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2012 Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program in Canada: Good governance, prosperity, rule of law, democratic development, pure and applied sciences (such as environmental science and information technology), economic and trade policy issues, teaching and commerce

Scholarships are for student and research exchanges at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.Canadian institutions will receive cheques for the full amount of the scholarships stated in the signed agreements between their institution and CBIE. Canadian institutions will provide the amount to the recipient on a monthly basis or by lump sum. Canadian institutions can take up to $300 dollars to cover administration fees once the recipient arrives to Canada. Funds must be returned completely to CBIE if the recipient does not take up his/her scholarship. The scholarship amount must cover:
•Visa expenses
•Economy, round-trip airfare
•Monthly living allowance
•Required books, supplies, and equipment – not computers
Once the above expenses are covered the remaining amount should be provided to the recipient to cover any additional costs such as: ground transportation to the airport, recipient services fees, telecommunications (long distance) for research purposes and any other related costs.
•Financial reporting is NOT required from the institution or the recipient.
•Tuition is NOT an allowable expense; as recipient are registered full time and paying tuition to their home institution
•Scholarships are not renewable
•Scholarships are not taxable for either the institution or the recipient

The Canada–CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program was announced in 2007 by Prime Minister Harper during a visit to the Caribbean. The program serves to enhance the skill sets required to advance the development and sustainability of CARICOM and seeks to strengthen institutional linkages between Canadian universities and colleges and those in the region.

Scholarship Application Deadline:April 29, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

VCU International Student Scholarship Award, Virginia

The VCU International Student Scholarship is sponsored with proceeds generated by the sale of Officially Licensed VCUmerchandise. Virginia Commonwealth University values the contributions international students make to the university
community through scholarship, service, and leadership. This scholarship will recognize an outstanding international student
with a scholarship award up to $2,000. The award will be for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Eligibility:
All full-time VCU international students who will complete their degree after the fall 2011 semester may apply for the
scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate significant contributions to
the university and/or community.

Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Hold an F-1 international student visa.
• Be classified as a full-time degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at VCU and enrolled for the fall 2011 semester.
• Must have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Evidence of significant contributions to VCU and/or the community at large through scholarship, service, and leadership.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

VCU International Student Scholarship Award, Virginia

The VCU International Student Scholarship is sponsored with proceeds generated by the sale of Officially Licensed VCUmerchandise. Virginia Commonwealth University values the contributions international students make to the university
community through scholarship, service, and leadership. This scholarship will recognize an outstanding international student
with a scholarship award up to $2,000. The award will be for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Eligibility:
All full-time VCU international students who will complete their degree after the fall 2011 semester may apply for the
scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate significant contributions to
the university and/or community.

Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Hold an F-1 international student visa.
• Be classified as a full-time degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at VCU and enrolled for the fall 2011 semester.
• Must have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Evidence of significant contributions to VCU and/or the community at large through scholarship, service, and leadership.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application