Vancouver Film School
2012 Women in Games Scholarship

This is a unique opportunity for you to win a full-tuition scholarship to the Game Design program at VFS. The acclaimed one-year program is second to none in terms of its depth, hands-on instruction, and respect from the industry. It mimics the game development and production environment, so that our graduates are as prepared as possible to begin their careers in this rapidly growing and exciting industry.

VFS Game Design alumni distinguish themselves throughout the industry. They hold key design and producing positions at companies like BioWare, Radical, and Volition, and their credits include Mass Effect 2, Space Marines, Dead Rising 2, Prototype, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and many others. Our female graduates have fared very well as professional game designers, working at studios ranging from EA to BigPark on titles like SOCOM: Fire Team Bravo 3 and Skate 2. Opportunities abound for female Game Design students, and VFS’s full-tuition scholarship can help start one winner on her path to a career in the game industry. This scholarship is worth $32,250 CAD, or up to $49,250 CAD if you are an international student.

With the assistance of this scholarship, you will explore the world of games from every facet – what a good game looks and sounds like, how it progresses, and how to design for play. For one intensive year, you will embark on a journey of discovery and finish rewarded and excited to take the next step towards fulfilling your dream in the game industry. Good luck with your quest!

Please read the following instructions carefully, as incomplete applications will not be processed.

Rules & Regulations

The 2012 Women in Games Scholarship applies only to the Game Design program at VFS and cannot be applied to any other VFS program.
Applicants who have already been accepted into a VFS program can apply for this scholarship; however, this scholarship must be used singularly and cannot be used in combination with any other bursary or scholarship already received. Previous applicants must re-submit their application with a completed scholarship application form.
Applicants must be female and must be at least 19 years old or have graduated from high school.
Employees and contractors of Vancouver Film School, scholarship partners, and members of the VFS scholarship selection committee and their spouses or immediate family members are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Employees and contractors of scholarship providers, partners, and members of the scholarship selection committee and their spouses or immediate family members are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Applications must be completed and submitted in a single sealed envelope. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To be eligible, applications must be submitted in person at the Game Design Open House on Sunday, January 22, 2012, or received by mail by no later than March 31, 2012. Applications should be addressed as follows:

Dave Warfield, Head of Game Design
2012 Women in Games Scholarship Application
200 – 198 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H2
CANADA

Applications must include the following:
A completed application form.
A clear copy of a government-issued photo ID indicating your date of birth and legal name.
Two letters of recommendation that include the contact information of your references. References should include comments on your creative ability, work ethic, ability to take criticism, ability to work in a team environment, and previous accomplishments.
A resume detailing your work history and education.
Transcripts from any institution you attended within the past five years (copies will suffice).
VFS transcripts showing the successful completion of VFS’s Foundation Visual Art & Design program.
OR
A one-page (maximum) synopsis of a game that you are passionate about creating. Explain the concept, vision, or idea. Include the genre of game you would utilize. Make references to other games to explain how you would make your game. In addition, provide a one-page (maximum) outline detailing your story, possible levels, and characters. Provide 1-2 pages (maximum) of diagrams explaining any features or game mechanics and a simplified map of the game world described in your synopsis.
Completed questionnaire (see page 3).
An open letter (500-1000 words) addressed to the Women in Games Scholarship Committee explaining why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship. Outline exactly how you intend to leverage this scholarship towards your career in the game industry. Explain why you believe you can be successful in the industry and your plan on achieving success if you receive the scholarship.
Acceptable proof of your proficiency in English (if English is not your native language), which can include any of the following:
TOEFL score of 520 (190 Computer-Based Test)
TOEIC score of 700
IELTS Band 5.5
LPI Level 4
Cambridge Advanced English
Transcripts from an English-speaking high school or an accredited English-speaking post-secondary institution
Any materials supplied with the application will not be returned.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s talent, creativity, discipline, and focus, as well as the selection criteria outlined for this scholarship, and the applicant must meet all admissions requirements. The judging committee will consist of faculty and representatives from VFS, as well as scholarship providers. The decision of the judging committee is final.
This scholarships covers the costs for your tuition and specific program supplies. The scholarship recipient is responsible for all additional costs necessary to complete the program of study (including housing, transportation, food, and incidentals). If the winner cannot commit to attending VFS for any reason within two weeks of being notified that he or she has been selected to receive a scholarship, another scholarship winner will be chosen.
Applicants must be able to attend VFS by no later than June 25, 2012.
Applications will be accepted until 16:30 PST March 31, 2012. Any application that has not arrived at the above-noted VFS address will not be eligible. All applications will be reviewed and the winner will be announced on or around April 17, 2012.
The winning recipient may be required to maintain a blog that captures and illustrates her experience in attending the VFS Game Design program. All setup and hosting costs will be covered by VFS.
VFS reserves the right to cancel this scholarship initiative at any time, at its sole discretion, in the event of any administrative conflict or error. VFS reserves the right to modify the rules of this scholarship in any way or at any time as long as reasonable notice is given. This program is void where prohibited by law and is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state, and local laws and regulations.

