Friday, October 10, 2008

Fully Funded International Research Scholarship (FIRS)

Closing date: 31 January 2009

A number of fully-funded awards are available for international students who are commencing full-time PhD study from October 2009. The award cover the full cost of international tuition fees and provide maintenance to the value of £13,290 for session 2009/10. Please see Further Information for more details.


Saturday, August 23, 2008

Scholarships for Foreign Students, PhD Students, University Teachers and Researchers

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities and research institutions.

Types of scholarships



a) Scholarships for foreign university students (enrolled at least in the 6th semester) to take part in Master study over a period of 1 to 2 semesters (from 5 to 10 months) at Slovak universities.

b) Scholarships for foreign PhD students to take a part of PhD study over a period of 1 to 12 months at Slovak universities or research institutes.

c) Scholarships for foreign university teachers and researchers over a period of 1 to 12 months to carry out teaching or research at Slovak universities, research institutes or nongovernmental organisations on the basis of an invitation.



Scholarship designation

The scholarship is designated to cover living costs (accommodation, boarding, etc.) of a study, research and teaching stay of foreign applicants at Slovak universities and research institutions. The applicants can ask their host institution to assist them to arrange their accommodation and necessary documents regarding the stay in Slovakia, or they have to arrange it by themselves. The Scholarship Programme does not cover the travel costs to and from Slovakia.


Application procedure and eligibility

The on-line application system at www.scholarships.sk opens 6 – 8 weeks before the deadline. The application form is accessible only after the on-line application system is opened. For eligibility purposes please check the above website. The submitted documents must be originals.


Documents must be received by deadline at:

SAIA, n. o.

Námestie slobody 23

812 20 Bratislava 1

Slovak Republic


Applications deadlines for the academic year 2008/2009:


31 October 2008 ( until 16:00 CET) - for summer semester 2008/2009


Selection procedure of applicants from abroad


The selection committee, appointed by the Minister of Education of the Slovak Republic, carries out the selection of scholarship holders.


Further Contacts:


Adela Poláčková, Programme Co-ordinator

Tel.: +421 2 544 11 426 (436)

Fax: +421 2 544 11 429


E-mail: adela.polackova@saia.sk, www.scholarships.sk

Application for 2009 Japanese Government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Nominated Students)


1. Preliminary Screening

To apply for this Scholarship, you must first pass a preliminary screening that is conducted by the Japanese Embassy. For further information about this, see "5.SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION" in the guidelines for Monbukagakusho scholarship applicants.

[English] http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/08031213/002.pdf

[Japanese] http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/08031213/001.pdf

2. Request for Letter of Acceptance

The candidates who pass the preliminary screening must submit (1) the copy of the same set of documents as those submitted to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, and (2) a certificate of the preliminary selection issued by the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, together with the following (3) Information Form, to the Keio University International Center no late than August 31.


Information Form

Address: Keio University International Center

2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8345 JAPAN


*As the application documents will NOT be returned, make sure you retain a copy for your records.

*Those who are interested in Graduate School of Science and Technology will send documents to the address below.

Address: Keio University International Center Yagami Office

Faculty of Science and Technology Yagami Campus

3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223-8522 JAPAN

Faculty Profile Links:
To complete the Information Form, you can access information about Keio faculty through this website.

http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/mext/facultyprofile.html

Tips for searching for a supervisor:

While you are free to contact potential supervisors directly regarding their research fields, it is often better to consult with your university advisor and seek an introduction through her or him to a Keio professor that is best suited to your research interests. Alternatively, you may also find it helpful to review academic journals and other resources open to the public in order to find a potential Keio supervisor. International Center would not introduce any professors to you.

English Based Courses:
Please note that Keio University only has an English based course at the Graduate Schools of Science and Technology, Media and Governance, and Media Design. The applicant who seeks to obtain a degree at the Graduate Schools other than these Graduate Schools is required to have a native level Japanese knowledge, since the entrance examination and all the courses are in Japanese. Although the MEXT provides a 6-month language training period, this will not be enough to prepare for the entrance examination if you are a Japanese beginner.

3. Notification

After screening your documents, the International Center contact the faculty based on "Information Form" to issue a letter of acceptance. This acceptance letter will be sent to the address provided in your Information Form. Please note that Keio University does not guarantee that a letter of acceptance will be sent to every applicant. In the event an acceptance letter cannot be issued, the International Center will inform the applicant through the email address provided in the Information Form.

4. University Placement

Finally, it is the Monbukagakusho, a Japanese government agency, that determines university placement. Neither the applicant nor Keio University has authority to make this decision or influence its outcome. Additionally, a Letter of Acceptance does not, of itself, guarantee an assignment to Keio University.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

UBD Study Awards - BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Detail/Condition : a) UBD-AUN Undergraduate Study Award
• For 2 Undergraduate students of AUN Member
Universities for each academic year
• Duration: 1 or 2 semesters

b) UBD-AUN Postgraduate Study Award
• For 2 Academicians (ASEAN Nationals) working
in AUN Member Universities
• Duration: 1 year
• Admission in August each year

c) UBD-AUN AGBEP Study Award
• For 2 Postgraduate students of AUN Member
Universities for each academic semester

• Duration: 1 semester


Provisions : Tuition fee waiver, return economy ticket, on
Campus accommodation and meals, living
allowance of B$300 per month

Number offered : 2

Submission Deadline :

1st semester: 15 April for Admission in August

2nd semester: 30 October for Admission in January


Contact Information :

Datin Rosnah Ramly (Mrs)
Director, International Office
Email: rosramly@lc.ubd.edu.bn

Dk Amey Marlina binti Pg Hj Metassan (Ms)
Assistant Registrar, International Office
Tel : (673 2) 463001 ext. 1277/2013
DL/Fax: (673 2) 463062 Email: amey@admin.ubd.edu.bn,ioenquiry@admin.ubd.edu.bn

AUN-NUS Study Awards - SINGAPORE

Detail/Condition : • 1 undergraduate student per AUN member university per academic year, excluding Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
• In the event that there is only one member university in an ASEAN country, up to 2 undergraduate students from that member university will be considered each academic year.
• Nominated students can take up to a maximum of 4 modules and sit for examinations. Study at any faculties/schools, except Medicine, Dentistry, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and University Scholars Programme.
Provisions : Tuition fee waiver, return airfare on economy class, nominal living allowance inclusive of accommodation, free medical insurance and reimbursement for fees payable for student pass application.
Number offered :

18

Submission Deadline :

Semester 1: August to December 2008: 15 March 2008

Semester 2 : January to May 2009: 1 September 2009

Contact Information : Mr. LEE Puay York
Manager (ASEAN), International Relations Office
National University of Singapore
Block E3A, Level 1
7 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117574
Tel: (65) 6516-1358
Fax: (65) 6778-0177
Email: irolpy@nus.edu.sg

Friday, July 18, 2008

Copenhagen International School Scholarships & Exhibitions

For the
International Baccalaureate Diploma, grades 11 & 12
and the
International Baccalaureate “Pre-IB” (MYP 5)

Copenhagen International School (CIS) offers a number of scholarships and exhibitions at the school each year for students, both international and Danish, who are joining the school to undertake and complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

  • Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are academically exceptional, well-rounded students.
  • Exhibitions will be awarded to applicants who are academically excellent, well-rounded students.
  • Students who have been awarded scholarships or exhibitions will be at an advantage when applying to universities and colleges.
  • For scholarship applicants who require financial assistance in order to enter CIS for grades 11 to 12, the school is offering a maximum of 10 financial awards, with financial assistance to cover up to 85% of the tuition fees. Parents will be asked for documentation to support the application for financial assistance.
  • A further three three-year financial scholarships are available to students entering grade 10 / Pre-IB. The financial assistance may cover up to 85% of the tuition fees. Parents will be asked for documentation to support the application for financial assistance.
  • Honours scholarships and exhibitions are available to students who do not require financial assistance, but fulfil the other criteria. These do not offer any financial benefit.

