The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) Financial Aid Office offers a number of financial aid programs to assist students in financing the cost of education. As you consider your application for admission to HGSE, don't forget that early financial planning is also essential. You can review the information on our site (see the direct link to our website above) to familiarize yourself with the financial aid programs at HGSE. If you hope to attend a program for the 2009-2010 academic year, now is a great time to start exploring external scholarships sources. Many students take advantage of hundreds of external scholarships each year through their employers, civic organizations, religious affiliations or other networks.
2009-2010 HGSE Financial Aid Applications will be available in December on the Applying for Aid page. The FAFSA for the 2009-2010 academic year will be available starting Janurary 1, 2009.
Student Loans
Student Loans at Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA
The Harvard Graduate School of Education, like all of Harvard University, participates in the Federal Direct Student Loans Program offered through the U.S. Deparment of Education. The only lender we list is Direct Lending, however you are free to research and borrow from any lender.
When considering a supplemental student loans, we remind students that there are many options in addition to those listed in these materials. We encourage students to consider all of their borrowing options to ensure the best possible choice for their individual needs. Remember, only Federal Perkins and Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Student Loans are administered by the HGSE Financial Aid Office; supplemental student loans are available from numerous lenders and you are welcome to explore those that interest you. Harvard University and the Harvard Graduate School of Education have no financial interest in which supplemental loan you choose to borrow.
Duke-NUS Scholarships, Singapore
Duke-NUS Scholarships
The Duke Law Faculty Scholarships Repository is a full-text electronic archive of scholarly works written by the Duke Law faculty, as well as other scholarships produced at the law school.
The Repository includes retrospective collections of journal articles and papers by current faculty members. New papers are added on a continuous basis. The Repository is compliant with Open Access Initiative protocols and can be searched using a variety of web-based tools, as well as using the options below. For more information about other scholarships, please follow the link above about Duke-NUS.
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Postgraduate Researche Opportunity-Dept. of Geography, University of HongKong
A postgraduate research opportunity, either at MPhil or PhD levels, starting in September 2009 is available in the research area of tourism and sustainable livelihoods. The successful applicant would be admitted as a full-time candidate and will be part of a university funded multi-year research project entitled "Tourism as a form of livelihood diversification: a case study from Lantau, Hong Kong".
Ph.D. applicants with a research masters degree, or Master of Philosophy applicants with an honours degree in tourism, recreation, leisure, local economic development, or relevant disciplines, are welcome to apply. Preferences will be given to applicants who are interested in varied research design and is capable of working in a diverse cultural setting.
All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process in view of limited places available in the department. Details of the University of Hong Kong's research degree minimum entrance requirements and application process can be found at
http://www.hku. hk/gradsch/ web/index1024. htm
The University of Hong Kong's research degree application deadline is December 31st, however in the first instance applicants should send a letter of interest and C.V. to Dr. Teresa C.H. Tao by December 15th. The letter of interest will not be treated as an official application.
Full-time research postgraduate students at the University of Hong Kong are eligible for a postgraduate studentship that equates to a monthly stipend of HK$13100 (subject to university review) for 3 years of Ph.D. and 2 years for Master of Philosophy.
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Oxford University Computing Laboratory
Project: CONNECT-IP: Emergent Connectors for Eternal Software
Intensive Networked Systems.
Oxford University Computing Laboratory
The Computing Laboratory has two vacancies on an EU-funded FP7
research project CONNECT-IP which runs for three and a half years from
1 February 2009 (subject to contract). The project is centred on a
revolutionary concept of a seamless networking infrastructure for
digital systems that enables continuous composition of networked
systems and the evolution of their functionalities. This will be
achieved through the application of formal reasoning, learning, and
run-time synthesis of connectors. The overall aim is to develop the
architectural principles and the foundations for modelling and
reasoning about networked systems.
This exciting project will provide the successful candidates with the
opportunity to interact with members of the partner sites in France,
Germany, Sweden, Italy, China and the UK. The Oxford component is led
by Professor Marta Kwiatkowska and the contribution will focus on the
formal foundations for connectors and automated verification of
non-functional requirements such as performability and dependability.
Two posts are available, a Research Assistant and a Student
Researcher, both of whom will engage in research addressing the above
objectives under the supervision of Professor Kwiatkowska.
The Research Assistant post, which is a fixed-term appointment for up
to 38 months, will have a salary on the University grade 7 scale
(currently £28,839 to £35,469 p.a.); includes membership of USS; will
have an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (inclusive of all
public holidays and university closed periods), and will be available
from 1 February 2009 or shortly thereafter.
