Master Scholarships, University of Glamorgan, UK

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UK and European Union graduates with a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) can apply for a non-means tested scholarship worth £1,500 or £2,000. The scholarship applies to most of our full-time taught masters courses at the University of Glamorgan starting in the autumn of 2010.
Please note that scholarships are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. If you have any queries regarding this scholarship, please contact the Student Money Service, in Student Services.
Tel: 01443 483778

Email: scholarships[at]glam.ac.uk
Application criteria and Scholarship details
To qualify for a scholarship an applicant (home or EU) will need to fulfil all of the following criteria.
Successful applicants must:

• Ensure that their application reaches the Student Money Service by the advertised deadline. Applicants and not the University (or its staff) are entirely responsible for meeting this element of the criteria.
• Gain a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification (students with qualifications gained from outside the UK will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis)
• Be offered a place on an eligible taught masters course, accept this offer and enrol on the course within the appropriate timeframe.

Further conditions

• Graduates with a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours issued by the University of Glamorgan or Polytechnic of Wales may apply for a scholarship totaling £2,000.
• Graduates from other Universities may apply for a scholarship totaling £1,500.
• Successful scholarship applicants will be informed once they have accepted a place on an eligible course. As these scholarships will be granted on a first-come first-served basis, applicants are advised to confirm their place on an eligible course as soon as possible.
• Scholarship applications may be submitted prior to the announcement of degree results but the scholarship will only be confirmed following acceptance by the student of a place on an eligible course, and provision of suitable evidence clearly demonstrating their first class or upper second class honours degree.
• Students with qualifications from outside of the UK will be dealt with on an individual basis.
• To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must have a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification. Equivalence will be determined by the University of Glamorgan whose decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Students repeating a course at the University of Glamorgan will not be eligible for a scholarship. (Students granted mitigating circumstances by the University will be considered on an individual basis).
• Students who have previously received any payment from a University of Glamorgan postgraduate scholarship, will not be eligible to apply for another scholarship to study a different eligible course.
• These scholarships are not payable with any other form of support from public funds e.g. directly from any other Welsh Assembly Government initiative or objective one funding.
• The scholarship will be paid directly into successful applicants’ bank account via BACS with £1,000 or £1,500 payable approximately 4 months after successfully enrolling and studying on the course. The remaining £500 will be provided after successful completion of the masters, within the standard time allowed.

Eligible Postgraduate Courses
MSc Accounting
MSc Audit
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Entrepreneurship (Female Entrepreneurships)
MSc Forensic Audit and Accounting
MSc Human Resource Management
MSc Construction Project Management
MSc Real Estate Studies
MSc Safety, Health and Environmental Management
MSc Total Quality
MSc Building Services Engineering
MSc Computing
MSc Computer Forensics
MSc Computer Science
MSc Computer Systems Engineering
MSc Computer Systems Security
MSc Intelligent Computer Systems
MSc Intelligent Computer Games Development
MSc Internet Computing
…
For further information regarding the postgraduate scholarship scheme, including details on how to apply, go to our FAQs
Application deadline: 17 September 2010
You can apply online or alternatively you can contact the Student Money Service on 01443 483778 or email scholarships@glam.ac.uk and request a form.
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, UK.

Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI), University of Adelaide, Australia

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Up to 15 scholarships may be available in 2011 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program. The sole selection criteria for the Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI) will be academic merit. Unlike the IPRS, the AFSI applicants do not need to be applying to an area of research strength in the University. The Research Priority Areas of the University will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.

Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.

Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive.  Generally AFSI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.

Staton MBA Scholarships, Switzerland

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Geographic region
South America (with the exception of Brazil):
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Fr. Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
Who can qualify
Accepted candidates from the above countries on condition that the candidate must return to South America* for at least three years after graduation
Criteria
Submitting an essay on: “The role of entrepreneurship in moving my country forward and my contribution to that goal” (maximum 750 words)
Jury: The IMD MBA scholarship committee and sponsor
Deadline: September 30
Contact: Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance[at]imd.ch
IMD MBA scholarship conditions
Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.
Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

• Relevance to the essay title
• Organization and structure
• Fully developed arguments
• Persuasiveness
• Personal element and/or passion

IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.
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van Oord MBA Scholarship, Switzerland

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Number of scholarships: One
Amount: CHF 30,000
Geographic region
Developing countries whose advancement / progress has been strongly influenced by its seaside location, struggle against the water, maritime tradition, river transportation system, etc.

