Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2011-The European Master’s Program in Computational Logic

Students from ''Third Countries'' (Non-European countries and Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey) can apply - if if they have not carried out their main activity (job, study...) in Europe for more than 12 months (in total) over the last 5 years (deadline is 28 February of the year when the program starts) - for the scholarship
category A which covers

   1. Fixed amount for travel, installation and others: in total 8000 EUR,
   2. Participation costs to be paid to the universities/consortia: up to a max. sum of 2700 EUR per semester (it concerns tuition fee, semester social fee, health insurance...),
   3. Monthly allowance amounting to: 1000 EUR, in total 24000 EUR.

Students from European Countries or countries which are considered as ''European Countries'' (These are presently Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Switzerland. This list may change.) and all students who do not fulfil category A requirements can apply for the scholarship
category B which covers

   1. Fixed amount for travel, installation and others: in total 3000 EUR (this concerns the project work at NICTA, Australia),
   2. Participation costs to be paid to the universities/consortia: up to a max. sum of 1700 EUR per semester (it concerns tuition fee, semester social fee, health insurance)...,
   3. Monthly allowance amounting to: 500 EUR, in total 12000 EUR.

More information on the program is provided by the European Commission.
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/scholarships_students_academics_en.php

Source: http://www.emcl-study.eu/fileadmin/emcl_booklet_tree/ma_em_grant.html

INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarships

INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for Emerging Country Leadership
Description:
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately US$ 9.24 billion. Syngenta employs some 21,000 people in 90 countries. Headquarters is located in Basel, Switzerland.

Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD's mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow's business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.

Two scholarships will be awarded per class and candidates for this scholarship will need to demonstrate: (a) outstanding academic achievement and promise (b) aptitude for business and financial management (c) leadership potential and (d) a commitment to contributing to their country or region at some point in the future.

Eligibility:
Candidates must be a national of an emerging economy and have spent a substantial part of their lives in the developing world, in education and/or professional experience. Experience in industry will be considered a plus. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

Essay topic :
1).Briefly discuss the requirements for successful business leadership in your country today. Describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country after graduation and why you should be considered for this award. (200 words)
2).Briefly discuss measures required for sustainable agriculture in your country/region in the context of urban and rural development. Focus on what you consider to be the most important element (450 words)
3).Provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against expenditures).

Amount of Award: €22,500
Application Format:
Complete online application and submit with essays.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
11 February for the July class
18 August for the December class 

Source: http://mba.insead.edu/schlmgmt/dsp_schl_info.cfm?schlcode=EC01

Microsoft scholarship offers undergraduate studies in computer science

A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue undergraduate studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join a community of scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada and Mexico who share your passion for technology and academic excellence. It all adds up to achieving your primary goal—making a real difference in the software industry.

Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

Requirements
Basics
If you’re interested in applying for the 2011-2012 academic year scholarships, make sure you postmark your application by February 1, 2011 in order for your application to be considered. Microsoft selects final candidates based on the following criteria:
    * Eligibility
    * Quality of application
    * Displayed interest in the software industry
    * Commitment to leadership
    * Financial need

We will be notifying all rewarded scholarship recipients on March 18, 2011. We will strive to contact all applicants about their status, however please note that due to the high number of scholarship applicants, we may only be able to contact candidates who were awarded scholarships.

Diversity at Microsoft
We encourage student populations currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. All candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may certainly apply, while we do award a large majority of our student scholarships to women, minorities, and the disabled. Minority applicants must belong to one of the following groups underrepresented in the software field: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American.

Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we’ll need to see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain 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. For more detailed information regarding eligibility, please read our FAQ.

How to Apply
You must include the following five items in your application:
    * Resume
    * Transcript
    * Answers to essay questions
    * Letter of referral
    * Printed Confirmation Page from Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program

That’s really all there is, and no extra forms to fill out. Don’t forget to include your name on each page of your application packet.

Please send your completed application to:
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-8303

The CDC-Hubert Global Health Fellowship

The CDC-Hubert Global Health Fellowship provides opportunities for third- and fourth-year medical and veterinary students to gain public health experience in an international setting. Each year, 10 highly qualified individuals spend 6–12 weeks working in a developing country alongside recognized experts from CDC and other national and international health agencies. Fellows receive a stipend of $4,000 to cover travel expenses; fellowship opportunities and locations vary each year.
Applications are accepted from January 17 to February 18, 2011.

Apply online at www.cdc.gov/HubertFellowship/.

Assignment examples
•     Population-based surveillance for emerging infectious diseases— Nairobi, Kenya
•     Emerging infectious diseases at the human-animal interface: Focus on bats as hosts and vectors — Thailand
•     Central American food fortification with folic acid and other micronutrients to prevent neural tube defects and other micronutrient deficiencies — Guatemala/Panama
•     Sentinel surveillance for avian influenza preparedness — Kenya
•     Implementation of HIV rapid test quality assurance program — Botswana

Learn more
•     Visit CDC-Hubert Global Fellowship online at http://www.cdc.gov/HubertFellowship/
•     E-mail at HubertFellows...@cdcfoundation.org
•     Contact lead medical epidemiologist, Larry Cohen, MD, MPH at 404-498-6128 or LCoh...@cdc.gov
•     Contact program coordinator, Catherine Folowoshele, MPH at 404-498-6148 or CFolowosh...@cdc.gov

VLIR-UOS – Food Short Courses University Scholarship 2011

Food Short Courses University Scholarship 2011

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries to attend international training programme in food safety, quality assurance systems and risk analysis in Belgium.

