Top Ten Most Popular Liberal Arts Colleges

• United States Naval Academy (MD)
• United States Military Academy (NY)
• Thomas Aquinas College (CA)
• Berea College (KY)
• Virginia Military Institute
• St. John’s College (NM)
• Wheaton College (IL)
• Calvin College (MI)
• St. John’s University (MN)
• St. Mary’s College (IN)

Top Ten Most Popular National Colleges

• Harvard University (MA)
• Brigham Young University (UT)
• University of Nebraska — Lincoln
• Stanford University (CA)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Yale University (CT)
• Princeton University (NJ)
• University of Pennsylvania
• Yeshiva University (NY)
• University of Florida

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Further reading: Top 100 Best Value Colleges for 2009

Eppright Outstanding International Student Award
One $2,000 cash award is presented annually to an international student who has excelled in academics, leadership, service, and participation in extracurricular activities. This is the highest honor bestowed on an international student at Texas A&M.

Eligibility: Graduate students with a 3.50 GPR or undergraduates with a 3.00 GPR, who have participated extensively in campus and community extracurricular activities in leadership positions, and who have been enrolled at Texas A&M for at least two full semesters, not counting the current semester. This award is announced as a highlight of International Week.

Duration of Award: A one-time cash award given annually.

Bill and Rita Stout Academic Excellence Award
A one-time award of up to $600 will be given each year along with an appropriate plaque to recognize international undergraduate students for outstanding achievement in academics and leadership at Texas A&M.

Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students holding a non-immigrant visa, enrolled at Texas A&M, and who have not previously received this award. Students must have a minimum of 30 academic credits and a minimum GPR of 3.0. The student must demonstrate that they possess a strong interest in promoting international relations between people of all cultures. First preference for the award is given to those students enrolled full-time at TAMU/Koriyama.

Duration of Award: One Semester.

Shibata International Memorial Scholarship
An award of approximately $500 will be given to an international student who is currently enrolled in Texas A & M University.

Eligibility: The applicant must be an international student who is currently enrolled at Texas A & M University, has demonstrated high academic standards, and has a curiosity and openness to people and traditions of other countries. In addition, the student must be actively involved in organizations other than international ones.

Duration of Award: One semester.

Texas/Mexico Education Scholarship
This is a State of Texas award available to international students who are citizens of Mexico. It provides in-state tuition for recipients. Approximately 40 awards are available.

Eligibility: Financially needy undergraduates and graduates are eligible. Only a restricted number are available to Mexican students transferring from border institutions.

Duration of Award: Variable, depending on the award made, but never longer than a year duration. Students must reapply at the end of each award period if they want to be considered for additional awards.

Good Neighbor Scholarship
This state of Texas scholarship provides a complete waiver of tuition to eligible international students from countries in the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. Scholarship winners must still pay all applicable university fees. Applicants compete with other international students from their home countries throughout the state of Texas for a limited number of awards that are given to a certain number of students from each country. Awards are based on academic merit. Competition is intense, and final award decisions are made by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, not Texas A&M.
Important Notice:
This scholarship program is constantly under review and could be discontinued at any time. You are strongly urged not to rely on this award as a means to finance your studies.

Eligibility:

• Student must be enrolled in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.

• Citizenship from any country in the Caribbean and North, Central, or South America, except the United States and Cuba, also must have been a resident of one of these nations for at least five years.

• Hold a non-immigrant visa (ex. F-1, J-1). and must plan to return to your home country upon the completion of your academic program.

• Must be in good academic standing in the program in which you are currently enrolled. Undergraduates must have a minimum GPR of 2.0. Graduate students must have a minimum GPR of 3.0.

• Must have completed at least one full academic semester at Texas A&M University, not including the current semester, in your current degree program.

• May not be a member of the communist party.

Duration of Award: Awards last one semester. There is the possibility of receiving awards for all three semesters of the year.

Tina Watkins Scholarship
The Tina Watkins Scholarship was established by friends and colleagues in honor of Tina Watkins, who devoted her life to improving relationships and meeting the needs of International Students. One award of $500.00 will be made to an international student each Spring and Fall semester. Awards are based on academic merit, financial need, and the length of time a student has been enrolled at Texas A&M University.  Scholarships will be directly applied to a student’s tuition and fee bill at Texas A&M University for their next semester’s enrollment.