Applicants are free to determine how they wish to present their application. However, the following information is mandatory:

  • A personal statement as to why you are applying for a scholarship at CIS, indicating what you can bring to the school;
  • Personal details including name, date of birth, parents' names, parents' employment, address, telephone number, email address, nationality. This requirement can be completed by filling in the Application Forms A & B which are available on the website, and attach these to the application;
  • Copies of previous reports (end-of-year) and the CIS School Information Form;
  • Names, addresses, titles and contact addresses/telephone/email of academic and other referees.

Applicants will be required for an interview, to make a presentation, and take a test in English and Maths. They should bring a portfolio of their best work to the interview and three letters of recommendation from teachers.

Applications, addressed to the Admissions Officer, must reach the school no later than February 18, 2009 for scholarships beginning in August 2009. The Scholarship Examinations and Interviews will be held on February 26 and 27, 2009.

More detail>>>http://www.cis-edu.dk/admissions/scholarships.htm

Australian Government Grants - DEEWR Scholarships

Australian Government Grants - DEEWR Scholarships

La Trobe University has been granted a series of scholarships available for semester exchange for specific regions and institutions. These scholarships are only available for Permanent residents or citizens of Australia and only for the semester and institution indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, each grant is in the amount of AU$5000 and must be utilised during Semester 2, 2008 or Semester 1, 2009.

Number of scholarships available:

Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong - 4

India
Lady Sri Ram College - 5
Jain Group of Institutions - 5

Japan
Hiroshima University - 1
Saga University - 1

Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia - 4

Mexico
Tec de Monterrey, Guadalajara - 2
University of Guadalajara - 2

Norway
University of Oslo - 2

Philippines
University of Ateneo de Manila - 1

Thailand
Mahidol University - 3
Chulalongkorn University - 3

USA – each grant is in the amount of A$2,500
Eastern Carolina University -2
Iowa State University - 2
SUNY - 2
University of Alaska, Fairbanks - 2
University of Oregon - 4
Virginia Technological University – 1
Western Carolina University - 2

To make application for any of the above scholarships, students are required to complete an Outgoing Student Exchange application (PDF 80kb) and the DEEWR scholarship application form (PDF 77kb). Both applications should be submitted together to La Trobe International by the application deadline. For more information on application requirements and deadlines, please see “How to Apply”.

La Trobe University Mobility Grants

La Trobe University is committed to increasing internationalisation, and with this, has established a generous grant scheme to support international exchange opportunities.

Each La Trobe University student accepted to participate in the La Trobe University Exchange Program is eligible to receive a La Trobe University Mobility Grant. Please see the below matrix for the 2008 grant amounts.

La Trobe University Mobility Grant Scheme

LTU Semester Exchange* (including dual degree programs)

Faculty approved short term programs with LTU International partners and LTU faculty approved clinical placements

Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU International partner

Africa, Europe, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Middle East, South America
A$3,000, (A$1,500 additional semester**) A$1,500 A$1,000
Asia (excluding Japan, Korea), Canada, Mexico, India, Pacific, USA
A$2,000 (A$1,000 additional semester**) A$1,000 A$500

* DEEWR scholarship recipients only receive half of the listed amount.
** Starting Semester 2, 2009 the grant for an additional semester will be A$500.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Hedley Bull Scholarship - Australia

The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).

When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.

Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 31 October 2008

PhD Studentships in Statistics - University of Bristol

Applications are invited for a number of PhD studentships in the Statistics Group, Department of Mathematics, University of Bristol, UK. The Statistics Group has an international reputation for excellence in research and in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise it was awarded ratings of 5*A.

The studentships will be restricted to students of a high quality - the normal entry requirement is the equivalent of a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours at undergraduate level. Worldwide qualified students are encouraged to apply.

The Statistics Group offers a number of studentships up to a maximum of 3.5 year studentships for UK and EU PhD students who have been residents in the UK for 3 years prior to application, and fees-only funding for other EU students. The studentships include a tax-free stipend of £12,600 per year.

For overseas students, the university has several sources of funding available including the Overseas Research Studentship (ORS) and Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award (DHPA). The scholarships cover the overseas tuition fee plus a maintenance stipend. The funding application for the academic year 2008 is closed, but it will be open soon for the academic year 2009.

Postgraduate study is based around research themes in Applied Probability, Bayesian Modelling and Analysis, Behavioural Biology, Graphical Modelling, Monte Carlo, Multiscale Methods, Nonparametric Regression, Optimisation Under Uncertainty, Statistical Bioinformatics, Statistical Signal Processing, Time Series and Spatial Analysis. Details of some possible PhD projects are available at the website http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk/study/admissions_postgrad/stats/ along with more information concerning group, including funding schemes.

Please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator, Ms Lucy Innes (lucy.innes[a-t]bristol.ac.uk ) with any further questions, that are not answered by the booklets available on the website, including qualifications and eligibility for funding.

Applications should be made on the official form, available from http://www.bris.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/2008/intro/8. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The closing date for applications is 1st August 2008.

LMANN TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP FUND (LUTSF) 2008/2009 AWARDS

LUTSF has pleasure in announcing 21 travel scholarships for 2008/09. The funded projects highlight the policy of the Fund to support a diverse range of journeys and to assist individuals at different stages in their careers to travel to enrich their practice and pursue a personal passion.

Lisa Ullmann, in whose memory the Fund was established in 1986, was an inspiration to those who knew her or who came into contact with her work. A distinguished teacher, she travelled worldwide to teach others. It is in memory of her vivacity, passion and energy that the committee continues her work by selecting movement and dance practitioners to further or celebrate their own practice by making a journey. Since giving its first awards in 1987 LUTSF has provided 375 travel scholarships to help people to pursue an extraordinarily wide range of projects. Over the years LUTSF awards have totalled about £168,000.

This year one scholarship has been awarded in memory of Vivien Gear, LUTSF secretary who died suddenly in 2007. The scholarship winner was recommended by the British Ballet Organisation with whom Vivien also worked.

