Applying to US universities:Effective strategic planning

Dear all,

Come and learn about general information and tips on applying to the universities, including the preparation, follow ups, and other necessary information on scholarship programs and survival skills in US universities! Students, parents and anyone interested in U.S. higher education are welcome.To reserve for this free seminar, please call 7262524 or email iievietnam@iievn.org.

Venue: Institute of International Education, C9 Giảng Võ, Ba Đình, Hanoi (sau trường thể thao 10/10).
Time: 15h30; Thursday, March 01, 2007.
Presenter: Mr. Wisanu Krutngoen
Coordinator/Liaison for International Relations
International Center for Economic Development & Cultural Studies
Murray State University

* Murray State University (www.murraystate.edu) is a comprehensive university located in Western Kentucky area. International students are eligible for over 200 scholarships range from $4,000 - $10,000 or in-state tuition rate.

For more information about Murray State University, please refer to the next post.

Regards



Tran Phuong Hoa

Advisor

Institute of International Education

C9 Giang Vo, Ba Dinh Dist.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel: (844) 7262524; Fax: (844) 7262523

Email: advisor@iievn.org

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Murray State University
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
GLOBAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Murray State University Global Scholarships are awarded annually on a competitive basis to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of countries outside the United States. Applicants must first apply and be admitted to an undergraduate or graduate program at Murray State University and submit evidence of the ability to pay the expenses that remain after the scholarship is awarded. Students who have already begun studies at Murray State University are not eligible. The Global Scholarship may not be used in conjunction with a graduate assistantship or other financial support from Murray State University.
Number of scholarships offered per year: 5
Amount of offer: The Murray State University Global Scholarship provides a waiver of the non-resident portion of Murray State University tuition. The scholarship is renewable each semester (up to eight semesters for undergraduate study or up to four semesters for graduate study) on the con***ion that recipients maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 in undergraduate degree programs or 3.2 in graduate degree programs at Murray State University. The scholarship may be used during summer sessions at Murray State University. Recipients will be eligible to seek on-campus employment of up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session and full-time during academic breaks and vacations. Please note, however, that (a) receipt of the scholarship does not ensure the availability of on-campus employment; (b) recipients of the scholarship will be expected to contribute to and participate in intercultural programs on campus on request.
INTERNATIONAL ESL SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: For international students who take the ESL program at Murray State University for at least one term prior to their degree program study. Recipients should maintain their academic standing least â?oaverage.â? Students who have already met the English proficiency requirements but prefer to take the ESL Level 6/University Preparation for at least one term are also eligible.
Number of Scholarships: 50 offered per year.
Available for: both graduates and undergraduates from any country.
Amount:
Undergraduate: total of $8,000 ($1,000/ per semester for a maximum of 8 semesters of fulltime enrollment). Those students able to finish their degrees in fewer than 8 semesters will be able to apply the remainder of the scholarship to the last semester.
Graduate: Total of $4,000 ($1,000/ semester for a maximum of 4 semesters of fulltime enrollment). Those students able to finish their degrees in fewer than 4 semesters will be able to apply the remainder of the scholarship money to the last semester.
GRADUATE STUDENT COUNTRY/REGION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: International graduate students from the following countries: Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Cyprus, Morocco, Venezuela, Nepal, and India; and regions southern Africa, Central America and the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe and former Soviet republics. Recipients should maintain their academic standing at least a B average.
Number of scholarships offered: unlimited
Available for: Graduate students from the 10 specified countries from the time of initial enrollment.
Amount: Tuition fee deduction of one-third (1/3) from the non-resident tuition fee. This scholarship is offered every semester of full time graduate enrollment up to the maximum of 4 semesters or 2 years. For academic year of 2006-2007, the amount of scholarship offered is $5,092/year (at the current nonresident tuition rate of $15,430/year).
INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: The Murray State University IIS Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on competitive basis to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of countries other than the United States. Applicants must first apply and be admitted to the undergraduate program at Murray State University, submitting evidence of the ability to pay the approximate $22,000 per academic year that remains if the scholarship is awarded. (Please see the â?oEstimate of Expensesâ? statement included in the Murray State University application package). Students who have already begun study at Murray State University are not eligible. The IIS Undergraduate Scholarship may not be used in conjunction with other financial support from Murray State Universityâ?Ts Institute for International Studies.
Provisions & responsibilities: The Murray State University IIS Undergraduate Scholarship provides a waiver of 20% of Murray State University tuition. The scholarship is renewable each semester (up to eight semesters for undergraduate study) on the con***ion that recipients maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 in their undergraduate studies. Recipients not maintaining the required GPA will lose the award for the number of semesters they are not at or above the required 3.0 GPA. The scholarship may also be used during summer sessions at Murray State University. Recipients will be eligible to seek on-campus employment of up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session and full-time during academic breaks and vacations. Please note, however, that (a) receipt of the scholarship does not ensure the availability of on-campus employment; (b) recipients of the scholarship will be expected to contribute to and participate in intercultural programs on campus on request. (Recipients will be required to volunteer 20 hours per semester)
Application procedures: Applicants must provide the following information, in English, in the sequence outlined below:
1) Applicant Information Page (see attached form);
2) A short one page essay describing your extracurricular activities and how you plan to use your time at Murray State to increase intercultural understanding both of yourself and those around you.
3) One letter of reference must be written by a teacher who has taught the applicant in secondary or post-secondary classes. If necessary, the letter of reference may be written in a language other than English.
4) Letter of acceptance from Murray State University Office of Admissions to an undergraduate degree study program.
Application deadline: Complete application packages, following the procedures outlined above, must be submitted no later than July 1, 2006 for the fall 2006 semester and October 1, 2006 for the January 2007 semester to:
Murray State University
Institute for International Studies
165 Woods Hall
Murray, KY 42071-3304
USA

