2011, General Undergraduate Scholarships:Canada

Level: Undergraduate

Scholarship Description: Awarded annually to students on study permit who are entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta from high school on the basis of superior academic achievement (minimum award average of ~95% or equivalent) in Grades 10, 11, and 12. Receipt of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta each year.

Scholastic Distinction (Transfer Citations) for International Students
Conditions: Awarded annually to postsecondary students transferring into an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta based on superior academic achievement (minimum award average of 95% or equivalent) in Grades 10, 11, and 12 and on coursework completed at the postsecondary level. Receipt of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta each year.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
February 15, 2011 for Entrance Citations
March 4, 2011 for Transfer Citations students

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2011 FFTA Scholarship: USA

Level: Graduate
Scholarship Description: The Foundation of FTA awards scholarships to eligible candidates. Each scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $3,000. Occasionally, the Foundation of FTA will grant scholarship awards (as the funds become available) out of its General Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship recipients will be selected at the next FFTA Annual Forum. Winners will be notified shortly after. Each scholarship award becomes official when the recipient is enrolled in the approved college for the year in which the scholarship has been granted. Alternate winners will receive scholarships only if a primary winner becomes ineligible during the scholarship year.

A scholarship is awarded for one year of study. Renewal is possible provided the scholarship recipient maintains an acceptable scholastic average, and continues in an approved program of study. Scholarship renewal is not automatic. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for a scholarship renewal.
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 18, 2011
 

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2010 NNPC/ESSO NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

In continuation of its efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) awards scholarships to qualified Nigerian graduates who wish to pursue post-graduate studies in Nigerian Universities.

Applications in the underlisted disciplines will be considered:

-Geosciences
-Engineering(Chemical,civil/structural,Electrical,Electronics,Marine,Mechanical,Petroleum &Sub-sea)

 Essential Requirements:

1. Must be graduate of a Nigerian University

2. Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the Engineering  or Geosciences.

3. Must have provisional admission into an accredited Nigeria University for postgraduate study (M.Sc or M.Eng ) in the 2010/2011 academic session.

 

The NNPC/ESSO Scholarships award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and up-keep expenses for he duration of the selected course of study.

Method of Application

If you are qualified and interested, please visit our scholarship website at:  http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, November 9 2010

Shorted candidates will be required to come with the original and a photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying test:

-Bachelors degree certificate
-Admission letter for postgraduate study
-Waec results
-University transcripts

Names of shortlisted candidates for the qualifying test will be published on the scholarship website and in National Dailies. These candidates will also be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and email.

Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.

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Sub-saharan Africa - 2011 L’Oréal-UNESCO Regional Fellowships for Women in Science

Sub-saharan Africa  - 2011 L’Oréal-UNESCO Regional Fellowships for Women in Science:

Fellowship program for womens in the field of science, engineering and technology for doctoral studies

Study Subject: Science, Engineering and Technology
Employer: Loreal-Unecso
Level: PhD
Fellowship Description:For the first time in 2009 the For Women in Science Programme is launching of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Regional fellowships “For Women in Science” in Sub-Sahara Africa to assist women scientists in Sub-Saharan to realize important scientific research in all fields of science, engineering and technology. This fellowship is open to all women citizens and permanent residents from Sub-Saharan African countries.Fellowships will be awarded to women scientists in Sub-Saharan African to realize important scientific research in all fields of science, engineering and technology.
* Fellowships will be awarded for PhD research projects that will result in a Doctorate degree
* The research is to be conducted in any country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
* Fellowships up to the maximum value of US$20,000 will be awarded.
* The age limits for the candidate is 40 years
* The selected beneficiaries will be awarded their fellowships at a public ceremony.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 31 December 2010

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Africa: TUT-CSIR Joint Master’s Scholarship

Level: Master’s
Scholarship Description: If you are currently registered or intend to register for Master’s degree in the faculties of Science, ICT and Engineering and the Built Environment , you are hereby invited to apply for the 2011 TUT -CSIR joint Master’s Scholarship programme valued at R60 000per annum.

