SCHOLARSHIPS AFRICA: 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010

National Football Foundation: News and Notes From Around The World of College Football

NFF Announces William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalists
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced on Thursday the 121 semifinalists for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy (formerly known as the Draddy Trophy), endowed by HealthSouth, and the candidates for the 2010 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards.

"This year's Campbell Trophy semifinalists embody the National Football Foundation's mission of building leaders through football," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning whose sons Peyton (1997 Campbell Trophy winner) and Eli were named NFF National Scholar-Athletes in 1997 and 2003, respectively. "They are standouts in the classroom and on the field and have become leaders in their respective communities. Each school should take great pride in being represented by such well-rounded young men who will undoubtedly go on to do great things in life."

Five World Congresses of Global Civilization

The First Word Congress of Global Civilization
July 16-18, 2001 / Sydney, Australia

The First World Congress of Global Civilization was held from July 16 - 18, 2001 at Hilton Hotel Sydney, Australia. Fifty delegates and thirty invited guests from 37 countries attended the conference. These scientists, philosophers, scholars and government officials discussed and debated the necessity of a global civilization spirit, how to cultivate it and how to manage the relations between a global civilization, local cultures and regional civilizations. It was a conference of seeking an overall theoretical answer to where is humanity going in this global world. The Declaration of Global Civilization with the principles of “All matter in the universe shares one origin; all humankind shares one nature; all beliefs share one divinity; all share one essence” as its framework, was passed overwhelmingly and adopted in the conference as OPGC’s theory guidance.

The Declaration of Global Civilization

Welcome Speech for The First World Conference of Global Civilization

An Open Letter to the representatives of The First World Conference of Global Civilization

Jimmy Kennedy SCHOLARSHIP

James F. Kennedy is an American politician. A Democrat, Kennedy represented the Wabash Valley in the Senate for two two-year terms, and served as Governor of the Midwest for six years. He ran for Vice President in 2016, but his ticket was narrowly defeated. In 2021, he was elected to Congress as a write-in candidate, and was elected House Majority Leader. He resigned, however, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Since moving his official permanent residency to Little Falls, Minnesota in 2021, Kennedy has been a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, which affiliates with the national Democratic Party. From 2001 to 2021, he was a member of the Illinois Democratic Party, though he had been spending most of his free time at Minnesota since 2013.

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Early Life

James Ferrer Kennedy was born in 1978 in New York City, New York, to Andrew Kennedy and Argentinian immigrant María Ferrer. The following year, the family moved to Ohio.
Coming from a family of lawyers, he was educated in a good public school of Cleveland. He'd become a very good student, getting a scholarship to study at Harvard University in 1996. In 2000, following the completetion of his Political Science degree, James moved to Chicago, Illinois, to teach History at the Illinois University.

Political Beginnings

In early 2000, James found himself having political aspirations, and decided to fill in the papers to run for Attorney General. Unknown among Illinois citizens, he began to campaign through every county to listen to voters and get his message through. However, this wasn't enough to win the nomination to the much more known Lisa Madigan. In his concession speech endorsing the future Attorney General, Kennedy was able to deliver a message that would gain him much support among the Chicago base, thus already preparing for his political future.

Illinois Legislator

In 2001 he'd run for IL House of Representatives, defeating popular two term-incumbent Tom Cross in a close recount in which Kennedy got just 19 votes more than his opponent. Despite being a freshman, he was already trusted many leadership duties and became a prominent member of the House Democratic Caucus. He was seen as a potential candidate for State House Majority Leader, Governor in 2003 and Senate in 2004, but declined to run every time. He continued pushing forward legislation which improved Illinois in many ways.

Secretary of State

In 2006, with the retirement of IL Secretary of State Jesse White, and former Republican Leader Tom Cross announcing his intentions to run for his seat, the Democratic Party found itself in need to find a candidate that would be able to succesfully challenge Cross. Despite his bad relations with Governor Blagojevich, the man who asked him to run, Kennedy accepted the rematch. He'd narrowly defeat Cross again by just 635 votes, and took oath of office as the 38th Secretary of State. His tenure in this office, however, wouldn't last for too long.

