citation, including title and authors, in order. ii. Academic and professional awards and honors the entrant received as a student. iii. Relevant professional experience (work, presentations, etc.). A completed entry form. Submissions should be sent by email as PDF or Word attachments to the following address: gescienceprize@aaas.org. Please attach all documentation requested to be considered as entered into the prize competition. It is not enough to send an e-mail with your information and incomplete submissions will be disqualified. You should send the e-mail no later than 1 August 2010 with all attachments as Adobe PDF documents (preferred) or Word documents. Please choose one format for all of the attachments. Please do not send multiple submissions or mail any materials. Upon receipt, your e-mail submission will be reviewed and you will be contacted if there are any questions with your submission or missing documents. Thank you for your interest in the GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists. Submissions must be received by 1 August 2010. Please do not send multiple submissions. Entrants must have been awarded their Ph.D. between 1 January and 31 December of 2009. Candidates for M.D./Ph.D. degrees are eligible to compete for the prize in either the year the Ph.D. is awarded or the year the final degree is awarded. The research described in the entrant's thesis must be in the field of molecular biology. For the purpose of this prize, molecular biology is defined as "that part of biology which attempts to interpret biological events in terms of the physico-chemical properties of molecules in a cell." (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th Edition) The prize will recognize only work that was performed while the entrant was a graduate student. The prize will be awarded without regard to gender, race, or nationality. Employees of GE, Science and AAAS, and their relatives are not eligible for the prize.

http://www.aseh.net/...rch-fellowships Samuel P. Hays Research Fellowship ASEH created this fellowship to recognize the contributions of Samuel P. Hays, the inaugural recipient of the society's Distinguished Scholar Award, and to advance the field of environmental history, broadly conceived. The fellowship provides a single payment of $1,000 to help fund travel to and use of an archive or manuscript repository. It is open to practicing historians (either academic, public, or independent). Graduate students are ineligible. A Ph.D. is not required. Submissions will be accepted June 1 - September 30, 2010, and the recipient will be selected and notified in December 2010 for funding in January 2011. To apply, please submit the following items: 1. A two-page statement (500 words) explaining your project and how you intend to use the research funds. 2. A c.v. no more than three pages in length. All items for the Samuel P. Hays Research Fellowship must be submitted electronically to Phil Garone, chair of the committee, by September 30, 2010 at pgarone@csustan.edu

http://www.arvo.org/...llowshipprogram AFER Collaborative Research Fellowships Applications for the 2011 fellowships are being accepted through September 15, 2010. To promote international scientific interactions and innovative research, the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research (AFER) has established Collaborative Research Fellowships. Fellowships pair researchers from economically emerging countries with US researchers to strengthen ophthalmic research capacities. AFER's Collaborative Research Fellowships provide opportunities for a short-term (one-year) research project, which can include additional training in specialty equipment or research methodologies. The first AFER Collaborative Research Fellowships are supported through a generous donation from Pfizer Inc. Two ARVO/Pfizer Collaborative Research Fellowships will be awarded annually in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

http://www.academyhe...ItemNumber=2021 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Syracuse University Syracuse, New York The Center for Policy Research at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Health Economics or Health Services Research starting September 1, 2010. The appointment will be for one year with possible extensions to five years, pending budgetary considerations. The candidate will conduct research as part of the Upstate Research Health Network (UHRN), consisting of Syracuse University, Cornell University, University of Buffalo and University of Rochester. The UHRN is tasked with understanding the geographic and procedural composition of U.S. healthcare markets as they relate to insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs to patients. The candidate will have access to a unique nationwide health insurance claims data base to conduct guided research. The candidate is required to be in residence for the duration of the fellowship. Candidates for the position will have completed a Ph.D. in Economics, Econometrics or Health Services Research and should show promise of significant scholarship. As the research is empirical and data-driven, proficiency in at least one statistical analysis software package is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a copy of a publication or paper and three letters of recommendation electronically to: Deborah Freund (dfreund@syr.edu) William Horrace (whorrace@maxwell.syr.edu) Margaret Austin (mmaustin@maxwell.syr.edu) Center for Policy Research Syracuse University 426 Eggers Hall Syracuse, NY 13244

