The College Board is pleased to announce opportunities to host EducationUSA advisers on U.S. campuses for Spring and Fall 2010 U.S. Based Training Program for Overseas Educational Advisers (USBT), post-NAFSA tours and the EducationUSA Explore program.
 
Accredited U.S. higher education institutions and specialized schools may apply to host EducationUSA participants for one week during the Spring or Fall 2009 U.S. Based Training Program for Overseas Educational Advisers (USBT) as well as after the May 2010 NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference in Kansas City MO. The EducationUSA Explore program also brings one adviser to a hosting campus for a 3-week internship at the start of the school year.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), under authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended

Proposal Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2009
 
The RFP is attached; please send any questions to: educationusa@collegeboard.org

If your institution has hosted the USBT program in the last 2 years or so, you may wish to consider the Explore program for 2010.
 
 
Janine M. Farhat
Senior International Specialist
Office of International Education
The College Board
1233 20th Street NW, Suite 600
Washington DC 20036-2375 USATel:  +1-202-741-4722
Fax: +1-202-741-4745
E-mail: jfarhat@collegeboard.org
www.collegeboard.com/international  
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1. Scholarships and Fellowships

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY - UP TO $16000 PER YEAR

Roger Williams University is a 53-year-old independent, coeducational liberal arts university that has quickly established itself as a leader in higher education. A dynamic educational environment in which students live and learn to be global citizens, the University is committed to its mantra of learning to bridge the world. With 40 academic programs and a robust array of co-curricular activities available on its waterfront campus in historic Bristol, R.I., RWU looks to a set of core values in fulfilling its mission to prepare students for life as 21st century citizen-scholars. Under the leadership of President Roy J. Nirschel, Ph.D., the institution has achieved unprecedented academic and financial successes. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report named RWU the seventh-ranked baccalaureate college in the north.

International Presidential Excellence Scholarship $16,000 per year Minimum GPA required for consideration-3.5

International Achievement Scholarship $10,000 - 13,000 per year Minimum GPA required for consideration-3.0

For more information, please contact:

Mr. Wesley Roy
Associate Director, International Admission
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI  02809 USA
1.401.254.3500 / 1.401.254.3557
wroy@rwu.edu
www.rwu.edu
 

RHODES COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - $5,000 - $32,000 PER YEAR

Rhodes College is a small liberal arts and sciences college located in Memphis, Tennessee.

International students are eligible for scholarships at Rhodes valued at US $5,000 to $32,000 per year.  There is no separate application process for these scholarships; students must simply submit the application and supporting documents for admission to be considered. Scholarship amounts are based on academic merit, standardized test scores, extracurricular accomplishments and letters of recommendation.  There are two additional fellowships for which international students may apply:  The Taylor Fellowship for Physics, valued at up to US $15,000 per year, is designed for students who are passionate about physics (www.rhodes.edu/finaid/1413.asp)  and the Bonner Service Scholarship, valued at US $12,500 per year, is designed for servant leaders and students excited about community service (www.rhodes.edu/finaid/611.asp).  Please see www.rhodes.edu/internationaladmissions or email Lauren Sefton at SEFTONL@rhodes.edu for more information about the admission process and scholarships at Rhodes College.

For additional information, please contact:

Lauren Sefton, Associate Director of Admissions: SEFTONL@rhodes.edu
Rhodes College, Memphis, TN  USA   www.rhodes.edu
 

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT RAMAPO COLLEGE, NJ -$20,000 PER YEAR

Greeting from Ramapo College, NJ!

Ramapo College offers the most prestigious award the "Presidential Scholarship" to qualified international students which is a $80,000 award to be used over four years ($20,000 per academic year) commencing in Fall 2010. The criteria to be selected for this award are the following;

- Minimum of 3.5 GPA in high school
- SAT scores of at least 1230 in Critical Reading and Mathematics

Currently most of our international students are receiving the Presidential scholarship and I am very confident that many of your students will be eligible for this award which covers all their tuition for the 4 years of their undergraduate degree.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as fifth in the north in the Top Public Universities-Master's category, Ramapo College of New Jersey is sometimes mistaken for a private college. This is, in part, due to its unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its size of more than 5,660 students and its pastoral setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border.

Distinguished by its innovative mission, Ramapo College is supported by its Four Pillars of Learning - International, Intercultural, Interdisciplinary, and Experiential. Ramapo College provides an International focus in nearly all fields of study, preparing students to become globally well-versed and to take advantage of new opportunities in an increasing interdependent world. Ramapo College of New Jersey is listed in the December 2008 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine as among the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2009.  This is the fourth consecutive year Ramapo has been included in the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges."  The college was ranked #66 in the country, and one of two colleges in New Jersey in the Top 100. Ramapo College also is one of 212 institutions recommended by The Princeton Review in the "Best in the Northeast" section in the 2009 edition of The Best Northeastern Colleges.

Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor's degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing and social work. In addition, Ramapo College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels. The College also offers three graduate programs as well as articulated programs with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New York Chiropractic College, New York University College of Dentistry, SUNY State College of Optometry and New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Undergraduate students choose to concentrate their studies in one of five schools with more than 700 course offerings and 40 academic programs. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty.

