Many of you have been asking what the requirements are for applying for a scholarship towards Newport Asia Pacific University's online MS in TESOL degree or TESOL certificate programs. In order to qualify for a scholarship, students must meet the basic requirements of the University: 1. Graduate students must have completed the minimum of a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent. 2. Non-native English speaking students require a TOEFL score of 500 and every student is expected to have a level of language ability that will permit understanding of the textbooks, course materials and assignments. However, it has been recommended by non-native English speaking students enrolled in the program that a TOEFL score of 570 or higher would be advisable. 3. Students applying for a scholarship must be highly motivated individuals who must maintain a B or 3.0 average throughout their term of study. Scholarship recipients must work at the pace of his/her cohort and turn in assignments on schedule. Scholarship recipients who fail to meet these and a number of other standards set forth by the University must forfeit their scholarships. 4. Students must have access to the Internet with one of the following Internet Browsers: - Netscape Navigator 3.0 or higher - Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher For information regarding the application procedures, please see http://www.asiapacificu.edu/scholarship/apply.html As a reminder, the first online class for the certificate program "Second Language Teaching and Learning" with Professor David Nunan will begin on Aug. 15th and the following term on Oct. 19th. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please let me know right away so that I may assist you in the enrollment procedures. If you would like a scholarship application form to be sent to you by e-mail, please send a request to [log in to unmask] In addition, I apologize for the confusion that a mistake on the website had created. Until just recently, the application on the website stated that the $100.00 application fee was not refundable. I checked this out, however, and this is not the case. This application fee is refundable minus bank wire and/or exchange rate fees if the scholarship is not awarded and the application for admission is cancelled by the student. I apologize for any confusion this has created and thank those of you that brought this to my attention. Cordially, D. Povinsky Student Services THE DISTANCE LEARNING CENTER ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tel: +81 (0)48-463-3077 The Distance Learning Center Fax: +81 (0)48-464-4199 1-4-3-202 Maruyamadai e-mail: [log in to unmask] Wako-Shi, Saitama 351-0112 JAPAN ---------------------------------------------------------------- REPRESENTING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING Visit our web site at: http://www.distance-learning.org -----------------------------------------------------------------