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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Win a $2,000 No-Essay College Scholarship
Sunday, January 24, 2010
150 scholarships available in 2010/2011 for youth in developing countries to follow in Belgium Masters
As part of the curriculum and international internships 2010-2011, the CIUF (Inter University Council of the French Community of Belgium) grants 150 scholarships and 70 training fellowships.
List of international courses and training (advanced training for development)
13 International Masters (in 1 academic year (12 months), from September 15, 2010 to September 15, 2011)
-Master in Aquaculture (10 scholarships available)
-Master in Transport Management (12 scholarships available)
-Master in Public Health - Guidance Health and Development (13 scholarships available)
-Master in Science and Environmental Management in Developing Countries (12 scholarships available)
-Master in Management of Animal and Plant Resources in Tropical Environments (12 scholarships available)
-Master in Management of Natural Hazards (11 scholarships available)
-Master in Science and Technology of Foods (11 scholarships available)
-Master in Transfusion Medicine (10 scholarships available)
-European Master in Microfinance (12 scholarships available)
-Master in Protecting Tropical and Subtropical Crops (10 scholarships available)
-Master in International Economics and Development (11 scholarships available)
-Master in Development, Environment and Societies (14 scholarships available)
-Master in Public Health Methodology (12 scholarships available)
5 International Internships
-Internship at the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in the University Libraries (14 scholarships available)
-Training in Geographic Information System (14 scholarships available)
-Training in Management Systems Health Services - economics and resource management / planning (network A) - Management Science and Research in Health Systems (chain B) (14 scholarships available)
Methodological in-Training Support for Innovation in Family Agriculture (14 scholarships available)
-Training in Environment and Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources (14 scholarships available)
Eligibility Criteria
If its application is admissible, it is necessary that the candidate:
1. Originates from a developing country. To be eligible, applicants must reside and work in their country at the time of the introduction of the case,
2. Only nationals of following countries are allowed to apply for grants CUD:
South Africa, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Peru, Philippines, DR Congo, Rwanda, El Salvador, Senegal, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
3. Is aged under 40 for courses, and less than 45 years for internships, and this at the start of training,
4. Holds a degree comparable to a diploma 2nd cycle of university education in Belgium. However, for certain courses, different requirements may be set, which will then be specified below,
5. Demonstrates a professional occupation in a developing country for at least two years after the end of his graduate or three years after his graduation when the applicant holds a diploma issued by 3rd round a university in an industrialized country,
6. Have a good knowledge of written French and spoken for trainings organized in another language, it is necessary to have a good knowledge of the course, written and spoken. We also ask candidates to commit to learn French in order to participate in daily life in Belgium,
7. Apply for ONE TRAINING
Modalities for the applications
How to submit a record of scholarship?
* The completed scholarship application and admission to a university francophone Belgium can be downloaded from this site.
* There will be thoroughly completed and sent to the CUD (University Commission for Development), only by regular mail or express mail, the CUD must be in possession for February 15 * 2010 (we do not consider the postmark. we do not take into account that the files arrived in our office by the deadline at the latest)
* Only will be considered the candidature files submitted on the appropriate forms, and in the language training is provided.
* All the necessary elements to the file must be transmitted in the same shipment. No additional file will be transmitted subsequently taken into consideration.
* All successful applicants and reserves will receive an email after the selections (May 2010). Unsuccessful applicants will receive an email in the month of June 2010.
* No document sent to the CUD will be returned to applicants.
* No follow-up will be given to files that do not meet the eligibility criteria clearly listed on the site (certified diploma, age, work experience ,...)
* before January 22, 2010 for the following courses:
* internship at the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in University Library
* internship methodological innovation support in family farming
» More info [Plz use google translator if Language problem]
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Alberta Scholarships Programs And Bursary Information
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) is the provincial gateway to help Albertans plan and achieve educational and career success! It provides information for career planning, post-secondary education and training, educational funding, job search, labor market trends, and workplace issues.
The website of Alberta Learning provides information on programs and educational services for people of all ages. The site includes links for students in the following areas: homework assistance, the request for transcripts, apply for a student loan and preparation for the world of work. There is also information for parents about the choice of schools, school councils, curriculum and the opportunity to nominate a teacher for the award of excellence in teaching.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Scholarships And Application Procedures to Study in China: 2009
The Department of the Chinese Ministry of Education Scholarship in accordance with the Chinese Government and the governments of the countries and relevant international organizations, educational exchanges signed an agreement or understanding reached provide full scholarships or partial scholarships. Including undergraduate scholarships, graduate scholarships, fellowships, Dr., Chinese student scholarships, student scholarships and ordinary senior student scholarships. Applicants may apply to the host country is responsible for government departments to send students, the institution or the Chinese Embassy in the host country (Consulate General) to apply.
