Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in the Masters Program in Materials Science

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships offered in the Masters Program in Materials Science

Application deadline: 26th January 2011
MaMaSELF is a two year European Master program in Materials Science. It stands for the R&D of functional materials, developed in a strong symbiosis between universities, industrial partners and research centres. It offers excellent scientific and industrial carreer opportunities for Master Students in an international environment. It also strongly supports industrial partners to have access to a state of the art characterization of materials at large scale facilities with neutron and synchrotron radiation. The European Master in Materials Science Exploring European Large Scale Facilities (MaMaSELF) is a cooperation of

• University of Rennes 1, FRANCE,
• Technical University of Munich (TUM), GERMANY
• Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich (LMU), GERMANY,
• University of Torino, ITALY.

The Master degree will be delivered by two of the four universities, so the students will receive a double Master degree in Materials Science. Each student will spend one year in a first hosting institution, the first semester of the second Master year at another university. The last semester is dedicated to the Master thesis and can be spent at a university or Large scale Faclities or at a partner institution in Japan, Switzerland or India. Instruction language is English for lectures.

Grants for Non-European students
For each academic year the consortium of universities selects Non-European students who will receive a grant. Each Non-European student will receive a grant of 22.000 euros per  year.

Deadline for application: 26.01.2011.

Non-EU students who already spent a time in Europe can applicate in the cat B fellowship, deadline 20.5.2011.

AdmissionStudents must have 180 ECTS (or equivalent) in Material Science or related disciplines (Chemistry, Physics, Geoscience,…), good academic records and  good English competencies. The application must be done online on: http://application.mamaself.eu
The deadline for submission is: 26 January 2011

the deadline for students who apply without EM grant is: 11 June 2011.
The new MamaSELF flyer, further information about the study programme, the universities of the consortium, the admission process can be found on  www.mamaself.eu
For any other question, please contact werner.paulus@univ-rennes1.fr or christiane.cloarec@univ-rennes1.fr

Source: http://www.daad.or.th/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=175&Itemid=1

Warwick Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Competition for entry in 2011-12
If you are applying to Warwick for a PhD (or MPhil/PhD) starting in 2011-12, and you are an outstanding academic candidate, you might wish to also apply for a Warwick Postgraduate Research Scholarship (WPRS) to fund your studies. It's worth preparing now - planning early is an essential factor in success in this very competitive process.

The Scholarship
Warwick Graduate School is delighted to offer around 45 Warwick Postgraduate Research Scholarships this year, which include:

    *   The payment of academic fees at the Home/EU rate (£3,466 for full-time students in 2010-11)
    *   A maintenance grant in line with the UK Research Council stipend (£13,590 for full-time award holders in 2010-11)

Students and applicants who wish to apply for an AHRC doctoral award should apply to the WPRS competition and will automatically be considered for both competitions. More details on applying for an AHRC doctoral award are available here.

This competition, unlike most postgraduate funding, is open to Home, EU, and Overseas students from all disciplines at Warwick, and offers an equal award to all.
Overseas Applicants

The WPRS pays academic fees at the Home/EU rate, so overseas students awarded a WPRS will need to fund the difference between the Home/EU fee rate and the Overseas fee they will be required to pay. Occasionally, academic departments may be able to assist in funding the difference, entirely at their discretion and as their budget allows.

However, all eligible overseas students applying for entry in October 2011 will also be considered for a Chancellor's International Scholarship, which pays the full overseas fee, by using a single application for both competitions. Details of how to apply are given below; details on eligibility for a Chancellor's International Scholarship are given here. 
Applications welcomed from:

