2015-2016 Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, USA

Harvard University

Applications are invited for Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy. It is a one-year full-time academic degree-granting program designed to create physician-leaders. Fellows complete academic work leading to a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard School of Public Health or a Master of Public Administration degree at the Harvard Kennedy School with prior MPH. Each fellowship provides $60,000 one-year stipend, full tuition, health insurance, books, travel and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project. The application deadline is December 15, 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Program offers intensive study in health policy, public health, and management for physicians committed to transforming delivery systems for vulnerable populations. Fellows complete academic work leading to a Master of Public Health degree at the Harvard School of Public Health or a Master of Public Administration degree at the Harvard Kennedy School with prior MPH.

Course Level:

It is a one-year full-time academic degree-granting program.

Scholarship Provider:

Harvard University (through the support of the Commonwealth Fund)

Scholarship can be taken at:

 USA

Eligibility:

-Physicians, who have completed residency, either BE/BC in the U.S. Additional experience beyond residency, such as chief residency, is preferred.

-Experience or interest in addressing and improving the health needs of vulnerable populations as well as in advancing system change in ways that improve the health for all populations, but with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.

-Strong evidence of leadership experience or potential, especially as related to community efforts, quality improvement, transformation of health care delivery systems, and/or health policy.

-Intention to pursue a career in policy, health care delivery management, public service, and/or academia.

-U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US citizens and residents can apply for the Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship.

Number of award(s):

Up to five fellowships will be awarded per year.

Duration of award(s):

Duration of fellowship is one year beginning July 1, at the start of the summer session of the Harvard School of Public Health..

What does it cover?

Each fellowship provides $60,000 one-year stipend, full tuition, health insurance, books, travel, and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be reviewed for:

-academic and training qualifications

-commitment to a multicultural perspective in program planning, program implementation, and policy analysis

-experience in projects devoted to increasing quality care and access and improving the capacity of the health care system to address health needs of minority, disadvantaged and vulnerable populations

-evidence of leadership potential

Notification:

Notification of 2015-16 Fellowship will be given in March 16, 2015.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is December 15, 2014.

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NTU-MBA Scholarship for International Students in Singapore, 2015

Nanyang Business School

At a glance

Nanyang Business School is inviting application for NTU-MBA scholarship. Scholarship is open to all nationals / citizens to pursue full time MBA programme at Nanyang Business School, NTU.  Scholarship covers tuition fees for up to 3 trimesters (12 months) only. Selection is based mainly on merit, and to a certain extent financial consideration. Applicants should not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award. The application deadline is end of March 2015.

Study Subject(S):

Scholarship is provided in the field of business administration at Nanyang Business School, NTU.

Scholarship Provider:

Nanyang Business School, NTU

It Covers:

of tuition fees for up to 3 trimesters ( 12 months) only.

Scholarship Can Be Taken At:

Singapore

Eligibility:

-Open to all nationals / citizens

-Selection is based mainly on merit, and to a certain extent financial consideration.

-Applicants should not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award.

Study Subject(S):

Scholarship is provided in the field of business administration at Nanyang Business School, NTU.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level at Nanyang Business School, NTU.

Duration of award(s):

Scholarships are offered for full time.

How To Apply:

The mode of applying is electronically.

Students:

International Students can apply for these scholarships.

Deadline:

The application deadline is end of March 2015.

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CSC Full Scholarship for International Students in China, 2015-2016

China Scholarship Council

At a glance

China Scholarship Council is inviting application for full scholarship for international students. Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree level in the field of Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering at China Three Gorges University. Scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation fees, insurance, registration fees, monthly living allowance and establishment stipend. The application deadline is 30th of April 2015.

Study Subject(S):

Scholarships are provided to learn Civil Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering.

Scholarship Provider:

China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC), entrusted by the ministry of Education of China

It Covers:

-Accommodation fees

-Insurance

-Registration fees

-Monthly living allowance

-Establishment Stipend

Scholarship Can Be Taken At:

China

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the university eligibility criteria.

Study Subject(S):

Scholarships are provided to learn Civil Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering.

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree level at China Three Gorges University, China.

How To Apply:

The mode of applying is electronically.

Students:

International Students can apply for these scholarships.

Deadline:

The application deadline is 30th of April 2015.

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TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training, 2015

TWAS

Applications are invited for TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training at a research institution in a developing country other than applicants’ home country. Eligible applicants for the fellowships are young scientists working in any area of natural sciences who are citizens of a developing country and are employed by a research institution in a developing country. TWAS covers international low-cost airfare plus a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food as well as research facilities. The application deadline is 1 October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowships are awarded in any disciplines.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available to young scientists for research and advanced training.