Who can qualify?
Accepted candidates with financial need who are citizens of the above geographical areas with a preference given to those who wish to return to their countries after graduation. Preference also is given to those with a technical background and / or experience related to marine engineering.
Criteria
Submitting an essay on: “How the seaside location of my country can be better used to contribute to economic growth and sustainability.” (maximum 750 words)
Jury: van Oord family and the IMD MBA scholarship committee
Deadline: September 30
Contact: Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance[at]imd.ch
IMD MBA scholarship conditions
Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.
Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

• Relevance to the essay title
• Organization and structure
• Fully developed arguments
• Persuasiveness
• Personal element and/or passion

IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.
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PhD Studentships in Film and Media, Bradford Media School, University of Bradford, UK

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As part of continued investment in research, Bradford Media School (BMS) at the University of Bradford is offering two fully funded PhD studentships.
City of Film Studentship:
This studentship is linked to Bradford`s recent UNESCO City of Film award. The `City of Film` studentship can cover any aspect of the relationship between cinema and the city, for example:

• film and the city
• the architecture of cinema
• the appearance of architecture in film
• the place of cinema in urban spaces
• film and urban surroundings
• people and the city

Media Studentship:
This studentship can cover any aspect of cultural, communication or media studies. It is also open to students wishing to pursue practice-based research.
The application deadline for these studentships is 30 June 2010.
For more information please contact:
Dr Ben Roberts (b.l.roberts[at]bradford.ac.uk)

University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS), Australia

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The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS).

The objective of the USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University’s research activities. The USydIS is open to all research disciplines, however participation in the USydIS program each semester is at the discretion of the Dean of each faculty. These scholarships will be awarded to eligible applicants twice a year – in October/November in conjunction with the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) for commencement in Semester 1 (March), and in early April for commencement in Semester 2 (July).

The USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years with a possibility of one semester’s extension for PhD students.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the IPRS and USydIS awards for semester 1, may indicate this by completing the relevant section of the Postgraduate Research Application form. To be considered for an award for semester 1, applications for admission to a research degree MUST be received by the International Office by 31 July of the previous year.

To be considered for the USydIS for semester 2, applications for admission to a research degree MUST be received by the International Office by 31 December of the previous year.
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Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship, National University of Singapore

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The GKS Scholarship was established by the financial community in Singapore to honour then Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Dr Goh Keng Swee, who helped foster Singapore’s economic development and its growth as a reputable international financial centre. The GKS Scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals from the Asia-Pacific region to pursue undergraduate studies in approved disciplines at local universities in Singapore.

Course of Study
The scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies in Singapore commencing in Jul/Aug each year. The courses of study should preferably be relevant to the financial sector

Eligibility
The scholarship is open to students from Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, PRC, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.
The scholarship is highly selective. Applicants should fulfill the following criteria:

• Concurrently apply for admission to Singapore universities for their course of study;
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and have good co-curricular activities records;
• Make private arrangements to sit for pre-admission tests such as GRE, TOEFL or GMAT; and
• Preferably be below 25 years of age.

Terms of Scholarship
The scholarship will cover the duration required for completing the undergraduate course (3 – 4 years). The scholarship will provide the following:

• Tuition and other compulsory fees;
• Return economy air passage to and from home country; and
• Annual Maintenance allowance.

The award will be reviewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and academic results.
Application Procedures
Scholarship application forms and details are available at the Singapore Missions in the respective countries. Requests for application forms by post must be accompanied by a postage paid self-addressed envelope.
Application for the 2011 Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship will open in mid-November 2010.
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PhD Studentships, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications (DIMAP), University of Warwick, UK

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DIMAP PhD Studentships (6 awards)
University of Warwick – Centre for Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications (DIMAP)
£15,000 per year (maintenance) + fees

DIMAP Centre (Computer Science/Mathematics / Warwick Business School: Operational Research) The DIMAP aims to recruiting qualified and highly motivated students for PhD scholarships. Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Operational Research, with excellent grades and references. Interest in interdisciplinary research is a bonus.