Donations (one-off gifts, covenants, or bequests) to make it possible for LUTSF to continue its work are gratefully received and should be sent to: The Treasurer (LUTSF), Laban, Creekside, London SE8 3DZ

Information and guidelines for applicants are available online.

Application Forms can be obtained from the website from 1st September for a deadline of 25th January: type LUTSF into your search engine or send an A5 SAE (1st class stamp) to:

The Secretary (LUTSF), Breach, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon EX13 7ST

Deadline: 25 January 2009
w: www.ullmann-trav.fsnet.co.uk/

Thursday, June 26, 2008

APAI Advanced Tool Wear Analysis

Scholarship Description
The research project is part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project, investigating wear on sheet metal forming tools. The project involves industry partners from within the automotive and tooling industries. The appointee will investigate the localised loading conditions and wear response at the surface of typical sheet metal forming dies. State-of-the-art Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques and experimental methods will be used to develop a clearer understanding of the wear behaviour; with much focus on the micro-scale mechanisms that occur. The outcomes of the project will have particular relevance to the product development and stamping engineering processes used in the automotive industry.

Study Subject: Advanced Tool Wear Analysis
Web Address: http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/scholarships/industry/tool-wear/
Provided By: Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry)
To be undertaken at: Deakin University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from May 1, 2008 until September 1, 2008.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26140 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY or Materials engineering.

Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

PhD scholarships

Scholarship Description
These Australian Research Council funded scholarships will support PhD research as part of an inter-university (ANU, Flinders, Murdoch, UWA) research project on local decision-making processes in the context of conservation and development programs in different regions of Indonesia. The project aims to improve understanding of contemporary community dynamics in a range of cultural and ecological settings, as well as the practical implications of local participation and capacity building interventions for achieving equity and sustainability outcomes. Essential criteria include: * a first-class Honours or Masters degree with a thesis component in a relevant social science field * advanced fluency in Indonesian language * field research or other equivalent community/overseas experience * ability to work independently and as part of a team * Australian citizenship or permanent residency Please forward initial expressions of interest by email to: A/Professor Carol Warren

Study Subject: community environment and local governance in Indonesia
Web Address: http://www.research.murdoch.edu.au/gradcentre
Provided By: Murdoch University
Level: Post Graduate

Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from August 1, 2008 until September 15, 2008.

Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research, living expenses, travel, fees and miscellaneous purposes. This scholarship is paid monthly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL. It is required that your study starts no earlier than February 1, 2008.

Eligibility
This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must refer to scholarship description. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Scholarship and Financial Resources

The scholarships listed below are administered by outside entities. Please contact the relevant organization for more information. Visit the study abroad and development offices at your institution for information about other sources of scholarships for study abroad. Local service groups, foundations or corporations may also offer scholarships for study abroad.

Study Abroad Scholarships

BUTEX North American Scholarships 2008-09
BUTEX is now accepting applications for its North American Scholarship Programme 2008/09!

The Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a member of BUTEX (British Transatlantic Exchange Association) for the academic year 2008/09. The value of each scholarship is US$1000 and will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university.For further details of how to apply for this scholarship please see:http://www.butex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/general_pages.cgi?section_id=8&section2_i d=27&form=howtoapply

Gilman Scholarships
Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding are eligible to apply. This program is funded by Congress and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Students who receive the Gilman Scholarship are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. Critical Need Languages available on ISEP programs include Chinese, Korean, and Russian (available in Latvia and Estonia).

National Security Education Program
Awards usually cover the full cost of study and travel abroad. Created by Congress in 1991, NSEP was intended to encourage American students to study less commonly taught languages and cultures, especially in nations considered to be of interest to national security. The program also aspires to increase the number of Americans qualified for government service and international diplomacy. After graduation, student recipients are required to work for an office or agency of the Federal Government involved in national security affairs or in higher education.

Rotary Foundation
Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships of up to $26,000 provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion. ISEP students studying in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Swedish may qualify for the Cultural Ambassador Scholarship.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Scholarships to highly qualified undergraduate students for study abroad, university language or summer courses, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Bridging Scholarships
For study abroad in Japan. Undergraduate students of any major are eligible to apply. The awards are typically $2,500 for semester-long programs or $4,000 for academic-year programs. The application deadline is in April.

Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarships
Awards two $7,500 scholarships to US students who will be studying in Japan for the academic year to augment its contribution to the Bridging Project for Study Abroad in Japan. Eligible students include juniors and seniors at US universities with an interest in economics and international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan. Winners may also be considered for internships at Morgan Stanley Japan's Tokyo headquarters.

Freeman-ASIA Scholarships
Designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning on studying overseas in East or Southeast Asia.

Itoh Scholarship Foundation
A non-profit charitable institute that provides provides financial assistance for the study of the Japanese language at Japanese universities.

Japan Student Services Organization
Available for qualified international students already accepted by Japanese universities or graduate schools for a semester or year.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
Only available to American citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have a college degree and plan to use an Asian language in their career.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Chancellor's International Scholarships - University of Sussex

Up to forty Chancellor's International Scholarships of £2,500 are available to new overseas fee paying students each year who are applying to study at Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught degree level. The scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for the duration of the degree programme, subject to satisfactory progress, and will be issued in the form of a cheque during the Autumn Term or credited towards your tuition fees.


Eligibility criteria
In order to be considered for a Chancellor's International Scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:

Have applied for and accepted a place to start an Undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., BA, BSc, BEng, LLB, MEng, etc), or a Postgraduate taught degree (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, Postgraduate Diploma, and Graduate Diploma) excluding the following degrees:


Programmes in the Institute of Development Studies, apart from the MA Gender and Development
MSc in Social Research Methods + DPhil combined (1+3 degrees)
BMBS degree in Medicine in the Brighton and Sussex Medical School
International foundation years
Degrees and Diplomas taught at partner colleges which are validated by Sussex.

Applicants for Research degrees (e.g., MPhil, DPhil/PhD, EdD), current Sussex undergraduate students except those applying to start a master's degree, and current international foundation year students are not eligible to apply.

Applications for places on our degree programmes must be made via UCAS for Undergraduate study, and on the Sussex Postgraduate Application form for Postgraduate study.

Be assessed as liable to pay fees at the "overseas" (namely the non-EU) rate.
Have sufficient funds to meet your tuition fees and living expenses, after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor's International Scholarship.

Application procedure
You must complete the Chancellor's International Scholarship Application Form which can be downloaded at: application form (pdf format) or application form (word format)

The closing date for applications to be received is 1 May prior to the academic year commencing in October. Applications received after 1 May cannot be considered.

When completed, you should return the form by email, post or fax to:

Scholarships and Bursaries Office
Sussex House
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton
BN1 9RH

Fax: +44 1273 678545
Email: cisscholarships@sussex.ac.uk



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Timetable
By 1 May: Deadline for all applications to be received
By 17 June: Notification to first choice and short-listed candidates
By 1 July: Deadline for first choice candidates to confirm acceptance of scholarships
After 1 July: Notification to successful short-listed candidates if first choice candidates do not take up the scholarships
15 July: Deadline for short-listed candidates to confirm acceptance of scholarships

PhD scholarship in the field of Adaptive Musical Processes in Digital Interactive Media

The HumanitiesGraduateSchool, Faculty of Humanities, University of Aarhus, in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus and the Danish Ministry of Culture, invites applications for SU PhD scholarship (4+4) in Adaptive Musical Processes in Digital Interactive Media starting on 1 September 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.



