2013 PhD scholarship at The Nordic Africa Institute, Sweden

This PhD scholarship award will cover travel expenses to and from Uppsala and include a shared office and free accommodation at Gästhem Samariten, centrally located in Uppsala.

Description
The Nordic Africa Institute, which encourages research and studies on Africa in the Nordic countries, invites applications for a couple of scholarships for a one or two months stay at the Institute to study at the Institute's library.

The purpose of the scholarship is to offer PhD candidates links to the existing research at the Nordic Africa Institute and to provide access to resources at the institute, such as the NAI library with its large collection of literature on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, government publications).

Benefits: The scholarships cover travel expenses to and from Uppsala and include a shared office and free accommodation at Gästhem Samariten, centrally located in Uppsala.

Eligibility
PhD candidates at universities and research centres in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) awarding doctoral degrees in social sciences and humanities, are eligible candidates, regardless of citizenship.

The PhD research should relate to current research at the Institute. The research at the Institute is organized into broad thematic clusters. The current clusters are Conflict, Security and Democratic Transformation; Urban Dynamics; Rural and Agrarian Change, Property and Resources; and Globalization, Trade and Regional Integration. The application should indicate which of the different research clusters the PhD candidate intends to link up with during the time as scholarship holder and in which ways the PhD research relates to the research cluster.

Application Procedure
Further information of the application process, please contact:
Inga-Britt Isaksson Faris, e-mail
inga-britt.faris@nai.uu.se
Phone: +46-18 471 52 47
 

Submission Deadline
1 October 2013

Website Link
http://www.nai.uu.se/scholarships/phd_candidates/

The African Guest Researchers' Scholarship Programme,Sweden

This scholarship programme is directed at scholars in Africa, engaged in research on the African continent. Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

Description
One important task of the Nordic Africa Institute is to establish and maintain relations with African research communities. This is inter alia carried out through a Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme, the aim of which is to provide opportunities for African scholars to pursue their own research projects, thereby indirectly strengthening the academic milieux in African countries, and promoting scholarly exchange with Nordic research communities.

Eligibility
The Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme is directed at scholars in Africa engaged in research on/about the African continent and with a proven track record of extensive research experience. The applicant should be placed at or affiliated with an African university or other African research institution. We would especially like to encourage women to apply for these scholarships.

Applications are invited from scholars with research projects related to current thematic research clusters at the Institute:

• Agrarian Change, Property and Resources
• Conflict, Displacement and Transformation
• Globalization, Trade and Regional Integration
• Urban Dynamics

Application Procedure
Please download and complete the application form at the link below.
 

Submission Deadline
1 April 2013

Website Link
http://www.nai.uu.se/scholarships/african/ 

International Graduate Scholarships at the University of the Arts London, UK

The University of the Arts London is now offering International Graduate Scholarships. The scholarship is provided to learn fashion menswear, Fashion Journalism, Conservation and theater Design.

Description
The scholarships is awarded to carefully selected students accepted to study on specific MA programmes at the University of the Arts London, for enrollment in academic year 2012/2013. For the 2013/2014 academic year, the University of the Arts London is offering postgraduate scholarships for international MA and PhD students.  Scholarships will be awarded to individuals with the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution in the art, design, communication or performance worlds.

Benefits: Each International Graduate Scholarship is worth the tuition fees of the selected MA course. Tuition fees will be paid directly to the University. Successful candidates must bring their award letter to enrollment.

Eligibility

• be assessed as an “international” student (paying the international fee band),
• hold an offer for one of the eligible full-time MA courses attached to the scholarships, offered at one of the six colleges of University of the Arts London,
• be an undergraduate student expecting to graduate with an Honours,
• be a graduate, having already gained a good bachelors degree from a Higher Education institution OR (for applicants without a bachelors degree),
• be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience.

Application Procedure
Please find further guideline at the link below.

Submission Deadline

• For courses starting in September/October 2013: Application deadline is 14th June 2013.
• For courses starting in January 2014: Application deadline is 27th September 2013.

Website Link
http://www.arts.ac.uk/fees-funding/funding/postgraduatestudents/

Post-Doctoral Fellowship on The New Transparency Project at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada

The Post-doctoral Fellowship are sought within a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)-funded project on The New Transparency at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. The candidates will be expected to work with The New Transparency research team to support the online dissemination of existing research findings and conduct research related to the major project Transparent Lives: Surveillance in Canada. One Post-doctoral Fellowship ($36,000 CAD + benefits) is available for one year, starting date as soon as possible.

Description
This is a seven-year Major Collaborative Research Initiative (MCRI) project (2008-2015). The successful applicant will be working with The New Transparency research team to support the online dissemination of existing research findings and conduct research related to the major project Transparent Lives: Surveillance in Canada. This project is a current assessment of surveillance investigating the major forms of monitoring, tracking, tracing, recording and processing of personal data in the full range of organizations, both governmental and commercial, in the Canadian context.

Benefits: 

This Post-doctoral Fellowship ($36,000 CAD + benefits) is available for one year, starting date as soon as possible.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have an demonstrable interest in surveillance studies. Experience with bilingualism (French and English), and statistical analysis would be an asset.
• Applicants should have a PhD in the social sciences. Opportunities will be given to pursue some original research and some teaching responsibilities may be available to suitably qualified candidates.

Application Procedure
Please provide a curriculum vitae, transcripts, a sample publication or work-in-progress, two letters of reference and a letter of application. These documents must be sent to Ms Joan Sharpe, Project Administrator, Surveillance Studies Centre, c/o Department of Sociology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6.

Submission Deadline
22 February 2013

Website Link
http://www.sscqueens.org/news/position-available-post-doctoral-fellowship-0

2013 Latino Employee Network of Union Pacific Scholarship, USA

The Latino Employee Network of Union Pacific Scholarship is undergraduate scholarship. The successful applicants will be awarded $1,000. Applicants must be of Latino or Hispanic heritage and be residents of either Omaha (NE), Council Bluffs (IA) or the surrounding metro-area.

Description
Latino Employee Network of Union Pacific Scholarship is an essay scholarship. The current round requires the applicants to write essay of the following issue:

"Education is an indivisible part of the prosperity of the nation. The more educated and cultured people there are in the country the more flourishing and thrifty the country is. Comment on this issue, argument your decision"

Eligibility
Interested applicants should be of Latino or Hispanic heritage and be residents of either Omaha (NE), Council Bluffs (IA) or the surrounding metro-area.  Students must be enrolled in an ACE accreted college/university and be pursuing an undergrad degree.

Application Procedure
In addition to essay, applicants should provide two references, a copy of their transcript, and a letter of enrollment.

Submission Deadline
January 31, 2013

Website Link
http://apps.educationquest.org/pdfs/SQlatino_employee_ntwk.pdf

2013 The SHPE Foundation Scholarships, USA

The SHPE Foundation Scholarships are specially offered for Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 – $5,000.

Description
The main consideration in selecting the recipients of the SHPE Foundation Scholarships is merit-based and need-based scholarships. Students must be deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Eligibility
The applicants must have a minimum High School and Undergraduate 2.75 GPA Graduate 3.00 GPA Dissertation 3.50 GPA both at the time of application and throughout the scholarship period, and students must be registered full time (12 hrs undergraduate / 9 hrs graduate) in a science, technology, engineering, or math discipline.

Application Procedure
To apply this scholarship you must provide the following documents:

• Application Form
• Scholarship Certification Form
• Personal Statement (completed through the online application)
• Transcript
• Recommendation Letter from a teacher or faculty
• Resume

Submission Deadline
May 1st, 2013

Website Link
http://shpe.threshtech.com/ahetems/scholarship.action

BUTEX Undergraduate Scholarship for UK and International students, UK

Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.

Description
The successful applicants of the BUTEX undergraduate scholarship will be awarded funds worth £500 and will be paid to the winners once they have arrived and registered at their host university for each recipient.