The Student Researcher will engage in research leading towards a
doctorate (D.Phil.). This post will be available from 1 May 2009 and
must be taken up by 1 August 2009. It will be a fixed-term appointment
for up to 36 months, with a salary of £25,623 p.a. on the University
grade 6 scale (currently £25,623 to £30,594 pa) which includes
membership of USS and has an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per
year (inclusive of all public holidays and university closed periods).
Fees (college and university) are at a reduced rate of approximately
£3,500 per annum, with 50 per cent to be refunded by the project
conditional on satisfactory progress.
Further details of the posts, including the selection criteria and
method of application are available here from
http://www.comlab. ox.ac.uk/ news/documents/ connect6- fps.pdf
The closing date for applications is Friday 19 December 2008.
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Saturday, 29 November 2008
PhD and Postdoc research SCHOLARSHIPS
PhD and Postdoc research fellowship positions
Job Summary
PhD and Postdoc positions in an Initial Training Network (ITN) on
ultrafast control of quantum systems by strong laser fields
http://icb.u- bourgogne. fr/fastquast
Application Deadline
30/12/2008
How To Apply
e-mail
Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity
in the country of the host for more than 12 months in the three
years immediately prior to their recruitment
Master obtained within the past four years for the PhD positions
Applicants who will obtain a Master in 2009 after the deadline are
also eligible for the PhD positions
http://ec.europa. eu/euraxess/ index_en. cfm?
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Friday, 28 November 2008
Biomedical Imaging Group SCHOLARSHIPS at Switzerland
A position for a Ph.D. candidate is currently available at the
Biomedical Imaging Group, École polytechnique fédérale de lausanne
(EPFL), Switzerland, under the supervision of Prof. Michael Unser. The
research involves the development of new wavelet-based algorithms for
the processing of biomedical images. Application areas include
magnetic resonance imaging, microscopy, and ultrasound.
The study requirements are a masters degree in electrical engineering,
computer science, or applied mathematics. Previous experience in
image/signal processing and wavelets is highly desirable. Applicants
should have a strong theoretical background and a desire to use
mathematical tools in their research. A good knowledge of Java, C,
Mathematica, and Matlab is also required.
EPFL offers top research facilities and competitive remuneration.
Appointment for the PhD position is for a maximum of 4 years, provided
successful progress, and should lead to a PhD dissertation.
Applicants should send detailed CV, summary of grades, and three
reference names and email to:
Prof. Michael Unser
E-mail: big@epfl.ch
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
STI/IMT/Biomedical Imaging Group, Station 17
CH-1015 Lausanne VD
Switzerland
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Sunday, 9 November 2008
College Loan
College Loan : The cost of education continues to increase. After you first take advantage of college loan, you may discover you still have significant unmet expenses you need to cover to pay for your education.
College Loan may be a good option to help you fill the gap between what federal, state and school assistance provides and what you actually need in order to afford higher education. Private loans (sometimes called alternative student loans or College Loan) are credit-based consumer loans to be used specifically for paying educational expenses.
College Loans, like auto or home loans, are based on your creditworthiness. Most students will need a creditworthy co-signer such as a parent or other relative in order to obtain a private loan. Terms and conditions applicable to this College Loan vary greatly.
Factors such as interest rate, Annual Percentage Rate (APR), the interest rate, length or repayment, loan minimum and maximum amounts as well as fees should be carefully considered when researching and choosing a College Loan.
One feature of many College Loans is the ability to completely postpone (defer) repayment until you graduate from college, but interest is still accruing. Also, College Loans almost always offer lower interest rates than credit cards.
While we encourage students and families to pursue federal financial aid before considering College Loan, there are many student/family situations where a College Loan is viewed as a preferred alternative. Sometimes parents want their student to be responsible for his/her education. In other cases, the convenience of needing no Federal forms to get needed funds is also a consideration. Whatever your situation may be, know that a College Loan might be an affordable option to help pay your education expenses. Just remember, borrow only what you need and compare your options before you borrow.
College Loan Corporation Press Releases
March 13, 2008 - College Loan Corporation Releases Its Private Loan Principles Company Formalizes Its Best-for-Borrower Approach for Private Loans
College Loan Corporation (CLC), one of the nation's top 10 College Loan providers, continues its commitment to responsible lending by announcing its College Loan principles today. These principles help students and parents make wise financial decisions when determining how they will pay for college.