Eligibility: ONLY South African Citizens should apply.
The applicants must have obtained an aggregate of at least65 (at least 60% from designated groups(i.e.Africans,Indians,Coloureds) for their B-Tech degrees.

The applicants must have obtained their previous qualification in the minimum prescribed period.Applicants for this scholarship should bewilling to register for Doctoral degree upon completion of their M-Tech studies.

Applicants who already hold a qualification at the same level as the application are not eligible to apply

Scholarship holders will be expected to register for their Master’s degrees at TUT
Applicants must ensure that their research falls within one of the TUT-CSIR joint research areas.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 October 2010
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Amsterdam International Merit Scholarships

Scholarships for excellent students

The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Refer to

Overview EU and EEA countries

Requirements for eligibility

Candidates wishing to take part in the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship programme must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans ("Studiefinanciering"; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible “Studiefinanciering” support, throughout the academic year.
• Be fully admitted to a degree programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam which is registered at the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to: www.ib-groep.nl).
  For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/isp for study programmes taught in English, or www.uva.nl/application for study programmes taught in Dutch.
  Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her degree programme.
• Be admitted to a bachelor's or master's programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam for the first time. AMS will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second bachelor's or master's programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
• Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations (follow the link to the IND website below).
• Be enrolled at the UvA as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded.
• The candidate should not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship. Notify the scholarships office when another full scholarship such as HSP, Alban, NFP, etc. has been awarded and which scholarship has been chosen to accept.
• Scholarship continuation for subsequent year(s) of study depends upon satisfactory study progress. The programme you will be enrolled in, as it depends on the curriculum and rules and regulations of the department, sets the standard for satisfactory progress, the time and manner in which progress will be measured. Please be advised that you are expected to gain approximately 80% of credits in any one year.

The programme you wish to apply for might set extra requirements such as academic and language requirements. Please see the faculty information below for more information.

Refer to

www.ib-groep.nl
www.uva.nl/isp
www.uva.nl/application
Dutch visa regulations (IND website)

Application

The faculties and international schools award scholarships themselves; as such, regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.

Refer to

Overview study programmes UvA

Amsterdam Medical Centre (AMC)

Students applying to a programme at the AMC can find information on the application process on the AMC website.

Refer to

AMS at the AMC

Amsterdam Law School (ALS)

Students wishing to apply for a study programme in Law can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships at the Amsterdam Law School here.

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AMS at the Amsterdam Law School

Faculty of Economics and Business

Students enrolling at the Faculty of Economics and Business may request more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships by e-mail: msc-feb@uva.nl.

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msc-feb@uva.nl

Faculty of Science

Students enrolling at the Faculty of Science can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.

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AMS at the International Office Faculty of Science

Graduate School for Humanities

Students enrolling at the Graduate School for Humanities can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.

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AMS at the Graduate School for Humanities

Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS)

Students enrolling at the Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.

Refer to

AMS at GSSS

Source: Editors UvA website
info@uva.nl

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Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree Scholarships: TU Delft

Faculty of Applied Sciences Scholarship, TU Delft

Scholarships for outstanding international students who have been admitted into one of the MSc programmes within the TU Delft’s Faculty of Applied Sciences: Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Life Science & Technology (department of Biotechnology), Science Education and Communication, and Sustainable Energy Technology.

Selection criteria

Target group: Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree

Purpose: Study, Research

Field of study: Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural sciences

Countries: All

Eligible candidates: Excellent international students who have been admitted into one of the MSc programmes within the TU Delft’s Faculty of Applied Sciences: Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Life Science & Technology, Science Education and Communication, and Sustainable Energy Technology. All students accepted to an MSc programme of the Faculty of Applied Sciences as listed above will automatically be considered for a Faculty Scholarship. Faculty of Applied Sciences Scholarships are only available to candidates commencing new courses. Continuing students are not eligible.

Grant information

Value and purpose of grant: Scholarship values vary and will be awarded on academic merit on the basis of information provided in the MSc programme application.

Grant award period: 2010 – 2012 MSc programme

Closing date: Candidates must have been admitted to one of the programmes mentioned above. Programme application deadline is 1 April 2011.

