Monday, February 22, 2010
scholar news
Are you thinking of pursuing higher studies? Then you may probably be thinking of financial backing as well. You need not always depend on loans to go in for higher studies. Apart from educational loans, monetary aid is available to students as Scholarships and Endowments. Scholarships enable deserving students to pursue higher education in their sphere of study or go for specialization by providing them necessary monetary assistance as course fee and book grant without having to repay loans. Today scholarships and stipend are available to school students, college students, research fellows etc. The scholarships may be funded by Individual Trusts, Government Institutions, Institutions of Higher Learning like Universities, by Corporate Houses or by Missionaries and Charitable Trusts. The students have to fulfill the eligibility criteria as laid down by the respective organizations or institutions offering scholarships to be in receipt of these scholarships. The eligibility criteria set by institutions may be ones regarding the minimum and maximum age limit of applicants, the academic ability (scholarships are usually given to meritorious students who have performed exceptionally well in academics), exceptional interest in a particular field, research work carried out in that field etc. Scholarships are available in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Sports, Fine Arts and a number of other fields. While some of the scholarships enable students to pursue studies in India, International Scholarships enable students to pursue higher studies abroad. Some of these scholarships are quite prestigious and being a recipient of it gives adds weightage to one's resume.
Friday, February 19, 2010
current scholar
Alejandra Arguelles was born in Mexico City and lived in the Los Angeles Area since she was twelve years old. Upon graduation from Manual Arts High School, Alejandra entered the work force. She worked for several years until she realized she needed a higher education in order to achieve her dreams. Alejandra attended Los Angeles Trade Tech College and received her Associates Degree in Accounting before transferring to the University of Southern California. Alejandra hopes that one day in the near future her dream of becoming a CFO will come true.
Rutilio Castor Jr. was born in Los Angeles California, but was raised in Mexico. After graduating from Lakewood High School, he enrolled at Long Beach City College to become a Recording Engineer. After completing his first semester, Rutilio dropped out in order to join the labor force. After years of working at a dead-end job, Rutilio decided to go back to school. He enrolled at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College in the Machine Shop Program. After completing the program, Rutilio took the advice from his English professors and declared English as his major and put all his focus and dedication into being admitted to USC. Rutilio knew that USC would push him to another level and after he was admitted, he realized he had made the right decision. While attending USC, Rutilio plans to obtain a Master’s in Education and become an English Professor. Currently he is working closely with a program called “Colleges against Cancer” which raises funds for the American Cancer Society and cancer awareness. His goal in life is to teach, inspire, and motivate just like his peers and mentors have inspired him to never give up.
Jesus Escobar was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. Upon receiving his GED at Bell Alternative Education and Work Center, Jesus began his college experience at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) where he developed a passion for learning. At ELAC, Jesus made it his priority to one day become a Trojan and transfer to one of the most renowned schools in the country. At the University of Southern California (USC), Jesus is majoring in Sociology with the anticipation of obtaining a second major in Political Science. He has completed numerous hours of community service, including helping with the construction of homes for needy families and removing litter from the L.A community while working with organizations such as Caltrans and Habitat for Humanity. Upon graduation from USC, Jesus plans to enroll in a postgraduate degree program in the social sciences.
Edgar Escobedo was born in Mexico. At the age of fourteen, he and his brother migrated up north to reunite with their parents in East Los Angeles. Edgar attended Roosevelt High School where he graduated with honors and was offered a scholarship to attend UC Irvine. His migratory status made him ineligible to receive the scholarship earned or to attend any other college or university at the time. Edgar had no choice but to join the workforce where he held several minimum-wage jobs over the years. In 2002 he finally had the opportunity to return to school and resume his dream of getting a fine education. He enrolled in Los Angeles City College where he received his Associates degree in Liberal Arts ten years after graduating from High School. At USC, Edgar is a Policy, Planning and Development major. He plans to attend law school and focus on immigration law.
Christopher Juarez graduated from Alhambra High School in Alhambra California, and attended East Los Angeles College before transferring to USC. In line with his current interests, Chris spent over four years serving on the Alhambra City Youth Commission which is an advisory board to the City Council tasked with ensuring the city is appropriately serving the young citizens’ needs. Chris is a sophomore, currently studying political science and plans to pick up a double major in policy, planning and development. He plans attend law school after graduation and continue his passion for government and civil service with a possible career as a municipal attorney.