Scholarship Provider:

TWAS, The World Academy of Sciences

Scholarship can be taken at:

Developing Countries (other than applicants’ home country)

Eligibility:

-The fellowships are for research and advanced training. They are offered to young scientists holding at least an MSc or equivalent degree.

-Eligible applicants for the fellowships are young scientists working in any area of natural sciences who are citizens of a developing country and are employed by a research institution in a developing country.

-There is no age limit. However, preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research career and those working in Least Developed Countries.

-Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China, are not eligible host institutions under this programme. Applicants interested in conducting a fellowship in China are required to check whether their chosen host is a CAS institute. Applicants wishing to attend a CAS institute should either apply to the CAS-TWAS President’s Postgraduate Fellowship Programme or consider the CAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars from Developing Countries.

Scholarship Description:

TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The purpose of these fellowships is to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research career, helping them to foster links for further collaboration.

Duration of award(s):

The fellowships are offered for a minimum of three months and a maximum of twelve months.

What does it cover?

TWAS covers international low-cost airfare plus a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. No other costs will be provided by TWAS. The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food as well as research facilities.

Selection Criteria:

Fellowships are awarded by the TWAS Fellowships Committee on the basis of scientific merit.

How to Apply:

Applications should be completed in English. Part 1 of the application form should be completed by the applicant and the head of the applicant’s HOME institution, and sent to the TWAS secretariat. Material requested:

-the completed application form;

-passport-style photograph as a separate JPEG file;

-copy of passport page giving personal details (even if expired);

-the applicant’s curriculum vitae;

-full list of publications (do not enclose reprints of articles!);

-letters of recommendation submitted separately to TWAS by two referees who are familiar with the applicant’s work.

Part 2 must be sent by the applicant to the head of the institution he/she intends to visit, together with a copy of Part 1 (for information). Part 2 should then be completed by the head of the host institution and sent to the TWAS secretariat. NB: Applications cannot be considered unless Part 2 has been completed by the head of the host institute. Only for applicants selecting the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, India, as their host choice: please direct the request for Part 2 to Prof. Chakrabarti (Dean, Academic Programme by email: deanap-at-bose.res.in), accompanying your request with a copy of your CV, research proposal and two reference letters.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The deadline for receipt of applications (Parts 1 and 2) is 1 October of each year.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Students of developing countries (Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea?Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor?Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.

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Fully-Funded PhD Studentship at Swansea University’s College of Engineering in UK, 2015

Swansea University

Swansea University’s College of Engineering is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship for a research project on “Advancing the Techniques of Non-Standard Computed Tomography for Complex Material Analysis”. Applicants should have a 1st class BEng OR a 2:1 (min) MEng OR an MSc in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related subject. The studentship covers the full cost of UK//EU tuition fees, plus a generous tax-free stipend of £20,000 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress). An additional £1,200 will also be available for research expenses, travel and conference attendance etc. The application deadline is 31st October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Studentship is awarded for a research project on “Advancing the Techniques of Non-Standard Computed Tomography for Complex Material Analysis” at Swansea University’s College of Engineering.

Course Level:

Studentship is available for pursuing PhD research program.

Scholarship Provider:

Swansea University and TWI and the Ser Cymru National Research Network

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

-Applicants should have a 1st class BEng OR a 2:1 (min) MEng OR an MSc in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related subject.

-A high level of numeracy and a good level of computational programming and algorithm development are essential.

-This studentship is open to UK, EU and international applicants, however only UK/EU tuition fees will be paid. International students will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and overseas tuition fees.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

UK/EU and international students can apply for this fully-funded PhD studentship.

Scholarship Description:

Swansea UniversitySwansea University’s College of Engineering, in association with TWI and the Ser Cymru National Research Network, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Computed Tomography (CT) is a well described technique of volumetric inspection, for objects in both the medical and industrial sectors. It provides the user with high-resolution cross-sectional density data on the internal volume of the object and has become a work-horse in the field of industrial Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and defect characterisation.

Number of award(s):

Swansea University’s College of Engineering, in association with TWI and the Ser Cymru National Research Network, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship.

Duration of award(s):

This fully-funded PhD studentship is awarded for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).

What does it cover?

The studentship covers the full cost of UK//EU tuition fees, plus a generous tax-free stipend of £20,000 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress). An additional £1,200 will also be available for research expenses, travel and conference attendance etc.