Eligibility
UK Students

• undergraduate students currently registered at a UK university which is BUTEX-affiliated.
• been offered a study abroad or exchange place which is not eligible for an ERASMUS grant.
• your study abroad or exchange placement must be for the academic year 2013 / 2014 (i.e. commence at either the start of the September / October term 2013 or, if you are a semester 2 student, at the start of the January / February term 2014.
• your place must be for a minimum of one semester.

International Students

• undergraduate students whose study abroad placement is not eligible for an ERASMUS grant
• been offered a study abroad or exchange place at a UK university or college which is BUTEX-affiliated.
• your study abroad or exchange placement must be for the academic year 2013 / 2014 (i.e. commence at either the start of the September / October term 2013 or, if you are a semester 2 student, at the start of the January / February term 2014.
• your place must be for a minimum of one semester.

Application Procedure
To find further instruction, Please visit this link: http://www.butex.ac.uk/scholarships/how-to-apply/

Submission Deadline
31st May 2013

Website Link
http://www.butex.ac.uk/scholarships/

2013/2014 Canadian Scholarship at Griffith University, Australia

Griffith University offers AUD$1,500 per semester for for a maximum of two semesters. The application will be accepted before 3 May 2013.
Description
The Griffith University in Australia has two (2) waiver scholarships - covering tuition for a maximum of two semesters not in excess of AUD$1,500 per semester.  The scholarships are on offer to students from our Canadian Colleges partner schools commencing in July 2013. Applications will be assessed on academic merit, demonstrated leadership and personal character.

Eligibility
The candidates will be expected to meet the following requirements:

• are a graduand of one of the Canadian Colleges with an approved articulation agreement with Griffith University;
• have applied to Griffith University and who satisfy all appropriate entry requirements for the proposed degree program, including results of previous tertiary level studies, secondary school level studies and English language proficiency as per Griffith University's Admission Policy for Coursework Postgraduate Programs
• will be commencing (not existing) students at Griffith University;
• are enrolling as a full-time student in a degree at Griffith University; and
• must not have previously been awarded this scholarship

Application Procedure
Please download the application form at: http://www.griffith.edu.au

Submission Deadline
3 May 2013

Website Link
http://www.griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance/scholarships/griffith-international-scholarships/canada

2013/2014 MILEAD Empowerment and Leadership Fellowship for Young African Women

Scholarship Name: Moremi Initiative for Empowerment And Leadership Development (MILEAD) Fellowship Program

Brief description

Moremi Initiative announce its call for applications for the 2013 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program for young African women living in Africa and the Diaspora

Accepted Subject Areas?

Leadership development

About Scholarship

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them tackle issues affecting women in their communities and society as a whole- by equipping them with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders.

Scholarship Offered Since: 2004

By what Criteria is Selection Made?

Fellowship will be awarded to outstanding young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible for the one-year program, an applicant must

§  be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora;

§  agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEA- including a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana;

§  commit to a community change project

§  be between 19 – 25 years of age.

How Many Scholarship Positions are available?

The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women

What are the benefits?

Development of transformational leadership skills among other benefits

How long will sponsorship last? One year

Eligible African Countries

All African countries

To be taken at (country): Ghana

What time of year does Application Close?

The application deadline for completed MILEAD Fellows applications to be submitted for review is March 15, 2013.

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

Application forms are available online or by request via email. Completed application form must be submitted with two letters of recommendation and CV. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email.

How can I get more information?

If you need more Information about this scholarship, visit the Scholarship Application page

Sponsors

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative)

Important Notes:

Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package.

Please review program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application.

About Moremi

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa is a non-profit organization that operates throughout Africa. To achieve its mission, Moremi Initiative pursues proactive strategies to develop and empower young women and girls to take on leadership roles in their communities.

Established in 2004 as Women’s Initiative for Empowerment and Leadership Development (WIELD) Foundation, Moremi Initiative grew from a Ghana-based leadership development program to a pan-African wide program

Our offices are based in Ghana, Nigeria and United States, operating across Africa.

