Australia Scholarship - Focal Petroleum Scholarship, Curtin University
The Focal Petroleum Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in their first year at Curtin University undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering).
The scholarship is being offered by Focal Petroleum Engineering Pty Ltd- an independent engineering consulting firm specializing in the areas of Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering and Production Operations. The company has been servicing clients in the domestic and international oil and gas industries for the past 17 years. Through this scholarship, Focal Petroleum Engineering seeks to reward and develop students interested in petroleum engineering. Eligibility:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the Focal Petroleum Scholarship:
Be an Australian citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident
Be commencing or be enrolled in their 1st year of study of a 312158
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) in Semester 1 2011 as a full-time student.
Be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported place at the University.
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Opening Date: 15 January, 2011
Closing Date: 25 March, 2011
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Area of Interest: Engineering, Mining / Mapping / Resources
Scholarship Type: Need Based
Year of Study: First UG Year
Applicable to: Current Students, Prospective Students
Nationality: Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident
Maximum number awarded: 1
Value: The scholarship will provide a $500 cash payment to assist with costs associated with studying (textbooks, incidental expenses etc).
Tenable at: Curtin University
Criteria: Response to questions in scholarship application form
Scholarship, PhD in Wireless Communications, University of Luxembourg
Deadline for applications: March 31 st , 2011
The University of Luxembourg seeks to hire outstanding researchers at its Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) http://www.securityandtrust.lu .
SnT is a recently formed centre carrying out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental or international partners. SnT is active in several international research projects funded by the EU 7th framework programme and the European Space Agency. A successful candidate will conduct research in one or more of the centre projects and assist in the development of the SnT project portfolio. The Centre invites researchers from diverse research areas to contribute to our projects in areas such as Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, Network Security, Model-drive Security, Security Cloud computing, and ICT Services & Applications.
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invites applications from PhD candidates in the general area of Wireless Communications.
The PhD projects will be conducted in partnership with SES ( www.ses.com ), a leading-edge satellite operator offering worldwide services and headquartered in Luxembourg. Position Description
The successful candidates will join a strong and motivated research team lead by Prof. Björn Ottersten in order to pursue a PhD on the following topics:
The position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:
Carrying out research in the predefined areas
Disseminating results through scientific publications
Participating in proposal drafting
Assisting in curriculum development
Assisting in organization of relevant workshops
Profile of the candidates
The candidate should possess an MSc degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics. Experience
The ideal candidate should have some knowledge and experience in a number of the following topics:
Development skills in MATLAB or C++ are required. Language Skills
Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of French, German or Luxembourgish is desirable. Offer
The University offers a three year employment contract that may be extended up to a fourth year. The University offers highly competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer. You will work in an exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created research centre. Application
Application should include:
Full CV, including name (and email address, etc) of three referees
Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
Research statement and topics of particular interest to the candidate (300 words).
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Applications, written in English and in PDF format only, should be sent via email to:
TO: snt-jobs@uni.lu
CC: Symeon.Chatzinotas@uni.lu
SUBJECT: “ CO 2 SAT ”
For further information, please contact us at Symeon.Chatzinotas@uni.lu
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Universityresearchfellowships in plant science. Putnam Fellowships offer excellent opportunities for advanced research and study using the Arboretum’s living collections of trees and shrubs. Scientists and horticulturists with a PhD and who have identified a research project that would utilize the Arboretum’s living collections are encouraged to apply.
Putnam Fellows conduct basic and applied research in the plant sciences. The goal of the program is to facilitate the research use of the Arboretum’s living collections, thereby stimulating their use within the larger scientific community. The research topics of past Putnam Fellows have included taxonomy and systematics, physiological ecology, propagation, plant-insect and/or -pathogen interactions, and collections management. The Putnam Fellowship Program has attracted a diverse array of scholars, and many have gone on to be leaders in academia and public horticulture.