Return to the State Legislature: Speaker

Just 10 months later, Speaker Mike Madigan (D) announced his resignment and retirement from politics. Kennedy would have been interested to run for the leadership position had he been in the House, but denied intentions to run for Madigan's House seat (and later Speaker seat once in the House) due to his commitment to his recently elected office.
However, IL Democratic Party leaders, such as former Chicago Mayor George Jameson (who would later become his Junior Senate Partner) and Senator Barack Obama endorsed him to succeed Madigan, seeing him as the best possible replacement. After many drafts being launched, Kennedy accepted. He won in a landslide and was elected Speaker of the State Congress.
As Speaker, Kennedy fought for progressive agenda, most remarkably passing an outlaw of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing and in the workplace and an environmental-friendly energy plan. He served from 2007 to 2011, when he succesfully ran for Senator.

Florida Board of Governors

The Florida Board of Governors was created in 2002 by the passage of a constitutional amendment, which went into effect in 2003. By an unprecedented vote, a 17-member board was established to serve as the statewide governing body for the State University System of Florida, which includes all public universities in the state of Florida. Members are appointed by the Governor. Its predecessor, the Florida Board of Regents, was abolished by an act of the Florida Legislature that was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush on July 1, 2001. A statewide board of education, also appointed by the governor, oversaw kindergarten through higher education, but focused mostly on K-12 education and community colleges. Bob Graham, a United States Senator from Florida, objected to the abolition of the statewide higher education body (Board of Regents), and responded by leading a ballot initiative to restore it. This initiative succeeded in creating what is now called the Florida Board of Governors. The Board of Governors, as part of the Florida Constitution, cannot be abolished without another constitutional amendment.
The Florida Board of Governors has seventeen members, including fourteen voting members appointed by the governor, as well as, the Florida Commissioner of Education, the Chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, and the President of the Florida Student Association.
During the Fall 2008 academic year the State University System enrolled 301,135 total students. In total 245,960 undergraduates, and 55,175 graduate and professional students.^[1]

Federal Financial Aid Changes 2009 - 2010

Editors note: This article covers changes for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please see Federal Financial Aid Changes 2010-2011 for more recent updates.
After years of watching how increasing tuition rates have been putting college out of reach for more and more students, President Obama and lawmakers have determined that the status-quo cannot continue. Obama has set a goal that by 2020, America will have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. To meet this goal, the federal government has made changes to the financial aid application process and to existing federal financial aid programs. These changes are focused on making it easier for low and middle-income students to get federal financial aid to help pay for college. Each recent change is discussed below.
Federal Student Loan Origination
As of July 2010, federal student loan programs will no longer be originated by private banks. Up until that time, schools could chose whether to have federal loans administered through the federal government directly, or through private banks. Students who already have federal loans originated by private banks will be able to consolidate these loans with direct loans to simplify the repayment process. The loans will be serviced by a small number of banks selected by the federal government. This change affects Stafford loans and PLUS loans.
Income Based Repayment Plan
Starting July 1, 2009, a new Income Based Repayment plan for federal loans was rolled out. This new repayment option caps monthly payments at 15 percent of gross income for the highest earners that qualify and a lower percentage as a person’s income is lower on the scale. Family size is also taken into consideration. The Department of Education provides a calculator for borrowers to determine if they are eligible and what their monthly repayment amount may be. This plan is available to student federal loan borrowers that are not in default but is not available to parent borrowers. After the borrower has been repaying the loan for 25 years, if certain other requirements are met, the remaining loan will be forgiven. Those who work in public service may have their loans forgiven after ten years. Federal loans originated by a private bank will need to be moved to the Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP) to be eligible for Income Based Repayment.
In the future, federal loan repayment terms will be further improved so that the amount any graduate has to repay is capped at 10 percent of disposable income. After 20 years, any remaining loan amount will be forgiven. These new repayment terms will only apply to loans signed after July 1, 2014.