    * Applicants for a full-time doctoral course at the University of Warwick, expecting to begin in Autumn 2011.
    * Students currently enrolled on a three-year full-time PhD or MPhil/PhD (in the case of the Faculties of Arts, Medicine and Social Science), at the University of Warwick may apply in the first year of their registration only.
    * University of Warwick students currently registered on a "1+3" course at a Doctoral Training Centre, who are in their Master's year and expecting to start doctoral study in 2011-12. These students will be eligible for a three-year WPRS or (if paying overseas fees) a Chancellor's International Scholarship.
    * University of Warwick students currently registered on the “2+2” MPhil > PhD course in the Department of Philosophy may apply for a postgraduate research scholarship in either (or both) the first and second years of their MPhil. Students applying in the first year will be eligible for a three year WPRS or (if an overseas fees-payer) a Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Students applying in their second year will be eligible for a two year WPRS, or (if a UK or EU student) a two year AHRC doctoral award, or (if an overseas fees-payer) a Chancellor’s International Scholarship. No student will be permitted to apply for a WPRS/Chancellor's International Scholarship on more than two occasions. UK or EU Students will be eligible to apply (via a separate process) for an AHRC Master’s award to fund their two-year MPhil.  

Applicants must have obtained or be expected to obtain at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education before 31 July 2011. Many disciplines (particularly in the Arts and Social Science Faculties) may also expect you to hold or expect to obtain a Master's degree as preparation for a PhD.

Applications are open to students from all disciplines currently represented at the University of Warwick.

Only one application per applicant per round is permitted, i.e. it is not possible to apply for a PhD in more than one department and seek a WPRS (or Chancellor's International Scholarship or AHRC doctoral award) for both.
Application deadline:

The competition will open for applications on 1 November 2010 and close on 31 January 2011.

No late applications will be accepted.

If you have questions not answered here, please email graduateschool@warwick.ac.uk. Please note we can advise on eligibility and preparation but we cannot give a preliminary assessment of your chances of succes.

Source: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/gsp/scholarship/wprs

Magnum Foundation Scholarship

The Magnum Foundation, an Open Society Foundations grantee, announces that three scholarships will be available for the 2011 NYU/Magnum Foundation Photography and Human Rights Program.

The Magnum Foundation, in conjunction with the Department of Photography & Imaging at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, will offer a suite of four courses in photography and human rights. This five-week program is designed to explore strategies to create effective documentary projects in pursuit of human rights.

The scholarship funds cover the program at the Tisch School of the Arts, housing, travel, and living expenses, as well as an additional cultural week in New York with the opportunity to meet editors, publishers, and visit some of the most prestigious photography museums and galleries.

Eligibility
The three scholarships are open to applicants living and working in, and native to any of the following regions: Latin America, the Caucasus region, Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union, East Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

Support for these scholarships is provided by the Magnum Charitable Trust (UK), the Open Society Foundations, and the Rosenthal Family Foundation.

Deadline
Applications accepted January 5-18, 2011.

Further Information

Download the scholarship application instructions below, or contact scholarship@magnumfoundation.org.

Source: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/photography/news/magnum_20110105

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
* Cannot be an associate (employee) of any division of Walmart; the dependent of a Walmart Associate; or the dependent of a Walmart Board of Directors member as of March 29, 2011.
* Must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011.
* Must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point unweighted scale, and have taken either the ACT or SAT test.

* Must plan to enroll for fall 2011 as a freshman at a two-year or four-year college or university that is located in the U.S. and is accredited and listed on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx). Military
academies are not approved institutions.

* Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note: Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.)

Note: Additional guidelines apply. See the Program Guidelines document below for complete details.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2011.

http://www.act.org/walmart/community/

GIM Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2011

Successful management of the innovation process is essential for any business wanting to stay ahead of the competition. The 2-year MSc in Global Innovation Management (GIM) will equip students with the skills needed to transform research outputs into innovative products and services for worldwide markets. It also provides a unique opportunity to test these skills internationally as part of the study programme.

GIM addresses new challenges in innovative global enterprise and provides:
- A practical and global perspective of Innovation Management
- Skills applicable for larger multinational organisations to smaller enterprises
- Expanded perspectives of Innovation Management including Technology Management, R&D, and Product/Service Development with focus on the interface between disciplines involved in the process;
- Increased research capability focused on activities at the periphery of the innovation process.

