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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Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program - Scholarships

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
As a fellow, you may enrol on master’s programmes or doctoral programmes and pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the International Fellowships Fund. The Fund currently works in twelve fields to strengthen democratic values, alleviate poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. To ensure that fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.

Selection criteria

Target group:	Master's degree, PhD degree
Purpose:	Study, Research
Field of study:	All
Countries:	Brazil , Chile , China , Egypt , Ghana , Guatemala, India , Indonesia, Kenya , Mexico , Mozambique, Nigeria , Peru , Philippines , Russia , Senegal , South Africa, Tanzania , Thailand , Uganda , Vietnam
Eligible candidates:	As a candidate for the Ford International Fellowships Programme, you must comply with the following requirements: You must be a resident of an eligible IFP country or territory (currently: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam). You must demonstrate superior achievement in your undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent. You must have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities. You must possess leadership potential evidenced by your employment and academic experience. You must propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance your leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field. You must choose a field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's areas of endeavour. You must present a plan specifying how you will apply your studies to social problems or issues in your own country. You must commit yourself to working on these issues following the fellowship period. You do NOT need admission to a university to apply for the fellowship. Subjects must correspond with IFP's areas of endeavour.

Grant information

Value and purpose of grant : The fellowships, which are granted for the duration of the programme (max. 3 yrs) cover the tuition fees plus the costs of international travel, living expenses, books, health insurance.

Extra facilities: Several funds are made available for different purposes such as professional enhancement, additional support for studying with a disability, etc.

application : Submit your application to the appropriate IFP International Partner in your country or region of residence. There are seventeen International Partners. They determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country and administer the fellowship during the fellowship-period. Go to the IFP website for an overview of IFP International Partners including web addresses.

After the selection and needs assessment Nuffic acts as placement partner for IFP fellows considering studying in continental Europe. Nuffic provides the following services for the IFP International Partners

• individual advice on study opportunities, placement and admission issues,
• placement at up to three continental European universities,
• general information provision regarding European higher education systems, admission requirements and available study programmes,
• general information provision regarding study and living conditions, health and visa requirements in continental European countries,
• ongoing support in case of emergency, health, study or legal problems.

Deadline : The deadline for fellowship applications differs per country.
Selection and approval procedures:  The IFP International Partner in your country or region of residence is responsible for the selection and approval procedures. See the IFP website for an overview to contact your IFP International Partner including web addresses.

More information

For more information about IFP, please visit the programme website at http://www.fordifp.net/ .

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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Master's degree, Bachelor's degree WebsterUniversity "Gateway"(Under) Scholarshiips/Grants

WebsterUniversity "Gateway"(Under)Graduate Studies
Scholarship offered to new, motivated full-time undergraduate and graduate students applying for the Bachelor, Master or MBA programs.

Selection criteria

Target group:	Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
Purpose:	Study
Field of study:	All
Countries:	All
Eligible candidates:	All students that have been fully accepted at Webster University Leiden and who are enrolled for a minimum of two courses per term. You shall be responsible for  your own tuition (not reimbursed by company, family or other source), show financial need and academic potential.

Scholarship applies to Webster the Netherlands Leiden or Amsterdam campus only and may also include online courses. Maximum coverage is 25% of tuition for a full academic year. The amounts awarded may vary depending on average grades obtained (GPA), student need and budgetary availability.
Grant information
Grant award period: Per academic year with annual re-application
Closing date: For Fall semester: June 1st , for Spring semester: November 1st
Grant provider: Webster University, Leiden
Degree programs to which this scholarship applies:Bachelor Degrees:
Business and Management
International Relations
Behavioral Sciences
Media Communications
Master Degrees:
 MBA Master of Business Administration
Management & Leadership
Communications Management
Counseling
International Relations
International NGOs
Business and Organizational Security Management (partly online)
Application procedure
Application for the scholarship must be submitted in conjunction with the application for admission to Webster University. You can apply online through www.webster.nl/admissions/apply_now/online. Click here for the admission guidelines.

In addition, send scholarship applications to:
Webster University
Scholarship Committee
Boommarkt 1
2311 EA Leiden
the Netherlands
Applications must include:
- A completed Gateway Scholarship Application Form
- Digital passport photo
- An essay answering the following questions: 1. Why do you want to earn a university degree? 2. Why do you need a tuition scholarship?

