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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE COMMITMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: USA

The University of Western Illinois invites exceptional international students to apply for the International Graduate Commitment Scholarship programme. Scholarship only applied to WIU tuition. No cash refund is available.

ELIGIBILITY:

F-1 students are eligible

Must be a newly admitted graduate, non-sponsored international student enrolling to WIU for the first time.

Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (confirmed by WIU)

Scholarship eligibility is determined at the time of evaluation for admission

Applicants will not be reconsidered for scholarships after the point of admission if additional coursework is completed. (IE, an in progress degree is completed AFTER admission is granted to WIU). These scholarships cannot be earned after arriving on campus. You may choose to wait until completion to submit your application if you believe it would be to your advantage.

Renewable for a second year with a 3.0 GPA maintained

Continuous enrollment required (Prorated to $650 per 3 SH if an immigration exemption has been awarded for the final semester)

50% will be awarded fall semester and 50% will be awarded spring semester

Students enrolled in online studies are eligible. Full-time continuous enrollment is required. Full time enrollment for graduate students is a minimum of 9 semester hours  per semester each fall and spring semester.

Students receiving a graduate assistantship are not eligible for this award

BENEFIT:

$4,000 per year, available fall and spring semester

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WESTERWELLE YOUNG FOUNDERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: Sunday, 11 August at 23:59 CET

LOCATION: Germany

The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future.

ELIGIBILITY:

They are looking for entrepreneurs with high potential for impact and growth to become leaders of a sustainable future, with the following criteria:

You are a citizen or resident of a developing or emerging country.

You have recently (in the last five years) started a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets.

Your company possesses a scalable business model that has generated revenue or secured a first round of external funding.

You or your business possesses disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact or inclusiveness of the industry.

You possess a good working knowledge of English.

You are available to attend the digital kick-off conference and can make time to participate in programme activities for the six months.

BENEFIT:

Kick-Off Event: A two-day digital kick-off event will take place in mid September 2024.

Remote Programme: From September 2024 – February 2025, the Young Founders will receive six months of support including a personal mentor, monthly peer learning sessions, monthly expert workshops and networking opportunities with corporates and investors.

Berlin Conference: The ten best performing Young Founders will be invited to a five-day conference in Berlin in June 2025 fully funded. During this conference, the founders will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, participate in workshops, join networking events and get insights into the German start-up scene.

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