EducationUSA Weekly Update No. 186 ∙ 28 June 2010 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - Undergraduate: Scholarships for international students at Southern Oregon University ? up to $9,000/year - Undergraduate: Truman State welcomes international students ? up to $6,000/year in scholarships II. News You Can Use - Study Gaming/Simulation at Shawnee State University - QS World Graduate School Tour and QS World MBA Tour coming to a city near you - Learn about genetics on The University of Utah?s interactive website I. Scholarships and Fellowships Scholarships for International Students at Southern Oregon University Application deadline: March 1, 2011 Southern Oregon University welcomes international students from all over the world. The International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) and International Student Scholarship (ISS), both funded by Oregon's public universities, have been created to help international students meet the costs of attending school in Oregon. Students who are awarded these scholarships receive financial assistance in the form of tuition remission. The International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) The ISCP scholarship awards up to $9,000 per academic year ($3,000 per term, excluding Summer) to be used for SOU tuition only. This award is for the entire length of the degree program, as long as the recipient maintains good visa and academic status. ICSP recipients are asked to provide 80 hours per year of cultural service related to their home country. Listed below are some examples of applicable cultural service: Speaking or giving demonstrations to local classrooms or community groups; Participating in international events on campus; Assisting local educators with projects; Tutoring students in a foreign language; and/or Translating written materials. ICSP selection criteria: Academic merit (minimum 2.75 GPA for undergraduates or 3.0 GPA for graduates) Financial need Proficiency in English Presentation skills Geographical origin International Student Scholarship (ISS) The ISS is an award of up to $6,900 per academic year ($2,300 per term, excluding Summer) to be used for SOU tuition only. This award is for the entire length of the degree program, as long as the recipient maintains good visa and academic status. ISS selection criteria: Academic merit (minimum 2.75 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 GPA for graduates) Financial need Geographical origin How To Apply To apply for ICSP and/or ISS, please submit the following documents: Application form Personal letter - Compose a statement explaining the reasons for which you are applying for the award(s) and the contribution you believe you can make to the program. Two letters of recommendation - Supply at least one letter from a faculty member who knows you and your academic work. The second letter may also be from a faculty member, or from another individual able to comment on you, your potential and your financial need. Do not submit letters from friends or family members. Transcript - An unofficial transcript is acceptable. Please include transcripts of your prior university work as well as your work at SOU (if applicable). The transcript must include the latest term you attended university and show any "in-progress" work. Proof of funds - Include a bank statements and/or letter from parents/sponsors confirming the amounts listed on your application form. Initial presentation outline - ICSP applicants only. See application form for more details. Please submit applications to: SOU International Programs 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland OR 97520 International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) For more information, please contact: Office of International Programs Phone:(541) 552-6336 Fax:(541) 552-8195 www.sou.edu www.facebook.com/SOUAdmissions www.youtube.com/SouthernOregonU ******************************* Truman State welcomes international students ? offering up to $6,000/year in scholarships Truman is Missouri's only highly selective public liberal arts and sciences university. Located in Kirksville, Missouri, Truman offers academically talented students a high-quality education at an affordable price. With an average class size of 24 and a student:faculty ratio of 16 to 1, students receive personal attention and guidance from highly qualified faculty. President's Honorary Scholarship Truman State University recognizes outstanding academic performance and extracurricular involvement by offering a significant scholarship program for international students. Scholarships may be awarded for up to $6,000 per academic year. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship when they apply. The scholarships are renewable for up to 8 semesters (4 years) if students maintain a 3.25 GPA. Students get to participate in 4 hours of service per week to the university as part of their award. Fulbright Program Applications 2011-2012: For information on how to apply, please visit: http://newsletter.truman.edu/article.aspx?id=5195 International Student Affairs Office Truman State University Kirk Building 120 100 East Normal Kirksville, MO 63501 USA www.truman.edu www.facebook.com/trumanstateuniversity www.youtube.com/user/trumanuniversity ******************************* II. News You Can Use Study Gaming/Simulation at Shawnee State University Are you interested in a career in Gaming/Simulation? Shawnee State University offers a B.S. in Digital Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology, and the B.F.A. with a Concentration in Gaming and Simulation Development Arts degree programs. For more information, please visit: Shawnee State University Department of Engineering Technologies:http://www.shawnee.edu/acad/ie/index.html B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology: http://ssucet.org/ B.S. in Digital Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology: http://www.ssugames.org/ B.F.A. with a Concentration in Gaming and Simulation Development Arts:http://www.shawnee.edu/acad/fine/game.html Rita Haider Interim Director Shawnee State University Email: rhaider@shawnee.edu www.shawnee.edu ******************************* QS World Graduate School Tour and QS World MBA Tour Coming to a City Near You Below are the links for our Fall tours - both QS World Graduate School Tour and QS World MBA Tour. I have also provided the links for our scholarship offerings which candidates find most impressive. Please post these on your web sites and Facebook pages. http://graduateschool.topuniversities.com/pdf/WGST_WMT_Schedules_Fall_2010.pdf http://graduateschool.topuniversities.com/world-grad-school-tour/scholarships#QS www.topmba.com/finance/apply-mba-scholarships Gail Gershon Senior Consultant Latin & North America Email: worldmbatour@aol.com Tel.: +202.255.0550 Fax: +202.338.3916 www.qs.com | www.topmba.com | www.topgradschool.com | www.topuniversities.com ******************************* Learn about Genetics from the University of Utah?s Interactive website Have you ever taken a tour inside of a cell? Built a DNA molecule? Matched chromosomes? On The University of Utah?s innovative site, you try out all that and much more through relevant tutorials and interactive demos. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ A similar site featuring lesson plans is available for teachers: http://teach.genetics.utah.edu/.

