The University of Edinburgh will offer sixteen Master's scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University.
Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000 which will be deducted from the tuition fee. The scholarships will be tenable for one academic year.
Eligibility
The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh from the following countries:
Africa (List of African Countries)
Mexico
Canada
Middle East (List of Middle East Countries)
China
Norway
Hong Kong
Russia
India
Singapore
Japan
Taiwan
Korea
Thailand
Malaysia
USA
Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.
In addition to the above academic qualifications, the selection panel will also take into account the financial circumstances of applicants to ensure that as far as possible a student's financial situation does not impede a university education at the University of Edinburgh.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 2 April 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Selection Procedure
A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2007 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced by the end of May 2007.
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Feb 24, 2007
The University of Edinburgh International Master's Scholarships
UK: International Master Scholarships 2007
UK: International Master’s Scholarships at The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh will offer sixteen Master’s scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University.
Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000 which will be deducted from the tuition fee. The scholarships will be tenable for one academic year.
Eligibility
The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study at the University of Edinburgh from the following countries:
Africa Mexico
Canada Middle East
China Norway
Hong Kong Russia
India Singapore
Japan Taiwan
Korea Thailand
Malaysia USA
Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.
In addition to the above academic qualifications, the selection panel will also take into account the financial circumstances of applicants to ensure that as far as possible a student’s financial situation does not impede a university education at the University of Edinburgh.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 2 April 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Selection Procedure
A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2007 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced by the end of May 2007.
Via: Official Announcement
Feb 23, 2007
Germany: Master Scholarship in Polymer Science
Master program polymer science, berlin
A joint Master Program of the Free University Berlin, the Humboldt University Berlin, the Technical University Berlin and the University of Potsdam.
Entrance requirements: Qualified Bachelor of Science
Starting dates: October and April
2-year program with selected contributions from each of the 4 Universities
1st Year - Basic Polymer Science (4 quarters):
Polymer Chemistry/Synthesis (FU Berlin)
Polymer Physics/Characterization (HU Berlin)
Polymer Engineering/Processing (TU Berlin)
Polymer Properties/Colloids (U Potsdam)
2nd Year - Advanced Polymer Science:
In-depth courses in one special discipline (essentially at one of the four universities)
Master thesis at the same university
Degree: Master of Science in Polymer Science (granted jointly by the four universities)
Total of 120 credit points according to the ECTS (including thesis)
Possibility to continue within a Ph.D. program
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Germany: European MBA Scholarships 2007
Germany: European MBA Scholarships at University of Mannheim
Four new full scholarships for outstanding Mannheim MBA students and four new partner universities in Asia and Northern America.
Four full tuition fee scholarships in the program ‘The European MBA’ for outstanding students from each one of the following: Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Germany
Renowned business schools in Asia and North America as new partners
‘Information Session’ for the ‘European MBA’ on 10th and 24th February 2007 in Mannheim
Good news from Mannheim Business School! Our twelve-month full-time program ‘The European MBA’ is offering four new full scholarships and a number of partial scholarships. Four ambitious professionals from Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Germany will have the fees of 21,800 Euros waived completely for the class of 2008, which starts in September 2007. In addition, one participant will receive the annually awarded BASF full scholarship.
We are also proud to present to you four new internationally renowned partners in the network of the ‘European MBA’. Exceptional students will have the chance to complete one of their two terms abroad at one of these business schools outside Europe. They can choose between
Queen’s School of Business in Kingston (Canada),
Thunderbird - The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale/USA),
CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) in Shanghai and
IITM - Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai.
According to major rankings, the new partners are among the top providers of MBA programs in the world.
If you want to benefit from the new scholarships and partner universities, please send us your complete application by 19th March 2007.
To learn more about ‘The European MBA’, please visit our website at: www.europeanmba.de. In addition, we invite you to our ‘Information Sessions’ on 10th and 24th February in Mannheim, starting at 11 am. We will be pleased to reserve you a place at one of these events. For registration, please contact us via email (info(at)mba-mannheim.de) or phone (+49 (0) 621 181-3721).
UK MA and MSc Scholarships in Languages 2007-2008
UK MA and MSc Scholarships in Languages, Swansea University
For the academic session 2007/08, Swansea University is offering up to 12 Taught Masters Bursaries to applicants from the UK or EU aiming to pursue MAs in Languages. Each award is worth GBP 1,500 towards tuition fees. Swansea University is also offering a number of International Office Postgraduate Scholarships. These awards make a GBP 1,000 contribution to fees for applicants from outside the EU. Both types of funding are available for the MA Translation with Language Technology and the MA Literary Translation.
MA Translation with Language Technology (MATLT)
The MATLT is a professionally focused, integrated course designed to ensure that entrants with proven foreign language competence emerge as successful and marketable future professionals equipped with the skills now in demand in the language services industry worldwide. Particular attention is paid to in-depth training with the latest Computer-Assisted Translation tools and to key techniques for building up translation specialisms. Our philosophy can be summed up in the phrase `hands on`: students learn by doing and we aim to teach strategies as much as solutions, based on our own extensive experience of working as and training translators. Successful MATLT graduates are now employed all over the world as freelance and in-house translators, project managers, terminologists, software developers and in many other capacities.
