Postgraduate funding (taught programme) Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships: Full-fee Scholarships

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Information for 2012/2013

Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. The University will award a limited number of scholarships and the standards required are very high.

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.

Australia Government Scholarships to African countries

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As part of the Australian Government’s increasing engagement in Africa, Australia Awards in Africa (AAA) offer study opportunities at post-graduate level to candidates from eligible African countries. The scholarships are offered at Masters level for up to two years as well as short professional development courses of up to three months. There are also limited opportunities for PhD studies in Agriculture-related disciplines.

Australia is committed to developing the capacity and leadership skills of Africans so they can effectively contribute to development in their home countries. The scholarships, which are implemented by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), are part of Australia’s effort to assist African countries realise the Millennium Development Goals. They also help build institutional and people-to-people linkages.

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) in Africa provide opportunities for people from selected countries to undertake Post-graduate diploma or Masters degree programs in Australia. This program does not currently include undergraduate or doctorate studies.

ADS have replaced most scholarships previously offered by AusAID in Africa, namely the Nelson Mandela Scholarships and Australian Development Cooperation Scholarships (ADCOS).

Eligibility criteria for Australia Awards may differ from country to country. For more details on the application guidelines and eligibility, click here

The National Doctoral Programme of Advanced Diagnostic Technologies and Applications (DIA-NET) has 4 open positions for four year doctoral training – for 2012-2015.

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4 open positions for four year doctoral training

” DIA-NET provides funding of 13 770 €/year for salary (including side costs) and the supervisor is responsible for arranging funding for the remaining part of the salary.  The salary for the positions will be based on the salary system of the Finnish universities. The basic salary is based on level 2 corresponding to 1867,48 €/month. In addition, a personal share is paid varying from 0% to 46% depending on the performance level.

The applicant must not be a member of an other doctoral program. Admission requirements also include that the applicants should have a higher academic degree in a diagnostics-related field or graduate in the near future. In addition it is expected that the application introduces collaboration between different partners (academic, industrial, or other scientific community related).

The following documents should be attached to the free form application:

  1. Applicant’s curriculum vitae, including education and work experience.
  2. A research plan approved by the supervisor (in English; max. 5 pages excluding abstract and references; instructions at www.sci.utu.fi/biokemia/opiskelu/tutkijakoulut/Instructions.html).
  3. A supervision agreement (www.sci.utu.fi/biokemia/opiskelu/tutkijakoulut/Instructions.html).
  4. A plan signed by the main supervisor explaining how the remaining part of the salary is planned to be covered.
  5. Copy of the degree certificate, including the student record transcript.”

for more information read  Finland doctoral scholarships or go to the source at

http://www.utu.fi/ajankohtaista/avoimet/4_koulutuspaikkaa_open_positions.html

 

Europe:12 OPEN PhD Fellowship POSITIONS

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The positions are funded by the European Commission in the framework of the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network. The Marie-Curie-Training Network MagnIM announces 12 OPEN PhD POSITIONS.

Your application should consist of
  • a CV which explains the scientific education
  • a list of courses which were attended during university
  • a list of skills which were acquired during university or elsewhere
  • a documentation of your English skills (f.e. by a TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent test)
  • list of publications
Starting date of the positions between 01.04.2012 and 01.08.2012 (duration limited to 3 years). The post holder will receive living, mobility and travel allowances as per Marie Curie ITN rules.Please send your application (by naming the code-no. 2011/WP 6 and the identification of the favourite position you are interested in) until the 30.11.2011 to the Human Resources of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht:

Source: http://www.hzg.de/about_us/job/division/012725/index_0012725.html.de

click the document for more information – PhD_Scholarships-europe

Women in Aviation international – Scholarships Offered for 2012

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“WAI is proud to offer a diverse selection of scholarships again this year. Check back often as new scholarships are added regularly. New scholarships are marked with a Just Added tag. Please be sure to read the scholarship descriptions carefully as some have special instructions and/or additional requirements.” For detailed information and the scholarships go to the Women in Aviation website.

MARITIME SYSTEMS MASTER’S DEGREE FELLOWSHIPS

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The United States Homeland Security is offering a scholarship for the study of Maritime Systems. Below is the announcement:

“The objective of the fellowship program is to enhance the knowledge base, technical skills and leadership capabilities of our nation’s future maritime security workforce.

To be considered an applicant for the fellowship program, students must meet the following criteria:
• Be a US Citizen.
• Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or better.
• Possess, or be in the process of completing, an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Science by May 2012.
• Commit to a minimum of one year of employment in the homeland security workforce following completion of the Master’s degree program.
• Formally admitted, or in the process of applying, into the Stevens Master’s degree program in Maritime Systems.
Students from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.”

 

For more information read the fellowship flyer:  FELLOWSHIP_2011_FlyerFinal

Doctoral Scholarship – International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behavior in a Fundamentally Uncertain World

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If you want to be part of the IMPRS program, please apply here.
Deadline: October 31th 2011!

Application Procedure
Application Form

As a general rule, we start accepting applications one month prior to the deadline.

Application Procedure. You can click here to apply.

The Coca-Cola Scholarship

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“The Coca−Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca−Cola System.

Who’s eligible? What are the requirements for application? What’s involved in the selection process?

Click the links above for specific information related to each program. You or someone you know could be a future Coca−Cola Scholar!” Source and for more information – the Coca-Cola Foundation website

Free MBA program for US students at the Wake Forest University (North Carolina)

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Wake Forest University has several scholarship opportunities  for people of diverse backgrounds to attend its MBA program.

For details and more information:

the contact person is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139 Worrell
Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management – Wake Forest University, WINSTON SALEM,
NC 27109-8738
email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu

http://us.mc828.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=derrick.boone%40mba.wfu.edu

or visit www.wfu.edu<;http://www.wfu.edu/

Phone# toll free (866) 925-3622

Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders for academic session 2011-13, NEW DELHI, INDIA

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ONLINE SUBMISSION INTERFACE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 09th SEPTEMBER, 2011 ONWARDS

University Grants Commission invites online applications for the award of Post-
Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders for the academic session 2011-
13 with the purpose of supporting post-graduate education through scholarships to such
students, who have secured Ist or IInd position at Under-graduate level in any
University/degree awarding Intuition.

Candidates admitted in a post-graduate first year regular non-professional degree
courses in any recognized university or a post-graduate college during the current year
i.e. 2011-12 are eligible.

Selection will be made by an Expert Committee on the basis of applications, which are
complete in all respects, received through online mode within the stipulated time frame.
The guidelines of the scheme, detailed terms and conditions of the scholarship,
eligibility criteria etc. may be seen on UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in

The applications may be submitted only through ONLINE mode latest by 30th
September, 2011 by logging in website www.ugc.ac.in/urh
The decision of the Commission with regard to selection of candidates for the award of
scholarships shall be final.

NOTE:
1. Applications submitted in hard copy shall not be entertained or considered for award of
scholarship in any circumstances whatsoever.
2. Record of candidates, who are not selected, shall not be preserved beyond three months
from the date of declaration of results.
(Dr. C.S. Meena), Joint Secretary

SOURCE – UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, NEW DELHI – 11002