Latest US/Canada Scholarship Application Guide

Author: Ruan Xiaoyi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Peterson's is a top-ranked publisher of college, graduate school, and career guides in the United States, offering continuously updated TOEFL, GRE, and other preparation books, as well as university profiles and scholarship guides. These are globally recognized flagship publications. Its core division—the Higher Education Research Department—is responsible for data and trend analysis of thousands of U.S. universities and graduate schools, and its annual reports provide accurate basis for the annual revisions of Peterson's admissions and test prep books. This book collects funding programs for international scholars and those specifically designed for international students, as well as specialized guidance for overseas students applying to study in the U.S., including information and methods for applying for one or multiple scholarships. The largest portion of the book contains 827 scholarship programs totaling $80 million, all prepared for international students. This book will become an indispensable assistant for friends planning to study in the U.S. or Canada. The book introduces a total of 827 U.S. and Canadian scholarships, graduate fellowships, and grants, with a total prize money of $80 million (including undergraduate and graduate scholarships). It provides a comprehensive overview of scholarships offered by the U.S. and Canada for international students, including the number of scholarships, eligibility requirements, and more. Categorized according to individual academic goals, skills, characteristics, and backgrounds, the book is equipped with various indexes to make it easy for readers to find the scholarships that suit them best. Peterson's, part of the global Thomson Reuters Group, is the largest provider of educational information in the U.S. and a top-ranked publisher of college, graduate school, and career guides. Each year, 55 million people worldwide receive guidance and support through Peterson's website, software, and books. For over 30 years, continuously updated TOEFL, GRE, and other preparation books, as well as university profiles and scholarship guides, have been Peterson's flagship publications. These books are renowned globally for their rich and timely information, practical and authoritative guidance, and have been bestsellers in dozens of countries. Peterson's Higher Education Research Department is responsible for data and trend analysis of thousands of U.S. universities and graduate schools, and their annual reports provide the accurate basis for the annual revisions of Peterson's admissions and test prep books. Recently, Peterson's acquired another renowned U.S. publisher, Arco, further solidifying its authoritative position. This Chinese Simplified edition of the "Peterson's College Admissions & Test Prep Series," with its first 12 titles, is co-published by the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) and GoldenPeach Publishing (U.S.). FLTRP aims to leverage the expertise of authoritative domestic and international educational and testing institutions, as well as the active participation of seasoned experts, to provide multi-level, comprehensive, and multi-media services, establishing itself as a leader in this niche market. GoldenPeach Publishing, the first English education publisher targeting global Chinese audiences, is the designated global Chinese edition publisher for Peterson's. For the first time, GoldenPeach is launching the Peterson's College Admissions & Test Prep Series simultaneously in both Chinese and English overseas, in sync with Peterson's, releasing new editions annually while expanding its publishing scale. The large-scale publication of these selected, authentic Peterson's books in China, curated to meet the needs and characteristics of Chinese students, is a result of the complementary strengths and collaborative efforts between FLTRP and GoldenPeach Publishing. It brings great benefits to students seeking further education and holds significant meaning for the development of China's English teaching and testing market. The nine test prep books in this series are all the latest editions from 2001. Among them, the TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT major exam guides are completely rewritten versions tailored to the new computer-adaptive test (CAT) format, accompanied by specially designed CDs that provide detailed explanations of computer-based test-taking strategies and techniques, offering authentic simulation environments, while also covering pen-and-paper test preparation strategies, making them highly suitable for the Chinese context of studying abroad. Additionally, to adapt to the "entry into the WTO" landscape, this series introduces the "TOEIC Success Guide" to China for the first time, helping individuals seeking employment in foreign-invested enterprises pass the widely recognized TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) exam. All test prep books are specially designed with diagnostic tests to assess a candidate's strengths and weaknesses, and provide personalized success plans based on individual circumstances and exam timelines, offering detailed strategies for targeted improvement. The three university profiles and scholarship/gift guide books in the series provide a comprehensive overview of major universities and graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada, including faculty strength, curriculum offerings, application procedures, scholarships, and other practical information for academic preparation. More importantly, these books offer specialized guidance for overseas students applying to study in the U.S., including information and methods for applying for one or multiple scholarships. To help Chinese candidates of varying levels quickly and effectively master test-taking strategies and techniques, improve on-the-spot performance, and achieve better results, the key guidance and tips sections in this series are provided with Chinese translations. At the same time, to help candidates better understand and familiarize themselves with the English test-taking environment, many sections retain the original English text. It is believed that the joint efforts of FLTRP and GoldenPeach Publishing will make Peterson's books—globally recognized as top-tier college admissions and test prep guides—benefit an increasing number of students and their parents, providing more individuals with a shortcut to success. This unique scholarship application guide will help you finance your studies and fulfill your academic dreams. The book introduces nearly 600 scholarship programs for both undergraduates and graduate students, providing precise descriptions and the latest information for each award, including: application requirements for each scholarship the amount of each scholarship the main contact information: contact person's name, mailing address, website, phone number, fax number, and email address