Kofi Annan MBA Fellowship for Developing Countries to Study at ESMT Berlin(€58,000), Germany 2013/2014

Scholarship Name: Kofi Annan Fellowship for outstanding leadership potentials from developing countries

Brief description

The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation offers fellowship grant for an emerging leader from a developing country for a one-year full-time MBA education at European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin, Germany 2013/2014

Accepted Subject Areas?

Masters in Business Administration

About Scholarship

The Kofi Annan Fellowship provides the opportunity for talented and motivated students from developing countries who do not belong to a privileged class and lack sufficient financial means to study management at ESMT in Berlin and graduate with a prestigious MBA from the most international business school in Germany.

Upon return to their home countries, the fellows are expected to contribute to the strengthening of entrepreneurial capacity and the fostering of a stable market economy as an effective catalyst for their country’s development, job creation, and poverty alleviation.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

Scholarship Type: Full fee MBA Scholarship

Who is qualified to apply?

Bachelor degree of any kind, a minimum of three years’ professional experience, GMAT, fluency in written and spoken English, willingness to contribute to building the economy and society of the home country with entrepreneurial impetus.

Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country or region to participate in the development of the local or regional economy.

How Many Scholarship Positions are available? Up to three (3) fellowships are available each year.

What are the benefits?

Value of the fellowship is € 58,000. Fellows will have a full scholarship from ESMT plus fair compensation for costs like travel, visa, housing, insurance, placement, networking, accommodation, and program-related fees.

How long will sponsorship last? For the duration of the MBA (Masters) programme

Eligible Countries

Applicants must be resident in one of the UN’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

To be taken at (country): Berlin, Germany

What time of year does Application Close?

Application deadline is 30 September 2013, annually.

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

For more information, please download this brochure.

How can I get more information?

If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage

Sponsors

ESMT in cooperation with the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation in The Hague, Netherlands

Important Notes:

The purpose of the business school fellowship is to make significant contributions to least developed countries (LDCs) and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and to strengthen the awareness for responsibility in leadership in developed countries.

2013/14 INSEAD Freddy Salem Scholarships for Students from Nigeria, Togo, Benin and Ghana

Scholarship Name: INSEAD Freddy Salem Scholarships

Brief description

Financialassistance for students from a West Africa country (Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin) to study for MBA programme at INSEAD in France and Singapore for 2013/2014

Accepted Subject Areas?

MBA and financial management related degree programmes

About Scholarship

A successful entrepreneur since he graduated from INSEAD, Freddy Salem (MBA ’66) has run several private businesses in West Africa, Russia and the US. Keen to foster economic development in West Africa, Freddy Salem supports education initiatives that develop business talent for the region.

In awarding these scholarships, INSEAD shall particularly seek candidates from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

By what Criteria is Selection Made?

Candidates for the INSEAD scholarships will need to demonstrate:

§  academic achievement and promise

§  aptitude for business and financial management, and

§  a strong likelihood of spending the better part of their working careers in West Africa.

Essay topic :

The essays submitted for INSEAD Need-based Scholarships will be reviewed

Who is qualified to apply?

§  Candidates must be nationals from a West Africa country (preferably Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin) and will have spent most of their lives and received most or part of their education in Africa.

§  Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

How Many Scholarships are available? Not Available

What are the benefits?

Up to €20,000 financial aid will be awarded

How long will sponsorship last?

The scholarship is a onetime financial offer to pay for the recipients’ full time MBA programme

Eligible African Countries

Scholarship is open for postgraduate candidates from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin

To be taken at (country): INSEAD France and Singapore

What time of year does Application Close?

13 February 2013 for July Class (starts in September 2013).

22 August 2013 for December Class (starts in January 2014).

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

To be considered for this scholarship, please refer to the INSEAD Need-based Scholarship pages and submit your application and background material accordingly.

Sponsors

Freddy Salem, a successful entrepreneur who graduated from INSEAD since 1966

How can I get more information?

If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage

Important Notes:

All scholarship applications are online except where mentioned in the scholarship description. To submit an application, first follow the scholarship guide (link above) and get yourself registered