Hung Lac grew up in Vietnam and came to Monterey Park in 2002 where he attended Mark Keppel High School. He continued to pursue his academic goal at East Los Angeles College with a major in biochemistry. He recently transferred to USC due to the wide array of potential opportunities that USC offers to science majors and the great help that USC students receive. Hung is determined to achieve his goal of becoming a pharmacist. He plans to continue his education after USC undergraduate as a pharmacy student, possibly in USC School of Pharmacy.
Rutilio Castor Jr. was born in Los Angeles California, but was raised in Mexico. After graduating from Lakewood High School, he enrolled at Long Beach City College to become a Recording Engineer. After completing his first semester, Rutilio dropped out in order to join the labor force. After years of working at a dead-end job, Rutilio decided to go back to school. He enrolled at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College in the Machine Shop Program. After completing the program, Rutilio took the advice from his English professors and declared English as his major and put all his focus and dedication into being admitted to USC. Rutilio knew that USC would push him to another level and after he was admitted, he realized he had made the right decision. While attending USC, Rutilio plans to obtain a Master’s in Education and become an English Professor. Currently he is working closely with a program called “Colleges against Cancer” which raises funds for the American Cancer Society and cancer awareness. His goal in life is to teach, inspire, and motivate just like his peers and mentors have inspired him to never give up.
Jesus Escobar was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. Upon receiving his GED at Bell Alternative Education and Work Center, Jesus began his college experience at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) where he developed a passion for learning. At ELAC, Jesus made it his priority to one day become a Trojan and transfer to one of the most renowned schools in the country. At the University of Southern California (USC), Jesus is majoring in Sociology with the anticipation of obtaining a second major in Political Science. He has completed numerous hours of community service, including helping with the construction of homes for needy families and removing litter from the L.A community while working with organizations such as Caltrans and Habitat for Humanity. Upon graduation from USC, Jesus plans to enroll in a postgraduate degree program in the social sciences.
Edgar Escobedo was born in Mexico. At the age of fourteen, he and his brother migrated up north to reunite with their parents in East Los Angeles. Edgar attended Roosevelt High School where he graduated with honors and was offered a scholarship to attend UC Irvine. His migratory status made him ineligible to receive the scholarship earned or to attend any other college or university at the time. Edgar had no choice but to join the workforce where he held several minimum-wage jobs over the years. In 2002 he finally had the opportunity to return to school and resume his dream of getting a fine education. He enrolled in Los Angeles City College where he received his Associates degree in Liberal Arts ten years after graduating from High School. At USC, Edgar is a Policy, Planning and Development major. He plans to attend law school and focus on immigration law.
Christopher Juarez graduated from Alhambra High School in Alhambra California, and attended East Los Angeles College before transferring to USC. In line with his current interests, Chris spent over four years serving on the Alhambra City Youth Commission which is an advisory board to the City Council tasked with ensuring the city is appropriately serving the young citizens’ needs. Chris is a sophomore, currently studying political science and plans to pick up a double major in policy, planning and development. He plans attend law school after graduation and continue his passion for government and civil service with a possible career as a municipal attorney.
Hung Lac grew up in Vietnam and came to Monterey Park in 2002 where he attended Mark Keppel High School. He continued to pursue his academic goal at East Los Angeles College with a major in biochemistry. He recently transferred to USC due to the wide array of potential opportunities that USC offers to science majors and the great help that USC students receive. Hung is determined to achieve his goal of becoming a pharmacist. He plans to continue his education after USC undergraduate as a pharmacy student, possibly in USC School of Pharmacy.
scholar club programe
The SCholars Club is designed to assist exceptional community college students in transferring to selective colleges and universities. Students interested in participating in this unique program must submit a SCholars Club application by the appropriate deadline.