The Arnold Arboretum provides exceptional resources for woody plant research. The living collections, numbering some 15,000 plants, are distinguished as one of the most thoroughly documented collections of temperate woody plants in the world. Taxonomic diversity and breadth within the collection are noteworthy, and the floras of China, Japan, and Korea are particularly well represented. The Harvard Botanical Library contains 250,000 volumes, while the Harvard University Herbaria holds over 5,000,000 specimens. Eligibility
Applications are sought from early- and mid-career individuals with a PhD in plant science, plant ecology, horticulture or related discipline. Applicants should be well positioned to conduct original, independent research and to publish their findings in peer-reviewed publications. Applicants are expected to have the ability to write and converse fluently in English. Fellowship Details
The Putnam Fellowship award provides stipends of up to $40,000 per year, depending on professional status, need, and duration of the fellowship. In addition, modest support is available for research and travel costs. Putnam Fellows are employees of Harvard University during their tenure and are eligible for health insurance benefits.
Putnam Fellows are expected to publish the results of their research in professional or academic journals and present their work at professional meetings and workshops.
Putnam Fellows are also expected to engage fully in the professional activities of the Arnold Arboretum and be in full-time residence during their tenure. While the primary work of Putnam Fellows is conducting original independent research that utilizes the living collections of the Arboretum, Putnam Fellows are also expected to work collaboratively with the staff of the Arboretum on other institutional efforts. Participation as an instructor for Arnold Arboretum education programs is encouraged, as is writing for Arnoldia, the Arboretum’s quarterly magazine.
The fellowship is typically awarded for 1 year, with an option for a second year renewal upon review. Shorter appointments, of no less than 3 months, are also possible. Putnam Fellows must initiate their term at the Arboretum within 12 months of notification. Application Process
Fellowships are awarded through a competitive review process. To be considered for a fellowship, applicants should submit a concise proposal in PDF format that includes the following:
Cover letter. The cover letter should clearly state (i) the applicant’s interest in the program; (ii) the length of the term desired by the applicant; and (iii) the applicant’s contact information.
Research Statement. The statement should be no longer than 4 pages, single-spaced, and should describe the research project the applicant proposes to conduct as a Putnam Fellow. The statement should describe (i) the nature and scope of the proposed research project; (ii) the approach and methods to be employed; (iii) how the living collections of the Arnold Arboretum would be utilized; (iv) all laboratory and equipment requirements; and (v) how the project will advance knowledge about the plant kingdom.
Research Budget. A modest level of funding is available for research and travel costs. Applicants should submit a simple, 1-page budget that itemizes the research and travel costs associated with the proposed project.
Curriculum vitae.
Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should clearly indicate the name, title, mailing address, phone, and email address of the person providing the recommendation. Letters may be sent under separate cover, provided they meet the deadline.
Electronic applications are strongly encouraged. All four components should be combined, in the order listed, in a single PDF document and sent to Michael Dosmann, Curator of the Living Collections, at email. Applications will be accepted between January 1, 2011 and March 1, 2011. Applications post-marked after March 1, 2011 will not be considered.
Interested individuals are encouraged to discuss the program and their research interests with Michael Dosmann prior to submitting an application. Dr. Dosmann can be reached by phone at 617.384.5769, or by email. Selection Criteria
The selection of Putnam Fellows will be based on:
The range and depth of the applicant’s education and professional experience. Applicants will be judged by his/her track record as an independent researcher, and also by his/her collaborations on specific projects and other organizational efforts.
The overall quality of the applicant’s research proposal. The applicant’s research proposal will be assessed with regard to the nature and scope of the work, the approach and methods to be employed, the feasibility of the proposed effort with respect to the term of the fellowship, and how it would advance knowledge about the plant kingdom.
The relevance of the research with respect to the living collections of the Arnold Arboretum. The applicant’s research proposal will also be assessed with respect to how the living collections of the Arboretum would be utilized, and how the project fits into ongoing Arboretum programs.
