Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

               Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

This scholarship is offered jointly by the World Bank and the government of Japan. It is intended for mid-career professionals from World Bank member countries. Since 2007, APU has been a Cooperating University with this scholarship, providing funding to students who wish to study in one of APU's International Cooperation Policy (ICP) Programs.

Deadline: 31 March 2011

Eligibility:

(1) Major Field of Study: The applicant must apply for one of APU's International Cooperation Policy (ICP) Programs, however, the IMAT Program does not qualify for this scholarship.

(2) Nationality and Residence: Applicants must be nationals of countries eligible to borrow from the World Bank. (Click here to see the World Bank's Home Page for a list) Applicants who have been currently residing in an industrialized country for a period longer than one year will not be considered.

(3) Age: Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of the 1st of April 2011.

(4) Professional Experience: At least two years of work experience related to the applicant¡Çs chosen field of study (aquired after a university degree). Priority is given to applicants currently working in the public sector.

*Executive Directors, their alternates, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are excluded from consideration.



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University of Nottingham Undergraduate Scholarships

                        University of Nottingham Undergraduate Scholarships, 2011

The University of Nottingham offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships in order to encourage academic excellence, aid diversity, and offer real financial assistance in cases of hardship, whether individually or by region.

Deadline: See details

Eligibility Criteria:
Only available to students who make The University of Nottingham their first (firm) choice at the appropriate time within the UCAS application process.
Students registering on degree programmes jointly offered by Faculties outside Engineering are not eligible.
Only students who commence their studies in the Faculty of Engineering (UK) in 2011 are eligible for the scholarship
direct entry students commencing their studies in the Faculty of Engineering in 2011 will receive the 2011 Entry Scholarship
students deferring their entry to the Faculty of Engineering to 2012 will be eligible for the 2012 Entry Scholarship (terms may be different from those in 2011)
students progressing from Ningbo campus to commence their studies in the UK are subject to special arrangements


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Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad

                         Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad, HEC 

HEC has launched this scheme to provide partial financial support to teachers/researchers of public sector universities / degree awarding instillations as well as other Pakistani students who are in the final stages of their (respective) Ph. D. studies abroad.

Deadline: Open all year


Financial Support:

Financial support which is maximum US$ 15,000/- (only once) under the Partial Support for Ph. D. program will be given to those Pakistani students who are pursuing their respective Ph. D. studies at final stage(s)

Financial Support will cover tuition fee, research or study related dues/fees or living allowances or combination of all but not exceeding US$ 15,000/-. An official document for fee etc. to be paid for completion of Ph.D. program is to be attached with the application. All due payments to university/institution will be made directly to the institution whereas living allowance to the applicant (if approved by the HEC) will be disbursed through (respective) Embassy of Pakistan or its subsidiary office.

The program remains open the whole year and applications are received on roll on basis. Quarterly meetings are held for selection of applicants for award of fellowship.



Eligibility Criteria:
Pakistani nationals studying abroad (in accredited universities/institutions) under Ph. D. program must hold a valid Pakistani passport / appropriate visa (relevant pages along with visa endorsement be attached with the application)
Applicant, if faculty member in public sector university or degree awarding institution of Pakistan, must apply through his/her parent institution (through VC or Rector or Head of the institution)
Pakistani students pursuing their Ph. D. studies abroad at final stage(s) may (also) apply provided each applicant submits a Surety Bond containing a commitment endorsed by a Guarantor living in Pakistan that the applicant after completion of his/her Ph. D. studies is bound to come back and serve the country at least for 2 years.

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INSEAD MBA Program Scholarships 2011

                           INSEAD MBA Program Scholarships 2011

INSEAD Scholarships are the most sought-after source of financial assistance. They are limited in number and there is significant competition for each award.

Deadline: July 2012
(commencing August 2011) Applications start Deadline
Round 1 18 January 2011 11 February 2011
Round 2 18 January 2011 11 February 2011
Round 3 18 April 2011 6 May 2011


Allocation of scholarships by round:

Please note the following important information:
The majority of scholarship awards will be allocated to Rounds 1 and 2 candidates.
Twenty percent (20%) of the funds will be reserved for Round 3 candidates.
Waitlisted candidates are encouraged to apply for scholarships within the deadlines indicated below. Your scholarship applications will be reviewed while you are still on the waitlist.

