JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
Established in 1998 from a generous bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian, the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or Master's degrees in business management.

The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients. Zonta International awards scholarships of US$1,000 each at the district level and twelve international scholarships in the amount of US$5,000 each. The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded annually and may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.

ELIGIBILITY
Women pursuing a business or business-related degree who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible.  Online students are also eligible.  Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are not eligible to apply for the Scholarships.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship program operates at the club, district and international levels of Zonta International. To apply, please contact the Zonta club nearest you.  Applicants must be nominated by a local Zonta club. Applications selected by Zonta clubs are sent to their respective Zonta governors. A district evaluating committee selects one applicant per district to submit to Zonta International Headquarters.  The Zonta International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Committee selects twelve international recipients from the district applicants.  Applications for the 2011 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are now available.

DEADLINE
Applications must be completed and presented to Zonta clubs according to the club's assigned deadline. A club recipient is selected, and the application is presented to the governor by 1 July 2011. The district recipient is selected, and the application is presented to Zonta International Headquarters by 1 September 2011. International recipients will be contacted by their Zonta club leader by mid October 2011.

FUNDING SUPPORT
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are made possible through investment income generated by the Klausman bequest, and by generous contributions from Zontians, Zonta clubs and friends of Zonta.

Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship

 The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD. This program supports women in the second year of their graduate studies. Women who are interested in this scholarship must apply during first year of graduate studies. Scholarships are granted by Microsoft Research at the discretion of Microsoft.

Current Schedule
- Microsoft will begin accepting applications: Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
- Completion date for all applications: Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.
- Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
- No notification of incompleteness will be made.
- No exceptions to the deadline will be approved.


Provisions of the Award
- The scholarship recipient award includes US$15,000 for the 2012–2013 academic year.
- A conference and travel allowance of US$2,000 is provided for recipients to attend a conference in their field of study.
- Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic year only and are not available for extension or renewal.
- The recipient must remain as active, full-time student, enrolled in graduate programming during the academic year of the award or forfeit the award.


For more information : http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/fellows-women.aspx

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

Replaces Document(s):NSF 08-582
National Science Foundation
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Division of Mathematical Sciences
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time):  October 19, 2011 Third Wednesday in October, Annually Thereafter

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND REVISION NOTES
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), NSF 11-1, was issued on October 1, 2010 and is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 18, 2011. Please be advised that the guidelines contained in NSF 11-1 apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity. Proposers who opt to submit prior to January 18, 2011, must also follow the guidelines contained in NSF 11-1.

Cost Sharing: The PAPPG has been revised to implement the National Science Board's recommendations regarding cost sharing. Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. In order to assess the scope of the project, all organizational resources necessary for the project must be described in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of the proposal. The description should be narrative in nature and must not include any quantifiable financial information. Mandatory cost sharing will only be required when explicitly authorized by the NSF Director. See the PAPP Guide Part I: Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) Chapter II.C.2.g(xi) for further information about the implementation of these recommendations.

Data Management Plan: The PAPPG contains a clarification of NSF's long standing data policy. All proposals must describe plans for data management and sharing of the products of research, or assert the absence of the need for such plans. FastLane will not permit submission of a proposal that is missing a Data Management Plan. The Data Management Plan will be reviewed as part of the intellectual merit or broader impacts of the proposal, or both, as appropriate. Links to data management requirements and plans relevant to specific Directorates, Offices, Divisions, Programs, or other NSF units are available on the NSF website at: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/dmp.jsp. See Chapter II.C.2.j of the GPG for further information about the implementation of this requirement.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Information

Program Title:  Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

Synopsis of Program:
    The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There are two options for awardees: Research Fellowship and Research Instructorship. Awards will support research in areas of the mathematical sciences, including applications to other disciplines.

Source: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11541/nsf11541.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_179

ASM International Fellowship Programs

The ASM International Fellowship Program encourages research and training collaborations in the microbiological sciences internationally.  These grants offer fellowships to promising young investigators in resource limited nations who are within five years of obtaining, or are in the process of obtaining, their Masters, PhD, or other equivalent academic degree, and who are working in any of the microbiology disciplines.  Fellows may visit a host scientist abroad and conduct a research project in microbiology.

The fellowships can be anywhere between 6 weeks and 6 months in length; the award is not intended to provide travel to obtain a degree at the host institution. 

Applications should be submitted jointly by the prospective fellow and the host.

ASM International Fellowships for Africa, Asia, and Latin American and the Caribbean: Funded by ASM these grants offer fellowships to promising young investigators in resource limited nations in Africa, Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean. 

ASM-PAHO Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Surveillance Fellowships: Funded by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and ASM, these Fellowships provide funding to young scientists from Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru who have at least five years of laboratory experience in the area of antimicrobial resistance. 

Online Application System
Applying to the ASM International Fellowship Program is now easier than ever with the new online application system.  Submitting your application through the program website allows you to receive immediate confirmation that you will be considered for these prestigious grants.

Simply follow this link to start your application: Apply Now

If you experience difficulty with the system please contact international@asmusa.org

*Application Deadlines  *April 15 , October 15  

Source: http://www.asm.org/index.php/international/asm-international-fellowship-programs.html

ETSU The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship 2011

The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. The award is available for:

* Eight semesters for undergraduate recipients
* Five semesters for recipients seeking a Master’s degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
* Eight semesters for doctoral students, or commensurate with the length of the program (see ETSU graduate catalog).
* Scholarship can be applied to summer semesters.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants Must:
1. Be admitted to ETSU as full-time, degree-seeking students (undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions)
2. Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa
3. Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement
4. Fill out the scholarship application form.
5. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are admitted to ETSU.

When to Apply
Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, need to be submitted by the following dates:

* Fall semester deadline: no later than June 1st
* Spring semester deadline: no later than October 1st

Students are encouraged to submit scholarship applications as soon as they are admitted to ETSU. An application cannot be reviewed until the applicant is admitted to the university. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. Click here to apply now.

Additional Conditions
* Recipients must maintain full-time status.
* Undergraduate recipients must maintain a 2.75 grade point average in order to continue receiving the scholarship. Graduate recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
* The scholarship only applies to in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees. Recipients will be required to pay other fees such as program fees, course fees, housing costs, and medical insurance costs.
* Recipients continuing from a bachelor’s to a master’s degree program must reapply for the scholarship.

Students who are NOT eligible:
* Students continuing from an ETSU bachelor’s degree program to a second ETSU bachelor’s degree program
* Graduate students receiving a graduate assistantship or tuition scholarship
* Students receiving any other ETSU tuition scholarship
* Students applying for the M.D. and Pharm. D. programs

Click here to apply for the International Students Academic Merit Scholarship.

For questions contact Maria Costa: costa@etsu.edu

East Tennessee State University
The Honors College
International Programs and Services
P.O. Box 70668
Johnson City, TN 37614 USA