Archive for January, 2011

Sandwich PhD Fellowship Programme for Indian Students

Study Subject: Water Sciences, Mathematics, Nanotechnologies
Employer: The Science and Technology Department of the French Embassy in India
Level: PhD

Science and Technology Department of the French Embassy in India has launched this programme since 2005 to develop and strengthen the Indo-French scientific cooperation. The 2011 call for proposal focuses exclusively on three areas:

1. Water Sciences: submitted proposals are required to be multidisciplinary. Water sciences proposals must be related to water aspect in any field such as agriculture, climate change, conservation, technology & engineering, purification, supply of drinkable water, treatment & health, etc.
2. Mathematics: all fields of fundamental and applied mathematics are eligible.
3. Nanotechnologies: when nanoscience is applied to any field / domain.
This fellowship program is dedicated to highly qualified Indian Doctoral/PhD students, to offer them an excellent opportunity to establish relationships with France. Students can ask for up to 6 months fellowship in the three following areas: Water, Mathematics and Nanotechnologies. Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarships in Linköping University for masters program in Nordic Studies

Study Subject: Nordic Studies
Employer: Linköping University
Level: Masters

The heritage of the Nordic region is unique. This two-year programme explores Nordic history, politics and culture from a critical perspective. Students will develop their ability to apply regional and comparative perspectives, and acquire an in-depth understanding of the Nordic region.

This programme provides advanced level studies for students of Scandinavian studies, history, political science, cultural studies, sociology and other areas, or for students with other disciplinary backgrounds who can demonstrate an ability to develop their potential in this field.

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Scholarships for women for post-graduate program in tourism and related fields

Canon Collins Trust and Universidad are pleased to announce a pilot scholarship programme for women from southern Africa to study for a post-graduate degree in tourism and related fields. This is a pilot programme which, if successful, will lead to a fuller scholarship programme. The awards are made in the name of Ms Graça Machel and only women may apply.Prospective candidates should note that these scholarships are available only to women who

* are nationals of and resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

* hold a Bachelors Degree or equivalent sufficient to gain entry to a Spanish University

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Nashville School Founding & Leadership – The BES Fellowship

Study Subject: Business, Law, Education
Employer: The Building Excellent Schools
Level: Graduate

The Building Excellent Schools Fellowship prepares leaders to design, found and lead urban charter schools of uncompromising excellence.While the process of founding a charter school may be viewed over a period of several years, in the first 12 months of the program, Fellows receive an $80,000 professional stipend and extensive training and support to focus on one goal — founding and leading a high-achieving, no-excuses urban charter school that is independently managed.In its first year, the Fellowship comprises 85 training days in Boston, an extended residency in a high-performing charter school, and ongoing coaching and support around board and charter application development. The culmination of the year is the submission of a well-written, thoroughly researched charter application that reflects the best practices in urban school design.Although the Building Excellent Schools Fellowship is one year, BES is committed to the success of its schools and encourages Fellows to participate in Follow-On Support for the subsequent two years or more in order to receive continued training and guidance through start-up and early operation.

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Agriculture Monsanto Scholarship in African

Study Subject: Agriculture related Subject
Employer: Monsanto
Level: High school and College Students

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both smallholder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments.

Applications are now being accepted for the DEKALB® Ag Youth Scholarship program, which will provide $2,500 awards to 10 students in 2011 in recognition of their commitment to agriculture.

“We are excited to once again sponsor the DEKALB Ag Youth Scholarship for the fifth straight year,” said DEKALB Marketing Manager Jason Hoag. “DEKALB has a strong history of investing in ag youth education by sponsoring a variety of scholarships and awards.”

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Masters and PhD Scholarships for Thai students at French Universities

Study Subject: Many
Employer: French Embassy
Level: Masters, PhD

French Embassy scholarship program is directed to Thai people under the age of 35 who intend to study in French universities or Higher Education Institutions, at Master degree or PhD level.
After receipt of the complete files, applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their files. Candidates whose applications have been preselected will be interviewed by the selection committee. The final selection is made by the French Embassy in compliance with visa eligibility requirements and foreigners’ terms of stay in France.
In order to identify grant recipients, the selection committee will consider:
-The candidate’ skills and merit as borne out by his/her academic record and professional background;
- The quality of his/her studies project. Contacts with the master degree or thesis supervisors and progress of the project submitted will also be taken into account. Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarship for the Art or Commerce  Graduates

Study Subject: Art or Commerce
Employer: University of Toranto
Level: Graduates

This scholarship has been established to provide continuing funding for a Trinity College student who is registered in an Honours Bachelor of Arts or Commerce programme, and who is not also receiving another significant continuing scholarship. Candidates are to have strong academic records and good records of community participation. The award is given each year to a student entering second year and is renewable for the third year and fourth year of study as long as the recipient maintains aminimum 3.50 AGPA each year on a minimum of 4.0 credits, and remains positively involved in the College and/or University and/or community; special consideration may be given to renewal for a student whose AGPA or course load falls below the minimums above in any given year as a result of circumstances that have disrupted his/her academic work.
Criteria:
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