Applicants will be notified of their status by April 15, 2011.
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The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Application period – 01 December 2010 – 18 February 2011 Faculty – Medicine School – Medical Sciences/Women’s & Children’s Health/Medicine Residency – All Program Level – Postgraduate Research Value – $4,000 Tenure – 1 year
THE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
The Scholarship is established to encourage students to undertake research in the Faculty of Medicine in either reproductive endocrinology, infertility, hypertension of pregnancy, menstrual disorders, oral contraceptives, menopause, or polycystic ovarian disease/hirsuitism. Selection will be based on academic merit. Applicants must be currently undertaking or proposing to undertake full-time research in the Faculty of Medicine at UNSW. The Scholarship is tenable for one year only. Completed application forms and any supporting documentation should be scanned and emailed (preferably as a single pdf document) to the Graduate Research School on scholarships.grs@unsw.edu.au by the specified closing date.
**The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre, with 3400 co-workers, conducting ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimal support for and supervision of its students and pays constant attention to innovation in education. The university is an autonomous pluralist institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society. It actively pursues an equal opportunities policy.
The Faculty of Applied Economics has a full-time vacancy (m/f) for a
Doctoral researcher
at the Department of Marketing and the Business Statistics Research Unit for the project
Design and validation of models for short-term and long-term media mix investment optimization
Job description. You prepare a Ph.D. thesis of the research project described below. You contribute to the research of the Department of Marketing and the Business Statistics Research Unit. You write scientific articles on the subject of your thesis. You have a limited number of teaching duties.
Project description. Advertisers face the decision how much to spend on advertising and how to allocate these resources across media types in order to achieve the best results. The project investigates the impact of advertising investments, media mix allocation and advertising share of voice on short-term advertising and brand effects, on consumer activation (gathering extra information, visiting websites and generating word-of-mouth), and on their impact on long-term brand effects. The studies are based on a large, detailed and growing database made available for academic research by a large commercial broadcaster. This database combines data on real-life advertisements: measures of ad recall, recognition and attribution, short-term and long-term brand effects (brand attitude and brand equity) and customer activation measures, and data on advertising spending in all mass media for large samples of consumers over a long period of time and for a great variety of brands, product categories and advertising campaigns. The analysis of this data requires state-of-the-art statistical models due to the presence of categorical outcomes and the resulting need for non-linear statistical models, the multi-level nature of the data and the usefulness of mixture-amount models as a novel technique to assess optimal media mixes for different levels of advertising investments.
Profile and requirements. You have a Masters degree or equivalent in (business) economics, commercial engineering, econometrics or applied statistics. Your research and teaching skills are compatible with the policies of the University of Antwerp. You can provide evidence of an excellent academic record. You can express yourself well in written and spoken English. You share our enthusiasm for scientific research.
Our offer. We offer a full-time position, under the conditions of the Dehousse grants, as a doctoral fellow for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation. The expected date of appointment is September 1st, 2011. Students in the final year of their degree course are allowed to apply.
More information. Prof. dr. P. De Pelsmacker (Patrick.depelsmacker@ua.ac.be, tel: 03/2654022), Prof.dr. P. Goos (Peter.goos@ua.ac.be, tel: 03/2654059), Prof. Dr. N. Dens (Nathalie.dens@ua.ac.be, tel. 03/2654966).
Scholarship Programme | Indonesian Arts And Culture
Scholarship Programme : 25 April – 29 July 2011
The Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship has been conducted since 2003 and was initially offered to and participated by member countries of the South West Pacific Dialogue (SwPD); Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and the host Indonesia.
Bearing in mind the significance and advantages obtained from the program, the offer was expanded over the years to include member countries of ASEAN, ASEAN+3, and PIF, as well as India and South Africa. In 2008, Indonesia welcomed the participation of Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Since 2009, Austria has joined the program and in 2010 the Government of Indonesia has given the opportunity for participants from France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Suriname. This year, Indonesia will invite participant from Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Turkey to join the program.
