Friday, March 18, 2011

Eiffel Scholarship 2011/2012

The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel excellence scholarship programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master’s, engineering and PhD courses.

2011/2012 Session timetable

* Application forms put online: 27 September 2010
* Deadline for reception of applications by Égide: 7 January 2011
* Announcement of results: week of 21 March 2011

For further information, Rules, Application documents, Quality Chart, Evaluation chart can be downloaded at the scholarship link below

Eiffel Master PhD scholarship 2011

The Borlaug Leadership Enhancement GRANT in Agriculture Program


Students are encouraged to creatively plan an internship that best suits their educational needs and circumstances. Internships can be at the CGIAR, US graduate-level university or a combination of appropriate institutions. Grant funds can used to support a variety of research needs including student’s travel to the research site, research support at the CGIAR, and U.S. faculty member travel to the research site tomentor the student in collaboration with a CGIAR scientist. Funds should not be used to pay tuition or salaries.

Currently there are two Request for Applications (RFAs):

1. Applications are requested for sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to USAID’s global hunger and food security initiative. The focus region is sub-Saharan Africa. All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and food security are admissible. Due date for applications is October 25, 2010.

2. Applications are requested for developing country students conducting research in partnership with CRSPs (Collaborative Research Support Programs). The focus region is global. All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and CRSP priorities are admissible. Due date for applications is November 1, 2010.

The focus region for the ongoing RFA is sub-Saharan Africa. The topical focus is food security. Applicants must be citizens of USAID-assisted countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

The focus for the current limited release RFA is Collaborative Research Support Programs (CRSPs). Applicants responding to this RFA must be affiliated with a CRSP project though they may be citizens of any USAID-assisted country in all regions of the world.

Applicants who need assistance in making contact with US or CG mentors, should contact a representative at the CG institution or the US university of interest.

The Borlaug LEAP grant has a maximum value of USD 20,000. Grant funds are not intended to cover all costs. Candidates are expected to leverage outside funding in support of the internship.

The intended objectives of the program are to:

* Train young scientists to address current and emerging technology issues;
* Target topics relevant to development priorities in USAID-assisted countries;
* Help strengthen national agricultural research centers and universities to develop future young scientists;
* Enable students from developing countries to access the vast knowledge and expertise of the U.S. university community and CGIARs;
* Increase the linkages between US universities and the CGIAR to better address problems of international development; and
* Support the development of developing countries and thereby reduce food insecurity that forms the basis for instability and insecurity at home and abroad.

Read further information here

UNHCR Scholarships for International Students

UNHCR provides, on a limited basis, scholarships for refugees at the tertiary level in universities and polytechnic institutions through the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative Fund (DAFI). Funding for this programme is provided by the Federal Government of Germany.

The purpose of the DAFI Programme is to contribute to the self-reliance of refugees by providing them with a professional qualification for future employment. Scholarships are granted only for studies in the country of asylum. Preferably, UNHCR would like to see the graduates return home and contribute to the reconstruction of their home country, or to the development of the country of asylum
or the refugee community at large.

Are DAFI scholarships available in every country?

DAFI scholarships are provided only in developing countries or countries in transition. DAFI programmes are mostly available in developing countries with a significant refugee population, mostly in Africa and Asia. There are also a limited number of DAFIscholarships in some countries of Eastern Europe and Latin America. Each year, more than 1,000 refugee students benefit from the programme.

Because of its financial limitations, competition for scholarships is high and only a portion of the qualified candidates can be admitted to the programme. Therefore, selection criteria have been established which are to be strictly followed.

Who can apply?

In order to be eligible, a candidate should:
• be a refugee with recognised refugee status;
• have successfully completed secondary schooling to a high standard in campbased refugee schools, or in national schools of the country of origin or asylum;
• have no other means of support for university studies;
• select a course of study that is likely to lead to employment in the country of origin;
• not be older than 28 years at the beginning of studies (An exemption could be applied to health and education courses of shorter duration provided to health staff and teachers with previous working experience or employment);
• select a choice of study course with maximum three to four years duration.

Which countries have a current DAFI programme?

In 2006/2007, the following countries are participating in the DAFI programme:

In Africa:

Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

In Asia:

India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Syria, Thailand and Yemen.

In Central- and South America:

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, and Uruguay.

In Eastern Europe:

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Russian Federation, and Serbia & Montenegro.

Download complete guide of DAFI scholarship here

BioHealth Computing Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarship 2011


Selection Criteria

Students are required having already completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. degree or a nationally recognized degree equivalent to 180 ECTS) and the first year of a Master of Science (MSc degree or a nationally recognized degree equivalent to 60 ECTS), with a minimum grade of “B–“ in the ECTS grading scale (at least a score of 70%). If requested, the applicant must prove the international recognition of the mentioned Degree as equivalent to a B.Sc. + first year of Ms, and provide such official recognition translated in English.

In any case, applicants should hold a university degree by September 1st 2011. Students will be selected on the basis of their academic merits and language skills (English). Students are required having a fluent level in English, certified by a TOEFL score. The result has to be paper based at least 580, computer based at least 237 or internet based at least 92-93. An alternative is a minimum score of 6.5 from IELTS test. Furthermore, basic computer skills are required. The Consortium Committee can admit excellent students with a somewhat lower TOEFL (550, 213 or 79-80 respectively) or IELTS score (6.0).

BioHealth Computing EM is comitted to promote a balanced gender participation in the course, access to disadvantaged students and to students with disabilities or special needs. As such, in case students of different gender are ranked equally, the tie would be resolved in favour of the less represented gender in the scholarship or admitted list. Also, students with disabilities or special needs are subject to a more favourable evaluation in the setection process and, if selected, might qualify for additional funding from the Erasmus Mundus programme. Applicants are given the possibilty to include information regarding any sort of disability in their application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 April 2011

Download application form in PDF

Research fellow in modeling of persistent organic pollutants in the Baltic Sea

Research fellow* in modeling of persistent organic pollutants in the Baltic Sea within the Department of Applied Environmental Science (ref no SU 614-2256-10). Deadline for application: October 29, 2010 * Swedish “forskarassistent”; approximately equivalent to non-tenured Assistant Professor (US)

Subject

Modeling of persistent organic pollutants in the Baltic Sea.

