The 9 best scholarship programs to study abroad

If you are thinking about studying a degree, postgraduate or doctorate abroad, we bring you the selection of the 9 best scholarship programs to do it......

Studying abroad is becoming easier, and they offer you the possibility of having an international experience, immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, learn to be independent and to take care of yourself. If you plan to study abroad but do not have the money to do it, we bring you a selection of the best scholarships for Uruguayan students:

Fulbright Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission of the United States offers several scholarships for Uruguayan students who want to study in the United States:

Humphrey fellowships for professionals who want to have a North American development experience for 1 year (opens in March)

Scholarships for professors and researchers to carry out a research project at a university in the United States

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening [The Chevening Scholarship is an international scholarship scheme which enables students with leadership qualities from 144 countries and territories to undertake postgraduate study or courses in universities in the United Kingdom] scholarships are for leading university graduates who wish to pursue a master's degree at a university in the UK, to develop professionally, to contact professionals from all over the world and to live in the UK for 1 year. The new call begins in August 2016.

Carolina Foundation Scholarships

The Carolina Foundation offers more than 500 scholarships for Ibero-American students who want to do a postgraduate, doctorate, short postdoctoral stay, participate in their program of entrepreneurship or a stay in universities or research centers in Spain. Scholarships are held every year in December.

Scholarships Santander

Uruguayan students can access various forms of Santander scholarships:

Scholarships for students of degree of 3,000 euros; 70 mobility grants at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM);Scholarships of the Regional Mobility Program of Undergraduate Students to spend a semester of undergraduate studies in some Latin American country.Scholarships of interuniversity cooperation of the Universitat Jaume I to make a masters in the Spanish university

Santander Americampus scholarships to exchange Uruguayan students with the University of Zaragoza, Spain Santander scholarships for Postgraduate Studies Master's and Doctorate, at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) of Spain

OAS Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program has been in existence since 1958 and awards scholarships for undergraduate, master's, doctoral and postgraduate research at partner universities, as well as professional development grants.

DAAD Scholarships

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), through the German Embassy in Uruguay, annually awards scholarships to international students, including Uruguayan students, to study in Germany. The scholarships available for Uruguayans are generally postgraduate and offer 3 types:

Scholarships for full doctoral studies in Germany (3,5 years)

Research stays from 1 to 6 months in Germany Scholarship research grants with a German tutor and stays in Germany and Uruguay

Scholarships Eiffel

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was created by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and offers scholarships for master's and doctoral studies at French universities. The 2016 call is open now and will be until 8 January 2016. Apply for the Eiffel scholarships

Endevour Scholarships

Endevour scholarships are awarded by the Australian Ministry of Education and offer the possibility of studying a master's or doctorate in the country; And also offers professional development grants from 1 to 4 months, vocational education diplomas from 1 to 2.5 years, and exchange scholarships of up to 6 months for master, doctoral and postdoctoral students. 

Banting Scholarships

The Government of Canada offers Banting scholarships for postdoctoral studies in medicine, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities at a Canadian institution. They are a maximum of 2 years (non-renewable), are granted approximately 70 a year, up to 70,000 dollars per year, are convened in April and are open until September.

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12 tips to improve collaboration between families and teachers

The role of teachers and parents in the education of children are complementary and essential for a comprehensive education, both academic and cultural, emotional, social and values. That is why it is important to walk in the same direction to reinforce in a mutual way what has been learned in the two areas: the school and the family. However, sometimes, rather than collaborate, they contribute to barriers to communication and understanding in the educational community. We collect twelve tips for families and teachers that will improve dialogue, promote comprehensive education and, ultimately, help the child's performance in and out of school.

12 tips to improve collaboration between families and teachers

SEVEN TIPS FOR PARENTS TO BE IMPLIED

The following recommendations will help you achieve a more fluid and profitable relationship with your child's teachers.

1. Value the teacher and his work. He relies on his criteria and listens and respects his decisions because the teacher is the one who knows the keys to the teaching-learning process.

2. Maintain frequent communication. Always go to the teacher to call a meeting and, if possible, twice a course. It is best not to wait until problems arise to treat them: if you maintain the communication, you can tackle them together in advance.

3. Turn to your help for educational problems or conflicts. If difficulties arise with a specific subject, behavior problems or conflicts, or if you have any questions you need to solve, ask for a meeting with the teacher to discuss the issue, before making a decision based only on your child's version.

4. Do not question the authority of the teacher. Your child should understand that in the school setting, your reference is the teacher and you should always treat him with

And accept their decisions and indications. For this, the first that must respect the teacher are the parents, especially in front of their children.

5. Talk to your children about school. Pay attention to the attitude of the child or adolescent regarding the school, study, different subjects etc. It is important that you are aware of how you are moving forward and whether you have any specific problems, be they academic or behavioral.

6. Reinforce learning. Work at home should complement the work done at the school, not only in terms of study and homework, but also in the formation of values, interest in culture and art or the promotion of reading. To do this, keep an educational environment at home that encourages curiosity and creativity.

7. Participates in school activities. It tries to participate whenever the collaboration of the parents is required in celebrations or special acts that are developed in the school environment. By involving yourself, you will support the work of the center and the teachers and show the child that you value their work in school.

FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEACHERS

It is important the contribution of the teachers to achieve a better communication with the student's family. To do this, it applies the following guidelines:

8. Listen to parents. They are the ones who know the child best, their particularities and their reactions when he comes home from school. Advise them tactfully, but always listen first. Consider them your allies and make them see that they are an essential part of the child's education.

9. Ask and show interest. Ask parents for behavioral changes, problems at home that may lead to a drop in school performance or attitudes that may differ in the family and school environment. The more information you have about the child, the better you can meet their needs.

10. Customize meetings and communications. Do not limit yourself to general information about the progress in the classroom, be specific and prepare before you meet or send an information note to offer parents as much information as possible about their child, their difficulties and personal strengths.

11. Give all the necessary explanations. When having an encounter with parents, speak simply and do not be afraid to extend yourself in giving directions, comment on the child's behavior in the classroom or describe the areas in which he can improve. Take care of all your questions and try to make the talk as informative as possible so that parents know how to act to solve the problems that your child may face.

12. Talk with parents to reinforce behavior as well. Do not limit communications with the family to problematic or negative situations; It is advisable to also highlight the positive aspects or the improvements that the child has experienced.

 

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