A certificate attesting the participation of the student and listing the topics of the training is granted after the 4 month course.

VLIR-UOS awards 180 scholarships to first-year master students and 70 scholarships to training participants.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

You can apply for a scholarship if you meet the following requisites:
# You are a resident and a national from developing countries.
# You are not older than 40 years if you apply for a scholarship to follow a master programme. Or you are not older than 45 years if you apply for a scholarship to follow a training programme.
# You meet the academic admission requirements. You have the required English proficiency.

Application Deadline 1st February 2011

Source: http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/index.php?navid=479&actionchoice=detailscholarship&scholarship_id=32&returnlink=1

the Horace Mann – Abraham Lincoln Fellowship

Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer, Illinois state legislator and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected our 16th president. While he was born in Kentucky, he spent most of his political life in Illinois’ capital city of Springfield. And now thanks to our partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, we’re giving you a chance to walk where Lincoln walked.

We will select 50 educators from around the country to participate in the Horace Mann – Abraham Lincoln Fellowship program. Fellows will tour various historical sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Lincoln’s home, Lincoln’s tomb and the Old State Capitol State Historic Site. Educators will also hear from experts on Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era.

The online application process for the Horace Mann – Abraham Lincoln Fellowship program opens June 24, 2010 and closes at 8 a.m. CST on February 12, 2011. Applications should include a resume and answers to two, 250-word maximum essay questions. This year’s essay questions are:
1. Abraham Lincoln was known for his bipartisanship. How can a better understanding of incoln’s ability to work with “rivals” help you teach?

2. The Civil War is a significant part of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and America’s history. January 2011 will mark the 150th anniversary of the conflict. In your opinion, what are the  most important issues of the war? How did Lincoln address them and how did his action affect the Union?

Source : https://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/fellowship-program

Facebook Fellowship Program

Application Timeline
December 20, 2010: Launch of Fellowship for 2011-2012 academic year
February 28, 2011: Applications for fellowships must be submitted in full
April 8, 2011: Award recipients will be notified by email of their acceptance
Topical Areas

We are interested in a wide range of academic topics, including the following topical areas:
Computational Advertising
Computer Vision
Compiler Technology
Computer Architecture
Computer Networking
Computer Security
Databases
Data Mining
Distributed Computing
Fault Tolerance
Human-Computer Interaction
Internet Economics
Machine Learning
Machine Translation
Natural Language Processing
Search
Smart Datacenters
Social Computing
Eligibility Criteria

Full-time Ph.D. students in topical areas represented by these fellowships who are currently involved in on-going research.

Students must be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Architecture, or a related area.

Students must be enrolled during the academic year that the Fellowship is awarded.
Students must be nominated by a faculty member.

Selection Criteria

Eligibility of applicant.
Quality of application.
Applicability of the project or study to Facebook.
Other criteria as decided by Facebook in its sole discretion. Facebook complies with all equal opportunity laws.
Application Checklist

The application must include:
1-2 page research summary which clearly identifies the area of focus and applicability to Facebook. Please reference the topical areas above.
Student's CV (with email, phone and mailing address). Please include applicable coursework.
Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from the faculty sponsor).
The name and website/short bio of the faculty sponsor.

PLEASE NOTE: The submission site is currently under construction. We will post the link here when we launch the submission site.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/fellowships?v=app_4949752878

PhD Position Scholarship in Biometrics

The Research Training Group 1023 „Identification in Mathematical Models: Synergy of Stochastic and Numerical Methods“ at the University of Göttingen invites applications for an immediately available 3-year (= 2-year + option for 1-year extension)

PhD Position (Doktorandenstipendium).
The focus of our Biometrics research group (www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de) at the Institute for Mathematical Stochastics (IMS) is on the development of novel models and methods for fingerprint recognition. Dissertation projects can interdisciplinary combine the potentials of stochastics, statistics, numerics and computer science for providing new solutions to exciting challenges in the coinciding areas of biometrics, pattern recognition and image processing.
Essential qualifications are a master degree, diploma or a comparable degree in mathematics, computer science or a related scientific field.
Preferred:
– Good skills in written and spoken English
– Programming skills (e.g. Java, C++, Matlab, R)
– Experience in mathematical or statistical imaging
Background in geometry, pattern recognition or image processing is advantageous. We expect creativity and independence, the ability to work and communicate within a team of scientists from different discipline

The scholarship of the DFG Research Training Group 1023 are based on the support rate granted by the DFG and amount to EUR 1365,- per month with a monthly supplement of
EUR 103,-.

