The Blyth Cambridge Scholarships are funded by Sam Blyth and Blyth Education. Sam Blyth was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and The University of Paris and is Chair of Blyth Education in Toronto. The company is the leading provider in Canada of international high school programs. The Blyth Scholarships to Cambridge University provide graduating Canadian high school students, and first year University students, with the opportunity to gain admission and full funding to Pembroke College, Cambridge for their first degree.
The Blyth Cambridge Scholarships are offered annually to Canadian high school graduates who wish to take their undergraduate degree at Cambridge University in England. The successful candidates will be granted admission to Pembroke College at Cambridge, full tuition for three years of undergraduate study, travel costs and a full living allowance.
The Blyth Cambridge Funding Scholarship Program selection process
All applicants will receive notification of their application in Cambridge Blyth Scholarship program, or before 15 October. Short listed candidates will be invited to the regional interview to be held in late October. The successful candidate (s) will be invited to participate in a national interview in early November. Scholarship (s) will be awarded after the interview. The scientist (s) will begin their studies in Cambridge since October. The decision Blyth Cambridge Scholarships Selection Committee will be final and without appeal.
Eligibility
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant).
- Full time student in their graduating year at an accredited Canadian secondary school or in their first year of university.
- Candidates must have shown academic excellence, intellectual depth, personal integrity and success beyond the high school level. These key requirements should be reflected in their grades and letters of recommendation.
To apply, submit your details here
Additional:
CEGEP students are eligible for the scholarship.
International Baccalaureate students, Advanced Placements students or students that have national success in competitions or university level courses are at an advantage in the competition. Please note that the Blyth Cambridge Scholarship Program will be pleased to offer the AP courses free of charge to any outstanding candidates.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The International Scholarship for Postgraduate Student at the University of Cambridge
With a munificent benefaction from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gates Cambridge Trust has established, with effect from October 2001, a scheme of Gates Cambridge Scholarships for scholars of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential from every country of the world (excluding the United Kingdom), who are committed to serving their communities, and who gain admission to the University of Cambridge. Since 2001, the Gates Cambridge Trust has supported 620 Scholars from 78 countries.
The Gates Cambridge Trust intends to offer a substantial number of awards annually, which will cover the costs of studying at Cambridge for the following courses of study:
* Research leading to the degree of PhD
* One-year postgraduate courses of study
* Second bachelor degree as an affiliated student (see the Undergraduate Prospectus)
* Clinical Studies MBBChir degree (see the Medical School webpage)
Some of these awards will be for students from the United States of America; but students from all countries, including countries of the European Union (but excluding the United Kingdom), will be eligible to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. As well as being of outstanding academic merit, candidates for these awards must show evidence of leadership potential and a commitment to serving their communities.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships will cover:
* University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate 1 rate
* a maintenance allowance for a single student (£11,500 for 12 months for 2007–08)
* one economy one-way airfare from the scholar’s normal country of residence to the UK at the beginning of the course of study or research; and one economy one-way airfare from the UK to the scholar’s normal country of residence at the end of the course of study or research.
The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students and applicants should see ‘The costs you will incur’ for full details about precise amounts. Where an applicant from overseas has been successfully nominated for an ORS award, the University Composition Fee will be paid at the home rate. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities, the Trust will not pay these fees.
Eligibility for awards offered by the Cambridge Trusts
Applicants:
* must be admitted to Cambridge through the University’s normal academic procedures. The Trusts cannot admit students.
* may come from any country of the world except the United Kingdom.
* may apply to study any subject currently available at the University.
* must have a first class or high second class honours degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university. For universities which work according to the North American pattern, candidates will be expected to have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence of sustained achievement in study.
* from countries of the European Union may be eligible for fees awards from public authorities, and must apply for these where appropriate.
* who are not native speakers of English are required by the Board of Graduate Studies to provide the results of an English language test and to meet the minimum standard of proficiency required for admission to Cambridge (see ‘Entry requirements’)
Application
Applicants intending to pursue a course of graduate study or research at the University of Cambridge from October 2008 must complete and submit the ‘GRADSAF’ application form to the Board of Gradate Studies by the relevant deadline.
Deadline for submitting Graduate Application and Scholarship Form (GRADSAF) to the Board of Graduate Studies:
* 15 October 2007; If you hold a United States of America (USA) nationality and are new applicant to University of Cambridge for both Research leading to the degree of PhD and One-year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, Diploma, LLM, CASM)
* If you hold a United States of America (USA) nationality and are current or previous Cambridge student:
o 14 December 2007; if you apply for Research leading to degree of PhD program
o 31 January 2008; if you apply for One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, Diploma, LLM, CASM)
* If you are from any other countries (including candidates from countries of the European Union but excluding candidates from the United Kingdom):
o 14 December 2007; if you apply for Research leading to degree of PhD program
o 31 January 2008; if you apply for One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, Diploma, LLM, CASM)
Important Notes
* Applicants from the USA
New applicants from the USA who submit the Graduate Admission and Scholarship Application Form (GRADSAF) by 15 October 2007 will be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and, if unsuccessful in the Gates competition, for modest, part-cost awards offered by the Cambridge Overseas Trust. Applicants from the USA who submit the GRADSAF after 15 October 2007 will be considered for modest, part-cost awards offered by the Cambridge Overseas Trust only.
* Awards from sources other than the Trusts
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to all sources of funding other than the Cambridge Trusts for which they are eligible. Applicants should keep the Trusts informed about these applications and the outcomes and amounts when known.
Applicants from countries of the European Union applying for graduate study may be eligible for fees and maintenance awards from public authorities and Domestic Research Studentships offered by the Board of Graduate Studies, and must apply for these where eligible.
* Applicants applying for the following courses
* MBA in Management Studies
* MBBChir Clinical Studies
* Second undergraduate degree as an affiliated student (BAaff)
should see ‘Application procedure’ for further information.
* Applicants for two-year degrees
Candidates applying for the two-year MSc degree or the two-year MPhil in Chinese Studies degree should follow the application timetable for one-year applicants.
* Current Cambridge BA Mathematics students who wish to apply for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (CASM)
Applicants who are currently pursuing the BA in Mathematics at Cambridge and wish to apply for admission to the Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (CASM) must do so via their Cambridge College, not the Board of Graduate Studies. Applicants in this category who wish to be considered for funding from the Cambridge Trusts must complete and submit a special scholarship application form (CAMSAF) which can be downloaded here:
Download the CAMSAF for 2008-09 application
Gates Cambridge Trust
PO Box 252
Cambridge CB2 1TZ
England
Email: info@gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
Website: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
Only after enquiries to the above addresses, or in case of real emergency, contact the Trust by fax or by telephone:
Dialling from the USA
Tel: 0 11 44 1223 338467
Fax: 0 11 44 1223 351449
Dialling from the Rest of the World
Tel: 00 44 1223 338467
Fax: 00 44 1223 351449
Dialling from within the UK
Tel: 01223 338467
Fax: 01223 351449
The Gates Cambridge Trust intends to offer a substantial number of awards annually, which will cover the costs of studying at Cambridge for the following courses of study:
* Research leading to the degree of PhD
* One-year postgraduate courses of study
* Second bachelor degree as an affiliated student (see the Undergraduate Prospectus)
* Clinical Studies MBBChir degree (see the Medical School webpage)
Some of these awards will be for students from the United States of America; but students from all countries, including countries of the European Union (but excluding the United Kingdom), will be eligible to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. As well as being of outstanding academic merit, candidates for these awards must show evidence of leadership potential and a commitment to serving their communities.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships will cover:
* University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate 1 rate
* a maintenance allowance for a single student (£11,500 for 12 months for 2007–08)
* one economy one-way airfare from the scholar’s normal country of residence to the UK at the beginning of the course of study or research; and one economy one-way airfare from the UK to the scholar’s normal country of residence at the end of the course of study or research.
The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students and applicants should see ‘The costs you will incur’ for full details about precise amounts. Where an applicant from overseas has been successfully nominated for an ORS award, the University Composition Fee will be paid at the home rate. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities, the Trust will not pay these fees.
Eligibility for awards offered by the Cambridge Trusts
Applicants:
* must be admitted to Cambridge through the University’s normal academic procedures. The Trusts cannot admit students.
* may come from any country of the world except the United Kingdom.
* may apply to study any subject currently available at the University.
* must have a first class or high second class honours degree, or its equivalent, from a recognised university. For universities which work according to the North American pattern, candidates will be expected to have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence of sustained achievement in study.
* from countries of the European Union may be eligible for fees awards from public authorities, and must apply for these where appropriate.
* who are not native speakers of English are required by the Board of Graduate Studies to provide the results of an English language test and to meet the minimum standard of proficiency required for admission to Cambridge (see ‘Entry requirements’)
Application
Applicants intending to pursue a course of graduate study or research at the University of Cambridge from October 2008 must complete and submit the ‘GRADSAF’ application form to the Board of Gradate Studies by the relevant deadline.
Deadline for submitting Graduate Application and Scholarship Form (GRADSAF) to the Board of Graduate Studies:
* 15 October 2007; If you hold a United States of America (USA) nationality and are new applicant to University of Cambridge for both Research leading to the degree of PhD and One-year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, Diploma, LLM, CASM)
* If you hold a United States of America (USA) nationality and are current or previous Cambridge student:
o 14 December 2007; if you apply for Research leading to degree of PhD program
o 31 January 2008; if you apply for One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, Diploma, LLM, CASM)
* If you are from any other countries (including candidates from countries of the European Union but excluding candidates from the United Kingdom):
o 14 December 2007; if you apply for Research leading to degree of PhD program
o 31 January 2008; if you apply for One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, Diploma, LLM, CASM)
Important Notes
* Applicants from the USA
New applicants from the USA who submit the Graduate Admission and Scholarship Application Form (GRADSAF) by 15 October 2007 will be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and, if unsuccessful in the Gates competition, for modest, part-cost awards offered by the Cambridge Overseas Trust. Applicants from the USA who submit the GRADSAF after 15 October 2007 will be considered for modest, part-cost awards offered by the Cambridge Overseas Trust only.
* Awards from sources other than the Trusts
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to all sources of funding other than the Cambridge Trusts for which they are eligible. Applicants should keep the Trusts informed about these applications and the outcomes and amounts when known.
Applicants from countries of the European Union applying for graduate study may be eligible for fees and maintenance awards from public authorities and Domestic Research Studentships offered by the Board of Graduate Studies, and must apply for these where eligible.
* Applicants applying for the following courses
* MBA in Management Studies
* MBBChir Clinical Studies
* Second undergraduate degree as an affiliated student (BAaff)
should see ‘Application procedure’ for further information.
* Applicants for two-year degrees
Candidates applying for the two-year MSc degree or the two-year MPhil in Chinese Studies degree should follow the application timetable for one-year applicants.
* Current Cambridge BA Mathematics students who wish to apply for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (CASM)
Applicants who are currently pursuing the BA in Mathematics at Cambridge and wish to apply for admission to the Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (CASM) must do so via their Cambridge College, not the Board of Graduate Studies. Applicants in this category who wish to be considered for funding from the Cambridge Trusts must complete and submit a special scholarship application form (CAMSAF) which can be downloaded here:
Download the CAMSAF for 2008-09 application
Gates Cambridge Trust
PO Box 252
Cambridge CB2 1TZ
England
Email: info@gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
Website: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
Only after enquiries to the above addresses, or in case of real emergency, contact the Trust by fax or by telephone:
Dialling from the USA
Tel: 0 11 44 1223 338467
Fax: 0 11 44 1223 351449
Dialling from the Rest of the World
Tel: 00 44 1223 338467
Fax: 00 44 1223 351449
Dialling from within the UK
Tel: 01223 338467
Fax: 01223 351449
Scholarship from German Government
DAAD SCHOLARSHIP
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships funded by the German Government to University lecturers, researchers and professionals with two years of working experience.
* Postgraduate Courses
For Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries: selected study courses
Dateline: 11th September 2008
* Doctoral Programs and Short-term Research for PostDocs in Germany
Open fro any kinds of study programs
Dateline: 15th October 2008
Kindly download and complete the Application Form which can be obtained from the Website at http://jakarta.daad.de, completed application form need to be submitted with your latest (non returnable) passport size photograph together with your contact number, address, CV and relevant copies of full academic report to:
DAAD Jakarta Office
Tel: 021-525 2807, 520 0870
E-Mail: info@daadjkt.org
Website: http://jakarta.daad.de
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships funded by the German Government to University lecturers, researchers and professionals with two years of working experience.
