The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program

The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program

The program is funded by ExxonMobil and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Through this unique scholarship opportunity, ExxonMobil aims to contribute to the Middle East and North Africa region by helping to develop highly skilled and culturally adept individuals. The program also seeks to build relationships with academic leaders by offering a Faculty Sponsor Program to the home academic departments of successful scholars. Some students may qualify for the opportunity to apply their skills through internships with ExxonMobil.

Who should apply?

Citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia or the UAE who have a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography. Candidates must have lived in the Middle East/North Africa for 15 years & be fluent in Arabic.

How do I apply?

Applicants must fill out an online application. The application includes: essays, 9 application pages with itemized sections, 1 signature page, letter of reference forms and the submission of university transcripts and TOEFL & GRE score reports.

What is included?

Recipients will receive full tuition for the completion of a Master’s Degree in Geosciences, Engineering, or Business. The program also provides a stipend for housing and living expenses and includes medical insurance, textbook and computer allowances, transportation to the U.S. at the inception and conclusion of the program, visa and academic support, and an intensive orientation program.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography.
Be a citizen of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia or the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E).
Demonstrate a history of academic excellence and native fluency in Arabic
Exhibit exceptional leadership skills and cultural competency
Be willing and able to travel to a regional location for a final selection activity
Have valid passports
Demonstrate English proficiency
Be willing and able to reside in the United States for the full duration of study; dependents may not accompany scholarship recipients to the U.S.
Register for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). For details on test preparation and registration, please visit the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) homepage. Some recipients may be required to take further university entrance examinations. Individual testing instructions will be given to recipients.
Please note: A TOEFL or IELTS score must be submitted with the application or it will not be eligible.

Minimum 550 TOEFL paper based score/213 TOEFL computer based score, a 79-80 on the Internet Based TOEFL test, or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online. Please review all application guidelines before you create an online application.

Applications are judged on merit in an open and independent review conducted by a selection panel comprised of international education experts.

E-mail exxonmobilscholars[at]iie.org with any questions or problems.

Scholarship Application Closing Date :

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Erasmus Mundus European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) 2011 Master Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) 2011 Master Scholarships

EMMIR is the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations. It is the first African-European Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Migration Studies. The first cohort will set out to study in September 2011.

EMMIR is jointly run by three African and four European universities, facilitated by a wider network of partners. Various associate organsiations on the regional, national and international level provide significant assistance for student internships and graduate’s employment. The quality of the programme is constantly evaluated by an international board of experts.

EMMIR is a unique study programme focusing on migration through an intercultural approach. It provides profound theoretical skills in migration studies combined with field work in Europe and Africa. It is designed as a multidisciplinary programme that addresses important contemporary issues in an emerging field of study.

Background

In the 21st century, migration processes – multidirectional in their spatial as well as social and cultural structure – increasingly contribute to the shaping of societies. Consequently, the presence of migrants adds emphasis to intercultural relations and intercultural communication, which are of key concern for social cohesion.

Arguably, migration and globalisation may be considered twin processes. They contest concepts of the nation state, including territoriality and citizenship, and direct attention to questions of social justice and human rights, peace and conflict. They also lead to the emergence e.g. of new concepts of identity and transnational social spaces. Answers to policy questions linked to phenomena as diverse as voluntary and forced migration, internal displacement and transcontinental flows, movement of unskilled labourers and brain drainers need differentiated investigation and evaluation as well as complex negotiation.

Online application

Please follow this link to find the EMMIR application form. The form must be completed online by filling in the indicated boxes. Please make sure that all personal information correspond to the attached documents and certificates.

You will receive an automatic summary of all your application details sent out automatically by the application system. This confirmation has to be printed out and attached to the whole applications package including all the documentation required. Note that the whole application package has to be posted within the deadline 31 December 2010 (postmark date will be taken into consideration).

Documentation

The full application consists of the following:

Signed print out of the automatic confirmation
Scan of passport
CV
Statement of Purpose, clarifying the applicant’s motivation to study the course (1 to 2 pages max.)
Certified copy of first university degree and other relevant degrees
Documentation of language proficiency
Other relevant documentation and references
All documents must be submitted in English. Documents which are not originally in English must be accompanied by an authorised translation of the original.
All enclosures must be certified as true copies of the originals on every page. An official stamp with date and signature is required. In generall, attestation by Embassy, the police, a notary public or (state or municipal) administation agency is accepted. Failure to provide the documents disqualifies from registation.