Typically only UK/EU fees are covered, though this may be waived for outstanding overseas applicants. Furthermore, there is a wide range of funding available to students from outside the EU who wish to study in Britain. Further details are available from the International Office. Applications are invited for the PhD scholarships in the Centre for Discrete Mathematics and its Applications (DIMAP) at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Applications are welcome for the study starting in the academic year 2010/2011.
DIMAP offers students grants of various types, covering tuition and/or stipends. Tuition covers expenses for teaching and supervision, and each student is equipped with office space, a computer, and a small travel budget to attend conferences.

In order to apply please fill in the online application form available at: https://postgrad.warwick.ac.uk/SWIFT/pgapp?login.asp

In the application form, please choose your preferred department: Warwick Business School (OR), Mathematics Institute or Computer Science and put `DIMAP scholarship` as a source of financing in the `Finance` part of an application. When you complete an on-line application form, please email dimap[at]dcs.warwick.ac.uk to confirm you have submitted an application form.
For further information, please contact Anna Guszcza: Anna.Guszcza[at]dcs.warwick.ac.uk

Deadline: 31 July 2010

GESA 2011 Postgraduate Medical Research Scholarship, Australia

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This scholarship is to support a medical graduate, wishing to gain full-time training in methodology pertinent to any aspect of research related to gastroenterology or hepatology disorders, while enrolled for an MD or PhD.
The award is designed for candidates at an early stage in their careers, for example (but not confined to) advanced trainees who have completed core clinical training at the time of taking up the scholarship.

The major conditions and the stipends for this scholarship are identical to those of the NHMRC Research Scholarships.

Eligibility:
The applicant is required to:

• Read, understand and agree to all the requirements listed in the 2010 instruction booklet;
• Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as ‘confirmed as a financial member of the society prior to applying for the award’;
• Attend the next Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) following notification of the award and in each year of tenure;
• Correctly complete the application form and lodge it with attachments prior to the closing date.

The proposed supervisor is required to be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia at the time of submission of the application. It is preferred that applicants intend pursing a career in gastroenterology or hepatology. However, the research committee reserves the right to evaluate each application on a case-by-case basis.

Scholarship recipients must provide the Society with a concise summary of their progress by 31 October in each year of the scholarship tenure. Report forms are available on the Society website www.gesa.org.au Late or non-submission of these reports will result in stipend payments being withheld by the Society. The Council of the Society shall have the right to publish, or use in such a manner as they see fit, any such report, in whole or in part, providing due acknowledgment of the source is made.

Deadline: August 31, 2010
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Kyung Hee University Graduate Studentship

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Graduate Studentship (MS, PhD) at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, South Korea

The successful applicants will join Department of Biomedical Engineering (http://web.khu.ac.kr/~bme/) or Department of Biomedical Science (http://www.khbiomed.net/intro/intro04.php) to develop and apply MRI sciences for brain imaging. The students will investigate MRI in normal volunteers and/or clinical patients for perfusion imaging, diffusion imaging, structural imaging, metabolite imaging, or functional imaging.
Entry requirement: An excellent undergraduate degree or similar qualification in physics or related sciences including computer sciences, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience, with a strong background and interest in C++ or MATLAB programming is essential.

Eligibility: Some experience of NMR/MRI would be useful but not essential. In addition, the English language proficiency is necessary. Writing or speaking Korean language is advantages, but not required.
Awards: Research scholarship including tuition is available for the students and part of living expense will be supported.

For further information please visit graduate school website at Kyung Hee University (http://gskh.khu.ac.kr) and send or email your detailed curriculum of vita to Dr Geon-Ho Jahng:

Geon-Ho Jahng, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
East-West Neo Medical Center
School of Medicine, Kyung-Hee University
149 Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu,
Seoul 134-727 South Korea
TEL: 82-2-440-6187
Email: ghjahng[at]gmail.com

2011 – 2012 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Global UGRAD, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

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The Office of Academic Exchange Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U. S. Department of State, is pleased to announce a new exchange program for undergraduate students-the 2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

The Global UGRAD Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of U.S. Study in a NON-DEGREE Program. The goals of the program are to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders, from non-elite and underrepresented groups in Indonesia and East Asia.

