Month:

Ireland Scholarship Opportunities   Study Abroad on the Emerald Isle The Republic of Ireland has remade its economy in recent decades, joining the European Union and expanding its attraction to American companies like Google and Facebook, which came seeking skilled labor and a favorable regulatory environment. The government has undertaken austerity measures designed to combat the effects of a strained property market, succeeded in stabilizing its financial institutions, and even achieved modest economic growth in 2011. For students planning to spend time in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin is one of…

Scholarships In Malaysia Cosmopolitan and Old World, Open and Inviting Malaysia is split into two pieces;  the South China Sea separates peninsular Malaysia (south of Thailand) from East Malaysia on Borneo. For American students, Malaysia presents an exotic environment for studies with its amalgam of cultures where high-tech industry blends seamlessly with old-world institutions and values. Government Scholarships The National Security Education Program funds the David L. Boren Scholarships, ultra-competitive and hotly contested among undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarships provide generous awards to students eager to study in and about areas…

Scholarships Dealing With Cyprus   Mediterranean Island Rich in Ruins and Emerging as a New European Escape Closely tied to Greece and Turkey, the island of Cyprus offers a diverse and cultural marriage of both cultures. The laid-back, open country is perfect for students who may be a bit timid about going abroad since the region is heavy with security. A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960, and is now part of the European Union, although there is some tension between Greek and Turkish residents of the island.…

Haiti Education Scholarships   Explore Island Life Haiti is one of those locations that would, under ideal conditions, present a truly awesome learning experience. However, due to regular although unpredictable political and social uprisings that keep the country in limbo, most traditional study abroad programs have been suspended or simply never established. The few opportunities you may find to spend time in research or formal studies in Haiti will no doubt give you new perspective on one of the poorer, more politically virulent Caribbean countries. In fact peaceful rule is…

Scholarship Programs For Fiji Steep Your Studies in South Pacific Sights and Sounds The Fiji islands are host to a rich landscape of flora and fauna, and home to some of the world’s most sensitive coral reefs. That’s why many students interested in Fiji are often interested in biology, marine ecology, biodiversity and environmental programs. This cluster of South Pacific Islands — located between Hawaii and New Zealand — has attempted economic and social development, but has often fallen short due to political interruptions that have destabilized its democratic system.…

Jordanian Related Scholarships   Recommended: Arabic Language, Middle Eastern Culture, Islamic Studies The Middle Eastern nation of Jordan shares borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. The Jordanian monarch’s responsiveness to popular protests in 2011 helped Jordan to navigate that politically sensitive time successfully, and furthered Jordan’s progress toward political reform and accountable government. Jordan is largely a desert plateau, with highlands in the west. The need for supplemental assistance from foreign governments guarantees Jordan’s cooperation with its international partners, which benefits the United States due to Jordan’s strategic location. Jordan…

Scholarships For Iceland   Pursue Studies in Icelandic Language or Renewable Energy Iceland is a unique country which many students overlook when looking to study abroad. One reason is because most programs require students to already know the language before traveling. There are instructional language programs, however. Other programs offered include culture and environmental studies, as well as those in technology and industrial studies. Because there isn’t a large crowd of students flocking to this region, there are some wonderful scholarships available to encourage more participation. You May also like: IELTS Registration…

College Scholarships For Indonesia   From Tsunami-Ravaged Sumatra to once Exotic Bali and War-Torn Timor The former Dutch colony called the Republic of Indonesia had the fourth largest population of any other nation in 2012. It is located on an archipelago between the Pacific and Indian Oceans and, like Hawaii, is an excellent location to study earth science due to the proliferation of volcanoes, the activity of which produced the chain of islands belonging to Indonesia. Recent fiscal reforms, added to Indonesia’s rich deposits of natural resources like petroleum and gold, have…

Azerbaijan Education Scholarships   Are Your Pockets Empty? Azerbaijan basks at the edge of the Caspian Sea.  This is a cultural, religious and political hotspot caught in the middle of  the politically tense Eastern European countries to the north and religious Middle East to the south. In fact, recent events estimate Azerbaijan’s position in the world to be a bit precarious. Azeris, as the natives are called, tend to favor Islamic traditions, which is reportedly gaining ground in the country’s minority population. Since splitting from the former Soviet Union, the…