The Luther Decade 2013 - 2017

Martin Luther in Heidelberg

Martin-Luther-Gedenkplatte in Heidelberg

With the Heidelberg Catechism, in 1563 the seat of power in the Palatinate became a German offshoot of Geneva, an outpost of Calvinistic reform theology. However, the starting point for the Palatine Reformation was a public forum led by Martin Luther in 1518. In April 1518 the General Chapter of the German Order of Augustinian Hermits met in Heidelberg. Since 1503 their Vicar-General had been Johann von Staupitz, one of the mentors of the Augustinian monk Martin Luther. In 1518 the General Chapter, which met every three years, was occupied with tensions arising from controversies within the Order. Led by the Wittenberg professor, the forum planned as part of the accompanying program, was expected give strong emphasis in favor of the Protestant reformation movement. The General Chapter did not meet in the monastery itself, but in the Artists’ Auditorium of on the east side of Augustinergasse. The Beadle was present and bore the University Scepter. This official setting underlined the significance of the forum, in which many scholars and student took part. Since the anniversary Luther Year in 1983, a stone panel in the paving of the University Square has marked this spot.

Luther’s appearance set off a movement

For Luther the journey to Heidelberg was his first public appearance as a theologian outside Wittenberg since his 95 Theses of 1517. Equipped with letters of recommendation from Prince-Elector Frederick the Wise – the journey was not without its dangers – he reached Heidelberg via Würzburg and took up residence in the Augustinian Monastery. Because Count Palatine Wolfgang, a younger brother of the Prince-Elector Ludwig V, had studied in Wittenberg in 1515, Luther was invited as a friend to dine in the castle.

Dharmasiswa Scholarship

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries with which Indonesia has friendly relations, to study Indonesian language, arts, music and crafts as well as other courses at any universities in Indonesia.

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974. until 1975, only students from ASEAN member countries were allowed to join the program. However, from 1976, students from other countries, such as Hungary, Norway, Mexico, Sweden, Canada, France, Australia, Japan, The Netherlands, Germany, Gambia, Senegal and USA, were also allowed to join the program The main purpose of the Darmasiswa program is to arouse and foster interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among citizens of friendly countries. It has also been designed to reciprocate scholarship programs provided by other countries for Indonesian citizens and provide stronger cultural links with these nations. Target of Darmasiswa RI Program will be increased each year as detailed as follows:

Year of 2007 = 500 students
Year of 2008 = 750 students
Year of 2009 = 1000 students
Year of 2010 = 2000 students
Year of 2011 = 3000 students
Year of 2012 = 4000 students
Year of 2013 = 5000 students
Year of 2014 = 7500 students
Year of 2015 = 10000 students

University Of Birmingham Postgraduate Scholarships for African Students (Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust)

Scholarship information|

Scholarship title Postgraduate Scholarships for African Students (Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust)
University University Of Birmingham
Awarding body University of Birmingham
Value of scholarship Up to £10,000 toward fees
Eligibility criteria The University and ANFCT are pleased to announce jointly-funded postgraduate scholarships for international students commencing master's programmes at the University in 2011. There will be up to four postgraduate taught scholarships. Each scholarship is for £10,000 towards the cost of tuition for a 1 year taught Masters course. These are for students who are both nationals of, and domiciled, in Africa. Deadline for applications is the 29th May 2011.
Duration of scholarship 1 year
Offer valid from 01-01-2010
Offer valid till 01-01-2011

College Scholarships

QuestBridge National College Match Full Scholarship Awards

Many programs advertise scholarships with us. As these offers come in, we list them on the scholarship page. This is a list that is updated bi-weekly. The scholarships vary greatly. Many have very strict deadlines, so please be aware and follow the directions accordingly.
The QuestBridge National College Match helps high-achieving low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarships to leading colleges. Their 29 partner colleges are actively seeking academically outstanding students from low-income households. For students who meet these criteria, an education at one of the nation’s top universities and liberal arts colleges can be affordable—and often entirely covered—with generous financial aid and grant packages. The National College Match allows students to use a single application to apply for admission and scholarships to multiple QuestBridge partner colleges. QuestBridge services and programs are completely free of charge. QuestBridge is a non-profit program that has worked for 16 years to help outstanding low-income students access top-tier educational opportunities. The QuestBridge National College Match program consists of two parts:

QuestBridge College Match—The College Match pairs outstanding low-income students with early admission and full four-year scholarships to top-ranked colleges. College Match scholarships cover tuition and room and board, worth up to $200,000. All College Match scholarships are loan-free. Most QuestBridge partner colleges include books and travel in their scholarship packages and automatically renew the scholarship for all four years of college.

