WHY STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES?

REASONS WHY STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

Education system in the U.S.is the most appropriate and flexiblefor international students globally. Why more than hundred milion international students from all around the world are pursuing their study in the United States? Here below are just a few from many reasons why they do it so.

o   Quality

Universities in the United States has been known for the quality of teaching and research. Colleges in the United State are known worldwide for the quality of their facilities, resources, and faculty. Accreditation systems ensure that institutions continue to maintain these standards.

o   Choice

The U.S. education system is unrivalled in the choice it offers in types of institutions, academic and social environments, entry requirements, degree programs, and subjects in which to specialize. There are more than 4,300 colleges and universities in the U.S, any one of which can offer you excellent facilities, programs, faculty, and a range of social and academic environments.

o   Diversity

 You can find a mix of people from all different backgrounds and all corners of the globe on U.S. campuses; more than 600,000 international students come to study in the United States each year.

o   Value

 As an investment in your future, a U.S. degree offers excellent value for the money. A wide range of tuition fees and living costs, plus some financial help from universities, make study in the United States affordable for thousands of students.

o   Flexibility

Students in the United States may choose from many courses within their university and have the option to move from one institution to another. Completing the first two years of a degree at one institution, usually a community college, and then moving to another, is very common.

o   High Technology
The universities in the U.S. is leading the world in using the latest science and technology and are committed to give these resources to their students. The most important is that students will be given extensive opportunities to use the most advanced technology, which the students will obtain knowledge and experiences that are useful when they graduate and work later.

Master of Science in Applied Science Position (Electrical Engineering) at Saint Mary’s University, Canada

Scholarship Description: A Master of Science in Applied Science position is available in Electrical Machine Control for Wind Energy Conversion Systems at the Division of Engineering, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada.

Eligibility:
Successful M. Sc. candidate will work on the development of Controllers for Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion Systems. The candidate should have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with a focus on Energy Systems, Electrical Machines, Control, Power Electronics and Electrical Network. Experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK is essential. The candidate will receive a funding of 16.000$ per year for two years. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and only successful candidates will be contacted for the position. International students are accepted.

Study Subject(s):Electrical Engineering
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Saint Mary’s University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: The position is open until filled

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Bournemouth University Undergraduate International Scholarship, UK

This scholarship is offered to international applicants for BU undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees beginning in September 2012. You will be eligible to apply for a BU Undergraduate International Scholarship if you can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile relevant to your course. An outstanding academic profile is one which is considered to be equivalent to 3 Grade As at UK ′A′ Level as assessed by NARIC.

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

All applicants classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes are eligible to apply.

To which courses does this scholarship apply?

Applicants for all three or four year full-time undergraduate (Bachelors) courses in the following Schools may apply:

Business School

School of Design, Engineering & Computing

School of Health & Social Care

The Media School

School of Tourism.

How many scholarships are awarded annually?

Business School - 5 scholarships

School of Design, Engineering & Computing - 10 scholarships

School of Health & Social Care - 5 scholarships

The Media School - 1 in every 3 applicants

School of Tourism - 10 scholarships.

How much is the scholarship worth?

£1000 payable for each academic year of the course (where an academic profile of 60% or over is achieved in continuation years). Excluding work placement and repeat years.

How is this scholarship paid?

Scholarships are paid by a reduction in tuition fee.

What are the criteria for this scholarship?

You must be able to demonstrate an exceptional academic profile (equivalent to 3 Grade As at UK ′A′ Level as assessed by NARIC)

You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement.

You must achieve a 60% pass mark year on year to qualify and receive this scholarship.

Other information about this scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship

Applicants for courses delivered at BU's Partner Colleges (other than BU campus based courses) are not eligible for this scholarship

Applicants for one year Top-up courses are not eligible for this scholarship

Financial need will not be taken into consideration.

How do I apply?

You can download the BU Scholarship Application Form here:

BU Scholarship Application Form (PDF - 123kb)

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2012.

You can apply at the same time that you submit your UCAS application or any time after. Late applications may be considered if all scholarships have not been awarded by the deadline.

Please note that all scholarship application forms must be returned to the address below and not to UCAS.

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FULBRIGHT- DIKTI MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM, AMINEF

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

* a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
* leadership qualities
* a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
* demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright-DIKTI program
* a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:

Fulbright-DIKTI Scholarship Program
Direktorat Ketenagakerjaan, Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
Gedung D lt. 5.
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Pintu 1 Senayan
Jakarta 10002

Please return your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

* Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
* Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
* One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
* Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed to the following address: ditnaga.dikti.go.id

DIKTI does not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to DIKTI.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2012.

Download Form Pendaftaran  

Register 

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Postgraduate Scholarship-Health and Safety in Homecare (Youth Services), Australia

One postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good Honours degree in a social or health science discipline to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in occupational health. This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage Projects grant and will provide support for three years on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will join a research team in a dynamic and stimulating work environment. The project is titled Caring for the Carers: Occupational Health and Safety in Homecare. The provision of home-based care is a significant and growing area of employment in Australia. Homecare workers support very vulnerable clients. At the same time, they are themselves exposed to significant health and safety risks, which have not been widely investigated. The project will identify OHS risks and hazards in homecare work. The PhD student’s research will examine OHS risks and hazards in one type of homecare work – youth services. Their research will contribute to the development of interventions to secure healthier, safer and more sustainable workplaces for homecare workers.

Funding Body:

University of Sydney

Research Areas:

Health Sciences

Type

Postgraduate Research

Eligibility:

Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A Degree in a social or health sciences discipline. A Masters level qualification or background in occupational health and safety, industrial relations or work psychology would be an advantage. International students can apply, but the scholarship does not cover any tuition fees payable by international students.

Amount awarded:

The scholarship is valued at $27,222 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. 

Application guide:

Further information can be obtained from Dr Olivia Rawlings-Way, Ageing, Work & Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, PO Box 170, Lidcombe NSW 1825 (Phone: 02 9351 9915; Fax: 02 9351 9672; E-mail: olivia.rawlingsway@sydney.edu.au). Applications should be sent direct to Dr Rawlings-Way at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, and the names and contact details of at least two referees. Professor Bohle is currently on research leave until January 2012 but can be contacted at philip.bohle@sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

17 February 2012

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FULBRIGHT MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM (MA), AMINEF, USA

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

* a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
* leadership qualities
* a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
* demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright-DIKTI program
* a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
CIMB Niaga Plaza 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 25
Jakarta 12920

Please return your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

* Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
* Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
* One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
* Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed to the following address: aminef.or.id

AMINEF does not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2012.

Download Form Pendaftaran
Register

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Edinburgh Global Master's Scholarship at University of Edinburgh, UK

The University of Edinburgh will offer 40 Master's scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University for the 2012-2013 academic session.

Fifteen scholarships will have a value of £5,000 each, while a further twenty-five scholarships will have a value of £3,000 each. These scholarships will be tenable for one academic year and will be deducted from tuition fees.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. Preference will be given to candidates who have not already had the opportunity to study in Scotland.

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.

Applying

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

The closing date for applications for these scholarships is 2 April 2012.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

• Postgraduate Master's Online Scholarship Application Form

Selection Procedure

A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2012 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced in early June 2012.

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