All students take a common first year at the University of Strathclyde, then choose either to deepen study at Hamburg University of Technology (Germany), or to apply skills and knowledge in an industrial internship at Aalborg University (Denmark)

The programme is delivered in English and intended for excellent graduates of first degrees in Engineering, Science and Technology. The MSc award is made jointly by the University of Strathclyde and the secondyear institution. Graduates, supported by a network of valuable contacts, enter the international employment market working:

- with enterprises dealing with high end technological products and services
- as consultants making technology assessment and innovation /change management
- with governmental institutes dealing with innovation policy and strategy
- with relevant research and higher education institutions.

Partners:
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, United Kingdom (Co-ordinating Institution)
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Australia
HAMBURG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Germany
AALBORG UNIVERSITY, Denmark

Application requirement
Candidates admitted to the MSc will require to have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at second-class level or higher, in an engineering, science or technology subject
- An appropriate level of competence in the English language, through attaining IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 232/95

Scholarships
There are a number of competitively awarded ERASMUS MUNDUS scholarships (approx. 17) available to applicants from Non EU countries and for applicants from within the European Union, a European Econonmic Area / European Free Trade Association (EEA/EFTA) or an accession state (candidate for EU membership).

The scholarships are 48,000 Euros in total for Non EU students and up to 21,000 Euros for students native to an EU country or having carried out their main activities within the EU for 12 months or more in the last 5 years. Scholarships can be used to contribute to tuition fees and provide a significant contibution to living expenses on a monthly basis over the 2 year length of the programme.

Application deadline
The closing date for both Category A and Category B scholarship applications is 31st January.

How to apply
To apply online please click here.
- Applicants should upload all of the following documents to the application system as instructed within the form:
- Appendix / cover Sheet to the application (download the 2011 version here)
- Covering letter (max. 1 page) and summary CV (max. 2 pages) outlining why you should be considered for the course, and why you should be chosen to spend year 2 at a particular partner university;
- Two scanned letters of reference
- A copy of the first degree certificate, including confirmation of the level of award (GPA, if award level not stated on certificate)
- A scanned copy of an English Language Proficiency certificate
- A photocopy of your passport

Contact detail:
For general enquiries regarding the MSc. programme in Global Innovation Management, and issues concerning Application, Admissions and Curriculum or facilities please contact: strath@globalinnovationmanagement.org

William John Ion
University of Strathclyde
75, Montrose Street
G1 1XQ Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
w.j.ion@strath.ac.uk

Source : http://www.globalinnovationmanagement.org/

CORDES FELLOWSHIPS

Cordes Fellowships provide exceptional social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders engaged in poverty alleviation and economic justice enterprises the opportunity to participate as Delegates in the Opportunity Collaboration. The purpose of the Fellowship program is to (a) open doors, minds and networks for emerging social entrepreneurs and nonprofit executives, (b) enrich the Opportunity Collaboration with new, emerging leaders and (c) infuse the collaborative discussions with a diversity of perspectives.

Eligibility Criteria
Successful Cordes Fellowship applicants are high-impact, innovative, entrepreneurial for-profit and nonprofit organization executives with a demonstrated commitment to economic justice and poverty alleviation. Like all Delegates, Fellows are catalytic leaders who by their actions and accomplishments evidence pragmatic vision, passionate tenacity, multi-sectoral thinking, adaptive leadership skills, non-ideological activism and a strong ethical grounding.

Financial need is a primary consideration. Applicants from both nonprofit and for-profit organizations with adequate resources are less likely to be selected for a Fellowship.

Applications from Delegates who have already attended a prior Opportunity Collaboration will not be considered. Multiple applicants from one organization will not be considered; submit one application for the most senior leader from your institution.

Application Process & Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by January 30, 2011. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Late applications will not be considered. All applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their application within 30 days of receipt.

Applicants must submit the following five items to the Opportunity Collaboration Selection Jury by emailingFellowship(at)OpportunityCollaboration.net:

1) Personal resume.
2) An organizational website URL and/or a brief description (not to exceed one page) about the organizational mission, activities, current challenges to growth, etc.
3) Applicant should specify whether he or she is applying from an OECD or Non-OECD country. Fellowship Terms & Conditions, above.
4) Full contact information for two references from individuals personally familiar with the applicant’s accomplishments and abilities. Current and former Opportunity Collaboration Delegates are preferred references.
5) An organizational financial statement or balance sheet.