For questions or to speak to an Admissions Advisor, please call our Inquiries Department at 604.685.5808 or toll-free in Canada or the U.S. at 1.800.661.4101.

For more information, please visit official website: gamedesignexpo.com
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Applications are invited for the prestigious School of Psychology International Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2012.

The scholarships have been created to attract the best international students to the School, who will contribute to its intellectually vibrant and diverse environment.

The scholarships will be worth £2,000 (for the first year of study only) towards the cost of tuition fees, and are offered to nationals of any country paying international fees.

Applicants will be judged on the basis of an essay entitled, ‘Is Psychology a ‘real’ science? Discuss’, along with the information provided on their UCAS forms

Criteria
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, all of the four conditions below must have been satisfied:

an application must have been made for a single honours degree course with the School of Psychology.
the applicant must have received an offer of a place on such a single honours degree course.
the University must have received confirmation of the applicant’s firm acceptance of the offer.
the applicant must have demonstrated ability to fund their study programme.

How to apply
Submit an original essay of 1,500 words (maximum) entitled ‘Is Psychology a ‘real’ science? Discuss’, to psych-gen@kent.ac.uk by Friday 30th March 2012.

The School of Psychology reserves the right not to allocate the awards if the selection panel is unable to identify a suitable candidate. We expect to inform candidates whether or not they have been successful by Monday 16th April 2012.

For more information, please visit official website: www.kent.ac.uk
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The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is offering several scholarships which will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant equivalent to that offered by the Research Councils (£13,590 in 2011-12).

These scholarships will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum period of three and a half years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

The scholarship includes a travel grant of up to £1750 to allow students to present their work at national and international conferences.

Criteria
Candidates must hold a good Honours degree (First or 2i) and preferably a Master’s degree (MSc, MMath, Msci) at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent.

The scholarship competition is open to all postgraduate research applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students as well as full-time and part-time postgraduate research students are invited to apply.

How to apply
To be eligible for these scholarships, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent. To be considered for one of these scholarship, applicants should select the box `School Scholarship’ under ‘How are you intending to fund your studies?’ on the Kent application form: http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/index.html

Applications for PhD scholarships will be considered in two rounds. The deadlines for receipt of completed applications are:

First deadline 20th April 2012
Second deadline 22nd June 2012

For further information please contact:

School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
Cornwallis Building
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent CT2 7NF
Email: smsaspgadmin@kent.ac.uk
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The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists accepts applications from journalists of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly beginning in September each year. Following extensive review of the applications the Fund board of directors selects four recipients each year.

The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to see the United Nations at work and to report on its proceedings for news media in their home countries. Over the past five decades, fellowships have been awarded to hundreds of journalists from the developing world. These awards require the presence of the selected journalist in New York during the first few months of the General Assembly session and should be regarded as an opportunity for news organizations and journalists to provide their audiences with special assignment news coverage from U.N. headquarters.

Successful applicants must obtain a leave of absence from their employers. By endorsing the application of a staff journalist for a fellowship, the editor undertakes to meet all telephone or other transmission charges and to publish or broadcast copy filed by the reporter. Applicants must be full-time, professional journalists between 25 and 35 years old, be employed by a recognized print, radio, television, or internet media organization, and have a good working knowledge of English.

The Fund will provide: round-trip airfare to New York; accommodations; health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities. The Fund will not be responsible for other expenses of a personal nature, such as telephone calls.

2012 Fellowship Eligibility Criteria, Documentation Requirements and Application

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists fellowship is open to individuals who:

Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. For 2012 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2011 Fellows – China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria — in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
Currently live in and write for media in a developing country.
Are between the ages of 25 and 35.
Have a very good command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only.
Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bonafide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.
Are prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Please include all of the following documents with your signed application. Applications WITHOUT the following documents will NOT be considered.

Copies of representative selections of your work, such as newspaper clippings, audio tapes, video tapes or Internet submissions. The selections must be work produced in 2011 or 2012 – not earlier. The judges will look for entries with insight and originality. Investigative work is welcome.
For newspaper clippings not in English, include an English translation or summary.
For audio tape and video tape submissions, include a written transcription or a summary in English, even if the originals are in English.
Video submissions should be in DVD, CD or VHS (preferably NTSC) format.
For video and broadcast applicants, kindly send a CD that can be read or send regular size audio tapes (no mini tapes).
Originally signed letters from two individuals who supervised you and can comment on your journalism experience and qualifications.
Endorsement of the Fellowship application from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs you. This endorsement must be originally signed and should:
Grant you a leave of absence from your current duties in the event you are awarded a Fellowship.
States 1) plans for using the material prepared by you during the Fellowship, and 2) the arrangements made to file your reports while you are at the United Nations and in New York.
Sets forth the plans for you upon completion of the Fellowship and your return from New York.
Summary statement. On a separate sheet of paper, explain in not less than 300 words why you are applying for this Fellowship and what you expect to gain from the experience.
Two recent photographs (passport size or larger). Please place these photos in a separate secure envelope and affix them to the front of your application.
If available, include a copy of your passport. If you do not currently have a passport, you are advised to obtain one as soon as possible so that, if selected, you can immediately proceed to obtaining a journalist visa.