Availability: 2011 – 2013 MSc programme

Grant provider: Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology

Application procedure: All international students accepted to an MSc programme of the Faculty of Applied Sciences as listed above will automatically be considered for a Faculty Scholarship. For programme application instructions please see TU Delft website

More information: Faculty of Applied Sciences Scholarships of TU Delft.

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2010/2011 TOTAL E & P NATIONAL MERIT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Over the years, Total (E&P) Nigeria Limited has demonstrated high level of commitment towards the educational development of the Nigerian Students. This commitment has been demonstrated in several ways, one of which is the annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and Tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies. The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and qualitative manpower development in our host communities and the nation.

The company hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2010/2011 National Merit Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students currently in their 1st and 2nd year of studies in recognized Nigeria Universities.

WHO IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY

The NNPC/TEPNG Merit Scholarship Award is open to all matriculated Nigerian full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in Nigeria Universities and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:
* Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
* Proof of UME scores and admission to the course of study

Application forms must be completed online using the links (http://scholarships.totalsdd.com). Application begins on the 27th of September and closes on the 24th of October, 2010.

Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.

THE PROPOSED DATE FOR TEST IS:
20TH NOVEMBER, 2010.

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Gates Cambridge Master Scholarship 2011

Most applicants will apply simultaneously for graduate admission to the University of Cambridge and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship using one application form (GRADSAF). As well as the GRADSAF form, applicants must also submit supporting documentation (e.g. three references, transcripts and any other material required by the University). Full details are available from the Graduate Studies Prospectus.

Applicants for the MBA and MFin programmes run by the Judge Business School should see these websites for information about how to apply for admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Before submitting an application all applicants are strongly encouraged to read through the entire ‘apply’ section of this website.

Please note:

* The Trust no longer offers scholarships for a second undergraduate degree.
* The Trust does not admit or place scholars.

Candidates for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship:

* may be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.
* may apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
* may apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
o PhD (three year research-only degree)
o One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
o MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree)
o MBBChir Clinical Studies (four year postgraduate degree)
* must be admitted to one of the degrees above at Cambridge through the University’s normal admission procedures. The Trust does not admit students.
* must be well prepared for the Cambridge course for which they are applying and must meet all of the conditions for admission specified by the University (e.g. academic, English language proficiency, if required, and any other conditions set).
* must be able to show evidence of high academic achievement, leadership potential, social commitment and a good fit with Cambridge.
* who are already studying at Cambridge are only eligible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if they are applying for a new course of study (e.g. a one year ‘MPhil only’ student may apply for funding to continue on to the PhD). Candidates already studying at Cambridge who are not applying for a new course of study (e.g. have already started their PhD) are not eligible to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Application deadlines:

US Citizens – 15 October
Non-US Citizens – 1 December

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USA: 2011-12 Scholarships for International Students at Colby-Sawyer College

International Students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid, and are encouraged to apply. At Colby-Sawyer we strive to acknowledge the abilities and accomplishments of our students. Through a variety of scholarships and awards, the college recognizes academic achievement, community service and leadership experience.

Academic Scholarships- No Separate Application Required

These awards acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career. With the exception of the Wesson Honors Scholarship, there is neither a separate application or deadline for these scholarships. As part of our rolling admissions process, students will be informed of the award decision at the point of acceptance. For international students, the admissions committee will recalculate your GPA based on equivalent letter and number grades from the Official High School Transcript you submit.

Wesson Honors Scholarship - up to $68,000 over four years

Students with a 3.75 GPA are eligible to apply for the Wesson Honors Scholarship. This $17,000 per year scholarship includes direct admission into the Wesson Honors Program. Students are automatically recommended for the program based on GPA at time of admission and the program does not require a separate application. It is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon good academic standing in the Wesson Honors Program.

Founders Scholarship - up to $64,000 over four years

Students with a 3.5 GPA are eligible for the Founders Scholarship. Students receiving this $16,000 per year award have graduated from high school with honors level classes and a rigorous college preparatory program. It is automatically awarded based on GPA at time of admission and does not require a separate application. It is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon maintaining a 3.3 GPA while enrolled at Colby-Sawyer.