Once notified that a Fellowship is approved, a Fellow has thirty (30) days to accept the Fellowship by registering at the Opportunity Collaboration website. Fellows from OECD countries pay a non-refundable $750.00 registration fee. Fellows from non-OECD countries pay a refundable $100.00 application fee which is returned after the non-OECD Fellow attends the Opportunity Collaboration.

Source : http://opportunitycollaboration.net/pre/fellowships/

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships are targeted at highly qualified students from 12 developing countries with which Sweden conducts long-term development cooperation. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden mainly on second cycle (Master's level) from autumn 2011. Scholarships will cover both living costs and tuition fees. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at first cycle (undergraduate) level.

Countries
The program is only available to citizens of the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. About 80-100 scholarships will be offered for the academic year 2011/2012.
How to apply

Prior to applying for a scholarship, application to a study degree program on Master’s or Bachelor’s level must be made via the online application service for study programs in Sweden at www.studera.nu. The service opens on December 1, 2010. The deadline for applications is January 17, 2011.

Study programs eligible for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships are listed here. The eligible study programs have been selected by Swedish Universities themselves and cover a wide variety of relevant study areas.

Please find detailed information about the application procedure here. (link coming soon!)

Apply for a Swedish Institute Study Scholarship for studies in Sweden via the online service that can be accessed here between December 1, 2010 and January 21, 2011. Only applicants who have been accepted to an eligible study program will come in question for a SI Study Scholarship.

The Swedish Institute will process your application and publish a list of successful applicants who will receive a scholarship on www.studyinsweden.se in the beginning of April 2011.
Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for guest students belonging to the above mentioned target group for full time temporary studies in Sweden starting in fall semester 2011. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:

    * You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin.
    * You have a Swedish permanent residence permit or a work permit.
    * You have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at the master’s level or research at a Swedish university.
    * You already hold master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.

Scholarship benefits and period
The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 8,000 per month.

The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in fall semester 2011. The scholarships are usually granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory.

The scholarship is designed to cover living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended.
Travel grants

Scholarship holders within the SI Study Scholarships will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum of SEK 10.000.
Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

Source: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/The-Swedish-Institute-Study-Scholarships/

The Guest Scholarship Program for PhD and post-doctoral studies in Sweden

The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries that determine certain aspects of the program. Therefore you must first find out which category that could be relevant for you.

1. Category one:
Candidates coming from countries on the Development Assistance Committee list of recipients of Official Development Assistance, the so-called ODA recipients.

The program is not open to candidates from Ukraine and Belarus, in spite of them being on the DAC list of ODA recipients. These citizens should instead apply for scholarship through the Visby Program.

In category one the Swedish Institute has the opportunity to offer approximately 50 scholarships. The final number of scholarships depend on how many candidates in the final selection that have applied for PhD studies or Postdoctoral research, and on how long these candidates plan to stay in Sweden (6 , 12 or 18 months).

2. Category two:
Candidates coming from the following countries:  Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the United States.

In category two we have the opportunity to offer approximately 5-10 scholarships. The final number of scholarships depend on how many candidates in the final selection that have applied for PhD studies or Postdoctoral research, and on how long these candidates plan to stay in Sweden (6, 12 or 18 months).
Target groups

The program provides PhD students and researchers with an excellent opportunity to conduct a study or research visit to a Swedish university within all fields of study. As a Guest Scholarship Program candidate you can choose to apply for a study/research visit to Sweden according to the following models:

1. Post-doctoral research: a long-term postdoctoral research visit of 12 or 18 months.
2. PhD studies: a long-term PhD research visit of 6 or 12 months.
Scholarship benefits

The scholarship amounts to SEK 12,000 per month for PhD students and SEK 15,000 for postdoctoral researchers.

Eligibility
The scholarships are intended for guest students or researchers belonging to any of the above mentioned countries and target groups, applying for full-time temporary studies/research in Sweden. There is no age limit for the scholarship holders.