The PhD scholarship will be financed by the 3 parties.



A PhD position is being made available in the area of Adaptive Musical Processes in Digital Interactive Media.



Adaptive music is defined as computer-generated music that can be influenced, consciously or unconsciously, by the audience or individual listener. Adaptive music is a type of interactive music where interaction does not place specific demands on the part of the user in regard to expertise or training. Adaptive music is a quickly expanding field, which is gaining increased application in computer games, web design, net art and experience design.



Research will be conducted within the framework of The Danish Institute of Electronic Music (DIEM) at the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus in collaboration with The Department of Computer Science and the Institute for Information and Media Sciences (IMV) at the University of Aarhus.



The project will explore how adaptive musical processes can be used to induce critical reflection as well as creative involvement on the part of the listener.



This will be achieved by

1. examining, charting, describing and analyzing existing forms of adaptive music

2. establishing criteria for functional design in adaptive musical systems

3. creating new forms of adaptive music through case studies within the established design criteria

4. evaluating case studies in light of research in interaction and interface design



Research will be based upon theories and methods in the areas of human computer interaction and interface design and upon an empirical research approach derived from case studies. Case studies will be supplemented with the investigation of listener/user evaluation of functionality and artistic quality in adaptive music.



The PhD position will be given to a qualified applicant with a relevant education and degree with a background in interactive music, programming and digital audio.



The PhD scholar will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Aarhus, with the aim of completing a PhD degree at the Institute of Information and Media Studies, University of Aarhus. The PhD scholar will be affiliated with the postgraduate programmes of study ICT, Communication, Media Studies and Journalism.



When you apply for a Graduate School SU PhD scholarship (4+4),you must be able to document relevant qualifications in the academic area of the PhD project in the form of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of Master’s degree studies or equivalent qualifications.A prerequisite for allocation of SU PhD scholarships is that these qualifications are acquired no later than 31 August 2008.



SU PhD scholarships are allocated in accordance with the Executive Order regarding state educational support (SU) of 27 July 2007, section II: http://www.humaniora.au.dk/fakultetet/regler/forsker/su-loven.doc (Danish State Education Grant and Loan Scheme Authority – only in Danish).



In connection with the SU PhD scholarship, a PhD scholar can undertake paid work amounting to 280 hours distributed over part A of the studies.Employment in accordance withprotocol regarding PhD scholars of 11 January 2006; agreement regarding payment of PhD students for work carried out in connection with the PhD programme: http://www.humaniora.au.dk/fakultetet/regler/forsker/bilag5b_ac-overenskomst2006.pdf (only in Danish)with addition of 9 November 2007:http://www.humaniora.au.dk/fakultetet/regler/forsker/pro_9-11-2007.pdf.



The PhD scholar may count on the place of work being the Institute of Information and Media Studies, University of Aarhus. In general, the student is expected to be present at the institute on an everyday basis.



For further information, please contact Professor Wayne Siegel, Royal Academy of Music, Aarhusws@musik-kons.dk, Phone + 45 87 13 37 77.



Application:
You can apply for a PhD scholarship and enrolment in the PhD degree programme via the University of Aarhus web-based facility at:https://mit.au.dk/endex.cfm. Guidelines for the application facility: http://www.humaniora.au.dk/en/news/grants/scholarphd/vejl_ans_uk.pdf.



If you require professional guidance regarding your application for a PhD scholarship, go to:

• Head of the relevant PhD programme: http://www.humaniora.au.dk/en/studies/phd/gradschool/prog_koor_uk

You must enclose the marks awarded for your Master’s thesis by the deadline for application, and you must have completed your Master’s degree no later than 31 August 2008.



Deadline for applications:15 May 2008 at 12 noon.
Please include the reference number 2008-218/1-53 on the application.

PhD scholarship in the field of Learning and Assessment - University of Aarhus, Denmark

The HumanitiesGraduateSchool, Faculty of Humanities, University of Aarhus, invites applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship in learning and assessment in the humanities with emphasis on the Master’s thesis, starting on 1 September 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.



The PhD scholarship will be financed by the Faculty of Humanities.



The main goal of the PhD project is to examine the Master’s thesis as a form of assessment focussing on the institutional setting, learning objectives and its potential development. The goal is to ensure that the development of forms of assessment in Master’s degree programs in the humanities is based on solid curricular and pedagogical foundations.



The degree programmes in the humanities are in constant development and this includes changes in forms of assessment through legislation and needs arising from new degree programmes. The project should analyse the consequences of these changes in the Masters thesis as a form of assessment and relate these to the competences of the candidates. The project should be anchored in pedagogical perspectives on assessment in higher education in close association with the academic environments.



The PhD scholar will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Aarhus, with the aim of completing a PhD degree at Centre for Educational Development, University of Aarhus. The PhD scholar will be affiliated with the postgraduate programmes of study ICT, Communication, Media Studies and Journalism.



The PhD scholar will be employed by the University of Aarhus. The terms of employment as a PhD scholar will be in accordance with the agreement of 11 January 2006 between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on PhD scholarships with addition of 9 November 2007.



The PhD scholar’s place of work will be the Centre for Educational Development, University of Aarhus. In general, the student is expected to be present at the centre on an everyday basis.



For further information, please contact Hanne Leth Andersen, Centre for Educational Development, cfuhla@hum.au.dk, Phone + 45 8942 6903.



Application:
You can apply for a PhD scholarship and enrolment in the PhD degree programme via the University of Aarhus web-based facility at: https://mit.au.dk/endex.cfm. Guidelines for the application facility: http://www.humaniora.au.dk/en/news/grants/scholarphd/vejl_ans_uk.pdf.



If you require professional guidance regarding your application for a PhD scholarship please contact Hanne Leth Andersen, Centre for Educational Development, cfuhla@hum.au.dk, Phone + 45 8942 6903.



You must attach the mark awarded for your Master’s thesis by the deadline for application, and you must complete your Master’s degree no later than 31 August 2008.



Deadline for applications:15 May 2008 at 12 noon.
Please include the reference number 2008-218/1-54 on the application.

Scholarship for Master degree student in Chemical Engineering (in the field of Polymer or Energy) at SIIT, Thammasat University -Full scholarship

Research area includes:

Synthesis, characterization, and applications of polylactide and other biocompatible/biodegradable polymers

Rapid prototyping of natural rubber

Polymeric materials for concrete repairs

Flourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy in characterization of polymers,fossil fuels, clay, gem, and mineral matters.