MA Literary Translation (MALT)
The MALT is designed to offer both an independent, intellectually stimulating scheme of study for advanced linguists and literary specialists, and a practical and theoretical training for those wishing to pursue literary translation in the course of their career. It is also suitable for practising translators who do not yet have but wish to gain formal qualifications. If you have a strong interest in literature and the specific features of literary expression in different languages, this flexible programme will give you a unique opportunity to develop your interests.
Both MA degree schemes can be pursued as full-time or part-time programmes. They are suitable for recent graduates of single or joint honours BAs (or international equivalents) in fields related to Languages, as well as for people with a less formally documented background who have significant relevant experience. All successful applicants for the MAs can be considered for either the Bursaries or the Scholarships, depending on their nationality.
Web Address for Applications:
http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Judith Meyrick
Post-Graduate Admissions, Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
United Kingdom
Applications are due by: 23-Jul-2007
Contact Information:
Prof Andrew Rothwell
a.j.rothwell@swansea.ac.uk
Phone:+44-1792- 295967
Fax:+44-1792- 295978
Download Application Materials (all in PDF format):
English PG Application Pack (Download)
Welsh PG Application Pack (Download)
Netherlands: StuNed Scholarships 2007 for Master
Netherlands StuNed Scholarships 2007 for Master, Short Course, and Customized-Training Programme
The StuNed programme aims at providing scholarships to government officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators and journalists. Employees of private companies working in development related sectors are also invited to apply.
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the development of his/her organisation.
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or customized training programmes. In general the eligibility of a course depends on the relevance for the development of Indonesia. The motivation for the study choice is an important factor in the assessment of the application.
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What is StuNed?
StuNed, Studeren in Nederland, is a scholarship programme that aims to contribute to the development of Indonesia through strengthening the human resources of Indonesian organisations. Each year some 150-200 full scholarships are offered for professionals to follow master programmes, short courses or tailor made training, all conducted in the English language. Graduates commit themselves to return to Indonesia immediately after graduation and to be actively involved in the development.
The StuNed programme is subject to the Dutch policy for development co-operation which aims to achieve the UN Millennium Development goals in 2015. For Indonesia the bilateral programmes focus on generating and strengthening institutional capacity in development relevant sectors and theme’s such as: basic and higher education, ,HIV/ AIDS prevention, environment, water management and sanitation, trade, community based development, good governance & human rights, gender, and culture.
In line with the Indonesian Policy, as laid down in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP), strengthening the decentralisation process is another objective of the StuNed programme. Therefore attention is given to candidates working at local government level and those working outside Java. StuNed also aims at a balanced gender representation (minimum 50% women).
Candidates’ profiles
The StuNed programme aims at providing scholarships to government officials (central and regional), NGO officials, lecturers-educators and journalists. Employees of private companies working in development related sectors are also invited to apply.
The ideal StuNed candidate is strongly committed to the development of Indonesia; possesses proven leadership qualities; is strongly committed to the eradication of corruption and other bad governance practices; and can justify how the scholarship contributes to the development of his/her organisation.
Eligible courses
StuNed offers scholarships to follow master courses, short courses or customized training programmes. In general the eligibility of a course depends on the relevance for the development of Indonesia. The motivation for the study choice is an important factor in the assessment of the application.
Most courses on language and literature are not eligible except those concerning the Indonesian or Dutch language. Study programmes on culture and history for which special sources are available in the Netherlands, are also eligible.
PhD programs are not eligible under the StuNed programme. For these programs see the information on the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) (another scholarship programme from the Dutch Government) on our website.
STUNED FOR MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Main requirements to apply:
be an Indonesian national;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor (valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted after award of the scholarship;
have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia;be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum G.P.A. score 2.75):
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation, legalized by university;
relevant work experience for at least two years;
to be proven by: official statement from the employer on seal stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract (SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest annual report of the NGO.
have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course;
to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses;
have a high level of English proficiency (TOEFL Computer based 213, or ITP 550, IELTS 6); Only International TOEFL or Recognized Institutional TOEFL (ITP) 550 scores are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by: original score form, no copies allowed. In exceptional cases a TOEFL score lower than 550 is allowed if the receiving university guarantees to bring the English proficiency of the student to the required level.
be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the scholarship;
not have studied abroad in the past two years;
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal, photocopy passport
be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2007;
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the name of the course are mentioned clearly;
as of 1 September 2007, the application be not older than 40 years for male; for female 45 years;
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
Eligible study programmes
All master course with a duration of less then two years and with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
The deadline for submission of complete application forms is 15 April 2007
Pre-Registration for candidates from Outside Java
Candidates from outside Java may benefit from pre-registration application procedure through which a provisional award can be obtained. A provisional award is valid for two year enabling candidates to achieve the required level of English proficiency. For a selected group of candidate, the English training will be provided by NEC.