All global UGRAD Program participants will be enrolled full-time in undergraduate course work chosen from the institution’s (US) existing curriculum to allow students ample opportunity for ongoing interaction with U.S. Faculty and student peers, and for exposure to U.S. academic and classroom culture.

To ensure that students succeed in their new academic environments, host institutions will offer tailored instruction on topics including academic research and writing, critical thinking, time management, note taking, and studying for and taking tests. Participants will live on campus with American peers.

Students will also be provided with opportunities to participate in up to ten hours of community service per semester. Additionally, an internship component will be offered to all academic-year participants during the academic component of the program. Internships will be related to each participant’s field of study and/or career plans.

Participants may be eligible for up to 4 weeks of intensive English Language instruction in the United States prior to the start of academic portion of their program.
Eligibility:

1. Scholarships will be granted to students who currently are enrolled in S-1 degree programs only, and have completed their first semester and up to their firth semester of undergraduate study at an Indonesian university.
2. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
3. Applicants must have minimum institutional TOEFL score of 500-score or IELTS 5.0 less than two years old. In some cases a personal interview by a fluent qualified Native English Speaker who can confirm that the nominee would be able to achieve that score when tested is acceptable. Candidates must also meet all the requirements of the institution where admission is being sought.
4. Preference will be given to those who have had little or NO experience in the U.S. or outside of their home countries.
5. Applications can be for either for one semester or two semesters based on nominee’s availability. No applications should be submitted for both one semester and full year programs.
6. Applicants are required to return to Indonesia after the completion of the one or two semester program.

Submission of Applications
An original application and two copies should be submitted to the address below by: November 1, 2010
American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
Gedung Balai Pustaka Lt. 6
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4, Jakarta 10720
Tel. 021- 3452016

Applications are available at the AMINEF offices or can also be downloaded from AMINEF website at www.aminef.or.id

For additional information, contact infofulbright_ind[at]aminef.or.id.
We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

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ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia by Ministry of Education, Singapore

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The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced (GCE A) Level (or equivalent) certificate.
The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

Students from Indonesia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

• Nationals of Indonesia
• Born between 1994 to 1996
• Sat for 2010 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) and have done consistently well in school

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application Procedures
There are 2 modes of application – online or hardcopy application. Each applicant should submit only ONE application. Please do not submit a hardcopy application if you have chosen to apply online and vice versa.

Online application
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For online scholarship applications, please use the online application system.

Hardcopy application
Applicants who do not have internet access may obtain the hardcopy forms from any of the following places:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Block X/4, KAV No 2
Jln H R Rasuna Said, Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12950
Indonesia
Consulate of the Republic of Singapore
4th Floor, Surya Dumai Group Building
Jalan (Jend) Sudirman No. 395
Pekanbaru 28116
Riau
Indonesia
Alternatively, applicants may also print out a copy of the application form.

Important Note
All applicants are required to submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date, 15 July 2010:
(i) Birth Certificate;
(ii) Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
(iii) SMP 3 UAN Examination Result Slip
ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia / (Online application number — for online applicants)
Ministry of Education
School Placement and Scholarships Branch
Level 3, Podium Block,
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675

Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents. Kindly note all online applicants must indicate their online application number on all supporting documents.
All applications and supporting documents should reach the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date, 15 July 2010.
Test and Interview Cities

• Jakarta
• Medan
• Surabaya
• Pontianak
• Singapore

Note: Pontianak and Singapore may be used as Test / Interview Centres if there are sufficient candidates.
Terms and Conditions

1. Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
2. Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
3. Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
4. Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
5. Waiver of GCE O-Level and A-Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
6. Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
7. Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
8. There is no bond attached to the scholarship

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Phd In in Computational Linguistics & Cognitive Science, University of Memphis, USA

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The Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) at the University of Memphis invites applications from outstanding graduate students with an interest in dialogue systems, computational semantics, and knowledge representation. Students with a background in computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science are encouraged to apply.