Address

Please send your full application to

EMMIR Consortium Committee
c/o University of Oldenburg
Dr. Lydia Potts
Faculty of Linguistics and Cultural Studies
Ammerländer Heerstr. 114-118
26111 Oldenburg
Germany

Deadlines

The following deadlines apply for the first EMMIR cohort:

Category A
Deadline for applicants not resident in one of the 27 Member States of the European Union or in an EEA-EFTA country (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland): 31 December 2010

Notification of Category A applicants: March/early April
Latest online registration: 15 days after notification

Category B
Deadline for applicants resident in one of the 27 Member States of the European Union or in an EEA-EFTA country (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland): 31 December 2010

Notification of Category B applicants: March/early April
Latest online registration: 15 days after notification

Start of programme : 1 September 2011

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University of Sidney-Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) Scholarships

University of Sidney-Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) Scholarships

The Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) offers students the opportunity to study both at the University of Sydney and one of four selected partner universities in the Asia Pacific with particular expertise in human rights and democratisation. The degree consists of a foundational semester and a one-week inter-sessional intensive at the University of Sydney and a second semester at one of the partner institutions. The partner institutions are Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia), Kathmandu School of Law (Nepal), Mahidol University (Thailand), University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Up to 30 scholarships are available for citizens of countries in the Asia Pacific region to undertake the Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific). Successful applicants for the scholarships will receive funding for their tuition fees and contributions to accommodation, living expenses and airfares.

Eligibilitiy

To be eligible, for the Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) Scholarship you must be a citizen of one of the following countries:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar) Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Lao PDR, Maldives, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna.

Application Forms

For international students, please ensure you complete and submit one (1) copy of both the Postgraduate Coursework and Graduate-Entry Application Form Application for International Students and Supplementary Forms of Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) as well as any additional documentation requested in these forms. Applications with inadequate documentation will not be able to be processed.
For domestic students, please ensure you complete and submit one (1) copy of the form entitled Clinical Doctorate, Master’s by Coursework, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate and one (1) copy of the Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) Supplementary Application Form for Domestic Students as well as any additional documentation requested in these forms. Applications with inadequate documentation will not be able to be processed.
All documents submitted to the University of Sydney must either be original documents or certified copies of original documents. For guidelines for certification of documents please visit http://ping.fm/mNGxE
Deadline

Applicants who wish to be considered for a scholarship should submit their application for admission by 10 December 2010 in order to allow sufficient time for the student visa application process to be completed.

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Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute ? Postdoctoral Fellow in Malaria

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute – Postdoctoral Fellow in Malaria

The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Malaria Programme uses genomic, genetic and proteomic approaches to tackle fundamental questions in malaria biology and to discover host-parasite and vector-parasite interactions that are critical for drug and vaccine development. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to develop new scalable technologies for the genetic modification of Plasmodium falciparum.

Essential Skills

Obtained (or is nearing completion) of a PhD that includes experimental molecular genetics
An established track record of first author publications in peer reviewed journals
Strong communication and organisational skills, and able to work within a team
Experience in genetic modification technology, particularly with scalable technologies
Extensive molecular biology experience
Knowledge, skills and experience in cell biology and microbiology
Ideal Skills

Plasmodium falciparum culture and genetic manipulation experience would be desirable
Other information

Postdoctoral Fellows are typically in their first or second postdoctoral position as part of a period of early career research training. This is an up to three year fixed-term contract. Successful applicant(s) who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting their PhD award to be confirmed will be placed on a transitional pay point, currently £25,845. On confirmation applicants will be moved on to the pay scale above.
Closing date: 10th December 2010

For further information please contact Julian Rayner, jr9[at]sanger.ac.uk

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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Dr. Anita Borg (1949–2003)
Anita Borg believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. A technology rebel with a cause, in her life she fought tirelessly to ensure that technology’s impact would be a positive one. It was this vision that inspired Anita in 1997 to found the Institute for Women and Technology. Today this organization continues on her legacy and bears her name, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (www.anitaborg.org).