Main requirements:
Indonesian nationality
S1 degree or equivalent with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75
relevant work experience of at least two years - prior to the application deadline - by the present employer
have selected an existing study programme at one of the institutes in the Netherlands
academic or professional background which is related to the subject of the course
strong motivation to follow the chosen study programme
English proficiency level of at least TOEFL ITP 450 or equivalent;
not have studied abroad, in the past two years
age limit men 40; women 45.
The deadline for pre-registration for courses starting in the academic year 2008-2009 is 1 Augustus 2007
STUNED FOR SHORT COURSES
Main requirements to apply:
be an Indonesian national
to be proven by: copy of KTP or Kartu Dinas Pegawai Negeri, paspor (valid until one year after the start of the programme). To be submitted at the time of application. Copy of paspor can be submitted after award of the scholarship
have earned a S1 or Bachelor`s degree or its equivalent at a recognized university in Indonesia; be able to provide evidence of the academic achievements (minimum GPA score 2.75)
to be proven by: original transcript, dated year of graduation, legalized by university
relevant work experience for at least two years
to be proven by: official statement from the employer on seal stating that the applicant is allowed to study abroad and that her/his position will be reserved until the applicant has returned to Indonesia; this letter may be submitted after receiving the award of the scholarship, but before departure to the Netherlands; for government employees and lecturers a copy of the employment contract (SK) is required, NGO officials are requested to include the latest annual report of the NGO
have an academic or professional background that is related to the subject of the course; to be explained by applicant in motivation statement
be full time available for the entire period of the study programme or course and be able to participate in and complete all courses
have a high level of English proficiency. Only International TOEFL or Recognized Institutional TOEFL (ITP) are accepted. TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for two years. For postgraduate courses offered in the Dutch language a good command of the language is required;
to be proven by: original score form, no copies allowed
be in good health
to be confirmed by: a medical examination after award of the scholarship
not have studied abroad in the past two years
to be proven by: curriculum vitae, data in application form on seal, photocopy passport
be admitted to one of the courses or programmes offered by Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands for the academic year 2006.
to be proven by: admission letter from the university in which the start and end date of the programme, the total tuition fee and the name of the course are mentioned clearly
as of 1 September 2006, the application be not older than 40 years for male; for female 45 years
to be proven by: copy of KTP or passport.
Eligible study programmes
All short courses with a duration of more than 6 weeks and less then 6 months with a clear relation to the objectives of the StuNed programme.
Deadline:
For courses starting between 1 July – 31 December 2007, the deadline for application is 1 March 2007
For courses starting between 1 January – 31 June 2008 the deadline for application is October 2007
STUNED FOR CUSTOMIZED-TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Institutions, partnerships, consortia and functional networks (hereafter called institutions/networks) may submit a collective application for staff upgrading. Training needs can consist of existing master courses (including the Dutch part of a double degree programmes) and short courses or tailor made programmes. Tailor made programmes are defined as existing short courses of which the starting date, location and/or time frame is adjusted to the institutions requirements. Tailor made programmes can also consist of a selection of existing modules to comply with the specific needs of the requesting institution. The programme may take place entirely or partly in Indonesia or the Netherlands.
Download detailed information on procedures, deadlines and guidelines for proposals and forms here.
How to apply for StuNed
Applicants are strongly advised to contact the institution well in advance for further information about the details of the course and the admission procedure; the university or institute offering the course will have its own admission requirements.
Applicants should take the following steps:
choose a study programme from the website www.studyin.nl or course information provided otherwise.
go to the website of the university offering the chosen study programme and find out more about its contents, application procedure, start date etc.
establish contact with the international officer of the university via e-mail. Apply for the chosen study programme and obtain the admission letter.
download the StuNed (pre-registration) application form from the NEC website.
submit the StuNed application form with all required attachments, including the (provisional) admission letter from the Dutch university, to the NEC office as soon as you can but before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The selection process
All individual applications for master courses or short courses that fulfil the requirements are recorded, ranked and categorised according to various criteria like GPA score, TOEFL score, present occupation, domicile, assessment of the motivation, study category, gender and others.
A team of readers will assess all applications on the above mentioned criteria. The selection committee awards the scholarships based on the assessment, the importance of the sector and the employers for the development of Indonesia. A statement by the employer describing the effect that the study will have on the organisation is an important factor in this evaluation.
All candidates will be contacted for the last step in the application procedure; the interview. Candidates who pass the interview and have submitted all requirements will be offered a StuNed scholarship.
The StuNed Scholarship Covers
tuition fee;
monthly living allowance;
insurance package (travel, health, third party liability);
international travel expenses;
travel expenses in the Netherlands directly related to the study programme;
contribution to study related expenses, such as books and study materials and shipping charges (total allowance depends on the length of the study);
reimbursement of expenses for the residence permit.
