Win EF Academic Scholarship for Educators, 2015.

The EF (Education First) was founded in 1965 with the mission of opening the world through education. It is one of the world's largest private education companies.  EF offers programs centered on language learning, travel, and cultural exchange.

The EF Scholarship is open to educators worldwide and covers a full travel cost and course fees of a oneweek Teacher Training Course Abroad in Boston, Cambridge, Malaga, Munich or Paris.

Included:
1.       Airfare from home country to destination
2.       32 lessons/week (40 minutes per lesson)
3.       Accommodation in EF Homestay with half board
4.       Teaching material     
5.       Course certificate

How to participate as educators:

You will download an official application form, fill it and submit a travel-related project led by you and your students. It could be a class trip, an exchange with a class in another country or perhaps a lesson series dedicated to exciting destinations around the world. The application form can be found on www.ef.com/teacherzone

The application must be made through EF’s Teacher Zone and submitted not later than 31 March 2015.  It can be submitted either by email at teacher.zone@ef.com or by post at the following address:

Teacher Zone

EF Education First

Bärengasse 25

8001 Zürich

Email: teacher.zone@ef.com

The winners will be announced by the 30. April 2015.

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The 2015 GMS Online Application is now open. For the complete list of eligibility criteria, click here.

Deadline: January 14, 2015

Study LevelUndergraduate: Any Discipline
Graduate: Only for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science

Value of Awards
Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.                                              .                                                    
Who is eligible?
African American,
American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian & Pacific Islander American
Hispanic American

• Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
• Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2015 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student's application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student's academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student's community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the deadline

How to apply
Applicant must complete the following:

1. Student Application (Nominee Personal Information Form)
2. Educator’s evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form)
3. Evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) Pell Grant Eligibility

Hence, If selected as GMS finalists, students must demonstrate eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant Program as part of their financial aid package for the 2015 academic year. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs. Students are urged to file a 2015 FAFSA at their earliest opportunity.

The 2015 FAFSA form will be available January 1, 2015 at www.fafsa.gov. Federal Pell Grants typically are awarded to families that demonstrate significant financial need. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is a function of many factors, including dependency status, family income, family size and the number of students in the family.

Click these links for Full Scholarship Details and here to Begin Your Application

Millennium Development Scholarship for International Students in UK 2015

The University of the West of England, Bristol offers the Millennium Development Scholarship which is targeted to international students who wish to attain Millennium Development goals within their country.

The recipient of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments. The recipient will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

**Please note: in order to apply for any UWE scholarships, you must have received an offer to study at UWE Bristol**

**The information below lists the scholarships and discounts available for the January 2015 courses intake**

Areas of Interest:

Any one year Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University of West England, UK.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions:
100% of fees

Eligible Countries:
All International

Eligibility:
Eligible students must:

• have achieved the equivalent of a British first class honours in their undergraduate degree
• have an unconditional offer by 15th November, 2015 of a place to study a one year postgraduate programme at UWE which they have firmly accepted
• be a new student and be classed as overseas for fees purposes
• not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.

Note: the scholarship is mainly for international students for a year masters programme and every applicant will need to provide information on how the scholarship will help them to attain the Millennium Development goals within their country.

For information on how to apply click here: How To Apply

                                                     

IREX: Home of opportunities

International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.

Their programs enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities.

PROGRAMS:
To strengthen these sectors, their AREAS OF FOCUS include: Collaborative Technology, Conflict Resolution, Civil Society Strengthening, Media Development, Education, Gender, and youth. So you can be sure to find an area that meets your aspiration and potential.

IMPACT:

IREX has staffs of over 400 professionals worldwide and partners in more than 125 countries. They have benefited people a lot with scholarships, sponsoring students' exchange program, youth empowerment, professional development training, and more.       
As a member of IREX and YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative Network) I implore you to always check their website for upcoming programs you might be eligible for.
CAREER:
You may also be lucky to get a career with them: check job openings here

ONGOING PROGRAMS (as at 29 Oct 2014) [this is just a short list: check website]

Mandela Washington Fellowship Application Information

Due - November 5, 2014

Short-Term Travel Grants (STG) Application

Due - November 17, 2014

Kosovo Undergraduate Exchange Program (Kosovo UGRAD) Application

Due - December 5, 2014

Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) International Teacher Application

Due - TBD

International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) International Teachers Application

Due - TBD

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For more information click; http://www.irex.org/

Admission/Exchange Program in Australia's QUT from Nigeria

I talked about ways to avoid scams when seeking admission into foreign universities. One of such ways is to chose a certified educational consultant as your guide.

Introducing MEL Logistics Limited 

This is an official International representative for Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Nigeria. They support client with application and visa processing and also facilitate links between Nigerian Universities and QUT for exchange programs.

What they do

• Prospective students are provided the opportunity to study in Australia, obtain a qualification that is internationally recognized and valued by international employers looking for potential employees
• Liaise and facilitate State Government departments in Nigeria and QUT to provide training exchange programs.

Services

• Education Consultation
• Customer Service
• Exchange program for Undergraduate students
• Exchange program for Nigeria University Lecturer
• Certification of your documents
• Student Visa Application assistant
• Migration Visa Aplication
• Travels and tours for schools and individuals. 

For more information contact; temitravel@gmail.com

Migrating to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a beautiful Islamic country that allows foreigners with great value to work and live in the Kingdom. Although it is an Islamic environment, it however allows people of other faiths to live and work freely without fear.

How to migrate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: