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Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at
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PSC Scholarships
Applications for 2010 PSC Scholarships are now open. Register at http://www.pscscholarships.gov.sg/. Applications can be completed on line but all supporting documentation must be sent within 10 days of submission of your application.
Columbia University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, and Princeton University, USA
Wednesday, 9 September, 7 – 9 pm, Raffles Junior College, 10 Bishan Street 21
Students and parents are invited to an information session hosted by Columbia University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, and Princeton University. Representatives will provide an overview of their undergraduate programs, admission procedures, and financial aid. Registration is required – register at http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/session/
Study USA – The AEO Tour
Saturday, 12 September, 12 – 4 pm, Pacific Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Square
Twenty universities and community colleges will be represented at the fair. Many of these are smaller institutions, some with more accessible entry requirements and a wide range of majors. Also represented are specialized art and design institutions. Many offer scholarships for international students. See the poster and the flyer on the noticeboard.
Saint Mary’s College, California, USA
Saint Mary's College of California is a Lasallian 4-year liberal arts college in the San Francisco area. SMC offers Lasallian Scholarships to students who graduate from a Lasalle school as well as other merit-based scholarships to international students. See www.stmarys-ca.edu/international for information and entry requirements.
Representatives from Saint Mary’s College will be at the AEO Tour on 12 September and are keen to meet SJII students who are interested in applying independently of the tour.
Grade 11 Introduction to University Applications
All Grade 11 students and parents are invited to a presentation on the university systems in different countries on Thursday, 17 September, from 6 to 6.45 pm. This will be followed by the Challenge Week presentations on the same evening. Please remind your parents.
UK University information and Psychology Supplement
The latest issue of the i-studentadvisor, an online magazine on international education, focuses on study in the UK. It has profiles of institutions, and information from the British Council, Universities UK and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. This issue also features a special psychology supplement, which may be useful for anyone interested in the social sciences. Go to www.i-studentadvisor.com
www.i-studentlife.com
i-studentadvisor (see above) have launched a new site, www.i-studentlife.com. It contains blogs written by students about their experiences as international students in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
LaSalle College of the Arts Performances
There are three productions by LaSalle students this month. See the posters on the notice board.