How to Apply:

To apply for this studentship, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to: Philip Wallace, Regional Manager, TWI Technology: recruitment-at-twi.co.uk.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 31st October 2014. 

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Getty Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in USA, 2015

Getty Foundation is inviting application for pre-doctoral, postdoctoral and NEH fellowships to pursue research to complete their dissertations or to expand them for publication at the Getty Research Institute. Getty Pre and Postdoctoral fellowships are welcome from scholars of all nationalities. GRI-NEH Fellowship is open for United States citizens or foreign nationals who can document that they have lived in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding the fellowship application deadline. Getty Fellows are in residence for nine months from mid-September to mid-June. The application deadline is November 3, 2014.

Note: Applications will be open on September 30.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowships are awarded to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute’s annual theme.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available for emerging scholars to pursue research to complete their dissertations or to expand them for publication at the Getty Research Institute.

Scholarship Provider:

Getty Foundation (GRI-NEH Fellowship is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and part of the Getty’s annual scholar and fellow program)

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Eligibility:

Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral fellowships:

-Applications for Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral fellowships are welcome from scholars of all nationalities.

-Current Getty staff and members of their immediate family are not eligible for Pre- and Postdoctoral fellowships.

-Getty Predoctoral Fellowship applicants must have advanced to candidacy by the time of the fellowship start date and should expect to complete their dissertations during the fellowship period. Successful Predoctoral Fellowship applicants who are awarded their degree after the application deadline but before the fellowship begins, or who receive their doctorate while in residence, automatically become Postdoctoral Fellows. To be eligible to apply for the 2015-2016 scholar year, Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants should not have received their degree earlier than 2010.

GRI-NEH Fellowship:-Applicants must be United States citizens or foreign nationals who can document that they have lived in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding the fellowship application deadline (from November 3, 2011);

-Applicants must have completed all degree requirements by the application deadline;

-The GRI-NEH Fellows may be in residence for one of three periods ranging from five to nine months: September to February; January to May; or September to June.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Scholars of all nationalities can apply for these Getty fellowships.

Scholarship Description:

The Getty FoundationGetty Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for emerging scholars to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institute’s annual theme. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute, where they pursue research to complete their dissertations or to expand them for publication. Fellows make use of the Getty collections, join in a weekly meeting devoted to the annual theme, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty.

Duration of award(s):

Getty Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows are in residence for nine months from mid-September to mid-June.

What does it cover?

Getty Predoctoral Fellows receive a stipend of $25,000. Getty Postdoctoral Fellows receive a stipend of $30,000. Both fellowships also provide a work space at the Getty Research Institute or the Getty Villa, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and airfare to and from Los Angeles. These terms apply as of August 2014 and are subject to future changes. The stipend for the GRI-NEH fellowship is $4,200 per month. The GRI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship also provides workspace, housing, and transportation comparable to other Getty fellowship programs.

Selection Criteria:

All fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications will be evaluated by the Getty Research Institute (or in the case the GRI-NEH Fellowship by an external selection committee of qualified scholars convened and staffed by the Getty Research Institute) based on: (1) the overall quality of the application; (2) how the proposed project bears upon the annual research theme; (3) the applicant’s past achievements; and (4) how the project would benefit from the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections.

Notification:

Applicants are notified of the Getty Research Institute’s decision approximately six months following the deadline.

How to Apply:

Please prepare the attachments according to the instructions and notify your references that you will be requesting letters from them in support of this application. Once the form link is available, you may proceed to register, fill out a short form, upload your materials, send instructions for your letters of recommendation, and submit the application.

-Project Proposal:

Each application must include a description of the applicant’s proposed plan for study and research (not to exceed five pages, typed and double-spaced). The description should indicate (1) how the project bears upon the scholar year theme and (2) how the project would be advanced by the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections.

-Selected Bibliography (not to exceed two pages, typed and single-spaced): cite scholarly works, other than your own, that are important to the project and the place the project in its intellectual framework.

-Doctoral Dissertation Plan or Abstract (maximum two pages).

-Curriculum Vitae

-Writing Sample: Each applicant should submit one writing sample (not more than twenty-five pages). This may be a sample of the dissertation and should best represent the applicant’s methodological concerns.