Due to the limited space and the vast amount of interest in the program, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in cooperation with Indonesian embassies and consulates overseas, hold a series of selection process. Taken into considerations are, among others, the participants’ background, gender and regional representation.
In order to deepen the participants’ understanding of Indonesian arts and culture, and to enhance their skills for the final performance, participants will be divided and assigned by the organising committee to different arts centers for the duration of approximately two and a half month. The arts centers are located in Bandung, West Java; Denpasar, Bali; Solo, Central Java; Surabaya, East Java; and Bandar Lampung, Lampung.
Participants will live within or around the arts centers, allowing for the chance to experience the local heritage and interact with the local community. Synergy between theory and practices shared inside and outside the art centers would undoubtedly become the driving force for shaping international cultures and norms, and will eventually strengthen regional as well as global understanding and cooperation at a people-to-people level.
Scholarship 2011 : 4Scholarships are offered to international students of outstanding ability from outside the European Union. Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships. A number of scholarships are offered to Mathematics students of outstanding ability from countries outside the European Union.
The scholarships are worth £1,000 per year and tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to satisfactory progress. Scholarship cheques are handed to the winners at an award ceremony at the beginning of the academic session.
Eligibility
This scholarship is competitive and based on academic merit. It is awarded to applicants from countries outside the European Union who are accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate Mathematics degree programme at the University.
Mathematics degrees offered by the University of Edinburgh The scholarship is not available to students already on programme. Applicants should have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) and been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh by the scholarship closing date of 1 April 2011.
Applying
Completed application forms must be received by Scholarships and Student Funding Services no later than 1 April 2011.
Eligible applicants should complete an online application form. Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.
Scholarships and Student Funding Services The University of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh, EH8 9YL Work: +44 (0)131 651 4070 Fax: +44 (0)131 651 4066 Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Scholarship Beasiswa | PhD Scholarship in Biophysical Chemistry
Last Day of Applying: 31 January 2011
Scholarship Overview : The position is linked to the research project "Molecular basis of heat and desiccation tolerance of bacterial cells and spores", funded by Nestec Ltd, Lund University and the Swedish Research Council. The research work will be carried out at the Division of Biophysical Chemistry, which belongs to the Center for Molecular Protein Science in the Department of Chemistry. The Division is located at Lund University`s Center for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (Kemicentrum). Kemicentrum is one of the largest research units for chemistry in Scandinavia with a staff of ca 400 and a yearly research budget of ca 350 million SEK. Research within the Division of Biophysical Chemistry ranges from water physics and nuclear spin relaxation theory to fundamental and applied problems in the life sciences, with a focus on protein interactions and dynamics.
Job assignments All known life forms depend on water, but certain organisms, including bacteria, can survive lengthy periods of extreme dehydration (desiccation). This anhydrobiosis phenomenon is often coupled to high intracellular levels of certain disaccharides. The most stress tolerant life forms are endospores. These survival capsules, produced by some bacteria when deprived of nutrients, can remain in a metabolically dormant state for many years.
The aim of your research in this project is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of desiccation tolerance and heat resistance in vegetative bacteria and endospores. These mechanisms likely involve protein stability and mobility, membrane permeability and enzyme activity. All of these factors are strongly influenced by biomolecule-water interactions. A major focus of the project is therefore to characterize the physical properties of water and proteins in intact cells and spores under different external conditions. This can be done with a specialized nuclear magnetic resonance technique, Magnetic Relaxation Dispersion (MRD), by measuring how the spin relaxation rate of deuterium nuclei depends on the applied magnetic field strength. For more information on the MRD technique, see: E Persson & B Halle, Cell water dynamics on multiple time scales, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 105, 6266 (2008), and E P Sunde, P Setlow, L Hederstedt & B Halle, The physical state of water in bacterial spores, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 106, 19334 (2009).