Subject description

Modeling of persistent organic pollutants incorporates the development and application of mathematical models of the fate and bioaccumulation of organic contaminants to support the management of persistent organic pollutants.

Main tasks

Research, scientific communication with government agencies, and teaching and supervision.

Required qualifications

A person who has been awarded a PhD or a qualification from another country that is considered equivalent to a PhD is qualified for employment as a research fellow. Preference is given to candidates awarded their degree no more than five years before the closing date for applications. Candidates awarded their degree more than five years previously are also given preference if special grounds apply, such as leave of absence because of illness, leave of absence for military service, leave for an elected position in a trade union or student organization, or parental leave or other similar circumstances.

The applicant must have the ability to collaborate as well as the competence and qualities needed to carry out the work tasks successfully.

Assessment criteria

Special weight will be given to scientific proficiency.

Additional information

A research fellow is employed for 4 years. The employment can be extended if there are special grounds.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Michael McLachlan, telephone +46- (0)8- 674 72 28, e-mail: michael.mclachlan@itm.su.se

Administrative coordinator Mikael Stenberg, telephone +46-(0)8-16 20 86, e-mail: mikael.stenberg@science.su.se will provide further information about the application and appointment procedure if required.

Trade union representatives: Bo Ekengren, (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switchboard) och Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO) +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

Guidelines for the application are given in the Template for application for employment and for promotion to the rank of professor or senior lecturer at Stockholm University. The template and other relevant documents including Rules of Employment for the hiring of Teachers can be downloaded from Rules of Employment or be provided by the administrative coordinator. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application follows the template and that it is submitted before application deadline.

In order to apply for this position please use the Stockholm University web-based application form.

Activate application form for this position

Further information;
Stockholm University: www.su.se
Templates and rules regarding employment: www.su.se/nyanstallning
Department of Applied Environmental Science: www.itm.su.se

You are welcome to submit your application, quoting ref no SU 614-2256-10, no later than October 29, 2010. We would appreciate it if your application is written in English since it will be reviewed by international experts, English being the working language.
Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Travel Photography Scholarships 2010 in Bhutan

Worldnomads.com, National Geographic Channel & JoJo’s Adventures Bhutan are giving one exceptional individual the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to The Kingdom of Bhutan – land of the Thunderdragon!

This your chance to photograph the deeply spiritual and mystical Bhutan as it slowly opens up to the modern world, maintaining a strong balance with its ancient traditions. Nestled in the Himalayas, bordering India and China, 65% of Bhutan is under forest cover, making its pristine ecology home to rare and endangered flora and fauna.

To help you take the best photos, the scholarship recipient will receive AU$2000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment of your choice.

Your best photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel’s website where they will be viewed by thousands of travellers worldwide, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organisations in the world!

Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.

Applications close October 17, 2011

Learn more this program here

Information Systems Scholarship Programme 2011 for International Students


WHAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDES

The scholarship is valued at $5,000 in total and will be awarded to students over the period of the original course that the scholarship was offered, for example if it is a three year course they will receive $2,000 in their first year and then $1,500 in the subsequent years.

The Scholarship will be available for the normal expected duration of the initial undergraduate course offered to the successful Scholarship recipient. For example, if the normal expected duration is 600 credits of study, the Scholarship will cover 600 credit points only.

Once the Information Systems Scholarship Programme has been accepted, the scholarship will commence from the first semester of study.

The cash payment of the Scholarship will be paid to the student’s nominated bank account normally in two instalments (pro rata if part-time) per year. Payments occur post census date (Semester 1 approx mid-end April) and in second semester payment will occur post census date (approx mid-end Sept). If thescholarship is commended in Semester 2 then there will be one payment.

ELIGIBLE BUSINESS SCHOOL COURSE:
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems) (CUBBC)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Technology) (CUBBC)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Technology & Systems) (CUBBC)

Curtin Business School courses have a common first year, however to maintain eligibility for this scholarship a student must enrol in Unit 310410 Systems Analysis and Design 251, in the first year of study. If this unit is not enrolled in and passed, thescholarship will be cancelled. If the student is eligible for an exemption from this unit, other unit(s) will be identified which the student must pass in 2011/2012.

Students must enrol and remain enrolled in one of the above courses to continue receiving the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for an Information Systems Scholarship Programme:
• Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)
• Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) into an eligible undergraduate business degree at Curtin University in 2011
• Commencing the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University of Technology in semester 1, 2011.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. An applicant must submit a completed application form with supporting documents attached by 4:30pm on Friday 3rd December, 2010, to the Scholarships Office at the Bentley campus. Application forms are available on the Scholarships website.

Documents must be certified copies, for details about certification go to http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/students/certification.cfm. No other copies (including faxes) will be accepted

2. Applications will be assessed by a selection panel using the following criteria.
• Academic merit
• Responses to questions in application
• Receive an offer of a place into an eligible undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2011

The Scholarship(s) will be awarded if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.

3. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
4. In order to accept the Scholarship a recipient will be requested to return a signed Terms and Conditions document and provide bank details.
5. If a recipient wants to defer their scholarship they will need to complete the necessary paperwork that will be included with their offer of a scholarship.
6. Once the Scholarship has been accepted, the Scholarship will commence from the first semester of study.
7. An Information Systems Scholarship Programme is not transferable to another university or degree.

ENROLMENT

The Scholarship is available for the normal expected duration of the initial course offered to the successful Scholarship recipient. For example, if the normal expected undergraduate degree duration is 600 credits of study, the Scholarship will cover 600 credit points only. Any study that is taken over and above the normal expected duration will be at the student’s expense. No extensions beyond the normal duration of study will be considered except if a recipient continues to an honours year. Recipients will need to contact theScholarships Office for approval of the extension of their Scholarship.