Presidential Scholarship - up to $56,000 over four years

Students with a 3.3 GPA are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. This $14,000 award is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon full-time enrollment and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. It is automatically awarded based on GPA at time of admission and does not require a separate application.

Chargers Scholarship - up to $48,000 over four years

Students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible for the Chargers Scholarship. It is automatically awarded based on GPA at time of admission and does not require a separate application. This $12,000 per year award is renewable annually for four years dependent upon full-time enrollment and maintaining a 2.75 GPA.

Merit Based Awards- Separate Application Required

Colby-Sawyer offers merit based scholarships to incoming students based on their high school academic record, leadership qualities and community service involvement. These awards are not based on need and are renewable each year as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Students are eligible to apply for merit awards at any point, including prior to being accepted.

Colby-Sawyer Grant

Grant assistance is given to students based on their financial need, as well as their academic performance. Students receiving grant assistance from the college may expect to receive similar grant awards each year as long as family circumstances do not change, all application deadlines are met, and the student remains in good social and academic standing.

Applying for Financial Aid     Application for Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Estimator: If you would like to receive an estimated financial aid award, please click here for instructions.

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Huygens Scholarship Programme 2011: Countries: All

Scholarships for excellent students

Selection criteria
Target group:     Master's degree, Bachelor's degree , PhD degree
Purpose:          Study, Research
Field of study:     All
Countries:     All
Eligible candidates:     excellent results in all your previous studies, in the top 5% of students in your study or research programme

Value and purpose of grant : a monthly allowance of € 1,380 euros (this includes a standard contribution towards healthcare insurance), visa fees (standard contribution), the cost of tuition fees, a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on country of origin)
Grant award period : 6 - 24 months, 6 - 48 months for PhD.
Closing date :  31 January

Availability: The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme is open to excellent students from all countries of the world. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies. PhD applications can only be accepted from excellent students with the Icelandic, Macedonian, Chinese, Croatian or Turkish nationality. Furthermore the minister has reserved part of the total budget for excellent students following programmes in Dutch language and literature, or Neerlandistiek.

Grant provider : Dutch ministry of Education, Culture and Science

More information
For more information on the Huygens Scholarship Programme and application procedure: www.nuffic.nl/huygens


The information provided here is correct to the best of our knowledge, but may be subject to change without notice. You should therefore check the information yourself before relying on it.

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International Scholarships and grants for Non-EU/EEA Students: Denmark

For full degrees or part of a degree

Scholarships are available for students from non-EU/EEA countries studying at higher education institutions in Denmark. The scholarships are administered by the institutions, so please enquire about this at the institution when you apply for admission.

Through the Erasmus Mundus scheme, it is possible to apply for a scholarship to undertake specific Master's degree programmes offered jointly by a Danish institution and other European institutions. For further information, please refer to  Erasmus Mundus in Denmark 

Exchange/visiting students

If you are studying through an exchange agreement or as a visiting student, the possibility of obtaining financial assistance will depend on your home institution and the chosen exchange agreement:

    * If you are studying in a European country participating in the Erasmus programme, you can apply for exchange and mobility grants at your home institution.
    * If you are studying in a Nordic country and certain European countries outside the EU you can apply for grants through Nordplus and Tempus.
    * If you are studying in a country outside the EU, we would advise you to seek information about grants and scholarships at your home institution.
    * If your home country has a bilateral agreement with Denmark, it is also possible for non-Danish students and researchers to apply for a number of Danish Goverment scholarships.

In addition to the above mentioned opportunities, a range of other grants and scholarships are available. American students may for example be eligible to apply for a Fulbright scholarship. Further information is available at the Denmark-American Foundation and the Fulbright Commission .

Several scholarship programmes for students from inside and outside the EU are listed at the EU-database Ploteus .

In accordance with the Cultural Agreement Programmes and other scholarship exchange programmes, Denmark offers scholarships to nationals from countries inside and outside the EU.

Finally, PhD students and researchers are advised to look at The Researcher's Mobility Portal for information about available programmes.

Who can apply for a scholarship?  
In order to be eligible to apply for a scholarship you have to be:

    *A citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
    *Permanently resident in a non-EU/EEA country.
    *Studying in Denmark outside any established exchange programme or another kind of agreement, which waives your tuition fee.