International students under Chinese Government Scholarship Programs (hereinafter referred to as scholarship students) will be allocated in Chinese institutions of higher education designated by the Ministry of Education of China (hereinafter referred to as MOE). Various disciplines in science, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, liberal arts and philosophy are available to international students in these institutions.
MOE formulates Chinese government scholarship plans, and entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to handle the enrollment of international students and carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.
Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship
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Categories of Applicants | Duration of Major Studies | Duration of Remedial Chinese Language courses | Duration of Scholarship |
academic years | ||||
1 | Undergraduates | 4-5 | 1-2 | 4-7 |
2 | Master degree students | 2-3 | 1-2 | 2-5 |
3 | Doctoral degree students | 3-4 | 1-2 | 3-6 |
4 | Chinese language students | 1-2 | none | Up to 2 |
5 | General scholars | 1 | 1 | Up to 2 |
6 | Senior scholars | 1 | 1 | Up to 2 |
1. According to the regulation stipulated by MOE, all the undergraduate programs are instructed in Chinese. Applicants with no command of Chinese are generally required to take Chinese language courses for 1-2 years before starting their academic programs. Applicants who apply for study in science, engineering, agriculture, medicine (western medicine), economics, management and law are required to take Chinese language courses for 1 year. Applicants who apply for study in literature, history, philosophy, and medicine (traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herb medicine) are required to take Chinese language courses for 2 years.
2. Some courses set for general scholars, senior scholars and postgraduate students in some universities can be conducted in English. Please refer to Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program and Academic Programs or the website of CSC (http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua) for details.
3. Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended in principle.
Application
The applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or the competent authorities in their home countries between January and April every year. Applicants may refer to the relevant authorities for details.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for undergraduate programs must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
- Applicants for master degree programs must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for Doctoral degree programs must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
- Chinese language students must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, will study Chinese language program in China.
- General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45, may study all majors besides Chinese language.
- Senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.
Details of the Scholarship
1. Full scholarship:
- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, fee for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;
- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.
Note: 1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the university’s arrangements should be born by the student himself.
2) Fee for basic learning materials covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other materials shall be at self expenses.
3) Monthly allowance is provided to students by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- Undergraduates: CNY 1,400 Yuan
- Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
- Master degree students, general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
- Doctoral degree students, senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan
Scholarship students shall receive their monthly allowance after registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount of that month. Students upon graduation will be given a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation time set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the next month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who do not get the monthly living allowance during holidays can get that upon their return on campus. For those students who do not register on time without permission from the university, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from the university over a month, the allowance will be suspended for one month.
Students who have to suspend their studies because of serious diseases should go back to the home country and pay for the international trip by themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for at most one year, and their living allowances will be suspended at the same time. The scholarship will be terminated for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.
4) New students will get one-off settlement subsidy upon arrival in China.
- CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to six months
- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year or more
5) Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals entrusted by the institution. The students should pay for a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations.
6) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the entrusted medical assistance agency provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. The claim of individual student will not be accepted by the insurance company.
7) One-off inter-city travel ticket (each for coming-in and leaving China)
Scholarship students are supposed to choose the nearest port to their admitting institutions for inter-city travel and a hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students transferring from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or Chinese language training institution, preparatory education institution is located, for students transferring from the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located, and for students transferring from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation. Expenses for food during the trip and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.
8) International travel expenses
MOE will provide round-trip or one-way international air ticket to scholarship students based on the reached agreements, and entrust CSC to take charge of booking the most direct and economical international air ticket for the students between Beijing and their capitals. If the students make a detour to China or return to their home countries, they shall afford the extra expenses. Expenses for the excess of baggage should be also self-afforded.
2. Partial scholarship
One or some items of the full scholarship (not including one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance).
Application Materials
The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in duplicate).
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC), filled in Chinese or in English. It can be downloaded from CSC website (www.csc.edu.cn).
2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they shall also provide studying certificates or employment documents. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
3. Applicants for undergraduate studies are required to provide notarized copy of senior high school transcripts. Applicants for other categories of studies also need to provide relevant notarized transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less than 500 words for scholars). Detailed research plan (additional paper can be attached) is required for postgraduates or scholars for advanced studies.
5. Applicants for master or doctoral degree studies and senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors. Applicants who apply in China for master or doctoral degree studies must submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the targeted university.
6. Applicants for music programs are requested to submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).
7. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results are valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take medical examination.