Unless there are exceptional circumstances such as but not limited to medical or family reasons students must:
• maintain a full time study load of a minimum of 100 credits per semester
• maintain a Course Weighted Average of at least 70.00
• pass all units attempted;

Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress as detailed above. Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches theScholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the Scholarship. Exceptional circumstances must be forwarded to and shall be at the discretion of the Manager, Scholarships Office.

CHANGES TO ENROLMENT

If a recipient intends to do any of the following they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (scholarships@curtin.edu.au) for approval prior to the change.

Change from full time enrolment: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect your scholarship.

Change of course: The Scholarships Office will advise how the change of course will affect your scholarship.

Leave of absence: The maximum period of leave is 12 months.

Withdrawal from course: A student who withdraws from their course of study prior to census date will become ineligible for continuation of theScholarship . A student who withdraws from studies after the census date, or has been terminated from studies, will be required to repay to the University the stipend awarded for that study period.

ENQUIRIES: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Frequently asked questions: wwww.AskCurtin.curtin.edu.au

Scholarships Office
Building 101, Level 1
Email: scholarships@curtin.edu.au Curtin University of Technology
Telephone: (08) 9266 2992 GPO Box U1987
Website: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au
Perth WA 6845
CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J (WA) 02637B (NSW)

Download complete guideline of Information Systems Scholarship Programme 2011 here.

Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Data Mining and Knowledge Management

Data mining and knowledge management (DMKM) has become essential for improving the competitiveness of businesses and increasing access to knowledge. DMKM still comes up, however, against major scientific and technological obstacles. This EM MC’s degree in DMKM proposes specialized training in this field.

The consortium is composed of six universities among four countries: France (University of Pierre and Marie Curie Paris 6, University of Lyon Lumière Lyon 2, Polytec’Nantes), Romania (University Polithenica of Bucharest), Italy (University of East Piedmont) and Spain (Technical University of Catalonia). The Master in DMKM is based on experience in multi-site teaching gained from the Master’s degree in Knowledge Extraction from Data, which has been running since 1999 within three members of the consortium.

The Master in DMKM is aimed at students from all over the world. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of computer science, mathematics or statistics, as well as a good level of English (TOEFL 550 or equivalent). Admission is granted on the basis of a selection procedure. Classes are taught in English and the course is composed of 18 modules of around sixty hours each. The course runs over 4 semesters. The first semester is devoted to basic training and includes subjects inmathematics , statistics, databases, etc., whereas the two following ones are devoted to acquire two specialties among six ones, such as ComplexData Mining, Information retrieval, Knowledge acquisition and management, etc.

The fourth semester is targeted to the writing of a dissertation in either a laboratory or a company. Language classes will also be provided to ensure that students integrate as well as possible in socio-cultural terms in the host country. Each student must spend (6-12) months in at least two of the four countries. Students that have obtained 120 ECTS will automatically obtain national Master degrees from the countries in which they have studied. Classes are transmitted via video-conferencing. They are also recorded and accessible online.

Students can benefit, on their site of residence, from support in the form of tutoring for each course. Tuition fees are 4,000 €/year for European students and 8,000 €/year for other students. All candidates may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

For further information
http://www.em-dmkm.eu/

ICHM International Scholarship 2011/12


Year 1 A$4,000
Year 2 A$4,000
Year 3 A$4,000
Year 4 A$3,000

Eligibility

? Open to all international students studying outside Australia, international students undertaking an English course in
Australia, and international students who have completed less than two years high school in Australia. International students
who finish high school in Australia including the last two years must apply for the Australian Entry Scholarships.
? Minimum age requirement of 18 years old at the time of commencement with ICHM.
? Maximum age 24 at time of application.
? Will complete/graduate in 2011 or prior to the the July 2012 intake, or have already completed/graduated their final
year of high school studies. Results must meet ICHM Academic Entry Requirements (refer to ICHM Prospectus or
website).
? For students whose mother tongue is other than English, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 550. (Paper based; computer & internet
also acceptable)
? Open only to new students seeking entry into Year 1.
If you do not have a copy of our prospectus to assist with the preparation of your scholarship application, it can be viewed on
our website www.ichm.edu.au or please contact our Admissions Office and a copy will be forwarded to you by post.
Other general information is available on our website and in our student magazine “On-Course”, or by contacting the ICHM Admissions Office.

How to Apply

Your completed application must contain:
? Scholarship application form.
This form is in two parts.
- Cover page providing your personal contact details (see perforated attachment).
- Your response to 4 short-answer questions found on the reverse of the cover page.
? Brief CV (not more than one page in length)
? Most recent copies of your school reports from the last two years.
? ICHM application form (unless an application to attend ICHM has already been forwarded).
? Evidence of English language ability (e.g. IELT S/TOE FL)
The ICHM Application form can be found in the Prospectus 2011, or on the ICHM website. All sections must be completed and submitted along with the Scholarship form and details.
? Scholarship Application Fee of A$50.
Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Cheques in A$ made payable to ICHM Pty Ltd. All cheques are banked and credit card payments processed upon receipt.

Note: Do not staple or bind applications. Do not send original transcripts as they will not be returned.

Download Application Form [PDF]

e8 Scholarship Programme offers two-year scholarships to Masters and Post-Doctoral students


Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) was selected by the e8 as the theme for the 2004-2005 Chairmanship Year. The year 2005 marked the start of the UN Decade for Education and thus constituted an opportunity for e8 leadership and profile in the area of education with a focus on sustainable energy development. An e8 report on ESED in Africa, Asia and Latin America provide the background for this selection.

In 2004, the Scholarship Programme was evaluated and a comprehensive assessment of options for supporting ESED was prepared. The e8 members decided to establish a five-year Programme of Action, consisting of the following programmes:

* ESED Scholarship Programme
* Network of Scholars
* Internships

What is the purpose of the e8 scholarship?
The purpose of the e8 scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.

