UG: Brandeis University Need-Based Tuition Awards

UG: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships

Grad: New School International Student Fellowships and Scholarships  

Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: Atlas Corps Fellowships for Non-Profit Leaders

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY NEED-BASED TUITION AWARDS

Located in Waltham, Massachusetts on 235 attractive suburban acres, Brandeis University is in an ideal location just nine miles west of Boston. Named for the late Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis of the U.S. Supreme Court, Brandeis combines the faculty and resources of a world-class research institution with the intimacy and personal attention of a small liberal arts college.

In addition, the Wien International Scholarship Program at Brandeis University has been committed to furthering international understanding, providing foreign students an opportunity to study in the United States, and enhancing the lives of all students at Brandeis. More than 800 students from over 100 countries have  come  to Brandeis as Wien Scholars. The program  provides either full or partial need-based tuition awards to applicants who have  demonstrated outstanding academic and personal achievement.

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JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation established by Jack Kent Cooke to help exceptionally promising students reach their full potential through education. Launched in 2000, the Foundation focuses in particular on students with financial need.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes it possible for the nation’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a four-year college or university. The Foundation provides up to $30,000 per year to each of approximately 50 deserving students selected annually, making it the largest private scholarship for two-year  and community college transfer students in the country.

Each  award  is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three  years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.

To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year  institution. Students cannot apply directly to the Foundation. Each  two-year  college may nominate up to four students (depending upon institution enrollment) each year to be considered for the scholarship.

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NEW SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The New School is a legendary progressive university comprising schools bound  by a common, unusual intent: to prepare and inspire its 10,510  undergraduate and graduate students to bring actual, positive change to the world. In addition to its 88 graduate and undergraduate degree-granting programs and majors, the university offers certificate programs and more than 650 continuing education courses to more than 6,350 adult learners every  year.

The New School provides a generous program  of scholarships and fellowships to degree students based on need, merit, or a combination of the two. We offer ten fellowships and scholarships specifically for international students. These fellowships and scholarships are designed to draw students from a variety of countries and regions around the world.

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ATLAS CORPS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NON-PROFIT LEADERS

Atlas Service Corps, Inc. is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world's 21st century  challenges. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.

The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month, professional fellowship for the world’s best nonprofit leaders. Fellows serve at Host Organizations to work on issues that complement their expertise and learn leadership skills, while sharing best practices. This prestigious fellowship includes health insurance, the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series training program, flight and visa costs, and a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, transportation, housing).

For eligibility, applicants must be under  the age  of 35, have  at least a Bachelor's degree, be proficient in English, have  two or more years of experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector, and be committed to returning to their home  country after the 12-18 month Fellowship.

Atlas Corps will be considering applications on a rolling basis. Apply by January 29th to be considered for the June 2012 class; applications received after that date  will be considered for our September 2012 class.

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