In addition to course work, students will work on innovative research projects, for which they receive a tuition waver and competitive stipend. As part of their research experience, students will be trained to present at international conferences and publish in academic journals.

The Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) at the University of Memphis is an interdisciplinary center that incorporates the fields of computer science, cognitive science, psychology, computational linguistics, philosophy, engineering, and physics. The students and faculty are working on a number of Federal grants that involve the development and testing of intelligent tutoring systems with natural language and dialogue facilities, of conversational agents with speech generation, facial expressions, and gestures, and of other computer systems that require natural language processing. For more information on the IIS, see our website.

Applications for graduate student positions can be sent to Andrew Olney (see address below).
Please be sure to include in your application a cover letter indicating your research interests and skills. Also include an outline of your academic/career plans for the next three years. Finally, enclose a resume, listing your contact information and relevant experience.

Additional application must be made for admission into a home department. Check http://www.memphis.edu/admissions/ and the relevant home department for deadlines.
Application Deadline: 12-Jul-2010

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Andrew Olney
365 Innovation Drive
Suite 303
Memphis TN 38152
USA

Contact Information:
Dr. Andrew Olney
aolney[at]memphis.edu
Web Address: http://iis.memphis.edu

Postgraduate Scholarship, University of Otago, New Zealand

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The University of Otago offers a range of prestigious scholarships for postgraduate study. Details of the principal scholarships on offer are summarised below. There are also a number of additional named scholarships (usually based on donor bequests to the University) available, and these are detailed in the Regulations and Notes for the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships, Awards and Divisional Awards which can be downloaded below.

Doctoral scholarships for PhD and DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) applicants can be applied for throughout the year. These scholarships must be applied for at the same time as application for admission to the PhD or DMA, and are open to both domestic and international applicants.

These forms must be attached to a separate application for admission to the PhD or DMA; application for admission for these degrees should only be considered following discussion with a prospective department.

University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships
The University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships are awarded to PhD candidates on the basis of academic merit, research ability and suitability within the department. They provide an emolument of $20,000 per year, the payment of fees at domestic level for up to 3 years, and partial thesis expenses.
These scholarships are available to both International and Domestic students.

University of Otago Prestigious Scholarships
There are 10 Prestigious Scholarships available annually to PhD candidates of outstanding academic and research ability. The Prestigious Scholarships are not applied for, but awarded to the top echelon of students from the Postgraduate Scholarships Application. The Prestigious Scholarships provide an annual emolument of $25,000, payment of fees at domestic level, and partial thesis expenses.
These scholarships are available to both International and Domestic students.

University of Otago Postgraduate Awards
The University of Otago Postgraduate Awards are awarded to Masters candidates in their thesis year of study. They provide an annual emolument of $13,000 for up to 1 year, the payment of the fees at domestic level and partial thesis expenses.
These scholarships are available to New Zealand and Australian students only.

University of Otago International Masters Awards
The University of Otago International Masters Awards are awarded to Masters’ candidates in their thesis year of study. They provide an annual emolument of $13,000 for up to 1 year, the payment of the fees at international level and partial thesis expenses.
These scholarships are available to International students only.

University of Otago Coursework Master’s Awards
The University of Otago Coursework Masters Awards are awarded to candidates completing Master’s degrees which do not include a significant research component. They provide $10,000 payable towards fees in the first instance.

These scholarships are available to both International and Domestic students.
All other awards are decided at the end of each year. Up-to-date information and an application form will be available from August 2010.
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Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarships, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland

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Faculty of Science and Engineering Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships 2010/11
A number of scholarships available to Non-Eu International students for the following programmes:

• Bachelor of Science Industrial Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science Applied Physics
• Bachelor of Engineering Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Robotic Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Equine Science
• Grad Dip/MSc in Quality Management
• MSc in Applied Physics
• Grad Dip/MSc Advanced Materials
• Grad Dip/MTech Computer Aided Engineering Product Design
• Grad Dip Chemical Engineering
• MEng Computer and Communications Systems
• MEng VLSI Systems -full time programme only
• Grad Dip/ MEng Computer Engineering
• MEng Information and Network Security
• Grad Dip in Computing
• MSc/MA Interactive Media
• MSc/MA Music Technology
• MSc Software Engineering
• MSc Global Computing & Localisation

Consists of 50% scholarships available for full 4 years of an undergraduate programme and 50% scholarships for the 2010/11 academic year of postgraduate programmes.  For further information please contact the International Education Division, email: int.ed[at]ul.ie
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship University of Adelaide 2010

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The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate research study. Its purpose is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive.
Up to 10 prestigious scholarships may be available in the mid year round of scholarships for 2010 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline.
The ASI provides:

1. Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only);
2. Health insurance cover for students; and
3. An annual living allowance of approximately $22,250 (2010 value) for the normal duration of the program.

Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.
Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive.  Generally ASI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.
Conditions

• ASI Scholarship will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
• Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.
• International applicants are not eligible for an ASI if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an ASI in the last round of the previous calendar year.
• International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting English language proficiency requirements by the closing date are not eligible for an ASI.
• International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
• Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
• Scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress. For students enrolled in a PhD, extensions beyond three years and six months require the approval of the Graduate Scholarships Committee and would only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
• Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in Semester 2, 2010. No ASI may be commenced after 30 November.
• Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2011.
• Applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.

We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
Current status: Open (2011 Major International Scholarship round). Deadline: 31 August.
Postgraduate Research Application Form

MSc Scholarships in Finance, University of Stirling, UK

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These Scholarships are funded by the Accounting and Finance Division and meet course fees up to the home/EU rate. This means that the successful candidates will pay no course fees in September 2010 if they are home/EU fee category students. Overseas fee paying students are also encouraged to apply and would pay the difference between home and overseas fees.

Who can apply: Applicants may be of any nationality and must hold or expect to obtain an offer of a place on the full time MSc in Finance for entry in September 2010. Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition.
How to apply : Complete the MSc Finance application form ensuring that all sections are answered legibly.

• Pay particular attention to the section which requires a handwritten statement of approximately 500 words on why a Scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the Finance course.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 June 2010.
• Please note that the Scholarships will be allocated in July and therefore if you are applying both for the Scholarships and the Finance course close to the 30 June deadline, you should ensure that your course application is complete.

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Scholarships in Business and Finance, From Dubai Bank at London School of Business & Finance, UK

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Scholarships in Business and Finance from Dubai Bank for Study at London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). The London School of Business & Finance is a world-class business school.
Dubai Bank Bursary
Earn a scholarship of up to £9,500 towards your tuition fees for all Business and Finance programmes
As one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative banking institutions, Dubai Bank is proud to offer students from across to world this exciting scholarship opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification in business and finance at the world-renowned LSBF.

Dubai Bank is one of the world’s most renowned financial institutions, and it has teamed up with LSBF to offer you the opportunity to join the world’s global business elite by studying on one of our exciting postgraduate study programmes.

This is an amazing opportunity, available to those who want to take the next step in your professional development and continue their path to academic excellence. But remember, there are only 50 places available on this scheme. So be inspired, and contact us today to secure your place.
Scholarships are available for the following programmes:

1. GGSB MIB Expand
   Ranked number 7 in the world by the Financial Times and triple accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB, the MIB provides students with an exceptional overview of International Business practices and helps them stand out as future global business leaders.
2. LSBF MBA Expand
   The LSBF MBA is a first-class, globally recognised programme ranked number 19 in the world by the Financial Times in the Online MBA category. The course helps students learn and develop innovative marketing and customer management techniques in an increasingly competitive business environment.
3. LSBF MSc in Finance Expand
   With 4 different specialisations, the Msc. in Finance prepares students to become experts in the financial field of their choice.
4. LSBF MSc in Marketing Expand
   Helping students stand out in the exciting field of marketing, the MSc. in Marketing allows students to achieve their marketing goals by focusing on one of 7 specialisations.
5. LLM in International Business Law
   An innovative and exciting course that combines cutting edge strategy with a deep knowledge of global economic and business law. This programme is validated by the University of Bradford.