The e8 considers an outstanding student to be one

* who graduates with excellent grades in the top 20% of her/his class
* who is determined to advance her/his knowledge and understanding
* who has a history of community involvement
* who is committed to sustainable energy
* who is committed to return and contribute to her/his home country

Who is eligible?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must

* plan to undertake studies at the Masters level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development

* be citizens of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC List of ODA Recipients effective as of 2006

What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarships?
Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Up to ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.

How can I apply?
Information and the application form can be obtained online by clicking on this link to the Application Forms page.

How do I submit my application package?
Although applicants are under no oglibation to do so, it is preferable to transmit application packages by EMAIL. As the volume of incoming e-mailed applications is extremely heavy around the deadline, we strongly urge you to submit your file as early as possible. To facilitate processing, please label your attachments as follows:

1_Application_Last_name
2_CV_Last_Name
3_Motivation_Last_name
4_Transcripts_Last_name
5_Admission_Last name
6_Academic_ref_Last_name
7_Personal_ref_Last_Name
8_Citizenship _Last_Name

You may also send your application package by special delivery or regular airmail. Please note that applications that arrive to the e8 GS after the deadline will not be considered.

Please note that if your files are not labelled correctly, they will not be considered.

What will I need for my application?

All applicants must provide:

a) application form fully completed;

b) curriculum vitæ;

c) applicant statement

Masters Applicants
Please attach the form “Applicant’s Statement form – Masters Degree”provided for this purpose. The form may be downloaded from www.e8.org scholarship section.

d) copies of transcripts for degrees and final grades

Masters Applicants
• Bachelors transcripts

e) letter of acceptance from an approved academic institution to undertake studies in sustainable energy development;

• if your admission is pending, please include evidence that you have applied for admission;
• if your admission has been deferred, please included the university deferral confirmation;
• If this application is for the second year of a two-year programme, please include a certificate of enrolment and your results for the first year.

f) academic reference

Masters Applicants
Please attach the form ”Masters Academic Reference” provided for this purpose. The form may be downloaded from www.e8.org scholarship section.

g) personal reference, in letter form, must be dated and come from a person (not family member) who can discuss other personal qualities or interest that make you specially qualified to receive thescholarship.

h) proof of citizenship. Refer to the eligibility section above for country eligibility

Please note that any other documents than the ones mentioned above will not be reviewed by the academic panel.

Key Dates
The e8 masters scholarship deadline is March 11, 2011. all documents must arrive by the deadline. All documents arriving after the deadline will not be considered.

How are applications judged?
An Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives from Europe, North America and Japan will review the applications. All selections are final and all applicants will be notified.

How will I receive the funds?
Awards will be directly deposited (in US$) into the accounts of the Institution where you are enrolled and provided to you on a regular basis as long as you are making satisfactory progress toward achieving your academic or research requirements.

What are my obligations to the e8 if I am selected?
You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update e8 about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the e8 support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results. We may ask you to present your results at an e8 function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the e8.

For further information, please feel free to go to the link below:
http://www.e8.org/index.jsp?numPage=195

The CUCAS Excellent Students Scholarship 2011


1. Scholarship Recipients

Outstanding international students who successfully apply for Chinese universities on the CUCAS website.

2. Scholarship Details
First Prize US $2,000
Second Prize US $1,000
Referral Awards US $200

3. Eligibility

* Applicants must observe Chinese laws and regulations.
* Applicants must be friendly to Chinese people and respect Chinese multiplicity of cultures and customs.
* Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
* Applicants must be CUCAS registered students (Register Now).
* Applicants must apply for 2011 spring programs on CUCAS (Find a Program) and be accepted by the university (when the application status changed to “Accepted” on CUCAS).

4. Scholarship Application

* Applicants should submit the scholarship application directly to CUCAS after receiving an electronic acceptance letter sent by the university.

5. Application Process

* Application starting date: Oct. 1 2010
* Application deadline: Jan. 30 2011
* Announcement of the evaluation results: Feb. 7 2011

6. Application Documents

These application documents should be submitted directly to CUCAS.

* CUCAS Scholarship Application Form (Fill out the form online)
* Certificate/diploma of highest education (Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.)
* Academic transcript of highest education (Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.)
* Certificates of honors

7. Notes

* Scholarship applicants can only choose ONE scholarship to apply for: CUCAS University Scholarship or CUCAS Excellent Students Scholarship.
* Scholarship applicants cannot apply for CUCAS scholarships when they have applied for or received any other scholarships.
* CUCAS reserves the final right of interpretation of these detailed implementation regulations.

Further information of CUCAS Scholarship 2011, visit:

http://scholarship.cucas.edu.cn/HomePage/content/content_7.shtml

Or REGISTER NOW HERE!

William S. Lee International Study Scholarships


Awards will be made to undergraduate students wishing to pursue international experiences that offer academic credit toward completion of their degree. Individual scholarship awards will vary in amount depending on the cost and length of the exchange program. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are recognized for attributes that Mr. Lee, former CEO of Duke Power and for whom the college is named, considered fundamental for success.

To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, at the time of submission a student must::

* Be a full-time College of Engineering student with a declared major.
* Be a junior or senior.
* Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Award decisions will be based on:

* Completed application
* Resume
* Ability to successfully serve as an ambassador for the University and the College
* Ability to promote international programs and experiences to other students upon return

Students who elect to participate in the College’s international internship programs will be given first priority for awards. The deadline for students who want to apply for the William States Lee InternationalScholarship for spring and summer 2010 programs has passed.

The deadline for spring and summer 2011 programs is Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Students should complete the application and submit it to the program coordinator or Linda ThurmanThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by email. Students applying for thescholarship must have also completed their application for the program they wish to participate. For additional information contact the Office of Student Development and Success in Smith 228, (704) 687-2306.