Your main research activities in this project will be MRD and other biophysical experiments, quantitative analysis of the resulting data, and development and testing of models of desiccation tolerance and heat resistance. You will also culture bacteria and prepare samples for MRD measurements. Strains of vegetative bacteria and ultrapure endospore preparations will be supplied by collaboration partners in the project: Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne (bacterial strains) and prof Peter Setlow, University of Connecticut (endospores). These collaboration partners will also contribute microbiological expertise.
The resistance of bacteria and endospores to extreme environmental stress is not only a fascinating biological phenomenon. Inactivation of pathogenic bacteria and endospores that can survive in a desiccated state and also withstand high temperatures is of vital concern in the food industry. An interesting question that also will be addressed in the project is how to use fundamental understanding of molecular mechanisms to improve existing methods for inactivating contaminating bacteria or endospores in food preparations.
As a doctoral student you will mainly be working with your research project, but you can also be given other tasks, such as teaching or instrument responsibilities. If you engage in undergraduate teaching, the PhD position will be extended by a corresponding period. Within the project you will travel to visit collaborating laboratories and to participate in international conferences.
Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80).
Eligibility/Entry Requirements The general eligibility requirement for doctoral studies is a university degree of at least 240 ECTS credits, including at least 60 credits at an advanced level.
We also welcome applications from highly motivated students who have not yet obtained their degree but will do so in the first half of 2011.
Basis of Assessment Employment as a doctoral student can only be granted if you have been accepted to the PhD study program. The selection to this program is based on an assessment of your ability to perform well in and benefit from the program. The assessment considers the following aspects in particular:
Documented knowledge and skills relevant to the research project and study results in particularly relevant courses.
Ability to work independently and to formulate and solve scientific problems. Such abilities can be demonstrated, for example, in a Master Thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
The specific eligibility requirement for this PhD position is an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related discipline, including at least 50 credits of courses in mathematics, computer programming and molecular physics / biophysics or physical chemistry / biophysical chemistry.
Knowledge of and practical experience with nuclear magnetic resonance, protein science and/or microbiology is considered a merit. We are seeking a highly motivated student with the ability to perform high-quality research work. An excellent command of written and spoken English is a prerequisite.
Scholarship Beasiswa | Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentship (ETHOX) at University of Oxford
The Ethox Centre has been awarded a major Wellcome Trust Enhancement Award to establish an international research network on the ethics of collaborative global health research. The network, which is a joint initiative of the Ethox Centre in Oxford and the Wellcome-KEMRI Unit in Kilifi, Kenya, will build ethics expertise and capacity both in the United Kingdom and in developing countries - with a particular emphasis on building capacity at the Wellcome Trust`s Major Overseas Programme sites.
The research activities of the network will focus on five themes: community engagement; global ethics governance; the ethics of research collaboration; the roles and responsibilities of research actors; and challenges in empirical ethics research. The award will fund DPhil studentships, the development of on-line resources, and a range of training activities. The network will also act as a focus for the encouragement of local research initiatives in developing country sites. The network`s Principal Investigator is Professor Michael Parker.
Applications are invited for the third Wellcome Trust studentship to carry out doctoral research on the ethics of collaborative global health research. The studentship will be held at the Ethox Centre, which is a research centre located in the Division of Public Health at the University of Oxford. More information about the Ethox Centre and its research programmes can be found at www.ethox.org.uk. It is expected that the successful applicant will spend a significant proportion of the time of their studentship working in a developing country.
The successful applicant will carry out research in one of the Network`s five areas of interest, as outlined above. Applicants must be eligible for admission as a probationer research student to the University of Oxford (see graduate studies entrance requirements at: http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/apply/application_guide.html). Studentships will be for a fixed term of three years and will cover all fees plus an annual stipend at Wellcome Studentship rates (for 2011 this will be £19,339).