QuestBridge Regular Decision—Qualified students can apply to their partner colleges for free via the regular admission process, using their QuestBridge application. The QuestBridge application is tailored to enable low-income students to highlight their successes and the obstacles they have overcome.

Awards: First-Generation Award—for a student who is among the first generation in his or her family to attend a four-year college; Great Plains Award—for a student from the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains; Military Award—for a student with one or more parents on active duty in the U.S. armed forces; Native American Award—for a Native American student who aspires to attend a top-tier college; Pre-Med Award—for a student who intends to follow a pre-med course of study in college; Rural Award—for a student from a rural area in the United States who demonstrates a desire for opportunities that may have been limited or inaccessible in a rural environment; Science and Technology Award—for a student interested in careers in the sciences and/or technology.

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 09/30/2010
Link: http://www.questbridge.org

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship

For students who will be a senior during the 2010-2011 school year and who participate in at least one school-sponsored sport and are a leader in their school and community. Students must have at least a “B” GPA. Students apply online, and the first 41,100 applicants will receive a free Wendy’s Gift Card (amount of gift cards are randomly assigned and range from $5 to $50 and will be sent out in November). Each student applicant must have his/her online application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative. Please see Ms. Jung in the Counseling Office to complete this step. All completed and reviewed applicants submitted from our school will be evaluated, and one male and one female will be named School Winners in late October. State Finalists will be announced in November, with the State Winners determined in mid-November. National Finalists will be named in late November and will be invited to New York City for Heisman Weekend activities, including the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Banquet.
Deadline: October 3, 2010; Ms. Jung must complete her review of your application by October 5, 2010

Award: Not Stated
Deadline: 10/03/2010
Link: http://www.wendysheisman.com

Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholars Program

Students must be nominated for this award. The Danforth Scholars Program honors the student who embraces high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence. Danforth Scholars may receive full- or partial-tuition scholarships, renewed each year for the duration of the degree program, provided the student progresses academically and upholds the high standards of character required of scholars. The Program is open to prospective undergraduate students applying to Washington University in St. Louis. This is a merit-based program, but need will be considered as part of the award process. Upon the selection committee’s receipt of the nomination, the student will be invited to apply to the Danforth Scholars Program. Up to 40 applicants will be selected as finalists and will be invited to campus March 24-27, 2011, for a required interview weekend. As many as four full-tuition and a number of partial-tuition scholarships will be awarded. When a student has been nominated, the committee will notify the student and provide the application.

Deadline: Students must see Ms. Jung in the Counseling Office by October 4, 2010, to be nominated

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/04/2010
Link: http://www.admissions.wustl.edu

Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Sisterhood STAR Scholarship

A woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. Star Scholarship provided she: exhibits excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success; has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is 20 years of age or under by November 30; is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada; plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time; attends college in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation; and is recommended by a P.E.O. chapter. A local P.E.O. chapter must recommend the student. When a prospective applicant is identified by a local chapter, the local chairman of the Star Scholarship Committee will arrange for an interview to assess eligibility. The chapter will contact the student with this request. Materials are to be given to the P.E.O. chapter contact person (available in the Counseling Office) by October 4, 2010. The sponsoring P.E.O. chapter will include their recommendation form, letter, and check list and send the completed application packet, by November 30, to the P.E.O. Executive Office.

Award: $2,500
Deadline: 10/04/2010
Link: http://www.peocalifornia.org/peo-projects.html

Tufts University "Voices of Tufts : The Diversity Experience"

"Voices of Tufts : The Diversity Experience" is for high school seniors and has traditionally attracted participants from various backgrounds--including, but not limited to, various racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as first-generation college students, LGBT students and students from rural areas. Over the past several years, the diversity recruitment program has been an excellent opportunity for high school seniors to learn more about the academic and social activities that are such important pieces of the Tufts experience. Voices will take place October 28-29, 2010. While on campus, students will be housed with a current undergraduate and receive all of their meals at no cost. Students for whom travel to compus would present a financial difficulty can request one of their travel grants and have their transportation provided for them.
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/15/2010
Link: http://admissions.tufts.edu/voices

