The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences*, engineering and technology at leading universities abroad*.

The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing academic careers in scientific disciplines thus contributing to the socio-economic development of their home countries and regions.

The Faculty for the Future program is growing each year and has become a powerful community of 257 women scientists from 62 countries. Grant recipients are selected as much for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents. Ultimately they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers, to further their research, to teach and to become inspirational role models for other young women. 

Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors.

Candidates should have applied to, have been admitted to, or be currently enrolled in a university abroad* when submitting their Faculty for the Future grant application. Candidates must hold an excellent academic record and be able to evidence their commitment to teaching, research or using science in public policy advocacy. Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and have a track record in encouraging young women into the sciences. 

* Related disciplines may also be awarded. For example, awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and biological sciences.

*In a developed country.

All information on eligibility criteria and the application process can be consulted here

If you believe you are eligible, please apply on-line as of September 10th, 2012 at www.fftf.slb.com

The International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) invites qualified students with excellent academic achievements and active in co-curricular activities to apply for the Shari'ah Scholarship Award (SA) to pursue their higher education at either local or overseas universities. The Shari'ah Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shari'ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge, research, talents, and intellectual discourse in the field of Shari'ah. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia's commitment to strengthen the development of the Islamic financial industry.

Eligible Study programmes:

• Postgraduate (Master or Doctorate) in Shariah or Islamic finance studies at recognized institutions of higher learning;
• Undergraduate studies at recognized institutions of higher learning in the field of Shari'ah with a double degree or a minor in one of the following disciplines: Islamic banking; Conventional banking; Accounting; Law; Economics; Finance; Management; or other related fields appropriate to the development of the Islamic financial industry.
• CIFP, only for those with Shariah background.

Essential Requirements

• The scholarship is open to citizens of all countries.
• Applicants have to secured admission at a recognized institution of higher learning. Applicants are required to pursue either a Bachelor, CIFP , Master or Doctorate programme, as defined above, in a fulltime programme.
• For a postgraduate application, applicants are required to have a CGPA of at least 3.5 or its equivalent.
• For an undergraduate application, applicants are required to have a CGPA of at least 3.3 or its equivalent (for the first semester result).
• Current students enrolled in the programmes specified above may also apply for the scholarship.
• Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship award.

Application Instruction

1. An application for a scholarship must be submitted with the following documents, which must be in English:
2. Application form. Please download at:  http://www.isra.my/media-centre/downloads/finish/27-forms/428-scholarship-form.html;
3. Photocopy of personal identification document (passport/identity card);
4. Offer Letter from the institution of higher learning;
5. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts;
6. An essay of not more than 100 words on ‘why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship and how he/she plans to contribute to the Islamic financial services industry’;
7. Two (2) letters of recommendation (only for a postgraduate scholarship application). Please use provided template.
8. Thesis proposal (only for Master and PhD application by research or coursework & research); and     Other relevant materials to support the application.

Please return your completed application form to:
Shari'ah Scholarship Award
International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA),
Lorong Universiti A, 59100 KUALA LUMPUR.

Further Information Link
http://www.isra.my/scholarship.html