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The KU Study Abroad program is not growing as quickly as it used to, partly because of the weak U.S. dollar, which has made necessities such as food and transportation more expensive for students.

Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco, director of the Office of Study Abroad, said the weak dollar had caused a noticeable decline in study abroad interest.

“Summer 2008 enrollment is up just 0.6 percent over summer 2007. Normally, we would expect a greater increase.”

According to the KU Office of Study Abroad, participation in the program grew at an average of 8 percent each year from 2004 to 2007.
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This July pilgrims from around the world will gather in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate World Youth Day. Despite the distance and cost, some Arkansans will be making the journey as well.

College students Kerry Evans, Travis Gunther and Brittany Shachmut, all of Conway, and Lauren Daly of St. Louis plan to attend WYD events, although their travel plans and partners vary. However, their reason for attending is the same — to learn about their faith and grow spiritually.

“This trip will be a unique experience of modern pilgrimage,” Evans said. “It will be interesting to be there with so many other Catholics.”

According to the 2008 World Youth Day Web site, the event was “established by Pope John Paul II in 1986 as an annual event to reach out to the youth of the world.”

For these four students, their trips to WYD will be a way to live their faith and experience Christ with fellow Catholics from across the globe. In addition, three of the students will be gaining college credit for their endeavor. » Read more after the jump →

Now! A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join other scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada, and Mexico who share the passion for software and academic excellence. It all adds up to achieving your primary goal—to make a real difference in the software industry.

Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Underrepresented Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. Microsoft

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The scholarships will be awarded at the DTDC Annual Awards Dinner/Dance to be held on June 22, 2008 at the Failte. Criteria for the scholarships vary between the High School, Middle School, Elementary and students attending the primary school.

Poster contests are being conducted for the children in the 2nd grade and 5th grade who are residents of Delaware or Dingmans townships. Submitted posters will be on display at the Delaware Twp. Municipal Building from May 17th-May 31st. Essays are required for 8th grade Ding-Del Middle school students and for graduating students at the Delaware Valley High School. The scholarship program is a joint effort between the DTDC, businesses and interested individuals. Cheryl Glenn, Chair of the DTDC stated, “It’s up to all of us to do what we can to support our teachers and our children. The scholarships are our way of helping parents defray some of the costs of supplies and books.”
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The MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program awards scholarships up to $7,000 each year to deserving individuals entering their first, second or third years of law school. Students must be enrolled in law school full-time in the upcoming school year to qualify.

The scholarships are awarded to students based upon three primary factors:

a. demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serve the Latino community through the legal profession;
b. academic and professional achievement;
c. and financial need.

Please read the application instructions thoroughly before completing and sending in your materials. » Read more after the jump →

London Met announced a new scholarship programme to be offered in conjunction with Asia House. The scholarship programme, aimed at students from Asia, offers one scholarship per year for students of International Relations and similar subjects. Please note that this scholarship is for Postgraduate studies only.

The scheme is designed to support those students from Asia who are looking for careers in politics, international relations, diplomacy and related subjects. Asia House is a leading international charity promoting understanding of Asian countries, their arts, religions and economies. Asia House will be involved in the selection of winning students and will offer an internship to the successful student, enabling them to gain practical experience of international relations whilst on their course. » Read more after the jump →