More information and application form is available at
http://www.siit.tu.ac.th/graduate_general_en.htm
http://www.siit.tu.ac.th/graduate_general_en.htm#download

or contact
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pakorn Opaprakasit
Department of Common & Graduate Studies
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
Thammasat University, Pathumthani, 12121
pakorn@siit.tu.ac.th, pakorno@gmail.com

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) - Japan

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) offers scholarship to Ph.D candidates enrolled in the graduate schools located in the Kanto area in Japan.

(1)Eligibility requirements (All the following conditions must be satisfied).

1. A student from the world over with non-Japanese nationality who is enrolled in a graduate school in the Kanto area, and who is expecting to obtain his/her Ph.D. within the term of the AISF scholarship. This includes those who are enrolled in graduate school as researchers because of their going over the required period as a regular student, or because of their obtaining their Ph.D. from a foreign graduate school.

2. A student whose graduate school (or laboratory) and place of residence are in the Kanto area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama , Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma Prefectures)

3. A student who is interested in international understanding and friendship, and willing to participate in AISF sponsored activities.


(2)Activities

1. Scholarship recipients are expected to visit the AISF office monthly to receive their scholarship stipend, and to report their progress.

2. AISF will sponsor gatherings which will give all recipients a chance to meet the directors, trustees and members of the selection committee. At the end of the academic year, recipients are also expected to report their progress at such a gathering.

3. AISF will sponsor a three day Rest and Relaxation Trip to Karuizawa in July.

4. Travel Grant for post-AISF students with Ph.D. Any Atsumi scholarship recipient who is awarded a Ph.D., will be eligible for a travel grant. This grant will cover transportation, lodging, and registration fees to attend a conference held abroad within one year of the recipient being awarded his/her Ph.D. If one lives abroad, the grant can be used to visit Japan.

(3)Scholarship Benefits and Conditions.

1. The monthly stipend will be 200,000 yen. AISF will award the scholarship to 12 students since 2000 fiscal year.

2. A scholarship will be awarded for one year (April through March). No extension will be granted.

3. The scholarship will be terminated in any of the following cases:

a. When a recipient is no longer registered in a Japanese graduate program.

b. Due to illness or any other reason when a recipient is forced to withdraw or cannot continue his/her school work.

c. If the supervising professor deems a recipient unqualified to continue his/her study or research.

d. If AISF finds a recipient involved in any unethical behavior.

e. When it is discovered that the applicant's written application form contains misleading or false information.

f. If AISF deems a recipient unqualified to continue his/her scholarship.

(4)Application.

1. Application forms are available either at the appropriate foreign students scholarship office of each graduate school or at the AISF office from July 1st. It could also be printed out from this internet homepage from July 1st.

2. Applications are accepted by mail from September 1st up to the 30th.


(5)Selection Procedure.

After the preliminary selection and interview at the foundation office, final selection with an interview is made by our selection committee. All applicants and their schools will be informed of the results in late November.


If you have any questions, please contact:

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation:
3-5-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0014
Tel:03-3943-7612 Fax: 03-3943-1512
E-mail: office@aisf.or.jp

Awards to women for Postgraduate Study & Research 2008-2009

FfWG offers Foundation Grants to help women graduates with their living expenses (not fees) while registered for study or research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain . The criteria are the proven needs of the applicant and their academic calibre. For the academic year 2008/2009 grants will only be given for the final fee paying year of PhD or D.Phil or for the writing up period. They are not likely to exceed £4,000. All our grants are offered on a needs basis and therefore not all grants will be for £4,000. Closing date for applications: 14 May 2008 .


Sunday, April 20, 2008

Curtin International Research Tuition Scholarships - Curtin University of Technology

Description: The CIRTS is available to any international student wishing to commence a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin for the first time in 2009.

Area of Interest: Accounting, Mathematical and Financial Analysis
Agri-science
All Areas of Research
Animal-Plant Interaction
Australian Indigenous Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Built & Natural Environment
Business Law and Corporate Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computing / Electronic
Design for Garment Innovation
Earth & Physical Sciences
Economics
Education and Training
Engineering
Environmental Science
Garment Design and Innovation
Geochemistry
Geographic Information Science
Geology
Geophysics
Habitat Restoration
Health and Life Sciences
Health, ageing and well-being
Human Development
Human Rights
Indigenous Health
Industrial Organisation
International Health
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Media / Communication
Mental Health
Mineral Processing
Mining
Nanotechnology
People, Society, Language & Culture
Petroleum/Hydrocarbons
Physical Sciences
Resources
Social Work & Social Policy
Speech Pathology
Sport and Lifestyle
Sustainable Tourism
Textile & Design
Visual Arts / Design

Applicable to: Prospective Students

Nationality: Other Nationalities

Scholarship Type: Merit Based

Year of Study: Postgraduate

Type: Research
Opening Date: 1 June, 2008
Closing Date: 31 August, 2008
Maximum number awarded: 30
Value: The CIRTS provides:

Course tuition fee for two years for a Master's (by Research) and a maximum of three and a half years for a Doctoral degree; and

a living allowance with a minimum value of $20,007 pa in 2008.

Tenable at: Curtin University of Technology to undertake a Master's by Research or Doctoral degree.
Eligibility: The award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand). Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence a higher degree by research in 2009*.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Higher Degree by Research Candidates for information on entry requirements at http://research.curtin.edu.au/graduate/hdrguidelines/contents.html

Further Information: Application forms will be available between 1st June 2008 and 31st August 2008 from this site or by contacting:

Office of Research & Development
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6845

Telephone: (08) 9266 4905
Fax: (08) 9266 3793
E-mail: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Criteria: * Students who have commenced the degree for which the scholarship is being sought are ineligible to apply.

Strathclyde Business School Department of Management European and International Scholarships 2008 - University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Business School offers a number of partial scholarships to self-funding candidates from the following regions (As classified by the UN*), and from any background, about to undertake full-time studies on our Management programmes.

Scholarships are available for the following programmes:

MBA Full-time:
2 scholarships of £3000 to students from an African* country
2 scholarships of £3000 to students from an Eastern European* country
2 scholarships of £3000 to students from a South American*country

MBM Full-time:
2 scholarships of £2000 to students from a European* country

MIM Full-time Neil Hood scholarships:
1 scholarship of £2000 to a student from an Asian* country
1 scholarship of £2000 to a student from a Northern European* country
1 scholarship of £2000 to a student from an Eastern European* country
1 scholarship of £2000 to a student from a European* country

BITS Full-time (subject to approval):
2 half-fee scholarships of £5,925 to students from the UK or EU**
2 full-fee scholarships of £11,850 to students from the UK or EU**


Consideration for these scholarships will be based on individual merit, including academic achievements, career accomplishment, progression and future goals and financial need. There is no specific application process for these awards - your application will automatically be considered when your application is fully complete, the admissions process has been completed and you have been offered an Unconditional place.

There is no specific application process for these awards - your application will automatically be considered when your application is fully complete, the admissions process has been completed and you have been offered an Unconditional place.

Whilst there is no specific application process for these scholarships, if you do wish to submit any additional documentation in support of your application consideration, please email this to scholarships@gsb.strath.ac.uk

The closing date for consideration for these awards is 31 July 2008. Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who do not hold an offer of a place on any of the above programmes.