Eligibility: Only self supported international students currently enrolled at Texas A&M University are eligible for the Tina Watkins Scholarship. Full-time ELI students are not eligible. Prospective students are not eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in their first, second, or third semester as degree seeking students at Texas A&M University at the time of their application. Students must be in good academic standing to apply: minimum cumulative GPR for Undergraduates — 2.0, and Graduates — 3.0. Students cannot be the recipient of a Tina Watkins Scholarship more than once.

Duration of Award: One Semester

Iranian American Women’s Society for Education Scholarship
The Society of Iranian American Women for Education has provided $10,000 in scholarships for Texas A&M students of Iranian descent.  The SIAWE is a non-profit charitable organization with no religious preferences or political affiliations. The SIAWE has made the growth and advancement of Iranian students as one of its major goals.  Scholarship recipients will receive credit toward tuition and fees at Texas A&M University. Scholarship awards will vary in amounts but will not exceed $2,000. Awards will be distributed in equal amounts over two semesters.

Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a SIAWE Scholarship a student must:

• Be of Iranian descent, in legal F-1 status.

• Be currently attending or have accepted admission at Texas A&M University.

• Must have a current GPA of at least 2.5 and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during the fall semester to receive funding for the spring.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Be enrolled as full time Texas A&M student in fall and spring semester of the award year.

• If the applicant is a new student, coming from a high school, submit a copy of the high school transcript with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. (This pertains to new students coming from high school.)

• Have a signed degree plan on file if applicable.  Students coming from high school must have evidence of having discussed their academic plans with a Texas A&M academic advisor.

• Submit an essay in English of about 300 words to convey to the Scholarship Selection Committee personal information that they want to be considered in evaluating their needs and qualifications for receiving financial assistance.  Also, they must indicate their intended major and career goals.

• The scholarship recipients MUST attend the scholarship gala on March 25, 2006 in Houston, Texas.

• The recipient must EXPRESSLY grant SIAWE access to his/her academic records and allow the confidential release of information to respective donors/contributors to his/her Scholarship Awards recipients.

Duration of Award: Two Semesters

Florence Terry Griswold Scholarship I
The FLorence Terry Griswold Scholarship I is awarded annually by the Pan American Round Tables of Texas. This Scholarship, named in honor of the founder of the Pan American Round Tables, assists a female student from one of the Pan American countries (other than the United States) in pursuing her studies in the state of Texas.

Eligibility: An applicant must be a female student who is a native citizen of one of the Pan American countries (other than the United States) defined as those countries which comprise the Organization of American States/Pan American Union. She must hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree, and be furthering her work on a master’s or equivalent degree at a state-supported college or university in Texas. Preference will be given to an applicant who will return to her native country and put her U.S. study and training to user there after completion of her graduate degree.

Duration of Award: A grant of at least $2,500 for one year (1/2 per semester or 1/3 per trimester). The grant is usually $2,500, but in some years it might be greater if funds are available.

Begum Akhtar Akram International Scholarship
This scholarship is funded in honor of the grandmother of a student from Pakistan who made his education and the education of several others possible during her life and continues to make a difference in the lives of all those around her. The recipient will receive an award of $1000.

Eligibility: An applicant must be an undergraduate international student (F-1 visa holder) from Pakistan, who is currently enrolled at Texas A&M University. He/She must have demonstrated financial need or hardship. He/She must also have demonstrated high academic standards, and a love and appreciation for the Aggie Traditions. The applicant must be in good academic standing with the University and have a current TAMU GPR of 3.0. He/She must be actively involved in and taken a leadership role in organizations other than international ones.

Duration of Award: A one-time cash award given annually.

Additional Info:
Standardized Tests: SAT or ACT required
TOEFL required
Application fee: $75 non refundable application fee

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843

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The University of Indianapolis currently enrolls over 300 international students from 50 different countries. There are many scholarships for international students available at the university.