A postdoctoral position at the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES) at The University of Texas at Austin and at the Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences and Engineering (AMCSE) Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia is currently available with a starting date of October 1, 2010. The candidate will be involved in a two-year project on predictive simulation and uncertainty quantification for flows in porous media. Background or expertise in one or more of the following areas will be considered when selecting candidates: Numerical solutions of PDEs, Subsurface modeling of porous media, Uncertainty quantification, Scientific computing, Bayesian statistics, Verification and validation for computer simulations. Strong interpersonal qualities from the candidate will be appreciated as he/she will be working in a highly collaborative project and will be expected to spend a third of his/her time in Texas and two thirds of his/her time in Saudi Arabia. Qualifications: A successful candidate preferably has completed a Ph.D. in the field of applied mathematics or computational engineering, or in any related to one or more of the aforementioned areas of research. Good computational and programming skills will be expected. Appointment, salary, and benefits: The appointment period is two years.Salary is $70,000/year (no income tax paid to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Benefits include medical and dental insurances, air transportation to KAUST, one round-trip airline ticket per year to visit home country, and free housing while at KAUST. Contacts, application material and deadlines: Interested applicants should send their application to: Serge Prudhomme at serge@ices.utexas.edu and Raul Tempone at raul.tempone@kaust.edu.sa A successful application should include: 1. A full length CV including computational skills and experiences, knowledge of software and computational tools (for each software, please include the level of proficiency: debutant, medium or expert), foreign languages. 2. Three professional references. The position will remain open until filled, but the candidate is expected to join the team on October 1, 2010.