The successful candidates for the full-time awards will be notified by mid-August 2008 and for the part-time award by the end of September 2008 and will have the total award automatically deducted from their tuition fees.

Other Scholarships
The full range of available scholarships can be found on the University Scholarship Office website at http://www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships/index.jsp

*For the full list of UN classified World regions and components (which we refer to here), please visit: http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/maplib/worldregions.htm

** For the full list of EU Member states, please visit: http://europa.eu/abc/maps/index_en.htm

Birkbeck International Doctoral Scholarships

Birkbeck College's School of English & Humanities is pleased to announce its International Masters Scholarships, for non-European Union students accepted onto one of the prestigious MA programmes offered by the School:

MA Medieval Cultures
MA Renaissance Studies
MA Victorian Studies
MA Cultural and Critical Studies
MA Modern and Contemporary Literature
MA Creative Writing


Non-EU students, whose applications are received by June 20 2008, will be automatically considered for an International Masters Scholarship; each Scholarship takes the form of a £2000 fee reduction.

In addition, the School of English & Humanities is offering one International Doctoral Scholarship, a fees award of £3000 per annum over three years. This scholarship will be awarded to an excellent, non-EU candidate accepted into the School for postgraduate studies leading to a PhD.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

PhD Studentship - Ocean Modelling for Marine Renewable Energy

The Marine Institute and the School of Earth Ocean and Environmental Science at the University of Plymouth have secured joint funding from Great Western Research and industrial partners for a study on the application of regional ocean modelling for planning and environmental impact assessment purposes for tidal stream energy generation. This study presents an exciting opportunity to apply leading edge research in coastal oceanography to the development of marine renewable energy and to work closely with industrial partners which are actively involved in device development, marine energy generation, and renewable energy planning and permitting.


Project description The next step in the development of commercially viable tidal stream energy technology is the realization of deployments of arrays of devices. This step will require tools for proper resource assessment as well as determination of the potential environmental impacts due to these arrays. This project will develop a tool for performing such activities through the adaptation of a coastal ocean modelling system for the task. This tool shall be able to account for real world conditions such as complex bathymetry, free surface and bottom boundary layers, flow stratification and time varying flow conditions. The developed product shall be applied to a real world scenario during the course of the project.


Complete project details can be found at http://www.greatwesternresearch.ac.uk/formproj.php?sessionId=&action=Details&id=351


We are looking for an MSc or BSc graduate in a relevant discipline such as oceanography, engineering, or marine or environmental sciences, with a keen interest in numerical modelling and the development of marine renewable energy. You will be a member of the Coastal Processes Research Group www.coastalprocesses.org in Plymouth but will work closely with collaborators from a companion project based at the University of Bristol and the industrial partners in Bristol. Desirable skills include familiarity with coastal ocean modelling, coastal oceanography, and/or hydraulic engineering and high computer literacy as well as familiarity with common programming languages. Training will be provided as required.


The preferred starting date for the studentship will be 1 July 2008.


The studentship is for three years and the student will receive a stipend of £12940 per annum and tuition fees (approximately £3250 pa).

The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home/EU fees with appropriate qualification.


Applicants eligible for overseas fees would have to cover the difference (approximately £5625) between the Home/EU tuition fee and the tuition fee for an overseas student.


Applicants should send a CV, a statement of interest and contact details of two academic references to Mrs Ann Treeby, Science Research Admin Assistant, University of Plymouth, A504, Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA or by email to ann.treeby@plymouth.ac.uk


Interviews are planned for two weeks after the closing date.


CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON, FRIDAY 9 MAY 2008

PhD Scholarship in Engineering Innovation - University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth - Faculty of Technology
School of Computing, Communications & Electronics

PhD SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING INNOVATION…

Scholarship: £12,940 stipend + UK/EU fees

Applications are invited for a three-year (36 months) PhD scholarship in the School of Computing, Communications & Electronics, in the Faculty of Technology at the University of Plymouth, commencing on 1st October 2008 or soon thereafter.

This post is part of a GWR-funded research project in collaboration with Systematic Innovation Ltd. and the University of Bath. The project is aimed at the development of tools and methods to assist next generation engineers and scientists to deliver breakthrough design solutions. The underlying theme of the project is computer-aided innovation. The project will build upon the world’s biggest study of creativity and innovation.

The PhD project will involve research into the emerging areas of complex systems theory, bio-technology and nano-engineering, followed by development of these findings into a more universal innovation knowledge framework. The project will involve extensive use of the developed tools, methods and strategies to create novel solutions to real world and industry problems.

Candidates for this post are expected to have a Masters degree in one or a combination of electronic/computing/physics/biological/mathematics disciplines. A specific knowledge of expert systems and/or complex systems would be of particular benefit. Strong candidates with a BEng or BSc and work experience in the above areas may be considered for the post. Candidates should demonstrate good programming skills and, ideally, knowledge of NetLogo and VBNet.

For more information on research at the University of Plymouth please refer to the website: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/SoCCE.

The project website can be found at www.systematic-innovation.com/research3.

Application forms can be down loaded from http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate and should be submitted together with all the relevant documentation to Carole Watson, Faculty of Technology, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK (Tel: 01752 232339, e-mail: carole.watson@plymouth.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Paul Filmore by email only: pfilmore@plymouth.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 22nd August 2008, 12:00 noon.
Interviews: 5th September 2008.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Scholarships for International Students to Study at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for more information please visit this website

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

ITS - 2009 Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships

Sampoerna Foundation is a professional philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the quality of and access to education in Indonesia. Sampoerna Foundation currently has 136 undergraduate and graduate alumni and 9,427 elementary to senior high school alumni. Through personal and professional development, Sampoerna Foundation provides opportunities to scholarship recipients to contribute to the advancement of this nation.

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships consist of the following programs: following programs:
• Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the USA
• Australian Education International – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Australia
• Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in France
• Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in Singapore
• Singapore Education – Sampoerna Foundation MBA in the UK
The information contained in this document is intended for the Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship, pertinent to the 2009 intake only.
Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

1. Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
2. Hold a local Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
3. Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
4. Have valid proof (validity of two years) of:
• International TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (PBT) or 250 (CBT) or 100 (IBT), OR
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5 (for MBA Australia only)*
5. Have valid proof (validity of five years):
• GMAT test scores above 600 with verbal score to be 25 or above*
6. Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master's degree or equivalent.
7. Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
8. Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
9. Demonstrate that without the scholarship, they are not able to afford an Overseas MBA Program.
* GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS score can be submitted when the applicants pass the Sampoerna Foundation Selection Stage and chosen as Finalists. The finalists then must have a valid score as required by each program.
** All applicants selected as Finalists for MBA France shall have to take language course in the appointed institution by SCAC and pass the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) B1 & B2 test.
Any applicant proves to have forged information in his/her application form or any of the documents attached therein will be immediately disqualified.
Application deadline is May 30, 2008. Applications should be submitted as early as possible.
For further information of this 2009 Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarships can be read here

International Student Scholarships - Postgraduate Scholarships - Queensland University of Technology

Scholarships available to international students commencing studies in July 2008 and February 2009


Postgraduate Scholarships

China
(two scholarships per semester)
The Faculty offers Merit Scholarships for high-achieving Chinese graduates who have been awarded a place in any of the Faculty's postgraduate coursework programs.