What kind of financial support can I apply for?
The amount may vary between institutions.

How and when do I apply?   
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, we would strongly recommend you do the following:

   1. Contact the institution which offers the specific study programme you are interested in. The institution will then provide you with the application form. The institution can also inform you about entry requirements, course descriptions, deadlines and student services.
   2. Apply for a residence permit. Read the instructions below.

 When will I be notified about the outcome of my application?
The institution will assess all applications as soon as this process is finalised, the applicants will be notified by the institution where they have applied for a scholarship.

Official Website for further details : http://studyindenmark.dk/tuition-and-scholarships/tuition-and-scholarships   

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College Degree Scholarships for Middle East & North Africa in USA

A highly competitive scholarship program providing select student leaders from the Middle East & North Africa with a fully-funded scholarship towards the completion of a degree at a college or university in the United States.

The Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Program is a highly competitive scholarship program which provides select student leaders from the Middle East and North Africa with a fully-funded scholarship towards the completion of a Master’s degree at a university in the United States. This unique opportunity offers:
• Master’s degree programs in Geoscience, Engineering and MBA. Most sponsorships will be in Geoscience, with a limited number in Engineering and MBA. All MBA candidates must have a science, math or engineering background
• Full graduate tuition to attend a U.S. university
• Academic and visa support
• Housing and living expenses while in the U.S.
• Transportation to the U.S. and return to home country upon program completion
• Medical Insurance while in the U.S.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a citizen of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia or the United Arab Emirates
• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography
• Demonstrate English proficiency (550 written TOEFL; 79-80 iBT TOEFL; 6.0 IETLS)
• Demonstrate a history of academic excellence and native fluency in Arabic
• Exhibit leadership skills and cultural competency
• Have a valid passport
• Demonstrate English proficiency
• Register for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Application Guidelines

Ongoing Application Process.Apply through the program website :

http://iie.org/exxonmobilscholars

Candidate Selection

Applications are judged on merit in an open and independent review conducted by a selection panel comprised of international education experts and faculty. Selection panels will recommend finalists to the program sponsor, who will conduct two in-person selection events per year.

Contact Address

ExxonMobil Middle Eastern Scholars Program
Institute of International Education
1800 West Loop Street, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77072-9481
Telephone +1-713-621-6300 ext.17
Website iie.org/exxonmobilscholars
Email exxonmobilscholars@iie.org

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Scholarships to developing Commonwealth countries 2011: Applying through a national nominating agency

Background

Commonwealth Scholarships for students from the developing Commonwealth to study in the United Kingdom are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) (www.dfid.gov.uk). 

There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country. Each year, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission writes to each agency asking for a specific number of nominations to be sent to it. Each agency is responsible for its own selection process, and in most cases will set a deadline date in the months preceding the Commission's deadline for nominations of the 21 December 2010. 

Approximately 200-230 scholarships are awarded each year.   Each year, the Commission seeks about three times more nominations than it has places available; therefore, candidates who are nominated are not certain to get a scholarship. There are no quotas for selections for any individual country.  Candidates are in competition with those nominated by developing country universities and the same standards will be applied to applications through both procedures.

Terms and Conditions and Eligibility

Full details of the terms and conditions of Commonwealth Scholarships are included in the Prospectus (please note in particular the eligibility criteria):

•Prospectus 2011 (PDF 231 KB)

Please note that there are additional requirements for awards involving Clinical training in Medicine and Dentistry

Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:

•  Academic merit of the candidate
•  The quality of the proposal
• The likely impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home  country

For more details please see: Selection Criteria 2011 (PDF 128 KB)

Courses of Study

Applications may be for study at Masters or doctoral level.  Candidates may also apply for Split-site doctoral awards, in which the Commission supports one year's study in the United Kingdom as part of a doctorate being taken in the home country. All subject areas are eligible, although the Commission selection criteria do give priority to those applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development.

