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SIMMONS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

LOCATION: USA

This is a prestigious and competitive Simmons scholarship offered to students with exceptional academic achievements, a strong commitment to their community, and a passion for creating positive change in society. Scholars become part of a dynamic campus community that offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, cultural exploration, and social engagement.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students applying for the Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award must meet the following criteria:

Apply as a first-year student for the fall semester

A minimum GPA of 3.50

A record of taking college prep, AP, honors, or IB Courses

English Proficiency is required for non-native English speakers.

Standardized test scores (optional) of 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT

Community Involvement: Applicants should showcase a history of active engagement in their community through volunteer work, leadership roles, or other forms.

Passion for the Field: Applicants should demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study. This passion should be evident in their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and resume.

Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.

The application consists of a formal essay in response to the essay prompt. Students should submit their essay through the Common Application or in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application” by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student’s full name and date of birth.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees (except health insurance), room & board for four years, and supersedes any previous merit scholarship.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

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LOCATION: Australia

The International Excellence Scholarship has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This merit-based scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive for continued academic achievement.

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who receive an offer to study in an eligible program and who will commence study with the University of Newcastle in Trimester 2, 2024 and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

Be an International full-fee paying student.

Be commencing study in an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree priority program at the university (see above for eligible programs).

Not be the beneficiary of a separate University scholarship unless prior approval for special dispensation has been obtained from the university.

Be able to meet the financial obligations of a full fee-paying international student specified by the Australian Government. Evidence of this ability must be provided if requested by the university.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship value ranges from AU$4,000 to AU$8,000 per year for a standard full-time study load (80 units) in an eligible program, with the value dependent on the recipient’s region.

The maximum value would be AU$32,000 over a full-time 4-year degree.

The scholarship is applied on a pro-rata basis, apportioned to each course taken in each term of study.

The scholarship benefit will be applied as tuition fee waivers directly to the recipient’s University student account.

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