GBSA REPORT

GBSA REPORT

(failure to plan is planning to fail)

MONDAY, 25th

Registration begins for 2nd Semester 2015/2016 for all students

FEBRUARY, 2016
MONDAY 8th

Lectures begin for all students

WEDNESDAY, 20th

Deadline for 60% fee payment for undergraduate students

FRIDAY, 22nd

Registration ends for 2nd Semester 2015/2016

MONDAY, 29th

Deadline for submission of all Undergraduate and Masters Project Works

MARCH, 2016
FRIDAY, 25nd – Mon 28th

Easter Break

TUESDAY, 29th

Lectures resume

TUESDAY, 29th

Deadline for payment of all outstanding fee balances by all provisionally registered students.

FRIDAY, 1st April

Mid-semester examinations for registered students

MAY, 2016
Monday 2nd – Friday 6th

Revision week for final year students

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Vermilion International Scholarship

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description: Scholarship for First-time Freshman (under 12 credits of college-level coursework).
Website: scholarship.louisiana.edu/prospective-students/international-students/vermilion-international-scholarship
Host Institution Name: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Host City: Lafayette
Host State: Louisiana
Levels of Study:
Undergraduate
Open to Students from Any Region

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Types:
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount: $4,576 per semester
Award Coverage: 2/3 non-resident fee exemption
Award Duration: Maximum of 4 years

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements 1: Must complete a recognized secondary program comparable to U.S. high school graduation.
Requirements 2: Must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA as converted on the U.S. scale.
Requirements 3: Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test (CBT), or 79 on the internet-based test (IBT) or an IELTS score of 7.
Requirements 4: Must have an ACT composite of 23 or SAT 1050.
Requirements 5: Must be admitted to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
P.O. Box 41210
Lafayette, LA
70504-1210
Phone #: (337) 482-6515
Fax #: (337) 482-1317
E-Mail:

Instructions: Download the application form at http://scholarships.louisiana.edu/sites/scholarship/files/intlFee%20Waiver.pdf, fill it out and return to the address at the bottom of the form.

Washington State University International Academic Awards

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description: The International Freshman and Transfer Academic Awards reward students by offering tuition reductions based on academic excellence at previous institutions.
Website: www.international.wsu.edu
Host Institution Name: Washington State University
Host City: Pullman
Host State: Washington
Areas of Study:
*All
Levels of Study:
Undergraduate
Open to Students from Any Region

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Types:
Award
Avg. Award Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Coverage: Partial tuition.
Award Duration: Academic semester, renewable for additional years
Award Deadline: January
Award Notification Month: Varies

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements 1: Must have a freshman minimum GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale).
Requirements 2: Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.3.
Requirements 3: Renewable as long as requirements are met.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact: Washington State University
Laurie Ann Quiring
Director, International Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
PO Box 645121
Pullman, WA
99164
Phone #: +1 (509) 335-8117
Fax #: +1 (509) 335-2982
E-Mail:

Instructions: Students who have completed the WSU international undergraduate application will automatically be notified if eligible.

International Students Academic Merit Scholarship

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description: This scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in-state and out-of-state tuition for new international students.
Website: www.etsu.edu/honors/international/internationalstudentscholarships/
Host Institution Name: East Tennessee State University
Host City: Johnson City
Host State: Tennessee
Areas of Study:
*All
Levels of Study:
Undergraduate
Graduate
Doctorate
Open to Students from Any Region

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Types:
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount: Approx. $12,233 per year for undergraduates; $11,400 per year for graduates
Number of Awards: Up to 100
Award Coverage: 50% of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees.
Award Duration: 8 semesters for undergraduates; 5 semesters for master's degree students; 8 semesters for doctoral students
Award Deadline: July 1 for fall semester; October 1 for spring semester

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements 1: Must submit an admissions application form with application fee before applying for the scholarship.
Requirements 2: Must have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
Requirements 3: Must have a demonstrated record of academic achievement.
Requirements 4: Must be admitted to East Tennessee State University as a full-time, degree-seeking student before a scholarship awarding decision can be made.
Requirements 5: **While students must submit an application form before applying for the scholarship, a student does not have to be admitted to the university before applying for the scholarship.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact: East Tennessee State University
Ben Shupe
International Admissions Counselor
ETSU Office of Admissions 1276 Gilbreath drive
Burgin Dossett Hall room 106, P.O. Box 70731
Johnson City, TN
37614
Phone #: +1 (423) 439-4808
E-Mail:

Instructions: The application is available online at www.etsu.edu/honors/international/internationalstudentscholarships/. Applicants must be admitted to the university before applications can be reviewed. To learn how to apply for admission, contact our International Admissions Counselor at shupej@etsu.edu.

