Summer Academy 'Challenges of Sustainable Development 2012-2013

Three-week Summer Academy Challenges of Sustainable Development is one of the most important educational events connected to sustainability in Poland. More than 350 people took part in it since 1998. Since the 12th edition we accept also participants from abroad. This year the Academy will be held on 08-28 July 2012 in Kartuzy, Pomerania Region, Poland.

Who can take part in the course?

The course is addressed to students and PhD students, researchers as well as representatives of the business, administration and NGO-sector from the Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic Sea Region. Students represent different areas and specialties, especially they were: nature protection and environmental engineering, architecture, management, economic sciences, agriculture, biology, ecology, arts, history, journalism.

How can I take part in this course?

If you want to take part in 15th edition of our Summer Academy, you should send an application form, that is available on our website. An integral element of the recruitment process is also two-step e-learning course that we will provide from 10th March 2012.

What is the subject of the course?

Sustainable development: explanation of the concept, theory from different perspectives and practical workshops and projects. The course includes also additional activities which integrates the group such as dance classes or hiking.

What can I expect from this course?

The programme includes: lectures, debates, workshops, simulation games, country activities and practical projects in the domain of sustainable development. Guided by experienced instructors from Poland and abroad, the participants work on two important practical projects. First concentrates on the implementation of sustainable development principles into the municipality; the other into the companies or institutions.

Application and Participation

Please submit the application form till the 7th of March 2012.

60 people will be selected during phase 1 (the application form as well as the short exam result and the essay will be taken into consideration). They will be invited to participate in the 2nd part of the e-learning course - Applications of sustainable development. This part will consist of several individual and group tasks related to sustainable cities development and CSR. 28 persons that will show us their motivation to take part in the ChoSD course and a high level of engagement will be granted a scholarship to take part for free in the 15th edition of the Summer Academy ChoSD in Kartuzy between 8^th and 28^th of July 2012.

The additional criteria taken into account will be:

• fluency in English,
• country of the applicant (approximately 60% of participants will be from Poland, from other CEE and Baltic countries we will accept up to 3 participants from a certain country taking into consideration the number of application from a given country),
• specialization (the course has an interdisciplinary character and we try to create a diverse group of participants to share knowledge and experience in their fields).

You will be informed about the final results at the end of May, but the course tutors on constant basis will provide feedback to the applicants. All of the participants who fulfill all of the course tasks will be granted a certificate that they graduated the Application of sustainable development course.

Website: http://www.sendzimir.org.pl/en/course

Contact: Marcin Walkow, Promotion&Communication Specialist,
e-mail: marcin.walkow@sendzimir.org.pl

2012-2013 International Undergraduate Foundation Scholarships at Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast and INTO Queen’s University Belfast invites applications for the Queen’s University Belfast Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students, who need to complete a Foundation programme before enrolling on a Queen’s University Belfast undergraduate degree programme.

The scholarships are available to all international students applying for the following INTO Queen’s University Belfast Foundation pathways:

Foundation pathway in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
Foundation Pathway in Science, Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

(to find more about foundation programmes, please visit following website)

The Foundation programme commences in 4 January 2011 and the length of the course are 3 terms. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast.

Successful completion leads to the award of the NCUK International Foundation Certificate and direct entry to Year 1 of a wide range of degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast in September 2012.

Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship worth £5745.00 which will be deducted from their INTO Foundation programme tuition fees. Upon successful completion (and subject to achieving specified grades for entry), students entering degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast will receive a further £5745.00 (which will be deducted from the university’s Year 1 tuition fees).

Eligibility

All international fee-paying students
Students who have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades
Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0 for specified degree programmes
Students must be a minimum of 17 years old
EU international students are also eligible

How to apply?

You need to complete an INTO Queen’s University Belfast Academic Application form stating which Foundation programme you would like to apply for. The completed form should be returned to INTO Admissions along with copies of your academic transcripts and evidence of current English language level.

Moreover, you need to complete a Queen’s University Belfast Foundation Scholarship application form including a personal statement explaining why you want to study at Queen’s University Belfast and how the degree programme will help you in the future. The personal statement must be hand-written in English and be no less 200 words and no more than 500 words. Applicants may submit information and evidence of additional achievements in support of their application.

Application for the scholarship can be downloaded here.

All scholarship applications must be complete with transcripts and should be submitted to c.guiney@qub.ac.uk by 18 November 2011.