NOTE: Applicants and/or their employers are required to provide equipment necessary for the applicants to efficiently and effectively report from the United Nations. Such equipment should include a laptop or notebook computer, digital camera (if appropriate), audio/visual recording and equipment needed for transmission, especially for TV. Selected journalists must be prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print, and arrive with a laptop enabled for WIFI.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Friday, March 30, 2012

Your application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED unless you 1) meet all Eligibility Criteria, 2) satisfy all Documentation Requirements and 3) submit a completed Fellowship Application Form by the stated deadline.

For more information, please visit official website: unjournalismfellowship.org
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The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Scholarship encourages scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research towards informing policy making in the United Arab Emirates. The Scholarship is open to Ph.D. students from all nationalities studying at an accredited university in the UAE or abroad.

The Scholarship financially supports doctoral candidates in the research phase of their dissertation. In its initial phase, two awards are granted annually for applied research projects to be conducted in the UAE. The Scholarship covers all student expenses, including return airfares from the country of origin, accommodation in the UAE for the duration of research and a stipend to cover cost of living and assistance with the research.

OBJECTIVES
The Scholarship provides the opportunity for distinguished university graduate researchers to utilize their potentials in providing cutting edge applied research.

Further, it fosters high quality research and develops the research capacity in the region whilst promoting cross-cultural exchange and cooperation between highly recognized universities world wide and national institutions in the UAE.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be candidates for the doctoral degree at an accredited graduate institution wishing to participate in field research for their dissertation. Applicants may not be on probation, suspension or other provisional registration and must have English proficiency with a minimum score

SELECTION CRITERIA
The Scholarship is awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance and relevance of research proposal. The applicant’s intended field of study is also considered in the evaluation process with preference given to those candidates pursuing a degree in education or a directly related field of study. The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Directors and Advisory Board serve as the evaluation and selection committee.

APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to apply online, you will need the following documents:

The latest available official transcript and transcripts of completed degrees
A resume outlining educational background, work experience, co-curricular and extracurricular activities
A copy of the approved research proposal or preliminary proposal
A two page essay outlining the reason/s why the candidate is interested in the scholarships
Two letters of reference that address the suitability of the candidate. One letter must be from the candidate’s doctoral advisor and the other should be from another academic and must indicate the nature of the relationship with the candidate and the length of time of the relationship

All materials submitted for consideration will automatically become the property of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and will not be returned to the sender.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application deadline for the 2011-2012 Doctoral Research Scholarship has now passed. We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Applications will be open until June 30, 2012.

For more information, please visit official website: www.alqasimifoundation.com




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The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).

When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.

Admission Requirements

MA (International Relations) (MAIR) and Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Applicants for the MAIR and MIA should normally have obtained at least a Distinction average in their bachelor degree, or the equivalent. The degree should be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities. Those with a bachelor degree with Distinction average in a non-cognate discipline will be admitted to the Master’s Foundation program for a semester. As a guide, Distinction refers to an A/B+ average, 2(1) Honours in the British system, and 14/20 in the French system.

Graduate Diploma in International Affairs (GDIA) and Graduate Certificate in International Relations (GCIR)
Applicants for the GDIA and the GCIR should normally have obtained a Bachelor degree with a Credit average. Although a degree in the social sciences would be an advantage, degrees in other areas will be considered.

Process
All domestic applications for the graduate coursework qualifications must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). The UAC code for the qualifications are:

832903 / 835903 — Graduate Certificate in International Relations
832902 / 833902 / 835902 — Graduate Diploma in International Affairs
832901 / 833901 / 835901 — Master of International Affairs
832900 / 835900 — Master of Arts (International Relations)
832949 — Master of International Affairs / Master of Diplomacy
047930C — Master of Arts (International Relations) / Master of Diplomacy

All International applications for the graduate coursework qualifications must be made directly to ANU Apply online at ANU Apply Online

Attach to your completed online application form, scanned certified copies of the following documents,

copies of full academic transcripts (bring originals when enrolling)
English language proficiency test results (in accordance with Admission Requirements see below)
list at least one academic referee on your application form who we can contact by email.

OR send certified copies of the above documents directly to:

Graduate Studies in International Affairs
Department of International Relations
School of International, Political & Strategic Studies
Hedley Bull Centre, Building 130
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

fax +61 2 6125 7693
phone +61 2 6125 3793
email gsia@anu.edu.au

Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship (to commence the MA(IR) in February 2013): 31 October 2012

For more information, please visit official website: ips.cap.anu.edu.au

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