The Scholarship
Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising 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.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

In June 2011, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must:

Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2011/2012.
Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).
How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2011. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2011.

You will be required to submit the following:

Up-to-date copy of your CV
Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):
Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
Transcripts
Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.
Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
Enrollment confirmation for 2011/2012 or confirmation of graduation date ; Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.
Recommendation letters ; Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, e.g. from a professor, adviser or supervisor
For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea[at]google.com. The subject field of your email must include “Anita Borg Question”. We look forward to receiving your application!

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International College of Hotel Management Undergraduate Scholarships 2011-2012

International College of Hotel Management Undergraduate Scholarships 2011-2012

The International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) is pleased to offer:
Two Round 1 International Scholarships for the July 2011 or January 2012 intakes.
Two Round 2 Scholarships for the January 2012 or July 2012 intakes.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
The value of each scholarship is A$15,000 to be paid in the following manner:-
Year 1 A$4,000 Year 2 A$4,000
Year 3 A$4,000 Year 4 A$3,000
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Round 1: July 2011 or January 2012 intake – Friday April 1st 2011
Round 2: January 2012 or July 2012 intake – Friday September 2nd 2011
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Open to all international students studying outside Australia, international students undertaking an English course in Australia, and international students who have completed less than two years high school in Australia. International students who finish high school in Australia including the last two years must apply for the Australian Entry Scholarships.
Minimum age requirement of 18 years old at the time of commencement with ICHM.
Maximum age 24 at time of application.
Will complete/graduate in 2011 or prior to the the July 2012 intake, or have already completed/graduated their final year of high school studies. Results must meet ICHM Academic Entry Requirements (refer to ICHM Prospectus or website).
For students whose mother tongue is other than English, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 550. (Paper based; computer & internet also acceptable)
Open only to new students seeking entry into Year 1.
If you do not have a copy of our prospectus to assist with the preparation of your scholarship application, it can be viewed on our website www.ichm.edu.au or please contact our Admissions Office and a copy will be forwarded to you by post.
Other general information is available on our website and in our student magazine “On-Course”, or by contacting the ICHM Admissions Office.
HOW TO APPLY
Your completed application must contain:
Scholarship application form.
This form is in two parts.
- Cover page providing your personal contact details (see perforated attachment).
- Your response to 4 short-answer questions found on the reverse of the cover page.
Brief CV (not more than one page in length)
Most recent copies of your school reports from the last two years.
ICHM application form (unless an application to attend ICHM has already been forwarded).
Evidence of English language ability (e.g. IELT S/TOE FL)
The ICHM Application form can be found in the Prospectus 2011, or on the ICHM website. All sections must be completed and submitted along with the Scholarship form and details.
Scholarship Application Fee of A$50.
Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Cheques in A$ made payable to ICHM Pty Ltd. All cheques are banked and credit card payments processed upon receipt.
Note: Do not staple or bind applications. Do not send original transcripts as they will not be returned.
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSING DATES:
Round 1: July 2011 or January 2012 intake – Friday April 1st 2011
Round 2: January 2012 or July 2012 intake – Friday September 2nd 2011
Applications received after the closing dates will not be considered for these scholarships.
SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Email: admissions@ichm.edu.au
Fax: (+61 8228 3684
Post:
ICHM Admissions Office
124 Hutt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
AUSTRALIA
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS & ASESSMENT CRITERIA
Up to 5 finalists will be selected from each round to be interviewed. The interview will be conducted on-line by video link, or if this is not available, through a teleconference.
Scholarship Application (including academic results, CV and short answer responses). 50%
Interview 50%
Following the interview, the winners will be selected as those most likely to excel in hotel management. Scholarship winners will be notified within two weeks.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Students who meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and ICHM entry requirements can apply for a scholarship. Students who have already applied and been accepted by ICHM for these intakes may also apply by completing the Scholarship Application form.
ICHM reserves the right to reduce the value of scholarships if there are less than ten applicants in either round.
The tuition fees for international students starting in 2011 are A$23,050. In addition there is a one-time New Student Fee of A$1,500. The 2011 cost for Accommodation & Meals at ICHM is A$8,190, payable during on-campus semesters and subject to availability. These scholarships can only be applied to the tuition fees. Students commencing in the 2012 intakes are required to pay the listed fess at that time.
The A$50 Scholarship Application Fee is non-refundable, this applies to successful and unsuccessful applicants. It is not considered as part of the New Student Fee or Course Fees.
The scholarship amount will be credited against the final fee payment each year.
Students who are offered and accept a scholarship or bursary amount are ineligible to apply for subsequent scholarship rounds. Students who do not accept or receive any amount at all, are able to apply to future scholarship rounds, as long as they meet all other entry requirements.
The Selection Panel may decide to increase the number of scholarship winners by reducing the scholarship amount.
Payment of the scholarship amount on behalf of the student for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course will be dependent upon satisfactory academic results and industry placement performance as determined by the ICHM Academic Board.
The awarding of the Scholarship payment each year depends on the student paying the balance of the student fees by the due date as set out in the Application Form contained in the prospectus. Students failing to pay the balance of fees by the due date will forfeit the right to their scholarship.
The Scholarships are open to new first year students only. Students currently studying at ICHM are ineligible.
Scholarship students failing to comply with the ICHM rules and regulations in relation to personal and ethical behaviour will forfeit their entitlement to the scholarship.
Download
ICHM 2011 – 2012 International Student Scholarship Form
Source:
http://www.ichm.edu.au/