For further information, please contact:

Rajesh Adhikari
Assistant Director for Int'l Students and Scholars
Roukema Center for International Education, ASB 123
Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: +001 (201) 684-7567
Fax: +001 (201) 684-7989
Email: radhikar@ramapo.edu
www.ramapo.edu/international
www.ramapo.edu/academics

SCHOLARSHIP FOR FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's LL.M. program is pleased to announce a new scholarship initiative for Fulbright Scholars.  Fulbright Scholars who are admitted to the LL.M. program will be granted partial tuition waivers reducing their tuition costs to in-state tuition levels (i.e., approximate value of $15,000 USD for the 2009-2010 academic year).

The Moritz College of Law is part of the largest university in the United States:  The Ohio State University.  The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio - the state capital and 15th largest city in the United States. Columbus is home to federal and state government and vibrant legal and business communities.  Columbus is easy to navigate, but offers big-city amenities like art galleries, professional sporting events, theater, and great restaurants. Columbus is centrally located, making it an easy flight or drive to many other major U.S. cities.

There are nearly 4,000 international students at Ohio State, hailing from 107 countries. More than 1,600 international scholars visit campus each year.  The Moritz LL.M. Program is limited to just 25 students, which allows us to provide personal attention.  The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law LL.M. Program:  World-class education, small-town feel.

For more information, program description, and application information, visit:  http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/programs/llm.

Contact information: Assistant Dean Jessica Richman Dworkin,
dworkin.12@osu.edu, 614-688-5328.

Jessica Richman Dworkin
Assistant Dean
International and Graduate Programs
The Ohio State University
Moritz College of Law
55 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio  43210
614-688-5328

KATHRYN DAVIS FELLOWSHIPS FOR PEACE: 30 FULL-TUITION FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDY CRITICAL LANGUAGES SUMMER 2010

Deadline to apply, February 1, 2010

The Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce up to 30 full fellowships--including tuition, room, board and books to attend Middlebury Language Schools, June - August 2010. These fellowships link two affiliated institutions known internationally for language and international study: the Monterey Institute and Middlebury College. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, international business, or teaching foreign language, for Fall 2010.

In the fourth year of this program, these fellowships are made possible by a $1 million gift from Kathryn Davis to address today's critical need for more effective language proficiency. The award covers the cost of tuition, room and board to attend the Middlebury summer Language Schools.  Fellowship recipients will study Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian through the Language Schools' signature immersion model: "No English Spoken Here."  This intense study, equivalent to a full year of college-level language learning, will allow students to enhance language skills to meet enrollment prerequisites at the Monterey Institute for Fall 2010.

"Fellowships for Peace" recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic credentials, experience, and commitment to building a more peaceful world.

Languages of Study at Middlebury College's Language Schools Fellowships are offered only for the following languages and levels:
- Arabic - beginning or intermediate
- Chinese (Mandarin) - intermediate
- Japanese - intermediate
- Russian - intermediate

AND

Programs at the Monterey Institute of International Studies Fellowships are offered only for students admitted to one of the following master's programs:
- International Business - MBA
- International Policy Studies
- International Environmental Policy
- Public Administration in International Management - MPA
- Teaching Foreign Language

Qualifications
By the time of enrollment at the Monterey Institute in Fall 2010, students must demonstrate that they meet the language proficiency requirements for their program of study. MBA, International Policy studies, International Environmental Policy and MPA students are required to be at the following levels by the time of enrollment at the Monterey Institute:
- Arabic: Ready to begin studies at the second or third-year college level.
- Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Russian: Ready to begin studies at the third-year college level.

Teaching Foreign Language students must be at the minimum fourth year college-level in their desired teaching language. One summer of intensive immersion language at the Middlebury Language Schools is the equivalent of one full year of college language study during the regular academic year.  Students who successfully complete their studies at Middlebury should meet the Monterey Institute entry requirements.

Contact Information
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Admissions Office
460 Pierce StreetMonterey, CA 93940 USA
831-647-4123
800-824-7235 (toll-free from inside the US)
admit@miis.edu

www.miis.edu
 

II. News you can use

CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA INTRODUCES MINOR IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Centenary College has a distinguished history of educating students who have become leaders in the energy industry. The Energy Management Minor at Centenary is designed to prepare our next generation of leaders for the ever-expanding challenges they will face in this controversial and critical industry. While Centenary's location in the heart of one of the nation's largest natural gas plays (The Haynesville Shale) provides a unique opportunity for the study of oil and gas related issues, coursework in the minor also addresses the vital role that alternative forms of energy will play in meeting world demand. This 18-hour interdisciplinary program is intended for any Centenary student wishing a concentrated focus on energy related issues. The objective of the minor in Energy Management is to produce graduates with a strong and diversified understanding of current/emerging issues and management strategies associated with the energy industry. The curriculum provides a blend of Natural Sciences and Business courses to enhance student comprehension of oil, gas, and alternative energy production as well as their understanding and appreciation of the history, economics, and dynamics of the energy industry as a whole. For additional information about this program or others at the Frost School of Business contact:

