Posts tagged with ‘Washington

Academy prepares for Rhodes scholarships

November 26th, 2005

The Naval Academy has had seven Rhodes scholarships in the past two years — a feat that took a lot preparation.
Before this year’s four winners and another finalist traveled across the country for final interviews last weekend, they had met once a week for two months to read the classics and discuss current events. They [...]

Microsoft Scholarship Program for 2006-2007 School Year

November 19th, 2005

Program Overview
Microsoft is committed to building the pipeline of future computer scientists. Our scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
Microsoft is excited [...]

Study abroad will help address security, diplomacy issues

November 14th, 2005

BY STEVE IVEY
Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON - Giving more American college students an international education is key to addressing the United States’ increasing security and diplomacy challenges in the Middle East and economic challenges from China and India, according to a report to be released Monday.
The Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Program, first proposed by [...]