You should to go to this link to be able to apply this scholarship.

Fully funded University International Research Scholarships 2011-2012

Fully funded University International Research Scholarships are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in Session 2011-2012 for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds.

Eligibility Criteria

Please read this information carefully, as your application form will be automatically rejected if you do not meet ALL of the eligibility criteria listed below
• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number to be eligible for a Fully-Funded International Research Scholarship. Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected.
These awards are only available to applicants who would be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
• Applicants must normally hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class
Honours degree and should be considered to be the ‘best of the best’ (eg, applicants should be demonstrably in the top 20% of their cohort). Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study;
• Applicants whose first language is not English must have already met the University’s English Language requirements1. Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification;
• Applicants must not hold another Scholarship

Closing Date: 24 January 2011
Download complete guide and form [pdf]

Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarship in Vision and Robotic

The VIBOT Master is divided into four semesters designed and developed to ensure a clear and structured educational progress in the field of computer vision and robotics, fully integrated among the three universities of the consortium:
* semester 1 (UB): fundamentals on image processing, sensors and acquisition, mathematics and computer sciences, are taught (basis) ;

* semester 2 (UDG): improvements on image processing and pattern recognition, complements on computer vision and medical imaging and an introduction on robotics are delivered (reinforcement);
* semester 3 (HWU): high-level processing and methods are introduced for real-time implementation and integration of vision and robotics (capitalization);
* semester 4 (research lab or company): research training in an applied or academic context (going further)

The overall objective is to start from science fundamentals and low-level image processing, and then to introduce mid-level image processing, computer vision and applications in medical imaging and to end with robotics and high-level integration so that the main methods and algorithms in the state-of-art of computer vision and robotics (through both a theoretical and applied point of view) are covered.

An induction week is organized each year in September during which the enrolled students are informed about the programme, the assessment and the rules. The induction week also permits new students to meet second-year students or former VIBOT students.

You can apply to VIBOT as a student or as a scholar (academic visitor). In the former case, prospective applicants are asked to first compile and submit the application form following criteria and requirements. In the latter case, read the Academic Visitors menu, then compile and submit the application form.

Please make sure to apply before the application deadlines.

Non-EU students Erasmus Mundus grants (Category A Scholarship)
About 10 EM grants which include :
* 1,000€ per month for two years (24,000€),
* 8,000€ for mobility,
* Fees which are paid by the EU to the VIBOT coordinating institution.

Category A scholarships can be awarded to third-country masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country* ** and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.

EU students Erasmus Mundus grants (Category B Scholarship)
About 10 EM grants which include :
* 500€ per month for two years (12,000€),
* Fees which are paid by the EU to the VIBOT coordinating institution.

Category B scholarships can be awarded to European masters students selected by EMMC consortia as well as to any masters students selected by EMMC consortia who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
December 3, 2010 – Deadline for “non-EU” students (Category A Scholarships)
January 21, 2011 – Deadline for “EU” students (Category B Scholarships)

You should to go to the link below to apply this scholarship!
Scholarship Detail

Master Food Identity Scholarship

Master Food Identity Scholarship is scholarship program that offered by Master of Science Groupe ESA. The first semester is devoted to the concept of Regional Food product. Instead of courses, during this period, you will have a full week in a pilot line where you will prepare yourself processed foods from fruits and vegetables and from milk.

You will learn the impact of the origin of the raw food on the finished goods. For example, you will see how different origins of milk (different types of cows, different types of animal foods, organic production…) impact the taste of yogurts and cheeses.

Moreover, many visits of farms, SME or shops where regional foods are produced and sold and especially during the week of study trip in Lyon in a mountain zone are programmed.

The semester continues in Italy with Sensory analysis and consumers behavior on Regional Food products.

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University of Ilorin undergraduate and master scholarship


Target Group:

International Students within and outside Africa.

Scholarship Value:

a. Tuition fees will be covered;
b. Subsistence allowance;
c. Miscellaneous allowance;
d. Free accommodation;
e. Transportation allowance to and from Ilorin (once per session);
f. Complimentary access to the facilities of the University Health Services.

Eligibility

i Undergraduate:
Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the University i.e. 5 credits ‘O’ level or its equivalent for candidate seeking admission to the first year of the first degree programmes and two ‘A’ level plus 3 ‘O’ level credits (or its equivalent) for candidates seeking admission into the second year of the programme.

ii. Graduate:

Applicants must meet admission requirements of Master programme of the University i.e. Second Class Honours, (Upper Division) or the equivalent in the bachelor degree.

Additional Requirements

a. Evidence of medical fitness and
b Submit evidence of proficiency in English Language.

Application Instruction

Candidates should visit the University of Ilorin website www.unilorin.edu.ng/CIE _website/scholarship.htm and download the application form, complete it and forward three copies to:

The Director
Centre for International Education
University of Ilorin
P. M. B. 1515
Ilorin, Nigeria.

Candidates may also forward their application electronically to cie@unilorin.edu.ng provided that all relevant documents are attached.

All applications must be submitted on or before of 27th September 2011.

For more details, please contact
cie@unilorin.edu.ng
+2348054469959
+2358036020659

Scholarship website

Evan Lewis Thomas Law Studentships 2011-12

The Council of Sidney Sussex College offers annually, for men and women of any nationality, a number of Evan Lewis-Thomas Law Studentships for research or advanced courses in Law or cognate subjects in the University of Cambridge.

The Evan Lewis-Thomas Law Studentships, which are subject to reviews of diligence and progress, are tenable for one year in the first instance but may be renewed annually, up to a maximum of three years. Their value depends on the candidate’s needs in the light of support from other sources and on the availability of income from the Evan Lewis Thomas Fund.

Under the terms of the will of the late Judge Evan Lewis-Thomas, candidates must have shown proficiency in Law and Jurisprudence, normally by obtaining a university degree in Law by August 2010, and they must be or become candidates for the Ph.D. Degree, the Diploma in Legal Studies, the Diploma in International Law, the M.Phil. Degree (one-year course) in Criminology, or the LL.M Degree.