Please note that to be eligible for a scholarship at PhD level you must be enrolled in ongoing PhD studies at your home university.

Please also note that to be eligible for a scholarship at Postdoctoral level you must be holder of a PhD degree, preferably from 2006 or later.

However, you are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:

    * You have already lived in Sweden for two years of more when the scholarship period is due to begin.
    * You have a Swedish permanent residence permit.
    * You have a Swedish work permit and you are not an EU citizen.
    * You are applying for a scholarship at Postdoctoral level, but you do not hold any PhD degree.

Applicants previously awarded a scholarship from the SI for study or research at a Swedish university will not be given priority.
Travel grants

Scholarship holders from ODA countries will receive travel support in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum given only once.

Candidates from the following countries will receive a lump-sum of SEK 5,000: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia.

Candidates from remaining ODA recipient countries receive a lump-sum of SEK 10,000.
Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period. For citizens of EU member states and other Convention countries the insurance applies with certain limitations.
Scholarship limitations

Scholarship periods are fixed to 6, 12 or 18 months. The scholarship periods cannot be altered or prolonged.

The scholarship is designed to cover the cost of living for the scholarship holder only. There are no grants available for family members. No bench fee is provided.
How to apply

Read the application instructions here.

Application deadline
The deadline is 24:00 CET, Monday, January 31, 2011

Source: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/Guest-Scholarship-Program/

The Cimo Fellowships 2010-2011

Background
The Centre for International Mobility CIMO awards scholarships to foreign post-graduate students and young researches to carry out post-graduate studies and research and teaching in Finnish universities. The objective of the scholarship programme is to increase mobility to Finland and to support internationalisation of research and teaching and to foster links between Finnish and foreign universities.

Applicants
Only representatives of Finnish universities who wish to host foreign scholarship holders and commit to shared goals with them are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Upon a successful application by the host, a personal scholarship is awarded to the foreign post-graduate student or young researcher. Post-doctorate research will not be funded.

Application deadline
There is a rolling deadline. Applications must be submitted at least 3 months before the proposed scholarship period. Decisions will be made within approximately 2 months after receipt of application.

Application
Applications should be submitted on the attached CIMO Fellowships application form, which should be filled in electronically, printed and signed. You can move from field to field using, for example, the tab key. Use your mouse or the space key to select the appropriate option. Open text fields should be filled in the section appearing in grey. Please remember to save the form on your computer before filling it in!
The application can be made in Finnish, Swedish or English.
Two copies of the application with required attachments should be submitted to CIMO at CIMO, P.O. Box 343, 00531 Helsinki. Please mark the envelope with ”CIMO Fellowships”.

The following attachments are required:
- Applicant’s motivation: on one page, please, present the motivation for the proposed cooperation, its significance to the host institution, the background for the cooperation and a short description of the research environment. In addition, you should explain the commitment of the host institution to the project and its possible financial support to the scholarship holder. A preliminary plan for subsequent funding of proposed research will be required in case the application is submitted in order to begin a doctorate dissertation in Finland (or to continue a doctorate dissertation at its early stages).
- Complete CV of the scholarship candidate, which should include, for example, any previous visits to Finland, qualifications (a Master’s degree is a minimum requirement) and publications.
- Research plan (2 to 5 pages, including an introduction, objectives, work plan/work methods, expected results and their possible applications.)

Grant
The grant is from 800 to 1200 euros/month. The grant is personal and is intended to cover for the subsistence costs of the scholarship holder in Finland. Additional support for accommodation will not be paid and CIMO will not pay travel or visa expenses. In the Helsinki metropolitan area, some scholarship holders may be accommodated in CIMO’s halls of residence, but CIMO will not pay their rent.

Duration of the scholarship period
The scholarship period may last from 3 to 12 months. The period may be extended only in exceptional cases. Short visits will not be funded.

Payment of the grant
The grant will be paid to the relevant university department. The university will pay the grant to the scholarship holder as a personal grant and will invoice CIMO one month after the end of the scholarship period at the latest. In cases, where the scholarship period extends over two calendar years, CIMO should be invoiced each year for the amount paid to the scholarship holder. A budget report should be attached with the invoice. The university must not deduce any general costs from the grant.