Closing date for applications: 12 noon GMT on 7th January 2011
For the further particulars and details of how to apply please see the document below or email: personnel@dphpc.ox.ac.uk
Scholarship Beasiswa | Bangor University International Scholarships 2011 for Undergraduate or Graduate, UK
Study Subject: Any Field Employer: Bangor University Level: Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship Description: An international scholarship of up to £1,500 per year is open to international (Non EU) applicants applying for any undergraduate or Taught Postgraduate courses at Bangor University.
Scholarship Regulations
Applicants must be resident overseas for fees purposes
Students wishing to apply for a scholarship must firstly submit an application to study at Bangor University. Completed scholarship applications must be sent directly to the International Office by scan, fax or post. Applications should be received at the university no later than 30th of June 2011. Any applications received after the 30th of June, 2011 will not be considered
Correct scholarship applications must be used (2011 Entry). All scholarship applications must be fully completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be sent back to you
International Scholarships are awarded only to students who have not been offered any other awards, scholarships or bursaries from Bangor University, its Colleges or Schools
The International Office will reduce or totally withhold an award if the holder has not made distinct progress in his/her studies as certified by tutors and as shown in the examinations of the University, or if his/her conduct and diligence has not been satisfactory
All scholarships shall be reviewed on an annual basis
If you are currently a student at Bangor University, please note that you will not be eligible to apply for the International Scholarship.
Students who will be enrolled at ELCOS should apply for the International Scholarship before arriving at Bangor to study the English Language Course at ELCOS
International Scholarships are awarded only to students who have not been offered any other awards, scholarships or bursaries from Bangor University, its Colleges or Schools
All awards will be announced at the beginning of July 2011 via e-mail notification.
If you are lookin for scholarships to Deutsch, than here are one of much scholarships programs available, German Literature in the European Middle Ages Erasmus Mundus Scholarships.
German Literature in the European Middle Ages Scholarships is available for Employer of Erasmus Mundus
Scholarship Description:The GLITEMA (German Literature in the European Middle Ages) EMMC is an integrated Master Course run by a consortium of three full partner universities (Porto, PT [co-ordinator], Bremen, Palermo), supported by a number of associated partner HEIs (Amsterdam, FU Berlin, Cairo, Greifswald, Olomouc, Ljubljana, Moscow [Lomonosov], North Carolina, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Compostela, Vienna, Zurich).
The basic premise for the GLITEMA EMMC is the understanding that Medieval culture, in order to be fully comprehended, must be analysed from within its wider European context: in particular, the traditional “national philological approach”, which has informed Medieval German Studies since their inception during the 19th century, does not allow students to understand the full extent to which today’s national cultures in Europe have their roots in a common – Medieval – past. Thus, this EMMC aims to emphasize the pre-national nature of German Medieval Studies and analyse them from within their European context; to this end, the potentialities of trans-national student and staff mobility within the EU will be used to underpin the European approach to the subject.
Since most of the course will be taught in German, a good working knowledge of the language (level C.1 in Bremen and B.2 in Palermo and Porto) is a pre-requirement; tuition in this language will be offered by Palermo and Porto, while students are also expected to gain linguistic skills in Italian and/or Portuguese through intensive language training programmes.
A maximum of thirty students will be selected for the programme; only those candidates who have obtained a good first cycle degree in a relevant area of studies will be eligible for selection.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 December 2010
Study Subject: Computer science and related technical disciplines Employer:Microsoft Level:Bachelors Program
A large majority of Microsoft University Scholarship will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African American, Hispanic or Native American
Scholarship Description: Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
What are the provisions of the award?
Scholarships are awarded, full or partial amounts, to recipients for the 2011-2012 academic year. Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions. Funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient’s bursar bill. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for, and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.
What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?
Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
What is required to apply? A completed application includes five items: your résumé, transcript, essay questions, letter of referral, and confirmation of your online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. An application is considered ineligible if all parts are not received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all pieces are received by Microsoft by the deadline.
Résumé – Enclose a copy of your résumé that includes your e-mail address, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected graduation date.
Transcript – Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript.