Coleman University Essay Contest

This contest is restricted to high school seniors who are currently attending a high school within San Diego County and are in good academic standing. The topic students are to write on is “How has social media affected society?” Registration forms are available in the Counseling Office.
Award: First Prize: Sony VAIO F Series Gaming Laptop; Second Prize: 16 gig iPod Touch

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/15/2010
Link: http://www.coleman.edu

Davidson College John Montgomery Belk Scholarship

The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated outstanding intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability. Up to six Belk Scholars will be chosen in Davidson’s Class of 2015, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equivalent to the college’s comprehensive fees, valued in 2010-11 at $47,179. In addition, each scholar receives two summer stipends (up to $3,000 per stipend) to pursue international study and other enrichment opportunities. Each high school may nominate one student for the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship. Davidson College must receive the nomination no later than November 15, 2010. Nominees must also submit a completed admission application no later than December 1, 2010. Fifteen to twenty students will be chosen as finalists and invited to campus March 24-26, 2011, for selection interviews and a celebration of their success. The Davidson Class of 2015 Belk Scholars will be announced by April 6, 2011.

Deadline: See Ms. Jung by October 18, 2010, to be nominated

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/18/2010
Link: http://www.davidson.edu

Better Business Bureau Foundation (BBB) 2010 Torch Awards Scholarship Essay Program

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a 2010 BBB Torch Awards Scholarship: a member of the graduating class of 2011 or 2012; attends an accredited high school in San Diego County or Imperial County; resides in San Diego County or Imperial County. The theme of this year’s program is “The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community.” Students need to write an essay no longer than 400 words about the importance of ethics and integrity in our community. Students should discuss their viewpoints and give examples, as applicable. Students may want to discuss how marketplace ethics involves integrity and civility in our community. An independent panel of judges will evaluate the essays using the following criteria: inclusion of personal viewpoints and/or examples (5 points); relevance to the theme (5 points); readability and clarity (5 points) and spelling and grammar (5 points).
Award: Five cash scholarships—1) $1,500; 2) $1,250; 3) $1,000; 4) $750; and 5) $500 (the five recipients of the BBB Essay Scholarships will receive their checks at an awards luncheon to be held on December 7, 2010. Recipients must be available to attend the luncheon.)

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/25/2010
Link: http://www.sandiego.bbb.org/scholarship-program/

Seattle University Sullivan Leadership Award

Sullivan Leaders are selected on the basis of demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement to receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University. Nine Sullivan Leadership Awards are given each year. Students meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply: Leadership—Participation and demonstrated leadership in school activities, public service, and community involvement; Social Justice—Commitment to justice and the good of others through service; Communication—Effective oral and written communication skills; Scholarship—Demanding course selection and strong academic achievement (typically Sullivan Leaders have high school GPAs of 3.5 or higher); Residence—U.S. citizen or permanent resident from the state of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. The Sullivan Leadership Award Application, along with a complete admissions application, must be completed and received or postmarked on or before November 15, 2010. Candidates for the Award are required to attend the Sullivan Leaders’ Day competition on Saturday, January 15, 2011, on the Seattle University campus. Forty-five finalists will be invited back for the final competition on Friday, February 25, 2011. Winners will be announced in March.
Award: Undergraduate tuition, room and meals for four years of study at Seattle University
Deadline: Students must see Ms. Jung in Counseling by October 29, 2010; see above for Seattle University's deadline for all applications for this award

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/29/2010
Link: http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition

The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12. Each year, more than 100,000 high school students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level. Department (State) winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 5-9, 2011, to tour the city, meet our nation’s leaders, be honored by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary and receive their portion of $149,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000.