Candidates are requested to apply for a course of study at an institution in the UK which has agreed to offer part-funding with the Commission.  A list of the institutions which signed a part-funding arrangement with the Commission in 2009/10 can be found here.  The Commission anticipates that these institutions will enter into similar agreements in 2011-2012

Making an Application

All applications should be made through a candidate's nominating Agency in their home country and candidates must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application to them and for their own closing dates.  Contact details for these Agencies in the developing Commonwealth are listed here (PDF 99 KB)

The Commission cannot accept any applications direct from candidates.

The Commission expects all candidates who are nominated by an Agency for a Scholarship to have completed an application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS).  Full help on how to do this is given in our guides which should be read in full before any attempt to complete the EAS is made.  The guides and the EAS can be accessed through the following link:

Make an application using the EAS here

Please note that the closing date for candidates to submit applications using the EAS is 00.01 GMT on 8 December 2010.

Please note that this page gives information on how to apply through a national nominating agency.  However, candidates from developing Commonwealth countries can in some cases also apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship through certain developing country universities.  For a list of universities who are invited to nominate for Scholarships, see Applying through universities in developing countries

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Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan 2011

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan 2011

John Foster House

36 Gordon Square

London WC1H OPE, United Kingdom

Tel: (44) 171 387 8572

Fax: (44) 171 387 2655


Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plan: normally for postgraduate study, but some for undergraduates. Varying number of awards made available each year by Australia, Brunei, Canada, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom.


Subjects: normally unrestricted.

Place of study: in universities and associated institutions in the awarding countries listed above (other than recipient’s country of permanent residence).

Open to: post-graduate students, citizens of and permanent residents of a Commonwealth country, candidates must have taken first degree or master’s within the last 10 years; good standard of English necessary.

Duration: up to 36 months, not renewable.

Value: tuition fees and living stipend paid, plus return flights, study travel allowance and thesis allowance.

Applications: depend on deadline set by agency in applicant’s home country; enquiries to Commonwealth Scholarship Agency (see list below) in candidate’s country of permanent residence. Only candidates initially selected and nominated by their home country can be considered for awards. The home agency will be able to inform enquirers which awards under the scheme are currently available to them.


Anguilla: The Permanent Secretary, Training division, The Secretariat, The Valley, Anguilla, West Indies.

Antigua: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Church Street, St. John’s.

Australia: IDP Education Australia Limited, GPO Box 2006, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601.

Bahamas: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, P.O. Box N 3913, Nassau.

Bangladesh: The Secretary, Ministry of Education, Building No. 6, 17th & 18th Floor, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.

Barbados: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Culture, Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael.

Belize: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Public Service, Belmopan.

Bermuda: Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box HM 1185, Hamilton HM EX.

Botswana: The Permanent Secretary, Bursaries Department, Ministry of Education, Private Bag 005, Gaborone.

British Virgin Islands: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, Government of the BVI, Road Town, Tortola.

Brunei: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Bandar Seri Begawan 1170, Negara.

Canada: International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS), Commonwealth Scholarships Section, 325 Dalhousie Street, suite 800, Ottawa, ON KIN 7G2.

Cayman Islands: The Chief Education Officer, Education Department, P.O. Box 910 GT, Grand Cayman.

Cyprus: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia.

Dominica: The Chief Personnel Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Establishment Personnel and Training Department, Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau.

Falkland Islands: Director of Education, Education Department, Falkland Islands Government, Ross Road, Stanley.

Gambia: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, No. 1 Bedford Place Building, Banjul.

Ghana: The Registrar of Scholarships, Scholarships Secretariat, P.O.Box M 75, Ministry Branch Post Office, Accra.

Gibraltar: The Director of Education, Department of Education, 40 Town Range, Gibraltar.

Grenada: The Permanent Secretary, Department of Personnel and Management Services, Prime Minister’s Ministry, Botanical Gardens, St. George’s.

Guyana: The Permanent Secretary, Office of the President, Public Service Management, Ulissengen Road and Durban Street, Georgetown.

India: Director (Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, External Scholarship Division, A1/W3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001.

Jamaica: The Director, Human Resources Division, Ministry of the Public Service and the Environment, 8th Floor Citybank Building, 63-67 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5.

Kenya: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box 30040, Nairobi.

Kiribati: The Secretary, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box 263, Bikenibeu, Tarawa.