Practical arrangements
The host institution/applicant is responsible for all practical arrangements, such as entry arrangements to Finland, hosting, accommodation etc. The scholarship holder should attach an invitation letter from the host institute and a copy of CIMO’s scholarship decision with their visa application.

Insurance
It is recommended that the host institute makes sure that the scholarship holder will already have an insurance to cover for accidents and acute illnesses when arriving in Finland. CIMO will not pay for the cost of the insurance.

Reporting
Within one month after the end of the scholarship period, a representative of the host institution will have to submit a report to CIMO. The form of the report is free and should present the main results achieved during the scholarship period, as well as an estimation of how well the goals were reached. The report should also tell if the scholarship holder continued his/her research in Finland with funding from another source or, for instance, returned to his/her home country.

Scholarship/Financial aid: The grant is from 800 to 1200 euros/month

Date: varies from 3 to 12 months

Deadline: at least 3 months before the proposed scholarship period
Open to: young researchers from all countries and from all academic fields
Website: http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships/cimo_scholarships/cimo_fellowships
Email: cimoinfo@cimo.fi

Texas University Offered UTPA Scholarships

Texas University Offered UTPA Scholarships Are Intended To Recognize Students For Their Outstanding Academic Accomplishments At USA In 2010
Study Subject: Any
Employer: UTPA
Level: Undergraduate and Graduate


Scholarship Description:
UTPA scholarships are intended to recognize students for their outstanding academic accomplishments. The awards are based on various prerequisites and are made possible through the generosity of business firms, organizations, individuals, and University endowed funds. These scholarships are awarded to students who have completed a scholarship application by the proper deadline date and who have met the criteria required by the donor.

Scholarship Criteria:
• Most are available to all majors with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and
full-time enrollment status.
• Most require U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status (international
students are still encouraged to apply).
• Awards range from $250 to $3,200 annually.
• Scholarships are not automatically renewable; students must reapply each year.

Last Date To Apply: 15 January 2011

Source:http://portal.utpa.edu/portal/page/portal/utpa_main/dess_home/sfs_home/SFS_home_images/ScholarshipGuideFY2011-final_0.pdf

Balliol College offers numerous scholarships

Balliol College offers numerous scholarships for graduate study every year. For admission in the academic year 2011-12 Balliol College intend, if there are candidates of sufficient merit, to make the awards listed. Where appropriate they may be held in conjunction with other awards, particularly those of the University of Oxford such as Clarendon, Weidenfeld, and Scatcherd. Except where stated in the particulars of the scholarship, candidates need only apply to the University for admission to their chosen course. In most cases all eligible applicants who list Balliol as their College of preference will be considered for these scholarships automatically. Candidates eligible for other University or Public Awards will be expected to have applied for them.

These scholarships are normally awarded to those who list their preferences in Balliol College and are available only to those admitted to Balliol.

Scholarship Name Eligibility Closing Date
Anderson French Scholarship Students of French nationality, with no subject restrictions 21 January 2011

Anderson Mauritian Scholarship Students from Mauritius, with no subject restrictions 21 January 2011

Cyrus Ardalan Scholarship Iranians with a first degree from an Iranian University. Students may study any course for which the College admits, but there is a preference for Economics and related disciplines 21 January 2011

Dervorguilla Scholarship No restrictions 21 January 2011

Marvin Bower Scholarship Students of any nationality to study any graduate degree in International Relataions, Economics, Management (excluding MBA), or Mathematics 21 January 2011

Eddie Dinshaw Scholarship Indian nationals to study for any degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, History, Law, Physical and Biological Sciences, including Biochemistry. Awards are not made for Psychiatry or Integrated Immunology. 21 January 2011

Foley-Béjar Award Students from Spain, Mexico and the Republic of Ireland, or Northern Ireland. No restriction on subject. 21 January 2011
JT Hamilton Scholarship in Mathematics Students of any nationality to study Mathematics 21 January 2011
Gregory Kulkes Students of any nationality to study Law 21 January 2011