For further information please e-mail to: beasiswa1@nec.or.id
Netherlands: PhD Research Grants in Linguistics
Netherlands PhD Research Grants in Linguistics at Utrecht University
The Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS (Utrecht University) offers three research grants in its International PhD programme:
3 Grants in the International PhD Programme in Linguistics
Goal
The PhD places involve a research training and aim at the completion of a PhD dissertation within a maximum of three years. As part of their training, PhD students will take courses offered by the National Graduate School in Linguistics (LOT).
Qualifications
Applicants should have an MA degree (or nearing completion, expected graduation by August 2007) in theoretical linguistics, computational linguistics or experimental linguistics (language acquisition, psycholinguistics, phonetics, text linguistics) . Applications in the field of dyslexia are particularly welcome. Applicants should speak and write fluent English.
Grant conditions
The grant amounts to a monthly sum of ?1400, payable at the beginning of each month. It is allocated for a trial period of one year, to be extended upon positive evaluation of the student`s progress by a further two years (maximum). The grant entitles students to supervision, office and library facilities, assistance in finding housing as well as participation in the institute`s support system for linguistics- related expenses (including attending conferences and LOT schools).
For legal reasons, no grants can be offered to permanent residents of the Netherlands.
How to apply?
The deadline for receipt of applications is March 25th, 2007.
Applications (by regular mail or by e-mail) should include a letter of motivation and a 3-5p project proposal (a research question well-grounded in existing literature supplemented with a research strategy, provisional workplan and bibliography) . The application should also include a curriculum vitae including contact and personal details, transcripts of academic results, an MA thesis or alternative piece of written work, certified copies of most recent diploma and passport, and the contact details of two referees (names, affiliations and phone numbers or e-mail addresses). Preferably, reference letters are included.
If applicable, additional written work allowing us to assess the candidate`s suitability for the grant should be submitted by April 27th, 2007 (for example, a finished MA thesis or a more finished draft). Certified copies of diplomas and passport may also be submitted by this date, provided regular copies are included in the original application.
E-mail applications in pdf or doc format should be sent to UiL-OTS@let.uu.nl
Please observe the following: specify your name in the message as well as in the topic, include a list of attachments in the message, and include your name in every attachment`s title. Hard copy applications should be marked `PhD grant application` and sent to:
Dr Maaike Schoorlemmer, UiL OTS, Janskerkhof 13, 3512 BL Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Procedure
Interviews will be held on May 29-30th, 2007, preceded by phone interviews in mid April. Those not invited for interviews will be informed by May 28th. Final decisions will be made by July 15th , 2007. The preferred starting date for the grants will be September 1st, 2007.
Information
For further information, contact the UiL-OTS PhD coordinator Dr Maaike Schoorlemmer, telephone +31-30-2536183, e-mail Schoorlemmer@let.uu.nl.
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Maaike Schoorlemmer
UiL OTS
Janskerkhof 13
Utrecht Utrecht 3512 BL
Netherlands
Applications are due by: 25-Mar-2007
Contact Information:
Dr. Maaike Schoorlemmer
Email : maaike.schoorlemmer@let.uu.nl
Phone:+31 - 30 253 6183
For consult open the following address:
http://www-uilots.let.uu.nl/
Google to Sell Online Software Suite
Associated Press: Google Inc. will begin selling corporate America an online suite of software that includes e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and calendar management, escalating the Internet search leader's invasion on technological turf traditionally dominated by Microsoft and IBM.
The expansion, scheduled to be unveiled Thursday, threatens to bog down Microsoft Corp.'s efforts to persuade businesses to buy the latest version of its market-leading Office suite that was developed along with its new Vista operating system.
Google's software bundle, to be sold for a $50 annual fee per user, also poses a challenge to International Business Machines Corp. and its Lotus suite.
While Google's latest foray into the corporate software market seems unlikely to topple the status quo right away, AMR Research analyst Jim Murphy said it's only a matter of time before the Mountain View-based company becomes a major player.
"This is just the beginning," Murphy said. "The real impact of what Google is trying to do probably won't be evident for another five years."
Google has been offering a free version of its online software suite called Google Apps for the past six months. More than 100,000 small businesses and hundreds of universities nationwide are using the free service, Google said.
The fee-based version, Google Apps Premier Edition, includes five times more e-mail storage - 10 gigabytes per e-mail box - as well as a guarantee that all services will be available 99.9 percent of the time with around-the-clock technical support. Google also is adding mobile access to e-mail accounts through the BlackBerry devices that tether workers to their offices.
"This is a big step for us, but I think it's a reasonable step," Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview Wednesday. "Our product is so cheap that it's sort of no-brainer to try it out."
By dangling its business software package at such a low price, Google is giving companies a greater incentive to delay buying Microsoft's Office 2007 as they assess the pros and cons of a less expensive alternative, said Nucleus Research analyst Rebecca Wettemann.
"The timing (of this offer) is just brutal for Microsoft. It's definitely a shot across their bow," Wettemann said.
As they usually do, Google executives downplayed the company's intensifying rivalry with the world's largest software maker.
