University of Central Missouri Olaiya Foundation Scholarship for graduate applicants from Nigeria, West Africa

University of Central Missouri Olaiya Foundation Scholarship

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description:     Scholarship for graduate applicants from Nigeria pursuing a graduate degree in Industrial Hygiene at the University of Central Missouri. Other West African students may be considered.

Host Institution Name:     University of Central Missouri
Host City:     Warrensburg
Host State:     Missouri

Levels of Study:    
Graduate

Open to Students from:
West Africa

Award Information
Award Types:    
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount:     Varies
Award Duration:     Varies, non-renewable

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University Opportunity Grant

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description:     Renewable International Student Scholarship for non-degree seeking/short-term study abroad students. $7,500 for the 1st semester for undergraduate or $5,000 for graduate. Extension to the 2nd semester and beyond is available (amount varies).

Levels of Study:    
Undergraduate
Graduate

Sponsored By: Pacific Lutheran University
Sponsor Type: College/University

Open to Students from:      
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America
Oceania
Egypt
Morocco
Namibia
Nigeria
South Africa
Uganda
             
Award Information
Avg. Award Amount:     $7,500 (1st semester) for undergraduate; $5,000 for graduate
Number of Awards:     Unlimited
Award Coverage:     Tuition and fees.
Award Duration:     Up to 2 years

Eligibility Requirements
Requirements 1:     Must be enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University.
Requirements 2:     Must be a non-degree seeking student
Requirements 3:     Must live on campus.

Areas of Study:    
Accounting
American History
American Jewish History
American Literature
American Politics
Anthropology
Area and Ethnic Studies
Art History
Arts and Culture
Asian Studies
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology
Business and Management
Chemistry
Classics
Communication Technologies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Conflict Management
Conflict Resolution
Creative Writing
Dance
Earth Science
Ecology
Economics
Education
Engineering
Engineering 3-2
Engineering-Related Technologies
English as a Second Language
Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy, Curatorial Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching
Environmental Studies
European Studies / EU Studies
Finance
Fine Arts
Foreign Languages
French
Geography
Government
Health Professions
Health Studies
History
Human Resource Development
Humanities
Intensive English
International Management
International Relations
Journalism
Leadership
Liberal/General Studies
Life Sciences
Linguistics
Literature
Management
Marketing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Philosophy and Religion
Photography
Photojournalism
Physical Sciences
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion/Theology
Science
Social Science
Social Service
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
TESOL
Theater
Visual and Performing Arts
Women's Studies

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Parcific Lutheran University- International Students Scholarships

Admission Award - International Student Scholarships


Sponsored By: Pacific Lutheran University

Sponsor Type: College/University

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program Description:	Renewable International student scholarships. Amount varies in between $1,000 and full tuition waiver ($29,200 for 2010-2011) per year. Deadline for some scholarships is December 15. Some scholarships require a separate application.
Website:	www.plu.edu/admission/international/apply
Host Institution Name:	Pacific Lutheran University
Host City:	Tacoma
Host State:	Washington
Areas of Study:	Accounting American History American Jewish History American Literature American Politics Anthropology Area and Ethnic Studies Art History Arts and Culture Asian Studies Biochemistry Biology Business and Management Chemistry Classics Communication Technologies Communications and Journalism Computer and Information Sciences Computer Science Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Creative Writing Dance Earth Science Ecology Economics Education Engineering Engineering 3-2 Engineering-Related Technologies English as a Second Language Environmental Policy Environmental Policy, Curatorial Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching Environmental Studies Finance Fine Arts Foreign Languages French Geography Government Health Professions Health Studies History Human Resource Development Humanities Information Technology Intensive English International Management International Relations Journalism Liberal/General Studies Life Sciences Linguistics Literacy Literature Management Marketing Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration (MBA) Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Music Natural Sciences Nursing Philosophy and Religion Photography Photojournalism Physical Sciences Physics Political Science Psychology Religion/Theology Science Social Science Social Service Sociology Spanish Statistics TESOL Theater Visual and Performing Arts Women's Studies
Levels of Study:	Undergraduate Graduate
Open to Students from:	Asia Europe Latin America Middle East North America Oceania Egypt Morocco Namibia Nigeria South Africa Uganda

 

AWARD INFORMATION

Award Types:	Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount:	Varies (up to $29,200 for 2010-2011)
Number of Awards:	Unlimited
Award Coverage:	Tuition and fees.
Award Duration:	Up to 4 years

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements 1:

Must be enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:	Pacific Lutheran University Hiro Kuroiwa-Lewis Director of International Recruitment Office of Admission Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Phone #:	+1 (253) 535-8177
Fax #:	+1 (253) 536-5136
E-Mail:	kuroiwalewis@plu.edu
Instructions:	For more information on how to apply, please visit the website.

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Media Fellowships Positions in British Science Association, London British Science Association, London

Study Subject: Media

Employer: British Science Association

Level: Media Fellowships

Scholarship Description: He British Science Association Media Fellowships Are Intended To Create A Greater Awareness And Understanding Of The Workings Of The Media Among Practising Scientists, Social Scientists, Clinicians And Engineers.