Scholarship applications for Round 1 candidates should be submitted after applicants receive their final admission decisions, whereas scholarship applications for Rounds 2 and 3 candidates should be submitted at the interview stage of the admission process.


The following scholarships will be available for Round 3 candidates:
Need-based scholarships: many of the scholarships in this category will be kept aside for Round 3 applicants.
Louis Franck Scholarship for candidates from the UK
L'Oreal: candidates must demonstrate a capacity for creativity and innovation through diversity and entrepreneurial activity.



Eligibility Criteria:

All scholarships have specific eligibility criteria based on a combination of merit and financial need. Candidates will be judged on the quality of their scholarship essays and the degree to which they meet the eligibility criteria. As a part of the merit criteria, the Committee will consider the academic and professional achievements and merit distinctions received. Please note that neither admissions essays nor GMAT results will be considered as part of the scholarship review process.

The group of need-based scholarships is primarily focused on emerging and developing markets. Therefore, when reviewing these scholarship applications, financial need is the main criterion. Please note that a number of supporting documents will be required for the need-based scholarships. You will find these documents listed under the need-based scholarship description.

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Google Policy Fellowship

                                  Google Policy Fellowship, 2011

The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google's Summer of Code with a public policy twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.

Deadline: to be announced

Applications for 2011 fellowship positions are now open, and consist of the following:
Statement of interest: Provide us with an essay outlining your qualifications for and interest in the program, including relevant academic, professional and extracurricular experiences. As part of this essay, explain what you hope to gain from participation in the program, as well as your interest in your top two host organization choices (750 words max).
Resume/CV
Three references
Personal information, including student status, work eligibility status, and education history
Preferences for two hosts

Who should apply?

We're looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy
Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2011 (June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

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TWAS-icipe Postdoctoral Fellowship

                                TWAS-icipe Postdoctoral Fellowship Programm 

The International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya, and TWAS offer one fellowship per year to young scientists from developing countries (other than Kenya) who wish to undertake their postdoctoral studies in Kenya.

Deadline:15 Sep 2011


Eligibility

Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
apply for the TWAS-icipe Postdoctoral Fellowship within 5 years of completion of their PhD qualification;
be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
be regularly employed in a developing country (other than the host country) and hold a research assignment there;
provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship;
not take up other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship;
be accepted at an icipe department and provide an official acceptance letter from the head of the department (see sample Acceptance Letter) to this effect. Requests for acceptance must be directed to Lillian Igweta (see contact details below);
provide evidence of proficiency in English;
be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.



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TWAS-COMSTECH Joint Research Grants, 2011

               TWAS-COMSTECH Joint Research Grants for OIC Countries, 2011

The programme aims at encouraging the pursuit of scientific excellence in OIC countries by identifying and supporting the best young scientists in these countries; reinforcing and promoting scientific research and strengthening the endogenous capacity in science and technology; and counteracting the brain drain and reducing the exodus of scientific talent from the OIC countries.

Deadline: 31 Aug 2011


Eligibility of Applicants:
Individual applicants must be nationals of OIC Member States, with a PhD and some research experience, but at the beginning of their careers. They should hold positions at universities or research institutions in one of the OIC countries. As a general rule, the grants are awarded to competent scientists under the age of 40 years.
Scientists who submit a satisfactory final report on a previous grant may apply for a renewal.

How to apply:
Complete the electronic application form (see link at the bottom of this page, under 'related content') using Microsoft Word or any other word-processing programme.
The first page of the application must be signed.
If extra space is needed, please attach separate Word documents.
Applicants should send separately, as an attachment, a detailed CV with the full list of publications.
Incomplete and/or unsigned applications cannot be considered.
Completed application form (together with CV and list of publications) should be sent by email to mahdavi@twas.org
TWAS will acknowledge receipt of an application within two weeks. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within this period please contact: Mrs M.T. Mahdavi, TWAS, ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11, 34151 Trieste, Italy. Phone: +39 040 2240325, Fax: +39 040 224559, e-mail: mahdavi@twas.org.

Important: Please be aware that a researcher who has applied for the TWAS Research Grants Programme (either for individual grants or for grants for research groups) cannot apply for the COMSTECH-TWAS Joint Research Grants Programme in the same year and vice versa.



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