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The Nordstrom Scholarship Program 2011-2012, USA

Nordstrom Scholarships give bright, deserving kids the help they need to achieve their goals.This scholarship is for hardworking high-school students with dreams of a higher education.To apply for this scholarship candidate must be a high school junior ,live and attend high school in one of the participating states designated by Nordstrom.The applicant should have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career,and be eligible to attend a four- year college or university in the United States.
The amount of the scholarship will be $10000,paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of their choice. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, community/volunteer activities, financial and employment history. Awards are granted without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 16 May 2011

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AISES Intel Scholarship for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, USA: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

The scholarship was developed by AISES and Intel to support the advancement of AI/AN students with technical and leadership accomplishments, as well as a commitment to and passion for the computer science field. The AISES Intel Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
CRITERIA Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
2. Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four year college/university, or a full-time student at a two year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree.
3. Majoring in one of the following college disciplines: Computer Science ,Computer Engineering ,Electrical Engineering
*students majoring in Chemical Engineering and Material Science will also be considered.
4. Must be a member of an American Indian tribe or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed.

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 15, 2011

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National Black MBA Association Graduate Scholarship 2011-2012, USA: Management,Business Program

The scholarship is offer to graduate student who must demonstrate academic excellence, strong communication skills, community involvement and leadership ability.The applicant must be a current financial member of NBMBAA ,applicants who are not currently NBMBAA members may join now.The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time (9 semester hours or equivalent)  in an accredited Master’s Degree program in a management or business related program no later than fall 2011 at a college in the United States or Canada.The amount of scholarship awards is up to $15,000.
Additionally some recipients will receive Round-trip airfare & housing to the Annual Conference & Exposition, Complimentary conference registration, Special VIP access to receptions and events at the conference.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 May 2011

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