* Postgraduate Courses
For Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries: selected study courses
Dateline: 11th September 2008
* Doctoral Programs and Short-term Research for PostDocs in Germany
Open fro any kinds of study programs
Dateline: 15th October 2008
Kindly download and complete the Application Form which can be obtained from the Website at http://jakarta.daad.de, completed application form need to be submitted with your latest (non returnable) passport size photograph together with your contact number, address, CV and relevant copies of full academic report to:
DAAD Jakarta Office
Tel: 021-525 2807, 520 0870
E-Mail: info@daadjkt.org
Website: http://jakarta.daad.de
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions of Undergraduate Private Education Loan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Chase Private Education Loan?
A Chase Private Education Loan is a credit-based loan that can be used for any qualified education related expense. A Chase Private Education Loan may be just the solution you're looking for when it comes to financing college. Our competitive interest rates and convenient application process give you a fast, easy way to get the loans you need. As the loan is credit-based, you can not be turned down for making too much money or having other financial aid. As a leader in education financing, Chase offers one of the most competitive private education loan programs in the country, designed with your needs in mind.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Here's what you need to be eligible for an Undergraduate / Graduate Private Education Loan:
* An undergraduate or graduate student 18 years of age or older (19 in Nebraska and Alabama, 21 in Mississippi and Puerto Rico) in a degree or certificate program
* Enrolled at least half-time as determined by your school
* Attending a Chase-approved school
* Meeting the guidelines below (a co-signer is typically necessary for undergraduate students to qualify, but is not required to apply):
o You and/or your co-signer, if any, are creditworthy
o You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent
Note: An approved school is any accredited degree-granting institution of higher education approved by Chase.
Are there any fees or credit requirements to apply?
Yes. Origination fees vary.
For undergraduates
Origination fees range from 0.00% to 4.99% depending on the repayment option selected and creditworthiness of the borrower and co-signer (if any).
For graduates
Origination fees range from 0.00% to 4.99% depending on the creditworthiness of the borrower and co-signer (if any).
View repayment examples.
How much can I borrow?
The annual maximum borrowing limit is the lesser of $40,000 or the estimated annual cost of education.
What educational expenses does the loan cover?
A Chase Private Education Loan is an ideal way to supplement Federal loans. It provides the loans you need for college or graduate school and any education-related expenses, including tuition, books, housing and more. The loans can even be applied toward a new personal computer for school use. The loan may also be used to cover past-due balances.
When does repayment begin?
Repayment varies depending on the loan type and whether you're an undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education student.
For undergraduate students:
* For immediate repayment loans, payment of principal and interest begins approximately 45 days after the last disbursement
* For loans with deferred principal and interest, repayment of principal and interest begins 6 months after graduation (or if student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time prior to graduation, repayment of principal and interest begins 6 months after that event)
* For loans with deferred principal payments, interest payments begin approximately 45 days after the loan's first disbursement and payments of principal and interest begin approximately 45 days after graduation (or if a student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time prior to graduation, repayment of principal and interest begins approximately 45 days after that event)
* $25 minimum monthly payment (view repayment examples).
For graduate students:
* Repayment of principal and interest begins 6 months after graduation (or if the student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time prior to graduation, repayment of principal and interest begins 6 months after that event.
* $25 minimum monthly payment (view repayment example).
Can I choose my payment due date or change it?
Once the payment due date is established, the date cannot be changed. However, you have the option to make a payment at any time before the due date.
Can I make more than the minimum loan payment each month?
You may prepay all or any portion of you loan at any time without penalty. Prepayment can significantly reduce the total amount of interest paid over the life of the loan.
Are there any fees or penalties associated with early repayment?
No. You can repay your Chase Private Education Loan early without a penalty or fee.
What are my deferment options?1
Deferment options differ depending upon the student's status (view repayment examples).
For undergraduate students:
* Immediate Interest Only (Defer Principal)
Pay only interest for up to 4 years while continuously enrolled in school (5 years if enrolled in 5-year degree program). Repayment of principal and interest then begins within, 45 days after graduation or withdrawal from school.
* Defer Principal and Interest
Make no payment for up to four years while continuously enrolled in school (5 years if enrolled in 5-year degree program). plus 6 months after graduation. Repayment of principal and interest then begins within, 180 days after graduation or withdrawal from school.
Pay principal and interest in a fixed monthly amount beginning within approximately 45 days after funds are disbursed.
For graduate students:
* Defer Principal and Interest
Up to 4 1/2 years (8 1/2 years in the case of medical students) including grace period while continuously enrolled in school.
* Medical Students
Request a deferment after graduation for up to four years while completing an internship or residency, as long as the total deferment does not exceed the program maximum of 8 1/2 years including grace period.
