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Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita’s memory and support women in technology with the 2010 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the 2010-2011 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View, California in 2010.

To download Ebc Scholarship Application Form please visit the following link:

http://www.ebc.edu/giving_scholarships.aspx

If you want to get more information about Ebc Scholarship Program:

Aaron Denbo
Director of Financial Aid
aarondenbo@ebc.edu

or

David Brink
Business Administrator
davidbrink@ebc.edu

The PepsiCo Foundation made a $250,000 contribution to the Foundation’s New Century Fund Campaign, creating the Pepsi Scholarship Fund to benefit graduating seniors from the Hospitality High School in Washington, D.C.  This endowed gift provides perpetual scholarships to graduates of the Hospitality High School who are enrolled in undergraduate hospitality-related degree programs.  To date 29 students have received scholarships totaling $75,500.

Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility criteria for nominees are:

• Graduate of the Hospitality High School in Washington, D.C.
• Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semesters.
• Undergraduate hospitality management major.
• Worked at least 250 hours in the hotel/hospitality industry.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA.

  Scholarship Awards
  Award amounts can range from $500 to $3,000 depending upon enrollment and recommended amount from school.

To get more information about pepsi scholarships:

http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19824

There are lots of foreign students in every other country. They all need scholarships to continue their education. It is hard to find scholarships for international students. There is a website which makes this way easier. To find scholarships for internatioanl students you can visit this website:

http://www.internationalscholarships.com/

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to launch 20 scholarships for single girl children at M Phil and Ph D levels.

The UGC is already providing limited number of scholarships at Post-Graduate level and such scholarship will be extended to the M Phil and Ph D levels from this year.

A decision to this effect has been taken by the Commission, sources said. The scholarship will be available in Humanities and Sciences.

Twenty students will get the scholarship every year.

The students can pursue the M Phil and research in the university having special assistance programme or potential of excellence tag from the UGC.

The university, where the students wants to pursue the M Phil or Ph D, will select the students and send the list of candidates to the UGC.

The UGC has set up two separate committees which will take a final decision on the grant of scholarship to students, sources said.

The UGC will provide Rs 14,000 as the scholarship money per month to the students.

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To get more information:

www.ugc.ac.in

Scholarships and stipends in Army ROTC help you focus on what’s important. Namely, getting that college degree — not how you’ll pay for it.

Whether you’re a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and grades, not financial need.

Army ROTC scholarships consist of:

• Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
• Full-tuition scholarships
• The option for room and board in place of tuition, if you should qualify
• Additional allowances for books and fees

Army ROTC scholarships also provide monthly living allowances for each school year. You can earn certain amounts depending on your level in the Army ROTC curriculum:

• 1st year, $300 per month
• 2nd year, $350 per month
• 3rd year, $450 per month
• 4th year, $500 per month

This allowance is also available to all non-scholarship Cadets enrolled in the Army ROTC Advanced Course (3rd and 4th years).

The UNCF/Abercrombie & Fitch Scholarship Program will provide 4-year scholarships to a total of 22 students enrolled in a UNCF member or university or any other accredited 4-year college or university. Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded annually, up to 4 years. Award amount will be based upon students unmet financial need and will be renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
Apply Online

http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20749