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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

IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.

Our mission is to promote international education worldwide through the development and publication of the most comprehensive database of International Education Financial Aid information available on the Internet

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 →

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was
established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
Japan Scholarship Program

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. » Read more after the jump →

The annual awards full-time undergraduate students accepted to Sierra Nevada College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrated leadership ability. An essay must be included with application packet. Recipients are required to provide service to the College. Number of awards and award amount may vary.
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