All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered. Successful candidates will be notified no later than two weeks after the deadline has closed. All other scholarship applications will be retained for further consideration.

Contacts

Queen’s University Belfast 2011
University Road Belfast, BT7 1NN
Northern Ireland, UK
Telephone: +44(0) 2890 245133
Web: http://www.qub.ac.uk/

Source:http://www.intohigher.com/uk/en-gb/our-centres/into-queens-university-belfast/studying/scholarships.aspx

Slovenian Women's Union of America Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Slovenian Women's Union of America Mary Turvey, SWUA Scholarship Director 52 Oakridge Drive
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone:
Fax:
Email: mturvey@aol.com
http://www.swua.org

Purpose of award: To promote Slovenian culture.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be high school seniors or current college students at an accredited school. Applicants must have been members of the SWUA for at least three years. High school senior applications must include a photo, FAFSA, a letter of recommendation from high school principal or teacher, brief autobiography, including personal and educational goals, a high school transcript including SAT and ACT scores, a letter of recommendation from an SWUA branch officer and a financial statement from their parents. College student applications must include a photo, FAFSA, a brief autobiography including personal and educational goals, letters of recommendation from a college professor/instructor and an SWUA branch officer, and grade transcripts from the last two semesters. The committee considers life goals, scholastic achievement, financial need and involvement in school, church and community.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online and from SWUA branch secretaries.

CEW Scholarships 2012-2013

Center for the Education of Women 330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2289

Phone: 734-998-7080
Fax: 734-998-6203
Email:
http://www.umich.edu/-cew

Purpose of award: To support women who are returning to college after an interruption.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be women who are returning to school after an interruption of at least 48 consecutive months or a total of 50 months excluding interruptions of less than 8 months. Candidates must be working toward a clear educational goal at any University of Michigan campus. Preference is given to women wishing to study in non-traditional fields such as mathematics, physical sciences and engineering.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,500-$8,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: January 9.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Ken Kashiwahara Scholarship 2012-2013

Radio and Television News Directors Association 1600 K Street NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-659-6510
Fax: 202-223-4007
Email: rtnda@rtnda.org
http://www.rtnda.org

Purpose of award: To honor professional achievements in electronic journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or higher with at least one full academic year remaining. Applicants may be enrolled in any major as long as their career intent is television or radio news. Applicants may only apply for one RTNDA scholarship. Preference is given to students of color.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: May 3.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Community Banker Association of Illinois Annual Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Community Banker Association of Illinois
901 Community Drive
Springfield, IL 62703-5184

Phone: 800-736-2224
Fax:
Email: bobbiw@cbai.com
http://www.cbai.com

Purpose of award: To assist Illinois high school seniors.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must write essays and be sponsored by a participating CBAI member bank. There is an essay topic related to community banking, and the short essays are judged on understanding of community banking philosophy, accurate information, clear and concise sentences, logical organization, proper grammar, correct punctuation and spelling and conclusion/summary.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $4,000.
Number of awards: 13.
Deadline: February 13.
How to apply: A list of participating banks and more information is available by email.

Discovery Fund 2012-2013

Maine Community Foundation 245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605

Phone: 207-667-9735
Fax: 207-667-0447
Email: jwarren@mainecf.org
http://www.mainecf.org

Purpose of award: To provide Maine students with financial support towards the pursuit of their extracurricular interests.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be currently attending a public, private or parochial high school in Maine. Students born in Maine will be given preference over others.
Target applicant:
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available at high school guidance offices or online.

New York Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

American Legion, Department of New York 112 State Street, Suite 1300
Albany, NY 12207

Phone:
Fax:
Email: info@nylegion.org
http://www.ny.legion.org

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 10.
How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the local American Legion Post.

North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship 2012-2013

College Foundation of North Carolina
P.O. Box 41966
Raleigh, NC 27629-1966

Phone: 866-234-6400
Fax: 919-821-3139
Email: programinformation@cfnc.org
http://www.cfnc.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance (0 North Carolina residents with financial need who are attending North Carolina colleges and universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per semester in an undergraduate degree-seeking program at an eligible North Carolina institution and meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. Students who meet the same criteria as the Federal Pell Grant and those with an Estimated Family Contribution of $5,000 or less are eligible for the scholarship.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $2,500.
Number of awards: 30,000.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Qualified students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be considered.

