Beyond Winning: National Scholarship Competitions And The Student Experience - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1557287880 ISBN 13 : 9781557287885

Editeur : University of Arkansas Press, 2005

Synopsis

Each year thousands of students apply for competitive national and international scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, and Fulbright. The competition for these awards is intense, and students look to scholarship advisors for support. Many universities have created an office or designated part of an office to assist these students, which has provided greater access for students who may not have applied previously or successfully. It has also increased the competition.

The twelve essays in this collection from the 2003 National Association of Fellowships Advisors Conference held at the University of Denver. Essays by the heads of the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates, and Truman Scholarship foundations provide a sense of the philosophy and direction of their programs. The essays provide information on new initiatives, insights into the history and significance of the programs, and insider tips for application and interview preparation.

Other essays focus on the advising and application process from successful
advisors at various universities, how the U.K. higher educational system differs from that in the United States, and the key issue of ethics in the application process. All the essays demonstrate that the scholarship application experience itself is a valuable one that is more about learning and service than it is about winning.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Suzanne McCray is the associate dean of the Honors College at the University of Arkansas and also directs the Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships. She was the vice president of the National Association of Fellowships Advisors and is currently its president.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Arkansas Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1557287880
• ISBN 13: 9781557287885
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 170
• Éditeur: McCray Suzanne
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