PhD Position in Media and Communication Studies Uppsala Universitet, Sweden

PhD Position in Media and Communication Studies Uppsala Universitet, Sweden

The candidate is supposed to participate in the department’s ongoing research in the field of web 2.0/social media/social networking sites & economic online surveillance/Internet prosumer labour. Therefore applicants with a solid background in the combination of the following areas are solicited to apply: critical media and communication studies, Critical Theory, critical political economy, critical political economy of media, ICTs and communication; Internet studies, surveillance and privacy studies, critical advertising and consumer culture studies.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree (candidates with any suited disciplinary and interdisciplinary background are welcome to apply), excellent command of written and spoken English.

The application should include

an application form including a copy of a degree certificate that proves the applicant’s eligibility for studies at the research level in Media and Communication Studies;
a CV;
a copy of the master thesis (additional works related to the advertised position’s topic may also be included);
an outline of experience in and motivation for conducting research in the advertised research field (minimum: 1000 words)
Education at the research level has a duration of five years, of which the first year is financed with a scholarship (utbildningsbidrag) and the four following years with employment as PhD candidate. PhD candidates are expected to conduct their education at the research level by working full time and by participating actively in the activities of the department. Obligatory administrative and teaching duties at the department may not exceed 20 % of full-time.

The application form and instructions in English are available here

Uppsala University is striving to promote equality through the gender balance. The majority of such workers are men why we would like to see female applicants for employment.

Information about the employment, Professor for Media and Communication Studies: Christian Fuchs (christian.fuchs[at]im.uu.se): +46 18 471 1019; Head of the Department and Professor Mats Edenius: +46 18 471 11 76. Representatives from the Union are: Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, tel. +46 18-471 53 80, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST tel. +46 18-471 19 96 och Stefan Djurström, Seko, tel. +46 18-471 33 15.

Application Closing Date:

The application should be sent, not later than November 26, 2010, preferably by e-mail to registrator@uu.se , or by fax +46-184712000, or by mail to Registrar’s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence, please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/2775.

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Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) Prize Studentships

Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) Prize Studentships

The SUPA Prize Studentships are prestigious and competitive awards intended to attract outstanding physics students from around the world, irrespective of nationality, to study for a PhD in Scotland. You will be asked to state your first choice of SUPA university and preferred SUPA Theme. You are strongly advised to make contact with prospective supervisors and research groups before applying.

SUPA Themes:

Astronomy and Space Physics
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Energy
Particle Physics
Photonics
Physics and Life Sciences
Nuclear and Plasma Physics
SUPA universities:

Aberdeen
Dundee
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Heriot-Watt
St. Andrews
Strathclyde
University of the West of Scotland
An excellent training will be provided by the SUPA Graduate School, giving candidates access to a wide range of courses across Scotland.