More information :
For more information about this scholarship, send an email to scholarships@webster.nl or check website Webster .
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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Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree Scholarsips

Utrecht University Excellence scholarship
Bachelor's and Master’s programme at Utrecht University

Selection criteria

Target group:	Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
Purpose:	Study
Field of study:	Arts and Humanities, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Social and behavioural sciences
Countries:	Afghanistan , Albania, Bouvet Island , Brunei , Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada , Cayman Islands , Central African Republic , Chad , Chile , China , Christmas Island , Cocos (Keeling) Islands , Colombia , Comoros , Conch Republic , Congo, Democratic Republic of the , Cook Islands , Costa Rica , Croatia , Cuba , Djibouti , Dominica , Dominican Republic , East Timor , Ecuador , Egypt , El Salvador , Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea , Ethiopia , Falkland Islands , Faroe Islands , Fiji , French Guiana, Gabon , Gambia , Georgia , Ghana , Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada , Guadeloupe, Guam , Guatemala, Guinea , Guinea Bissau, Guyana , Haiti , Honduras, India , Indonesia, Iran , Iraq , Israel , Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) , Jamaica , Mexico , Micronesia, Moldova , Monaco , Mongolia, Montserrat,  Morocco , Mozambique, Myanmar , Namibia , Nauru , Nepal , Netherlands Antilles , New Caledonia , New Zealand , Nicaragua , Niger , Nigeria , Niue , Norfolk Island , North Korea , Northern Mariana Islands , Oman , Pakistan, Saint Vincent & Grenadines , San Marino , Saudi Arabia , Serbia , Taiwan, Tajikistan , Tanzania , Thailand , Togo , Tokelau, Tonga , Trinidad And Tobago , Tunisia , Algeria , Andorra , Anguilla , Argentina , Aruba , Bahamas , Bangladesh, Belarus , Belize , Bermuda,  Bolivia , Botswana , Brazil , Burundi , Cameroon, Cape Verde, Japan , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Kiribati , Kuwait , Kyrgyzstan , Laos , Lebanon , Lesotho ,  Liberia , Libya , Macau , Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi , Malaysia , Maldives, Mali , Marshall Islands , Martinique , Mauritania , Mauritius , Mayotte , Saint Kitts & Nevis , Saint Pierre And Miquelon , Samoa , Sao Tome And Principe , Senegal , Seychelles , Sierra Leone, Singapore , Solomon Islands , Somalia , South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan , Suriname, Svalbard And Jan Mayen  Islands , Swaziland , Switzerland , Syria , Turkey , Turkmenistan , Turks And Caicos Islands , Tuvalu , Uganda , Ukraine , United Arab Emirates , United States , Uruguay , Uzbekistan , Vanuatu , Venezuela , Vietnam , Virgin Islands , Wallis And Futuna Islands , Yemen , Zambia , Zimbabwe , American Samoa, Angola , Antigua And Barbuda , Armenia , Australia , Azerbaijan, Bahrain , Barbados , Benin , Bhutan , Bosnia-Herzegovina , Palau , Panama , Papua New Guinea , Paraguay , Peru , Philippines , Pitcairn Island , Polynesia, Puerto Rico, Qatar , Reunion, Russia , Rwanda, S. Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls. ,  Saint Lucia , Montenegro
Eligible candidates:	Not have the Dutch nationality; Hold a non-Dutch secondary school diploma; Have been admitted to one of the international Master’s programmes of Utrecht University listed above, the Bachelor’s programme in Economics or to University College Utrecht; Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for a Bachelor’s programme), or an equivalent thereof; Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable); Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

Grant information
Value and purpose of grant :  Grant provider : The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by Utrecht University.Application procedure : It is not possible to apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship. The Selection Committee of the programme will select eligible candidates on the basis of the selection criteria mentioned above. The selected candidates will be offered an Utrecht Excellence Scholarship in May.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.

Selected students are awarded a scholarship between 1,500 and 16,400 per year (Bachelor) or between 1,500 and 20,600 euro per year (Master). Students should be aware that the grant is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely. As one of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands, students from abroad must prove to the IND (immigration and naturalisation office) that they have sufficient financial means. Read more about the budget the University advises

Grant award period : Selected students receive a scholarship for the duration of the degree programme, which is a maximum of two years for a Master's degree and three years for a Bachelor’s degree. Approximately 55 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship will only be renewed for the second (and third) year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

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Rotary Foundation Scholarships Program

Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.

Selection criteria

Target group:	Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree , PhD degree
Purpose:	Study
Field of study:	All
Countries:	All
Eligible candidates:	All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.

Grant award period: 2011-2012

Closing date: For 2011-12 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2010 or as late as 15 August 2010

Application procedure:

• Application materials for 2011-12 Ambassadorial Scholarships and Rotary Grants for University Teachers become available from the Rotary club in the applicant’s area of permanent residence or full-time study. • Applicants must contact the nearest Rotary club to :o Determine whether scholarship funding is available
o Ask about local application deadlines
o Obtain application materials

January-15 July 2010: Applicants should complete the 2011-12 application, researching possible institutions of study. There is no need to apply for or take language tests at this time.