Distinguished Dean’s Scholarship – $15,000 annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Combined reading/math SAT score of 1270 or composite ACT score of 29
• Top five percent national academic rank or the equivalent
• Strong college preparatory curriculum
• Strong demonstration of English proficiency
• Entering first-year student (freshman)
• No separate application required

Dean’s Scholarship – $10,800 annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Combined reading/math SAT score of 1270 or equivalent
• Top seven percent national academic rank or equivalent
• Strong demonstration of English proficiency
• Strong college preparatory curriculum
• Evidence of leadership potential or history of community service
• Entering first-year student (freshman)
• No separate application required

U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar Distinguished Academic Recognition Award – $7900 annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Combined reading/math SAT score of 1170 or equivalent
• Top ten percent national academic rank or equivalent
• Strong college preparatory curriculum
• Strong demonstration of English proficiency
• Entering first-year student (freshman)
• No separate application required

Alumni Scholarship – $6200 annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Combined math/reading SAT score of 1100 or equivalent
• Top fifteen percent national academic rank or equivalent
• Strong college preparatory curriculum
• Strong demonstration of English proficiency
• Evidence of leadership potential or history of community service
• Letter of recommendation from a UIndy graduate or from a school administrator, teacher, or counselor
• Entering first-year student (freshman)
• No separate application required

International Student Grant – Five to thirty percent of tuition annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Above-average grade point average and standardized examination scores
• No separate application required

Faith or Community Service Award – $2500 annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Evidence of community volunteer service or active membership in a mainline religious organization
• Submit Faith or Community Service Award application
• Does not combine with any other grant or scholarship

Athletic Grants – Amount varies
Eligibility criteria:

• Demonstrated ability in athletics
• Requirements set by coaching staff
• Contact Athletic Department

Departmental Scholarships – Amount varies
Eligibility criteria:

• Requirements set by faculty in the appropriate area
• Offered in Anthropology, Archeology, Art and Design, Business, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Music, Nursing,
• Pre-Theology, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology majors. Also offered to Speech Team participants.
• Entering first-year student for fall enrollment only
• Request appropriate departmental scholarship application
• February 1 deadline

Legacy Award – $1,500 annually
Eligibility criteria:

• Parent or grandparent holds a degree from UIndy
• Entering first-year student (freshman)
• Combines with other scholarships
• No separate application required

Academic Excellence Scholarship Program
The Academic Excellence Scholarship Program is the flagship program of the University. All decisions are made through the Office of Undergraduate Education. All freshmen admitted to the University for the fall semester are automatically considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship award. Important factors in the selection of scholarship recipients include SAT or ACT scores, class rank, grade point average, and success in Honors or Advanced Placement course work. In addition, positive weight may be given to the following factors: achievement in work experience, community service, extracurricular activities (leadership), surmounting obstacles to the further pursuit of higher education, socioeconomic background, and status as a first generation college student. Notification of awards are made on a monthly basis until all the available scholarships have been allocated. Further application materials are necessary only in the case of the Clark Summer Scholars Program.

Academic Recognition Scholarship
Students awarded an Academic Recognition Scholarship receive $1,000 per semester to be applied toward tuition and mandatory fees. This award is good for four years (eight semesters).

Academic Higher Recognition Scholarship
Students awarded a Higher Recognition Scholarship receive $2,000 per semester to be applied toward tuition and mandatory fees. This award is good for four years or eight semesters.

Academic Distinction Scholarship
The Academic Distinction Scholarship covers cost of tuition and mandatory fees through eight semesters (four years) of enrollment. In addition, the Academic Distinction Scholarship provides a $1,000 per year contribution toward rental expenses for students who choose to live on campus. Recipients of this award who maintain appropriate course loads and remain in good standing in the scholarship program can complete their Bachelor’s degree at UTD without any cost for tuition and mandatory fees.

Academic Honors Scholarship
In addition to eight semesters (four years) of support for tuition and mandatory fees, the Academic Honors Scholarship provides a $1500 cash award per semester ($3,000 per year) to defray the cost of books, supplies and other educational expenses. It also provides a $1,000 per year contribution toward rental expenses for students who choose to live on campus.

Clark Summer Research Program
First-time freshman who are awarded an Academic Excellence Honors Scholarship or National Merit Scholarship may apply for one of twenty Anson L. Clark Summer Research Program positions awarded annually. This program provides the opportunity to work with members of UT Dallas’ science and engineering faculty for a period of ten weeks for $2,000. At the conclusion of the program, each scholar will summarize their research and present it to faculty, staff and students at a university sponsored research conference. The deadline for applying to the Clark Program is the first Monday in March.

Non-Texas Residents
Non-Texas residents who receive an award from the Academic Excellence Scholarship Program are considered in-state residents for tuition and fee purposes.

Additional Info:
SAT or ACT: Required
TOEFL: Required

University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Tel: (972) 883-2111