No. 185 ∙ 21 June 2010 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - UG and Grad scholarships for new international students at Chadron State College (NE) - Scholarship for Master's Program in Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame II. News You Can Use - University of Alaska Anchorage still accepting Fall 2010 applications I. Scholarships and Fellowships Non-resident Scholars Program for new undergraduate and graduate applicants at Chadron state college Supporting the Chadron State College Global Scholar's Initiative, the Non-resident Scholars Program is available to encourage and reward well-qualified and highly motivated international students who are interested in residential study at a safe, student-focused American college/university. The Non-resident Scholars Program is a scholarship equal to one half of the out-of-state tuition and is automatically awarded to all eligible new undergraduate and graduate international applicants who enroll in campus-based course. Criteria ? Entering freshman must meet at least one of the following criteria: o Ranking in upper one half of graduating high school class o Minimum of a 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) overall high school grade point average (GPA) o Minimum composite ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1530 ? Undergraduate transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous work attempted at all colleges attended prior to their enrollment at Chadron State College. ? Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 for all previous work attempted at all colleges attended prior to their enrollment at Chadron State College. International students who do not meet the above criteria as a new applicant may apply for the Non-resident Scholars Program after achieving a cumulative 3.0 GPA while at CSC. Students will continue to receive the scholarship as long as they maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. For more information and to apply: www.csc.edu/extended/international/financial.csc Contact: Carl Cousin InternationalStudent Coordinator Chadron State College Officephone - (308) 432-6496 Fax- (308) 432-6473 ccousin@csc.edu Social media: ChadronState College on Facebook www.youtube.com/chadronstatecollege Tuition scholarships and stipends available for Master's Program in Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies The University of Notre Dame offers a two-year master's degree in peace studies with many unique features: ? Students from around the world ? Outstanding faculty from many academic disciplines ? Coursework on issues related to peace, violence, justice, and human rights ? 6-month internship at field sites in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. (A thesis alternative is also available). ? Tuition scholarships and stipends for 90% of students ? A global professional peacebuilding network of alumni Successful applicants show outstanding academic ability, commitement to peace and justice, and fluency in English. For more information, or to apply, visit kroc.nd.edu. Contact: Jill Bruins Graduate Program Manager, Phone: 1.574.631.4371 Email: jbruins@nd.edu II.News You Can Use University of Alaska Anchorage is still accepting applications for Fall 2010 Students who got a late start in the admission process are welcome in Alaska! We offer a simple, straightforward admission process, very responsive services to applicants and students, and extremely economical tuition rates. Our promotional and admission materials are now available on our web site at http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss in Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, and Chinese, as are subtitles on our You Tube tour video. Powered by Google translator, the basics of our web site are also available in several other languages. We would be delighted to welcome international students to Alaska. The last day to apply is July 1 ? and students applying at this point should send an e-mail to Doni Williams at doni@uaa.alaska.eduto ensure the application is coded and processed quickly. Contact: Doni M. Williams International Student Advisor, Enrollment Management University of Alaska Anchorage University Center 3901Old Seward Highway, Suite 106 Anchorage, AK 99503-6035 907-786-1573 (phone) 907-786-4888 (fax) doni@uaa.alaska.edu http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss Check out our page on Facebook with a NEW FILM TOUR FEATURING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS and lots of great photos! Become a fan! You can also view the video on You Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/UAAISS