Lesotho: The Director, National Manpower Development Secretariat, P.O. Box 517, Maseru 100.

Malawi: The Secretary for Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Resource management and Development, Box 30227, Lilongwe 3.

Malaysia: The Director-General of Public Service, Public Services Department, Training Division, 2nd Level, Block B, JPA Complex, Tun Ismail Road, Kuala Lumpur.

Maldives: Senior Programme Officer, Department of External Resources, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Male.

Malta: The Assistant Director of Education, Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Floriana.

Mauritius: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Edith Cavell Street, Port-Louis.

Montserrat: The Permanent Secretary, Administration, Department of Administration, Government Headquarters, P.O. Box 292, Plymouth.

Namibia: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, Bursaries and Scholarships Division, Private Bag 13186, Windhoek.

Nauru: The Secretary for Health and Education, Department of Education, Nauru.

New Zealand: Executive Director, New Zealand Vice-Chancellor’s Committee, P.O. Box 11-915, Manners Street, Wellington.

Nigeria: The Deputy Director (S and SA), Federal Scholarship Board, Federal Ministry of Education, Block 353, Yaounde Street, Zone 6, Wuse, PMB 134, Abuja.

Pakistan: The Deputy Educational Adviser (Scholarships), (International Co-operation Wing) Ministry of Education, Islamabad.

Papua New Guinea: The Secretary, Department of Personnel Management, PO Wards Strip, Waigani, National Capital District.

Saint Helena: The Chief Education Officer, Education Department, Jamestown.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: Permanent Secretary, Establishment Division, Government Headquarters, P.O. Box 186, Church Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts.

Saint Lucia: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Personnel, Establishment and Training, P.O. Box 974, New Government Building, Castries.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: The Chief Personnel Officer, Service Commissions Department, Kingstown.

Samoa: The Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, P.O. Box L1861, Apia.

Seychelles: Director, Ministry of Education and Culture, International Co-operation Section, P.O. Box 48, Victoria, Mahe.

Sierra Leone: The Senior Permanent Secretary, Department of Education, New England, Freetown.

Singapore: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Public Service Division, 8 Shenton Way, N° 47-01, Treasury Building, Singapore 0106.

Solomon Islands: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Training, P.O. Box G28, Honiara.

South Africa: Acting Director, International Relations, Department of Education, 123 Schoeman Street, Pretoria 0002.

Sri Lanka: The Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, 18 Ward Place, Colombo 7.

Swaziland: The Principal Secretary, Swaziland Government, Ministry of Labour and Public Service, P.O. Box 170, Mbabane.

Tonga: The Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box 161, Nuku’alofa.

Trinidad and Tobago: The Chief Personnel Officer, Personnel Department, Scholarships and Advanced Training Section, AMBA Building, 55-57 St. Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain.

Turks and Caicos: Chief Secretary, South Training Unit, South Base, Grand Turk, West Indies.

Tuvalu: The Training Division, Office of the Prime Ministers, Vaiaku.

Uganda: The Permanent Secretary, The Central Scholarships Committee, Ministry of Education and Sports, Crested Towers, P.O.Box 7063, Kampala.

United Kingdom: The Executive Secretary, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom, 36 Gordon Square, London WC1H OPF.

United Republic of Tanzania: The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, P.O. Box 2645, Dar-es-Salaam.

Vanuatu: Principal Training and Scholarships Officer, Training and Scholarships Coordination Unit, Private Mail Bag 059, Port Vila.

Zambia: The Secretary, Bursaries Committee, Ministry of Higher Education, P.O. Box 50093, Lusaka.

Zimbabwe: The Secretary, Office of the President and Cabinet, Department of National Scholarships, Private Bag 7763, Causeway, Harare.

 
Other countries: candidates from any Commonwealth country not named above should consult the Ministry/Department of Education of that country.

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Fellowships in sustainability science

The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for International Development invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the University's academic year beginning in September 2011. Deadline for applications: 1 December 2010. 

The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in research or practice to facilitate the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective interventions that promote sustainable development.

Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to "sustainability science," the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth's life support systems.

