USA:Diversity Abroad / GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Scholarship 2010

Overview
Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship aimed atincreasing non-traditional students participation in education abroad in the Asia/Pacificregion. Diversity Abroad, in partnership with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and TheFoundation for Asia Pacific Education will offer scholarships for undergraduatestudents to study abroad in the Asia/Pacific region during summer, fall and spring terms.
Eligibility
Enrolled in a North American college or university
US or Canadian citizen
Studying abroad in the Asia/Pacific region during the summer, fall or spring term
In addition to these general requirements, applicants must also meet ONE of the following requirements:
Ethnic Background must be one or more of the following: American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; Hispanic, Chicana/o, Mexican American, Latina/o; Black or African American, not of Hispanic origin; Middle Eastern.
Students from a low income families (family income less than $50,000 USD)
Students with a disability
1st generation college students
Applicants must also prepare a video application which meets the requirements of Diversity abroad for their evaluation and award determination.
Award Details
Diversity Abroad / GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Scholarship amounts are in increments of $1,000.
Visit the Asia Pacific Foundation website for more information.

New Zealand:International Education Finance Corporation Scholarships For US And Canadian citizen At University of Waikato

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must be either a US or Canadian citizen, or a foreign student with a co-signer that is a US citizen or permanent resident.

Students attending the University of Waikato can apply for funding from the International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) through the ISLP Private Loan Program.

What is the International Education Finance Corporation?

The International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) was established to fill a major void in education financing programs for international students. IEFC partners with the premier international loan guarantee agencies and lenders to make innovative, low cost education loans available to the thousands of students seeking the international education experience.

How to Apply?

Please check out the IEFC website for info about the application process.

There are no fees or costs associated with submitting an application form.

There is no deadline. Students should be advised to leave plenty of time to submit the application and required documentation so that funds may disbursed by school deadlines. Applications for past academic years are allowed only if the school will certify that past education related expenses are due.

For further info about eligibility and application procedures contact IEFC at contact@iefc.com