Applications should be made using the online application form. Instructions for completing the form are given in our Application Guide.

SUPA Deadline:
Applications MUST be submitted by 24:00 GMT on Tuesday 25 January 2011.

References must be uploaded by 24:00 GMT on Monday 31 January 2011.

Successful applicants will be notified within three months of the closing date. Due to the number of applications received we are unable to notify unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from SUPA with three months of the closing date you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

You may create an account and start your application by visiting apply.supa.ac.uk.

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Curtin Business School (CBS) Innovation Scholarship 2011, Australia

Curtin Business School (CBS) Innovation Scholarship 2011, Australia

The Curtin Business School Innovation Scholarship is part of Curtin’s Commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and research, for the benefit of our students and the wider community. Curtin is renowned for producing innovation and academic excellence that ultimately benefits the wider community. Students applying for the Curtin Business School Innovation Scholarship are required to show insight and creative ideas in relation to their future profession and demonstrate a strong understanding of their chosen course of study.
WHAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES
The Scholarship consists of a $5,000 cash payment per year to assist with costs associated with studying (fees, textbooks, incidental expenses etc) for the normal expected duration of the degree for which the Scholarship is offered.
The University reserves the right to reduce the amount of assistance where applicants are in receipt of other Scholarships.
Students will only be awarded one continuing Scholarship. A continuing Scholarship is defined as a Scholarship that has more than one payment.
The cash payment of the Scholarship will be paid to the student’s nominated bank account in two instalments of $2,500 (pro rata if part-time) per year. First and second semester payments will occur post census dates (thus approx mid-end April and mid-end Sept).
ELIGIBLE BUSINESS SCHOOL COURSES:
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems) (CUBBC)
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Technology) (CUBBC)
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Technology & Systems) (CUBBC)
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems and Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CUBBC)
Curtin Business School courses have a common first year, however to maintain eligibility for this Scholarship a student must enrol in Unit 310410 Systems Analysis and Design 251 or Unit 305458 Business Application Design 201 in the second year of study. If one of these units are not enrolled in and passed, the Scholarship will be cancelled. If the student is eligible for an exemption from this unit, other unit(s) will be identified which the student must pass in 2011.
Students enrolling in a double degree are not eligible to apply.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Curtin Business School Innovation Scholarship:
Have selected Curtin University as a first preference through TISC to undertake an eligible Undergraduate Business Degree
Be undertaking the first semester of their first Undergraduate Degree at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2011
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian or Permanent Resident visa
Be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported place
APPLICATION PROCESS
An applicant must submit a completed application form with supporting documentation attached by 4:30pm on Monday 15th November, 2010, to the Scholarships Office at the Bentley campus. Application forms are available on the Scholarships website.
For a list of all documentation required for an application please see Section 6 of the application form.Documents must be certified copies not originals. No other copies (including faxes) will be accepted
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Applications will be assessed by a selection panel using the following criteria.
“Innovation statement”
Academic merit
Responses to questions in application
Receive an offer of a place into an eligible Undergraduate Business Degree at Curtin University in 2011
The Scholarship(s) will be awarded if there is a candidate(s) of sufficient merit.
All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application in mid-January 2011.
In order to accept the Scholarship a recipient will be requested to return a signed Terms and Conditions document and provide bank details.
If a recipient wants to defer their Scholarship they will need to complete the necessary paperwork that will be included with their offer of a Scholarship.
Once the Scholarship has been accepted, the Scholarship will commence from the first semester of study.
A Curtin Business School Innovation Scholarship is not transferable to another university or degree.
ENROLMENT
The Scholarship is available for the normal expected duration of the initial course offered to the successful Scholarship recipient. For example, if the normal expected Undergraduate Degree duration is 600 credits of study, the Scholarship will cover 600 credit points only. Any study that is taken over and above the normal expected duration will be at the student’s expense. No extensions beyond the normal duration of study will be considered except if a recipient continues to an honours year. Recipients will need to contact the Scholarships Office for approval of the extension of their Scholarship.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances such as but not limited to medical or family reasons students must:
Maintain a full time study load of a minimum of 100 credits per semester
Maintain a Course Weighted Average (CWA) of at least 70
Pass all units attempted
Remain in initial course of study
Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress as detailed above. Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches the Scholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the Scholarship. Exceptional circumstances must be forwarded to and shall be at the discretion of the Manager, Scholarships Office.
CHANGES TO ENROLMENT
If a recipient intends to do any of the following they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (Scholarships@curtin.edu.au) for approval prior to the change.
Change from full time enrolment: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect your Scholarship.
Change of course: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change of course will affect your Scholarship.
Leave of absence: The maximum period of leave is 12 months.
Withdrawal from course: A student who withdraws from their course of study prior to census date will become ineligible for continuation of the Scholarship. A student who withdraws from studies after the census date, or has been terminated from studies, will be required to repay to the University the stipend awarded for that study period.
ENQUIRIES:
Scholarships Office
Email: Scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Telephone: (08) 9266 2992
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Frequently asked questions: wwww.AskCurtin.curtin.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J (WA) 02637B (NSW)
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Scholarships Office
Student Central
Building 101, Level 1
Curtin University
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2010 AT 4:30PM.

