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SHANGHAI, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Western International School of Shanghai (Shanghai, China) is one of the only international schools in Shanghai to offer scholarships to both incoming students, and to top graduates going on to university. The Western International School is a leading international school in Shanghai, and the only full continuum IB World School in mainland China offering the four IB Programmes: the Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), the Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), the Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the Career-related Programme (IBCP).

The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) offers a globalized international education with a strong focus on student-centered learning. The school combines academic rigor with a focus on creative arts through our visual arts, music, and performing arts programs. WISS is a school that believes in and invests in its students.

The WISS Scholarship Program provides students with exceptional talent the opportunity to receive a top international education at the Western International School of Shanghai. The scholarship program has been designed to attract students of high caliber, whose talents, interests, and values are aligned with our school.

The WISS Scholarship Program offers four types of scholarship, each with a different purpose and seeking to include a wide variety of students in our diverse, international, and caring community.

The WISS University Scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify the IB learner profile based on their academic record and IB exam scores. Since the WISS University Scholarship launched three years ago, WISS has awarded 13 scholarships totaling $165,000 USD to be used for university tuition fees.

The WISS IB Diploma Full Academic Scholarship is awarded to candidates with exceptional academic achievement who show promise of excelling in the IB Diploma Programme.

The WISS Outstanding Achievement Partial Scholarship is a partial tuition scholarship for students who demonstrate excellent results in academics or a specialized area like sports, art, or music.

The WISS Financial Assistance Scholarship is offered to students in Early Years, Primary, and Secondary who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship enables WISS to maintain a socio-economically and internationally diverse school.

In addition to the four WISS scholarships, the school has partnered with FirstPoint USA to offer WISS students opportunities to obtain sports scholarships and with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to offer IBCP students scholarships to their Rising Star Program.

The Western International School of Shanghai knows that your child’s education is an investment, and through this comprehensive scholarship program, hopes to give more students a chance to attend WISS – a place where students explore their passions, develop holistically, and succeed.

To learn more about the Western International School of Shanghai and the WISS Scholarship Program visit www.wiss.cn or contact the WISS Admissions Team at +86 21 6976 6388 or admissions@wiss.cn .

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LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the opening of applications for its College Scholarship Program, which is designed to help reduce financial barriers for talented students applying to selective colleges and universities. In addition to the financial award, selected students receive college planning guidance and ongoing advising throughout their college experience and early career. Students also benefit from joining a unique network of scholars and alumni.

«Year after year we are amazed by the talent, passion, and determination of today’s high school students,» said Seppy Basili, the Foundation’s executive director. «In a time of national crisis and uncertainty, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is especially proud to help students meet their greatest potential, through financial support, individualized advising and coaching, and the connection to a diverse community of peer scholars.»

The College Scholarship Program awards up to $40,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study to complete their bachelor’s degree. The application is available exclusively via the Common App’s online platform, which provides a familiar and streamlined experience for students.

«Too often, students with incredible academic promise and achievement are locked out of the opportunity to attend a highly selective university, due to cost,» said Jenny Rickard, President and CEO of Common App. «We are committed to helping vulnerable students, and especially students of color, access a life-changing postsecondary education. The Cooke College Scholarship is one of those avenues that serves as a tremendous resource to ensure exceptionally talented students with financial need have the opportunities to succeed.»

To be eligible for the Cooke College Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.

• Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2021.
• Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2021.
• GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Income – Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.
• This year, the Cooke Foundation will not require applicants to submit test scores for the College Scholarship Program application, and we will be «test blind» in the review process.

Through a longstanding partnership with the College Board, the Foundation is able to increase opportunities for students identified through the PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10. The Foundation received 5,400 completed College Scholarship Program applications last year and selected 118 Cooke College Scholars. Before heading to campus this fall, new scholars have the opportunity to virtually connect and network with their cohort, and participate in college and career workshops led by program staff and alumni.  

The final deadline to submit the completed College Scholarship Program application is October 30, 2020. The application will close at midnight in the applicant’s local time zone.