If candidates of sufficient merit present themselves, elections will next be made to up to five Studentships (of between £1,000 and £3,000 per annum, reduced to £1,000 if full funding is obtained from another source) in May 2011.

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Master Scholarship from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation

In its endeavour to deliver top quality projects for the benefit of the Arab World, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation is currently undertaking a rigorous review of its current strategy and programmes in order to deliver them in the most efficient manner. We regret to inform you that we are not accepting new applications until further notice.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation offers graduate scholarships for Arab students through its Pioneers Programme. The Programme aims at developing the knowledge capabilities of talented youth across the Arab World, by offering them scholarships to pursue Master’s Degree programmes at leading universities in the Arab World.

The Programme offers free scholarships to qualified Arab candidates who demonstrate leadership capabilities, to pursue their Master’s Degrees. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and books for the full duration of study.

Nationals of the 22 member countries of the League of Arab States are eligible to apply. These countries are: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.

How to apply for a scholarship

To be eligible for a graduate scholarship through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Pioneers Programme, candidates should:

* Secure their own acceptance to one of the Foundation’s regional partner universities
* Apply for the Pioneers scholarship through the scholarship office at the relevant partner university
* Attach certified copies of all undergraduate academic credentials to the application
* Attend an interview with the programme advisory panel, if required
* Send copies of the following to pioneers@mbrfoundation.ae:
o Acceptance letter from Partner University
o Degree
o Transcript of grades
o GRE, GMAT grades if available
o TOEFL or IELTS grades
o Resume
o Passport
o Recent letter of employment
o Financial Status Form

Important Notes:

* Once a candidate is awarded a scholarship, he/she will be required to sign a legally binding agreement with the Foundation, undertaking to remain and work in one of the 22 Arab States, for a minimum period of two years
* Scholarships are available for approved degrees at partner universities/campuses only
* The Programme is only available to students who have not started their Master’s Degree courses yet
* The pioneers must be enrolled as full-time students, for the full duration of study
* The Programme does not cover summer school fees

Deadlines:

* Fall semester: August 15
* Spring semester: November 30

To check Partner Universities, go to:

http://www.mbrfoundation.ae/English/Knowledge/Pages/PartnerUniversitiesPioneers.aspx

* Al Akhawayn University
o Master of Business Administration
o MSc. Corporate Finance
* American University in Beirut
o MA in Financial Economics
o Master of Business Administration
* American University in Cairo
o Master of Business Administration
o Master in Public Administration Policy
o Master in Journalism & Mass Comm
* American University in Dubai
o Master of Business Administration

To enquire about this Programme, please send an email to pioneers@mbrfoundation.ae after reading the FAQs

Scholarship website:
http://www.mbrfoundation.ae/English/Knowledge/Pages/Pioneers.aspx

Wagner Fellowship in the Philosophy of Risk 2011/2012

The Center for Philosophy of Science seeks applications from scholars in philosophy of science for a fellowship in philosophy of risk for the academic year 2011-2012. The Wagner Fellow will reside in Pittsburgh for the term of the fellowship and work in the Center for Philosophy of Science.

The Fellow will:
• undertake an original research project in the philosophy of risk from a philosophy of science perspective;
• participate as a fellow in the intellectual life of the Center for Philosophy of Science;
• organize an open call conference on the philosophy of risk to be held in the Center for Philosophy of Science at the conclusion of fellowship period.

Closing date: 15 November 2010

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Whitworth Scholarship Awards in Engineering, UK

Whitworth Society offers scholarship award for undergraduate engineering degree-level courses of any engineering discipline including MEng and MSc courses. Available to outstanding engineers, who have excellent academic and practical skills and the qualities needed to succeed in industry, who are wishing to embark/or have already commenced on an engineering degree-level programme of any engineering discipline.

Value:

Full-time – £4,500 p.a.(up to 4 years-excluding industrial years),Sandwich – The award will be paid on a pro rata basis. Part-time Study – The award will be paid on a reduced basis normally £3,000p.a. The Whitworth Scholarship Award will not exceed a total of £18,000 for any individual. The Whitworth Scholarship Award can be held in conjunction with other awards (except any other Whitworth Award).

To apply and read the complete guide, you should visit the link below:
http://www.whitworthscholarships.org.uk/home.htm

Singapore, Asia and the NUS PhD-MBA


Concurrently students develop business acumen by working on an MBA degree at the NUS Business School. Internships in technology companies form the third pillar of the programme, providing practical technology business training. PhD-MBA students receive a generous stipend of 3,200 S$ per month as well as a full scholarship to cover PhD tuition fees and a full waiver for the MBA tuition fee. The programme allows students to complete a PhD and an MBA in much less time than it would take to complete both separately. Women and men of all nationalities, with an undergraduate or Masters degree in any scientific, engineering, maths or IT discipline, previously awarded or expected in 2011, are eligible to apply.

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The International Ibsen Scholarships 2011

Scholarship funds amount to 1,000,000 NOK (approx. 125.000 Euro/160.000 US Dollars) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects worldwide. We wish for as many relevant applications as possible, from projects throughout the world. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.

Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community. The International IbsenScholarships are awarded annually and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury. Previous years, projects from Asia, North-America, Europe, Africa and Australia have receivedscholarships. The presentation of the scholarship recipients 2011 is staged in Henrik Ibsen’s city of birth, Skien, Norway on September 19th and 20th and coincides with the Skien International Ibsen Conference.

The application deadline for The International Ibsen Scholarships is April 15th, 2011.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Please read the further information on official scholarship website

The O2 Master Scholarship, University of Reading

This postgraduate scholarship provides a number of awards up to the value of £1000 – £6000 towards the cost of tuition fees, for students applying for the MSc Marketing and International Management programme. It is available (dependent on eligibility) for 1 year.