For continuing education students:
* Principal and interest are automatically deferred
* Repayment begins the earlier of the dates which are (i) 6 months after the student graduates or earns a certificate, (ii) 6 months after the student ceases to be enrolled at the school, or (iii) 2 years after the date of the last loan disbursement
* If the student is not enrolled in a degree or certificate program, repayment begins either (i) 6 months after the end of the academic period to which the loan relates or (ii) 6 months after the student ceases to be enrolled at the school, whichever is earlier.
How can I apply?
You can apply online for a Chase Private Education Loan right now. Or, contact a Chase loan consultant toll-free at the number above .
1. Interest continues to accrue during deferment and will be added to the principal balance of your loan quarterly.
Further information
Repayment Examples of Undergraduate Private Education Loan
Repayment Examples
Chase knows that repayment terms need to be flexible depending upon the student and the situation. With three different repayment options for undergraduate students, Chase has ensured that repayment of the undergraduate loan will be easy for all borrowers.
Undergraduate Option 1
Deferred Principal and Interest Repayment
Make no payments for up to four years while continuously enrolled in school (5 years if enrolled in 5-year degree program). Repayment of principal and interest then begins within 180 days after graduation or withdrawal from school.
Undergraduate Option 2
Immediate Interest Only Repayment
Pay only interest for up to four years while continuously enrolled in school (5 years if enrolled in 5-year degree program). Repayment of principal and interest then begins within 45 days after graduation or withdrawal from school.
Undergraduate Option 3
Immediate Repayment of Principal and Interest
Pay principal and interest in a fixed monthly amount beginning within approximately 45 days after funds are disbursed.
Undergraduate Loan Repayment Examples
Option 1:
Deferred Principal and Interest Option 2:
Immediate Interest Only Option 3:
Immediate Repayment of Principal and Interest
Amount Requested $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Origination Fee 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Principal Amount of Loan $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Interest Rate 5.50% 5.50% 5.50%
Term 240 months 240 months 240 months
Fund Date 07/01/2008 07/01/2008 07/01/2008
First Payment Date, Interest Only 08/07/2008
Deferment 48 months 48 months
Grace 6 months 6 months
Total Deferment 54 months 54 months
First payment date 02/07/2013 02/07/2013 08/07/2008
Repayment Terms
54 payments $45.96
185 payments $80.10
239 payments $85.91 $68.86
1 payment $86.78 $61.36 $67.46
APR as low as 5.50% 5.50%
APR during Deferment Period 5.04%
APR during Repayment Period 5.50%
These are examples of current program offerings based on student-only borrowers with excellent credit attending a four-year school and are subject to change. The interest rates used above are based on the Prime Rate. The current index is 5.0%, based on the value of the Prime Rate from the first business day of June of 2008. The interest rate and payments are variable and adjusted quarterly. The interest rate and APR will increase or decrease during the list of the loan if the Prime Rate Index increases or decreases. Using a qualified cosigner may reduce the interest rate by 0.50% from the rates above.
The margins can vary from 0.50% to 9.0% and the origination fees can vary from 0.0% to 4.99% based on the school type and borrower and cosigner (if applicable) creditworthiness.
These are examples of current program offerings and are subject to change.
Graduate Loan Repayment Example
Defered Principal and Interest
Amount Requested $10,000.00
Origination Fee 0.00%
Principal Amount of Loan $10,000.00
Interest Rate 5.50%
Term 240 months
Fund Date 7/1/2008
Deferment 24 months
Grace 6 months
Total Deferment 30 months
First Payment Date 02/07/2011
Repayment Terms
239 payments $78.33
1 payment $77.55
APR during Deferment Period 5.28%
APR during Repayment Period 5.50%
These are examples of current program offerings based on student-only borrowers with excellent credit attending a four-year school and are subject to change. The interest rates used above are based on the Prime Rate. The current index is 5.0%, based on the value of the Prime Rate from the first business day of June of 2008. The interest rate and payments are variable and adjusted quarterly. The interest rate and APR will increase or decrease during the list of the loan if the Prime Rate Index increases or decreases. Using a qualified cosigner may reduce the interest rate by 0.50% from the rates above.
The margins can vary from 0.50% to 9.0% and the origination fees can vary from 0.0% to 4.99% based on the school type and borrower and cosigner (if applicable) creditworthiness.
These are examples of current program offerings and are subject to chang
Further information here
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