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Link: http://www.vfw.org

Scripps College New Generation Scholarship

This scholarship is completely merit based. The scholarship provides for four years of full tuition, room, board, three roundtrip airfares home each academic year, and one summer research stipend to be used sometime during a student’s time at Scripps. The college is seeking high powered academicians with outstanding credentials. Students wishing to apply for the New Generation Scholarship must submit their application for admission by November 1, 2010, and indicate that they are applying for academic scholarships on the Future Plans section of the Common Application. This is not an early decision or early action plan; the admission staff simply needs to identify scholarship finalists by the end of the year so that they may invite them to their campus at their expense in February 2011. Please note that Scripps also offers the James E. Scripps Scholarship, a half-tuition award renewable for four years. JES Scholars with demonstrated need are packaged with no loans. All applicants for the New Generation Scholarship are also considered for the James E. Scripps Scholarship.

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Link: http://www.scrippscollege.edu/thinkscripps

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management Scholarship

The Raikes School is a selective academic honors program which provides an education balanced in computer science and management while developing professional skills in leadership, communication and collaboration. The Raikes School pays the cost of a student’s room and board. This program targets the development of leaders for information technology driven industries. Students are selected into this elite program by application. Students must complete a University of Nebraska-Lincoln application online (admissions.unl.edu) before applying to the Raikes School (myred.nebraska.edu).

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Link: http://www.raikes.unl.edu

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis graduating high school seniors who are of Hispanic heritage. Students must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired). Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two- or four-year U.S. accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2011-2012 academic year. Students must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Award: Amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 12/15/2010
Link: http://www.hsf.net

2011-2012 Kyoto Scholarship

The Kyoto Symposium Organization and The San Diego Foundation, in collaboration with Japan’s Inamori Foundation, have made applications available for the 2011-2012 Kyoto Scholarships. Named in honor of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for global achievement, these scholarships recognize high school seniors from San Diego County and the greater Tijuana region. The scholarships, based on the annual Kyoto Prize categories of Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy, will assist three San Diego County and three Tijuana-area students with higher education. The Kyoto Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors from San Diego County high schools who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be actively involved in serving their community. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room and board.
Award: Up to $10,000 (three from San Diego; three from Tijuana)

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 12/31/2010
Link: http://www.kyotoprize.org

Colgate-Palmolive/Hispanic Scholarship Fund “Make the U” Scholarship Program

High school Hispanic seniors are encouraged to apply. A total of 11 grants will be awarded. To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: be of Hispanic American heritage; be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; plan to pursue their first undergraduate degree; have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two- or four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands during the 2011-2012 academic year; and must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students will need to log on to: www.colgate.com/hazlau and follow the application process to submit three short essays of 500 words or less on a selection of topics.
Award: One Grand Prize winner will win a $15,000 Educational Grant; 10 Second Place winners will receive a $2,500 Educational Grant

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 12/31/2010
Link: http://www.colgate.com/hazlau

Ron Brown Scholar Program

The Ron Brown Scholar Program began awarding college scholarships to outstanding African American students to honor the legacy of service of the late Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown. The Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Each year, 10 to 20 students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the need and merit-based scholarships to attend the four-year college or university of their choice. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black or African American and current high school seniors at the time of application. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. There are two deadlines listed below.
Award: $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000
Deadlines: November 1st (postmarked)—application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional colleges and scholarship providers. Students must still apply to any colleges or for scholarship programs in which they are interested; January 9th (postmarked)—final deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 01/09/2011
Link: http://www.ronbrown.org

The 2011 Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Scholarship

Students are eligible to be considered for a Gates Millennium Scholars scholarship if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States; have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale; will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the fall of 2011 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have completed and submitted all required forms.
Award: Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help; renewable awards for Gates Millennium Scholars maintaining satisfactory academic progress; graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science; leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 01/10/2011
Link: http://www.gmsp.org

The Christermon Foundation Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program

Student applicant MUST be affiliated with the California licensed beverage industry through a parent or grandparent’s current full-time employment with a company holding a valid liquor, beer or wine license. Retailers, airlines, restaurants, hotels, suppliers, distributors, breweries, wineries, etc. are but a few that qualify. Applicant must be a California high school senior who will attend a four-year university beginning fall 2011. Applicant demonstrates outstanding community citizenship as evidenced by student written essay, and applicant needs to participate in athletics and/or performing arts during BOTH 11th and 12th grades.
Award: One year/non-recurring scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $5,000

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 02/01/2011
Link: http://www.christermon.com

Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"Anthem"

“Anthem” Essay Contest
Contest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in the 9th or 10th grade. Essay is to be written on one of three topics (available on the website) relating to "Anthem."
Award: First prize, $2,000; five second prizes, $500; 10 third prizes, $200; 45 finalists, $50; 175 semifinalists, $30

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 03/20/2011
Link: http://www.aynrandeducation.com

Brian Graves Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who plans to pursue an education in Marine Biology at a four-year college. Applicant must be a senior in high school. This scholarship will be paid directly to the four-year college of your choice.