-Confirmation letter (a scan of this letter is acceptable): Predoctoral applicants must submit a letter from their academic institution confirming that they have passed their qualifying exams and have been advanced to candidacy. Postdoctoral applicants must submit confirmation from their academic institution that their doctorates have been awarded. NEH postdoctoral fellowship applicants must have completed all degree requirements by the application deadline.

-Documentation of U.S. residency (required by foreign nationals applying for the GRI-NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship only). This includes a copy of your passport and a copy of one of the following documents: Green Card, Temporary Green Card Stamp, Work Authorization Card, Copy of most current visa and Approval notice from USCIS.

Note: If you are applying for the GRI-NEH Fellowship, you will indicate this selection in the application form. While you may not apply for both Getty and GRI-NEH fellowships at the same time, GRI-NEH applicants who are not selected may be considered for a Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is November 3, 2014.

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Hubble Fellowships for Postdoctoral Scientists in USA, 2015

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is welcoming application for Hubble Fellowships available for postdoctoral scientists to perform independent research at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow. The Fellowship provides hold for up to three years at an annual stipend of approximately $67,000 plus benefits and an additional allowance of $16,000 per year for travel and other research costs. Fellowships are open to citizens of the United States and to English-speaking citizens of other countries. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is November 6, 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowships are awarded to conduct research that is broadly related to the NASA Cosmic Origins scientific goals as addressed by any of the missions in that program: the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow.

Scholarship Provider:

NASA (administered by the Space Telescope Science Institute, STScI)

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Eligibility:

-Applicants must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline on or after January 1, 2012. Graduate-student awardees who have not yet received their doctoral degree at the time of application must present evidence of having completed all requirements for the degree -before commencing their Fellowships.

-Hubble Fellowships are open to citizens of the United States and to English-speaking citizens of other countries. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, or national origin. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US and international students (English-speaking citizens of other countries) can apply for these fellowships.

Scholarship Description:

Hubble Fellowships The Hubble Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research that is broadly related to the NASA Cosmic Origins scientific goals as addressed by any of the missions in that program: the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope. The research will be carried out at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow.

Number of award(s):

Contingent upon National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funding, up to 17 new Hubble Fellowships will be awarded for 2015.

Duration of award(s):

Contingent upon the availability of funding from NASA, Hubble Fellowships are awarded through grants to Host Institutions for up to a three-year period. Funding will be provided initially for the first year of the Fellowship. Renewals for the second and third years will depend on annual performance reviews.

What does it cover?

The initial annual stipend for a Hubble Fellow will be approximately $67,000, subject to annual review and adjustment. In addition, the Hubble Fellow can receive health insurance, relocation costs, and support for travel, computing services, publications, and other direct research costs. No additional stipend, salary, or other remuneration may be accepted from any other appointment (such as teaching), fellowship, or similar grant during the period of the Fellowship. Additional honorary named appointments intended to be linked with the title of “Hubble Fellow” are similarly not allowed.

Notification:

Fellowship offers for 2015 will be made before February 1, 2015, and acceptance or refusal must be made before February 13, 2015. After this date additional offers may be made if any of the initial awards are not accepted.

Online Application:

Applicants must submit their materials via the web Application Form. These materials must include:

-A completed Hubble Fellowship Application form;

-A curriculum vitae

-A list of publications

-A summary of previous and current research (limited to three pages total, including references)

-A copy of the research proposal, described below (limited to 3 pages text plus 2 pages references/figures)

-All materials submitted must be in at least 12-point fonts, single spaced, and all pages should be numbered. Non-U.S. applicants should make sure that their applications will copy successfully onto 8.5×11 inch (21.6×28 cm) paper without loss (i.e., with 1-inch margins on all sides). Please keep each file to less than 2 MB.

Applicants must arrange for their research proposals to be read and approved by a faculty member of the first-choice Host Institution (the Faculty Contact), and endorsed by an official of that Institution. The letter of endorsement must be uploaded electronically directly to STScI by November 13, 2014. Applicants must enter an e-mail address for the authorizing official on the application form; instructions for uploading the letter will be sent to that e-mail address. The Faculty Contact can usually help the applicant to determine just who is the appropriate official, e.g. the Department Chair, Division Head, etc. The institutional endorsement is necessary to indicate that adequate facilities will be provided for the Hubble Fellow, but does not ensure selection by the Hubble Fellowship Review Panel. The endorsement consists of an acceptance letter signed by an authorizing official (typically the department chairperson) of the first-choice Host Institution.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, November 6, 2014 and for reference letters is Thursday, November 13, 2014.