10 Media Fellows Spend 3 To 8 Weeks Working With A National Press, Broadcast Or Internet Journalist Learning To Work Within The Conditions And Constraints Of The Media To Produce Accurate And Well Informed Pieces About Developments In Science And Then Attend The British Science Festiva

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 19, 2011

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International-Scholar Program in Science and Technology for Africa, 2011

Fulbright Program for, U.S. Institutions

Study Subject: Science And Technology, Engineering, Engineering, Environmental /Earth Sciences, Agriculture/Food Security, Information Technology

Employer The Council For International Exchange Of Scholars

Level: Ph.D. Degree

Scholarship Description: The U.S. Department Of State’s Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs (ECA) Has Announced A Competition To Identify Potential Host Institutions For The 2011 MENA Regional Short-Term Visiting Scholar Program (MENA S&T). 25 Scholars From 12 Countries In The Middle East And North Africa Will Receive Grants To Participate In One Of The Five Discipline-Based Cohorts. The Program’s Purposes Are To Promote Faculty Development And To Build Higher Education Capacity In Science And Technology Fields In The Participants’ Home Countries. The Program Will Lay The Foundation For Participating Scholars And Their U.S. Hosts To Develop Long-Term Institutional Relationships And To Identify Areas Of Cooperation That Can Be Sustained After The Grant Period. Each Of The Selected U.S. Institutions Will Host A Cohort Composed Of Five Scholars In One Of The Following Five Fields:

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 1, 2011

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UWE international scholarships

The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year.

Scholarships available

Academic Merit Scholarship

UWE offers scholarships of up to £1500 from around the world based on academic merit. For eligible applicants, the scholarships will be automatically awarded when an unconditional offer is made. Students who are awarded this scholarship and are studying at UWE for more then one year on the same programme will be entitled to a £1000 scholarship for each following year of study providing they maintain a 2:1 average.

Alumni Scholarship

This is a tuition fee discount available for all international students who have previously graduated from a UWE degree programme. See postgraduate scholarships for details.
Chancellor's Scholarship

Two full tuition fee scholarships will be awarded to two outstanding students to study a one year postgraduate programme at UWE. Applicants will be invited to apply.
David Howell Memorial Trust Scholarships

The David Howell Trust awards scholarships to students from overseas who, for social or economic reasons, are not able to study in their home country and would otherwise be denied access to higher education. Nominations are made by faculties from projects or other links with which they have an ongoing relationship. For more information and eligibility criteria please visit our Secretariat Trusts webpages.
Excellence in Sport Scholarship

One full fee scholarship (including the cost of accommodation up to £3000) will be awarded to a student who is ranked in the World Top 10 or equivalent in a sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee which is also available within the British University and Colleges sporting framework (BUCS). Applicants will be invited to apply.


Global Student Scholarship

One full-fee scholarship will be awarded for a one year Masters programme and will be awarded based on academic merit. Recipients will be required to undertake an internship of 10 hours per week. Applicants will be invited to apply.

Justice Malek Ahmad Scholarship

This scholarship for outstanding academic merit is awarded in the memory of Justice Malek Ahmad, President of the Court of Appeal Malaysia (deceased). This is a full fee scholarship for a one year Masters, and an additional scholarship covering accommodation costs of up to £3,000. Recipients will be required to undertake an internship of 10 hours a week. Applicants will be invited to apply.

Lord Templeman Scholarship

This scholarship offers remission of fees for up to two years to international students studying an undergraduate law programme. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and financial need. Applications can be made by contacting Paul Catley, Bristol Law School, UWE, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY. The deadline for applications is 1 June before commencing the programme of study.

MBA Scholarship

The MBA Scholarship in currently being reviewed. Information will be published on this scholarship in due course.

Millennium Development Scholarship

One full-fee scholarship will be awarded for a one year Masters programme. Applicants will be invited to apply and will need to submit an application detailing how the scholarship will help them to attain the Millennium Development goals within their country. Recipients will be required to undertake an internship of 10 hours per week.
Partnership Scholarships

A partnership scholarship of £500 will be awarded to all students joining UWE from our official partner institutions. No application is required. All eligible students will be identified by the University.
Professor Arthur Li Development Scholarships

Professor Arthur Li has been at the forefront of education reform in Hong Kong and holds an honorary degree from UWE. This scholarship commemorates his progressive thinking and contribution to education. This is a full fee scholarship for a one year Masters and is available to applicants from developing Commonwealth countries (as indicated by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission), who have shown outstanding academic merit. Applicants will be invited to apply.

UWE Loyalty Scholarship

If you are a full-time or sandwich student and you or your sponsor is liable for the full international tuition fee for your programme of study, you will be eligible for a loyalty scholarship of £500 provided that:
you have paid your fees for the academic year in full before or at registration*
the tuition fee received by UWE after the loyalty scholarship is awarded is at least £8,000
you are paying a higher fee than 'home' students registered on the same award.

Awards excluded from this scholarship are the MBA, Legal Practice Course, Graduate Diploma in Law and the Bar Vocational Course.

