The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to women interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math orscience. One or more awards will be given each year to a rising junior or senior in college, to be applied during the upcoming academic year.

To be eligible for the WIA Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field and be a rising junior or senior working towards abachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science. An applicant must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application and must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or itsterritories, and plan to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year. Each applicant must have a college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be female of any nationality. Applications will be available on or about November 1 for the subsequent academic year.

Two awards of $2,000 each will be given to rising seniors in college, to be applied to the 2013-2014 academic year.

WIA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Digital Avionics Technical Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum college grade point average (GPA) of not less than the equivalent of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application, and must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, working towards a bachelor’s degree, and plan to continue to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year

Interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field

Entering senior year in the 2013-2014 academic year

Must be female, of any citizenship or nationality

The scholarship recipients will be honored at WIA Awards Banquet held in Fall 2013

2013 WIA Foundation Scholarship Application is now online!

Applications are due February 1, 2013

Women in Aerospace Foundation Inc.

204 E Street, N.E. • Washington, D.C. 20002

info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org

Amelia Earhart PhD Fellowship for Women in Aerospace Science, Zonta International, USA

Women in Engineering Scholarship, RMIT University, Australia

Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships

Vera R Campbell Foundation Fellowship for Women, School for Advanced Research, USA

Fair and Lovely Scholarship for Women, India

ARC – Real-time Soft Tissue Characterization and Modelling Research Scholarship, RMIT University, Australia

2010 Scholarships for Graduate Students, Smart Structures Lab, Chonbuk National University, South Korea

Nestlé Scholarship for Women, IMD Business School, Switzerland

IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development, Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship for Woman Journalist, USA

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable students especially students from foreign countries. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected doctoral students for specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English (excl. Japanese students) while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.

PROGRAM OF STUDY
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED To be decided
ENROLLMENT TIME April/October

SCHOLARSHIP TERM One year
*The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the SSP student status for any of the reasons stated in paragraph 12 below, Termination of SSP Student Status.

OBLIGATIONS

The SSP student must work as a research assistant in a specific research project. However, the total paid working hour per week for students with “Student” status of Japanese redidence, should not exceed 28 hours per week.
The SSP student must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the Graduate School of Engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.




BENEFITS

International applicants are exempted from 300,000 yen of enrollment fee.
Tuition of 535,800 yen (per year) will be exempted.
240,000 yen per year as a SSP Scholarship upon application.
Up to 960,000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs. (given only to foreign students who are living outside Japan, and who have, or have the intention to acquire, “Student” status of Japanese residence at the time of entry into Japan)
ELIGIBILITY Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions

To have nationality other than Japanese.
To have or have the intention to acquire the “Student” status of Japanese residence, at the time of entrance, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in Japan.
To have or to be expected to acquire a master’s degree before enrollment.
To have excellent academic records in both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.
To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant in one of the research projects.
To have high English proficiency.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Choose a research project from the SSP Research Project List.
Complete and submit all required documents.
ADMISSION DECISION
The submitted documents will be carefully examined in the course of the first screening. Only applicants who are successful in that screening will then be examined in such forms as an interview, an English written exam, an academic achievement written exam in the specialized field required for the conduct of the selected research project, etc. The interview and other formalities will be held at a place that will be appointed separately (hopefully in your home country).

SPECIAL NOTICE

If you are still working towards your master’s degree, a verified original master’s degree certificate in English or Japanese from your university will be required before your enrollment can be completed. If you are not able to produce such a document, you will not be enrolled.
In any case where a SSP Student is selected as a recipient of another institution’s scholarship, the scholarship as described in 6-will be canceled, and his/her monthly pay for working as a research assistant will be adjusted.
KUT will provide appropriate single accommodation for successful applicants whose resident status in Japan is “Student.” If you desire to bring your family members and live with them in Japan, you must initiate your own apartment rental.
To complete the doctoral program as a SSP Student, you need to meet all of the following conditions.
3 year’s enrollment in the school
10 or more credits
successful completion of the doctoral thesis defense
publication of two or more high level reviewed papers
TERMINATION OF SSP STUDENT STATUS
SSP student status will be terminated in the following cases

In the case where a student’s report, submitted in accordance with term 5-(2), is assessed as being below the standard for SSP students.
In the case of behavior which is deemed inappropriate for a SSP student.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
All inquiries and application documents must be addressed to:
International Relations Division
Kochi University of Technology
Tosayamada, Kami City
Kochi 782-8502, JAPAN
Tel: +81-887-53-1130
Fax: +81-887-57-2000

For more information, please visit official website: www.kochi-tech.ac.jp

The International Student Scholarships are a testament to Bond University’s commitment to quality and outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability (academic merit based scholarships).

Value
25% to 50% of tuition fees of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding Bond University’s Medical Program, Master of Psychology, Doctor of Physiotherapy)

Availability
10 x 25% scholarships annually
10 x 50% scholarships annually

Eligibility

Available for international students only, for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
Applicants must currently be or have previously been in the top 5% of their high school or university class.
Students will be selected for scholarships based on outstanding academic ability. In addition, demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities will also be considered.
Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s standard. English entry requirements for undergraduate applicants.
English entry requirements for postgraduate applicants.




Selection Criteria
Successful applicants will be awarded these scholarships based on their ability to meet the eligibility criteria outlined

Scholarship Application Closing Date

September 21, 2012
January 25, 2013
May 31, 2013
Application Submission
All international students who have made an application to study at Bond University (by the scholarship closing date for each semester) will be considered for an International Student Scholarship.

It is recommended that when students complete a Bond University Application Form, they submit a personal statement (outlining why you should be awarded a Bond scholarship), references, resume and certified copies of other relevant documentation to assist in supporting your application.