"We are not in this to get Microsoft," said Dave Girouard, general manager of Google's business software division. "We are in this to offer more compelling choices for consumers and businesses."
Echoing that sentiment, Schmidt said he is trying to discourage people from viewing Google as the fly in Microsoft's ointment. "We don't operate that way," he said. "We are trying to solve very different problems."
Microsoft welcomes the competition, said Kirk Gregersen, the Redmond, Wash.-based company's director of the Office suite. "It helps keep us on our toes."
If it can sell more software to companies, Google could become less dependent on online advertising. Google already has been selling its search technology to companies, but that initiative has only had a modest impact so far. Software licensing accounted for slightly more than $100 million, or 1 percent, of Google's $10.6 billion in revenue last year.
Microsoft, in contrast, relied on software sales for most of its $44 billion in revenue last year.
While Google has been expanding into software applications, Microsoft has been trying to build a more formidable Internet search engine. That effort hasn't prevented Google from widening its lead in online search during the past two years, emboldening the company to branch into other fields like corporate software.
Just how much Google is undercutting Microsoft's price is unclear. The listed retail price for Microsoft's Office suite ranges from $149 to $679, but corporate customers generally negotiate substantial discounts based on the number of licenses that they buy.
In research released last year, Merrill Lynch analyst Kash Rangan estimated that the average corporate cost for Office works out to about $60 to $120 annually per user, assuming the software is used over a two- to three-year cycle.
Price is rarely the only concern of large companies when they are deciding which software products to buy. Security, reliability and performance also sway corporate buying decisions.
By Google's own admission, Microsoft's word processing and spreadsheet program provide more bells and whistles than Google's online alternatives.
But Google's package will still appeal to many companies looking to provide more software tools and e-mail access to workers who work in stores or production plants that may not have all the latest applications, Murphy said.
Two Fortune 25 companies, Procter & Gamble Co. and General Electric Co., have already signed up for Google's software package. Google wouldn't disclose how many of those companies' employees are using the online suite.
Other early adopters include Salesforce.com Inc. - a pioneer in the push to deliver more software over Internet connections instead of distributing the programs on discs that directly install the coding on a hard drive.
The notion of leasing software online once was derided as a kooky concept because it was widely believed that most companies would never allow their vital information to be kept on computers owned and managed by an outsider like Google.
But the resistance to the idea seems to be dissipating as the Internet becomes more ingrained in daily living. In a survey of 198 organizations, Nucleus Research found that 51 percent were using some online software applications.
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United States Grants: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs)
What is a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)? FSEOGs are awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need�those with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) numbers (see here ).
Federal Pell Grant recipients receive priority for FSEOG awards. Unlike Pell Grants, the amount of FSEOG funds you receive depends not only on your financial need but also on the amount of other aid you get and the availability of funds at your school. Receiving other aid might reduce the amount of your FSEOG award.
FSEOGs are administered by the financial aid office at each school participating in the program. We provide a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year to those schools. When all funds are used for that award year, no more FSEOG awards can be made for that year.
So, make sure you apply for federal student aid early to be considered for these funds. You can get between $100 and $4,000 a year, depending on when you apply, your financial need, the funding level of the school you're attending, and the policies of your school's financial aid office.
Your school can credit your grant funds to your school account, pay you directly (usually by check), or combine these methods. Also, with your permission, schools can credit your bank account. Schools must disburse at least once per term (semester, trimester, or quarter).
Schools that don't use formally defined, traditional terms must disburse funds at least twice per academic year. Can I receive a grant if I'm enrolled less than half time? Yes, if you're otherwise eligible. You won't receive as much as if you were enrolled full time, however.
United States Grants: Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
This program provides funds for academic year and summer fellowships to IHEs in order to assist graduate students in acquiring foreign language and either area or international studies competencies. Students apply directly to IHEs that have received fellowship allocations from the Department of Education. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria in order to receive fellowships.
United States Grants: Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship
These grants range from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 per year. Dependent sons and daughters of enlisted men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Coast Guard Reserve on active duty are eligible to apply. Deadline: 1 April 2007
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Online learning can be even more satisfying than traditional classroom learning, because it focuses on you. You learn from the convenience of your home or office, at the time of day that suits you, while maintaining communication with faculty and fellow students. The program is based on an innovative, asynchronous model, so there is no need to disrupt your work and family life. Your instructor lays out the course in a detailed schedule, so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
- All printed materials delivered to you before the start of each seminar
- Extensive online library and resource center, available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Professors are highly trained in online instruction
- You are part of a community of your peers, providing support, challenging your abilities, and encouraging discussion
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New England College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (209 Burlington Rd., Suite 201, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, USA; 781-271-0022).
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Kaplan University: Earn your degree in as little as 12 months
With convenient class scheduling and online flexibility, you can work toward a new career without giving up your day job. Earn your degree from a name you trust. School of Arts and Sciences School of Business Business and Finance Sector (offered through our Continuing and Professional Studies)** School of Criminal Justice Graduate School of Education School of Nursing School of Health Sciences Health Care Pathways (offered through our Continuing and Professional Studies)** School of Legal Studies School of Information Systems and Technology Additional Information For additional information about Kaplan University, please click here.