http://journalists.o...for-entries.htm The Online News Association, the world's largest membership organization of digital journalists, and the University of Miami's School of Communication today opened their call for entries for the 2010 Online Journalism Awards (OJAs), emblematic of the best in online journalism. This year, ONA has introduced changes to acknowledge the role of investigative journalism, development of emerging platforms and achievements at the collegiate level, as well as a new site that streamlines the entry experience and judging process. Eight awards now come with a total of $33,000 in prize money, courtesy of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Gannett Foundation, which also is supporting innovative investigative work with two new $2,500 awards. The newest category honors Outstanding Use of Emerging Platforms, achievement by an organization in the use of devices such as smart phones, eReaders and tablets to tell a story and serve a community. To better reflect work being produced by future journalists, students may now enter in three categories ? Multimedia Feature Presentation, Outstanding Use of Digital Technologies on the Web and Online Video. "Our goal is to recognize efforts that are at the intersection of journalism and technology, including news innovations that are flowing on to new platforms," said Awards Committee Chair Anthony Moor, Lead Local Editor, Yahoo!. "Judges will also be instructed to pay closer attention to how entrants use social tools to gather and disseminate news." The OJAs are the only comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism, administered by ONA and its academic partner, the University of Miami's School of Communication.Past winners have included major media, international and independent sites and individuals producing innovative work in multimedia storytelling. Following tradition, this year's honorees will be announced on the final night of ONA10, the Online News Association Conference and Awards Banquet, Oct. 28-30, in Washington, D.C. Before entering the contest, applicants should read the 2010 Rules & Guidelines and 2010 Categories, which detail the criteria for each award. Then, applicants are invited to submit their work atJournalistAwards.org until Friday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET for one of the categories below (Note: The entry site is optimized for use with Firefox and IE6 or higher): The Gannett Foundation Award for Technical Innovation in the Service of Digital Journalism: This category, with a prize of $5,000, honors a person or company, journalistic in focus or not, that has built a digital tool significantly enhancing the practice of online journalism. The Knight Award for Public Service: Recognizes digital journalism that performs a public service for a geographic community through compelling coverage of a vital community issue or event; one $5,000 award. General Excellence in Online Journalism: Honors a Web site in each of four size categories, plus two from the non-English speaking community, which successfully fulfills its editorial mission, effectively serves its audience, maximizes the use of the Web's characteristics and represents the highest journalistic standards. The award is $3,000 for each winner, funded by the Gannett Foundation. Breaking News: Honors digital coverage over a 72-hour period of a breaking-news event or development. Specialty Site Journalism: Recognizes niche Web sites that focus on a single topic. Gannett Foundation Award for Innovative Investigative Journalism: Honors stories that uncover major news based on the reporters' own exclusive investigations or that offer compelling and original analysis and interpretation. Open to all formats, including Web documentaries; two awards of $2,500 each. Multimedia Feature Presentation: Awards excellence in telling a story to an online audience using multimedia techniques. Online Topical Reporting/Blogging: Recognizes beat reporting by an individual or team. Online Commentary/Blogging: Honors a unique and powerful voice of commentary original to the Web. Community Collaboration Award: Recognizing a news project or Web site that produces outstanding journalism through strong interaction with the community being served. Outstanding Use of Digital Technologies: Recognizes achievement by a site in the use of digital techniques to tell a story and serve a community. Online Video Journalism: Awards excellence in online-originated video journalism. The finalists and the winners are selected through a two-step process. First, a group of more than 100 journalists screen and rank the entries in each category. In August, a panel of industry-leading journalists and new media professionals judge finalists and select winners at the University of Miami under the auspices of the School of Communication. This year, the OJA entry process is provided by mBLAST, the lead in media and marketing relationship management, featuring mBLAST's Awards Management solution. The Online News Association is the world's largest association of online journalists. ONA's mission is to inspire innovation and excellence among journalists to better serve the public. The membership includes news writers, producers, designers, editors, bloggers, technologists, photographers and others who produce news for the Internet or other digital delivery systems, as well as academic members and others interested in the development of online journalism. The University of Miami School of Communication prepares analytical and responsible communication professionals for success in a global society. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, visual journalism, communication studies and motion pictures. The School's state of the art, all-digital facilities and resources are among the most advanced in the country. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation promotes journalism excellence worldwide and invests in the vitality of the U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Since 1950 the foundation has granted more than $400 million to advance journalism quality and freedom of expression. Knight Foundation focuses on ideas and projects that create transformational change. The Gannett Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by Gannett Co., Inc. whose mission is to invest in the future of the communities in which Gannett does business, and in the future of our industry. It supports projects that take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. For more information, contact: Jane McDonnell, Executive Director Online News Association director@journalists.org 646-290-7900 Sherry Skalko Editor, Journalists.org Online News Association sskalko@journalists.org 312-881-6477

http://hcl.harvard.e...owships.cfm#top Houghton Library is the principal rare book and manuscript library of Harvard College. The Library's holdings are particularly strong in the following areas: European, English, American, and South American literature, including the country's pre-eminent collection of American literary manuscripts; philosophy; religion; history of science; music; printing and graphic arts; dance; and theatre. Fellows will also have access to collections in Widener Library as well as to other libraries at the University. Preference is given to scholars whose research is closely based on materials in Houghton collections, especially when those materials are unique; fellowships are normally not granted to scholars who live within commuting distance of the library. Each fellow is expected to be in residence at Houghton for at least four weeks during the period from July 2011 through June 2012 (these do not have to be consecutive weeks). The stipend for each fellowship is $3,000. Other than the Pantzer Fellowship, applicants need not apply for specific fellowships, as the Selection Committee would determine which fellowship is best suited to your research. Fellowships to be Awarded in 2011-2012 Beatrice, Benjamin, and Richard Bader Fellowship in the Visual Arts of the Theatre W. Jackson Bate/ Douglas W. Bryant, American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Fellowship Successful applicants must either be an ASECS member in good standing, or be willing to become a member, in order to receive this fellowship. Rodney G. Dennis Fellowship in the Study of Manuscripts The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association Fellowship for the Study of Emerson and his Circle Eleanor M. Garvey Fellowship in Printing and Graphic Arts Houghton Mifflin Fellowship in Publishing History Donald and Mary Hyde Fellowship for the Study of Dr. Samuel Johnson and his Circle Joan Nordell Fellowship Katharine F. Pantzer Jr. Fellowship in Descriptive Bibliography This fellowship is available to assist scholarly research in descriptive bibliography at Houghton Library and carries a stipend of $3,000 per month, up to twelve months (maximum $36,000). Fellows are expected to be in residence at Houghton Library for the duration of the fellowship. Howard D. Rothschild Fellowship in Dance John M. Ward Fellowship in Dance and Music for the Theatre Applying for Fellowships Applicants should write directly to The Fellowship Selection Committee, Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge MA 02138, and provide the following material: Application form; A statement of not more than three pages describing the research project and the important of the library's collections to the applicant's work; A current curriculum vitae; and Two letters of recommendation (these may be included with your application packet, or sent directly from your referees). The deadline for submissions is January 14, 2011. For further information call 617-495-2441.

