Archive for the ‘USA Scholarships’ Category

Whitaker International Research Fellowship and Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering for U.S .Citizens

Study Subject(s): Biomedical Engineering
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Scholarship can be taken at:  abroad

Eligibility:
-All eligible students who are exploring the idea of going abroad for a postgraduate/postdoctoral project are encouraged to apply.
- Aside from the personal and professional benefits to the individual grantee, benefits to the home institution also accrue, as new university partnerships have developed with hosting institutions overseas;
- collaborations have developed between U.S. bioengineers and their academic counterparts worldwide; and U.S. labs have benefited from having their students learn and bring back new and, sometimes, cutting edge technologies and procedures.

The Whitaker International Program provides funding to emerging U.S.?based leaders in biomedical engineering/bioengineering to conduct a study and/or research project abroad, Read the rest of this entry »

International Fellowship for Women’s in full-time Study or Research funded by AAUW in USA 2012-2013

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by AAUW
Course Level: Research Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: AAUW
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-Citizenship in a country other than the United States (dual citizenship is not allowed) or possession of a non-immigrant visa if residing in the United States
-Academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by September 30, 2011
- Intention to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year
-Intention to return to her home country to pursue a professional career
-Master’s/Professional and Doctoral applicants must have applied by December 1, 2011, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application.

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women Read the rest of this entry »

Undergraduate Scholarship for Womens in the field of computer science, computer engineering, web design or other IT-related offered by Vanguard  Group Incorporation in USA

Study Subject(s): Computer science, computer engineering, web design or other IT-related
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Vanguard Grup Inc.
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
Applicants to the Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program must
- Be female college students entering their junior or senior year of college in the fall of 2012.
- Be currently enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States and remain enrolled for the entire 2012-2013 academic year.
- Be pursuing a major in computer science, computer engineering, web design or other IT-related disciplines.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

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Research Fellowship in the field of Humanities offered by National Endowment for the Humanities in USA

Study Subject(s): Humanities
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility for NEH fellowships and research awards is limited to United States citizens and foreign nationals who have been residents in the United States for the three years immediately preceding the application deadline for the grant. NEH research opportunities are intended for persons who have already completed their formal academic training

The National Endowment for the Humanities provides grants to independent centers for advanced study and international research organizations to support their fellowship programs for scholars in the humanities through its Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI). NEH fellowships provide awardees with stipends, Read the rest of this entry »

Research and Training Opportunities in HIV/AIDS-related malignancies for South African citizens in  USA 2012

Study Subject(s): HIV/AIDS-related malignancies
Course Level: Research (Postdoctoral, Predoctoral, Training)
Scholarship Provider: National Cancer Institute and the Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of South Africa. All must submit:
1. A letter with full contact information (name, home and work addresses, email, telephone numbers): a. Specifying the category of scholarship for which the applicant is applying b. Detailing the applicant’s research interests relevant to HIV/AIDS and cancer
2. Letters of recommendation with full contact information from two (2) individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s research experience, interest, and ability. At least one letter should be written by a supervisor or faculty advisor at the institution where the applicant is based.
3. A detailed curriculum vitae, including date of birth, birthplace and citizenship, all degrees/diplomas obtained, employment history, publications, presentations, and research support
4. One of the applicant’s peer-reviewed publications or first-authored conference presentations, if any

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Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship for College or University Students funded by CWA in New York, USA -2012

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by College or University
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Scholarship Provider: CWA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
To be eligible you must meet the following requirements:
1. Must be an active member in good standing in Local 1105 or
2. The Spouse or child of a member in good standing in Local 1105.
3. A full-time college student working towards a degree (matriculating) at an accredited college or university, or
4. A high school student or graduate who has been accepted at an accredited college or university.

CWA Local 1105 has established the Scholarship Award Program for all members in good standing and their immediate families (spouses and children). There are 12 $1105 scholarships available, four Read the rest of this entry »

Undergraduate Scholarship for USA and Canadian Citizens in Engineering funded by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in USA -2012

Study Subject(s): Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial, Welding, or Chemical Engineering, or other closely related Engineering major)
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
To be considered for a National Board Technical Scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria:
-Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada.
- Plan to be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2012 – 2013 academic year with sufficient college credits to be classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Major in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, industrial, welding, or chemical engineering, or other closely related engineering major.
-Possess a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a citizen of the United States or Canada.
- Be a child, step-child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a past or present Commissioned Inspector (living or deceased), or of a past or present National Board employee (living or deceased). The Commissioned Inspector must have held an active commission for at least one (1) year. The National Board employee must have been a full-time employee for at least one (1) year.

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