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Kaplan University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
With Kaplan University's online arts and science degrees you can tailor a curriculum to suit most any educational or career goal. Our communications degrees let you build a solid foundation for a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as public administration, advertising, public relations, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, social services, opinion and market research, ministry, fundraising, civil service, business, marketing, and publishing. If you want to become an educator but can't commit to a bachelor's degree, our online educational paraprofessional associate's degree can help you prepare yourself for work as a teacher's assistant with special emphasis on child development and learning, educational psychology, classroom management, instructional methods, and health and safety.
Whether you are looking to start or advance a career, a rapidly changing economy means more opportunities for those who have specific knowledge and skills. Enrolling in one of our business programs is a good starting point. From accounting to applied management, we offer an education that gets results. Here is your chance to earn a business degree or certificate valued by companies worldwide-on your own time. The courses are thorough; the instructors are practicing professionals; and you can study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Kaplan University’s educational alliance with Newsweek magazine offers you an exclusive opportunity to access resources and content from one of America’s most prestigious publications. This unique online program is designed to prepare you for success in today’s competitive international business environment.
Advance your career: get the professional knowledge and skills to propel you forward. Become a financial planner, project manager, risk manager, or executive coach - lucrative and rewarding career choices to your talents. Choose the online certificate that meets your professional goals.
Whether you are currently in law enforcement, corrections, or private security, or looking to enter one of these fields, a criminal justice degree or certificate can make all the difference. In a typical 30-year career, the difference between having one or not can add up to several hundred thousand dollars. A Kaplan University program is the place to start. Gain the skills you need to advance or begin your criminal justice career.
As a teacher in today's dynamic educational environment, keeping abreast of the learning needs of students requires you to continually fortify your skills and knowledge base. The Graduate School of Education offers flexible, online graduate degree programs that enhance your professional development whether as a licensed teacher seeking development or a career changer seeking to enter the teaching profession.
Advance your career with a degree or certificate in a time frame that suits your schedule. Kaplan University gives you the specific knowledge and skills you need to advance your health care career and increase your earning potential. The nursing and health care courses are comprehensive and the instructors are practicing professionals who teach real-world knowledge. Best of all, with flexible seminars, you can go to school anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Our health sciences associate's degree programs prepare you online for a rewarding career in some of the fastest growing, most versatile professions in the health care industry. Along with a solid academic foundation, you'll also gain real-world knowledge that can give you a competitive edge in the job market. Choose the degree that best suits your career plans: medical assisting, medical office management, or medical transcription. In each program you'll experience a clinical mentorship and externship that give you the valuable on-the-job experience preferred by many employers.
Your health care career can become more rewarding, more flexible, and more lucrative. Become a geriatric care manager, case manager, life care planner, forensic nurse, or legal nurse consultant-professions that are experiencing exponential growth. Choose the online certificate that meets your professional goals.
Most lawsuits, house closings, and incorporations have something in common: a paralegal. The paralegal profession is growing fast to meet increased demand, as more lawyers join the workforce. Enrolling in one of our accredited paralegal studies programs will help you advance your career in this field and make you a top employment prospect. Here is your chance to earn a degree or certificate valued by law firms worldwide. The education is thorough; the instructors are practicing professionals; and you can study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
People, data, and machines—those who can manage all three efficiently are in high demand, even in today's tough economic climate. Kaplan University will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start or advance your IT career. As a graduate of one of our degree or certificate programs, you will attract top employers. The education is thorough; the courses are interactive; and you can study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Florida Institute of Technology
Earn an In-Demand Master's Degree On-Demand … Perfect for the working professional! Accreditation Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Florida Institute of Technology is a member of the University Alliance Online, a Bisk Education Network. University Alliance Online is the nation's largest exclusive e-learning provider of degree and certificate programs from accredited universities with over 300,000 enrollments.
The Master of Science in Systems Management Degree with a Concentration in Information Systems
Are you looking for ways to increase your potential? Do you need the tools to advance your career? Systems Management and Information Systems are among the world's most in-demand skill sets and will be for the foreseeable future. Today's complex organizations are looking for leaders with a solid technical understanding of contemporary information systems who can implement and manage innovative solutions.
Florida Institute of Technology, listed Among America's Best National Universities by US News & World Report, brings you the education you are looking for with a state-of-the-art online program that allows you to earn your degree while you work!
As an online student, you'll be taught by the same professors, and you'll earn the exact same Master of Science in Systems Management (IS) Degree as on campus students. Yet, you'll have the flexibility to 'attend class' whenever you want ... anytime, anywhere, 24/7.
Superior Interactive Online Learning
Through advanced Internet technology and a unique, self-contained learning system from University Alliance, you'll be immersed in a stimulating online learning environment that facilitates communication and collaboration among participants and faculty.