Ideal candidates for the SCholars Club will meet the following selection criteria:
Student has completed at least one semester (preferably one year) of courses
Student maintains full-time enrollment (enrolled in approximately 4 courses per semester)
Student has minimal withdrawals (Ws) on their academic record
Student’s course selection fulfills IGETC requirements or is enrolled in transferable courses
Once admitted to the SCholars Club, participants attend a Kick-off Breakfast in the Fall at USC that honors their academic accomplishments. This reception introduces SCholars Club participants to the USC campus culture, and is meant to excite students about transferring to a selective, research institution. The reception also provides an opportunity for current USC students who are ELAC, LACC, and LATTC alumni to interact with newly selected SCholars Club participants.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Use of USC services
Each SCholars Club participant receives a personalized USC SCholars Program identification card. The card grants participants access to USC’s electronic resources in addition to services offered by USC’s Libraries and Writing Center.
Four- Part Transfer Success Seminar Series
Part One: Why transfer?This orientation session introduces participants to the program’s goals and guidelines. Participants meet program staff and a panel of currently enrolled USC transfer students. Students are asked to bring an outline of their admissions essay to the next session.
Part Two: Why transfer to USC?This workshop details the benefits of attending a highly selective private institution. The session also informs participants about USC’s general admission requirements, USC’s character and mission, and about the unique opportunities afforded to USC students because of its location and rich relationship with the City of Los Angeles. Students receive feedback on their outline, and prepare a draft of their application essay(s) for the following workshop.
Parts Three & Four: How to transfer to USC: applying and funding your USC education. The USC Admission’s Officer assigned specifically to ELAC, LACC, and LATTC respectively, provide information on admission requirements, tips, and guidelines for the application essay(s). In addition, a USC Financial Aid Representative provides information about unique funding opportunities, necessary financial aid documents (FAFSA, CSS Profile), and completing the financial aid application.
Office Hours
Each participant meets one-on-one with a SCholars Program staff member to review the student’s application and to discuss transfer readiness and transfer credits. Questions about the financial aid process are also addressed.
Visit SC: A Day in the Life of a Trojan
This day-long event takes place in the Spring and provides an opportunity for prospective transfer students to experience what it is like to be a “Trojan.” The agenda for this event includes a campus tour, visits to resource centers across campus, participation in a mock lecture, and many other activities that are both educational and enjoyable.
Campus Activities
Participants of the SCholars Club are presented with opportunities to attend several USC events throughout the year to further familiarize them with our campus (e.g. cultural events, sporting events, lectures, etc.).
Ideal candidates for the SCholars Club will meet the following selection criteria:
Student has completed at least one semester (preferably one year) of courses
Student maintains full-time enrollment (enrolled in approximately 4 courses per semester)
Student has minimal withdrawals (Ws) on their academic record
Student’s course selection fulfills IGETC requirements or is enrolled in transferable courses
Once admitted to the SCholars Club, participants attend a Kick-off Breakfast in the Fall at USC that honors their academic accomplishments. This reception introduces SCholars Club participants to the USC campus culture, and is meant to excite students about transferring to a selective, research institution. The reception also provides an opportunity for current USC students who are ELAC, LACC, and LATTC alumni to interact with newly selected SCholars Club participants.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Use of USC services
Each SCholars Club participant receives a personalized USC SCholars Program identification card. The card grants participants access to USC’s electronic resources in addition to services offered by USC’s Libraries and Writing Center.
Four- Part Transfer Success Seminar Series
Part One: Why transfer?This orientation session introduces participants to the program’s goals and guidelines. Participants meet program staff and a panel of currently enrolled USC transfer students. Students are asked to bring an outline of their admissions essay to the next session.
Part Two: Why transfer to USC?This workshop details the benefits of attending a highly selective private institution. The session also informs participants about USC’s general admission requirements, USC’s character and mission, and about the unique opportunities afforded to USC students because of its location and rich relationship with the City of Los Angeles. Students receive feedback on their outline, and prepare a draft of their application essay(s) for the following workshop.
Parts Three & Four: How to transfer to USC: applying and funding your USC education. The USC Admission’s Officer assigned specifically to ELAC, LACC, and LATTC respectively, provide information on admission requirements, tips, and guidelines for the application essay(s). In addition, a USC Financial Aid Representative provides information about unique funding opportunities, necessary financial aid documents (FAFSA, CSS Profile), and completing the financial aid application.
Office Hours
Each participant meets one-on-one with a SCholars Program staff member to review the student’s application and to discuss transfer readiness and transfer credits. Questions about the financial aid process are also addressed.
