Scholarships for summer courses in 2009 in a German university (3 to 4 weeks) For advanced students (with a German Mittelstufe 1). Deadline:January 15 until 2009.
Scholarships for intensive German courses in Germany 2009 (2 months) For advanced students of all specialties (except Germany and Philology German translation) with a basic knowledge of German (equivalent to A1 to the M1 Goethe Institut) Deadline:January 15 until 2009.
25 postgraduate scholarships annually (up to 1 years - see also "research grants") In cooperation with the Social Work Foundation "la Caixa". For graduates of all specialties. Period: from January 2 to April 11, 2009 (tbc).
Scholarship for study tours to Germany (from 7 to 12 days) For groups of 10 to 15 students from 3rd year or more Deadline: Until October 1, 2008 (for travel from March 1, 2009) Period: January 1 until 2009 (for travel from June 1, 2009) Deadline: Until April 1, 2009 (for travel from September 1, 2009)
Scholarships' Wardwell 'of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation For students of Spanish music and musicology Deadline: until January 10, 2009 More information on DAAD scholarships and application forms: Spain DAAD - Information Center - C / Manso, 24-28, 3 or (Goethe Institut) - 08015 Barcelona Tel / Fax: 93 424 4010 - info@daad.es - www.daad.es / scholarships
The Department of Human Development of the Organization of American States (OAS) announced the opening of its Fellowship Program for Academic Studies postgraduate academic cycle from 2009 to 2010. The scholarships will be awarded to students citizens of the OAS member states who wish to undertake graduate studies or research (a Masters or PhD level) in another Member State, except for citizenship or permanent residence. The field of study of applicants to be related to one of the priority areas established in the Strategic Plan for Partnership for the OAS 2006-2009, namely: Social development and creation of productive employment, education, economic diversification and integration, trade liberalization and access to markets, development and scientific exchange and technology transfer, strengthening of democratic institutions, sustainable tourism, sustainable development and environment, and culture.
To apply, candidates must complete the electronic application form Scholarship online, print it, attach the required documents and submit your application package to the National Liaison Office (ONE) of their country of origin or legal permanent residency. Your ONE informed of the deadline for receipt of applications.
For additional information about the Liaison and the required documents, visit the website for OAS Academic Studies, or write to becas@oas.org.
Electrical Energy Management Group, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
A fully-funded 3½ year PhD studentship is available in the Electrical Energy Management Group at the University of Bristol for research involving modular and scalable pico-hydro generation (1kW) for grid-tied DC mini-grids. This project provides a unique opportunity to combine state-of-the-art electrical engineering research, development work in remote areas overseas with a well-known charity, and sponsorship by a company that is world leading in design and manufacturing. The work will include power electronics, mechanical design, and a mix of other theoretical and practical work. The PhD candidate will be expected to have an electrical engineering background, and demonstrate a strong interest in mechanical design and development work.
Salary: Up to £18,000pa tax free. The fully funded PhD studentship is available to any nationality, however if you are not a UK Home student (or EU student who has spent the past three years in the UK), the salary would need to be reduced to cover overseas university fees. When you apply, please indicate whether you are eligible for UK Home funding, or if you have other sources of funds.
The studentship is available now and the closing date for applications is 31 January 2009.
Please either email a cover letter stating your interests and a full CV (including grades) to Dr Bernard Stark (bernard.stark[ at ]bristol.ac.uk) or email to arrange an informal discussion.
The online scholarship application is now available!
The American Library Association, usually known by its acronym ALA, is an institution that a nuclear 64,000 librarians and library associations in the United States. Its mission is to promote the highest quality in information services and libraries, through the public access to information. It's probably one of the most active professional associations and with more partners in the world.
Scholarship money is available for future librarians. The American Library Association (ALA) has more than $ 300,000 for students who are studying library science or school library half at the master's degree level. Scholarships typically range from $ 1500 to $ 6500 per student per year. The application and instructions are available online at www.ala.org / scholarships. The application deadline is March 1, 2009.
The following items are required for all scholarship applications. Be sure to check the requirements of the specific scholarship for which you are applying because you may need to mail additional documents.
1. Required. Completed online application (which includes a personal statement). 2. Required. Completed references (only references on the official online form will be accepted). A total of three references must be submitted. You will be prompted to indicate your professional references within the online application. 3. Required. Official academic transcripts from institutions where you received your bachelors degree. Thesecan be submitted directly from the institution, or mailed in the unopened envelope as received from the degree-granting institutions along with any other materials you may need to submit. Only official (sealed) copies will be accepted. All items must be received in the ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse by March 1st to be considered. The mailing address is: ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611.
Note: The completion of the application is the responsibility of the applicant.
Three major factors are considered in awarding these scholarships: a) academic excellence; b) leadership; and c) evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship.
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4279 or scholarships@ala.org.
Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by mail after July 1st.
PLEASE NOTE: The scholarship application and the reference forms are both online submissions. The scholarship application and reference forms will be available until March 1, 2009.
The scholarship YFU-ALA (Latin American Association of Youth For Understanding) is funded by member countries ALA - YFU. YFU Uruguay elect one candidate who meets the requirements of the program.
Program: Secondary
Destination: Ecuador Duration: 11 months Launching the program: August 2008
Grant: Total
Annual Program Ecuador
It's a student-cultural eleven months. Upon arrival the student participates in an orientation along with other exchange students. After integrating their host family with whom know the social and cultural life in Ecuador, their traditions and customs. Contribute to the academy as a local student is one of its major tasks. The assistance is to public schools or private schools, depending on city and the host family.
Volunteers from the organization conducted seminars and orientations in order to monitor the experience of students. YFU Ecuador is organizing a trip where half the costs of the activity are included.
Requirements Being a high school student (or preparatory academy). Be between 15 and 18 years inclusive, and may not meet the 19 years in the host country. Being a good student, with an average of 8 (eight) or more in the last two years of lyceum / college courses. Have application and good conduct. Be very keen to meet people and interact, making friends in a familiar environment to feel at home. Feeling curious to live in Ecuador.
