Issue #351 October 21st, 2013I. Financial AidUG: Sienna Heights University (MI) Merit Based ScholarshipsUG: Pittsburg State University (KS) Honors College ScholarshipUG: Springfield College (MA) International Student ScholarshipsUG: Northern State University (SD) International Student ScholarshipsUG/Grad/Postgrad: University of Oregon (OR) International Student Scholarships

II. Campus News• College of Staten Island (NY) Offering Conditional Admission for Graduate Students• St. Joseph's University (PA) Announces Virtual Discover Day for International Students• University of Idaho (ID) Hosts High Tech STEM Summer Camp for Tribal Youth• Chatham University (PA) Offering an MA in Green Chemistry• Drexel University (PA) Opens New Building for Ph.D. Students in Economics and Business

SIENNA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY (MI) MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Sienna Heights University's most selective scholarship, the Trustee Full TuitionScholarship, offers up to three awards to high school seniors who displayacademic excellence. The Trustee Scholarship covers the cost of a full-timetuition, with the recipients responsible for all fees, and room and board costs. Tobe eligible, applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.Students offered this scholarship are not eligible for any other Sienna Heightsscholarships.For more information, please visit: http://on.fb.me/17pbCxP

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (KS) HONORS COLLEGESCHOLARSHIP

Pittsburg State University is now accepting applications for the HonorsCollege scholarship program for the Fall 2014 intake. The primarymission of the Honors College is to provide a more meaningfuleducational experience for select superior students. • Presidential Award: $9,500 per year for four years plus a one-time Study Abroad Stipend up to$2,000 for a total four year package of $40,000.• University Award : $4,500 per year for four years plus a one-time Study Abroad Stipend up to$2,000 for a total four year package of $20,000.

For additional information, please contact Aaron Hurt, International Admissions, atahurt@pittstate.edu.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/T5i4FZ

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE (MA) INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

For more than a century, Springfield College has been a leader in providing abroad and balanced educational experience. Humanics, the philosophy that hasinspired Springfield College from its beginning, calls for educating the wholeperson—spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others.

International undergraduate and transfer applicants are eligible for the SpringfieldCollege President’s Achievers Award. Students qualifying for this merit scholarship may beawarded $6,000 to $14,000 per year. Students are automatically considered for a scholarshipupon admission. International students may also qualify for a yearly travel stipend of up to $1500,and additional International Center scholarships.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1erUbl4

NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (SD) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS

November is free application month for international undergraduatestudents at Northern State University! Be sure to reference EducationUSAwhen applying.

Northern State University has been recognized nationally as one of the best and most affordableinstitutions in the Midwest. It has also been recognized by students as a place where they canfollow their dreams and succeed. Since its inception in 1901, NSU has been dedicated to providinga superior education. Northern State University's WolfPACT Scholarship is also the largestguaranteed scholarship in the state. NSU is offering more money to college students when theyneed it the most!For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1gRdman

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (OR) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Oregon, founded in 1876, is the state’s flagshipinstitution. Located in Eugene, an energetic college town, the university offers academic excellenceand hands-on learning opportunities in a welcoming atmosphere. Towering trees shade the 295-acre campus, where students, faculty members, and employees from a wide variety ofbackgrounds share a commitment to preserving the environment and pursuing innovation in morethan 260 academic programs that range from Eugene to Portland and from the coast to themountains.

The University of Oregon is proud to enroll over 2000 international students from over 87 differentcountries every year. Our international student advisers and support staff and here to help you withany question you might have related to your visa status, travel, employment, taking a leave,academic and personal issues, or anything else. A variety of scholarships and grants arespecifically targeted for international students. If you have any questions, please contact the Officeof International Affairs by phone, 541-346-3206 or by email, intl@uoregon.edu.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/17RcNVR

COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND (NY) OFFERING CONDITIONALADMISSION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

College of Staten Island of the City University of New York is offeringconditional admission to the applicants interested in the following master’s degree programs:Cinema and Media Studies (MA), Education (MSEd), English (MA), History (MA), Liberal Studies(MA), Mental Health Counseling (MA – Fall admission only), Neuroscience, Mental Retardation, andDevelopmental Disabilities (MS) and Nursing (MS).

Conditional admission is available to applicants who at the time of application do not have a proofof English language proficiency but are otherwise admissible to the college.

English language proficiency requirement must be met by successful completion of the EnglishLanguage Institute (CSI Institutional paper-based TOEFL score of min. 550 or min. 600 for theMaster's in Mental Health Counseling Program).For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/19lCMW6

ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY (PA) ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL DISCOVER DAY FORINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Since it may be difficult for you to visit campus, the campus is being brought toyou! The Virtual Discover Day for International Students is a special onlinepresentation specifically for undergraduate students living outside the UnitedStates who are interested in learning more about attending Saint Joseph's.Register now to learn more about undergraduate programs, admissionrequirements, and scholarship opportunities. We will be holding three sessions on Tuesday,October 29th. Session 1 is at 8AM EST for students in Asia, India, the Middle East, and Oceania.Session II is at 1PM EST for students in Africa and Europe, and Session III is at 8PM EST forstudents in The America's.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1598s3j

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO (ID) HOSTS HIGH TECH STEM SUMMER CAMPFOR TRIBAL YOUTH

For three weeks this summer, 24 members of the Coeur d’Alene andSpokane tribes are connecting with their Native American heritagethrough Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education atBack to the Earth camp (BTTE). July 29-Aug. 1, fourth through sixth grade tribal members will be atUniversity of Idaho Coeur d’Alene for the final week of Back to the Earth Camp. BTTE bringsscientists, STEM educators, tribal leaders and students together to explore environmental andcultural issues. The program provides STEM-rich afterschool and summer programs for students ingrades four through six on the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane reservations.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/16vOvoA

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY (PA) OFFERING AN MA IN GREEN CHEMISTRY

Starting fall 2014, Chatham offers a Master of Science in GreenChemistry, the first program of its kind in the United States. Focused ondelivering a truly unique educational experience for students with undergraduate degrees inbiochemistry, biology, and chemistry, the M.S. in Green Chemistry program will delve into the designof products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances.Graduates of the program will hold a competitive advantage over students from other chemistryprograms that claim "green chemistry" as a departmental mission, as Chatham's programcourses were developed specifically for the practice of green chemistry.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/16RQyFP

DREXEL UNIVERSITY (PA) OPENS NEW BUILDING FOR PH.D. STUDENTS INECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

The Gerri C. LeBow Hall is holding dedication celebrations on October 2 andOctober 3. However, many students are getting a sneak peek as classes openedin the building on September 23. The very first class held…Mathematics forEconomics for our first year Ph.Ds.

With a long and rich history of excellence through academics and research, AACSB accreditedLeBow College of Business offers a Ph.D. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Business withspecializations ranging from Accounting, Decision Sciences, Finance, Marketing, and Organizationand Strategy. LeBow College of Business also offers full funding to accepted international Ph.D.students including tuition, stipend, and health insurance.For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1dzDNj9

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aidEducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide thefinancial aid and news information contained herein.