* For programmes commencing in September, you will need to have registered and paid your fees in full by 30 September. For programmes commencing in January, you need to have registered and paid your fees in full by 1st February for the loyalty scholarship to be applied at registration
Introduce a friend

Applicants who are referred by an existing UWE student or registered UWE alumnus will receive a 5% tuition fee remission for the first year of study. The referrer will receive payment equal to 5% of the new student’s fees. Please refer to the terms and conditions below.

Other UWE scholarships

The following scholarships are available to any UK, EU or international student attending UWE and have different eligibility criteria to UWE's international scholarships:
UWE Study Abroad/Placement Bursary
Centre for Performing Arts Music Scholarships for new students
Centre for Sport Bursaries

Terms and Conditions

A student can only be in receipt of one University of the West of England scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria for more than one of the scholarships, you will be awarded the scholarship which is the most beneficial to you. This will be in addition to the UWE Loyalty Scholarship where applicable.

If you have been awarded a scholarship, you will be notified in writing. Full terms and conditions for the scholarship will be sent with the scholarship award letter. Any scholarships, apart from full-fee scholarships, will be paid to you once you have fully registered on your programme of study. These are one-off awards, which are non-renewable after the first year of study unless otherwise specified.
Exceptions

Please note that scholarships are not available in respect of the English Language Pre-sessional programmes.

Eligibility

You will be eligible for consideration for a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
You are liable to pay the full international tuition fee.
Are a national of, and resident in a country outside of the EU.
You have been made a conditional or unconditional offer of a place from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
You meet any specific scholarship requirements.

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NOAA’s EPP/MSI Graduate Sciences Program (GSP), USA

Level: Research

Description:The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) is designed to provide financial assistance to minority serving academic institutions to support collaborative research and training of students in NOAA-mission sciences through competitive processes. The program’s goal is to increase the number of students who are trained and graduate in sciences directly related to NOAA’s mission. It also seeks to increase collaborative research efforts between NOAA scientists and researchers at minority serving academic institutions, as defined by the Department of Education. Financial assistance is provided through four program components, they include: the Cooperative Science Centers; the Environmental Entrepreneurship Program; the Graduate Sciences Program and, the Undergraduate Scholarship Program.

NOAA’s EPP/MSI Graduate Sciences Program (GSP) is specifically designed to recruit and develop outstanding candidates for entry-level employment within NOAA’s scientific occupations. The NOAA EPP/MSI GSP offers a training and employment opportunity for students who possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a NOAA related science and an opportunity to pursue research at a NOAA research laboratory. GSP targets student recruitment from MSIs, including Alaska Native Serving Institutions (ANSIs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (NHSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

NOAA EPP/MSI GSP targets individuals who are traditionally under-represented in science, mathematics, and engineering.

Eligibility: An applicant must be a United States citizen; possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a NOAA science, including but not limited to: biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, geology, geography, mathematics, social science, or engineering; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate and graduate courses; have been accepted to an accredited U.S. graduate school; be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application; and have the ability to complete required course work and assignments for the targeted position within two years if completing a Master’s degree or four years if completing a PhD. A current graduate student with a M.S. degree in the fields of study listed above may apply as long as the dissertation topic for the Ph.D. relates to NOAA’s research. The length of the training period may be extended on a case-by-case basis. Renewal of the academic training is based on excellent academic progress and research consistent with the NOAA mission.

Scholarship application Deadline: 31 January 2011

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The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme 2011-2012, Kenya

The  2011-2012 academic year will be available starting January 2011.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

Geographic Scope

The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.

Selection Criteria

The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

Age Limit

Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

Financial Assistance

The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Loan Conditions

Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Application Procedures

The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier.

Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection.

The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31st, 2011
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Student Grants program

Student Grants, created in 2010, is a funding opportunity for exchange students who are going abroad to study. It is a well-known fact that most students live on a very limited budget. This limited budget can be an obstacle when going abroad to study in a foreign country. There are several investments to be made in relation to for instance accommodation, books and transportation.

Further a staying abroad can be associated with increased living expenses which can be hard to overcome on a student budget. Student Grant wants to facilitate studying abroad and we do so by awarding quarterly student grants.

Selection criteria
Target group:     Undergraduate, Master's degree, Bachelor's degree , PhD degree
Purpose:     Study, Research
Field of study:     All
Countries:     All
Eligible candidates:     All students going abroad (eligibility needs to be confirmed by host university).

Grand information
Value and purpose of grant: 1000 Euros per grant, donated every quarter
Grant award period: n.a.
Closing date :  1 January, 1 April, 1 July, 1 October
Grant provider : The Student Grants program is financed and supported by CasaSwap.com (www.casaswap.com) – a free, worldwide housing service for students.

Application procedure:
Apply online at http://student-grants.eu/user/register. Winning student will be notified directly and will be published on the Student Grants website.

Next round of Student Grants: 1 January 2011 - apply here!

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Reach Oxford scholarships 2011-2012 to Students From Developing Countries

A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.

Fee status: Overseas
Level of study:    Undergraduate
Value: University fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year
Duration: 3 or 4 years depending on course length
Closing date: Friday 25 February 2011

Am I eligible?
Nationality:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Rep., Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Administered Areas, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 Feb 2011

How do I apply?
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