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

17.12.12 |

http://www.google.com/anitaborg/emea/

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must:
  • Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2013/2014.
  • 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

The scholarship for 2013 is now open. The closing deadline will be 1 February 2013.

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2013. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2013.
You will be required to submit the following:
  • Up-to-date copy of your CV
  • Answers to the following questions (Suggested word count is 400-600 words per question. You should treat question 1 and 3 as technical reports or research papers):
    • 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
    • Bachelors: A copy of your current academic record.
    • Masters: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
    • Phd: A copy of your previous academic records.
  • Enrollment confirmation for 2013/2014 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@google.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

20 Beasiswa PhD Scholarships at University of Nottingham, UK

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Dean of Engineering Research Scholarship for International Excellence

Do you want to be part of a world-leading community?

20 Full Tuition Fees Scholarships.

10 of these scholarships will include a stipend for the most outstanding students.

This highly competitive, prestigious scholarship is to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students registering on engineering research degree programmes at The University of Nottingham.

We are looking for applications from exceptional students who are seriously committed to furthering the boundaries of engineering, students who are excited about the prospect of working with some of the world's leading researchers and who aspire to be the best in their profession.

You can apply for this scholarship if you:

are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND

• already hold an offer to start a full-time PhD research degree programme at Nottingham in September or October 2013 – in the Faculty of Engineering

Read what some of our previous scholarship students have to say here

The closing dates for applications are 1st March 2013 and 28th June 2013 – 12 mid-day (UK time)
• The spring scholarship round, closing date 1st March, is primarily for applicants who already have their undergraduate or postgraduate degree results.
• Applicants who do not have their degree transcripts on 1st March are normally deferred until the summer scholarship round, closing date 28th June.
• Applicants may only apply once.

The high value of this award reflects the University's aim to attract the best students from around the world and to support them during their study.

Further information can also be found here.

For more information about engineering research please visit the Engineering Faculty Research Divisions.

It is important that you state on your scholarship application the specific topic you are interested in researching and why; applications listing broad fields of research eg `civil engineering' or `mechanical engineering' rarely get supported.

These scholarships are for 3 years of a research programme and are subject to satisfactory progress each year.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdetails/research-dean-engineering.aspx

Scholarship Opportunities in Chulalongkorn University for ASEAN Countries

15.12.12 |


Scholarship Program in Chulalongkorn University for ASEAN Countries
Term of Scholarships :
            Master’s degree scholarship     
                           Two years (starting from June 2013)
            Doctoral degree scholarship
                           Three years (starting from June 2013)
Provisions of the Scholarships :
       The scholarships will cover the following :
            1. An economy class round-trip ticket to and from designated capital cities or principal cities (excluding domestic airfare with both neighboring countries and Thailand.) Travelling expenses incurred other than air tickets will be borne by recipients.
            2. Tuition Fees
            3. Stipend and accommodation in the amount of 16,000 baht/month.
Eligibility of Applicants :
            1. Applicants must return to teach/work at their home counties after graduation from Chulalongkorn University.
            2. Applicants must have completed Bachelor’s Degrees or Master’s Degrees as appropriate in related fields.
            3. Applicants must have a grade point average for the latest semester before applying of not lower than 2.75 for undergraduate, and not lower than 3.25 for postgraduate.
            4. Applicants’ age must be less than 35.
            5. Applicants must have a good command of English. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 or 173 Computer-based or IELTS score of 5.0 is required. (Except the applicants with scholarship)
            6. Applicants must be in good health.
            7. Applicants must not be recipients of other types of scholarships.
Documents Required for Application :
            1. Completed application form with a 3 cm x 4 cm size photograph.
            2. Curriculum Vitae
            3. Certificate of Graduation
            4. Transcript of Academic Record of the last educational institution attended.
            5. Photocopy of passport.
            6. Two recommendation letters from the Head, the Director, the Dean which the applicant belongs.
            7. Physical examination certificate from a hospital in candidates’ home countries.
Application Procedures :
            Candidates must send the completed application form and relevant documents directly to the faculty/program of their choice. The deadline to accept application is February 3, 2013.
Application form :
            Application form can be obtained from the website at :www.academic.chula.ac.th

Beasiswa S3 di Nanyang Technological University

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Bagi agan/aganwati yg mau melanjutkan studi S3 (Doctor) di Singapore, Nanyang Technological University membuka kesempatan untuk program studi di bawah ini:

Communication-related Areas, Communication Law and Policy, International and Intercultural Communication, Health Communication, Communication Technology, Media Arts and Cultural Studies, Marketing Communication and Public Relations, Journalism and Political Communication, Information-related Areas, Library and Information Science, Information Systems and Knowledge Management.

Deadline: 31 Desember 2012

Bagi yg tertarik, monggo segera pelajari cara daftar dan petunjuk selengkapnya di sini:

http://scholarshipresource.info/2012/12/12/nanyang-technological-university-ph-d-scholarship-20132014/

Semoga berguna!

