Learn about Liberal Arts education in the U.S. and get tips on applying for scholarships. Our book of the month guides students on how to get money for college and a special information session on the 20th provides in depth information on financial aid for graduate students. Don’t forget to check out our scholarships of the month.

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Tuesday, January 18th Liberal Arts Education Closed:
FREE Information Session: Monday, January 17:
Maybe you are just beginning the
La licenciatura y como financiarla process of researching study options in Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
the U.S., or perhaps you have just
Thursday, January 20th submitted your applications and are Community Values:
waiting to hear back from universities. Liberal arts also imparts values upon stu-
Free Information Session:
Either way, you have probably come dents that encourage cooperation, com-
Graduate Financial Aid across the term “liberal arts.” Liberal munity-building, and a general under-
and Scholarships arts is an integral aspect of U.S. higher standing of what it means to engage in
With Guest:
education, but what exactly does liberal society at large.
arts mean and what are it’s benefits?
Flexibility and exploration:
Tuesday, January 25th The Liberal Arts Philosophy: Also, liberal arts is flexible, encourages
experimenting with new ideas and sub-
Free Information Session: Liberal Arts is short for “liberal arts ject matter, and does not force students
How to Choose and Finance a Grad- and sciences.” U.S. undergraduate to commit to a field of study before they
uate Program education is based on this concept, have learned about all available options.
which provides a well -rounded Students can “double major” by electing
The above events will take place academic education that develops two areas of study, which do not neces-
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With full name and area of study which to specialize (called a major) and schools prefer to hire or admit students
take about 25 to 50 percent of their with a liberal arts education and trust
classes in the major area. that students who have excelled in the
liberal arts setting will possess the skills
Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education: and concepts necessary to succeed in
intellectually demanding environments.
Thinking Skills:
A liberal arts education develops
students’ intellectual and critical
thinking, and to provides them with a
broad understanding of multiple
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2. JANUARY 2011, ISSUE #58
Advising Tip of the Month: Applying for Scholarships
If you are planning to study in the U.S., you should begin to look for scholarships
RIGHT NOW.
These competitive awards are for students who exhibit special characteristics, such
as country of origin (Mexico!) or financial need, or talents such as skills in arts/
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3. JANUARY 2011, ISSUE #58
Scholarships & Opportunities Listings
For a more complete listing of scholarship opportunities, log on to Facebook or Twitter and be-
come a fan or friend of EducationUSA Mexico City!
1. Undergraduate Scholarships:
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Kalamazoo College How to Get Money for College:
Kalamazoo College offers a wide range of financial
Financing Your Future Beyond Federal Aid
assistance to applicants who do not hold US citizen-
ship or US permanent residency. Two kinds of finan- Published by Peterson’s
cial assistance are available:
 Need-based– For families that cannot cover the Peterson’s How to Get Money for College is a compre-
hensive guide filled with valuable information about
costs associated with attending Kalamazoo. Appli-
college costs and financial aid opportunities. You will
cants must submit the International Student Fi-
find a breakdown of need-based and non-need based
nancial Aid Application form as they apply for ad-
scholarship aid, loans, work-study, and athletic
mission. If admitted, Kalamazoo will attempt to
awards. It includes a quick reference chart for at-a-
meet the applicant’s financial need with grants
glance comparisons of over 2,100 four-year institu-
and work aid.
tions. Peterson’s will also walk you through analyzing
financial aid award letters, searching for scholarships
 Merit-based– Based on academic and/or co-
online, and answers to students’ and parents’ fre-
curricular achievements in high school without
quently asked questions.
regard to financial need. There are two opportuni-
ties to receive merit based scholarships:
Call number: IIE 378.3025 HOW
 Merit Scholarships– Up to $18,500 per year. All With a free membership card, check out this book from the Benja-
admitted applicants will automatically be consid- min Franklin Library. If you need a library card, please visit:
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bfcredencial.pdf
ered. No additional forms are required.
 Enlightened Leadership Awards- $5,000 a year. 2. Graduate Scholarship:
Application due February 1st.
Washington College of Law
For more information visit: admission@kzoo.edu
The International Legal Studies Program at American Univer-
sity (AU) in Washington DC is a Master of Laws program in
Randolph College international law. AU offers scholarships awards based upon
a combination of academic merit and financial need consid-
Randolph College is pleased to offer international erations. Scholarship applications require some combination
students academic scholarships, which range from of the following: personal statement, current resume, and a
$4,000-$18,000 per year as well as need-based aid scholarship application form.
which comes in the form of college grants and cam-
For more information visit: www.american.edu/ilsp/
pus work study.
scholarly_competitions
Randolph invites you to learn more about financial
aid offerings by visiting their website. You are also
welcome to contact them via email or phone with
any questions.
For more information visit:
www.randolphcollege.edu
Email: jmcgrath@randolphcollege.edu
Phone: +434-947-8996
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