Applications Available in the Counseling Office

Award: Not Stated
Deadline: 04/15/2011
Link: http://www.cathedralcatholic.org

Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"The Fountainhead"

“The Fountainhead” Essay Contest
Contest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in the 11th or 12th grade. Essay is to be written on one of three topics (available on the website) relating to The Fountainhead.
Award: First prize, $10,000; five second prizes, $2,000; 10 third prizes, $1,000; 45 finalists, $100; 175 semifinalists, $50

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 04/26/2011
Link: http://www.aynrandeducation.com

Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"We the Living"

“We the Living” Essay Contest
Contest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Essay is to be written on one of three topics (available on the website) relating to We the Living.
Award: First prize, $3,000; five second prizes, $1,000; five third prizes, $300; 25 finalists, $50; 75 semifinalists, $25

Award: Described Above
Deadline: 05/05/2011

Looking backward from year 2015 By Lee Penn

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Obama and what africa expects

Keynote Address at the U.S. – Africa Policy Forum on “Projecting Change and Continuity Under the Obama Administration”, Howard University, Washington D. C., 19 February 2009 .

Professor Shadrack B. O. Gutto
Director and Chair: Centre for African Renaissance Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA);
Professor Extraordinaire, Faculty of Humanities, Tshwane University of Technology; and
Non-Executive Chairperson, Maluleke Seriti Makume Matlala (Attorneys) Inc., Pretoria and Johannesburg

I wish to extend to you all warm greetings from Africa. I am indeed honoured and privileged to have been invited by Africa Action and Howard University to this important forum for a conversation that I believe will be informative and may contribute to progressive policy development in the US and in Africa.
Obama the intellectual President and the historical context of relations between Africa and the European/American worlds
In the Theses on Feuerbach written in 1845 Karl Marx penned this very telling sentence: “The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it”.
Now, Barrack Hussein Obama, the first Black and the first African-American President of the United States of America not a leftist, let alone a Marxist by world standards. His philosophy of change is therefore not just ideological – it is something he strongly believes in. In this regard, he, like the millions of Americans who voted for him, believed that humanity has not reached the end of history. People can still change the world and make it a better place.

AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women

AAUW
MS/PhD/Postdoctoral Degrees

Deadline: 1 Dec 2010 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course starts July 2011

Last updated: 23 Sep 2010 |

Free Online Scholarships at University of the People

University of the People
Online Courses

Deadline: 30 Dec 2010 (annual)
Study in: any Country
Course starts 3 February 2011

Last updated: 21 Sep 2010 |

Reach Oxford Undergraduate Scholarships for Developing Country Students

University of Oxford
Undergraduate Degree

Deadline:15 Oct ’10/25 Feb ’11
Study in: London, UK
Course starts October 2011

Last updated: 19 Sep 2010 |

Swiss Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Swiss Government
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies, around Oct-Nov
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2011

Last updated: 17 Sep 2010 |

Israeli Government Scholarships for International Students

Government of Israel
MS/PhD/Postdoctoral Degree

Deadline: 30 November* (annual)
Study in: Israel
Course starts 2011

Last updated: 14 Sep 2010 |

Chinese Government Scholarships for International Students

Chinese Government
BS/MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: Jan-April (annual)
Study in: China
Course starts 2010

Last updated: 07 Sep 2010 |

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Developing Countries

European Union
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: around Dec-Jan (annual)
Study in: European Countries
Course starts Aug-Sept 2011

Last updated: 05 Sep 2010 |

Masters Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries at University of Westminster

University of Westminster
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 1 Nov/31 May (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts January 2011

Last updated: 02 Sep 2010 |

International Development Scholarships in MBA at University of Cranfield

University of Cranfield
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: Rolling
Study in: UK