How Does It Work?
Online Streaming Video Lectures bring your PC to life and the classroom to you, offering an educational experience that no other Internet program can match! You will actually watch and learn from the very same professionals who teach at Florida Tech as they deliver lectures and course material online - when and where it's convenient for you!
Online Faculty Support offers extended interaction with program faculty and classmates through virtual office hours, faculty monitored chat rooms, message boards and email ensuring an engaging and rewarding educational experience.
The Online Faculty Support format is also an excellent way to meet, collaborate and network with professionals from across the nation and around the world.
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Get Online Degree from Capella University
Knowledge is wireless. It goes where you go. Capella University offers online degree programs in five schools that fit your schedule. We invite you to join our more than 15,700 learners who have chosen distance learning at Capella University. Capella University fits your schedule. As a Capella learner, you can access online courserooms using any Internet connection, anytime, anywhere. Your 24/7 access allows you to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review faculty feedback, and more. All of this flexibility—without compromising quality—plus our helpful, efficient support services and online resources will help keep you on track toward your goals. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the NCA, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 312-263-0456). To learn more about the programs offered from Capella University, please complete the online "Request for Information" form.
At Capella University, you will earn your degree from an online accredited university that offers the challenge and quality of a traditional classroom and the flexibility to fit education into your life. We offer undergraduate degrees in the fields of business and information technology and graduate degrees in the fields of business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology.
"At Capella University, you're not following and repeating, you're creating. It's the way of the future for graduate education."
—Bettina Shapira, PhD, Class of 2005, School of Human ServicesFive schools of education
School of Business and Technology
Leading corporations choose Capella University to develop their employees. More than 120 companies— including Johnson & Johnson and Farmers Insurance—have selected Capella University as an education provider for their employees.School of Education
More than 2,400 educators have chosen Capella University to advance their careers, and achieve personal and professional goals through our School of Education.School of Human Services (including counseling)
Follow your passion for social change by pursuing a master's degree in the School of Human Services. Our highly relevant graduate specializations will prepare you to successfully address key social issues in today's world.Harold Abel School of Psychology
The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers a wide range of academic and professionally oriented online psychology degree programs. Through our curriculum, you will develop critical thinking skills to help you understand and apply key psychological principles in diverse work settings.School of Undergraduate Studies
Our online bachelor's degree program will prepare you to meet today's challenges in business and technology. Through relevant and practical curricula, you will gain knowledge and skills that make an immediate impact in your career-even before you graduate.How E-Learning Works at Capella
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Get Online Degree from Ashford University
Ashford University wants to show you how. Founded in 1918, Ashford University has helped thousands of students move ahead in life via liberal arts-based higher education. You could be next. An ideal choice for working adults and those with uncompleted degrees, Ashford University is: Online Degrees Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management Degree Master of Business Administration Degree Master of Arts in Teaching Degree and Master of Arts Degree in Teaching and Learning with Technology Associate of Arts in Business Degree Financial Aid Federal Stafford Loan Federal PLUS Loan Federal Pell Grant In addition, Ashford University offers a “pay as you go” approach to paying for courses. You are only required to pay for courses as you take them. Click here to get more information about our financial aid options. Accreditation Request Information
Affordable – You’ll benefit from one of the lowest program costs available online.
Accelerated – Earn your degree in as little as 12-24 months.
Convenient – Enjoy the flexibility of online course work … 24 hours a day.
Not only does Ashford University offer one of the least expensive degrees available, but we're also running a new promotion! Hurry and start this month and Ashford University will waive the $55 application fee and provide a book voucher for your first class.
Ashford University’s online programs let you learn, anytime, anywhere, and advance your career. Currently we offer the following programs entirely online:
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The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ethics. In addition, you can transfer up to 90 credits towards your Bachelor’s Degree and accelerate your degree completion. Best of all, our Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management allows you to customize your degree.
The Master of Arts in Business Administration program is designed for the working professional looking to enhance their professional confidence, project management, and critical thinking and leadership abilities. At only 33 credits, this is one of the most accelerated programs available online. In addition to offering one of the lowest cost MBA programs available, the University will work with students’ employers to enable them to participate with the employee through a tuition reimbursement plan.
Whether you’re an existing teacher, or aspire to be one, you’ll find the right graduate teaching program at Ashford University. Founded in 1918, Ashford University specializes in Teacher Education. The affordable tuition will allow you to get the education you need without sacrificing your existing lifestyle. The accelerated classes will offer you a swift path to program completion. Best of all, the online format let’s you fit a high-quality teacher education into your busy life.
With Ashford’s online Associate of Arts in Business program, you can gain the skills you need to get your first job in the business world or to help you earn that promotion you deserve. Because we are online, you decide what times work best for you—forget about going to campus. Finish your associate’s degree in as little as 7 months and get on with your life.