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Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Maths Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2015

At A Glance

The University of Edinburgh is offering Maths scholarships to pursue undergraduate degree program. Scholarships are available for international students who are received for full-time admission at the University. The scholarships are worth £1,000 per year and tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to satisfactory progress. The scholarship is based on academic merit but is not available to students already on programme. Application Deadline is 1 April 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are awarded in Mathematics

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Provider:

The University of Edinburgh

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

 -Applicants from countries outside the European Union

-Applicants who are accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate Mathematics degree programme at the University.

-The scholarship is not available to students already on programme.

-Applicants should have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) and been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh by the scholarship closing date of 1 April 2015.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International students can apply for these Maths scholarships.

Duration of award(s):

Scholarships are tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to satisfactory progress

What does it cover?

The scholarships are worth £1,000 per year

Selection Criteria:

Scholarships are based on academic merit.

Notification:

The winners of the scholarships will be announced in late May 2015.

How to Apply:

Applicants can only apply online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted no later than 1 April 2015.

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Stefansson Fellowship at Dartmouth College in USA, 2014-2015

The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College

At A Glance

The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College is offering research fellowships to students who want to pursue a research project that could be enhanced by travel to a Northern community or location. Projects that involve high mountain glacier research or research with another Arctic research center in the U.S. or elsewhere will also consider. Fellowship projects can deal with topics in any field of study represented in the Dartmouth curriculum (including the professional schools). The fellowship includes financial support of up to $4,000 for travel, meals and housing.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowship projects can deal with topics in any field of study represented in the Dartmouth curriculum (including the professional schools). Proposals should exhibit an awareness of prior research related to the topic and offer a persuasive rationale for the value of field research. Special consideration is given to proposals developed in consultation with a faculty member and in collaboration with an appropriate northern community, organization, or agency.

Course Level:

Fellowships are available for undertaking undergraduate research projects.

Scholarship Provider: The Institute of Arctic Studies, Dartmouth College

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Scholarship Open for International Students:

US citizens can apply for this research fellowship.

What does it cover?

The fellowship includes financial support of up to $4,000 for travel, meals, and housing.

Eligibility:

-Applicants must be undergraduates returning to campus for at least one term after completing the internship. Returning fellows agree to participate in workshops or informational sessions related to internships.

-Following completion of the fellowship, students are required to submit a selection of photos from the experience and a 3-5 page report describing not only the kind of work done, but also something about the organizational host, the people with whom the fellow worked, and how the experience was meaningful.

How to Apply:

Applicants must first complete the online application (FORM NEEDED), and then submit the following to Kim.Hanchett-at-dartmouth.edu:

-Written Proposal (3-5 page, double-space narrative)

-Letter of Recommendation: Submit one Letter of Recommendation from a Dartmouth faculty member. A second letter of recommendation is not required but will be accepted if submitted. Your recommendation should come from a faculty member who can comment on the relevance of the project to the applicant or the Northern community.

-Supervisor Statement: The person supervising your work must submit the Supervisor Statement, a description of the work you will be doing.

-Transcript: Request an electronic unofficial transcript from the registrar and send it to Kim.Hanchett-at-dartmouth.edu.

All materials should be delivered in person to the Dickey Center or emailed to Dickey.Student.Funding-at-dartmouth.edu by the application deadline. Applications are reviewed once each term.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadlines are

-Winter 2015: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

-Spring 2015: Wednesday, January 28, 2015

-Summer 2015: Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

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Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) in Australia, 2015

Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology offers Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) to undertake higher degree by research (HDR). Scholarships are obtainable for a period of three years to pursue full time research in all discipline areas. The awards provide an annual stipend of $25,392 and cover the cost of Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). The award also covers to cost of tuition. The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are awarded in all discipline areas.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing higher degree by research (HDR) at Swinburne University of Technology.

Scholarship Provider:

Swinburne University of Technology

Scholarship can be taken at:

Australia

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description:

Swinburne University of Technology, Australia The Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) is a new scholarship available only in the Mid-Year Scholarship Round. The VCIS are awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research (HDR). Awards are available in all discipline areas but are only available to International applicants.

Duration of award(s):

The duration of a full-time VCIS is three years for a student undertaking research doctorate studies?

What does it cover?