Dubai Bank Scholarship Application Form:
http://www.lsbf.org.uk/scholarships2010/dubai-bank-scholarship-application/
Application Deadline:
June 18, 2010
NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants must apply for a scholarship at the same time as, or subsequent to, applying for one of LSBF Master programmes. All information provided in the application form will be considered when applying for Dubai Bank Scholarships. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants should:

• Be applying for an LSBF business or finance programme.
• Have good English Language skills, as most UK Higher Education Institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for admission onto Postgraduate courses

Contact Information:
http://www.lsbf.org.uk/scholarships2010/contact-us.html
E-mail: info[at]lsbf.org.uk

MBA Scholarship 2010/2011, Switzerland

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You are a talented social entrepreneur or working for an NGO in an emerging country. You would like a top international MBA to expand your horizons so that you can go back and make a difference.
Amount: Living Expenses (as deemed reasonable by IMD) + CHF 45,000
Geographical region: Emerging countries
Who can qualify
Qualified candidates who have a passion to make a contribution to society through socially responsible leadership

• Currently working as a social entrepreneur or for an NGO in your home country or region
• 4-10 years work experience
• Making a significant contribution to your local environment, country or society in general
• Have leadership characteristics and the ability to have an impact in the class
• Have financial need such that you could not otherwise afford to attend IMD
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment for socially responsible leadership both in your current role and to go back to your home country or region after the IMD MBA program

How to apply
Send the following information by July 15, 2010 to be considered for the IMD MBA program starting in January 2012:

• Answer the 5 scholarship essay questions below
• Submit your university transcripts
• Send 2 letters of recommendation
• Submit the IMD financial aid application with all supporting documents

Scholarship essays:

1. Tell us about yourself and your experience (500 words)
2. What drives your passion for socially responsible leadership? (100 words)
3. What are your future career goals? (100 words)
4. Why does an IMD MBA fit with these future career goals? (100 words)
5. Identify a social entrepreneurship project in your country. How would you implement the project including milestones and funding? Identify positive points that may help you to implement the plan as well as barriers (and possible solutions) that may prevent you from achieving your goals. (500 words. Additional supporting project information can be submitted in an appendix.)

Process

• September 15, 2010: The IMD Scholarship Selection Committee will identify a short list of scholarship candidates
• October 30, 2010: Selection of candidates. Candidates will be interviewed by telephone during the month of October.
• January 10, 2011: Completion of GMAT test by selected candidates
• February 1, 2011: Notification of scholarship finalist/s.
• April 1, 2011: Submission of completed IMD MBA application form for the 2012 class.

Important notes

• Scholarship winners must complete and pass the regular IMD MBA admission process prior to being accepted for the program! IMD does NOT guarantee a place in the MBA program until completion and passing of the regular MBA admissions process.
• IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.

Contact
Scholarship questions should be sent to mbafinance[at]imd.ch
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PhD Scholarship in Islam and Muslim Societies, Leiden University, Netherlands

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In the coming six years (2010-2015) ISIS has made available special funds to build an integrated interdisciplinary thematic profile area which focuses on `lslam and Muslim societies`. One of the main aims is to integrate and mobilize the knowledge and expertise in the field.

ISIS (Interuniversitaire Onderzoeksschool voor Islam Studies/ Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) 5 PhD positions

Institution
ISIS (Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) is a national research institute for the study of Islam and Muslim societies, in which eight Dutch universities participate. Leiden University is administrative responsible for ISIS.
  
Conditions of employment
The positions are 1,0 fte for 4 years (or 0,8 for 5 years). The Ph.D. candidates will be appointed initially for eighteen months at the in ISIS participating university with which the promotor is affiliated. At satisfactory performance during that period, the appointment will be renewed for another two and a half years. Remuneration will be 2,042 gross per calendar month in the first year, increasing to a maximum of € 2,612 gross per calendar month in the fourth year is in accordance with current pay scales as indicated in the “CAO voor Nederlandse Universiteiten”. You will also receive a end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your yearly income.

Requirements
Candidates should hold a MA degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a MA in the Humanities, Social sciences or Theology with a specialisation in the field of Islam and Muslim societies. Outstanding research qualities manifest in a high-quality MA thesis or equivalent. Excellent command of English.