Chatham University Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description: Chatham University offers several merit-based scholarships including: Presidential Merit Scholarships; International Student Merit Scholarship; Leadership Scholarship; Visual Arts Scholarship; and Interior Architecture Scholarship.
Website: www.chatham.edu
Host Institution Name: Chatham University
Host City: Pittsburgh
Host State: Pennsylvania
Areas of Study:
Accounting
Architecture and Environmental Design
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Business and Management
Chemistry
Economics
Environmental Studies
Health Studies
History
Information Technology
Intensive English
Management
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Photography
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Service
Levels of Study:
Undergraduate
Open to Students from Any Region

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Types:
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount: $10,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Coverage: Tuition
Award Duration: Max of 4 yrs
Award Deadline: Rolling
Award Notification Month: Rolling

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements 1: International Student Merit Scholarship is based on academic performance and awards between $6,000-$12,000, which is renewable annually based on GPA of 2.0 or higher and full-time enrollment.
Requirements 2: Leadership Scholarship is for students that display outstanding leadership qualities. Awards between $1,000-$3,000, which is renewable annually based on GPA of 2.0 or higher and full-time enrollment.
Requirements 3: Visual Arts Scholarship is based on completed visual arts scholarship application. Students must submit portfolio or work on CD (JPEG format), DVD, mini DV, via URL or as a printed image. $2,000 scholarship renewable annually based on GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Requirements 4: Interior Architecture Scholarships are for students that plan to major in interior architecture at Chatham University. Based on completed interior architecture scholarship application. Students must submit portfolio (art or interiors work) or essay. $2,000 scholarship renewable annually based on GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Requirements 5: The Presidential Scholarship is an annually renewable scholarship that covers full tuition, room, board and fees for each academic year, for a total of four years (or 120 credits) of study at Chatham University. students must submit the Chatham Scholars and Scholarship Application. Renewable for up to four years must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact: Chatham University
Karin Chipman
International Admissions
Berry Hall
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA
15232
Phone #: +1 (412) 365-1100
Fax #: +1 (412) 365-1609
E-Mail:

Instructions: For most merit scholarships, students do not need to complete a separate application. Applications are automatically considered when they submit complete application for undergraduate admission.

Stony Brook University Honors College

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description: The Honors College is a program for extremely high-achieving students in all majors; the program features a unique curriculum featuring seminar-style courses designed to fulfill university requirements.
Website: uaa.stonybrook.edu/honors-college
Host Institution Name: Stony Brook University
Host City: Stony Brook
Host State: New York
Areas of Study:
*All
Levels of Study:
Undergraduate
Open to Students from Any Region

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Types:
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Coverage: Varies
Award Duration: Varies
Award Deadline: N/A
Award Notification Month: Varies

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements 1: Application to the Honors College is available through the common application; students are required to submit additional application materials/essays

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact: International Admissions

E-Mail:

Instructions: See website for details.

Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description: The APLP is a 4.5 month residential leadership development program followed by a 4.5 month self-directed practicum (fieldwork, project development or return to employment). The objective of the APLP is to empower future leaders with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and supportive community needed to successfully navigate personal and regional change in the 21st century. The APLP equips participants to become agents of change in Asia and the Pacific through high-quality program content, an emphasis on applied experiential learning, and the development of an alumni network that spans the region. The core of the APLP curriculum focuses on three areas: interpreting emerging issues facing the Asia Pacific; developing personal leadership capacity; and advanced professional development with an emphasis on action.
Website: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
Host Institution Name: East-West Center
Host City: Honolulu
Host State: Hawaii
Areas of Study:
Asian Studies
Business and Management
Governance / Civil Society
Human Resource Development
International Development
International Education
International Relations
Leadership
Social Justice
Social Science
Levels of Study:
Graduate
Doctorate
Post Doctorate
Professional
Open to Students from Any Region

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Types:
Fellowship
Scholarship
Student Exchange
Avg. Award Amount: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Award Coverage: Program events, workshops, course materials and health insurance for the residential component. Scholarship assistance for program fees, housing, and field study costs available.
Award Duration: Up to 9 months
Award Deadline: Varies
Award Notification Month: March

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements 1: Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or a recognized institution of higher learning outside the U.S.
Requirements 2: Must be fluent in the English language (speaking, reading and writing).
Requirements 3: Must have at least 3-5 years of professional work experience and either strong leadership experience or high leadership potential.
Requirements 4: Non-U.S. participants are normally required to be on the East-West Center's Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa sponsorship.
Requirements 5: Must be in residence for 4.5 months of the 9 month program.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact: East-West Center
Award Services
Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)
1601 East West Road
Honolulu, HI
96848-1601
Phone #: +1 (808) 944-7744
Fax #: +1 (808) 944-7070
E-Mail:

Instructions: For more information on how to apply, or to download application materials, please visit the website.