(bản tiếng Việt)
Buổi hướng dẫn về việc nộp đơn và xin học bổng tại các trường đại học của Mỹ.
Viện giáo dục quốc tế IIE (Institute of International Education) xin trân trọng giới thiệu buổi nói chuyện về cách thức nộp đơn du học tại các trường đại học Mỹ với sự trình bày của ngài Wisanu Krutngoen-điều hành viên Ban Đối Ngoại, Đại học Murray State.
Ngài Wisanu Krutngoen sẽ giúp các bạn có đươc các kiến thức bổ ích về việc nộp hồ sơ cho các đại học Mỹ và đưa ra một số lời khuyên để các bạn hoà nhập dễ dàng hơn với cuộc sống và học tập ở Mỹ. Phụ huynh, học sinh và những người quan tâm đến hệ thống giáo dục Mỹ đều được hoan nghênh đến tham gia buổi nói chuyện (miễn phí vào cửa).
Thời gian bắt đầu: 15h30 ngày thứ năm, 1 tháng 3, năm 2007.
Người trình bày: Ngài Wisanu Krutngoen
Điều hành viên Ban Đối Ngoại, Trung tâm quốc tế các vấn để Phát triển kinh tế và nghiên cứu văn hoá, Đại học Murray State. (Murray State University)
Địa điểm: Viện giáo dục quốc tế (IIE), C9 Giảng Võ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội. (sau trường thể thao 10/10)
*Đại học Murray State (www.murraystate.edu) là 1 trường Comprehensive(tạm dịch là đại học tổng hợp) tại khu vực Tây Kentucky (Western Kentucky). Học sinh quốc tế có cơ hội nhận được các suất học bổng có giá trị từ $4000-$10,000 (USD) hoặc sẽ được cắt giảm học phí chỉ còn bằng mức học phí của học sinh trong bang. Xin xem thêm thông tin chi tiết về các suất học bổng của trường theo file đính kèm (xin các bạn xem file đình kèm trong bản tiếng Anh)
Mọi thông tin chi tiết liên quan buổi nói chuyện, xin liên hệ IIE-Viện giáo dục quốc tế, C9 Giảng Võ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội (sau trường thể thao 10/10). Tel: (04) 7262524. YM nick: advisor_iiehanoi.
(website: http://www.iievn.org)
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