http://www.mceas.org...lfellowship.htm The McNeil Center will appoint a recent recipient of the PhD as a Postdoctoral Fellow for a two-year term beginning 1 July 2011. The fellow will receive a starting stipend of at least $41,000; health insurance; private office space in the Center's building at the northeastern gateway to the University of Pennsylvania's historic campus; library, computer, and other privileges at the university; and access to the Philadelphia area's magnificent manuscript, rare book and museum collections. Modest funds for travel and research are available. During the two-year term of appointment, the fellow will teach two courses in an appropriate department at the University of Pennsylvania. All McNeil Center fellows are expected to be in residence during the academic year and to participate in the Center's program of seminars and other activities. The remainder of the fellow's time will be devoted to research and writing. While this fellowship is particularly appropriate for projects designed to turn a doctoral dissertation into a publishable monograph, any project dealing with the histories and cultures of North America in the Atlantic world before 1850 will be considered. Proposals dependent on the use of Philadelphia-area archives and libraries are particularly welcome. During or after the term of appointment, the fellow may submit his or her manuscript for consideration by the Center's Early American Studies series, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press, but will be under no obligation to do so. Applicants must have earned the PhD no earlier than 2006 in American History, American Literature, American Studies, or a closely allied field and must havecompleted all requirements for the degree when the term of appointment commences. Candidates who have received McNeil Center funding for a related project at the pre-doctoral stage will not be considered. How to apply Please submit six copies of the following (double-sided reproductions are appreciated): a cover sheet ( click here); a curriculum vitae; a research proposal of 3-5 double-spaced pages; and a sample of work related to the project not to exceed 30 double-spaced pages (Except for published articles, longer submissions will be discarded.) At least two letters of recommendation should be mailed separately or with the recommender's signature across the seal. Submit all materials to: McNeil Center for Early American Studies University of Pennsylvania 3355 Woodland Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104-4531 The postmark deadline applications is 1 November 2010.