Essay Questions – Use one page to answer all four of the following essay questions (not one page per question). a) Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom. b) Describe the toughest technical problem you’ve worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was team-based, and the final outcome. c) Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond. d) Describe how you are currently funding your college education.
Letter of referral – Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic advisor who knows your work.
Confirmation of Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program – Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/university for a summer internship and print out a confirmation page showing you have done so. This printed confirmation must be included in your mailed application materials.
Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional) – Please note your gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you would like that information to be considered with your application.
Australia University of Queensland Scholarship 2011 Scholarships InformationDecember 21, 2010 by Scholarship Beasiswa
The Scholarship :
The University of Queensland (UQ) invites outstanding international students to apply for a limited number of scholarships valued at AUD$6000. These scholarships are available for students applying for most undergraduate programs at UQ (excludes quota programs*).
* Quota programs include Oral Health, Dental Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Health and Safety Science, Medicine/Surgery, Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Science. Please note this list may not be exhaustive
The scholarship is a one-off reduction in your commencing tuition fees to the value of AUD$6000. The scholarships are available for international students who have completed senior high school overseas equivalent to Queensland Year 12 (eg. A Levels, International Baccalaureate, etc).
The scholarship is not available to students who have already commenced a postsecondary qualification or who are already studying in Australia. The successful applicants must be classed as an international student in Australia (Australian permanent residents and Australian citizens are not eligible).
Scholarship applications must be received at UQ by:
31 October to commence in Semester 1 (February), or
30 April to commence in Semester 2 (July)
For application forms or further information visit www.uq.edu.au/international/scholarships
ELIGIBILITY
Must have a score that equates to a Queensland Tertiary Education rank of 96. Please visit www.uq.edu.au/scholarships/international/undergrad for International equivalencies
Must not be recipients of another scholarship
Must be applying for the full program – not an articulation or requesting credit (other than the IB credit)
Must have a full unconditional offer
The application must be complete including a personal statement
Excludes quota programs
Successful scholarship recipients will be notified within one month of the scholarship closing date. Non-successful applicants will not be notified.
When awarding the scholarships, academic merit will be considered a high priority by the Selection Committee. However, additional factors such as demonstrated leadership and community service achievements, and your future academic and career plans as noted in your personal statement will also be taken into consideration.
The University will aim to award scholarships to applicants from a broad range of countries of origin and across a range of study programs.
Erasmus Mundus ICE PhD Scholarship in Interactive and Cognitive Environments
Scholarship Description :
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Programme in Interactive and Cognitive Environments offers PhD candidates an education programme in the field of research related to computer science, electronic and telecommunication engineering and industrial design. Candidates must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of ICT engineering. ICE aims at developing and enhancing master students` knowledge and skills in order to shape a new generation of professionals able to exploit (and further enhance) cutting-edge ICT technologies to design and implement - in multi-disciplinary work teams - innovative solutions in the ever more pervasive fields of application.
The programme has three major focuses, that will be iteratively pursued during the whole progress of the candidate`s track. The former concerns the acquisition and the formalization of knowledge in specific advanced domains, achieved through lectures and seminars. The second aims at keeping PhD students in strict touch with leading research groups that have proven experiences in research activities in basic disciplines necessary for the PhD course in the five partner universities.
The latter involves actual industry/academy joint research activities on projects in cooperation with leading ICT companies, typically under international institutional umbrellas, such as the European Research Frameworks.
Partners
Università degli Studi di Genova – UNIGE
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven – TU/e
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – UPC
Universitaet Klagenfurt – UNI-KLU
Queen Mary, University of London – QMUL
EACEA Fellowships & Grants A Doctoral Candidate Agreement (a model is available here) will be signed with Erasmus Mundus granted Students in which monthly payments are specified (12 installments of € 2.800 each as employment contract (gross salary) and of € 600 as fixed contribution for laboratory-based course) together with the lump sum (€ 7.500) for traveling expenses (only to Category A students).