Beasiswa Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)

7.12.12 |

For Whom

  1. Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme starting September 2013 or February 2014 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master's programmes in Leiden,  a number of programs have a start date in September only).
  2. All nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting September 2013 or February 2014 or (programs listed below have a September start date only, with the exception of Adv. Studies in Air & Space Law):  
    • Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law
    • Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law 
    • Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law 
    • Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law 
    • MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy 
 
 
LExS awards ceremony 2011

Additional Requirements

 
  1. In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enroll. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad
  2. The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans ("Studiefinanciering"; more information)
  3. Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree
  4. Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the http://live.leiden.edu/images/default/file_pdf.png); background-color: transparent; background-position: 0px 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">terms and conditions (pdf) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.
 

Scholarship Amount

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:  
Platinum Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
Gold Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
Silver Covers 75% of the tuition fee
Bronze Covers 50% of the tuition fee
Ivory Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department. The type of award has no reflection on the students' academic level of excellence.
* The tuition fee will be reduced to the amount of the home fee. Students who have been awarded a Platinum or Gold award still have to pay the home fee themselves.
 

Application Procedure

 
Step  Procedure Deadline
1A  Fill in your online application for admission to Leiden University 
Deadline 1 February 2013  for programmes starting in September 2013.

Deadline 1 April 2013 only forprogrammes of the Leiden Law Schoolstarting in September 2013.
 
Deadline 1 October 2013 for programmes starting in February 2014.
B Upload all necessary documents
C Indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
D Upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page
E Submit your online application
F Pay the application fee
2A All LExS applicants will be informed by the scholarship department of Student Educational Affairs.
Early May 2013 for September 2013 intake.
 
Mid November 2013 for the February 2014 intake.
 

Letter of Motivation

To apply for the scholarship, you should write a letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship. The Word document should then be attached on thescholarship page in your online application for the master's programmes for which you are applying.

It is possible to submit applications for more scholarship programmes simultaneously. However, it is not possible to obtain more than 1 scholarship from Leiden University for the same study programme. (
http://live.leiden.edu/images/default/file_pdf.png); background-color: transparent; background-position: 0px 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">terms and conditions (pdf))

If you have already submitted your online application for admission to Leiden University, but would still like to apply for the LExS scholarship, we kindly request you to submit the LExS motivation letter to the 
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 (e-mail) before the deadline.

Selection Process

The Faculty selection committee will review the applications. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.

Disclaimer

The student is responsible for submitting a complete application, according to the steps described under 1A-F by the aforementioned deadline. Leiden University cannot be held responsible for late and/or incomplete applications.

Please note

Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance their study and stay completely.

One of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands is that students must submit proof that they have sufficient financial means to finance their study period in the Netherlands. Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation. How much money students actually spend will of course depend on their life style and spending habits.

Beasiswa 2012 Saxion Talent Scholarship (STS)

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Saxion Talent Scholarship (STS)

For talented students a partial scholarship is available that will give a substantial reduction on the tuition fee.

Am I eligible?

  • You must have admission to one of Saxion’s International Bachelor programmes as a new student in the bachelor programme,
  • You must be a student with a nationality from outside the EU/EEA,
  • Scholarships are only awarded for programmes of at least 6-month duration
  • Scholarships are awarded for one academic year.
  • The STS wil only be granted if the student receives no other scholarship.

Saxion Top Talent Scholarship (STTS)

This scholarship is for excellent and very talented (non-European) students and covers the tuition fee, with exception of the governmental registration fee which is approximately € 1,835.- (for 2013/2014).

Am I eligible?

  • You must have outstanding study results, with an average mark of 75% or higher,
  • You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher,
  • You must be in or starting the admission procedure to one of Saxion’s International Bachelor Programmes as a new student in the bachelor programme,
  • You must be a student with a nationality from outside the EU/EEA,
  • Scholarships are only awarded for programmes of at least 6-month duration,
  • Scholarships are awarded for one academic year.

Extended Saxion Talent Scholarship (ESTS)

Starting study year 2013-2014 students have the possibility to apply for an Extended Saxion Talent Scholarship (ESTS). The Extended Saxion Talent Scholarship is a scholarship for students who have passed the first year of their bachelor program and would like to continue studying in the next study year (2nd, 3rd or 4th year) at Saxion University. A student is required to have gained at least 54 ECTS credits in one study year in order to be granted the ESTS for the September re-registration. By being granted ESTS you will get a reduction on the tuition fee.

How can I apply for a scholarship?

Saxion Talent Scholarship

The application for your Bachelor course, will also count as application for the Saxion Talent Scholarship. If you meet the entry requirements, the scholarship will automatically be granted to you on a first come, first served basis. You don't have to fill in another application form for just the scholarship. The total number of available scholarships is limited.

Saxion Top Talent Scholarship

To apply for the Top Talent Scholarship you have to fill in the application form, you can download this form here:
Please fill in the form and send it to us, preferably with your application form. You can find our contact details here.

Please note
Saxion Talent Scholarships are never paid in cash or transferred to a bank account. The scholarships are always deducted from the package fee. Allocation of scholarships is only possible after official enrolment or re-enrolment in each academic year.

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