Archive for March, 2006

Venezuelan Government grants scholarships to Bolivian students

As part of the policy undertaken by the Venezuelan Government to cooperate with Bolivian President Evo Morales, 1,000 Bolivian students will receive a scholarship from Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Foundation (Fundayacucho) to complete university studies.
As explained by Fundayacucho president Jorge Arreaza, the youngsters will arrive in Venezuelan in 2006-2007. A total of 470 people […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

KU student receives Truman scholarship

Kansas University junior Michelle Tran is a recipient of the 2006 Harry S. Truman Scholarship providing up to $30,000 for college students preparing for leadership in public service.
Tran, who majors in journalism and Russian and East European studies with a minor in Arabic, is the 16th KU student to be named a Truman scholar.
She is […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Trent University

Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario, an hour and a half northeast of Toronto and about three hours from Ottawa. The University’s main campus, the Symons Campus sits on a 580-hectare property, much of it preserved as nature area, along both banks of the Otonabee River at the northern edge of the city. Currently, […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

McDonald International Academy

Located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Most of the students come from overseas (majority from Asia, especially Korea) in order to complete their secondary school education and to
continue their university education in North America. The school offers grades 10 through 12 as well as ESL courses. Students’ language ability will be tested upon arrival and they […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

National Career Conference & Job fairs

The management of onebox entertainment, an event management company will present the 1st NATIONAL CAREER CONFERENCE & JOB FAIR at University of Ghana.
The event will arguably be one of the biggest events on University of Ghana campus and is expected to bring together employers, staffing companies, recruiters and job seekers across the country under one […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Be aware of bird flu abroad

A face mask, Tamiflu and bird repellent aren’t on Robert Besaw’s travel list as he prepares to go to Costa Rica this summer on a study abroad trip.
Besaw is one of many students traveling as reported cases of bird flu increase and officials continue to worry the virus might become a worldwide health concern.
“I’m not […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

College of Engineering offers unique overseas programs

Because engineering is a more and more global field, Boston University’s College of Engineering is strongly encouraging capable students to study abroad to help them develop a worldwide perspective of the future careers.
College of Engineering dean ad interim Solomon Eisenberg said students learn the same engineering skills abroad that they would learn on campus, but […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

White Lake University Women offers scholarship

The second annual scholarship is available from the White Lake University Women (WLUW) for a non-traditional female student.
Candidates must be a resident of the Montague or Whitehall school districts.
The non-traditional female student is a high school graduate who is returning to school to pursue a licensure, certificate, associate degree or a bachelor degree.
This is […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

George Snow Scholarship Fund honored

The George Snow Scholarship Fund was honored Feb. 23 at the 2006 Spirit of Youth Awards, sponsored by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County.
The Snow fund, a Boca Raton-based 501(c)3 Public Charity, provides educational grants “to some of our areas brightest and most deserving young scholars,” said fund officials. “These scholarships are four-year […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Scholarship Programs Available for Education Majors Intending to Teach

The Wells County Foundation, Inc. announces the availability of two scholarship programs for those entering the teaching profession. For the K. Robert Ehrman Scholarship Program, first priority will be given to those students planning to teach instrumental music.
If there are no qualified candidates, then scholarships will be available to all education majors […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006