Linnett Scholarship in Environmental Economics Students of any nationality to read for a DPhil in Environmental Economics 21 January 2011

CR Parekh Awards Indian nationals to read for a DPhil in Mathematical or Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Philosophy, History, or Social Science 21 January 2011

Snell Scholarship Graduates of the University of Glasgow to read any degree in any subject. 21 January 2011

Snell Exhibition Graduates of the University of Glasgow to read any degree in any subject. 21 January 2011

Not all College scholarships are available every year: the following scholarships are offered by the College, but are not expected to be awarded to new students for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Scholarship Name Eligibility
Hakeem Belo-Osagie Scholarship Students from any African country, with no subject restrictions.

JT Hamilton Scholarship in Physics Students of any nationality to study Physics
Jason Hu Scholarships Prinicpally students from China and Taiwan; some funds are available for students from other Asian countries
For Frequently Asked Question as shown below, please go here
* Does Balliol have any scholarships for graduates?
* If I want to come to Balliol College, how do I apply?
* Does Balliol College accept applications for my subject?
* How will Balliol College make a decision about my application?
* How will I be told the outcome of my application?
* Do I have to meet any conditions to be admitted to Balliol?
* What sort of proof of funding will the College need?
* Can graduates earn money to help fund their studies while in Oxford?
* What accommodation is available to successful applicants?
* Does Balliol have accommodation for couples?
Source: http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/graduate-admissions/scholarships

Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarship Details

Eligibility

You must be a U.S. citizen as of the application deadline.
If you have earned a bachelor’s degree as of the application deadline, you are ineligible.
You must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale, averaged over all U.S. institutions attended, including fall 2010 grades if enrolled during that term.
You must be majoring in a homeland security science, technology, engineering or mathematics (HS-STEM) field which is a STEM field with coursework and/or research relevant to a homeland security research area. See DHS Research Areas and a list of relevant fields of study.

If you have been attending college full-time, you must be in your second or third year of college attendance as of the application deadline. NOTE: Students in their third year of undergraduate study will only be eligible if they are in an accredited five-year academic program that will be completed no earlier than the fall 2012 academic term and no later than the spring 2013 academic term. These third year students must submit proof that their program is five years in duration by the application deadline. Submit documentation to dhsed@orau.org by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on January 5, 2011 with subject line: Verification of Five-Year Program for 3rd Year Applicants. This proof will be reviewed prior to further consideration for the scholarship award. Applicants deemed ineligible will not receive further consideration.

If you have attended college on a part-time basis, or a combination of part-time and full-time, since completing high school, you must have completed a total of at least 45 but no more than 60 semester hours (60 to 75 quarter hours) as of the application deadline.
If you have any commitments such as active military service, a co-op program, or study abroad that would prevent you from attending school full-time, attending the fall 2011 DHS Career Development Conference and participating full-time in a 10-week internship during the summer of 2012, or completing the homeland security service requirement following receipt of your degree, you are ineligible.

Stipend

$1,000/month for 9 months during the academic year; $5,000 for the 10-week summer internship

Tuition

Full tuition and mandatory, nonrefundable fees paid

Duration

Appointments are for two years, beginning fall 2011, given satisfactory academic progress and availability

Application Deadlines and Notes

January 5, 2011: You must submit an online application form, including all essay questions, by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on this date.

Source: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/2011pages/scholarship.html

Master Degree Clarendon Scholarship at Oxford

Scholarships are awarded to academically excellent students with the best proven and future potential. Clarendon Scholarships are highly competitive, with less than 10% of applicants selected for the scholarship. Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses, and are open to students starting a new course at Oxford.

Whilst there are no quotas by course type, the majority of Clarendon scholars are working towards a DPhil (PhD). Scholarships are also awarded for 2-year graduate degrees (MPhil/BPhil/MLitt) or 1-year degrees (MSc/MSt/MBA/MFE).

A distinguishing feature of Clarendon scholarships is that scholars are selected from the leaders in their field - that is, academic departments nominate whom they believe are the most deserving of their place at the University of Oxford based on their academic record and ability to contribute significantly to their field of study, both in the present and future. This feature ensures the best and brightest minds are selected as Clarendon scholars.