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Accreditation is important to anyone seeking a degree, because it serves as the recognized standard used to identify quality in American higher education. Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602)
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About Online Course
In addition to the popular online degree programs now proliferating the internet there are many alternate forms of study available in the form of courses that aren't formally recognized. These courses are offered for many areas of study that are generally learnt at alternate educational facilities. These are things such as public speaking, personal development, personal training, consultancy and hundreds more. students onlineThe questions most commonly asked are how these courses vary from degrees in duration, cost, nature, and other aspects. Here is a brief look into the world of online course taking. Basically they are for fields of work that while there may be high levels of demand, a formal degree is not required to undertake them. They are mainly fields where employment is self sustained and sometimes more abstract such as wedding planning, real estate, career planning, or internet marketing.
An online course will generally result in the ability to operate a niche business like these on ones own and will often contain elements to develop skills for this purpose.
Online courses cover a myriad of differently formatted study options from those that require actual enrollment to mere information packs to
study at your own time and can be purchased for a one off fee. As such the duration of an online course varies from a few days to a number of months. One of the more popular types are education online courses that equip students to teach and as such in the future charge a fee for their services in many capacities. If you wish you can likely find an education online course on anything from sewing to bookkeeping.
In the same way many entrepreneurial courses like real estate courses online have become popular thanks to systems such as the trump university real estate investing school and others where skillful or famous money makers teach their secret principles to wealth or business.
Having spoken of these it should also be noted that there are also those courses that are more like the popular online college courses that will result in you obtaining a formal and recognized degree and lead to employment. Examples of these are things like medical billing online courses and computer courses online that lead to work in reception or administrative positions.
For the diligent web searcher you can even find numerous free online courses on certain topics. They may require your email to be submitted to a form or a small fee requested after time but a lot of quality information and training can be obtained gratis by doing this.
Regardless of your educational desires it is well worth it to peruse some of the sites that are directories of online course material to make a more informed decision on your course of study. Whether it's a free online course or a long term of study there are many benefits to be gained by pursuing online education. (source: http://www.myonlinebachelordegree.net)
Berea College Full Tuition Scholarship
Berea College provides every admitted student with a tuition scholarship. Many people think that a top-quality education costs a lot of money. We don't. Our generous donors, alumni, and friends have provided Berea College with a remarkable endowment that permits us to combine institutional funds with student financial aid and outside scholarships to ensure that no student pays tuition at Berea. At Berea, there is no out-of-pocket expense for tuition. For most students, this scholarship amounts to $50,000 to $80,000 over four years of enrollment.
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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Totally Patriots Scholarship
Enter the Patriots� Write On Contest and you could win a $15,000 college scholarship! To enter, write a paragraph of at least 100 words and no more than 500 words on the Patriots� last game.
Each week, a first place winner will receive a $2,500 college scholarship, second place will receive $1,000, and three third place winners will receive $500 in scholarship money. All first place winners will be eligible to win the $15,000 Grand Prize at the end of the season! So show off your skills! Make it fun and creative�and enter today!
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How To Get An Online Degree From Home
Nowadays, the decision to pursue further education, most commonly some type of degree is one with continually increasing benefits. Regardless of the career you are looking to pursue, the attainment of a formal degree gives you higher levels of recognition amongst employers due to a perceived dedication and commitment to your field, competitive advantage over other job seekers, and greater earning potential. Becoming increasingly popular at the moment are online degrees.
Basically an online degree is exactly what it seems to be: A full course of formal study conducted over the wires of the world wide web. The student logs on to access the information at the website of the appropriate online college, makes their way through the course material in their own time then completes formal examination to be assessed by the online college's faculties and voila, a degree is attained.
These new online schools allow students to obtain an accredited online degree over many fields just as they would do if they were to attend a regular campus. This option is perfect for students who because of their location or circumstances cannot afford the time or effort to make their way to a physical college.
Online degrees are offered by many organizations and the most difficult decision for students seeking to pursue this form of education can often be the selecting of the most appropriate one. Usually they are split up into physical schools that also offer a university online degree and schools that maintain programs only online. While the most reliable option will generally be to go with the more reputable already established offline school, the benefits of lower costs and faster attainment can be attached to high quality solely online schools.
One example of a popularly undertaken degree is a criminal justice online degree. This degree, in a relatively short period of time gives the applicant a grounding in basic principles of criminal justice and prepares them for a career in law enforcement or the option to pursue higher studies in criminal justice.
Similarly those seeking an online online degree in education can pursue study in the same way. Numerous online schools cater for this popular field of study and accreditations can be obtained in far lesser periods of time than non online degrees in traditional colleges.
The quality and depth of online education now means that degrees taken over the web can be taken to the full extent of the academic curriculum from a bachelors degree right through to an online PhD degree or Doctorate degree in many fields.
Although it all began with an online IT degree as they were the easiest to carry out on line, the spread of degrees, not just IT but other degree options also, is now prevalent and to do the work online is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in the western world, and as systems improve and develop will continue to be a trusted source of formal education and training long into the future.
If you are diligent and committed an accredited online degree can prove to be a highly beneficial path of study and should be considered by all those whose positions make it worth considering.
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