[USA] Scholarships at College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin

Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program

Criteria:

Distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school
High academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the final year of secondary school (high school) and first year in college or university
Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class
Full-time students in the second year of a university undergraduate degree program, during March 2007
Pursuing their first undergraduate degree (all fields of study accepted); and demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.
Interested students must complete the GSGLP information form and have a UT faculty or staff member sign the form to affirm the nomination

Criteria for selection include outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent communication skills and interest in developing a global perspective on world events.

Deadline: December 12, 2006,

Information packets are available at the University Honors Center, Carothers 23, 471-6524 or http://www.utexas.edu/student/uhc
For more background information click here and to download a nomination form click here. Complete information on the program is available here

Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) Presidential Distinguished Fellowships

Criteria:

Award each academic year for incoming Ph.D., Doctor of Engineering Science, and Masters/Ph.D. students
All applicants for admission will be considered for this outstanding fellowship opportunity

Deadline: December 15, 2006, priority admission application deadline

For any questions contact their office at 212-854-6438 or email seasgradmit@columbia.edu

For more information and to apply online visit the Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) Presidential Distinguished Fellowships web site