The advancement of equality at the IMS goes without saying; in particular, we are striving to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

For further details, please contact: Prof. Dr. Axel Munk, munk@math.uni-goettingen.de
Phone: +49 (0) 551 39 172111.

Please send your application indicating Code: Biometrics including CV, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees until 1st  February, 2011 to steffi.greiner@mathematik.uni-goettingen.de or via postal delivery to: Steffi Greiner, Secretary, Institut für Mathematische Stochastik, Goldschmidtstr. 7, D-37077 Göttingen, German

Source: http://www.stochastik.math.uni-goettingen.de/fileadmin/IMS/Dokumente/Stellen/BiometricsPhD.pdf

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program

The Scholarship offered by the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program provides funding for:
Tuition, Fees, Books, Room and Board

Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility
To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:

- Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/10 and 8/31/11)
- Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
- Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/11)
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrate financial need
Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.

Selection Process
Completing the online application is the first step. NOTE: The 2011 application process opens on December 1, 2010. Visit www.kfcscholars.org to apply. After February 9, 2011, all submitted applications will be reviewed and semifinalists selected. Semifinalists will be asked to provide additional documentation in March 2011. After the semifinalist information is received, an independent selection committee will meet to select the KFC Colonel's Scholars.

Scholarship Timeline
Application process opens the first of December
Application process closes the middle of February
Semifinalists are asked to provide additional documentation in March
Selected scholars are notified in May

Scholar Support 
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program has an on-site staff to support the program. To contact this staff, send an email to scholars@kfc.com.
In addition to the Program's staff, KFC Colonel's Scholar is also matched with a volunteer mentor.

Mentors include:
KFC Franchisees
KFC Employees
Other members of the KFC Family

Source: http://www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/

Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program

In 2011, the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation.


A total of up to 1,200 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. If you’re a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post- secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience, we encourage you to apply!

How To Apply

The application period runs from Dec. 27, 2010 to February 16, 2011
(by 9:00 a.m. EST). A helpful hint...don’t wait until the last couple days to apply as the site experiences heavy traffic at the close of the program. No late applications will be accepted. Winners will be announced on at15.com in May 2011. Be sure to check back on at15.com
at that time.

http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm

University of Alberta Undergraduate Scholarship 2010

To attract top students, the University of Alberta offers more than CAD$25 million in undergraduate scholarships each year.
You can click on the links below for more information or scroll down the page.

1. These competitions require you to complete a separate scholarship application.
Scholastic Distinction (Entrance Citations) for International Students
Scholastic Distinction (Transfer Citations) for International Students
International Entrance Leadership Award
International Transfer Leadership Award
2. You are considered automatically for these scholarships and awards when you complete your application to U of A.
Registrar’s International Baccalaureate Student Scholarship
Registrar’s Advanced Placement Scholarship
Registrar’s International Student Scholarship: (Entrance)
Registrar’s International Student Scholarship (Transfer)
University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition
Campus Saint-Jean International Scholarship

The deadline to apply is February or March 2011
more details: http://www.international.ualberta.ca/prospective/undergradscholarships.cfm

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.

The program offers:Scholarship support Paid research training at the NIH during the summer Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation


The following are the basic requirements: U.S. citizen, national, or qualified noncitizen.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2010-2011 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution. 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.

From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having "exceptional financial need."

Application Deadline: February 28, 2011 

Source: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp/

Microsoft scholarship in computer science

A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue undergraduate studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join a community of scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada and Mexico who share your passion for technology and academic excellence. It all adds up to achieving your primary goal—making a real difference in the software industry.

Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

Requirements
Basics
If you’re interested in applying for the 2011-2012 academic year scholarships, make sure you postmark your application by February 1, 2011 in order for your application to be considered. Microsoft selects final candidates based on the following criteria:

* Eligibility
* Quality of application
* Displayed interest in the software industry
* Commitment to leadership
* Financial need


We will be notifying all rewarded scholarship recipients in March 2011. We will strive to contact all applicants about their status, however please note that due to the high number of scholarship applicants, we may only be able to contact candidates who were awarded scholarships.

Diversity at Microsoft
We encourage student populations currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. All candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may certainly apply, while we do award a large majority of our student scholarships to women, minorities, and the disabled. Minority applicants must belong to one of the following groups underrepresented in the software field: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American.

Provisions
As a recipient of one of our scholarships, you’ll enjoy the benefits for one academic year. You may receive either a full or partial scholarship 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. You may use the funds for tuition only—not for other costs listed on your bursar bill, such as room and board.

You’ll also need to apply for a summer internship and if offered an internship, you must complete the salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. (Microsoft reserves the right not to offer an internship position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.)

Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we’ll need to see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain 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. For more detailed information regarding eligibility, please read our FAQ.

Source: https://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspx

Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. For a complete list of countries,click here

Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.  NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.

Application Deadline is February 10, 2011

Individual on-campus deadlines will be earlier than February 10, 2011; please see your campus representative for your on-campus deadline.

Source: http://borenawards.org/boren_scholarship