Applying For College Loan Early Application is Critical to Securing the Best Aid Package
January marks the beginning of the 2008-2009 financial aid season. For families, this means it’s time to get moving with College Loan applications. With college enrollment at a record high and tuition prices continuing to rise at double the rate of inflation, it is critical for students and families to apply as early as possible to secure the best College Loan package. To begin the financial aid process, families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). College Loan Corporation Announces $200 Million Portfolio Purchase
College Loan Corporation today announced the purchase of $200 million in FFEL from FinanSure. CLC has acquired all of Chicago-based FinanSure’s non-securitized loans, making a firm commitment to the Company’s customers to honor all subsequent disbursements
College Loan Corporation Presents CLC Code Of Conduct Company Formalizes 20 Ethical Business Practices
College Loan Corporation (CLC), a top 10 student loan provider, today announced the release of its Code of Conduct. Since inception, CLC has made regulatory compliance a key priority. As the winner of The San Diego Better Business Bureau's 2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, the Company has always pursued the highest standard of marketing and compliance practices… Click here for full release.
December 11, 2006 - College Loan Corporation Wins Better Business Bureau's 2006 Torch Award For Marketplace Ethics
College Loan Corporation, the nation’s seventh largest student loan provider, today announced that it has won the coveted 2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB) for demonstrating ethical business practices in the marketplace. Click here for full release.
December 8, 2005 - College Loan Corporation Receives a 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Better Business Bureau
College Loan Corporation, the nation's seventh largest student loan provider, today announced that it has received a 2005 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics for demonstrating ethical business practices from the San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB).
College Loan Corporation Announces $200 Million Portfolio Purchase
San Diego, CA – December 21, 2007 – College Loan Corporation today announced the purchase of $200 million in FFEL from FinanSure. CLC has acquired all of Chicago-based FinanSure's non-securitized loans, making a firm commitment to the Company's customers to honor all subsequent disbursements.
"I'm proud to announce the acquisition of FinanSure's loan portfolio," said John Falb, Chief Financial Officer of College Loan Corporation. "This deal will allow us to bring our award-winning customer service to FinanSure's customers, helping more students and parents achieve their higher education goals."
College Loan Corporation also announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded one and affirmed three classes of student loan asset-backed notes issued by the Company. The following asset-backed notes were affirmed and upgraded:
College Loan Corp. 2005-2
* Class A-2 affirmed at 'AAA';
* Class A-3 affirmed at 'AAA';
* Class A-4 affirmed at 'AAA';
* Class B upgraded to 'AA' from 'A+'.
Fitch Ratings noted: "Overall, collateral performance for all of the trusts has been consistent with or better than expectations from a net default and delinquency perspective. As a result, trust asset to liability or parity ratios have increased due to positive levels of excess spread generated."
About College Loan Corporation
College Loan Corporation (CLC), headquartered in San Diego, is a top 10 student loan provider, managing more than $10 billion in student loan assets. By offering innovative College Loan products and industry-leading customer service, the Company has helped make higher education possible for more than 800,000 students and families. CLC is the proud winner of the 2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, awarded by the Better Business Bureau of San Diego County. More than 900 colleges and universities have designated College Loan Corporation as a suggested lender. CLC's student loan hotline offers expert loan consultants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1.800.2COLLEGESM.
College Loan Corporation Wins Better Business Bureau's 2006 Torch Award For Marketplace Ethics
Company Wins First Place in the Large Company Category
San Diego, CA – December 11, 2006 – College Loan Corporation, the nation"s seventh largest student loan provider, today announced that it has won the coveted 2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB) for demonstrating ethical business practices in the marketplace.
The BBB"s annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics recognizes businesses that have demonstrated exemplary ethical business practices in their relationships with employees, vendors and customers. The process for applying for the Torch Award is extensive, and winners are selected by a panel of independent judges who are leaders in the local business and academic community. In the five categories based on company size, CLC won first place for companies with more than 500 employees. The Company was a Torch Award finalist in 2005.
"The Torch Awards are the way that San Diego annually rewards and celebrates ethical business practices in our marketplace," said Sheryl Charleston, San Diego BBB president and CEO. "Each honoree exemplifies that adhering to a fair and honorable marketplace gives a company a competitive advantage, and that BBB ethical standards are the hallmark of a successful, competitive company."
As a winner of the local competition, College Loan Corporation"s submission will now be considered in the international 2007 Torch Award competition. The Better Business Bureau"s International Torch Award competition is comprised of thousands of entries from businesses all over North America. Winners of the 2006 International Torch Award competition will be presented in September.
"College Loan Corporation was founded with the belief that integrity and ethical business practices would be the cornerstone of our success," said Cary Katz, chairman and CEO of College Loan Corporation. "This award is a validation of our ethical business practices and a tribute to all of our employees. We are truly honored to receive this recognition from the BBB."