Newcastle Business School Studentships 2010 in Dietary Change, Northumbria University, UK

Newcastle Business School Studentships 2010 in Dietary Change, Northumbria University, UK

Project Title
Dietary change – The role of meat free choice(s) in addressing food security, consumer behaviour, marketing barriers and enablers. (Our Ref: RS10-NBS01)
Summary of Research Project
Food 2030, the UK Government’s strategic response to developing a sustainable food supply chain, suggests a need to reduce our consumption of meat and its impact on our health and the environment. To date, accounting for the environmental impact of foodstuffs has primarily seen the advancement and streamlining of supply-side life-cycle analysis techniques to measure embedded carbon emissions of products. A notable outcome of much of this research in the food industry has been the realisation that meat products are significantly carbon-inefficient when compared to, for example, grain or vegetable products (e.g. Williams et al., 2006). However, in addition to this, ‘meat alternative’ products may also be associated with other win-win opportunities across the health and sustainability agenda, such as lower fat content, reduced salt, reduced water use or a smaller land use footprint.
Such findings have led to recommendations for reductions in the meat content of diets (e.g. IPCC, 2008). Although wholesale changes in consumer diets or consumption habits is an unlikely achievable goal in the short term, it is possible that improving demand for meat-substituting products could provide a means for better achievement of sustainability and quality of life targets. Despite growing media coverage of these issues consumer uptake of meat free choices within the UK remains limited. There is a clear need to understand the consumer within this emerging debate and the issues that drive market demand and /or create disengagement.
This research, co-sponsored by Premier Foods Ltd., seeks to investigate the factors that influence market demand for meat substitutes and meat free products. Segments of consumers that share common behavioural characteristics will be identified to provide a better understanding individual consumer preferences. Specific research questions that may be addressed in the project include:
What understanding do UK consumers have of current and emerging the issues of food security – what’s hot and what’s not?
What are the barriers and enabling factors that influence behavioural change in the meat free sector?
How can consumers be segmented in terms of both attitude and behaviour?
What voluntary, policy, and other alternative mechanisms could be developed or structured to influence behavioural change in this sector.
The outcomes will be linked with those from other similar on-going projects being undertaken by the co-sponsor including work at Imperial College and Liverpool University that are examining the impact of dietary change on health and environment.
Full project description
Details of research training to be undertaken as part of this project
The student will be expected to undertake a tailored programme of training by attending subject specific training delivered within the School and generic skills development training delivered by the Graduate School. Students will also attend compulsory training sessions related to their milestones. They will be expected to reflect upon their training requirements by using their training needs plan.
Supervisory Team & Research Environment
School(s):
Newcastle Business School
Research Centre:
This studentship is a jointly supervised venture between the Marketing group and the Supply Chain group:
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Supervisors:
Professor Fraser McLeay & Professor David Oglethorpe
Funding Notes:
The studentship will provide a stipend of £13590 for a maximum of three years and will cover fees up to the equivalent of full time, home PhD fees for the same period.
Informal Enquiries
Enquiries regarding this studentship can be made by email to Professor David Oglethorpe: david.oglethorpe@northumbria.ac.uk
Eligibility
Applicants should hold a first or upper second class honours degree (in a relevant subject) from a British higher education institution, or equivalent. Students who are not UK/EU residents are eligible to apply, provided they hold the relevant academic qualifications (together with an IELTS score of at least 7.0).
How to Apply
Further details on the University’s Research Studentship Scheme can be found on our website:
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You should apply using the School’s Application Form, available from:
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Applications should be submitted to:
nb-nbs-research-admin@northumbria.ac.uk
Deadline for applications: 31st October 2010
Interview date (if known): November 2010
Start Date: January 2011
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MBA Scholarships 2011 Nottingham University Business School, UK