Tuition fee subsidies of AUD $2,000 per semester will be paid by the Scholarship for the duration of the course.
Scholarship selection will be based on academic performance of prior degree studies as supplied on official transcripts. No separate application form is necessary. Scholarships will be awarded in May/June 2008 for Semester 2, 2008; and in December 2008 for Semester 1, 2009.

India
(two scholarships per semester)
The Faculty offers Merit Scholarships for high-achieving Indian graduates who have been awarded a place in any of the Faculty's postgraduate coursework programs.

Tuition fee subsidies of AUD $2,000 per semester will be paid by the Scholarship for the duration of the course.
Scholarship selection will be based on academic performance of prior degree studies as supplied on official transcripts. No separate application form is necessary. Scholarships will be awarded in May/June 2008 for Semester 2, 2008; and in December 2008 for Semester 1, 2009.

Thailand
(two scholarships per semester)
The Faculty offers Merit Scholarships for high-achieving Thai graduates who have been awarded a place in any of the Faculty's postgraduate coursework programs.

Tuition fee subsidies of AUD $2,000 per semester will be paid by the Scholarship for the duration of the course.
Scholarship selection will be based on academic performance of prior degree studies as supplied on official transcripts. No separate application form is necessary. Scholarships will be awarded in May/June 2008 for Semester 2, 2008; and in December 2008 for Semester 1, 2009.

Scholarship information subject to change at any time without notice

Further information

For further information about international scholarships please contact:


Saji Jacob
International Recruitment and Promotions Coordinator
Faculty of Built Environment & Engineering
Qld University of Technology
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 3138 9045 Fax: (07) 3138 2666
e-mail: s.jacob@qut.edu.au

Monday, April 7, 2008

International Science Honours Scholarship - The University of Queensland - Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites outstanding students to apply for an International scholarship valued at AUD$12,360. The scholarship is available for students applying for the Honours year in one of the following degrees:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological and Chemical Sciences
Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Marine Studies

Conditions

The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee for up to 1 year (#16 units) valued at AUD$12,360.

The successful applicant must commence studies in July 2008 (Semester 2), or February 2008 (semester 1).

The scholarship is not available to students who have already completed a related undergraduate award.

The successful applicant must be classed as an International Student in Australia. (Australian permanent residents and Australian citizens are not eligible).

Scholarship Applications must be received at UQ by 16 May 2008 (July 2008 entry), and 14 November 2008 (February 2009 entry). Successful applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of application closing date.


How to Apply

1. Lodge an official UQ Undergraduate application form for one of the above degrees and provide certified copies or originals of all academic transcripts to a UQ representative, or send directly to:

The Manager,
International Admissions Section,
Level 2, JD Story Building,
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072 Australia.

2. Complete the Scholarship application form*, provide a one page covering letter outlining why you wish to study science at UQ, and a supporting reference from a staff member at your institution, and submit to:

Scholarship Coordinator
Faculty of Biological & Chemical Sciences
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Qld 4072 Australia.
Email: scholarships@bacs.uq.edu.au

UEA International Student Scholarships

The University of East Anglia awards over £1,000,000 of scholarships each year to support international students in their studies. The awards are made by individual Schools of Study in the University. All international students (outside the European Union) are considered for a scholarship of between 10% and 50% of tuition fees.
In order to be considered for a UEA scholarship you do not need to make a separate application. Please indicate on your application for admission that you wish to be considered for a scholarship.

It is important to make an application as early as possible because they are considered as they are received. So apply early to make sure of the best chance of success. If you are granted a scholarship, you will be informed at the time you receive your offer of a place at UEA.

Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are normally for the duration of the period of study - three years for Bachelor and PhD degrees and one year for Masters programmes. They are available from all Schools of Study and across most courses of study.

Students of outstanding academic ability will also be considered for Faculty Scholarship Awards made by the Dean of Faculty, usually in April or May each year. These are highly competitive and prestigious awards.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Funding Information for Prospective Postgraduate Students - The University of Edinburgh

Ailie Donald Bursary

The Bursary (value: £1,500) is awarded annually, on application, to a successful applicant for full-time or part-time postgraduate study in English Language.

Candidates must give evidence of reasonable attempts to obtain alternative funding through AHRC, ORS or equivalent bodies. Applicants proposing to study for the degree of MSc as well as graduates from the University of Edinburgh are preferred but not exclusive candidates for the Bursary. Selectors reserve the right to invoke the criterion of academic merit.


Application Procedure

All applicants must complete an application form, which can be downloaded in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) or request one to be sent to them from:

The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL

E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2008. All applications must be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by that date to be considered for the bursary.


Selection Procedure

A Selection Committee chaired by the Head of English Language will meet in early August to select the bursary holder. The successful applicant will be announced in mid August 2008.

John Henry Brookes International Scholarships - UK

We are offering scholarships for international students who are applying for an undergraduate degree at Oxford Brookes, and are currently attending a university preparation course in the United Kingdom or in their own country.

Successful students will receive an award of £2000, to be deducted from the tuition fees in their first year.

What are the criteria?
To be considered for an award, you need to be:

-Currently studying on a university preparation course (for example A-level, International Baccalaureate or Foundation Course approved by Oxford Brookes University)
-Applying for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree starting in September 2008
-Eligible for overseas tuition fees
-In the top quartile of your class/year in your foundation course, predicted to achieve ABB at A-level, 32 points in the International Baccalaureate or equivalent
-Holding an offer (conditional or unconditional) from Oxford Brookes University.

How do students apply?

1. Complete an application form (PDF, 175 kB).

2. Ask your school to write an academic reference on the application form. This reference will need to show that you are in the top quartile of students in your year and/or have made the most progress during your course.

3. Send your completed application form and reference to
The International Office
Oxford Brookes University
Headington Hill Hall
Oxford OX3 0BP

4.Forms MUST be received by us by 30 June 2008.

5. Scholarship awards will be made by the end of August, once all the final examination results have been published and candidates have met the requirements of their university offer.

Postgraduate scholarships 2008 - Kingston University (London UK)

We are offering awards totalling £250,000 for 2008 entry, with each scholarship worth £3,000. These are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught masters degree.

You can apply for an award if you:

-are an international student (classified as “overseas” for fee purposes)
-have an offer of a place on a course at Kingston for 2008 entry
-are not currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University

Scholarships are available for both September entry and January entry (for courses with a January start date).

How are the scholarships awarded?

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of:

-academic merit
-financial need
-what you expect to gain from the course you are taking
-what you intend to do after completing the course

Read about what our students say about the scholarships.

How do I apply?

Read our 'tell me more' information sheets2 to find out more about how to apply.