Selection criteria vary slightly depending on the subject area and whether applicants apply for a taught or research degree, but include:

* An excellent academic record is essential: A first class honours degree or its equivalent (a GPA score of at least 3.7 if the mark is out of 4) or an outstanding academic record at Master's level is necessary. Other indicators of high academic achievement may include individual marks on student transcripts; evidence of previous university prizes or awards; information on your overall position within your cohort; and publications (if applicable).
* Aptitude for the proposed course of study: This may be assessed by reviewing academic references, the research proposal, demonstrated evidence of aptitude for research, and the likelihood the scholar will contribute significantly to their field of study.
* Student motivation: This is assessed through evidence of the applicant's commitment to their proposed course, evaluated by the personal statement and referees' reports.

The closing date is the same as the January application deadline for submitting a graduate admissions application to the University (7 January 2011 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 14 January 2011 for Said Business School applicants; 21 January 2011 for all other subjects).

Source: http://www.clarendon.ox.ac.uk/about/

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields.

In awarding scholarships, the Foundation Board of Trustees will consider the nominee's field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field.

Nominees for Goldwater Scholarships must include in their online application a statement of interest in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, detailing how their academic program and their overall educational plans will prepare them for their chosen career goal. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees.

Students who plan to study medicine are eligible for a Goldwater Scholarship only if they plan a research career rather than a career as a medical doctor in a private practice.

The 2011 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship application will launch September 1, 2010
Institution's designated Goldwater Faculty Representative must electronically submit their completed online application(s) for the Goldwater Scholarship by January 31, 2011, 5:00 p.m. central time. Faculty representatives may establish an internal deadline prior to January 27 for all students to have their application completed. Nominations not electronically submitted online by 5:00 p.m. central time on January 31, 2011, will not be considered. Institutions must mail all supporting documents to the Iowa City address by the receipt deadline of February 1, 2011. Customer support will only be available from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. central time, Monday–Friday.

Source: http://www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with "hands-on"/ practical educational training experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.



Eligibility Requirements:


* U.S. citizenship.
* Full-time status as a college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories.
* Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.
* Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

Deadline: January 29, 2011 

Source: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

The Truman Scholarship 2011

The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of selection. The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development. Scholars are invited to participate in a number of programs: Truman Scholar Leadership Week, The Summer Institute, and The Truman-Albright Fellows Program. Please visit the For Scholars section of the website for an overview of the programs the Foundation currently offers for Scholars.

Truman Candidates are invited to browse through the Advice & Guidance section. This section includes advice on completing the application as well as suggestions on how to prepare for interviews. Candidates should also be mindful of the Important Dates for the 2010 Competition.

Applications Due 02.01.2011

All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm Tuesday, your time zone. Schools may have an earlier deadline.

Source: http://truman.gov/for-candidates

NHS Scholarship Program 2011

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), parent organization for the National Honor Society, has awarded the NHS Scholarships since 1946, providing more than $10 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS members. Now in its 64th year, the program provides $200,000 annually in scholarship awards.

Only chapters with current affiliation are eligible to participate in the scholarship program. Only NHS chapter advisers have access to the nomination instructions and materials. Students are required to fill out the nomination form on line. The scholarship material can be downloaded by logging into the “Adviser Zone.” Scholarship packets are no longer mailed to schools. Nomination instructions will be posted in November 2010. The postmark deadline will be January 14, 2011.

Who is Eligible?
The National Honor Society Scholarship program is a nomination process. Students cannot apply but must be nominated through their high school National Honor Society chapter. Nomination forms cannot be sent to students or parents but must be obtained through the high school NHS Chapter Adviser. If you are a high school senior, a member in good standing of your school's National Honor Society chapter, and wish to be considered for nomination, contact your local high school NHS Chapter Adviser.

Scholarship Winner Profiles
Read profiles of student winners of the NHS Scholarship Program from recent years.

Source: http://www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards/NHSScholarshipProgram.aspx