This scholarship is sponsored by Telefónica O2 UK Limited, a leading communications company for consumers and businesses in the UK, with 19.1 million mobile customers and over 260,000 fixed broadband customers as at 30 September 2008. Telefónica O2 UK Limited is part of Telefónica Europe plc which is a business division of Telefónica S.A. and which owns O2 in the UK, Ireland, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic, and has 43.8 million customers.

Eligibility

* UK, EU or International postgraduate taught students who have received an offer of a place on the MSc degree in Marketing and International Management programme.
* Applicants must also meet the School’s academic entry requirements and obtain an IELTS score of 7.0 or the equivalent.
* You must first receive and accept an offer of a place on the MSc Marketing and International Management programme in the School of Management, and paid the required deposit.

Application Procedure

1. Please ensure that that when completing your application and supporting documents that relate the content and any answers given to O2 were relevant.
2. Please return a completed scholarship application form with your confirmation of acceptance to:
Postgraduate Scholarship Application
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Henley Business School
University of Reading
Whiteknights, RG6 6UD
United Kingdom
3. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a formal interview and winners will be notified following the appropriate deadline.

Closing date

Closing date for applications is 25 October 2011.


For further information, please visit:
Official scholarship website

International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships

International applicants entering year one of a full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program at Ryerson in Fall 2011. Applicants must meet the following criteria and will be considered on a competitive basis:
A) Enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time and have completed an application to Ryerson, via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) by March 1, 2011.

AND
B) Currently enrolled (full-time) in the final year of an out-of-country secondary school (or equivalent) and entering Canada with Study Permit authorization. Applicants must achieve first-class standing in the country-specific equivalent of the Ontario Grade 12U program.
Details:
• 7 International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded across all programs on a grades-competitive basis starting at 85% or equivalent (final admission average).
• International students who have attended a post-secondary institution (university or college) are not eligible for International Student Merit Scholarships.
• International students must have a valid Canadian Study Permit by the time they register in courses at Ryerson and must maintain their International Student (Study Permit) status for the entirety of their first year of studies (fall and winter semesters) in order to receive and retain their scholarship.

A scholarship application is required. International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships will be awarded to the overall best-qualified applicants. Decisions of the selection committee are final.

Please review the Terms and Conditions for All Entrance Scholarships available at www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards.
Completed application forms should be mailed or faxed to:

International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarship Committee
Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON Canada
M5B 2K3
Fax: 416-979-5221

Download complete guide and application forms here [PDF]

King Saud Foundation Prize Application 2011

The King Saud Foundation Prize is available for students who are proposing to register full-time for a research degree at SOAS in the academic session 2011/12 in any area relating to sustainable development with reference to Saudi Arabia. There are two scholarships valued at £4,500 per year for a maximum of 3 years. The award will be used towards the cost of tuition fees. It will be paid to the student as a one-off payment at the beginning of each academic year. Renewal of the scholarship for the second and third year will be subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligible programmes

* Any full-time MPhil/PhD in the broad field of sustainable development with reference to Saudi Arabia.
* Only new research students may apply: those already enrolled on a research degree programme at SOAS are not eligible to apply.

Candidate criteria

* Applicants must have applied for a place to study at the School by the scholarship closing date in order to be considered for the King Saud Foundation Prize.
* Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record (preferably possess or expect to be awarded a Distinction in their Masters Degree) from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK degree to be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript. Applicants with a Merit may also apply, but may not be given preference.
* This scholarship is open to applicants paying fees at the UK/EU rate only.

Candidate Assessment

Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by an Advisory Panel consisting of three academic members. The assessment of your application will be based on the information in your application. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also atacademic references, statement and other relevant information.

Application Deadline

The closing date is Friday, 29 April 2011. It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit a complete application by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will be deemed invalid. Late applications will not be considered.

Notification of Results

All applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their application by the end of June. The successful candidates will also be notified by letter. If you have not heard from us by mid-July, please contact theScholarships Officer.

Application Procedures

An application form is available for download from the download box at the top right or can be obtained from

Scholarships Officer
Registry
SOAS
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom

Email: scholarships@soas.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7074 5094/5091
Fax: +44 (0)20 7074 5089

For further information, please go to:
Official website

The International Ibsen Scholarships 2011

The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the Norwegian government and will be handed out for the 4th time in 2011. Scholarship funds amount to 1,000,000 NOK (approx. 125.000 Euro/160.000 US Dollars) will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects worldwide. We wish for as many relevant applications as possible, from projects throughout the world.

The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community. The International IbsenScholarships are awarded annually and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury.

Previous years, projects from Asia, North-America, Europe, Africa and Australia have received scholarships.

The presentation of the scholarship recipients 2011 is staged in Henrik Ibsen’s city of birth, Skien, Norway on September 19th and 20th and coincides with the Skien International Ibsen Conference.

The application deadline for The International Ibsen Scholarships is April 15th, 2011.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

For further information, send an email to:
post@ibsenawards.com

Scholarship official website

Postgraduate Courses Scholarship at the University of Cyprus

The scholarships are for postgraduate courses (beginning study in September 2011) and their aim is to develop and strengthen the relations and cooperation of the University of Cyprus with the Cypriots expatriates and to attract a large number of foreign students. The scholarships cover all the fields of study and are addressed to Cypriots expatriates and to foreign nationals (from non EU countries).

1. Five (5) out of the 25 scholarships will be allocated to Cypriot applicants who are permanent residents of Australia in order to strengthen the cooperation with the Australian Homogeny.
2. Three (3) out of the 25 scholarships will be granted to students from the University of Gjirokastra (Argyrokastro) – Albania.
3. One (1) scholarship will be granted for strengthening the Orthodox Teachers College in Kenya.
4. The other sixteen (16) scholarships will be allocated to Cypriot applicants who are permanent residents in foreign countries and to foreign nationals from non EU countries.