Please note that the closing date for scholarship applications for courses beginning in January 2008 has now passed. The closing date for scholarship applications for courses beginning in September 2008 is 31 May 2008.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Undergraduate scholarships 2008 - Kingston University (London)

We are offering two types of scholarship for undergraduate students for 2008 entry:

-International scholarships – up to ten awards of £3,000. You apply directly to Kingston University.

-International partner scholarships – up to seven awards of £3,000. You apply through one of our overseas educational representatives or partner institution1 (including those in the UK).

Both types of scholarship are open to prospective full-time undergraduate students in any subject area for each year of a three-year course (subject to satisfactory progress).

Who can apply?

You can apply for an award if you:

-are an international student (classified as “overseas” for fee purposes)
-have an offer of a place on a course at Kingston for 2008 entry
-are not currently registered on an undergraduate course at Kingston University

How are the scholarships awarded?

Both types of scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

-academic merit
-financial need
-what you expect to gain from the course you are taking
-what you intend to do after completing the course

Read about what our students say2 about the scholarships.

How do I apply?

Read our 'tell me more' information sheets3 to find out more about how to apply for both types of scholarships.

Please note that the closing date for scholarship applications for courses beginning in September 2008 is 31 May 2008.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

ICS MQRES Lab-on-a-chip Microbiology PhD Scholarship - Macquarie University (Australia)

Closing Date: 30 May 2008
PhD Scholarship in Experimental Lab-on-a-chip Devices for Cell and Microbial Identification

A full-time PhD Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) is currently available in the Division of Information and Communication Sciences for a project in experimental lab-on-a-chip devices in the department of physics. The successful candidate will undertake PhD research on design and fabrication of novel microfluidic devices for microbiology.

The field of microfluidics concerns itself with a wide variety of interdisciplinary topics including fundamental questions in biology chemistry and physics. This project will involve the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices for concentrating and separating microbes, allowing for faster and earlier detection of dangerous organisms in fluids ranging from drinking water to blood. Fabrication will be done using an in-house semiconductor fabrication facility, and characterization will be done using state of the art facilities in the biology department. The skills gained in this PhD project will be valuable in the growing field of biotechnology.

MQRES scholarships are available to domestic and international students. Applicants should have completed equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Biology) , such as a Masters degree with substantial thesis component. Early career professionals interested in returning to higher degree studies are also encouraged to apply.

The MQRES stipend is currently $20,007 p.a. tax exempt (2008) for a maximum tenure of 3.5 years full-time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be sponsored for the scholarship tenure.

Further information regarding this project, may be obtained by contacting the co-supervisor: Dr David Inglis, telephone: +61-2-9850-4167, email: dinglis@ics.mq.edu.au. The project will be co-supervised by Prof. Ewa. Goldys., email: goldys@ics.mq.edu.au, you can find out more about Professor Goldys' research at www.physics.mq.edu.au/~goldys/core/.

Application forms (see below) and award conditions are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, email: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au or telephone +61 2 9850 7987.

Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA

Macquarie University International Scholarship (MUIS) - Australia

Who can apply?

Applicants must

-Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
-Have met the University's academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
-Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 90 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.

You are not eligible if

-You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
-You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
-You have undertaken the same level or a higher level of study previously.
-You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for.
-You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
-You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

If you are applying through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) click here for more information

If you are applying for an Honours degree click here for more information

If you are a Macquarie University Alumni click here for more information

What does MUIS cover?

Macquarie University International Scholarships are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

Scholarships will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration. No additional allowances are payable. The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. Annual renewal of the MUIS is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program.

To download the MUIS conditions click here.

How to apply?
Applicants must complete a course application form with certified copies of all relevant documents and application fee of $110. The application fee will be refunded if you are awarded an MUIS when applicable.

The undergraduate course application form is available at: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/application_form.aspx

The postgraduate course application form is available at: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/postgraduate/application_form.aspx

Applicants must also complete an online MUIS application form. As part of the application students must nominate two referees to complete a Referee Report, and must also provide a 'Statement of Purpose' of approximately one page outlining their interest in the scholarship program and indicating how the academic qualification will benefit themselves and their community. Students also have the opportunity to upload supporting documents such as prizes and awards, extra curricular activities and evidence of community involvement. For more information and to apply click here.

IMPORTANT: MUIS paper application forms are no longer accepted. All applicants must complete the online MUIS application form.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadlines for MUIS Applications

MUIS Applications for Semester 2, 2008 must be submitted by 30 April, 2008
AND
MUIS Applicants must submit Course Applications by 1 April, 2008

MUIS Applications for Semester 1, 2009 must be submitted by 31 October, 2008
AND
MUIS Applicants must submit Course Applications by 1 October, 2008

IMPORTANT: Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship. For information about understanding your offer letter click here.

Results of Applications

Students applying for a scholarship for Semester 2, 2008 will be advised of the outcome of their application in June 2008.

Students applying for a scholarship for Semester 1, 2009 will be advised of the outcome of their application in December 2008.

For scholarship enquiries contact scholarships@io.mq.edu.au.

International Scholarship - Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University is committed to encouraging applications from students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from study in the UK.

Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce a new scheme of International scholarships for students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme in the academic year 2008/2009.

Overseas Scholarship
The Overseas Scholarships are availble to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and are worth £1,000. The number of Overseas Scholarships available are unlimited. They are awarded on a criteria based on academic merit and submitted application;

Criteria to apply:

Undergraduate Applicants: Applications are welcome from International students who have achieved, in aggregate, first class marks in their higher secondary education. If successful, the student will receive the £1,000 award each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Postgraduate Applicants: Applications are welcome from International students who have achieved first class results in their final degree classification.

Overseas Scholarships are deducted from the standard tuition fee and student will be invoiced for the net tuition fee due.

International Postgraduate Scholarship

International Postgraduate Scholarships are available to postgraduate taught applicants and are worth half the tuition fees. The number of International Postgraduate Scholarships available are five, and they are awarded by the decision of the University Committe based on academic merit and the submitted application.

Criteria to apply: Applications are welcome from International students who have achieved first class results in their final degree classification and can demonstrate high academic achievement.

Please note:
* The Overseas Scholarship and the International Postgraduate Scholarship are only available to applicants paying full international tuition fees; citizens of the UK, EU and EEA are not eligible to apply
* Applicants must submit an International Scholarship Application Form to the International Office. The application form should be accompanied by an validated transcript and academic reference.
* Application deadlines apply:
For September entry: Scholarship applications must be received by 30th June 2008
For January entry: Scholarship applications must be received by 28th November 2008
* Other terms and conditions apply

Application Form
For full terms and conditions, the application form and guidelines to apply, please download the form below.
International Scholarship Application Form

Early Payment Discount
If you pay your tuition fees before the stated dates you will receive an early payment discount. This gives you a substantial discount from your fees
For September 2008 entry Pay full tuition fees before 1st September 2008 10 % discount
Pay full tuition fees before 22nd September 2008 5 % discount

For January 2009 entry Pay full tuition fees before 15th December 2008 10 % discount
Pay full tuition fees before 9th January 2009 5 % discount

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