Dr. Chris Martin, Dean of the Frost School of Business
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
318.869.5149
cmartin@centenary.edu
www.centenary.edu/business
www.centenary.edu/programs/energy
 

COLLEGEWEEKLIVE - THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLEGE FAIR ONLINE - NOVEMBER 4TH-7TH, 2009

CollegeWeekLive (www.CollegeWeekLive.com), the world's largest college fair will take place on November 4th-7th, 2009. Attend CollegeWeekLive to visit with hundreds of schools.  Visit the schools virtual booths for brochures, web links, and chat with us live all from the convenience of your computer. And best of all, it's FREE!
- Chat live with admissions reps from hundreds of schools and get your questions answered in real time
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- Attend free video sessions on SATs, ACTs, financial aid, scholarships, college essays, picking a major, and more
- Attend CollegeWeekLive and to be eligible to win scholarships and other special promotions
Sign up for FREE today at www.CollegeWeekLive.com and be sure to come back on November 4th to access all the great information!

Dane Kopnisky
CollegeWeekLive
DKopnisky@collegeweeklive.com
617-938-6014

EducationUSA Reconnect-Plus admissions delegation to Indonesia

Application deadline: OCTOBER 7, 2009.  

New opportunity for US institutions to participate in US Department of State-funded delegation to Indonesia during November 30-December 13 to visit EducationUSA advising centers and Indonesian secondary schools and universities. Participants will deliver information sessions and workshops for students, families and educators across Indonesia to explain the US higher education admission process, academic programs and exchange initiatives.  Click here for the program description and application form or e-mail to EducationUSA@collegeboard.org  to join this effort to increase US-Indonesian student mobility (must have experience with EducationUSA advising, preferably as campus host).

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Policy Guidance for EducationUSA Centers on Commercial Recruitment Agents

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) provides the following policy guidance regarding EducationUSA advising centers receiving ECA support.  This guidance has been approved by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs, the Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the Office of the Legal Adviser, and the Public Diplomacy Offices for each regional bureau. Advisers at all centers must adhere to the following ethical standards as a condition of their centers’ voluntary association with, and continued support from, ECA.  We understand that many advisers have been approached by commercial recruiters who have requested their assistance and support.  We believe it is important to establish a uniform, worldwide policy to ensure that agents receive a consistent message from all EducationUSA centers. 

The ethical standards to which all EducationUSA centers agree to adhere as a condition for their voluntary association with and/or support from ECA include offering objective, unbiased information about the full range of higher education opportunities in the United States.  To ensure that all EducationUSA centers consistently apply the same standards, we require all Center advisers to refrain from partnering with commercial recruitment agents who have contracts to represent specific U.S. universities, as a condition for receiving ECA support.  Center advisers may provide information on the U.S. higher education system and on the application process to a wide variety of audiences including prospective students and their families, institutions of higher education, and host country government officials; however, EducationUSA centers may not provide advising services to or with commercial agents who in turn charge to provide these services to others.

ECA’s Office of Academic Programs does not permit advising centers that receive support from ECA to become involved with commercial recruitment agents for the following reasons:

A. Commercial recruitment agents represent only those universities that pay them a fee, and commercial agents recruit exclusively for those universities.  Commercial agents do not represent the breadth of the U.S. higher education system, nor can they represent U.S. universities equitably.

B. Commercial recruitment agents restrict the options available to foreign students in the U.S., a restriction that may lead students to choose a college or university that will not meet their needs.  As a result, these students may have a less than satisfactory experience in the U.S., with lifelong ramifications for their educational and professional activities and views of the United States.

C. Commercial recruitment agents understandably direct their services to students with the ability to pay.  EducationUSA center association with commercial agents would undermine our public diplomacy message of outreach to well-qualified students from throughout society, including underserved sectors.

D. Since EducationUSA centers benefit from U.S. taxpayer funds, they should avoid activities that may favor, or create perceptions of favoring, one U.S. institution over another.  We can offer specific services either free or for a reasonable fee, but these services must lead to access to the full range of accredited institutions.  Partnering with commercial agents would limit us to representing only those institutions with which the agents have a commercial arrangement.

E. In order to compete effectively with higher education opportunities in other countries, EducationUSA center advisers must explain what distinguishes a U.S. education from what other countries have to offer.  U.S. higher education is recognized worldwide as providing high quality education with a wide variety of options to meet every student’s specific needs.  If we partner with commercial agents who represent only a few U.S. institutions, regardless of quality, we dilute our message and diminish the impact of our most powerful competitive advantage in the global educational market.   Our message is further diluted when commercial agents act on behalf of universities in other countries in addition to the U.S.

F. By adhering strictly to the ethical standards of providing information that is unbiased, objective, and comprehensive, EducationUSA centers equip foreign students to find the U.S. institutions that are right for them while enabling the full range of U.S. institutions to enroll qualified foreign students.  Our goal is to invest in long-term relationships with students and institutional partners.

At each U.S. embassy, the Public Affairs Office is charged with ensuring that all EducationUSA centers comply with this policy.