Visit SC: A Day in the Life of a Trojan
This day-long event takes place in the Spring and provides an opportunity for prospective transfer students to experience what it is like to be a “Trojan.” The agenda for this event includes a campus tour, visits to resource centers across campus, participation in a mock lecture, and many other activities that are both educational and enjoyable.
Campus Activities
Participants of the SCholars Club are presented with opportunities to attend several USC events throughout the year to further familiarize them with our campus (e.g. cultural events, sporting events, lectures, etc.).
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Scholarship News
Are you thinking of pursuing higher studies? Then you may probably be thinking of financial backing as well. You need not always depend on loans to go in for higher studies. Apart from educational loans, monetary aid is available to students as Scholarships and Endowments. Scholarships enable deserving students to pursue higher education in their sphere of study or go for specialization by providing them necessary monetary assistance as course fee and book grant without having to repay loans. Today scholarships and stipend are available to school students, college students, research fellows etc. The scholarships may be funded by Individual Trusts, Government Institutions, Institutions of Higher Learning like Universities, by Corporate Houses or by Missionaries and Charitable Trusts. The students have to fulfill the eligibility criteria as laid down by the respective organizations or institutions offering scholarships to be in receipt of these scholarships. The eligibility criteria set by institutions may be ones regarding the minimum and maximum age limit of applicants, the academic ability (scholarships are usually given to meritorious students who have performed exceptionally well in academics), exceptional interest in a particular field, research work carried out in that field etc. Scholarships are available in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Sports, Fine Arts and a number of other fields. While some of the scholarships enable students to pursue studies in India, International Scholarships enable students to pursue higher studies abroad. Some of these scholarships are quite prestigious and being a recipient of it gives adds weightage to one's resume.
RELIANCE CAPITAL SCALE
Reliance Capital scales up stake in Fame to 11%
Aminah Sheikh/Mumbai - Feb 18,2010 00:26 AM
The Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Capital has scaled up its stake in theatre chain Fame India from 8.13 per cent to nearly 11 per cent. This is subsequent to the demand from the Ambani group company, Reliance MediaWorks, for an explanation from Fame for spurning its takeover suit in favour of rival, INOX Leisure.
Reliance Capital began with a 3.5 per cent stake in Fame India and had been continuously shoring up its stake. However, INOX has already taken a 51 per cent stake in the company and announced an open offer for a further 20 per cent.
Reliance Capital's acquisition has been made at share prices between Rs 44 and Rs 75. Fame's stock closed at Rs 75 today, five per cent up from yesterday's close. This makes Fame five times costlier than its peers in the multiplex industry, based on its price to earnings (PE) ratio. For example, while Fame's PE is 97.79 based on today's price, that of Cinemax and Inox Leisure are 14.53 and 18.76, respectively.
Reliance MediaWorks claimed to have expressed interest in acquiring stake in Fame India at Rs 80 per share, though Fame had said earlier it did not get any formal written offer. Analysts said with INOX already having 51 per cent stake, the scaling up of stake could be Reliance MediaWorks' attempt to make the deal more expensive for INOX.
It is not known whether INOX will increase its open offer price (Rs 51 a share), but sources close to the deal say it may not, as it already has 51 per cent in Fame. The open offer is scheduled in April.
Analysts said if Reliance MediaWorks could increase its stake in the company to 26 per cent through open market operations or an open offer (which would be triggered if they increased it to 15 per cent), the company would secure a position on the board.
Reliance MediaWorks has been crying foul in the last few weeks, claiming it had made an offer to Fame's promoter, Shravan Shroff, to acquire stake at Rs 80 per share and threatened regulatory action against Fame India. However, in an earlier interview to Business Standard, Shroff had clarified, "Reliance MediaWorks never made a written offer to acquire stake in Fame at Rs 80.&"
ASHOK VERMA
PGDM IIsem
Aminah Sheikh/Mumbai - Feb 18,2010 00:26 AM
The Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Capital has scaled up its stake in theatre chain Fame India from 8.13 per cent to nearly 11 per cent. This is subsequent to the demand from the Ambani group company, Reliance MediaWorks, for an explanation from Fame for spurning its takeover suit in favour of rival, INOX Leisure.
