The Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship,USA

Job Description: The Lee-Jackson Foundation of Charlottesville was founded in 1953 by the late Jay W. Johns, a successful Pennsylvania industrialist transplanted to Virginia, who became a great admirer of Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. He believed that both these Americans possessed distinguished traits of character that should be emulated by future generations.
Since both these Virginians were involved in education, the Foundation honors them by working to increase educational opportunities for Virginia’s youth. The Foundation has traditionally focused on scholarships as the best vehicle to encourage high school students to continue their education, and sponsors an annual essay competition to make its awards. Scholarships are given for outstanding essays which demonstrate an appreciation of the exemplary character and soldierly virtues of Generals Lee and Jackson. Essays are judged with emphasis on historical accuracy, quality of research, and clarity of written expression.

How To Apply:
Application packets are sent to all public and private high schools in Virginia in September of each year. Students may obtain an application form and a complete set of application guidelines including deadlines from their school principal or guidance counselor.
Students must complete the application form and file it with their school principal. The application must be accompanied by an essay on either General Lee or General Jackson, or both. Deadlines for completion of essays and submission to principals is generally in mid-December.

Application Deadline 21December 2010

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Weekly non-violent demonstrations in the West Bank and Gaza have tripled since January, and continue to increase in size and number. The tents are standing strong in Jerusalem’s threatened communities of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, and resistance to settler attacks and land grabs in the Jordan Valley is also building.

The International Solidarity Movement is committed to supporting these communities in their struggle for justice and freedom. We stand alongside Palestinians in demonstrations, stay in the tents and homes of threatened areas, and walk with farmers to their land. By documenting and helping to resist the evils of apartheid, ISM projects the Palestinian struggle to a global audience, and shows Israel that the world is against its actions.

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The growing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement is crucial, and is a great way for you to get involved in your own country. Similar tactics were used in ending South African apartheid. For more information, go to bdsmovement.net

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Master Scholarships in Hospitality – Cornell Nanyang Institute graduate nursing scholarships

Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management Singapore is offering an international student scholarship to study the Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) in Singapore.
The Master of Management in Hospitality is on offer for commencement of study in Semester 1, 2011 (May).



Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) 1 Year Programme

• 1 Year Master Scholarship Available
• To commence Semester 1, 2011 (May)
• Scholarship offers a grant of SGD$15,000 towards CNI Tuition Fees
• Application closing date is 24 September 2010.
• Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) Course information

Note: On-line Scholarship application will be available shortly
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* Download Master of Management in Hospitality Scholarship Application and Criteria Form

For enquiries on scholarship opportunities, please email scholarships@the-ice.org