Deadline to apply this schoalrship on 15 April 2011

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The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation Bachelor and Master Scholarship

The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation provides fellowships for talented and motivated students from developing countries that allow them to obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Europe at one of the academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation. Partner schools are ESMT, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School (Belgium), and Hogeschool Utrecht (Netherlands).

Program: Full-time MBA
Number of scholarships available: up to three
Eligibility: Applicants must be resident in one of the UN’s Least Develped Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), or Palestine.

Please use these links to find a list of countries qualifying:

* Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
* Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

Value: full tuition and fees of € 38,000 and a monthly stipend for living expenses

Conditions: Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country or region to participate in the development of the local or regional economy.

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Biosciences International Scholarships, University of Exeter, UK

University of Exeter, UK offers three scholarships of £3,000 each for high-calibre international students starting one of the following Masters programmes in 2011. The field studies available are:

* MSc Applied Biochemistry and Biocatalysis
* MSc Aquatic Biology and Resource Management
* MSc Bioinformatics
* MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise
* MSc Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
* MSc Medical Informatics
* MSc Systems Biology

Summary

Application deadline: 30th June 2011
Number of awards : 3
Value: £3,000
Duration of award: for 1 year
Contact: James Cresswell
pgt-bio-admissions@exeter.ac.uk

How to apply

Please submit an application for the programme, together with a supporting statement of up to 500 words describing what you hope to achieve with this MSc, plus your transcripts. The Course Director will award scholarships on the basis of both your application to the programme and your scholarship supporting statement.

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Internship for MSc student at Wageningen University

The Food Valley Ambassador Program is looking for international students with the ambition to start an international career in food and life sciences research. The program is organised by the Food Valley organisation, Wageningen University, Nutri-akt and ten multinational companies. These companies offer high-potential students an extra-long one-year internship opportunity in the Food Valley region. The program strives to connect you with a company that has activities in your home country.

1. If you are presently an MSc student at Wageningen University and want to apply for this internship, please contact Martina Starovičová in the Biotechnion building (307), room n.417.

or

2. (Partial) Scholarship for international students to start an MSc study in Food Technology or Food Safety at Wageningen University, including a one-year internship.

What’s in it for you?

* Internship at one of the best international companies in food and life science
* Challenging research project and the company will invest in your training
* You will get acquainted with your internship company and other companies
* You will visit research centres and participate in the international network
* Professional training in presentation skills and on-the-job learning
* Monthly allowance € 800; tuition fees for new MSc students or extra tuition fee for 6 months for the additional 6 months master’s study when you are already an MSc student at Wageningen University.
* Career support through Nutri-akt

Your program
When you enrol in the program you will have a 4-days-a-week internship at a company and you will be part of the Food Valley team, which entails:

* Professional training on presentation skills
* Support for incoming or outgoing trade missions
* Representing Food Valley in your home country
* Market research in your home country for the Food Valley Society
* Participation in and support of the Food Valley Society meetings and the Food Valley Conference

Food Valley Ambassador profile

* 100% commitment
* Interested in starting an international career in food research and development, in the Netherlands or in your own country working for an international company
* Demonstrates persistence and good results
* Good social skills, as you will represent the Food Valley region and organisation
* Present Wageningen MSc student in Biotechnology, Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition & Health or Animal Sciences
* Prospective Wageningen MSc student in Food Technology or Food Safety

Requirements:

If you want to apply for the Food Valley Ambassador scholarship, you have to have:

* A gpa > 75% of maximum scale if you hold an EU or EES nationality. If you hold a non-EU nationality then a gpa > 85% or first class is required.
* English level TOEFL 550, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
* Been admitted as a student at Wageningen University for the MSc programme Food Technology or Food Safety (more information:: www.mft.wur.nl or www.mfs.wur.nl
* You can fund a part of your study by yourself

Preference is given to students with interest and/or background in food process engineering.

Please notice:
If you hold an EU or EES (Icelandic, Norwegian, Swiss), American (USA), Canadian, Australian or Japanese nationality and want to join the MSc programme Food Technology or Food Safety at Wageningen University in September 2011, you have to apply for the Food Valley Ambassador scholarship before June 15, 2011.

If you hold another nationality, you have to apply for the Food Valley Ambassador scholarship before May 1, 2011. Applications received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Does this fit your profile? As a Food Valley Ambassador you will be a member of the food unit of knowledge, business and innovation.

How to apply:

First apply to the Food Technology or Food Safety programme at Wageningen University.

After receiving your admission letter you can apply by sending the following documents as attachments in a single e-mail to Martina Starovičová, foodvalley@food-info.net:

* Your cv according to the Europass format (other formats are not acceptable) : http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/vernav/Europass+Documents/
Europass+CV.csp
* Your Wageningen admission letter
* Your motivation letter
* Indication whether you are able to fund your studies and living costs partially yourself (remember : the scholarship is a partial scholarship only !)

Due to the large number of applications, only complete applications will be taken into consideration.

Watch the Food Valley Ambassadors introfilm.

More information (no applications)
Please contact Maaike Lugtenaar at +31 (0)6 28 90 91 81, or ambassador@foodvalley.nl. More information about the Food Valley Ambassador Program for companies, click here.

EuroMaster Scholarship for Applicants from Any Fields

Vinifera EuroMaster offers a gateway to top level managerial positions such as : Directors/Managers of vine & wine estates & laboratories; cellar Managers; Consultants in enology; Auditors/Advisors in vineyard management; market & trade Consultants; research, teaching & lecturing.

Entry requirements

You must hold at least a Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) in one of the following fields :
Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences
Plant Sciences & technologies
Food Sciences & technologies
Environmental Siences & Technologies
Agricultural Engineering
Food Engineering
Physiology
Genetics
Chemistry / Biochemistry
Microbiology
Life Sciences
Viticulture
Horticulture
Enology

Scholarship Deadline: 31 January 2011

Read further information at:
http://vinifera-euromaster.eu/pages/?page=14&idl=21