HOMECourse(s) Offered:Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider:AISA International Schools Scholarship Fund
Country to Study in: Any country
Scholarship Description:
The Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) offers awards to students within the network of Full Member Schools for exemplary activities and traits that are expressed in the philosophy of the Association.
AISA Awards are increasingly being recognized internationally and are a great addition to a student's College or University application.
Eligibility:
All graduating students from member schools of the various educational Regions as recognized by the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) worldwide are eligible to apply for The Margaret Sanders Scholarship.
Eligible groups:
Citizens of several countries.
Past scholarship winners have come from international schools in Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sultanate of Oman, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Zimbabwe.
Participating Institutions:
All accredited schools in any country (worldwide) recognized by AAIE
Fields of study:
All courses of study are supported
Number of awards:
Not specified.
Sponsorship duration:
This is a onetime financial aid
Scholarship benefits:
Several $5,000 scholarships will be awarded. The scholarship(s) are intended to defray a broad range of educational expenses such as tuition, room and board, books, computers and the like.
Please note that:
*.The Foundation will make payments for educational expenses directly to the college/university selected by the award recipients, with the qualifying provision thatit must be a 501 (c)(3), U.S. chartered, degree-granting institution. Should the college/university cease to be a qualified 501 (c)(3), United Way cannot disburse funds unless proven status is reinstated.
*.Scholarship monies will be paid to the student's selected educational institution once The Foundation has received official notification from the institution that the student has matriculated. The student should ensure their chosen institution has sent official notification of his/her matriculation to the United Way Foundation as soon as practical, in order to receive scholarship funds.
Method of Application Selection Process and Timeline:
To keep the selection uniform in all Regions, certain procedures are recommended:
1.The school will publicize the scholarships to graduating seniors.
2.Set an application deadline date.
3.Form a local "Awards Council" or appoint anindividual staff member to review the scholarship applications.
4.Select one applicant to be nominated from their school.
5.Forward the candidate's completed application packet to their Regional Office before the deadline established by their Regional Director.
6.Include a cover letter that gives the name ofthe school's chosen candidate for the Scholarship. Click on this link to download the application form http://www.aisa.or.ke/uploaded/downloads/Margaret_Sanders_Scholarship_AISA_%282011%29.doc
Send your completed applications to:
Executive Director
Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA)
P. O. Box 14103 – 00800
Peponi Road Nairobi, Kenya
Email: director-at-aisa.or.ke
Tel: +254 (0) 20 418 1658 / 2578 / 3622
Fax: +254 (0) 20 418 0596
DEADLINES:
Academic calenders vary in the various educational Regions recognised by AISA. Thus, applications are accepted all year roundi.e. on a rolling basis.
PLEASE NOTE:
AISA recommends that:
a.One person at each school be responsible for publicizing the scholarship and coordinating the application process.
b.The final selection for the $5,000 scholarship(s) will be made by educators on both the east and west coasts of the United States and will be announced at the annual AAIE Conference in February.
c.Once the scholarships have been awarded, the regional offices will notify the winners intheir respective regions.
The United Way website is available to applicants to simplify and expedite the application process.
Contact
AISA office is located on Peponi Road, Nairobi at the International School of Kenya campus.
Postal Address:
Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA)
P O Box 14103 - 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 (20) 2697442 / 8076067
Fax: +254 (20) 418 0596 / 3272
General Email:info@aisa.or.ke
Application Deadline:Rolling (varies / ongoing)
Open to International students:Yes (see 'Eligible groups' above)
Visit http://www.aisa.or.ke/page.cfm?p=365 For More Scholarship Information and Application
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN
0 comments:
Post a Comment