The gross amount is not intended as an employee gross but as an employer gross. Therefore, each university, according to each national legislation, will deduct from the monthly amount both the employer`s taxes and the employee`s taxes. In average, an equivalent net salary will be guaranteed to all PhD candidates.
The expected average net salary will be around € 1.500 per month.
Each year a variable number of fellowships will be offered according to the grants provided by EACEA. Please quote scholarization as your reference when applying for this scholarship.
Admission Requirements
Candidates who – within the relevant expiry date of this public notice – hold a 2nd Cycle academic degree (according to the Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area (FQ-EHEA)), whose duration is at least 5 (five) years (e.g. 5-year Master of Science / Master of Engineering degree, or a 3+2-year Bachelor of Science + Master of Science / Bachelor of Engineering + Master of Engineering degree) and which has been conferred according to the rules and regulations in force in the applicant`s country or an equivalent foreign academic qualification, may apply for the selection procedure without age or citizenship limitations. Candidates who have completed a 1st Cycle academic degree and are going to complete the 2nd Cycle within the 31st July 2011 are eligible for the call. Candidates appearing in the main lists and not succeeding in the completion of a 2nd Cycle academic degree track within the aforementioned date will be automatically excluded.
In the case of a degree obtained in a country other than ICE Consortium institutions` countries and judged suitable, should the qualifications not have been already deemed equivalent, the candidate shall require that this recognition be granted for the public selection purposes only. In such cases candidates shall also enclose the following documents:
the academic qualifications translated in English, as ICE Joint/Double Doctorate Programme official language;
all the documentation available concerning his career translated in English. Other documents (specified in the Doctoral Candidate Agreement which will be signed by the candidate and the Consortium) may be required according to each national regulations and shall be provided by the applicant within three months from the communication of the selected candidates list.
Instructions for applicants: A maximum of 3 (three) appliocations to different EMJDS is allowed.
The Application Form has to be to filled in all sections.
Please write in indicated boxes and provide all the requested documents.
Application forms not properly filled or missing one or more file in attachment will not be considered for evaluation by ICE Consortium.
A 2nd Cycle academic degree, for an overall duration is of at least 5 years, must have been completed at the expiry time of this call for application.
Non-native English speaker candidates not entitled with a recognized international English test Certificate (e.g. ELTS min: 6.5; TOEFL min: 220 CBT, 550 PBT, 80 iBT; TOEIC min: 780) will be directly excluded.
All attached files must be either in pdf or jpeg format.
ICE Consortium rejects any responsibility in case of submission of applications attaching files with different formats.
Application deadline: 10 January 2011at 12 AM CET for EACEA grants
For further information on e.g. the programme, admission procedures and deadlines please contact us at icephd@dibe.unige.it
You are also welcome to write to: ICE Erasmus Mundus coordinating team c/o Dipartimento di Ingegneria Biofisica ed Elettronica Via all`Opera Pia 11a 16145 – Genova Italy
Scholarship Beasiswa : The Government of India offers, every year, 20 scholarship slots to meritorious students from Indonesia to pursue their higher studies in Indian universities and colleges. The scholarships are granted for studies at Undergraduate & Post-graduate levels and in research subjects under M.Phil. and Ph.D.
The scholarships are administered by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) under its General Cultural Scholarships Scheme (GCSS). Applications for scholarships under this scheme are invited in the month of November- December every year. These scholarships are also available for nationals of Timor Leste.
Applications need to be submitted to the Embassy of India in Jakarta only and not direct to ICCR or the concerned University.
Under the Scheme, Living Allowance, Contingent Grant, accommodation charges, Tuition Fee and other benefits, including medical and study tour to the students selected for scholarships are provided. However, the cost of air passage to India and back is not covered.
Further details of the scholarships, including the eligibility criteria and the terms & conditions of the scholarships, can be perused in the following documents:
Scholarship Information Brochure Scholarship Application Booklet