MBA Scholarships 2011 Nottingham University Business School, UK

For the 2011/12 programme, the School is offering a number of scholarships for the Nottingham MBA. The School will only consider you eligible for a scholarship once you have been offered a place on the programme and have accepted your place by paying the course deposit. All our scholarships are open to Home, European and International applicants.
Nottingham MBA Leadership Scholarships
Nottingham MBA International Scholarships
International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) Scholarships
Other Scholarships
Nottingham MBA Leadership Scholarships
The Nottingham MBA has a number of competitive scholarships available to all self-funding applicants. We award scholarships to exceptional candidates on individual merit, considering the following criteria:
Academic achievement to date
Career experience and progression to date
The quality of your application
Your potential to contribute to the learning experience of the programme
If you are awarded a scholarship, the Business School may ask you to become an Ambassador to support and promote the Nottingham MBA.
Nottingham MBA Leadership Application Form
Nottingham MBA International Scholarships
The Business School provides several half fee scholarships for nationals from particular countries who want to study for the full-time MBA.
If you are awarded a scholarship, the Business School may ask you to become an Ambassador to support and promote the Nottingham MBA.
International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) Scholarships
The ICCSR will be providing scholarships and bursaries for exceptional candidates.
ICCSR scholarship application form
Other Scholarships
The JJ Salmon Scholarship.
£500 bursaries may be offered to Home/EU candidates with a background in science.
The Sir John Anstey Scholarship.
Several bursaries (up to £500 each) are available towards travel costs within Europe that are associated with the management project.
Applying and deadlines
The deadline for all scholarship applications is Friday May 27th, 2011.
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.
If you have queries in respect of any of the above scholarships, please contact the MBA Office:
* Tel: +44 (0)115 951 5500, Email: mba@nottingham.ac.uk
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MBA Scholarship in International Business for Romanian Citizens, Italy

MBA Scholarship in International Business for Romanian Citizens, Italy

MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is pleased to announce a scholarships program for Romanian citizens
The Scholarships will go toward tuition fees to attend the XXII edition of the MBA in International Business programme (September 2011 – September 2012).
The Scholarships will cover up to 100% of the tuition fees (equivalent to 24.000,00 EUR, 20%VAT included). The amount of the scholarships will be discounted from the overall tuition fees. In case of course abandonment or exclusion for any reason, no amount of the scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Academic degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
Good working knowledge of English (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE certificate is recommended).
Minimum 3 years of work experience.
Less than 35 years of age as of September 2011.
MIB School of Management will award scholarships to the best candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, professional skills and motivation shown during the entrance interview.
To be considered for a scholarship, the application form for the programme must be completed on-line at www.mib.edu
In order to finalize the application, the following documents must be received:
Degree certificate
Two letters of recommendation
A certificate demonstrating adequate knowledge of English such as TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (verification of skills may be made directly by the School)
A deductive reasoning test score such as GMAT (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the School).
The documentation must be sent by June 30, 2011 to the following address:
Ms. Barbara Sepic
Admissions Officer
MIB School of Management
Largo Caduti di Nasiriya 1
34142 Trieste – Italy
e.mail: sepic@mib.edu
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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AXA PhD Fellowships Kings?s College London

AXA PhD Fellowships Kings’s College London

Knowledge has become an important asset that needs to be developed and well managed to produce economic development and social well-being in the world. In this context, the AXA research Fund is a major commitment by the AXA Group to contribute creating the conditions for scientific progress, by encouraging innovative world-class research in well-targeted fields of general interest aligned with our core expertise.

