From juniku at hotmail.com Thu Feb 22 23:07:39 2001 From: juniku at hotmail.com (Uk Lushi) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:07:39 -0000 Subject: [Alb-Educ] College Admissions Workshop #1 Message-ID: >>From: Aridori at aol.com >>>To: juniku at hotmail.com >>>Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:39:41 EST >>> >>>ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION O R G A N I Z E S >>> >>>"COLLEGE ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP #1" >>> >>> >>>ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS >>>THE ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION SEEKING TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFYING >>>STUDENTS. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT THE WORKSHOP. >>> >>> >>>Information on: >>>College Admissions (Freshman and Transfer) >>>Financial Aid - Grants, Loans & Scholarships >>>Graduate & Professional Schools (Law School, MBA) >>>US Military Academy information & ROTC programs >>>Mentoring program to assist in the application process >>>PSAT, SAT, LSAT, GRE & GMAT preparations >>>And all other questions will be answered. >>> >>>Saturday, February 24th, 2001 >>>11 am - 4 pm >>> >>>John Jay College, Manhattan, NY: >>>445 West 59th Street & 10th Ave. >>>at the "N" building in Room 3232. >>> >>> TRAINS: A,B,C,D,1,9 trains to 59th St. & Columbus Circle - >>>or >>> N & R trains to 57th St. & 7th Ave. >>>QUESTIONS? E-MAIL: Shoqata_Atlantiku at hotmail.com or leave message at >>>office telephone # (718)863-4080 > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com From juniku at hotmail.com Sat Feb 24 18:23:24 2001 From: juniku at hotmail.com (Uk Lushi) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 23:23:24 -0000 Subject: [Alb-Educ] Education Programs Of Atlantic Association Message-ID: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE*PLEASE DISTRIBUTE*PLEASE DISTRUBUTE!!! 1. THE ORGANIZATION Shoqata Atlantiku-Atlantic Association Inc. was founded in 2000 as a not-for-profit organization under NYS Incorporation law. The statutes explicitly express the non-political nature of the organization. The purpose of Shoqata Atlantiku-Atlantic Association is to further the understanding between Albanians and Americans through various educational and informational programs. Additionally, the organization plans to develop and implement programs that will foster the development and advancement of Albanians both in the United States as well as in Albania, Kosova, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece. 2. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Shoqata Atlantiku-Atlantic Inc. Education Development Program is under the independent direction and guidance of the Atlantic Foundation (AEF) a) ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Annual merit and need-based scholarships ranging from US$-500 to US$1000+ to help students meet the costs of higher education. Application, standardized test scores and essay are required. b)ATLANTIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION-HOMELAND FINANCIAL CREDITS AEF will take financial responsibility fo re-paying a portion of the loans undertaken by students during their course of study. The percentage of re-payment is contingent upon the student accepting placement and working in an approved list of governmental or non-governmental organizations in either Albania or Kosova after graduation. Application, standardized test scores, interview and essay required. 3. USA-TMK MILITARY EXCHANGE PROGRAM Full sponsorship (tuition, fees, room & board, transportation and books) of students from Kosova to attend any one of the following U.S. colleges: U.S. Military Academy West Point, Virginia Military Institute or The Citadel. Program requires that students return to Kosova to serve as officers in the TMK for a period of no less than 3 years active. Application, personal interviews, English Proficiency TOEFL minimum score 500, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and essay required. 4. U.S. COLLEGE AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM All students interested in receiving free guidance and help throughout the college admissions process will be assigned a mentor. The program will also organize additional workshops, Internet networking lists, trips to visit colleges and the organization of an Annual College Fair. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PLEASE CONTACT AEF ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Viktor Ula viktor.ula at yale.edu Florim Lajqi florim_uck at hotmail.com Veton Berisha vtberisha at aol.com Paul Mirdita pmir at aol.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHOQATA ATLANTIKU-ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION Inc. OR IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION PLEASE CONTACT Arber Muriqi aridori at aol.com Shoqata Atlantiku-Atlantic Association Inc. c/o Pilgrim Station P.O. Box 610170 Bronx, New York 10461-0170 phone: (718) 863-4080 FAX: (718) 863- 3898 e-mail: shoqata_atlantiku at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com