The awards provide an annual stipend of $25,392 and cover the cost of Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). The award also covers to cost of tuition.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a VCIS, a student:

-must be a an international student; and

-must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines; and

-must be undertaking a Research Doctorate; and

-must be enrolled as a full-time student; and

-be ineligible for study under the Commonwealth’s Research Training Scheme (RTS) at the commencement of the HDR; and

-must not hold a research doctorate or equivalent research qualification; and

-must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information); and

-must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship (excluding an IPRS) or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the APA stipend rate, to undertake the HDR. Income from sources unrelated to the course of study is permitted but must be within the confines of HDR policy section 7.9 ‘Employment Commitments’

How to Apply:

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship you must complete the scholarship portion of the candidature application form. Research degree candidature is considered all year round. Visit the application page for information on applying for a research degree.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

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Legacy Scholarship for Army Women in USA, 2015

Army Women

At a glance

Applications are invited for Legacy Scholarship to support army women and their lineal descendants. The Legacy scholarships are offered for tuition assistance for certification, coursework at community college level or four year academic institutions and graduate schools. Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation and need basis. The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarship is awarded in any subject area.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing Certificate programs, Community College coursework, undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees.

Scholarship Provider:

Army Women’s Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at:

USA

Scholarship Open for International Students:

This Legacy Scholarship is open for US Army women and their lineal descendants.

Duration of award(s):

The funds will be sent to the educational institution for documented expenses and must be used in the academic year awarded. The academic year of the award begins the Fall semester after the award announcement.

Eligibility:

-Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child of a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

-Community College Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in an accredited community college. or

-Certificate Program Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or GED and must be currently enrolled in accredited Certificate granting institution. or

-College and University Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and have completed 30 credit hours of course work and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. or

-Graduate Program Legacy Scholarships: Applicant must have achieved an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be enrolled in or accepted into a Graduate level program – Masters or Doctoral.

What does it cover?

-Community College and Certificate Program Legacy Scholarships will be awarded up to $1,000.

-College, University, and Graduate Program Legacy Scholarships will be awarded up to $2,500.

Each level of scholarship award will be evaluated and considered separately by the USAWF Scholarship Committee who will also determine the number of scholarships awarded for each level and the amounts of each scholarship. Army women will be considered in one category and the children of Army women will be considered in a separate category. In this way, peers will compete with peers. Past AWF Legacy Scholarship recipients may receive a total of two awards in any category except Graduate Studies which may only receive one award. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, books and school documented room and board. Scholarships are awarded only to students attending accredited institutions.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation and need.

How to Apply:

All application materials, including online application form, essay, transcript, recommendations, proof of matriculation at designated accredited academic institution, as well as commander’s verification of active duty or qualified documentation of the sponsor or woman’s service (e.g. Department of Defense Form DD-214) must be submitted and postmarked.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

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2014/2015 Singal Scholarship in USA: Your Journey Ahead

 Singal has invited applications for undergraduate scholarship in the fields of technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship. Scholar will be awarded one-time $1,500 educational scholarship (runner-up will receive a $500 award) to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board for the 2014-2015 academic year. To be eligible are this scholarship, applicant must be a student currently enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, recognized by the U.S. The application deadline is 1 January, 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarship is awarded in the fields of technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree program.

Scholarship Provider:

Singal

Scholarship can be taken:

USA

Eligibility:

To be eligible:

- must be a student currently enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in the United States

- must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

- only students who are undergraduates are eligible

- must be studying or planning to go into the fields of technology, marketing, or entrepreneurship

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Students of USA can apply for this undergraduate scholarship.

Scholarship Description:

Your Journey Ahead Scholarship from SignalTo help facilitate your college path in technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship, Signal is pleased to offer two undergraduate students in these fields a scholarship prize. The winner will receive $1,500, and the runner-up will receive $500 to use towards your college education journey as you study technology, marketing, and/or entrepreneurship.

Number of award(s):

Up to two undergraduate scholarships will be awarded.

What does it cover?

The selected winner will receive a one-time $1,500 educational scholarship (runner-up will receive a $500 award) to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants are judged on quality and thoughtfulness of entries.

Notification:

The winners will be announced on or before 15 January, 2015.

 How to Apply:

To apply for scholarship, please write a 500+ word essay detailing the legs of your journey, so to speak. How has your life up until now prepared you for college? How do you think college will change your future path? Are there any roadblocks you’ve had to overcome, and if so, how did they affect your journey? Looking further down the line, how will college prepare you for the journey towards your desired career? Submit your essay and any accompanying image files to scholarship-at-signal.co with the subject line “Signal Scholarship Entry.” Signal’s team will choose the winners after the deadline and announce them on The Beacon blog. No payment or purchase required to entry.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 January, 2015.

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