The AXA Research Fund’s mission is to help understand the world’s major transformations, their impact and related risks.

The AXA Group has created this new Fund to encourage research in a number of disciplines that touch on the risks, challenges and major transformations that affect our rapidly changing world. The Fund will award 100 million Euros over five years to finance innovative research.

The AXA Fund finances projects that concern the major transformations of the modern world and their associated impact and risks to man and the environment. This approach exclusively concerns the following domains:

Finance and economics
Science
Technology
Social sciences
Specified fields of research are:

Longevity, long-term care, age-related diseases
Climate change & associated risks and impacts
Risk assessment and measurement techniques
Economic agents’ behavior when facing risks
Adaptability of organizations
Duration of funding:

Funding of Ph.Ds lasts for 3 years, under condition: institutions must submit to the Fund an annual report on the advancement of the Ph.D. research.

Eligibility criteria

Open to the following nationalities
All Nationalities
Applicants must have completed a Masters degree. The master’s degree must have been obtained during the civil year of the beginning of the Ph.D. The applicant must be less than 26 years old at the end of the civil year of his registration for a Ph.D. The AXA Research Fund is seeking to provide support to: – Students who wish to undertake a Ph.D. in a member state of the European Union or in one of the associated countries according to the 7th EU Framework Programme (FP7)1. In such cases, the Fund does not impose any conditions regarding the nationality of the applicant or the country of the laboratory where the master was undertaken. – Students who are citizens of one of the member states of the European Union or one of the associated countries according to the FP71, and who have obtained their master in one of these same countries. In such cases, the Fund does not impose any conditions regarding the country of the Ph.D.’s host laboratory.
Applicable subjects
All Subjects
Application Deadline:
Applications may be submitted from 10-Jan-2011 until 07-Mar-2011

Information about the application

The selection criteria are as follows:

The applicant’s academic excellence, judged on the high standard of his or her master and the quality of previous course work.
The originality of the Ph.D. project, its feasibility (access to the resources, etc.) and the impact of its potential outcomes.
The international scope of the host research laboratory.
Value of award
Approx €40,000 per year, for up to three years

Contact details:
Contact at King’s
Research & Graduate School Support Section
Graduate School
5.24 Waterloo Bridge Wing,
Franklin Wilkins Building
Waterloo Campus
Email: graduateschool[at]kcl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7848 3376/3389
Fax: +44 (0)20 7848 3328

Funding provider: AXA Research Fund

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Whitworth Undergrad/Master Scholarships Awards 2011 from Whitworth Society, UK

Whitworth Undergrad/Master Scholarships Awards 2011 from Whitworth Society, UK

(For undergraduate engineering degree-level courses of any engineering discipline including MEng and MSc courses).
Available to outstanding engineers, who have excellent academic and practical skills and the qualities needed to succeed in industry, who are wishing to embark/or have already commenced on an engineering degree-level programme of any engineering discipline.

Value:
Full-time – £4,500 p.a.(up to 4 years-excluding industrial years), Sandwich – The award will be paid on a pro rata basis. Part-time Study – The award will be paid on a reduced basis normally £3,000p.a.
The Whitworth Scholarship Award will not exceed a total of £18,000 for any individual. The Whitworth Scholarship Award can be held in conjunction with other awards (except any other Whitworth Award).
Interviews Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates

Closing date for applications 30th June, 2011

Eligibility:
For Undegraduate Study:

Applicants must be a British, Commonwealth or European Union Citizen.
Applicants must be normally resident in the United Kingdom and have lived here for the last 3 years
Applicants must have pursued a vocational route in an engineering discipline for at least 2 years after having left full-time education and before entering a degree-level engineering course.
For MSc Study:

Applicants must be a recent graduate who has completed at least a 2 year engineering apprenticeship before entering an engineering degree-level course.
Applicants must be a British, Commonwealth or European Union Citizen.
Applicants must be normally resident in the United Kingdom and have lived here for the last 3 years.
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