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2011-2012 Scholarship in the College of Communications at The Pennsylvania State University, USA

To apply, read the guidelines first, then complete the appropriate fields below and submit the application. When submitted properly, you will receive a copy of your filed application. ·  The College of Communications Scholarship Application Form (required to be considered for any scholarship from the College). Available online below.  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal and State Aid) is required for scholarships that stipulate financial need. In order to establish and document your financial need, you must complete this form in accordance with instructions from the Office of Student Aid. This financial statement should be filed as soon as possible after Jan. 1. This form is required for any scholarship awarded for “demonstrated financial need,” and more than 95 percent of College of Communications scholarships require that proof. If you have questions about the FAFSA form, please contact the Office of Student Aid by phone (814-865-6301).
Eligibility:
Recipient selection is based on the pre-set criteria established for each scholarship. While on scholarship, students must continue to meet the eligibility requirements:

  • Declare a major in the College of Communications at University Park
  • Complete a full-time course load (12 or more credits per semester with a requirement of 30 credits per year)
  • Maintain a respectful cumulative GPA
  • Attend scholarship recognition events as requested
  • Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011.

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

    IIT Master Sandwich Scholarships 2011

    To spend 9 months to complete the project work under the guidance of a German professor at one of the TU9 Technical Universities.
    Target Group-Master’s students registered at an IIT in their 2nd semester at the time of application.

    Scholarship Value
    • Stipend of Euro 750.00 per month
    • 6 week intensive German language course in Germany
    • A study and research subsidy
    • Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD

    Requirements and Conditions
    • Minimum 8 CGPA
    • Above-average GATE scores
    • The last degree should not be older than 6 years
    • A confirmed placement letter from a German professor
    • Passing the German Language Course is a mandatory pre requirement for continuation of the scholarship award

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 march 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

    Cyprus America Scholarship Program (CASP), USA: All fields except Medicine and Dentistry

    The Cyprus-America Scholarship Program (CASP) offers scholarships for Cypriot students wanting to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the United States. The CASP competition is open for Bachelor’s Degrees in all fields except Medicine and Dentistry. Grants are for study at accredited U.S. universities beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year. A Bachelor’s Degree in the United States usually takes four years. The scholarship is for a maximum amount of $25,000 each year, for a maximum total of $100,000.   If the length of the program is less than four years, the scholarship award will be reduced accordingly. Scholarship grantees are expected to apply for financial assistance directly from the U.S. institutions, in addition to receiving the CASP scholarship. Financial assistance from the university could come in various forms i.e.: scholarship, direct grant, loan and/or work-study program. This assistance is usually renewable depending on the availability of university funds and satisfactory academic performance. Travel costs are not included in the grants.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: July 29, 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application