Washington Scholars Grant Program 2012-2013

Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504

Phone: 360-753-7850
Fax: 360-753-6243
Email: info@hecb.wa.gov
http://www.hecb.wa.gov

Purpose of award: To assist Washington high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Washington high school seniors planning to enroll in an eligible Washington college or university. Selection is based on academic achievements, leadership and community activities.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Students are nominated by their high schools.

Washington State PTA Financial Grant 2012-2013

Washington State PTA
2003 65th Avenue West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215

Phone: 253-565-2153
Fax:
Email: wapta@wastatepta.org
http://www.wastatepta.org

Purpose of award: To provide financial assistance to graduates of Washington public high schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must meet maximum household income requirements and be entering their freshman year of college. Academic performance and community service are also considered.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Wisconsin Oratorical Contest 2012-2013

American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2930 American Legion Drive
P.O. Box 388
Portage, WI 53901

Phone: 608-745-1090
Fax: 608-745-0179
Email: info@wilegion.org
http://www.wilegion.org

Purpose of award: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of ,the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 3.
How to apply: Application information is available by contacting the local American Legion Post.

Eugene C. Beach Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Phone: 317-872-6533
Fax: 317-875-8353
Email: tef@tke.org
http://www.tkefoundation.org

Purpose of award: To award a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon for outstanding academic achievement and leadership within the chapter, campus and community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $400.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 16.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Collins Scholarship 2012-2013

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3067

Phone: 800-328-8476
Fax:
Email: chapters@autism-society.org
http://www.autism-society.org

Purpose of award: To fund graduate and post-doctoral study in the prevention and cure of autism.
Eligibility requirements: ASA members must submit nominations, and preference is given to students who are ASA members. Accomplishments must have been achieved within the previous year.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 14.
How to apply: Applications available online.

Composites Division/Harold Giles Scholarship 2012-2013

Society of Plastics Engineers
14 Fairfield Drive
P.O. Box 403
Brookfield, CT 06804

Phone: 203-775-0471
Fax: 203-775-8490
Email: info@4spe.org
http://www.4spe.org

Purpose of award: To aid undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in the plastics industry.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have an interest in the plastics industry, major in or take courses leading to a career in the plastics industry and be in good academic standing. Financial need is considered.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: January 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

David Arver Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

Aircraft Electronics Association
4217 South Hocker
Independence, MO 64055

Phone: 816-373-6565
Fax: 816-478-3100
Email: info@aea.net
http://www.aea.net

Purpose of award: To support students who wish to pursue a career in avionics or aircraft repair.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft repair program.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization for more information.

David S. Bruce Awards for Excellence In Undergraduate Research 2012-2013

American Physiological Society
Education Office
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814-3991

Phone: 301-634-7787
Fax: 301-634-7241
Email: education@the-aps.org
http://www.the-aps.org

Purpose of award: To award undergraduate students for excellence in experimental biology research.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate at time of application and at time of meeting. Students must be first authors of the abstract and must be working with an APS member who will confirm the authorship. Applicants must submit a one-page paper discussing research and career plans and an abstract to be reviewed by a committee at the annual Experimental Biology meeting.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Denny Lydic Scholarship 2012-2013

Transportation Clubs International Scholarships Attn.: Bill Blair
Zimmer Worldwide Logistics 15710 JFK Boulevard Houston, TX 77032

Phone: 877-858-8627
Fax:
Email: bblair@zimmerworldwide.com
http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com

Purpose of award: To support students in the field of transportation.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning in a vocational or degree program in the fields of transportation, logistics or traffic management. The awards are based upon scholastic ability, potential, professional interest and character. Financial need is also considered.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: April 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan Program 2012-2013

Society of Automotive Engineers
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096

Phone: 724-776-4841
Fax: 724-776-5760
Email: connie@sae.org
http://www.sae.org

Purpose of award: To provide funding to assist promising engineering graduate students to pursue careers in teaching at the college level.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an engineering program and have been admitted to a doctoral program with the purpose of teaching engineering at the college level. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, desire to teach, interest in mobility technology and support of the SAE Collegiate Chapter Faculty advisor.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: 2. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: April 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Donald Burnside Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

AOPA Air Safety Foundation
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, MD 21701

Phone: 301-695-2000
Fax: 301-695-2375
Email: aopahq@aopa.org
http://www.aopa.org

Purpose of award: To assist students in non-engineering aviation programs
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors and have at least one semester or quarter to be completed, have a minimum 3.25 GPA and be enrolled in a baccalaureate level, non¬engineering aviation degree program at a four-year institution. Applicants must also submit an essay on a topic provided on the website.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.