The above materials should reach CSC by April 30th 2009 via either the Chinese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s home country or the embassy of the applicant’s home country in China. Individual applications will not be accepted by CSC. Application materials will not be returned regardless of the result of application.
Selection of Institutions and Specialty
Applicants may choose one academic program and three institutions as personal preferences from the list of Chinese higher education institutions designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program & Academic Programs or the website of CSC (http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua) for details. Applicants are required to fill in their preferences of institutions and academic programs strictly in accordance with those listed in the Directory.
Approval and Notification
1. CSC will review all the application materials from the appointed authorities and CSC is authorized to make necessary adjustments on the applied institutions, academic programs and duration of study. The qualified applications will be forwarded to institutions and the final decision whether to admit the applicants or not will be made by them. The applications will be regarded as invalid and will not be processed if they fail to meet the enrollment requirements or the application materials are incomplete.
2. If overseas applicants for degree programs with exemption of examinations are academically ineligible to the programs, the universities will decide which degree program applicants will be offered or give them conditional offers. Students who attend Chinese language training courses or college preparatory courses before major studies must pass the entrance examinations or relevant courses required during their Chinese study or preparatory study before they enter their major studies. If preparatory undergraduate students fail to pass the examinations within the period prescribed in the Admission Notice, they can transfer to study majors of liberal arts and continue to study in China. Other students who fail to pass the examinations within the period prescribed in the Admission Notice shall complete their study as visiting students and return to their home countries.
3. Applicants are encouraged to contact the institutions and tutors prior to application and enclose the relevant admission or recommendation letter in the application materials.
4. Scholarship applicants accepted by Chinese institutions of higher education will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval from CSC and submitted to MOE for the record.
5. Students are not permitted, in principle, to change their specialties, institutions or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice after registration.
6. CSC will send the List of Accepted Students, Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study In China (JW201) to the relevant dispatching authorities by July 31, who will forward the documents to the students.
Contact China Scholarship Council
Telephone and E-mail:
Asia: 0086-10-66093923 yongq@csc.edu.cn
Central Asia: 0086-10-66093926/3925 jiangyuan@csc.edu.cn xmsun@csc.edu.cn
America & Oceania :0086-10-66093926/3925 jiangyuan@csc.edu.cn xmsun@csc.edu.cn
Africa: 0086-10-66093919/3920 sswu@csc.edu.cn lmeng@csc.edu.cn
Europe: 0086-10-66093921/3920 ljyu@csc.edu.cn lmeng@csc.edu.cn
Special Scholarship: 0086-10-66093925/3918 xmsun@csc.edu.cn lchen@csc.edu.cn
University Postgraduate Study Program & Degree Study in Provinces and Autonomous Regions Program: 0086-10-66093917/3918 jwang @csc.edu.cn lchen@csc.edu.cn
Fax: 0086-10-66093915
Web: http:// www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua/
More : Info
All Scholarships: All Chinese Government Scholarship Programs
Address: Level 13, Building A3, No.9 Chegongzhuang Avenue, Beijing 100044, P. R. China
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Call for applications in March 2009 - scholarships Hermes
Hermes The program aims to enable young post-doctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences from emerging countries (Asia: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru; South Africa, Central and Eastern Europe), to conduct research stays in France. The tours, for a term of between 3 and 9 months, are designed to enable researchers asked:
- To carry out individual research in a host laboratory,
- To integrate into networks of French and European scientists,
- To establish lasting cooperation between their institutions and the institutions.
Laboratories in France - research units belonging to university or a research organization in Paris or region - are chosen by visiting researchers. This choice is made in consultation with the scientific management of FMSH. It Candidates can help to establish the necessary contacts.
Conditions
Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent qualification).
They must belong to a research institution associated with universities, academies of science, or a research organization in their country.
The age limit is 40 years.
A practice of French and / or French is required, it is essential that the candidate control one of the working languages of the host laboratory.
Procedure
Entries must be submitted in two stages:
- A partial file electronically (application form, resume, list of publications, scientific project)
- The application forms by post in 3 copies.
More info on the call for applications Hermes
Presentation of the program Hermes
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Information
Neli Dobreva
neli.dobreva(at)msh-paris.fr
Sunday, January 4, 2009
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH IN GERMANY
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH
- Research grants for short term (1 to 6 months)
For PhD students and young researchers from all specialties.
Deadline: Until September 15, 2008 (for stays starting between January and April 2009).
Deadline: January 15 until 2009 (for stays starting between August 2009 and May 2009).
Deadline: Until May 15, 2009 (for stays starting between September 2009 and December
2009). - 25 research fellowships per year (see also "scholarships")
In cooperation with the Social Work Foundation "la Caixa". For graduates of all
specialties.