http://www.usip.org/...ible_Candidates The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship provides scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, journalists, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges. Senior Fellowships usually last for ten months, starting in October, but shorter-term fellowships are also available. Fellowships are open to citizens of any country. The Institute awards between 10 and 12 fellowships per year. Priority is given to proposals deemed likely to make timely and significant contributions to the understanding and resolution of ongoing and emerging conflicts and other challenges to international peace and security. Applications are invited from all disciplines and professions. Applicants should propose projects with clear policy relevance. Historical topics are appropriate if they promise to shed light on contemporary issues. Area studies projects and single-case studies will be comeptitive if they focus on conflict and its resolution, apply to other regions and cases, or both. Senior Fellow awards may not be granted for projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization, focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance. 2011-2012 APPLICATION DEADLINE- SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 The 2011-2012 Senior Fellow Competition application for fellows beginning their residence at the institute in October 2011 is now posted. APPLY NOW! Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. Eligible Candidates Selection Process Selection Criteria Fellowship Activities Fellowship Products Terms of Award Duration of Fellowship Components of a Successful Proposal Eligible Candidates Citizens of any country may apply. Non-U.S. Citizens without permanent resident status must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa to participate in the Fellowship Program. J-1 status requires recipients to reside in their home country for two years following the fellowship before applying for the H or L visa, or for permanent residency in the United States.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, sans; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, sans; "> There is no specific educational degree requirement for Senior Fellowship candidates. Fellows come from a variety of professional backgrounds and from early, middle, and late stages of their careers. Joint applications (two or more applicants for a single project) will not be accepted.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, sans; "><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, sans; "> The following examples suggest the range of eligible candidates: Government and Nongovernment Pracitioners in international security, peacebuilding, and public affairs, such as diplomats, negotiators, mediators, government policymakers and admininstrators, military officials, officials and professional staff of international organizations, international lawyers, community leaders, businesspersons, labor leaders, clergy, and leaders in health and humanitarian affairs; Scholars and Researchers, such as college and university professors, policy analysts in governmental or nongovernment research organizations, and independent consultants and writers; Media and Communications Specialists such as journalists, editors, and producers in print, television, radio, and other communications media. Selection Process Senior Fellow applications are vetted through a rigorous, multi-stage review that includes consideration by independent experts and professional staff at the Institute. The final authority for decisions regarding Senior Fellowship awards rests with the Institute's Board of Directors. Selection Criteria Selection of Senior Fellows is based on the following criteria: Project Significance. Does this project tackle an important topic of relevance to the USIP mandate and the field of international peace, conflict and security studies? Project Design. Is the project soundly conceived? Does it identify a key problem to be analyzed and does it have a clear methodology? Implementation. Can the project be completed according to the proposed design, timetable, and budget? What is the likelihood of the completion of a publishable book or report during or soon after the fellowship period? Track Record and Reputation. Does the candidate have a good track record and reputation for finishing projects on time? What is the candidate's standing in the field? Potential as a Fellow. What is the applicant's potential for participating in the Institute's collegial life and outreach efforts? Fellowship Activities Fellows contribute to the collegial life of the Institute by presenting their work and participating in workshops, conferences, and other events. The Institute relies on Senior Fellows to provide in-house expertise via the media and other public forums. In these ways, Fellows play a major role in the Institute's mission of promoting research and public education on the peaceful resolution of international conflict. To serve as collegial and intellectual resources within the Institute, Fellows must be in residence. Extensive fieldwork or archival research at other locations cannot be supported. In certain cases, the Institute may support limited travel when it is essential to the research project. The Institute favors applicants who propose projects that can be carried out primarily in the Washington Metropolitan area. Fellowship Products In keeping with its legislative mandate to support "scholarly inquiry and other appropriate forms of communication," the Jennings Randolph Program invites proposals that would produce Institute publications. The editorial staff of the Institute works closely with Fellows to develope manuscripts for consideration by the Institute Press or for publication as Institute reports. Fellowship products may include the following: Books or monographs published by USIP Press; Peaceworks reports or Special reports published by the Institute; Articles for professional or academic journals; Op-eds and articles for newspapers or magazines; Demonstrations or simulations; Teaching curricula; Lectures, workshops, seminars, symposia, or other public speaking. Terms of Award The program attempts to match the recipient's earned income during the year preceding the fellowships, up to a maximum of $100,000 for 10 months. The Institute will provide coverage of 80% of health premiums for the Fellow and his/her eligible dependents, with a cap of $500 per month. The Institute will also cover travel to and from Washington, D.C., for Fellows and their dependents. Each Fellows is provided with a part-time research assistant during his/her fellowship. The Institute does not provide housing in Washington D.C., but it provides information on housing, schools, and daycare. Fellows are expected to be at the Institute and participate in the daily life of the Institute. Fellows are expected to devote full attention to their fellowship work in order to complete their projects within the period of residency. The Institute requires first right of review for manuscripts produced as a result of fellowship support. An Institute fellowship may not be deferred or combined with any other major award. Duration of Fellowship Fellowships are usually awarded for 10 months beginning in October. Shorter-term residencies are also available. Components of a Successful Proposal There is no single formula for preparing a sound proposal. However, many successful applications for USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowships have certain elements in common. These elements are outlined in the document attached below. Read "Components of a Successful Proposal" (.pdf) For more information: contact the JR Program at jrprogram@usip.org.