This year some preference will be given to applicants whose work addresses challenges of innovation for sustainable development, with special attention to innovation in the energy, health and agricultural sectors. In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

The Sustainability Science Program is directed by Professors William Clark and Michael Kremer, and Nancy Dickson. 

For more information on the fellowships application process see www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsci/fellowship. Applications are due on 1 December 2010.

Citizens of Italy or developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

 

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Westminster International January 2011 scholarships, UK

January 2011 scholarships

The deadline for scholarship applications for January 2011 is 1 November 2010 unless otherwise specified.

Westminster International Scholarships

These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country.

Amount:          Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.  

Eligibility:        You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.

Criteria:          Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Further Info:  Click here

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2011 WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship Training, Kenya

The Programme

Project Description:

This is a 12 month programme that will offer fellows clinical experiences in general paediatric and subspecialty paediatric anaesthesia, pain management, critical care and a variety of educational electives including pharmacology-related clinical research, medical education and clinical teaching and patient simulation.



Initially teachers will come from Europe, America, Australia, New-Zealand and Canada and other places as approved by the world federation of societies of anaesthetists.

We shall have a trainer of trainers approach so we can have enough faculties not to import in a period of about 3 years. We shall have 4 students per year, 3 from Kenya and 1 from one of the neighbouring
countries.

Project Goal: To improve peri-operative care of children undergoing anaesthesia and subsequently clinical outcomes in Kenya and the larger East and Central Africa through a paediatric anaesthesia fellowship program.

Project Objectives

• To train anaesthesiologists in Kenya and other Eastern African countries in relevant knowledge and skills for delivery of safe perianaesthesia care for children in Africa

• To train Paediatric anaesthesiologists per excellence who will in turn be able to train other anaesthesia practitioners on the delivery of safe perianaesthesia care for children in Africa

• To set up comprehensive paediatric anaesthesia excellence centres in five countries in Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The first of these will be in Kenya

• To develop mechanisms for professional mentorship for trained paediatric anaesthesiologists

• To train fellows in routine clinical and surveillance data collection and its application to improve service delivery.

• To develop mechanisms that will ascertain sustainability of the training program and provision of services beyond the life of this project.

• To disperse the training to all cadres of anaesthetists offering care of patients in the whole country, region.

Specific Objectives for Participating Fellows:


To develop competence in providing peri-operative anaesthetic care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents.

 To develop leadership, teaching and research roles in anaesthesia, peri-operative care and pain management in children

To develop an in-depth understanding of paediatric day-of-admission and day surgery practices.

To develop an understanding of the principles of experimental design, clinical
research and statistical analysis.

Application Closing Date: by the end of November 2010
Further Fellowship Information and Application

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SAWISE Hope Scholarship, Africa

The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SAWISE) and The Hope Network invites female students entering their Honours level/ 4th year of study to apply for the abovescholarship.

CLOSING DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2010

ELIGIBILITY: Female students entering their Honours degree/4th year of study with an academic average of over 65%, pursuing study in the areas of science and engineering (medical fields included). Candidates must exhibit outstanding personal qualities and a strong desire to make a contribution to their respective fields and to society at large. Candidates must be South African. Preference will be given to a candidate experiencing financial difficulty or distress.

PERIOD: One year, full-time study.

TENABLE: At any of the following universities: University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Kwazulu-Natal, University of Pretoria, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Witwatersrand, University of the Western Cape.

VALUE: R10 000

MENTORSHIP: The scholarship founding group will serve as mentors to the recipient over the course of her Honours year /4th year of study. The recipient will be assigned special industry-specific mentors that align with her field of study. The recipient will have the opportunity to interact with the founding network of professional women through her invitation to, and participation in,

Hope Network and SAWISE events.

Application Procedure: Submit a covering letter of motivation, a detailed CV (including the contact details of two academic referees), a certified copy of all university results to date, and a certified ID copy. Ensure that a working email address is provided with your CV. Incomplete or late applications will not be
considered. All applications to be sent to the address listed below.

The SAWISE Hope Scholarship, P.O. Box 34085, Rhodes Gift, Cape Town, 7707
Enquires: Prof Jacquie Greenberg at jacquie.greenberg@uct.ac.za

For more information: www.sawise.org.za

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