Period: from January 2 to April 11, 2009 (tbc). - Fellowships for research with PDI PhD (1 to 3 months)
For academics and researchers;
Deadline: Until September 15, 2008 (for stays starting between January and April 2009).
Deadline: March 15 until 2009 (for stays starting between July 2009 and January 2010). - Scholarships new invitation to alumni of DAAD (1 to 3 months)
For former fellows who enjoyed an annual scholarship of the DAAD in Germany
Deadline: Until September 15, 2008 (for stays starting between January and April 2009).
Deadline: March 15 until 2009 (for stays starting between July 2009 and January 2010). - Grants for visiting professors in Germany (3 to 48 months)
The German university must take the initiative to invite a visiting professor, to organize the project and apply for a grant. More information: www.daad.de / gastdozenten Until January 15 of each year (for October to February next year) Until July 15 each year (for April-July) - Year postdoctoral fellowship in biotechnology
In collaboration with Roche Diagnostics GmbH Applications at any time. Www.roche.de / diagnostics - Annual scholarships of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation:
For scientists and researchers with doctorate degree. Applications at any time. Www.humboldt-foundation.de - Database of scholarships offered to all other German organizations that provide
scholarships and research, according to specialty, education level and country of origin
www.funding-guide.de (in German and English - a service of the DAAD Germany)
Please consult the website of the DAAD in Germany: www.daad.de / stipendien
Monday, December 15, 2008
Scholarships in Uppsala University, Sweden
Uppsala University announces at the beginning of each semester available scholarships.
Faced filing periods in September and February is a list of the scholarships that are available to search just the semester. During the application period is given a full list of available scholarships here on the web. The list was also published in Uppsala student newspaper Ergo, and it is funding at the Faculty Student Office and at the reception at the university administration (Saint Olavinkatu 10 B) and on nations.
During the school year may also other scholarships available published. These are often targeted at specific groups of applicants and they may have different application periods. See separate announcements of scholarships, which can be sought now.
Even Nations distributes its own scholarships; more information on these is available at the respective nation.
Eligibility and selection
If the powers given to scholarship (kinship or the like) must be proved, such documents are attached. The university scholarship handbook is information about existing rules for the various scholarships. It can be purchased for SEK 30 at the Faculty Student Office or the university administration's Desk, St. Olofsg 10 B, plan 1. Scholarship Handbook is also posted at Uppsala College Administration website.
Scholarships are based only on full-time studies. While graduate students must be registered at 100 percent to be awarded the fellowship. Since a long time, the competitive situation was such that, unless special permission requirements for certain scholarship are met, the selection of fellows are among those who completed at least 4-5 semesters of study at the University.
The so-called "cap bursary regulates that a student can not hold several smaller grants in an amount exceeding the ceiling, currently £ 36,900 per year.
Students who hold a full training grants for graduate students or the equivalent income is only authorized to search the awards in category A (research grants) and B (IMGs) and scholarships under the statutes are intended only for research studies. Please note that travel can not be sought for already completed trip, or trip that began before the application deadline.
Data from the application documents, data processing.
Application
Application forms can be downloaded from the web, see link in the left margin, and can also be downloaded application times at the Faculty Student Office, at the reception at the university administration (both at St Olavinkatu 10 B) and on nations.
Results
Lists added scholarships are available on the Faculty Student Office, the Registry (St Olavinkatu 10 B, plan 1) and on student Nations at the end of the semester.
The awarded scholarship will be notified by mail. Applications from those who are not awarded a scholarship pulped.
Friday, December 5, 2008
The University of Manitoba, Canada, MSc and PhD Positions in Geochemistry
The geochemistry group in the department of geological sciences, University of Manitoba have funds to support several M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Projects include ore deposits, evolution of seawater and atmospheric composition, tectonics and geochronology.
Students interested in the application of stable and radiogenic isotopes to these or similar geological projects are encouraged to apply. The department of Geological Sciences has recently acquired several new instruments including, two Delta V Plus with peripherals for the analysis of H, C, O, N and S, and a Cameca 7f magnetic sector secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) for light and heavy isotopic analysis. These new labs complement the X-ray and microbeam facilities, which include SX100 electron microprobe, SEM, LA-ICP-MS, FTIR, Mossbauer, and powder and single crystal diffractometers.
Interested students should contact:
* Andrey Bekker (Precambrian atmospheric and ocean composition)
bekker[ at ]cc.umanitoba.ca
* Alfredo Camacho (Tectonics and geochronology)
camacho[ at ]cc.umanitoba.ca
* Mostafa Fayek (Uranium deposit research and exploration)
fayek[ at ]cc.umanitoba.ca