Reliance Capital began with a 3.5 per cent stake in Fame India and had been continuously shoring up its stake. However, INOX has already taken a 51 per cent stake in the company and announced an open offer for a further 20 per cent.
Reliance Capital's acquisition has been made at share prices between Rs 44 and Rs 75. Fame's stock closed at Rs 75 today, five per cent up from yesterday's close. This makes Fame five times costlier than its peers in the multiplex industry, based on its price to earnings (PE) ratio. For example, while Fame's PE is 97.79 based on today's price, that of Cinemax and Inox Leisure are 14.53 and 18.76, respectively.
Reliance MediaWorks claimed to have expressed interest in acquiring stake in Fame India at Rs 80 per share, though Fame had said earlier it did not get any formal written offer. Analysts said with INOX already having 51 per cent stake, the scaling up of stake could be Reliance MediaWorks' attempt to make the deal more expensive for INOX.
It is not known whether INOX will increase its open offer price (Rs 51 a share), but sources close to the deal say it may not, as it already has 51 per cent in Fame. The open offer is scheduled in April.
Analysts said if Reliance MediaWorks could increase its stake in the company to 26 per cent through open market operations or an open offer (which would be triggered if they increased it to 15 per cent), the company would secure a position on the board.
Reliance MediaWorks has been crying foul in the last few weeks, claiming it had made an offer to Fame's promoter, Shravan Shroff, to acquire stake at Rs 80 per share and threatened regulatory action against Fame India. However, in an earlier interview to Business Standard, Shroff had clarified, "Reliance MediaWorks never made a written offer to acquire stake in Fame at Rs 80.&"
ASHOK VERMA
PGDM IIsem
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The NIIT National Aptitude Test (NITAT)
The NIIT National Aptitude Test (NITAT) introduced by NIIT in the year 2004 tests the acumen of graduate students in the fields of science, commerce, arts and engineering before they embark on a professional career in the information technology sector.Coming into existence in 1981, NIIT works with the principle of establishing a congenial relationship between people and computers. NIIT provides necessary guidance and assistance to business firms as well as individuals in the field of information technology. NIIT has its presence in more than 40 countries of the world and has become a brand name in as far as software and software technology is concerned.
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The NIIT National Aptitude Test is conducted on an all India basis in more than 100 cities and towns of the country. Some of important centers for NIIT AT are Agra, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon.Since its introduction, the NITAT has become a benchmark for those who wish to make a career in IT and ITES. This initiative from NIIT is a positive step from the point of view of students who really wish to have an idea regarding their inherent ability and competence to excel in the field of information technology. The IT industry in general also hopes to benefit from this exercise as more and more capable students will come to the forefront and contribute effectively to the growth of this sector. Eligibility :Students who have successfully passed their 10+2 examinations or are into their engineering degree courses or graduation courses in either science or arts or commerce can take this testType of Test :The NITAT is an aptitude test for 1½ hour’s duration whereby the student has to answer to certain objective type questions.Application for Scholarships :Address :Corporate OfficeNIIT Limited85, Sector 32, InstitutionalGurgaon 122001Phone No: +91 (124) 4293000Fax No: +91 (124) 4293333 Related Link: www.niit.com
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The NIIT National Aptitude Test is conducted on an all India basis in more than 100 cities and towns of the country. Some of important centers for NIIT AT are Agra, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon.Since its introduction, the NITAT has become a benchmark for those who wish to make a career in IT and ITES. This initiative from NIIT is a positive step from the point of view of students who really wish to have an idea regarding their inherent ability and competence to excel in the field of information technology. The IT industry in general also hopes to benefit from this exercise as more and more capable students will come to the forefront and contribute effectively to the growth of this sector. Eligibility :Students who have successfully passed their 10+2 examinations or are into their engineering degree courses or graduation courses in either science or arts or commerce can take this testType of Test :The NITAT is an aptitude test for 1½ hour’s duration whereby the student has to answer to certain objective type questions.Application for Scholarships :Address :Corporate OfficeNIIT Limited85, Sector 32, InstitutionalGurgaon 122001Phone No: +91 (124) 4293000Fax No: +91 (124) 4293333 Related Link: www.niit.com
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