The Schlumberger Foundation Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries for 2014/2015 ssession is now open for Application. The scholarship is aimed at academically excellent women who wish to teach in their home countries on completion of their PhD programmes.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Be a woman;
- Be a citizen of a developing country;
- Wish to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in the physical sciences or related disciplines;
- Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad;
- Wish to return to their home country to continue their academic career upon completion of their studies;
- Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences;
- Hold an excellent academic record.
Worth of Schlumberger Scholarship for Women
Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual expenses to be incurred by the student only. They typically include tuition and university fees, an estimation of accommodation costs and a living allowance (food, books and supplies, medical/insurance coverage, child care, transport costs) in addition to a budget for travel, visa and conference expenses. Grants can be up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD courses and a maximum of USD 40,000 for Post-Doc programs.
How to apply
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system. See link below.
General tips to help you
- Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and the application deadline;
- Plan ahead! Producing a qood quality application takes time and final selection is based in part on the standard of your application and accompanying materials;
- Have a clear strategy. Make sure all parts of your application form an integrated whole. Your application should highlight aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature;
- Read and follow the instructions carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and and competitive application;
- Information regarding available funding from other sources (fellowships, scholarships, sponsorships…) should also be provided.
A successful application will have gone through four selection rounds, with the reviewers paying particular attention to the following criteria:
- Academic performance;
- Quality of references;
- Quality of host country university;
- Level of commitment to return to home country;
- Commitment to teaching;
- Relevance of research to home country;
- Commitment to inspiring young women into the sciences.
Be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
E-mails requesting information already included in the FAQ section will not receive a response.
Deadline: November 15, 2013. Applications have since opened. Those applying for renewal of scholarships must submit their application by November 8, 2013.
For more information, download the application programme guide, by clicking here.
You can start your online application by clicking here.