Last updated: 31 Aug 2010 |

VLIR-UOS Masters Degree Scholarships for Developing Countries

VLIR-UOS
Master’s Degree

Deadline: 1 February (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts September 2010

Last updated: 29 Aug 2010 |

Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS) for Developing Countries in Asia

Japanese Government
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: Sept-Oct 2010 (annual)
Study in: Japan
Next course starts Aug-Oct 2011

Last updated: 21 Aug 2010 |

University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS) for International Students

University of Newcastle
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 August (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2011

Last updated: 21 Aug 2010 |

Masters Scholarships for International Students at University of Twente

University of Twente
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 1 Oct 2010 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts Feb 2011

Source link: http://www.scholars4dev.com/?gclid=CJv129mGoKQCFWJo5QodHHTz3w#ixzz10RubpfD5

DAAD / NRF In-Country Scholarships, Africa

Monday, September 20, 2010

Du Bois-Mandela-Rodney Postdoctoral Fellowship for Scholars working in Africa

The Center for Afroamerican and African Studies (CAAS) at the University of Michigan invites applications for the Du Bois-Mandela-Rodney Post-doctoral Fellowship Program from scholars working on Africa or the African diaspora.
Consideration will be given to all disciplines including – but not limited to – the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and professional schools. Scholars from or who study the Gullah speaking Sea islands, Cape Verde islands, the Anglophone Caribbean, the Canary Islands, and Madagascar and/or other less studied areas are especially encouraged to apply.
This is a residential fellowship for the academic year. The fellowship package is worth $45,000 plus health insurance coverage. Included in the package is a stipend of $42,000. Health insurance, plus $1,000 for research and up to $2,000 for travel expenses are also included. Successful candidates can expect to maintain affiliations with CAAS as well as departments and research institutes that relate to their projects. Fellows will be expected to conduct a CAAS work-in-progress seminar on their research during one of the semesters in residence.

Postdoctoral Positions, International Livestock Research Institute, Africa

Fellowship in innovation approaches to enhancing rainwater management in crop-livestock systems, Africa
Job Description: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research on innovation processes that would enhance rainwater management for livelihood and environment benefits in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia. This position will in particular contribute to action research on the role of existing local, national and regional stakeholders and their networks in the water and natural resource management arena in enhancing rainwater management and, the opportunities to accelerate innovation through establishment of local stakeholder platforms.
The globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including

BAT Nigeria 2010/2011 Undergrate Scholarships Scheme

British American Tobacco, BAT Nigeria Scholarship 2010/2011
BAT Nigeria/BAT Iseyin Agronomy 2010/2011 Undergrate Scholarship Scheme
In continuiation of our support for Nigeria’s agricultural development, British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited, in conjuction with British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy Limited (BATIA), invites qualified Nigerian undergraduates to apply for the 2010/2011 BAT Nigeria/BATIA Undergraduate Scholarhip Scheme.
Entry Requirements
For youn to qualify, you must be:
- 18 years and above
- A full time student of any University or Polytechnic in Nigeria
- Astudent of Agricultural Science or a related course in your first year of study.

[India] Africa Scholarship Scheme – Year 2010 / 2011

During the India Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi in April 2008, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India had announced Government of India's initiative to enhance the academic opportunities for students from African countries by way of increasing the number of Scholarships for them to pursue Under Graduate, Post Graduate and higher studies courses in Indian Universities & Institutions

In that context, following scholarship slots have been offered for meritorious students under the African Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2010-11.

•Nigeria – 4 (Four)

SCHOLARSHIP: 2010 Jill Landsberg Trust Fund

Applications for the 2010 Jill Landsberg Trust Fund Scholarship are now

open. The Ecological Society of Australia through the Jill Landsberg

Trust Fund, funds an ongoing postgraduate scholarship in the field of

Applied Ecology. Each year a grant of $6,000 will be awarded to support

the field-based research of a Postgraduate Student working in applied

ecology. The scope of research is open to terrestrial, marine and

freshwater ecology. The successful applicant is also funded to attend

ESA10, 6-10 December, in Canberra. Applications close Friday May 28

2010. For applications forms and more information:

http://ecolsoc.org.au/What%20we%20do/Endowments.html