September-15 December 2010 : All 2011-12 scholarship applicants will receive notification of their study institution assignments.

February 2011 :All 2011-12 scholarship recipients will receive a packet of information from the Foundation.

For further information see: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx

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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Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
knowledge sharing and capacity building in the developing world.

Selection criteria

Target group:	Master's degree, Bachelor's degree , PhD degree
Purpose:	Study
Field of study:	All
Countries:	All
Eligible candidates:	mid-career professionals from the World Bank member countries, eligible to borrow; Between the ages of 25 and 45; At least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full-time professional work experience; University degree; Good health, good character

The Program does not support:- legal studies such as JD, LLM or SJD unless related to human rights, or environment.
- applicants for MBA, nor applicants for M.Phil. or Ph.D. candidates.- applicants who already hold a graduate degree from an industrialized country.
- applicants who received their undergraduate degree from an industrialized country unless they spent three years in their home country or another developing country.
- permanent residents or nationals of industrialized countries.
· those with refugee or asylum status.

Grant information
Value and purpose of grant : The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master's degree or its equivalent. The amount of scholarship may vary depending upon the host country and the tuition charged by the host university. In recent years the annual value of a scholarship has averaged around US$30,000.
The scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, covering:

• economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period. In addition to the ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip; 
• tuition and the cost of basic medical and accident insurance usually obtained through the university; 
• a monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books.

Grant award period : 1 year; provided that the academic program is longer than one year, it may be renewed for a second consecutive year or a portion thereof.
Closing date : March 31
Grant provider : Government of Japan and World Bank
Application procedure
Send applications to :
Hard copies of completed applications and relevant documents should be sent to:
The World Bank
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J2-204
Washington, DC 20433
USA

Or apply online by completing an on-line Application Form

Applications sent by fax or e-mail are not accepted.
Applications must include :

• application form
• CV
• two professional and two academic recommendation letters
• evidence of current unconditional admission (copy of formal admission letter) to at least one development-related university master's degree program and proof of application to another university located in any World Bank member country except the applicant's country. Preference is given to applicants with more than one admission. 
• copy of passport or birth certificate
• certified copy of diploma (at least a BA degree) and transcripts
• proposal for a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects.

See for additional informationhttp://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/scholarshipsEnglish/jjwbgsp/overview.html
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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2011-12 Master Degree Scholarships for Developing Countries, Belgium

VLIR-UOS funded International Training Programmes and the International Master Programmes in Belgium for developing Countries Students Job description: VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 180 scholarships to first-year master students.

Field of Study and the the Programmes

International Training Programmes 2011

* AudioVisual Learning Materials – Management, Production and Activities (AVLM)
* Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation
* International Training Programme in Food Safety, Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Analysis
* Lib@Web – Management of Electronic Information and Digital Libraries
* Technology for Integrated Water Management

International Master Programmes 2011-2012

* Master of Development Evaluation and Management
* Master of Globalisation and Development
* Master of Governance and Development
* Master of Human Settlements

International Master Programmes 2011-2013

* Master of Aquaculture
* Master of Biology – Specialisation Human Ecology
* Master of Biostatistics
* Master of Environmental Sanitation
* Master of Food Technology
* Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes)
* Master of Molecular Biology (IPMB)
* Master of Nematology
* Master of Nutrition and Rural Development,Main Subject: Human Nutrition
* Master of Physical Land Resources
* Master of Water Resources Engineering

The deadline to apply for a scholarship from VLIR-UOS for a master programme is the 1st of February 2011.

Eligibility, Further scholarship details and application:

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The Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) scholarship fund

About the scholarship

The ALN scholarship fund supports African scientists wishing to undertake a Master’s degree related to the control of infectious diseases in Africa.

The scholarship funds a candidate to undertake an MSc in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa at either the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki, Japan or at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK. Both residential and distance learning MSc courses are available at LSHTM. Candidates offered a course at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki will be required to reside in Japan for the duration of the course. Read more about the ALN partners.

Each year, up to four scientists will receive up to a maximum award of US$50,000 each to cover tuition fees, travel and living expenses. Successful candidates are required to write a formal report on completion of their
course. For Application Process:

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Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught scholarships for international students

Scholarships

The University recognises that studying overseas is a major undertaking, both personally and financially, and aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarships and awards specifically for International students. However, University funding is limited.
These pages, outline the major opportunities for funding which are offered by the University of Sheffield to international students:
Undergraduate scholarships for international students
Postgraduate taught scholarships for international students
Postgraduate research scholarships for international students
Alumni rewards
Sibling and Spouse rewards
Santander Postgraduate Scholarship 2010
External sources of funding
Funding for EU students

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