About the San Diego Better Business Bureau
The non-profit San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB), San Diego"s largest county-wide business membership organization with more than 6,100 member companies, promotes business ethics through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and helps consumers with free pre-purchase information and consumer protection advice, including reliability reports on more than 101,000 local companies. Consumers who first inquire with the BBB before a buying decision is made currently represent approximately $4 billion per year in local purchases, according to the BBB. Before buying decisions are made, consumers are encouraged to phone the BBB"s free 24-hour Consumer Helpline at 858.496.2131 or 800.600.7050 or visit the website at www.sd.bbb.org, to obtain free information and a list of BBB member companies in a particular type of industry.
About College Loan Corporation
College Loan Corporation (CLC), headquartered in San Diego, is the nation"s seventh largest College Loan provider, managing more than $9 billion in student loan assets. By offering innovative loan products and industry-leading customer service, the Company has helped make higher education possible for more than 700,000 students and families. More than 900 colleges and universities have designated College Loan Corporation as a preferred lender. CLC"s College Loan hotline offers expert loan consultants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1.800.2COLLEGE.
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Sunday, 2 November 2008
How College Prepares You for the Job Market
Some of the key skills and values employers seek from college graduates are good communication skills such as writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills, teamwork, analytical ability, multi tasking, problem solving, and dependability. Workers can develop these skills in a variety of different ways, but college is the place where many inexperienced and green teens transform themselves into highly desirable college graduates and prospective employees.
Why is it so important to put your heart and soul into your college experience? The answer is how seriously you take your college education. Let's take a look at a few top lessons that students or college students have to learn in college or university or even at school tht will make them attractive candidates to prospective employers.
1. A desirable college student or university student must be excellent in speaking/oral communication/presentation. One of the best elective classes you can take in college or university is a public-speaking class, which helps all students get more comfortable speaking before a group.
2. A desirable college student or university student must be excellent in writing skills. Writing well is one of those skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life, both personally and professionally. Employers complain the loudest about the weak writing skills of many university or college graduates so it'd be a very good idea if you take an additional writing course or two and learn to make your writing sparkle.
3. A desirable college student or university student must be excellent in time management. Maybe you are also aware that a few of the busiest students are also among some of the best students at school or college or university? The ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects with multiple deadlines is a top skill employers seek, thus one of the most important self-improvement activities you can undertake in college or university is learning how to manage your time effectively. Employers want college graduates who can juggle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results on time because in business time is money.
4. A desirable college student or university student must be excellent in research or skills management. There is no better place than college or university to teach you the skills of researching information because of various research assignments.
5. Some students struggle to succeed in university, but sometimes these weaker college or university students make the best employees since they have learned the importance of persevering of never giving up.
6. A desirable college student or university student must have good work ethic or personal productivity. The measure of work ethic in college or university is good grades. Source:quintcareers.com.
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Saturday, 1 November 2008
Looking for Details on College Loans and Scholarships
Pursuing an initial inquiry into abuses in the student loan industry, the Education Department said it had sent letters to 55 colleges and 23 lenders, asking for details of the colleges’ relationships with lenders. The 55 are winnowed down from an initial round of 921 colleges that were questioned last spring and process many federally backed student loans. At 48 of the colleges, a single lender holds 95 percent of the student loans. Additionally, the department is publishing final rules today in The Federal Register that first proposed in June, barring gifts from lenders to universities, including travel and other perks.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many people can look to a moment in their past and say, “That was critical. That moment, or that choice, helped define me.” For Caleb Peter Hobart, that moment came after his first year here at Texas A&M when he lost a scholarship.
Caleb is, and always has been, a bright-eyed dreamer. “When I was little I used to look at corn,” the farm boy from Iowa told me. “You know, right before harvest — beautiful weather, leaves are changing, it’s brisk, it’s cool, you’re not sweating like in Texas — and I really would just dream. I wanted to change things.”
When he came to college, like many of his peers, it was with hopes of establishing himself as a future leader in the world of business with the aid of scholarships or student loans.
Yet though his goals were big, and seemingly noble, Caleb ran into his first roadblock as a freshman when, in order to continue receiving his annual scholarship, he was required to answer an essay question: “Name a classmate from a different culture and write about what you could learn from that person.” Caleb had no answer. Texas A&M has several thousand international students, but he had never gotten to know one.
He flopped on the question and lost the scholarship. But that was the moment when his dreams squared off with reality, and his life changed fundamentally. International communication cannot be taught, he realized; it must be lived. It must be breathed. Americans cannot successfully trade with cultures they do not understand.