Procedure
Applicants, with an MA degree in a relevant field and proficiency in English, are asked to submit a concrete interdisciplinary research plan. The applications procedure will consist of two rounds. In the first round a selection will be made based on a short research proposal of maximum 1000 words. Those who are selected will be asked to write a full research proposal of maximum 5000 words. The full proposal has be accompanied by two reference letters. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.

Application First round reactions before 14 June 2010:
1. Letter of applications
2. Fact sheet
3. Short Research Proposal (maximum 1000 words)
Second round reactions before 15 August 2010 (only for those invited):
1. Two reference letters
2. Full research Proposal (maximum 5000 words)
Letters of application can be sent by post or email (preference) to the address below, and should reach our office no later than 14 June 2010. Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Adress:
Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Afdeling Personeel en Organisatie
Postbus 9515
2300 RA Leiden
Email: vacature[at]hum.leidenuniv.nl
For further information please contact
Dr. P. de Bruijn
p.de.bruijn[at]hum.leidenuniv.nl or

Master of Management in Hospitality Scholarship, Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management, Singapore

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Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management Singapore is offering an international student scholarship to study the Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) in Singapore.
The Master of Management in Hospitality is on offer for commencement of study in Semester 1, 2011 (May).
Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) 1 Year Programme

• 1 Year Master Scholarship Available
• To commence Semester 1, 2011 (May)
• Scholarship offers a grant of SGD$15,000 towards CNI Tuition Fees
• Application closing date is 24 September 2010.
• Master of Management in Hospitality (MBA Equivalent) Course information

Download Master of Management in Hospitality Scholarship Application and Criteria Form
For enquiries on scholarship opportunities, please email scholarships[at]the-ice.org
Applications close 24 September 2010.
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Astro Kasih Undergraduate Scholarships for Indonesian Citizens

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Astro – Sampoerna foundation (ASTRO – SF) is offering scholarship programs for 40 (forty) Indonesian students who are economically disadvantaged but have shown outstanding academic performance. The students should be professional, have excellent credentials and good leadership skills. The scholarships will be available for Undergraduate Studies in Science and Non-Science Majors (excluding Medicine, Veterinary or Dentistry) in ASTRO – SF recommended State Universities for not over than 4 (four) years.

Information contained in this form is for State Undergraduate Studies (S1) and for students accepted in the 2010/2011 academic year only:

Basic Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL the following requirements:

• Indonesian citizens with a Bali residence identification card (KTP).
• Under 20 years old by July 2010. 
• Present evidence of needing financial help to continue their studies, including official letter of economic disadvantages and electrical bills. 
• Maintain a grade average of 7,00 in high school (from 1^st to 6^th semester) 
• (When applying for the scholarship) Have not studied or are not currently studying at any university or receiving any scholarship from any institution. 
• Have been officially accepted as freshmen at one of the recommended State Universities.

Scholarship Terms

1. The full scholarship covers the following:
   (i)   Registration fee at the university where applicant is accepted
   (ii)  Tuition fee at the University where applicant is accepted.
   (iii) Allowance for the duration of the applicant’s study.
   (iv) Text book allowance.
   (v)  Internet allowance, to be used for educational purposes.
   (vi) Research allowance for applicant’s final research.Scholarship is available only for regular classes.
2. Applicant must not work full-time during his/her study. 
3. The scholarship will not be available to applicants currently receiving other scholarships and/or the scholarship will be stopped once the applicant starts receiving another scholarship.

Scholarship payment

1. Tuition fee will be paid directly to the grantee as reimbursement.
2. Other funds will be paid to the grantee after he/she fulfills his/her academic/non-academic obligations and shows a good performance in previous semester.

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The Nestlé Scholarship for Women 2001

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The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA.

Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.

Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

• Relevance to the essay title
• Organization and structure
• Fully developed arguments
• Persuasiveness
• Personal element and/or passion

IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury/sponsors.

Number of scholarships: One
Amount: CHF 25,000
Geographic region: Worldwide (with preference given to developing countries)

Who can qualify: Accepted women candidates who demonstrate financial need. Employees of Nestlé and its subsiduaries are not elegible.

Criteria: Submitting an essay discussing the issue: ‘Does diversity in management impact the bottom line? If so, how?’ (maximum 750 words)

Deadline: September 30

Contact: Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance[at]imd.ch

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