Register Now for Gates-Cambridge Scholarship Webinar

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The Gates Cambridge Scholarship: An Information Session

Join us for a Webinar on November 11, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/237301931

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a postgraduate program that brings talented students from outside the United Kingdom to the University of Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge Trust, established by a donation to the University from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reflects the values of the Foundation in its selection of Gates Scholars – scholarships are awarded on the basis of a person’s intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world.

This webinar information session will discuss international education at Cambridge University through the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, including:
• Experiences of undertaking a graduate degree at Cambridge University
• Experiences as a Gates Cambridge Scholar
• Process for application and criteria for selection to the Gates Cambridge Scholarship

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

And if you can’t be there, this webinar will be recorded and uploaded to http://www.gatesscholar.com/media/podcasts/ a few days after the event.

Truman Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching

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Juniors–The campus nomination deadline for the Truman is Monday, November 1! Nomination application instructions are online at http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/support/fellowships/Truman .

About the Truman Scholarship

  • The Truman Foundation offers JUNIORS up to $30,000 for three years of graduate and professional study. (Degree programs include a master’s degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs)
  • The awards are based on merit (impressive record of academic achievement and leadership; GPA of 3.7 and higher)
  • Applicants must be committed to working in the non-profit sector—any organization that would have a .org, .edu, or .gov in its URL)
  • Truman Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a  graduate degree program
  • You must be US citizen to be eligible
  • More info online at go/fellowships and www.truman.gov

Nomination Deadlines for St. Andrews and Liebmann Fund Approaching!

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Applications for nomination to the St. Andrews Society of New York scholarship and the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann fellowship are due by noon on Monday, November 1. Both support graduate study in a wide variety of fields.  An overview of eligibility requirements are below:

St. Andrews Society of New York scholarship (20-30K for graduate study in Scotland)

  • US citizen
  • Graduating senior
  • Strong academic record (3.7+)
  • Some Scottish descent
  • Currently receiving grant aid

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann fund (tuition + 18K stipend annually for graduate study in US)

  • Outstanding undergraduate records (minimum 3.7; 3.8 more competitive)
  • Demonstrated history of financial assistance
  • U.S. citizens
  • Enrolling in graduate programs in the United States
  • Evidence of outstanding character
  • Current seniors

For more information and application instructions, see go/fellowships .  Any questions, contact Dean Lisa Gates at lgates@middlebury.edu .

Information Session about Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad

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A representative from the Institute of International Education will hold an Information Session about Boren Scholarships and Fellowships available for undergraduate and graduate study abroad.  These scholarships and fellowships support study abroad in regions of the world critical to U.S. interests (Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East).

Thursday, October 21
1:30-2:30 pm
Axinn 100

Junior Women–Glamour Magazine’s Top 10 Contest

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Glamour magazine would like to invite your students to apply for our Top 10 College Women Competition. We’re looking for dynamic young women with leadership experience, academic excellence and inspiring goals. Winners receive a $5,000 cash prize, recognition in Glamour and a trip to New York City for an awards luncheon.

Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2010—2011 academic year is eligible to enter.

Students can read about our former winners, and download an application on our website here:

http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/2010/09/meet-the-top-10-college-women-of-2010-amazing-women-you-havent-heard-of-yet
The deadline is December 1, 2010.