For more details on the scholarships and the application process, please visit:
www.jkcf.org/college.

About the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $222 million in scholarships to over 2,800 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $115 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org

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LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the opening of applications for its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which is designed to help reduce financial barriers for talented students applying to selective colleges and universities. In addition to the financial award, selected students receive college planning guidance and ongoing advising throughout their college experience and early career. Students also benefit from joining a unique network of scholars and alumni.

«We know that community college students demonstrate great leadership and academic achievements, yet are often overlooked by selective colleges and universities,» said Seppy Basili, the Foundation’s executive director. «We are proud to shine a spotlight on exceptional community college students, and offer a community of peers, advisers, and alumni that can support their transition to a new institution, and to a meaningful career.» 

The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, awards community college students with up to $40,000 per year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree. The application is available exclusively via the Common App’s online platform, which provides a familiar and streamlined experience for students.

«Community college can be a terrific, affordable pathway to some of our country’s top universities,» said Jenny Rickard, President and CEO of Common App. «We are committed to helping vulnerable students and students of color access a life-changing postsecondary education, and believe the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is among the best opportunities for exceptionally talented students. Cost should not get in the way, and we are proud to make accessing financial aid easier for students.»

To be eligible for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, at a minimum, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Sophomore Status – Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by January 1, 2021, or a recent graduate (since spring 2016).
• Fall College Enrollment– Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2021.
• GPA– Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
• Financial Need– Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000.
• No previous enrollment or attendance at a four-year institution – Students who have attended a four-year institution in the past are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Foundation received nearly 1,500 completed Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship applications last year and selected 50 Cooke Transfer Scholars. Before heading to campus this fall, new scholars have the opportunity to virtually connect and network with their cohort, and participate in college and career workshops led by program staff and alumni.  

The final deadline to submit the completed Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application is January 6, 2021. The application will close at midnight in the applicant’s local time zone.

For more details on the scholarships and the application process, please visit: www.jkcf.org/transfer.

About the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $222 million in scholarships to over 2,800 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $115 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org

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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With months of quarantine, travel restrictions, and a new way of living, it’s no wonder we’re all looking for ways to cope in the age of COVID-19. Getting away to a Japanese garden like Portland Japanese Garden might be just the answer you need.

1. Experience another country without taking a flight – Transport yourself to Japan by visiting a Japanese garden to see an authentic tea house and hear the distant clunk of a bamboo shishi odoshi, or deer chaser.
2. Being outside is healthy – There’s increasing evidence that being outside is the safest way to get out of the house while staying healthy and socially distanced.
3. It will be your most popular Instagram post – With the picturesque bridges, meandering paths, and photogenic Koi fish, it’s hard to take a bad photo at a Japanese garden. Your followers will thank you for not posting another photo of your #dinnerathome.
4. Water Under the Bridge – One day we can say that about 2020. But for now, walking over bridges helps the mind and body move forward.
5. Zig Zag Bridges Offer Different Perspectives – Life looks different when you turn a corner and look from another perspective. You might even think of some silver linings from COVID-19.
6. Japanese gardens are designed for every season – So no matter when you go, it’s always looking its best.
7. Embracing Wabi Sabi – This Japanese concept of seeing the perfection in the imperfection is especially helpful as we’re trying to deal with everything from home schooling to home hair coloring.
8. They’re relevant in this age of racial reckoning – Many Japanese gardens, like Portland Japanese Garden, were established in the U.S. after World War II as a way for two cultures to come together on common ground. They promote the importance of an open heart, tolerance, and mutual understanding.

About Portland Japanese Garden:
Portland Japanese Garden is a nonprofit organization originally founded in 1963 as a place for cross-cultural understanding following World War II. The Garden is considered the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan and the foremost Japanese cultural organization in North America. For information on visiting see: japanesegarden.org/reopening.

Media Contacts:  
Megumi Kato | 503-542-0288| mkato@japanesegarden.org   
Lisa Christy | 503-328-0050 | lchristy@japanesegarden.org

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