The Al-Habeeb Scholarship at Manchester Metropolitan University

We are delighted to be offering one Al-Habeeb Scholarship for £5,000 for the full-time MA in Multimedia Journalism, in the Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, for September 2015 entry.
The purpose of the Al-Habeeb Scholarship is to encourage student recipients to champion and promote the issues facing Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in the United Kingdom through journalism and writing.

About the MA Multimedia Journalism (full-time)
Graduates of all disciplines are equipped with knowledge and skills in journalism through intensive practical training and tuition. Designed to meet the requirements of the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, the course is taught by dedicated staff with media and industry experience, and strong professional connections. You will benefit from a mandatory placement providing key networking opportunities which will also enhance your employability.
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Eligibility
Candidates must apply to, and receive an offer of a place on, the full-time MA Multimedia Journalism degree for 2015 entry before applying for the Scholarship.
Candidates must demonstrate their interest in championing and advocating BME community issues through volunteering, employment, academic study and/or in writing.
The Scholarship is available to candidates for the full-time MA in Multimedia Journalism programme only.
The Scholarship is available to self-funded candidates only.
The Scholarship is available to candidates of any nationality from the UK, EU and overseas.
The Al-Habeeb Scholarship may not be added to other University bursaries or scholarships, such as the family or Vice Chancellor’s scholarships.

How to apply
To apply for the Al-Habeeb Scholarship, you must:
Apply to, and receive an offer of a place on, the full-time MA Multimedia Journalism degree programme at Manchester Metropolitan University for 2015 entry.
Download and complete the Al-Habeeb Scholarship Application Form‌ and read the terms and conditions (on the final page of the form).
The Al-Habeeb Scholarship Application Form asks the applicant to write a personal statement of approximately 1000 words, which should cover the following four areas:

(a) demonstrate an interest in writing and/or debating about BME issues (giving specific examples of academic/writing experience where/if possible);
(b) provide examples of how to tackle stereotypes and myths about BME communities through journalism;
(c) suggest ways to improve communications between BME communities and host communities;
(d) describe how an applicant would be an advocate and champion for BME community issues during their studies and after completing the programme.
The answers to the four sections will be allocated points and used by the Al-Habeeb Scholarship Awarding Panel to select the Scholarship recipient.
Submit your CV together with the completed Al-Habeeb Scholarship Application Form. The CV will be used to corroborate experience outlined in the personal statement.
Submit your Al-Habeeb Scholarship Application Form, together with your CV to:
Email: giving@mmu.ac.uk
Post: Alumni and Development, Manchester Metropolitan University, Bellhouse, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M15 6BX, United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0)161 247 1418

Closing date for applications
The closing date for applications is 9 October 2015.
The successful candidate will be notified of the Al-Habeeb Scholarship Awarding Panel’s decision in October 2015. The Awarding Panel’s decision is final.

Further Information
For further information about the Al-Habeeb Scholarship, please contact giving@mmu.ac.uk.

Disclaimer
The University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship or bursary without prior notification. Scholarships and bursaries are offered subject to funding and availability.

Source: http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/

Taught Masters Scholarships at University of Leeds

Taught Masters Scholarships in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at Leeds 2015/16

The School of PRHS at the University of Leeds is pleased to offer up to two fees scholarships for any taught Masters programme within the School for September 2015 entry.

This award will cover the full cost of fees for students eligible to pay fees at the home/EU rate. It is available to students who intend to study their Masters degree on either a full-time or part-time basis.

For students who are required to pay fees at the international rate this studentship provides a partial fee payment. To be eligible for consideration, international applicants will be expected to demonstrate their ability to pay the remainder of their fees (£8,500).

All candidates who have submitted an application for admission to a taught Masters programme in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science by 8th May 2015 will automatically be considered for this scholarship. Details of how to apply for a place on the programme and the supporting documents required can be found on theSchool's how to apply pages.

Correspondence regarding the application procedure should be directed to the PRHS Postgraduate Office.

For more information about postgraduate study in Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science at Leeds see theSchool's postgraduate pages.

For full, regularly updated information on upcoming awards and deadlines, including scholarship application procedures, see the University of Leeds Postgraduate Scholarships site.

Source: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita’s memory and support women in technology with the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a financial award for the academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership.

In addition, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend a retreat at Google. We know how important a supportive peer network can be for a student’s success. The retreat will include workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities scheduled over a couple of days.

Who can apply?
Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible:
    be a female student entering her senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2013-2014 academic year at a university in the United States;
    be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2013-2014 academic year;
    maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in your current program.

Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply. Past applicants and finalists are also encouraged to re-apply. If you have any questions, please email anitaborgscholarship@google.com.

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a global program. If you are a student who will not be enrolled at a university in the United States for the 2013-2014 academic year, please visit the Google Scholarships Homepage to learn more about our scholarship opportunities for students around the world.

Application process
Please complete the online application. If you are a first time user, you will need to register; if you are already registered, simply login!

You will also be asked to submit electronic versions of your resume, essay responses, transcripts, and name and email of your references. Please scan your transcripts and resumes into electronic format (PDF format preferred for all requested documents).

Deadline to apply: Monday, February 18, 2013

Source : http://www.google.com/intl/en/anitaborg/us/

Global Supplementary Grant : Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations offers supplementary grants to students from select countries in Southeastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Mongolia, the Middle East/North Africa, and South Asia. The program enables qualified students to pursue doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Eligibility Criteria
The Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) is available to nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Ineligibility Criteria
Students pursuing doctorates in the medical, physical, chemical, technical or natural sciences as well as fine or performing arts are not eligible for this grant.
Other ineligible fields of study include:
    Business Administration/Management Training
    Computer Science
    Finance/Banking/Marketing
    Engineering
    Hard & Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
    Mathematics
    Medical Sciences
    Fine and performing arts

GSGP grants are for students pursuing doctorate degrees only. Students admitted to Master’s programs with the intent to continue, but who are not clearly admitted into a PhD program, are ineligible.

Please note that this is a supplementary program and not intended for full funding. Applicants must be able to demonstrate additional support from other sources.

Guidelines
Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online.
Please note the different deadlines. The deadline for the GSGP North America award is April 1, 2013, and the deadline for GSGP Europe is May 21, 2013.

Source: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/global-supplementary-grant