Međunarodni akademski centar mo?ete kontaktirati na vi?e načina na Internetu. Ako ?elite da nam po?aljete e-mail sa generalnim upitom o aktivnostima ili studiranju u SAD, adresa je office@iacbg.org. Ako vas interesuju pripreme, po?aljite nam poruku na pripreme@iacbg.org. Za uključivanje na mailing liste Međunarodnog akademskog centra po?aljite nam e-mail na adresu mailingliste@iacbg.org. Na?a Internet prezentacija se nalazi na adresi http://www.iacbg.org, a pristup je moguć i sa lokacija http://www.akademskicentar.org, http://www.akademskicentar.net i http://www.akademskicentar.com. Na? forum se nalazi na lokaciji http://www.iacbg.org/board. Blogu mo?ete pristupiti na stranici www.iacbg.org/blog. Ako ?elite da dodate na? blog va?oj iGoogle stranici, kliknite na sledeći link - http://www.google.co....php%3Ft%3D.xml. Na?a Facebook prezentacija se nalazi na lokaciji http://www.facebook.com/iacbg. Grupi na Facebook mre?i mo?ete pristupiti sa lokacije http://www.facebook....gid=4759596029. Twitter vesti mo?ete pratiti na lokaciji http://www.twitter.com/iacbg. Kalendar na?ih aktivnosti nalazi se na lokaciji https://sites.google...g/www/calendar.

Rok za prijavu nije tri meseca unapred, već se zbog zauzetih mesta preporučuje da se prijavite ?to pre. Za ispit se mo?ete prijaviti maksimalno tri meseca unapred, a najkasnije tri radna dana pred ispit, ne računajući dan polaganja i dan prijavljivanja.

Hvala na korisnom prikazu okolnosti polaganja u Zagrebu. Dok se ne potvrdi da će testiranja biti u Beogradu - kod nas - obja?njenje je veoma korisno, bez obzira na novu lokaciju centra za testiranje.

Journalists from around the world who have covered population issues can submit works to the Population Institute's Global Media Awards. Deadline: September 7. Submissions can be submitted in a variety of categories, and will be evaluated on how well they educate and inform policymakers, as well as the public, about issues surrounding population growth. Submitted works must have been published or aired between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. Winners will receive awards in San Francisco, with all expenses paid. For more information contact visit http://africa.ifj.org/en/pages/opportunities-2, or contact Jennie Wettter at +1 (202) 544-3300 ext. 108 or by e-mail at jwetter@populationinstitute.org.

Photographers from around the world are invited to submit photographs depicting images that promote the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis. Deadline: July 30. Photographs should raise awareness of TB treatment, prevention, and illustrate community activities that advocate for tuberculosis management. Applicants must submit 10 to 15 photographs that give a human face to the disease, as well as encourage action against it. Participants will be judged by an international jury of photographers and representatives from the United Nations. The winner will receive a US$5,000 cash prize, as well as a US$5,000 grant to produce a photography report about tuberculosis. Photographs that have been digitally altered or enhanced will not be accepted. The competition is being sponsored by the Lilly Multi Drug Resistance (MDR)-TB Partnership. For more information, go to http://www.comminit.com/en/node/298693/38, or contact Judith Mandelbaym-Schmid at schmidj@who.int.

Print and online journalists from developing countries and countries with emerging markets can apply for the 2010 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships, an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. Deadline: August 1. The fellowship is aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transfering knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the U.S. and other countries. The fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses. Applicants must have at least three years' professional experience in online and print journalism, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 and have a good level of spoken and written English. The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is an American non-profit, non-governmental organization. For more information, visit this site - http://www.pressfellowships.org/overview.html.

Međunarodni akademski centar će i ove godine organizovati specijalni seminar za sve buduće studente u SAD koji počinju sa akademskim programom tokom ove jeseni. Savetovanje pred odlazak je besplatno i odnosi se na studente osnovnih i postdiplomskih studija i specijalnih programa u SAD koji su upisani i počinju sa nastavom u avgustu, septembru ili oktobru. Prvi deo savetovanja obuhvata savete o studentskom životu u SAD i objašnjenja o dobijanju studentskih viza, o čemu će pričati predstavnici Američke ambasade u Beogradu. Drugi deo savetovanja se odnosi na sve što bi trebalo da znate pre odlaska u SAD - kako se organizovati, šta i gde kupiti, šta izbegavati i kako se snaći u Americi. Nakon zvaničnog dela prezentacije, domaći studenti koji trenutno studiraju u SAD izneće svoja iskustva i odgovarati na vaša pitanja. Svi studenti koji su upisani na institucije u SAD, a nisu već pozvani na specijalno savetovanje, mogu nam se javiti na 011/334 5227 ili na e-mail office@iacbg.org za više detalja. Savetovanje će biti održano 25. juna 2010. godine. Broj mesta je ograničen i za dolazak na savetovanje je neophodna prethodna najava.