Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship For US Students, USA

Description
Shell Oil Company offers $5,000 annual scholarships through its Shell Incentive Fund program to under-represented students pursuing a four-year degree in a specific technical field of study at certain colleges. The scholarship can be used to pay for tuition and/or normal living expenses. If the necessary criteria are met, scholarships are renewable up to four years or until completion of an undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients are notified in the summer following their application.

Eligibility

• Be a US citizen or authorized to work on a full-time basis in the United States.
• Be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior, or senior in one of the specified institutions.
• Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale), which must be maintained throughout your participation in the program.
• Major in one of the following disciplines: geology, geophysics or physics; chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, petroleum, geological, or geophysical engineering.
• Be a member of an under-represented race/ethnicity in the technical/science academic areas. To be eligible, nominees must be Black (Not of Hispanic Origin), Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
• Renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon the student remaining qualified and accepting a Shell Oil Company internship if offered prior to December 1st of the funding year.
• All phases of the application process must be completed and received by February 29, 2012, to be considered for the scholarship award.

Application Procedure
To be considered for the Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship, candidates must complete both the online scholarship interest form and the online application for student and graduate opportunities. By applying for a scholarship, candidates may be considered for other career opportunities, including internships and full-time careers.

• Complete the online Scholarship interest form.
• Complete an online application. In the application, candidates should include a resume and an unofficial transcript as attachments.
• Upon receiving the completed online application, the application will be screened. Selected candidates will be scheduled for interviews in person or via telephone.
• Shell will contact the university's designated focal point for their supporting recommendation.
• After successfully completing the application, Shell interview process, and obtaining the university's recommendation, the candidate will be notified of the outcome.
• Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the department designated by the university's focal point to be applied to the student's account. If you have any questions about the program, e-mail SI-Shell-US-Recruitment@shell.com.

Submission Deadline
February 29, 2012

Website Link
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/aboutshell/careers/

American Library Association Scholarship - ALA Scholarship, USA

Description
ALA has general scholarships that are open to all applicants who have applied for admission to a formal program of library and information studies leading to a master's degree.  ALA also has scholarships people from underrepresented groups, for library support staff, and scholarships for speciality or practice area. All ALA Scholarships can be applied for through the ALA Scholarship Program.

ALA General Scholarships include:

1. Marshall Cavendish  - this general scholarship of $3,000 was established from donations from the Marshall Cavendish Corporation, Tarrytown, NY, publishers of illustrated reference books for libraries.
2. David H. Clift - this general scholarship of $3,000 was named for a former director of the American Library Association.
3. Christopher Hoy/ERT - this general scholarships of $5,000 was named for a long time ALA staff member who was Director of ALA Conference Services for over 20 years.  This scholarship was established with donations from Christopher J. Hoy and the Exhibits Round Table (ERT) to honor his memory.

Eligibility
Applicants for ALA General Scholarships must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident; must attend an ALA accredited master's program; must not have completed more than 12 semester hours towards MLS/MLIS/MIS prior to June 1 of the year awarded; and must submit a complete application.

Application Procedure
The scholarship will be applied online. Click here to apply

Submission Deadline
March 2012

Website Link
http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/allscholarships

BLCU New Student Scholarship - CUCAS ONLY, China

Description
The BLCU New Student Scholarship is an exclusive fund set up by Beijing Language and Culture University with aim of encouraging the outstanding degree students who apply through CUCAS to study at BLCU. The scholarship will cover the recipient's tuition for the first academic year.

Eligibility
All outstanding international applicants that meet the admission requirements of BLCU and are applying for an undergraduate program or the postgraduate English-medium program of “MA in International Politics (International Economics)" at BLCU are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Application Procedure

• Applicants must apply for admission to “MA in International Politics (International Economics)” or an undergraduate program at BLCU.
• Applicants must have a good academic record.
• Applicants must meet the admission requirements for degree programs of BLCU.

Submission Deadline

• Jan.6 2011 (Spring Enrollment)
• Jun.20 2012 (Fall Enrollment)

Website Link
http://scholarship.cucas.edu.cn/BLCUScholarship.shtml

Nico van Wingen Memorial Graduate Fellowship in Petroleum Engineering, USA

Description
The Nico van Wingen Memorial Graduate Fellowship in Petroleum Engineering is supported by the Nico van Wingen fund of the SPE Foundation. All award recipients are nominated by the SPE Student Chapter Faculty Advisor or Department Chair. Up to two awards are given in the amount of USD 5,000 each per year.