As part of the selection process, all shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a telephone interview.

Selections for each intake of scholarship students are assessed based on academic merit. Should your submission not be successful at the time of application, your details will be reassessed for future semester intakes up until the point of acceptance.

Please note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you are not contacted for an interview by the dates stated in the general information above, then you can assume you have been unsuccessful in your application. Students will not be notified of their unsuccessful application in writing.

For further information, please contact:
Carlie Birt
Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: +61 7 5595 1028
Email: scholarships@bond.edu.au

For more information, please visit official website: www.bond.edu.au

The University has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world and is pleased to be able to offer a number of scholarships for entry at taught masters level.

The scholarships will be worth £5000 (for one year of study) towards the cost of tuition fees and are offered to nationals of any country paying international fees.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for postgraduate taught study at the University of Kent may ask to be considered for one of the University’s International Scholarships.
In order to be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, all of the conditions 1 to 3 below must have been satisfied:
an application must have been made for a degree course at the University of Kent.
the applicant must have received an unconditional offer of a place on such a degree course.
the University must have received confirmation of the applicant’s acceptance of the offer.




HOW TO APPLY – POSTGRADUATE
At the point of application for the scholarship, you are asked to submit an original essay of between 750 to 1,000 words on the topic: “Why have you chosen your selected postgraduate taught degree programme; why have you applied to the University of Kent; and how do you see your degree at Kent preparing you for your life after graduation“.

Please click here to make an application for this scholarship and submit written work.

All applications, whether online or by mail, must include your application number, date of birth and the 750-1,000 word essay as specified above (which, in the case of an online application, can be cut and pasted from a Word document). The application may be sent by mail to:

International Development (International Scholarships)
University of Kent
The Registry
Canterbury
Kent, CT2 7NZ
United Kingdom.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the information provided on your application documentation, together with the clear thinking and motivation shown in the submitted essay.

The University of Kent reserves the right not to allocate the awards if the selection panel identifies no suitable candidates. We expect to inform candidates whether or not they have been successful by August 2013.

For further Information:
Telephone: +44 (0) 1227 824904
Fax: + 44 (0) 1227 823247
Email: international@kent.ac.uk

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The closing date for application is 31 May prior to the academic year of entry.

In an increasingly integrated global economy, managing the complexities of mineral resources investment and development provides challenges for host governments, international institutions, companies, investors and all stakeholders participating in the sector.

The Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) offers an LLM in Mineral Law and Policy, which provides with the required interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to deal with the current legal, policy and economic issues and challenges in mineral resources investment and development. CEPMLP’s interdisciplinary nature and perspectives in international and comparative law and the success of its emphasis on a theoretical and practical approach to learning make it one of the premier organisations of its kind worldwide.

 Rio Tinto plc, together with CEPMLP, acknowledging the importance of contributing worldwide to sustainable mineral resources development, are offering as part of their partnership’s activities up to a maximum of 6 fully funded postgraduate scholarships leading to the degree:

Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy
The award will offer the successful candidate:

Payment of academic tuition fees
12 monthly stipends for living expenses for a single student
An arrival allowance and thesis/assignment allowance
Applicants eligible for consideration should:

Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK upper second class honours degree or higher
Be able to demonstrate a high level of English language competence (minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no component less than 6.0)
Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
Have a proven track record and potential to rise to positions of influence
Preferably be qualified lawyers having had some post-degree work experience in mining in the government, private sector, or academia
Be a national and resident of the following countries at the time of applying for the award: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe
Complete the degree within 12 months and return to their home country at the end of their period of study
Employees, employee’s relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than 5 years before) the British Council, Rio Tinto plc and the University of Dundee will not be eligible to apply for these awards.

Method of Scholarship Selection
Please note that there is no separate application form for the Rio Tinto plc Scholarship.

Candidates who are offered unconditional admission to the fullt-ime LLM in Mineral Law and Policy programme should provide a 250-word Personal Statement, preferably attached to their UKPASS application, or sent under separate cover, by email attachment to Kathleen Shortt: k.a.shortt@dundee.ac.uk.

It is important to demonstrate in your Personal Statement that you are motivated to make a career that will take you to a position of leadership in your own country within 10 years of your Scholarship. You must be committed to networking to find global solutions and you should be able to use your studies and experience gained in the UK to benefit yourself, your country and the UK. You should become a first-class ambassador for the UK in your home country. Your Personal Statement should emphasise the following points:

Your ability to make a difference in the world, illustrated by your leadership qualities
Your skills in communications and the ability to influence people and decisions
Your networking ability, ambition and plans for the future
Your academic background and potential on the LLM degree programme, your strength of character and integrity
Your outside interests – ie hobbies and activities
All applications must be received by the 31 May 2013.

Admission Forms
Candidates are invited to apply for admission to the LLM online. In addition to the online application, candidates should submit a brief statement, max. 250 words, explaining why you think you should be considered for the scholarship.

Ms. Kathleen Shortt
Academic Administrator
CEPMLP
University of Dundee
Dundee DD1 4HN
Scotland , UK

For more information, please visit official website: www.dundee.ac.uk

Hereby I've attached information specifically for those interested in studying abroad in St. John International University, Italy. The program consist of bachelors, masters, certifications, and summer courses in various courses and departments.

Courses: 

International Business and Sustainable Development

Film Studies

Sustainability Through Design and Technologies

Italian Studies

Departments:

Architecture and Planning

Business and Economic Sciences

Environmental and Social Sciences

Fine Arts

Humanities

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Further inquiries please open the website enclosed or emailkikiamaliat@yahoo.com. Thank you.