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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships , 2014-2015
Friday, December 6, 2013
Master & PhD Scholarships for Foreign Students in Czech Republic
Description: The
programme Scholarship for foreign students supports foreign students
from the third countries out of European Union who want to study at one
of the universities in the South Moravian region in the Czech republic,
in the Czech study programmes. Knowledge of Czech language is required.Wednesday, November 20, 2013
2014/2015 New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship for Developing Countries
The CSFP was
established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959 and is
reviewed by education ministers at their triennial meetings – the only
scholarship scheme in the world to receive such high-level recognition.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
2014-2015 Schlumberger Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries
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.
Monday, November 4, 2013
1000 Heinrich Böll International Scholarship in Germany 2014-2015
Students of all
nationalities are invited to apply for the 2014-2015 Heinrich Böll Foundation
undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral scholarships for all international
students in Germany, irrespective their all subjects, who are pursuing their
degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’),
or universities of the arts (‘Kunsthochschulen’) in Germany. About 1,000
scholarships are offered per year.
Eiffel International Scholarship in France 2014/2015
The 2014-2015
Eiffel scholarship for international students to study in France is now open
for applications. The Eiffel excellence programme is run by the French Ministry
of Foreign and European Affairs and provides funding for international master’s
and PhD students to study in France Focusing on three key subject areas of
sciences, economics and management, law and political science, its primary aim
is to offer scholarships in French higher education establishments to future
public and private sector decision-makers in foreign countries.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tips for successful scholarship application
Scholarship Application is an intensive and time consuming activity that requires you to have some basic skills that will differentiate your application from the rest in order to increase your chances of being awarded the scholarship. We are here to help you gain the skills so please read on.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
2014 Eni Scholarship for Africans to do Master’s & PhD in UK
Introduction to thes Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by St Antony’s College, University of Oxford to five students from Angola, Ghana, Libya, Mozambique and Nigeria and the scholarship is for a fully funded scholarships to study at St Antony’s College in in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni. This is part of a joint initiative between Eni & St Antony’s College to invest in and strengthen African leadership.
This scholarship is offered by St Antony’s College, University of Oxford to five students from Angola, Ghana, Libya, Mozambique and Nigeria and the scholarship is for a fully funded scholarships to study at St Antony’s College in in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni. This is part of a joint initiative between Eni & St Antony’s College to invest in and strengthen African leadership.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Gates Cambridge Scholarships in the UK for International Students 2013-2014 (Masters & PhD)
About the Scholarship
Gates Cambridge
Scholarships are highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to
outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time
postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
The programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to
improving the lives of others.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
2013 GDAI – PhD Scholarship for African Students at SOAS, University of London in UK
Eligibility:-Domicile/Residency: Applicants must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in SubSaharan Africa.
-Eligible Programmes: PhD Programme (Full-time) Research undertaken by scholarship applicants must directly address or be applicable to the issue of Governance in Africa.
-Assessment: Scholarship candidates will be assessed based on their intended research, academic merit and references. SOAS is committed to accepting only those scholarship candidates who can demonstrate an ability to complete a PhD within three, or at most, four years.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
2013 The University of Edinburgh Southern African Countries Scholarships in UK
Description:
The University of Edinburgh will offer two scholarships for
postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University to students
from Southern African countries.Eligibility: - The scholarship will be awarded to applicants from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study or PhD degree Programme at the University of Edinburgh.
- Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Funding opportunity for students of developing countries - The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 1 February 2013
Funding Source: Google
Academic Year: 2013/2014
Host Country: Any
Degree Targeted: BS, MS, Ph.D
Funding Source: Google
Academic Year: 2013/2014
Host Country: Any
Degree Targeted: BS, MS, Ph.D
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Partially funded |
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Annual (visit the website) |
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Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we
think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and
minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her
combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to
inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and
leaders in creating technology.
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s
vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial
Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the
scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and
technology, and become active role models and leaders.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelors, Masters, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.
In June 2013, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be
invited to visit a Google office in Europe for a networking retreat. It
will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout
sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all
finalists to meet and share their experiences.
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Any African country |
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Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field. |
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The scholarship for 2013 is now open. The closing deadline will be 1 February 2013.
Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2013. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2013. READ MORE |
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One PhD Scholarship for African Students at SOAS, University of London in UK
Deadline: 30 April 2013
Funding Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Academic Year: 2013/2014
Host Country: The UK
Degree: PhD
Funding Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Academic Year: 2013/2014
Host Country: The UK
Degree: PhD
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scholarship per year for African students undertaking full time PhD
programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa. The
scholarship is on a part present form and it provides for Fees for three
years, and for accommodation and living cost for the first
year only. We expect students to be on fieldwork during the second year,
and to write the thesis in the third year in their country of
origins. We provide part of subsistence cost for the second and third
year, but not accommodation cost.
The Centre offers one PhD scholarship to African residents. In order to apply for the PhD programme and the scholarship you would need to download the SOAS PhD application form Please state on the form that you wish to be considered for one of these scholarships and that admission tutors are kindly asked to liaise with the Centre of African Studies on this. In addition to the application form, you would need to send me a proposal of the intended research in 1000 words max. This should outline the research objectives, appropriate methods and research relevance. It should also make clear the relation between the proposed research and the core themes of governance and development in sub-Saharan Africa. |
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2013 Mwalimu Nyerere Africa-India Scholarship for Africans
The 2013/2014 Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme
(MNAUSS) invites applications from African student for Master’s and PhD
scholarships tenable in reputable Indian universities starting from July
2013. The Scheme received support under the Africa-India strategic
partnership for some special scholarships in the field of Agriculture
for Africans working in African institutions of higher learning and
research. The Africa-India Capacity Building Scholarship Programme
comprises:
Saturday, December 8, 2012
ZEF Doctoral Scholarship at University of Bonn in Germany, 2012
Eligibility: -Very
good degree (Diploma or Master) in agricultural economics or related
field. – Strong quantitative/mathematical background.- Very good knowledge of English.
-Experience with mathematical software packages (GAMS, MATLAB) is of advantage.
-Work experience in developing countries, particularly West Africa, is of advantage.
- African and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Friday, December 7, 2012
2013 Scholarship for International Research at the University of Western Australia in Australia
Eligibility:Applications for international postgraduate research scholarships at UWA are rated according to the following criteria: (a) Academic achievement; (b) English language achievement; (c) Research training achievement; and (d) Proposed research environment.
Description: Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at the The University of Western Australia (UWA). Application for a scholarship is also an application for admission to the University.
Germany : PhD position in the area of Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Computer Science, research group Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence offers a position as Doctoral Researcher
(full time, salary level E13 TV-L) for the duration of 3 years.
Part-time employment is generally possible, unless forcing official
concerns conflict. The position is to be filled at the earliest possible
date.You work in the research project “Model-based Opportunistic Robot Planning for Human-Robot Collaboration”. This includes designing and implementating a flexible planning and plan execution strategy for robots as well as conducting user tests for the parametrization and evaluation of the developed approach.
Monday, December 3, 2012
2013 Ph.D Scholarships, Westfalische Wilhelms University, Germany
Applications are invited by Westfalische Wilhelms University, Germany for two Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Scholarships
for the academic year 2013. The Scholarships are granted within the
“Graduate School Scholarship Program” (GSSP) of the German Academic
Exchange Service (DAAD).
Scholarship Details:
Scholarships will be initially granted for one year, the subsequent years based on progress. Scholarships include:
Scholarship Details:
Scholarships will be initially granted for one year, the subsequent years based on progress. Scholarships include:
2013 Harold Ford Melbourne JD Scholarships, Australia
About Scholarship: The Melbourne JD Harold Ford
Scholarship is an initiative between the Melbourne Law School, alumni
and leading members of the legal profession who shared the vision that
law school should be open for all capable students regardless of their
financial situation. Named in honour of Professor Emeritus Harold Ford,
former Dean of Melbourne Law School, this scholarship provides a number
of selected students with financial support during their JD.
Friday, November 30, 2012
2013-2014 Government of Ireland International Scholarships
About Scholarship:
The Government of Ireland International Scholarships scheme was established under the provisions of the Government’s International Education Strategy, 2010–2015. It will be operated in the higher education sector and funded in partnership between the Government and the higher education institutions (HEIs).
The Government of Ireland International Scholarships scheme was established under the provisions of the Government’s International Education Strategy, 2010–2015. It will be operated in the higher education sector and funded in partnership between the Government and the higher education institutions (HEIs).