Eligibility

• Must be an SPE member at an official student chapter
• Must be at the Ph.D. level
• Must intend to pursue a career in academia
• If awarded, recipients must submit annual confirmation from advisor showing progress and a justification for renewal.

Application Procedure

• Submit your nomination by filling out the  online nomination form. After completing the nomination form, you will receive an electronic confirmation. Your nominee will be contacted by email with a link to complete an online application.

The nominee must:

• Use the link provided in the email to complete and submit the online application.
• Gather, scan and upload official transcripts for all institutions attended, two letters or recommendation and a resume
• Submit all documents electronically

Submission Deadline
1 November each year

Website Link
http://www.spe.org/scholarships/vanwingen.php

Keppel Group Scholarship For Undergraduate Students

Description
The Keppel Group Scholarship scheme was launched in 1989, with the aim to provide bright young individuals with excellent academic and co-curricular (CCA) track records the opportunity to further their undergraduate studies in reputable universities and grow with the Keppel Group. The scholarship is open to all nationalities so as to encourage students from different cultures with outstanding results to pursue their university education. Each year, the scholarships are awarded on a very competitive basis. The type of award will reflect the needs of the Group's business units, in accordance to their current and projected business plans. We also look for individuals who share our core values and are keen on a career with Keppel.

Each scholarship will provide for:

• Tuition fees
• Annual allowance of S$10,000
• Reimbursement of computer/notebook purchases up to S$2,000
• Reimbursement of airfares and hostel fees incurred for university exchange programmes
• \Local or overseas vacation attachments in sponsoring companies to enrich classroom learning

Eligibility

1. Candidates with excellent GCE ‘O' and ‘A' Level / Polytechnic results and CCA records which demonstrate leadership qualities or
2. Existing undergraduates with excellent results pursuing the preferred courses of study including those proceeding into their final year direct Honours

Application Procedure
Each year, application opens in February and closes two weeks after the release of the GCE ‘A' Level results. Interested applicants can apply online

Submission Deadline
February each year

Website Link
http://www.kepcorp.com/en/content.aspx?sid=2945#Scholarship

ME Scholarship By Go Daddy.com, USA

Description
Do you have what it takes to be a Go Daddy Scholar? We want to know how the Internet or Internet technology (e.g., websites, blogs, forums, social media, etc.) has helped you during the course of your studies. Have you used the Internet to advance your athletic, artistic or intellectual pursuits? How do you envision benefitting from it through college and beyond? Tell us in 500 words or less and you can become one of 10 Go Daddy Scholars to receive $10,000 for your college tuition

Eligibility

• A current GPA of 3.0+ (copy of transcript required).
• An ACT score of 21+ or an SAT score of 1,000+ (proof of ACT/SAT score required).
• A 500-word essay describing how technology has contributed to your successes and why you think you should be a Go Daddy scholar.
• References from two people (family members excluded).

Application Procedure
Please go to the website link to apply this scholarship online

Submission Deadline
March 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m

Website Link
http://www.godaddy.com/scholarship/default.aspx

International Graduate Scholarship From Chinese Government At Chongqing University, China

Description
The Chinese Government Scholarship 2012-2013 is now available for overseas students to pursue master’s degree or doctor’s degree at Chongqing University. We warmly welcome overseas students to come to Chongqing University to fulfill your dream in study and research and to Chongqing—a mountain city to experience the unique and beautiful sceneries and start a brand-new life.

Details of Full Scholarship

• Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for basic learning materials and on-campus accommodation;
• Living allowance and a one-off settlement subsidy for new overseas students;
• Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
• Fee for a one-off inter-city travel by train;

Eligibility

• Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
• Education background and age limit: Applicants for master degree studies must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35. Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

Application Procedure
Applicants are required to submit application on the website of China Scholarship Council and have the application printed and send it together with other documents required to the International Students Office, Chongqing University. The applicants must fill in the application form and provide the following materials truly and correctly (one original and three copies).

• Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship
• Highest diploma (notarized photocopy)
• Applicants for master’s degree shall provide notarized transcripts for bachelor’s degree. Applicants for doctor’s degree shall provide notarized transcripts for master’s degree.
• A study or research plan in Chinese or in English
• Applicants shall submit two letters of recommendation
• Applicants for music are requested to submit one cassette recording of the applicants’ own work
• Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form
• English or Chinese language proficiency certificate.

Submission Deadline
March 20th, 2012

Website Link
http://international.cqu.edu.cn/ArticleView/